First timer! Friday dinner time and were seated right away. Friendly service. Food came out really fast - tasty dishes.

After a long work week in Ames and having good, but mostly American/Western food, we needed an ethnic fix. Enter my comfort zone, Pho from my motherland. I knew we were in the right place when we walked I. And half of the restaurant were Vietnamese peeps. Was a warming experiencing hearing patrons throw a few traditional Lunar New Year greetings at each other and the owners. It's a small mom and pop shop, so much so, pop was the sole soldier working the entire front of the house. As such, don't expect super fast service, but good service nonetheless. We started with the fresh spring rolls, which were good, and their fried egg rolls, which I probably won't order again. The egg rolls were pretty much veggies, loosely filled, and served with a sweet and sour type dipping sauce. It was more of an Americanized Chinese style egg roll, not a Vietnamese cha gio with nouc cham. I ordered the pho dac biet and it was VERY good. The large is HUGE. Most places back home have suffered from shrink-flation and large bowls are tiny now. Not this place, I struggled to finish the bowl. My friends got the seafood pho, and another got the pho ga (chicken). I of course did not slide my chopsticks in theirs and swipe a bite, but they said they enjoyed theirs. I would definitely come back here again and maybe try some of their other dishes. read more

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Small inside but probably 20 tables/booths or so. Staff was kinda slow, not the friendliest. We tried them at the Beaverdale fall fest so thought we would try them at their location on Euclid. Prices were high, they charge 4% for using a card. We got their eggrolls which we tried previously but we were not a fan of the eggrolls the second time trying or sauce it came with. Not much flavor in the sauce besides ketchup. We didn't get anything off the menu & probably wouldn't go back. They were pretty busy while we were there though, may just not be for us. read more

Oh my. I wasn't much of a pho fan until I came here. I had the Pho All Seasons bowl, and it changed me. The taste was out of this world; and the portion was generous! Hands down the best Vietnamese food I have ever had. Sweet family who runs the place, I saw the grandma in the back cooking. She obviously knows what she is doing. read more

I've travelled extensively throughout SE Asia and this is the real deal!!!! Some of the best Vietnamese you will have within the Midwest. read more

I love this restaurant. The food is so fresh and the proprietors are quality people. I am very lucky to work in the neighborhood and eat here 2 to 3 times a week. I have explored the menu. Pho, Wonton soup, chicken salad, beef salad are all wonderful. The food consistently makes me happy and grateful that they are here. read more

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Probably the best pho I've tasted, it's really good not a 5 star just because customer service is bad 9 times out of 10 they forget something or just take forever to bring it to you (even if not busy). Just think they need more personnel and I'd be perfect read more

A stand alone restaurant with ample parking. It's a family owned gem. The inside is not much to look at but the food is outstanding. Fresh authentic ingredients, large Thai leaves, mint, leeks and onions... large portions and the flavors are just amazing. Another culinary gem in Des Moines on my list of favorites! They make the best Pho I've ever had and all the other dishes I've tried have been equally amazing. read more

Pho All Seasons - #39 Chicken Salad (Goi Ga) and Chicken Glass Noodles Soup (Mien Ga) - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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This is absolutely my favorite place to eat Pho. They give you a lot of everything when you order their classic Pho All Season. Their meat to noodle ratio is great and their broth is devine! They also don't cheat you off on the bean sprouts compared to other pho places I've been to. The place is usually busy and it's small with limited seating, but you don't at all need to stand and wait for a seat to open up. My only complaint is that they close early! At 3pm. However it's understandable since it's family owned. Their side dishes are delicious as well such as their chicken wings with sauce, and Korean bbq ribs. My family loves eating those as we wait for our pho. read more

I don't know that we've ever missed dining here when in Des Moines since we discovered this place. Unfortunately they haven't had wings available the last couple of times but the firecracker shrimp makes for a good substitute. I went with the lettuce wrap instead this time and enjoyed every bite of that! Their grilled pork Bahn Mi is the best in the state that I've found so far. Being from Cedar Rapids we have none available. Iowa City has had decent options from time to time but none still in business that I'm aware of. Anytime I have a chance to go to Des Moines my mouth immediately starts watering in anticipation of this place and the delicious flavors available from their sandwiches, appetizers, and pho. They make a great chicken pho that I like to get without noodles. They provide extra bean sprouts. The Bahn Mi is too good to pass up even though I'm avoiding breads these days. I can pass on pizza but not on this sandwich! If you want some adventure and like bold flavors, you want to try this place. read more

Pho All Seasons - Fire cracker shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Best PHO in Des Moines, super friendly staff. Quick service and great prices! The bahn mi is fabulous as well! Definitely a must try place!

The best grilled pork banh mi in Des Moines, in competition with the best I've ever had across D.C, SF, San Francisco...and dare I say it, Vietnam. If you like crunch, heat, unami, tartness, pate...don't miss out! =) read more

Absolutely excellent food quality, presentation and service. Couldn't ask for better from Pho. Sorry, no pics this time.

We went for lunch today (Memorial day). We regularly got to Ph We ordered the Combo Platter to start. I was dissapointed that the spring rolls were filled with overcooked/dry pork and no shrimp. Peanut sauce was delicious though. The shrimp in a blanket reminded me of a crab ragoon and were yummy. Egg rolls were pretty good dippednin the fish sauce we requested. For our mains we ordered bun bo hue and chicken pho. The pho broth was a little too sweet for my taste but got better with addition on garlic chili paste, hoisin and fish sauce. There was plenty of peices of white chicken. The bun bo hue was okay, again the addition of the above mentioned condiments improved it. One complaint would be that on the table there is only Sriracha and hoisin sauce. Everything else we had to ask for. The service was excellent. We had both a waiter and waitress and they were both very friendly and attentive. It was nice to try another place for a change but we will probably stick to Pho 888 as I prefer their pho broth (not sweet) and the tables all have the all the condiments I need. read more

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Say what!? You're telling me that the best pho I've had in the Midwest is in... Iowa? Believe it or not ladies and gentlemen, but your boy here has shifted loyalties to Pho All Seasons, who I think serve up the best pho I've had out here in the Central Time Zones. Sure, Chicago has its fare share of amazing pho, but everything that we had here from the appetizers to the damn pho broth was seriously on point, and I am dreaming of the day I come back to Des Moines to give this another go. Only problem is actually going back to IA, but I digress. My friend and I ordered a couple of items to start: their crab rangoon (six pieces shaped like wontons that were amazing) and both pork and beef spring rolls. Let me tell you that these spring rolls were phenomenal! They were loaded with fresh ingredients and delicious cuts of meat that were heaven when dipped in their peanut sauce. Best part was that they were only $5 for four pieces! Now, time for the pho review. Their menu educates the new person on what pho is, and informs you that a medium bowl costs $7.25. That is a reasonable price for a small city like Des Moines. I ordered their combination pho which had all the meats I wanted especially brisket and flank. When the bowl of pho came out promptly after our appetizers, I took a big whip and fell in love with the broth. They've seriously got some of the heartiest and fragrant pho broths I've ever had in the area. The vermicelli noodles weren't hard, the amount of meat was insane, and the quality tasted exceptional. I even told our server that this was the best pho I had in a while. I said it then and I'll say it again: you must come here to try their pho. It is so worth it. Shoutout to our server too because even though she was rather stoic, I could tell that she had a good sense of humor and took great care of us city folks. read more

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Some local businesses can stand up to each other by dishes but by cleanliness I do appreciate how pho all seasons have a more professional vibe on food handling. The food never takes long and is well priced. Probably the best banh mi in town . read more

Pho All Seasons - Pho All Seasons (Pho Dac Biet) - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Best Pho in town! I've tried several others and they just don't compare. I normally go for their specialty spring rolls to start. Tasty spring rolls then wrapped and deep fried. Yum! My go to is the lemon chicken which is always white meat no fat. The broth is flavorful and warming. I could cuddle up on a cold winters night and be happy. Service is very good and they answer all questions. I get to go often and am never disappointed with the amount not the quality. Cold season is here and Pho season has arrived. read more

So I kept hearing from friends how they all like this Vietnamese restaurant and how a lot of Vietnamese people come here so I had to try it for myself and was very satisfied. I have got sandwiches here before that are very good but I needed to come here and order a pho. It did not disappoint. The meat was tender and the meatballs were better than other places. The broth was great and the service was better than other establishments like this. Family owned and operated and it shows. The calamari appetizer was super good too. Oh and so was the Vietnamese coffee. Oh, and $8.25 large bowl of pho is a steal when everywhere else is charging $11+. So yes, I am happy with this place and just wish it was closer to the west side. But we will be back again because I was very happy with the food and service. read more

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One of the best seafood Pho soups I have had lately. It's literally a hole in the wall because how did I miss out on this place. I ordered ahead and I went to pick up. They were very nice. Had a home feeling as soon as you walk in. Loved the sauces they gave for the soup. Was a perfect mix of sweet and spicy. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for comfort food. Looking forward to dining in one day and trying out more of their food. read more

Truly authentic Vietnamese food that is bursting in flavor. I went with a friend who hasn't tried Vietnamese food except for pho. I ordered the combo platter appetizer to segue her into Viet food so spring rolls, egg roll and the crab roll thing that are familiar and common. For entrees I ordered the Bun Bo Hue it's a spicy beef broth with thick vermiculite noodles and the Bo Luc Lac shaking beef with vegetables. Parking is plentiful and has a private lot. The restaurant has tables and booth. Also, it's roomy and clean inside. The menu had an amazing and plentiful selection. I wanted to order so many such as Banh Xeo or Banh Mi, but we were so full. Service is fast and efficient. We were seated and hen menus were given to us. Water was refilled and the lady was very friendly. The food came out and for me the spring rolls and egg rolls were decent. I expected that since I was ordering this dish for my local Iowa friend who has never really tried Asian cuisine before. The Bun Bo Hue came out and I loved how hot and steaming it was. The flavors were spot on, robust and comforting. The noodles were cooked perfectly al Dante. The broth was done properly and simmered for awhile. The meats were delicious, tender and had different cuts. I loved the fatty meats. The brisket was also delicious. It came with a plate of herbs and vegetables to which I added basil, mint, bean sprouts and more. I love adding the vegetables to my dish. I loved this dish, growing up in California Westminster the soup felt like home. My friend had a bit difficulty eating the dish, she enjoyed the flavors though. I forget that when you grow up eating a dish you become used to it so I didn't realize what wasn't spicy to me, was spicy to her. Bun Bo Hue can be spicy and at times it is not. The dish was a mild-medium spicy. It's full of beef broth flavor, spices and freshness. The shaking Beef or Bo Luc Lac came out and the onions were caramelized and the vegetables sautéed. The cubes of beef was so tender and soft to eat. I served my friend and gave her extra rice to dilute the spiciness of the Bun Bo Hue Overall, the food was wonderful and I genuinely enjoyed it. Walking in I felt at ease because it reminded me of being back home in the Vietnamese communities I grew up. For some background my grandma immigrated to America during the Vietnam war and she raised me so I'm very much accustomed to Vietnamese food. The food at this restaurant felt and tasted homemade. It's very comparable to the food back in California such as San Jose/Bay Area or the Westminster/Irvine Area I would definitely come back here when I want authentic fresh Vietnamese food It's definitely worth a try if you want to venture and try something new or if you miss home read more

Pho broth is super flavorful, and the pork bahn mi is delicious! Been looking for a great pho spot in Des Moines.. So happy we finally tried this place! read more

Serivce is not the greatest when they are busy. I have been here over 3x and are slow or missed serving items. Service has improved since they opened. Food: Chicken wings - dark sauce placed on top. The wings are deep fried. The wings are definitely different! Would recommend as app. Salt and pepper squid - cripsy and flavorful. 4/5. Egg rolls - 4/5 crispy with decent amounts of meat. Cream cheese shrimp rolls - 4/5 very good and tasteful. Avocado bubble tea - 5/5 tasted awesome and comes with boba and jellies. Pork chop special - comes with actual broken rice, small egg quiche type item, pork skin, tomato, cucumbers, few pieces of Korean bbq ribs and fried egg. Really enjoy this and served with dipping sauce that is fish sauce based. 4/5 Pho - decent size and amounts of meat. Soup broth is flavorful and good compared to other places in DSM. read more

Not impressed at all. Bun Bo Hue wasn't spicy at all. Meat was tough. Broth was thin and fishy. No blood cube. The salt and pepper squid was not salty or peppery. It was deep fried, so at least that part was right. So I won't be back. It was just lame. Its a cheap dinner and there are actual Vietnamese people here eating, but I guess that's because there is nowhere else. read more

The food is really good, feels authentic, and the prices are really reasonable. Update: The only downside is the service. The servers were just standing by the tv watching football or on their phones. We waited about 10 minutes and I had to grab the menus myself and ask for water and they still did not serve us and stayed glued to their phones. read more

Absolutely PHOnomenal! Fast service, friendly faces, family atmosphere. This place is definitely the epitome of "diamond in the rough". The outside leaves you a bit skeptical, but I encourage you to walk inside and experience some of the best Vietnamese cuisine I've ever had! read more

I really just can't give more than three stars at this place. From service to food, it's decent but not the best. I always hear people raving about it, but every time I've gone (four time now, all during different seasons- Ha!) But each time it has never wowed me. The atmosphere is small and sometimes loud. Sometimes okay. Sometimes the tables are bussed on time, sometimes not. The service isn't anything I would write home about. The food. I've had hit and misses here. The pho was decent the first time but sparse on the meat and noodles for the price. The following times, it was just okay. The spring rolls were not that great. I've had better. The mi xao (fried noodles with a gravy over) is probably their best dish for me. It's not the best I've had but it's a safe order for me. Vermicelli bowl was just okay, nothing exceptional about it. Egg rolls was probably the best part of it. Two of the times I've tried to come here, I tried to order Banh mi and I never got one. First time, quoted 20 min. Arrived and it wasn't done yet. Waited an additional twenty minutes, still wasn't done. No explanation given, so we cancelled and left. Second time they just forgot it all together. Maybe it's just me but we probably won't be back here at all unless someone in our party really wants to go there. Why the three stars? They have a decent selection of foods. It's not great but it's not bad. Just okay. Some people love it and some people like me could do without it. read more

Pho ya!!!! After picking up a Uhaul in Des Moines, my boyfriend and I decided to grab lunch! I discovered this place on Yelp as it had great reviews and was nearby. I love some good pho, and this place has delicious pho!! I love that they offer different sizes. They offer a small, medium and large ranging from $6-8 (plus some change). My boyfriend and I both got a medium and had leftovers! He had never tried pho before but has found a new favorite type of food! The staff was kind and I saw that she even let one of the customers try the beef soup while she was waiting for her order. The food came out quick too! read more

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There are some good things about the food, but they don't really listen to your order and mistake requests. I also think their prices are really high; however the portions are ample. My partner won't come here anymore because of both price and inaccuracies. read more

I personally liked this place. The broth for the pho is really good and their prices are very competitive. They aren't stingy with food portions. They have their own parking lot which is a convenience. Would came back here again. read more

I have just recently fell into Pho. I have just had it a one other place and have heard of this location for years. So I told the hubby he had no choice and off we went. Outside you might not imagine that what is inside is amazing. The building has been there longer than I have been alive and you dont have to worry about that cause the food will blow your mind. We walked in on a Thursday evening and got seated right away. I gave the waitress a heads up that I was fairly new to Pho and my husband was brand new. She laughed and came back with lots of suggestions for us. I ordered the Chicken Pho and the spring rolls. My husband ordered a bowl with the mix of all the meats. It wasnt the soup but it sounded good. The spring rolls came out fast. So good and fresh. They just brought a smile to my face. As we waited for our main course there was a bigger group of people who came in. They brought in a young child and I think might have been family as the everyone came out from the kitchen area and started chatting. We received our main course. My med bowl of Pho was huge! Came with a plate of mint, bean sprouts, lime slices and jalapeno slices as well. My husband really enjoyed his bowl. There was a big mix meat with noodles, bean sprouts, and there was a dressing that was poured over the top. He ate the entire thing in no time flat. My pho was delicious. The helping was huge and taste was amazing. The gentleman from the back came by to check on us. We also ordered a Bubble tea Mango which was really good. Overall this was a great choice. It was really great and I recommend it to anyone who wants really good food and really good Pho for a great price. read more

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PHO-SURE We were making our long trip back to Chicago when we broke out the Yelp App for food. Yelp directed us to this fantastic location. It is times like this when Yelp works it's magic and steers us to a hidden gem. I could not be happier with the food and service we received. The quality of the ingredients were fantastic and we loved the atmosphere. We started out with an order of pan fried dumplings and they were so good. I love a a good dumpling especially when they are house made. I'd highly recommend starting out with these. We also got the beef Pho, chicken soup and lettuce wraps. The lettuce wraps were simply beautiful. This place uses real lettuce and not the iceberg crap. I loved their attention to serving quality ingredients. I really loved that the soups which came in different sizes. Most places have a single size but here you had three different choices depending on how hungry you are. I had a large bowl of the beef Pho. When I ordered our waitress asked if there was any meat I didn't want. She knows me. Ha! I told her to hold the tendon and the stomach. The funny thing is that I found a piece of stomach as I was eating while the waitress walked up. Oops! These things happen! No harm on me because I simply put it on the side. Speaking of on the side they gave me a great plate full of veggies to add along with fresh Thai basil. They even had thin sliced deep fried pieces of garlic. Wow they were so good. I need to make these at home. My little one had the chicken soup and she really loved it. You can't go wrong with a giant bowl of soup. I know it's summer but Pho tastes good at any time of the year. We even added on a strawberry bubble tea smoothie. Could this day get any better? Nope because we still had several hours of driving ahead of us. I must say I was impressed with the crowd this place got after 3pm. That seems like a strange time to fill up but I'm thinking they must get packed so people come early to beat the crowds. I'm happy we got here when we did because we were treated to a fantastic late lunch. I promise that I'm coming back to eat here Pho-Sure on my next trip through Des Moines! read more

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Fan-pho-reaking-tastic. Duck pho. Slow cooked, aromatic comfort food. The broth was dark and rich (rendered duck fat, mmmmmm fat, so good) with an earthy autumn scent. Soooooo much nummy green onion too, I friggin love green onion. But... it was my first time eating pho and a huge bowl of broth, rice noodles and other goodies was a little intimidating. So, here's a video on how to eat pho. And you should eat it. Your soul will thank you. Slurp your way into food coma bliss. https://youtu.be/4a3yxpTIh3s read more

Pho All Seasons - Duck pho. Slightly sweet, rich, and earthy. Amazing - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Just absolute best cooking here. They don't do selling of food business. They are in make amazing taste food business read more

Pho All Seasons - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

The noodles away hard and it cold and the restaurant some they open and some time they close if they want

Not impressed. I only ordered a Bubble Tea, no food. Could have spent $5 elsewhere or simply made it at home. The lady who helped me was not friendly at all and the kitchen looked quite dirty. They did have quite a few people eating lunch, so food may be good, but based on my first purchase I will not be returning. read more

Pho All Seasons - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I love this place. There are a lot of amazing pho places in Des Moines, and I have a handful of favorites but these guys really nail it on the personal touches. I don't make it out here as often as I should, because it's a bit far from my house. That being said, even with other awesome pho closer to me? I still go out of my way because this place makes me super happy. I'm always warmly greeted and remembered, which is always a nice feeling. The Four Seasons rolls and the calamari are ALWAYS my go-to starters. The rolls are a spring roll wrapped around an egg roll, and they're a delightful combination of textures and flavors. The calamari isn't the standard, flash-frozen fried rings you run into so many places but are rather super tender, lightly battered chunks of calamari that are buttery and delicious. I've never gone wrong with an entree here, even if I substitute weird combinations. They know their flavors in the kitchen, and the entire staff is friendly and eager to please. I've had some incredible meals here by just asking to be surprised, and make it spicy. They also have a large variety of bubble teas and other beverages, as well as a variety of awesome banh mi sandwiches. read more

Pho All Seasons - Pork chop, surprisingly tender and crazy delicious. - Vietnamese Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Previously I had purchased bahn mi sandwiches from Pho All Seasons, years ago. They were good, but today my favorite dining companion and I wanted some Pho. We had never tried their Pho, so we felt it warranted a visit. Walking into Pho All Seasons, it's not a huge place. It's small and cozy. We perused the menu and decided on the All Season Rolls, which are essentially a fried pork egg roll inside a fresh spring roll. It was intriguing as we loved both kinds of rolls by themselves, so why not together? We also decided to go with some calamari. We both opted for Pho with brisket and rare round steak for our main courses. Our appetizers arrived promptly. The All Season Rolls looked and smelled delicious. Biting into one was no less satisfying. You got the chew and texture of the wrap, noodles, and veggies, followed by the crunch of the egg roll wrapper inside and then delicious pork and cooked veggies. Delicious! We devoured them quickly. The calamari was great. The tempura batter was actually refreshingly light, and the quality of the calamari was excellent. Before we could even finish our appetizers, our Pho arrived. It smelled and looked great. It came with the usual accompaniments of fresh Thai basil, cilantro, jalapenos, sprouts, and slices of lime. I partake in all of those aside from the sprouts, and then add a generous amount of sriracha for spice and extra flavor. Our Pho was fantastic. The broth was hearty and flavorful. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the meat was tender. I love still seeing rareness in the beef in my Pho, and Pho All Seasons did not disappoint here either. I quickly outpaced my dining companion and finished my Pho quickly. This pretty much always happens. As a chef herself, she loves to carefully prepare, analyze, and savor her food. I devour mine like a ravenous beast, by contrast. I highly recommend Pho All Seasons. They have some unique appetizers I haven't had elsewhere, delicious Pho, and excellent service. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I really wanted to like this place. But the pho just wasn't so good. Environment & employees 5 stars. Family friendly and family owned. Food-3.5 stars. read more

This place is awesome! One of the best Pho spots I've been to. I'm from California so we got them on every corn. Definitely a must visit!!

My fiance told me many years ago they were located at E 9th St before and they closed, apparently they had great food. When she heard this place is opened again she dragged me to come here right away. I have many things to say about this place, but overall: AMAZING PLACE, PROBABLY ONE OF MY FAVORITE PHO PLACES IN TOWN! First, the decor is modern and sleek, they kept mostly the same decor from the Sakura Sushi place that used to be here. This is a sit down restaurant in a small and comfortable atmosphere. The menu is small, which is awesome! No need to flip through a big menu past many items you don't care about; they only put in the best items here. We ordered two appetizer sampler combos to try their different appetizers, Ban Mi sandwich, and fried chicken wings. I had their featured pho, the Pho All Season (large of course). Other people at the table had chicken fried rice, wonton soup, and porkchop rice dish. The food quality was amazing! You can tell they spent their time to make these items fresh. Their pho may actually be one of the best I have had in town. This is an ideal business model for new restaurants opening in a market with pho restaurants everywhere. (This is because they make their quality of food better than the ones already existing). One thing that I wanted to bring up, but is not really a big issue, from the time the first entree came out to the last was about 10 minutes. I was actually done eating before the last person's food came out. Like I said, this is not an issue because, the manager/owner (I believe) came out and apologized for the wait because there was an issue with the order ticket in the back. This brings me to their service, it is excellent! Their manager (I believe) was very friendly and able to strike up a small conversation with us regarding our experience in their restaurant, she obviously takes pride in her business. Before leaving we decided to also try their bubble tea, and it also may be one of the best I've had in town! Another small note, their staff appear to be Asian-American which is a nice touch, they are able to relate to the customers more and also appeal to their taste. The price here is standard for a pho restaurant. I am glad they opened, this may be my new go-to Pho restaurant in the area! I CANNOT WAIT TO COME BACK! read more

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