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    Pho & Grill Olney

    3.6 (216 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Thai tea and taro bubble tea
    Victoria E.

    I love pho and it's especially perfect when it's cold and rainy outside. This location is always convenient because it's near my bank, and I always end up walking over to one of the nearby shops to walk off my food. The pho is good and always hits the spot. This used to be one of my go-tos though I will have to say that recently, it's a hit or miss because the broth sometimes feels like it's missing something. I've also had the boba here and it's also a hit or miss! Most of the time it's great, the boba is decent texture and the tea itself is good. Definitely satisfies the boba craving though.

    A3, A4, A5
    Starr D.

    Convenient location. Close to many shops. Great service, Friendly and efficient. Food came out pretty fast. Tofu summer rolls - yum Regular spring roll and Vegetables spring rolls are not bad, also are not the best. Pho broth- definitely needs some serious modifications, it was tasteless, not flavorful at all, especially comparing to other authentic Vietnamese pho restaurants, the pho is not very good. Despite they do come with decent amount of meats, which was great. Thai tea and bubble drinks- pretty good. Clean interior. Easy parking. Price- it is on the pricey side for a Vietnamese restaurant.

    Spicy beef tendon noodle soup
    Jane C.

    Why go to the IHOP next door when you can have the most delicious brunch in Maryland- Vietnamese style! No wait, quick friendly service, clean space! Special spicy beef tendon noodle soup sooo good- I drive 30 min cause there is nothing in Howard County that comes close! Melt in your mouth tendon and brisket! Regular pho also very good- I wouldn't recommend the sandwiches etc- better elsewhere!

    Noodles
    Heather A.

    We just picked up carry out pho since I'm sick and part of the order just made me more sick. I will start by saying that with the prices of meals lately, the price point is okay. They give a decent amount of meat - a change since my last review. The soup is ok, nothing amazing. In my opinion the soup could be a bit more savory. Also, they give very little noodle for a large bowl of pho. What made me almost hurl was the bag of condiments. The veggies were browning and cooking inside the bag giving an awful smell. The vegs couldn't be used which is a bummer since it's supposed to pair with the pho.

    Matt K.

    An Olney staple - always ordered the large P4 and spring rolls and enjoyed Will continue to stop by!

    M6. Grilled Pork Sandwich, P1. Eye-Round Pho, G4. Spring Roll
    Priscila S.

    This place is clean and cozy. The staff is also very friendly! All the food we ordered was fresh and had great flavor. We ordered two kinds of crispy spring rolls, round-eye Pho and a Bahn mi with grilled pork. So delicious and would come back again for more!

    Pho P10 - Noodle Soup NO Meat (Small)
    Gabriella C.

    I ordered takeout of pho with no meat & it was delicious! I still had some noodles left Over, this is getting your money's worth for $8.95 trust me. Perfect meal for a rainy day

    Joshua R.

    We came here on a cold and rainy afternoon and as always loved the Pho! We ordered the #1 pho which has thin eye round steak and noodles. The meat was perfect and not fatty which is what I like. The broth on its own has great flavor and you have all the traditional sauces and things to add to make it your own. We also ordered their grilled pork roll which is very god and features a small crisp stick that has this great crunch with a rice wrapper and a piece of grilled pork. The service staff was very friendly and checked in on us from time to time. The interior was very clean and has plenty of seating. Definitely willl be coming again!

    Spring Roll
    Christopher C.

    The service is friendly and fast. We got a large regular pho but the broth was slightly tasteless. The appetizers are always a slay especially the spring rolls and fresh summer rolls.

    P5. Brisket, Flank, Fatty Flank, Tendon and Tripe Pho
    Rose L.

    I was craving pho on a cold day, and I am so happy I found this place! Convenient location with plenty of parking. I highly recommend this place if you're in the area and want some yummy pho. The service is great. Very friendly and fast too! The restaurant has plenty of seating and is spacious. I ordered the P5 pho, and I love it. The pho comes in two sizes: regular and large. The regular sized bowl was plenty for me. It comes with the usual toppings (bean sprout, basil, jalapeños and limes). And don't worry - they have sriracha and hoisin sauce at the table. :) We also ordered the pork spring rolls. The spring rolls come with vegetables and a tangy and sweet sauce. YUM. What more can you ask for in a meal. Thank you to the people at Pho and Grill. I'm ready for my next bowl!

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    Jando S.

    Compared to its sister location in Gaithersburg, I find the Olney location of Pho & Grill to be a little lacking in certain areas. The subpar service and the lackluster food could use some improvement, which merits 3 stars at best for me. Some interesting observations from my experience: * They don't have prices on the menus. At least not the one that I was given. As a result, I had a little bit of a sticker shock at the end of the meal with total bill. At least, they give a small discount for cash. * Food wise, I had a number of items that were average at best. Pho was somewhat disappointing with a murky broth and sad condiments to come along with it. Goi cuon was of solid presentation but the sauce that came with it was definitely on the bland side. Was excited for the bun bo hue, but found it lacking severely in spice. I had some banh mi to go and was a little bummed out over the quality of the bread and semi-skimpy meat fillings. * Vietnamese iced coffee was real solid and super cold. I think they were refrigerated prior, which gives some added chill. * The restaurant has the potential for some natural lighting (and perhaps blinding sunlight) and have taken steps to shade the windows for customers. It might seem a little dark in here, at all times. * Not crazy about the service. Sure, it varies depending on who is working that day, but I sensed some apathy on the phone and in person. They're weren't mean per se, but they did not seem to want to go out of their way to make us happy.

    Additions to your pho
    Whitney L.

    I generally order carry-out at this location but last night I decided to dine-in with a friend for dinner because it was cold outside and we were both craving pho. When you walk in, you actually place your order at the counter. I personally don't like this as I feel like I'm paying an establishment gratuity based on service and I'm technically not being served if I have to physically go up myself to order my food (hence the 4 stars). We both just ordered water for our drinks last night but I noticed a lot of people do order boba here so I'm sure it's a popular option. You can't go wrong with spring and summer rolls at any pho place really and I had a small #4 (eye round flank) and my friend ordered a small #5 (brisket fatty flank). Both tasted delicious but they definitely could have added a bit more proteins into the dishes. What's great about this restaurant is that they offer special ways to save you some money. So if you decide to purchase 5 Banh mi's, you get a 6th one for free and if you decide to pay in cash, you receive 10% off your total. In my opinion, I still prefer Mi La Cay as my go to pho restaurant, but still an excellent option if you're in the area!

    Carroll N.

    Service was food. The man who took my order and my friend's was nice and helpful. The food was average. I used to go to the Gaithersburg location and I really enjoyed the food, but I haven't been to that location as I moved to another county. I ordered the Famous Grilled Pork Rolls as an appetizer and it could have been good but the pork was a but dry. Fortunately I checked when they brought it out as they brought me the wrong rolls. My friend ordered the pork banh mi and she had to ask for extra mayo because it was dry. She said it was better once it was added. I got a chicken banh mi to go for my husband. When I got home I separated the cilantro, cucumber, and pickled daikon so it wouldn't get soggy when he ate it the next day. In doing so, I noticed immediately how measly the portion of chicken was. My husband said the flavor was average too. He said other places we've gone to are better. In short, the food was just average. I would not return to this location if I was in the area. If I am in Gaithersburg, I'd be interested to see if the food is as good as I remember it. Tip: If you pay in cash they offer a 10% discount. Guess that offsets the average food.

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    the chicken is extremely tough and very hard to chew. i do not recommend this place to anyone!!!

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    Friendly staff and very clean. Location. Food is great. Prices are a bit high, but what can we do. Portion sizes are decent.

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    Hello Vietnam - Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Jasmine Steamed White Rice and Veggies

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    (167 reviews)

    $$

    This restaurant is located in the twinbrook parkway shopping mall that is anchored by the Lotte at…read moreone end and a library at the other. I walked in on a whim cuz friends said it was good and asked for a recommendation from the waitress. She gave me three possibilities and I chose the one from the new menu that they called the Vietnamese seafood crepe. . Did not know what to expect but when it arrived I was very upset cuz it's basically a big deep fried egg, stuffed with shrimp, sprouts etc. I was upset because I had gotten one of these at another restaurant and it was just gross. Really awful. Well so much for that. This crepe is so delicious, I will come back here just to get it. The egg itself is wonderfully crispy. It does not get soggy when you dip it in the dipping sauce. It comes with large pieces of romaine lettuce and a huge spring of basil leaves. It was awesome . The ambiance is very pleasant. It is large, spacious, clean, well-lit, with attractive pictures on the wall and two screens in the front. One has beautiful marine life swimming around and the other one has menu items. It is relaxing and attractive . The service was friendly and efficient. Although I don't think her English was very advanced, it didn't interfere with my ordering or getting something I liked. Bottom line, I have added this to one of the restaurants I'm going to put in my regular rotation. I can't wait to try their other stuff. TLDR: WALKED IN OFF THE STREET NOT KNOWING WHAT TO EXPECT. FOUND A TREASURE OF A RESTAURANT THAT I WILL RETURN TO MANY TIMES OVER.

    While you should skip the pho here for pho75, the bun bo hue was surprisingly good. Flavorful…read morebroth, blood cube that had no odor (firmness on the medium instead of soft), and other various fresh ingredients. The atmosphere was casual. The service was inviting.

    Pho & Banh Mi Saigonese - V3 - charcoal grilled pork with imperial roll and vermicelli. A little skimpy on the pork - but very tasty.

    Pho & Banh Mi Saigonese

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    Among Vietnamese restaurants around the DMV area, this place is so clean and nicely decorated. I…read morewent with friends and family so we tried different dishes. Ordering was so easy and simplified. You can just go up to the cashier to place your order and pick a table to sit down. We enjoyed our specialty drinks while waiting for our food. The fruit teas with boba and jelly were awesome. It had a nice sweetness with delicious jelly. Our food came out quickly. We started with fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce. There were a lot of large shrimps. The Golden crepe was huge with perfect crunchiness. This was perfect size to share with a few people. The Grilled Pork vermicelli was delicious. It was perfectly grilled with flavorful grilled onions. The P1 pho was yummy goodness with a hint of sweetness of the broth. The S4. Hue Spicy Lemon Grass Soup was good. I expected it to be very spicy which I was a bit concern. But it was a medium to mild spiciest. So I still have my taste buds to try the Banh Mi. We had B4 Grilled Pork and B10 Special Bahn Mi (so we can try the different meat). Like the menu stated the bread was freshly made with perfect crunchiness. The Bahn Mi were flavorful! It was perfectly balance with meat and vegetables. I'm definitely coming back.

    I've been craving a lot of Vietnamese cuisine lately. I decided to venture outside of my city and…read morelook at the Yelp reviews on where to eat Shaking Beef aka Bo Luc Lac. Which is French inspired dish. My friend raved about this dish.. Which I had to try, which is served with in a bed of veggies and rice. My friend had a golden crepe w and chicken pho and it was delicious. I normally go for a meaty pho but their chicken pho was a game changer for me. Broth was very rich and flavorful definitely not salty as most places over salt their pho. Service is 10! Im definitely come back and try their other popular items. I forgot to mention that their Vietnamese ice coffee is mmmm mmm good and a must!

    Pho Nom Nom - Vegetarian Pho

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    Finally I found another good Vietnamese restaurant near my town. The food appearance and taste was…read morevery nice. I had a sampler appetizer platter, Vietnamese Shaking Beef with steamed rice, and grilled jumbo shrimp and crispy fried egg roll with rice noodle. Anyway, the dining room is quite tiny, and free parking is limited. It is rather better to avoid busy time like lunch or dinner. The service is ok, waiting time was not too bad, food came quickly more than I thought. But the staffs seem less friendly than other Vietnamese Restaurant I have visited. Overall, if you would like to enjoy just a delicious food, this place is fine for you, but if you also want to get great atmosphere, this place might not yet.

    Hubby and I ordered takeaway from here for the first time. We ordered the spring rolls (A5); the…read morevegetarian lemongrass tofu with noodles (C4); Banh Mi with grilled chicken (BM7); Coconut smoothie with boba (B13), and; dessert drink with red bean, green jelly, coconut milk, and mung beans (D1). Total came out to approximately $47. What's Hot - Quality. My noodle dish with lemongrass tofu and veggies was delicious. I enjoyed the flavor and the dish wasn't dry. Their shrimp spring rolls are delicious, as well. Their food isn't overly salty, as well. - Menu. There's something for everyone, even vegans. Their menu states their vegetarian options use vegetable broth. - Price. For the portions and quality, it's good value for money. - Location. Easy to find. It's in a small plaza amongst other shops and restaurants. The interior can be fairly tight. It's a decent space, but their tables and chairs cannot accommodate more than a party of 4. - Service. Pretty good. They gave me an estimated wait time of 15 minutes for our order. There is a small rack in front of their front desk, where you place your order, where they put their takeaway orders. Everything is packed tightly and neatly, which is very helpful, given that you may be transporting broth and dishes that are wrapped in saran wrap, as well. None of our food spilled. What's Not - Banh mi. The flavor of the banh mi was good, but my husband felt the sandwich was a little dry. There was no additional flavor to the sandwich and/or toppings, aside from the fillings. My husband added some sriracha sauce to the sandwich, which added some flavor and some moisture. To each their own, but just be aware, depending on your preference for sandwiches. - To go charge. The receipt showed that we were charged an additional fee, because we ordered takeaway. On the one hand, it makes sense, because there are additional containers and packaging required for takeaway. I appreciate that it was shown on the receipt. On the other hand, there are not many restaurants I have come across that charge for takeaway, and I was surprised of such charges. - Parking. It's a small plaza and there are parking spots available, but it can be difficult to find, depending on the day and time you're there. Final Answer Willing to come here again, but not a first choice.

    Pho & Grill Olney - vietnamese - Updated May 2026

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