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My boyfriend and I wanted something quick for lunch so we decided to eat here. They were not busy so we were immediately seated. I ordered the bun thit nuong cha gio. Generous portion of pork. Pork needed a bit more seasoning and a bit dry. The tiny cup of fish sauce was not enough for me =P. Egg roll was only ok. Small restaurant. Updated decors.
So glad we have an awesome Vietnamese restaurant so close to the home! I've has the pleasure of dining there twice and each time the pho has been superb and trounces the competition. In fact, I find it tastier than some of the pho I've had in little Saigon. The restaurant is cozy but I think word has not gotten out since I'm able to find a table without a wait. The staff is friendly, polite, and very helpful. The food came out so fast I was surprised each time. I'd estimate less than 5 minutes and piping hot pho was on the table. I've tried the combination (pho dac biet) a couple times. The broth is super tasty and the portion is very generous. Load of meat and noodles. The meat is high quality and I can taste it. I'm fairly stuffed when I leave. Some members of the fam can't even finish their rice plates and bun thit nuong and end up taking enough home for a 2nd meal. I still need to return to try the bun bo hue and the hu tieu, and I can't wait for my next visit.
Update 8/29: Added menu! Can I say portions were huge, well worth the price. I ordered the G1 Combination place $19. Well worth it and the pork was tender and delicious. I also ordered French fries $5 and did not expect that size lol. For drink, I got your typical avocado shake $7. As I was drinking it, I nearly swallowed a piece of avocado. I guess they use real avocado lol, it was not too sweet imo. Hubby ordered one of their vermicelli noodle dish which had chicken, lots of veggies, huge bowl by the way...I wish I have taken a photo and their most updated menu...anyways. He was surprised it did not come with your fish sauce. The sauce itself was sweet...like teriyaki he says. He says it was ok, just lots of veggies like bak choy and cauliflower. The dish also came with peanuts. For him, the dish was hard to mix since every piece of veggies were cut so big. He was overall disappointed it was not your typical vermicelli noodle dish you get at your local Vietnamese restaurant. Overall, I enjoyed what I had at Pho Ava and wouldn't mind coming back here trying other dishes. They have two gender neutral restrooms, parking was small but doable if you drive around, the place itself was also pretty small but manageable. Lots of natural lightning.
Enjoyable for dinner. The Bun Bo Hue had solid flavor in the broth and a ton of meat in the bowl. Meat is cut a bit on the thicker side but it's good meat nonetheless. I like a ton of cabbage and veggies in my bowl and they brought out a good amount. I do wish they had different type of chili oil. I prefer a spicier chili oil but not woot of places actually make a spicy one in my opinion. The wings good, not great but good. The batter was super crunchy and the flavor was good. I'd order again but I wouldn't come back specifically for that. I'd come back to try other items and then order the wings to fill in the meal. Service was good, nice service people and we didn't wait too long . We ordered other items for my nephews and they liked the chicken pho and egg rolls. I think this is a good place for dinner for sure. Tired of fast food and want something easy and warm then this is the joint.
I came here expecting the previous pho place to be here! They changed the layout a bit so you can't see into the back anymore, making it feel a bit closed off. Good, efficient service. I ordered the Pho B8 (Rare Steak, Flank, Fatty Brisket). Good portions. I enjoyed the broth; it was not too oily. I enjoyed their chili oil. The only negative was the meat was a bit tough/chewy. I came here expecting the previous pho place to be here! They changed the layout a bit so you can't see into the back anymore, making it feel a bit closed off. Good, efficient service. I ordered the Pho B8 (Rare Steak, Flank, Fatty Brisket). Good portions. I enjoyed the broth; it was not too oily. I enjoyed their chili oil. The only negative was the meat was a bit tough/chewy.
I don't think this restaurant has been open for very long, but my husband and I decided to stop by for dinner since we were nearby. It's a small and simple restaurant. I ordered the bún thịt nướng with an egg roll. The egg roll was filled with pork and had a generous amount of filling. It tasted good as well. The dish also came with a decent portion of pork, though I wish the pieces were cut a little smaller. The pork itself could have used a bit more flavor, and the fish sauce didn't really add much. There were plenty of noodles, but I would have preferred more lettuce. My husband ordered the bún bò Huế. He said the broth was flavorful, but the noodles were softer than he likes. He also thought the meat would have been better if it had been sliced thinner. I'm not sure if I would order my dish again, but I'd still be interested in trying their pho next time. The service was good. They checked on us several times throughout the meal to make sure everything was going well.
A friend of mine suggested this place. When we arrived she noticed a name change on the restaurant she thought we were going to - we stayed to give them a chance. It wasn't all bad but was just ok. She ordered- E6. Choice Of Grilled Pork, Shrimp, Egg Roll. I ordered - F1. Grilled Pork Sandwich. We agreed the meats had good flavor. Her bowl was quite large and big enough to take home for a second meal. My banh mi meat was good. However both of us thought there was some flavor balance missing. We also agreed the egg roll filling was not that great. The banh mi bread was good and lots of meat in the sandwich. I also took home half. The condiment lids were a little sticky, I guess that is hard to prevent but it made it feel not too clean. Maybe the soups are better? Today was average and it's not like I wouldn't come back - it's just not my first choice. Maybe they're adjusting to new ownership or new chefs?
This is the first Vietnamese place that I've been to that doesn't cut their Imperial Rolls in half. It didn't taste as crispy as it normally would. I got a Beef Ball & Tripe Noodle Soup. I thought my bowl was pretty satisfying but I've definitely had better before! The service was great! The server was super attentive! The price of a small bowl of pho is only $13.25 and $15.95 for a large. You can't beat that!
Pho = 4 out of 5 Portion was good, meat quality was good, veggies were fresh, broth could have had more depth of flavor. $15 would be a better price point. $17.25 seems a tad high. BBQ Pork Sandwich = 4 out of 5 Pork was tasty and cooked perfectly. The bread was also good, not too hard, nice flavor. The veggies were really good, but not enough on the sandwich. Would have been better priced at $8.50, but $10 isn't too bad. Vietnamese Tapioca Smoothie = 3 out of 5 Flavor seemed off from traditional Che Thai. Not sure what was missing, but something was. Our drink was also missing the "Red Rubies" which was a bummer aesthetically. $6.50 would be a better price point. The $8.15 was too much for this drink. This review was based on a Grub Hub delivery order, so I can't say anything about the service. However everything was packaged very nicely, and they included everything for the Pho at home.
4.5 This place is cute but super small. Luckily we came for a late lunch on Sunday afternoon so it wasn't too packed. The location is right off of I5 so it was convenient for us living on that side of Sacramento. We were greeted by some girls at the counter and they sat right away. They're nice and attentive, let us lounge a bit to chat after our lunch for over an hour. Once we ordered our food, it came out without 5-8 minutes. I got the bun bo hue and my friend got the grilled pork vermicelli bowl. The BBH was pretty big with a generous amount of meat. The broth is on the sweeter side for me, but I added some chili oil and mam to it. I ate all the noodles and veggies and still had a ton of meat left. My friend almost finished her vermicelli bowl but still had some veggies left. The grilled pork was tender and tasty, I'd definitely try that next time.
Came by for lunch over the weekend and it was a full house! We were lucky a party had just left so we were waiting for the table to be cleared and cleaned. This location is a lot smaller than their sister restaurant, Pho Ivy. I ordered the egg noodle seafood combo soup and some egg rolls. The egg rolls were good and hot so you know they were freshly fried. I wasn't a fan of the egg noodle soup. Was bummed they don't have banh xeo like at Pho Ivy. If I were to come here again, I'd probably go for their rice or vermicelli meat plates. Food came out pretty fast as well. Overall I think I prefer the sister restaurant, Pho Ivy, due to space, location, and having banh xeo on the menu. Despite this, they do have very similar menus. No issues with parking but Pho Ava is next to a drive thru Starbucks so there may be some traffic with all the cars lining up.
Excellent customer service! The waitress greeted us with a smile and was friendly, attentive, and checked in on us throughout our meal to make sure everything was okay. For $15, the one-size bowl of BBH is a great deal. The portion was very generous, with lots and lots of protein. The broth was flavorful and had a nice kick to it. My only feedback is that the meat was cut a little too thick, making it somewhat difficult to chew. Other than that, everything was great. Overall, it was a wonderful experience for our first time here.
Was excited to hear about Pho Ava! They're the same owners as Pho Ivy. Love the G6 grilled pork and shrimp as well as their chubby spring rolls. Husband loves their pho too. Reasonable prices with fast friendly service. Their seating area is much smaller than Pho Ivy, but glad they have a location in the other side of EG now!
4 months ago
First time visiting Pho Ava located off Laguna Blvd. Good location with ample parking. Small place with several dining tables and clean inside. Ordered the following: ***Shrimp spring rolls 2pcs $7.95 - 5/5 ***G13 Com tom thit nuong (grilled pork, shrimp, egg roll) $14.55 - 4/5 The shrimp spring roll was 2 pcs cut in halves. They were hella thick!! And very delicious!! I would come back just for the shrimp spring rolls LOL The com tom thit with grilled pork, shrimp and egg roll was very good as well! The mango smoothie for dessert was nice and refreshing. Very good experience. Staff were friendly and very courteous. Excellent and quick service. Will be back again and try their pho next time. read more
20 days ago
My boyfriend and I wanted something quick for lunch so we decided to eat here. They were not busy so we were immediately seated. I ordered the bun thit nuong cha gio. Generous portion of pork. Pork needed a bit more seasoning and a bit dry. The tiny cup of fish sauce was not enough for me =P. Egg roll was only ok. Small restaurant. Updated decors. read more
2 months ago
So glad we have an awesome Vietnamese restaurant so close to the home! I've has the pleasure of dining there twice and each time the pho has been superb and trounces the competition. In fact, I find it tastier than some of the pho I've had in little Saigon. The restaurant is cozy but I think word has not gotten out since I'm able to find a table without a wait. The staff is friendly, polite, and very helpful. The food came out so fast I was surprised each time. I'd estimate less than 5 minutes and piping hot pho was on the table. I've tried the combination (pho dac biet) a couple times. The broth is super tasty and the portion is very generous. Load of meat and noodles. The meat is high quality and I can taste it. I'm fairly stuffed when I leave. Some members of the fam can't even finish their rice plates and bun thit nuong and end up taking enough home for a 2nd meal. I still need to return to try the bun bo hue and the hu tieu, and I can't wait for my next visit. read more
Update 8/29: Added menu! Can I say portions were huge, well worth the price. I ordered the G1 Combination place $19. Well worth it and the pork was tender and delicious. I also ordered French fries $5 and did not expect that size lol. For drink, I got your typical avocado shake $7. As I was drinking it, I nearly swallowed a piece of avocado. I guess they use real avocado lol, it was not too sweet imo. Hubby ordered one of their vermicelli noodle dish which had chicken, lots of veggies, huge bowl by the way...I wish I have taken a photo and their most updated menu...anyways. He was surprised it did not come with your fish sauce. The sauce itself was sweet...like teriyaki he says. He says it was ok, just lots of veggies like bak choy and cauliflower. The dish also came with peanuts. For him, the dish was hard to mix since every piece of veggies were cut so big. He was overall disappointed it was not your typical vermicelli noodle dish you get at your local Vietnamese restaurant. Overall, I enjoyed what I had at Pho Ava and wouldn't mind coming back here trying other dishes. They have two gender neutral restrooms, parking was small but doable if you drive around, the place itself was also pretty small but manageable. Lots of natural lightning. read more
4 months ago
Enjoyable for dinner. The Bun Bo Hue had solid flavor in the broth and a ton of meat in the bowl. Meat is cut a bit on the thicker side but it's good meat nonetheless. I like a ton of cabbage and veggies in my bowl and they brought out a good amount. I do wish they had different type of chili oil. I prefer a spicier chili oil but not woot of places actually make a spicy one in my opinion. The wings good, not great but good. The batter was super crunchy and the flavor was good. I'd order again but I wouldn't come back specifically for that. I'd come back to try other items and then order the wings to fill in the meal. Service was good, nice service people and we didn't wait too long . We ordered other items for my nephews and they liked the chicken pho and egg rolls. I think this is a good place for dinner for sure. Tired of fast food and want something easy and warm then this is the joint. read more
5 months ago
I came here expecting the previous pho place to be here! They changed the layout a bit so you can't see into the back anymore, making it feel a bit closed off. Good, efficient service. I ordered the Pho B8 (Rare Steak, Flank, Fatty Brisket). Good portions. I enjoyed the broth; it was not too oily. I enjoyed their chili oil. The only negative was the meat was a bit tough/chewy. I came here expecting the previous pho place to be here! They changed the layout a bit so you can't see into the back anymore, making it feel a bit closed off. Good, efficient service. I ordered the Pho B8 (Rare Steak, Flank, Fatty Brisket). Good portions. I enjoyed the broth; it was not too oily. I enjoyed their chili oil. The only negative was the meat was a bit tough/chewy. read more
I don't think this restaurant has been open for very long, but my husband and I decided to stop by for dinner since we were nearby. It's a small and simple restaurant. I ordered the bún thịt nướng with an egg roll. The egg roll was filled with pork and had a generous amount of filling. It tasted good as well. The dish also came with a decent portion of pork, though I wish the pieces were cut a little smaller. The pork itself could have used a bit more flavor, and the fish sauce didn't really add much. There were plenty of noodles, but I would have preferred more lettuce. My husband ordered the bún bò Huế. He said the broth was flavorful, but the noodles were softer than he likes. He also thought the meat would have been better if it had been sliced thinner. I'm not sure if I would order my dish again, but I'd still be interested in trying their pho next time. The service was good. They checked on us several times throughout the meal to make sure everything was going well. read more
A friend of mine suggested this place. When we arrived she noticed a name change on the restaurant she thought we were going to - we stayed to give them a chance. It wasn't all bad but was just ok. She ordered- E6. Choice Of Grilled Pork, Shrimp, Egg Roll. I ordered - F1. Grilled Pork Sandwich. We agreed the meats had good flavor. Her bowl was quite large and big enough to take home for a second meal. My banh mi meat was good. However both of us thought there was some flavor balance missing. We also agreed the egg roll filling was not that great. The banh mi bread was good and lots of meat in the sandwich. I also took home half. The condiment lids were a little sticky, I guess that is hard to prevent but it made it feel not too clean. Maybe the soups are better? Today was average and it's not like I wouldn't come back - it's just not my first choice. Maybe they're adjusting to new ownership or new chefs? read more
6 months ago
This is the first Vietnamese place that I've been to that doesn't cut their Imperial Rolls in half. It didn't taste as crispy as it normally would. I got a Beef Ball & Tripe Noodle Soup. I thought my bowl was pretty satisfying but I've definitely had better before! The service was great! The server was super attentive! The price of a small bowl of pho is only $13.25 and $15.95 for a large. You can't beat that! read more
Pho = 4 out of 5 Portion was good, meat quality was good, veggies were fresh, broth could have had more depth of flavor. $15 would be a better price point. $17.25 seems a tad high. BBQ Pork Sandwich = 4 out of 5 Pork was tasty and cooked perfectly. The bread was also good, not too hard, nice flavor. The veggies were really good, but not enough on the sandwich. Would have been better priced at $8.50, but $10 isn't too bad. Vietnamese Tapioca Smoothie = 3 out of 5 Flavor seemed off from traditional Che Thai. Not sure what was missing, but something was. Our drink was also missing the "Red Rubies" which was a bummer aesthetically. $6.50 would be a better price point. The $8.15 was too much for this drink. This review was based on a Grub Hub delivery order, so I can't say anything about the service. However everything was packaged very nicely, and they included everything for the Pho at home. read more
4.5 This place is cute but super small. Luckily we came for a late lunch on Sunday afternoon so it wasn't too packed. The location is right off of I5 so it was convenient for us living on that side of Sacramento. We were greeted by some girls at the counter and they sat right away. They're nice and attentive, let us lounge a bit to chat after our lunch for over an hour. Once we ordered our food, it came out without 5-8 minutes. I got the bun bo hue and my friend got the grilled pork vermicelli bowl. The BBH was pretty big with a generous amount of meat. The broth is on the sweeter side for me, but I added some chili oil and mam to it. I ate all the noodles and veggies and still had a ton of meat left. My friend almost finished her vermicelli bowl but still had some veggies left. The grilled pork was tender and tasty, I'd definitely try that next time. read more
8 months ago
Came by for lunch over the weekend and it was a full house! We were lucky a party had just left so we were waiting for the table to be cleared and cleaned. This location is a lot smaller than their sister restaurant, Pho Ivy. I ordered the egg noodle seafood combo soup and some egg rolls. The egg rolls were good and hot so you know they were freshly fried. I wasn't a fan of the egg noodle soup. Was bummed they don't have banh xeo like at Pho Ivy. If I were to come here again, I'd probably go for their rice or vermicelli meat plates. Food came out pretty fast as well. Overall I think I prefer the sister restaurant, Pho Ivy, due to space, location, and having banh xeo on the menu. Despite this, they do have very similar menus. No issues with parking but Pho Ava is next to a drive thru Starbucks so there may be some traffic with all the cars lining up. read more
3 months ago
Excellent customer service! The waitress greeted us with a smile and was friendly, attentive, and checked in on us throughout our meal to make sure everything was okay. For $15, the one-size bowl of BBH is a great deal. The portion was very generous, with lots and lots of protein. The broth was flavorful and had a nice kick to it. My only feedback is that the meat was cut a little too thick, making it somewhat difficult to chew. Other than that, everything was great. Overall, it was a wonderful experience for our first time here. read more
Was excited to hear about Pho Ava! They're the same owners as Pho Ivy. Love the G6 grilled pork and shrimp as well as their chubby spring rolls. Husband loves their pho too. Reasonable prices with fast friendly service. Their seating area is much smaller than Pho Ivy, but glad they have a location in the other side of EG now! read more
5 months ago
Had lunch here with my brother today.. wanted really to give them 3&1/2 stars but we can't lol. The restaurant itself is nice but very small .. tables are pretty close to each other but ok. Service was ok.. the waitresses seemed friendly but the staff in the back wasn't so much. I ordered the bun thit nuong , shrimp and eggrolls which is the vermicelli with pork and shrimp .. I asked for extra lettuce and cucumbers because I had split my bowl in half .. and the lady in the back says no lol So I didn't get my extra veggies I wanted with my bowl. But the dish itself was good and very flavorful. My brother had the bun bo hue and it looked good.. he said it hit the spot and he liked it .. we ordered the shrimp roll appetizer .. expecting it to be the Vietnamese shrimp rolls.. it wasn't.. it was the Costco frozen fried shrimp .. that's sad .. I give that 1/10 lol Overall the food was good minus the shrimp rolls.. I would go back to try something else maybe read more
My friend wanted to try this new restaurant since it was a cold day and she loves pho. Plus she saw the sign out front for 50% off the second item. The place is small and cozy but clean. We arrived early so we were the only ones there. I got the B1 combination/pho dac biet. Food came out fast. I was a little concerned because the rare steak was totally raw and the broth wasn't steaming hot. I am more used to having the broth ladled over the meat so it starts the cooking process a bit. I had to quickly push all that meat to the bottom to make sure it got cooked enough. The pho was okay. Meatballs tasted like the frozen kind. Flank could have been cooked more for more tenderness. I got no tendons. Nothing special about it. Lots of green onions. If you do plan to go during the grand opening special, the sign out front for 50% off the second item is a bit misleading. It is only for the sandwiches and egg roll appetizers so beware. read more
This was my first time eating at Pho Ava and it was delicious! I ordered the B1 Combination Pho which contained various cuts of beef. The portion was decent for the price at approximately $16 for the large size . The broth was very flavorful and not overly salty. The brisket in the pho was tough but was still edible. The chili sauce on the side complimented the pho well as it had a slight smoky flavor. Service was good as the workers were friendly and refilled water. I noticed the servers prepping egg roll wrappers and using their phones which did not seem sanitary. read more
Tried this place and I really want to support small businesses but I didn't think it was exceptional. I ordered the seafood egg noodle soup. It was ok. A few little shrimps, squid, fish balls, & veggie. Staff were ok. Small restaurant located right next to Starbucks read more
Finally got a chance to try Pho Ava! Stopped by for lunch and ordered more than I could eat. For appetizers started with fried shrimp and pork and shrimp spring rolls. The rolls were rolled larger than your standard spring rolls at other restaurants I have had and filled with more noodles. I was craving pho and order the beef and tendon #7 small. There were plenty of noodles and the flavor of the broth was delicious. However, the pho broth could have been hotter. Also order the Korean short ribs with rice. Perfectly flavored and tasted great! Small and comfortable spot for good pho. The service was friendly and great. read more
1 month ago
My favorite Vietnamese restaurant. And the cheapest one ever. Pho ava! $14.30 for pork with vermicelli noodles! Short ribs for $17 read more
4 months ago
Been here multiple times since they've opened. It's near home, decently priced, and yummy. Staff is friendly and food always comes out quick. Our go to dishes are the pho, BBH, and pork and rice plate. read more
2 months ago
I've been to many Pho restaurants and this place may be small but they carry a mighty punch. The taste of their broth is delicious and is very flavorful. Their portions are worth the price and their price point is still cheaper than other known pho places around. Elk Grove. Their spring rolls are less than $10 and they are huge and beautifully made with the balance of shrimp pork and lettuce. I e been here twice and I've never been disappointed . I want them to survive because we don't have many good pho places just less than a block away in this area so I'm writing this review so more people will give this new business a chance. Please support them you will not be disappointed. They are very friendly and accommodating. read more
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the pho was subpar but the bun bo hue so stanky and spicy. my southeast asian self loved it! not for the weak. their spring rolls and eggrolls are big...taste okay not superior. stars are for the bun bo hue, nice staff, big portions and the location cause we on the i-5 side. read more
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We try the BBH here and it was good. They gave a lot of of meat which it should be for the price. Their Korean barbecue rib dish was pretty good as well. We will definitely come back especially when my one get the second one 50% off until the end of the month.. read more
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Wish my broth was a little bit hotter. Overall It wasn't that bad. Staff was nice. I got the small bowl, rare steak and meatball read more
10 months ago
I walked by and saw the grand opening, so I stopped in to try it -- and it really surprised me! The pho was delicious, rich in flavor, and they gave so much meat that I couldn't even finish and had to take some for to go. The staff was super friendly, the place was clean, small, but cozy. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes! read more
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Very friendly attentive people. Had the beef all soup, wings and chicken sandwich and crispy egg rolls. All flavorful, delicious and the beef ball was not hard to chew like some places and the broth was hot throughout and that's a great thing because they serve in ceramic and not plastic bowls to retain the heat. Check them out! The place is small but I like it and Starbucks is nextdoor. Today is the day to try it as it's cold and foggy, then hot and steamy soup. read more
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