Pho Bac offers the most authentic pho I have encountered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Having sampled pho at more than a dozen Vietnamese restaurants across DFW--several of which were quite good--Pho Bac stands out decisively as my top choice. Their execution is superior, particularly in the broth, which achieves perfect balance without excessive sweetness or reliance on MSG. My personal favorite is the Pho Kobe, featuring tender Kobe beef, though the classic Pho Tai is also excellent. The service is consistently outstanding--prompt, attentive, and efficient. For those seeking truly authentic pho akin to what is enjoyed by Vietnamese locals, this is the ideal destination. Additionally, the restaurant opens early, allowing patrons to enjoy pho for breakfast, much as it is commonly consumed in Vietnam. read more

Nice little Vietnamese spot. Great stew with French bread. Loaded with tender meat and veggies, the bread was the perfect accompaniment for the gravy. Served steamy hot. Also had a pork bahn mi sandwich, it was greatness. Perfect ratio of meat/veggies on fresh bread. Loved it. Service was friendly and prompt. read more

pho bac is my go to place for authentic pho. i got the pho bo viên and the broth was flavorful! although they were busy, we were seated quickly. the staff was friendly and our dishes arrived just minutes after ordering! read more

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I got to Pho Bac at around 12:30pm, and there was a line out the door. However, the line moves very quickly and we were seated within 5 minutes. The restaurant was packed and a little loud, which is understandable for Christmas Day. The service was very efficient and the food came out fast. I ordered the Mi Bo Kho, and it was very delicious. There were very large portions. Come for good, classic, Vietnamese food. read more

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Food here is good every time we come however this most recent time my grilled pork & rolls were a little cold. They're very quick, & nice here. read more

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Word around town was that Pho Bac is considered to be the best Pho in DFW. While the food was satisfactory, I had high expectations, and I was disappointed as I've had better even in just Richardson alone. I will say that service was very fast, especially during lunch hour on a Saturday. The Vietnamese Egg rolls were crispy but the filling was a little dry. They weren't the best Vietnamese egg rolls I've had, but they weren't bad either. I feel the same way about the Banh Mi. It was good but not the best. As for the pho - I do like how you can customize and they are pretty generous with the meats. The best thing about the pho was the meat - all the cuts I selected were fresh and tender. However, the broth wasn't as flavorful as I would've liked. read more

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Pho Bac has some of my favorite pho in DFW. The customization is much better than any other place! You can choose from 3 sizes and you can add any combination of meats. I always get the pho 'dac biet' which translates to 'special'. It's not listed on the menu but it's basically a combination of everything. The broth is flavorful, the noodles are perfectly cooked, and they give you plenty of meat and veggies. Prices range from $10.50 to $14 depending on the size which is decent. What's outrageous is that they charge $6 for a Vietnamese iced coffee! They must think they are a Starbucks Reserve with that pricing. Pros: Awesome beef pho! Cons: Vietnamese iced coffee is ridiculously priced! read more

Pho Bac Restaurant - Pho dac Biet (medium) - Vietnamese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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They provide real rooster sriracha! I know it sounds lame but I can't eat pho without the real sriracha. The pho was good and came out really hot. The service was quick and friendly. The seating area seems crowded but it's a pho restaurant. Can't expect it to be fancy. Worth coming here to eat when you crave for pho. read more

Pho Bac Restaurant - Pho tai nam bo viên - Vietnamese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Order: - Pho Tai (3.5/5) - Pork Chop (3.5/5) Pros: - Quick service - Authentic Vietnamese food - Large menu with a lot of options to choose from Cons: - Very busy so you will probably have to wait. Luckily, the wait isn't that long - I honestly felt like my pho was a bit bland and could have used more seasoning and the pork chop was too rich with soy sauce Overall: The food was okay. I would honestly give this place a 3.5, but am rating it a 4 as I don't really think it's a 3/5. I came to Dallas thinking the Vietnamese food would be mind-blowingly amazing as there is a very large Vietnamese population here, but the Vietnamese food I've had in Elmhurst, Queens, NY is a lot better with larger portions... read more

Pho Bac Restaurant - Pork chop - Vietnamese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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The pho was good, and the portion size was huge. I ordered the medium chicken pho. The service was super quick too! The only thing I didn't like was that I felt rushed to place an order since multiple servers kept asking for my order every minute or so. read more

Their pho is consistently good (I've been back 4 times since my first review). However this time I wanted try something different and ordered their Banh Mi Đặc Biệt with Pate. Unfortunately it did not deliver. There was too much soy sauce which was a weird flavor and it tasted as if it were missing some key flavors. read more

Pho Bac Restaurant - Bánh Mì - Vietnamese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Quoc Anh, Phat, Phúc. They are the best servers!. Very Kind, friendly, and helpful! Food is very good. Nice restaurant. thanks!!

The best pho I ever had!! And the service was very attentive. I am looking forward to my next visit.

Food was great! Service was super fast. Food came out 5-8 minutes after ordering. The restaurant is relatively always busy. Food: 4.75/5 * Pho Bo (beef noodle soup): 4.5/5 - tái (rare beef eye-of-round): 5/5 - chin (well done brisket): 3.5/5 - bo vien (beef meatballs): 5/5 * Fresh spring rolls: 5/5 read more

Pho Bac Restaurant - Small Pho bo w/ rare beef eye of round, well done brisket, and beef meatballs - Vietnamese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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I have only had two things here. The place is crowded at lunch time and the restaurant is a good size. However, the tables move quickly. I had the beef pho, I believe it was the first choice. The pho hit the spot. Also ordered the Vietnamese egg rolls and they were meh. I would go back again for the pho. read more

Pho Bac Restaurant - Beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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I'm so confused as to why this restaurant had such a huge line, and I was told that this is the best pho restaurant in Dallas. I can list maybe 5 pho places in Austin that are better than this one, and Austin's Vietnamese food scene is abysmal. The pho itself had an incredibly bland flavor. I found myself adding whatever sauces and chili oils I could to just make it taste slightly better. The meat quality isn't good either, and they give you maybe one slice of meat per meat that you order. I only ordered four meats out of the maybe ten options they had, so I was pretty disappointed by the amount of protein. I also tried my mom's grilled pork rice dish. It looked well cooked, but it also lacked a lot of flavor. I will give points for their eggrolls. They definitely have some pretty delicious fried eggrolls. I definitely won't be back. If this is the best that Dallas can offer, I can understand why people come here. However, I'm a huge pho fan and was severely disappointed by how much flavor and richness their pho broth lacks. read more

Pho Bac Restaurant - a plate of food - Vietnamese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

I love that you can get your pho in different sizes!!! Sometimes you just want a little bite of this and a little bite of that :) I came with friends and we got a grilled pork banh mi and pho with rare beef eye of round as the meat choice. Their banh mi was more unique than the ones I've had from other viet spots in Plano in that it had a lot of red onion and the pork had an actual grill taste lmao. Everything was really good and service was fast! read more

Pho was great, they definitely delivered and are a true rival to pho Pasteur 1 + 2. They also have bánh mì and your standard in terms of Vietnamese drinks like Vietnamese coffee and lemonade Very crowded though so make sure you come early to be accommodated, especially if they have a large party. read more

Pho Bac Restaurant - Salty lemonade - Vietnamese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Really good food, and it came so fast! Had the chicken pho. I would highly recommend.

The whole restaurant smells like delicious beef broth when you walk in. And boy, was this place packed! Plenty of parking available. Ordered: Beef round pho (regular size) This place was delicious! The regular sized pho was enough for me. They were generous with their meats, and noodles. The broth was very flavorful, and warmed my tummy. read more

Pho Bac Restaurant - Beef round pho bowl (size: Regular) - Vietnamese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

After trying different pho restaurants in Dallas, I will agree with others that Pho Bac has the best pho in town! I'm pretty picky with my pho broth, especially when my dad cooks the best pho ever, but since moving from home, this would be the place to go when I'm craving pho. Their service is pretty fast. The restaurant always seem to be popping every time I come, during lunch or early dinner. I came at 3 PM on a weekday once and it was still packed. The prices aren't bad, and the portion is pretty decent. I usually go for the pho dac biet in medium or large size ($10-12), and it'll fill me up. My sister tried their bo kho dish and she liked it as well. The broth is definitely flavorful, light and rich, reminds me of my old pho restaurant in Saigon. They give a decent amount of meats as well, and the tai (raw beef) isn't cooked when they bring it out, which is exactly what I'm looking for. They recently took away the hoisin and siracha bottle, so you'd have to ask the server to bring out extra sauce cups if you need more. Overall, it's a pretty solid place with fast service and flavorful broth. I'd definitely recommend if you're looking for authentic Vietnamese pho in the Dallas area! read more

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Best pho I've ever had, get the Kobe beef or crunch fat beef it is so good I love this food, it always is a treat eating here and the owner is awesome and amazing and the bone broth is made with good ingredients! read more

Fun place! Always busy, great service. Excellent place to people watch. Amazing food.

Luckily I grew up nearby to Pho Bac. I don't know why I've never written a review yet, but this place definitely deserves to be known. My family has always either gone to Pho Pasteur or Pho Bac, and you really can't go wrong with either, but this is for Pho Bac. My usual go-to is their combination pho. On the menu you can choose size, meats, etc for their pho and I don't see combination listed anywhere, but I just tell the server that's what I want. I typically get the large and it fills me up just right. Another favorite of my parents is the Pho Ga Classic (chicken pho) and the red rice with fried cornish hen. My parents have chat with the owners once in a while and they do pride themselves in the quality if ingredients they use and always try to provide the best and freshest ingredients in all their dishes. It's no wonder they've been around since I was a kid and continue to do so well. They're often busy, but service is fast and you can always order food to-go. I usually come here at least once every time I come back to Dallas to visit my parents and will continue to do so. read more

ORDER Pho Bo with Everything except Shrimp Bun Bo Kho I had been here before and when I went the first time, the pho was mid because the broth kind of just tasted like water. When I went this time, the pho was more flavored and tasted better. The meats were good in the pho and overall was decent pho for a restaurant (I come from a Vietnamese family so I guess there is some bias toward homemade pho). My friend had the Bun Bo Kho and she said that everything tasted pretty decent except for the beef, which was hard and tough. VIBES Definitely a busy restaurant! We went around dinner time on a Sunday and it was packed. Great place to hang out and eat Vietnamese food, but a little bit on the louder side. There's a decent amount of tables and seats, but they also clear and set up tables very quickly, making room for more people. SERVICE Service overall is alright. Food came out in a timely manner. One thing that I would note is that it did take a while for stuff to come out such as water, other drinks, or things we asked for in addition. When we went to pay, the lines get relatively long and sometimes clog up the walking space; however, they are still very quick with each transaction. read more

Pho Bac Restaurant - Pho Bo and Bun Bo Kho - Vietnamese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

First time and it was amazing. Staff friendly too. Pho was super Hot and flavorful. Price is good too!

Great service and home-y ambience of Vietnamese restaurants. I've had the pho tai and com suon nuong, and both are great! Solid broth and good portion sizes! I also appreciate the drinks like the ca phe sua da and chanh muoi :) Authentic stamp of approval! read more

First time having pho and i really enjoyed it! The portions are big so i suggest starting with a small bowl your first time. Add some sriracha sauce for a little more spice read more

Pho Bac Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

They're busy, but once seated, the service is quick. Love their pho with brisket.. thankfully the brisket isn't fatty like other pho restaurants. I often order the XL size and share it with my 5 year old. Always recommend this place to anyone asking for a pho spot in the area. read more

This place is always packing because their phở broth is very authentic! Also highly recommend their bánh mì.

Beef stew noodle soup is the best! This is my favorite pho place and young coconut juice is so good and healthy, highly recommend!

So freaking good. Got a bahn mi and would definitely return for pho. Always packed and well worth it!

Extremely average. This restaurant uses substitutes for authentic ingredients where they can. Example- this fake Siracacha hot sauce ruined my pho. My spring roll was substituted with a thin slice of pork loaf instead of actual pork like traditionally. Just another disappointing pho spot. The good reviews demonstrates their inconsistencies in quality like someone said before. Come here for a 50/50 chance of good food or bad food. Sounds like not worth a gamble read more

Pho Bac Restaurant - Not the real thing. Very vinegary - Vietnamese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Good stuff. Best pho in the town. Service is fast and great. My favorite is chicken pho.

I looove this place! Especially their kobe beef pho! It makes the broth so rich and flavorful! And if I don't get the kobe beef, my other go-to is the rare beef eye-of-round/tripe/tendon combo! This place is located in a shopping center with plenty of parking. Once seated, if you order pho, your order comes out fairly quickly. Don't wait any longer...come check out this place now! read more

Pho Bac Restaurant - Pho with rare beef eye-of-round/tripe/tendon combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Solid pho place in Richardson. This place is very busy but for a really good reason, the pho broth is clean and flavorful! The restaurant gets really busy but the workers are fast and efficient! Bonus tip ask for a side of meat fat to add into your pho broth for extra flavor! read more

I'm from NY and I must say this place makes good noodles, egg rolls, and spring rolls. Came with my husband (half vietnamese) and we tried a variety of stuff. Beef pho- the soup is so flavorful and deep. You can tell they been simmering for a long time. We both agreed it was good. Bun bo hue- also delicious, although different from what I'm used to in NY. The soup here is not as oily which I actually prefer. Still flavorful with just the right amount of kick. Egg rolls- tightly wrapped and nicely fried. Delicious as well. Spring rolls- also yummy. They have shrimp and vietnamese ham(?) in it. My husband also thought their salty plum drink was much much better than the way they make it in NY. Good ratio of saltiness and sweetness. Highly recommend this place. read more

The best pho I've had no other place compares to pho back. The most delicious pho ever. Tastes like home. I always get the spring rolls and beef pho. read more

Pho Bac Restaurant - Spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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I approve this Vietnamese restaurant. Pho was good and their lime juice was so refreshing. Food was quick as well. read more

Pho Bac Restaurant - Chicken and combination pho with fresh squeezed lime juice - Vietnamese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

It looks like a hole in the wall but was packed for lunch. I had the chicken pho which was good for $11. The only complaint I had was that my chicken wasn't fresh and had lot of fat, that had to be picked out. The broth also didn't have much flavor on its own. The egg rolls and Thai tea were great! read more