ordered a small steak pho for $15 and only got three small pieces of steak seriously. On top of that, the broth was extremely salty, like it was overloaded with sodium. Definitely not what I expected for the price.i would give it 2/10 read more

Great pho. Fast friendly service. Clean tables and bathrooms. Tender meat and a full iced coffee. Will come back again. read more

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I liked the way the pho was packaged. I was having stomach discomfort so I purchased the chicken 2 days in a row. It helped my stomach feel so much better. An elevated chicken soup, soothing and comforting. It doesn't come with all of the usual pho accompaniments so that deducts 1 *. read more

I ordered delivery and they packed my soup with a fly stuck on the lid on the inside, dead and wet. I don't know how you managed to not see this fly as you're packing, and how they even get inside like that if the restaurant is kept sanitary. Disgusting, I wouldn't trust how clean they are here. read more

Pho Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Colesville, Maryland

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The best in the area by far. It is go good and it tastes very rich in flavor. I love how it can be delivered by my house! I'm not sure if we got Uber eats or the store itself but we had a nice Pho day with some milk tea. It was terrific. read more

Pho Cafe - It's literally SO good and I am super picky with PHO. Out of all the ones I've had this is very close to number one, and it delivers! - Vietnamese Near Me - Colesville, Maryland

The food was amazing, and I had my first boba and it was fantastic. 10 out 10 recommend

Great Pho Broth! This is my second favorite pho place in the area. Summer rolls are very good too. read more

My teenage son and his friend eat here semi regularly. We went yesterday and the interior was clean and well lit. Pleasant for sitting and enjoying a meal. The boys have gone enough times that the staff knew their order (which the boys love) and I would say the staff/management are very nice, better than you expect. I enjoy the gyoza and P9 brisket and skirt flank. I will admit I don't eat Pho that often, but 3/5 of my family do, and they say the food is excellent and keep going back. I'm really glad this restaurant is in our neighborhood. Thank you Pho Cafe! read more

I'll start by saying that service was on point. The one woman managing the front of the house never stopped moving-- she was taking orders, running food, checking on guests, clearing tables, and closing out bills for a more-than-half-full restaurant. Our drinks and seaweed salad arrived as quickly as I could have hoped for, with cooked-through tapioca pearls in my milk tea and a premixed Vietnamese coffee. I'll probably skip the summer rolls next time since I prefer peanut sauce over hoisin sauce with that particular app. The pho overall was just okay: excellent quality meat, but somewhat light broth and clumpy noodles. I'm glad I skipped the seafood pho, since I'm not a fan of imitation crab sticks. I intend to come back during offpeak hours (parking can get competitive in the shared strip lot) to try the pho ga and teriyaki beef short ribs, if for no other reason than to throw more money their way. read more

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Placed a carry out order. Ordered four of the same soup. Service was prompt and soups were piping hot. Establishment looked clean, with limited seating. Will consider for future orders. read more

I'm the biggest fan of Pho. This place is the best in my neighborhood. Perfect place to go when you need a quick bit of comfort food

The place and the food is a five star! The service is a 2.5 star. My niece and I wanted Pho yesterday and happened to find one 5 minutes from our home. We never knew there was one there, it is right next door to the Crab shack. In the shopping center at New Hampshire. There is plenty of parking around, but it is rare to get a space right in front of the store. We went in there is plenty of space to sit. The waitress just said hi and asked if we are eating in or in. We said in, she only left the desk when we said we are eating in. I ordered a honeydew smoothie and seafood pho and my niece had the number 2 well done. Our food came after 2 to 4 minutes. This food was well cooked, I have had shrimp Pho in two other Pho places and the taste was different. I recommended to come here if you want well cooked pho. Yes the wait is a little longer, but it is worth the wait. read more

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Fast and friendly service. Food always comes out fresh and hot. Establishment is clean and inviting. I've been here a few times and will continue to visit location. read more

Pho Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Colesville, Maryland

The first thing I'm going to say is that two of these 5 star reviewers have only written one review...and that's of this restaurant...so take those with a grain of salt. My family and I went here tonight in what I think is their third day of being open. The decor is pleasant and there's gentle piano music playing over the speakers. The staff seem friendly and there is a very cute baby running around. I'll post a picture of the menu but as you'll soon find out, it's not very extensive. Here's what I can tell you about what we ordered: Mango smoothie: big and yummy. My 10 year old loved it. I thought it was pretty darn good too. Gyoza dumplings: not very big but tasty and a nice appetizer. Vietnamese fried egg roll: a little pricey ($4.25) for two but okay. Nothing out of the ordinary. Grilled chicken and rice: we wanted to order the pork chop but they were out (or didn't have it yet). The chicken was a little dry but had a nice flavor to it. There's a very light breading on it too which gives it a little extra something something. Bo vien pho (meatball): the soup was very nice and the noodles were perfect. The meatballs were less chewy (tripey) than I've had in other places. They had a delicate flavor, shall we say. The basil and bean sprouts were nice and fresh. I saw an order of the fresh shrimp summer roll go to another table and it looked awesome. I'm definitely ordering that next time. All told I would say it was a good but not great meal. The bill was also a bit steep considering the amount of food provided. Considering that it's about 7 minutes from my house, though, there's a 100% chance I'll be coming back. If the owners are reading this, might I suggest expanding your menu to include spring rolls and maybe a lemon grass pork? read more

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Second time here, strawberry boba smoothie, meatball pho and seaweed fries - it was perfect. The soup wasn't as flavorful as anticipated, also saltier than I'm used to but we ate it all and were happy. Good portions, great service and clean environment. Also tolerant of my fun, silly and often loud kid. read more

Don't let the 3.5star turn you off! We came here as our regular pho place (Pho Real, also amazing!) is closed on Tuesdays. First time here and it's excellent! Broth is delicious- perfectly seasoned and perfectly salty. Noodles were extra thin and cooked just right. We had the brisket and flank, and meatball pho and they were both great. Service was fast and very friendly. We will be back! read more

Get this pho when I'm in the mood for something warm or not feeling well. Their to go package of the chicken pho is 10/10. Always include a lot of meat and warm broth. No issues with customer service and always timely preparation. read more

Whenever I'm feeling under the weather. The pho here hits the spot! Pretty generous for takeout. Soup is very hot which is what I like.

The "pho" used to be 5 star, unbelievable, especially surprising in a strip mall. You could really taste the painstaking efforts to boil the bones for the best broth. And the seafood pho... to die for... Yum! It could compete with the some of the best Pho in the country! But since the covid pandemic it's gone down to a 2.5 star. Perhaps they lost their best cook, I don't know what happened but I'm very disappointed! I've tried it several times, and well, it's only gotten worse. It used to be worth traveling great distances to eat this food. But sadly, the pho, now is just barely average, nothing noteworthy, an average strip mall pho joint. Tastes like, dare I say, a broth mix packet with minimal portions. Heartbreaking! I really hope this is just a temporary problem & they plan to fix it soon, because me & my family and friends used to love this place! read more

I don't get to enjoy pho often because it is not my husband's cup of tea, but when I do order it -- it is always Pho Cafe. There are lots of options for whatever my mood is for pho - beef, shrimp, tripe, etc. The broth is very flavorful. The bean sprouts are always crisp and the basil leaves are never even bruised - its like witchcraft! I also want to recommend the seaweed shaker fries and the Gyoza. Both are delicious. The fries are cooked to perfection. read more

I go here all the time. The lady who works behind the counter is great! She handles all the Uber and grub hub folks carry out and dine in. The food is my comfort food. Love love love their bubble tea! read more

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So lets start with I work in the shopping center so I really wanted to like this place. The pho is not bad, nothing special but not bad. Appetizers were satisfyingly. The problem is when you get the the teriyaki. The price isn't great although with inflation im usually ok with that. That problem is the contents. The NY Steak Teriyaki: Very fatty steak, way undercooked broccoli and carrots (still crunchy) and plain lettuce with no dressing all this for $19.07 Beef short ribs: Same as the NY steak platter except with bland short ribs with not enough teriyaki so cover them Over all I will be eating the Teriyaki from Sushi Ninja. read more

The food is always good, hot, and ready on time when ordering ahead. They offer one of the best vegetarian broths around, and the meat broth is also very good. Soups come with the basic toppings (basil, bean sprouts), which are always fresh and crisp. The vegetarian soup comes with a good quantity of vegetables. This is our go-to local eatery. Well done! read more

I've tried a few pho places, this place is the ONLY ONE I keep returning to whenever I have a pho craving. The broth is so rich and flavorful but light at the same time! Also, I ALWAYS get the small and it's literally like a large Definitely getting the best bang for your buck! I've also ordered carry-out- super nice customer service, they don't try to rush you as you're ordering! Always a plus point in my book! Definitely try this place out- major hidden gem! read more

My sister and I were in the area and decided to try some pho for lunch. We shared a large chicken pho (number 17) carry out. It was really nicely packaged with chop sticks, a spoon, the broth, a bowl with noodles and chicken, and a plastic bag with basil, jalapeno peppers, lime, and bean sprouts. There was also a small packet of siracha sauce and hoisin. The broth was tasty, it seemed to me there was a little more star anise flavor than I'm used to, but it was good. The chicken was cut in match box size sticks rather than sliced, which actually made it easier to eat with chop sticks. For 2 people for lunch the large size pho was more than enough. At $10 for 2 people it certainly was better than any fast food place nearby. They have apparently recently added some teriyaki meats to their menu, they have spring, summer and egg rolls, plus some other appetizers. It was a very pleasing lunch for two at a great price. read more

disclaimer- this is the first time I had pho, so I have nothing to compare it to. I got the vegetarian one. The broth was fresh and tasty, came with carrots, broccoli, onions, green onions, tofu, and then bag of sprouts, lime, and more. Yummy sauce. My family got chicken pho and they loved it. read more

Pho Cafe - Vegetarian pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Colesville, Maryland

Stopped for lunch and seated right away. Our service was excellent since we were the only one eating in. They had plenty of carry out orders. I had the Pho with steak. It was delicious. The broth was good and extremely hot. With Pho in the name it didn't blow me away although good I expected the best I have ever had. My bad. I will be back to try other items on the menu. read more

Pho Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Colesville, Maryland

I was a little surprised by some of the bad reviews this place got, although I somewhat understand them. The servers were not Vietnamese so I was initially skeptical, but my Vietnamese family and I definitely enjoyed our bowls of Pho. Some things were a little off (like the tendon) but I liked the Pho Ga (number 17 I think). It's definitely going to be my go-to Pho place when I'm too lazy to trek over to Pho Nam in Rockville. Ambiance is nice and traditional. Menu is a little limited but all you need is good Pho. read more

Pho Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Colesville, Maryland

I wouldn't call myself a "pho connoisseur" like others who have left reviews on here, but I was born and raised in Vietnam, so I think I pseudo-know what I am talking about. I ordered a large Pho because I was very very hungry and my oh my was it a mistake. Honestly, it tasted just, not right! It's hard to put it into words but the spices were off. It has a distinct after taste that I can only best describe as "bland". If that makes sense. Good pho broth has flavors of a multitude of spices: star anise, clove, cinnamon, ginger, plenty others (in vietnam 24 spices is the norm for pho broth). The broth I had here tastes like pure beef broth which has been cooked with onions. Those are the only 2 flavors I can distinguish. It's wholeheartedly bland. Oh and there was not much meat at all. I had some itty bitty bits of meat floating around in my bowl that I had to actively hunt down lol. I also feel a little crazy saying this, but their hoisin sauce doesn't taste right... anyone who thinks the same please let me know. I thought all restaurants get their sauce from like the same sauce dealer or something. But this is the first time I have had a restaurant whose hoisin sauce tasted different like others. It has a funky after taste. By the way, don't expect authenticity too much. The staff isn't Vietnamese. I suppose that's why the soup doesn't taste so good. Service was good. Hence the 2 stars. read more

Pho Cafe - From a Vietnamese person's perspective, just the way the onions were cut indicates to me that this is not an authentic bowl of Pho... - Vietnamese Near Me - Colesville, Maryland

I noticed this pho cafe a few weeks ago and was really excited for it to be open soon! Being that it's like 10 mins away from where I live, but that's not the point. On to the place & food. 1. It's located in a small shopping center right off the intersection of Randolph road and New Hampshire ave where the Giant is at. Parking is scarce and tight so be careful backing out ! 2. The inside looks nice and very lit (lightening wise) with a good amount of seats/tables for couple and families - though I think the max capacity is 20. There are no single seaters! 3. Only condiments on the table are housin and sriracha sauce. No chili paste unfortunately... 4. Menu is just two pages. Left side being the pho and the right being the rice dishes & beverages. Prices are what you would expect at most pho places. $8.95 for a large and a dollar less for small. 5. I ordered number 1 (L): beef brisket, flank, soft tendon, steak. The very first thing noticed when my bowl arrived, was the dark broth - That is not normal because the broth is suppose to be light where you can see all the ingredients in your bowl. The broth gave off this strong non-beefy aroma which nearly turned my appetite down and that's also abnormal when it comes to pho. The first thing you do (before you drench your broth with condiments) is try the broth to determine if it's good or not. My WORD WAS IT UTTERLY CONFUSING AND BAD! It's like they used those fake prepackaged beef pho powders !! After that first sip, I wanted to just pay and leave, but I hate wasting food - so I sucked it up and finished it (NOT the broth). The meats even tasted weird, I guess only because it soaked in that bad broth... The tendon was all rubbery rather than getting the gelatin-soft texture. I know most (if not all) my Vietnamese pho lover patrons would agree with me. Now, I'm not steering anyone away from trying this place out, but heed my WARNING - for winter is coming... P.s Their other condiments of bean sprouts and basil leaf are small portions. Did I mention they don't serve jalapenos and give a ton of limes? What a sad evening for me... :( P.P.S Try 'Mi La Cay' off on university Blvd in Wheaton, I would totally recommend that place! My #1. read more

Pho Cafe - Number 1 large - Vietnamese Near Me - Colesville, Maryland

This pho spot is actually pretty good. If you live in the general Colesville area, it's decent where you no longer have to travel to Pho Real in Burtonsville nor go down to White Oak's Pho and Grill any longer. Things I'm a fan of: Good broth, noodle consistency, meat/noodle ratio, super clean, convenient and new space Things I'm not a fan of: Limited menu, disposable chopsticks (the wood starts fraying in hot broths), sauces were more watery than usual, warm water with no ice & confused service read more

Pho Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Colesville, Maryland

Not bad! Close to home, and when wanting Pho, easy to get to! Flavorful broth, decent amount of food! read more

Pho Cafe - Large Number 4 - Vietnamese Near Me - Colesville, Maryland

So I ordered this on Uber eats and there are soo many disappointments. First of all I order a large shrimp pho $3.00 extra, ive NEVER in all of my years seen any slice a shrimp in half the long way..lmao what a rip off. They give you 3 shrimp but cut them in half to make it look like 6. I also ordered a large and in the take out bag it's so much less than what you would get if you were in the actual restaurant because the carry out containers are SMALL, another rip off. Last but not least, their pho recipe doesn't even taste like pho- AT ALL. Needless to say, they won't get my business again. read more

The service here is not excellent; you walk in and say yells, "dine-in or take out" she does not seem welcoming and walks around slamming the doors like she's having a bad day both times I ate there. When you ask for a to-go container, she questions you like you are her child. The pho is bland, and the only thing I like about this location is that the vegetables are fresh. read more

Pho Cafe - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Colesville, Maryland

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Im never disappointed when I come here. I always order the same thing. I simply go out to the counter and ask which pho has the least amount of fat on the meat. Lol I think it's the well done flank and brisket. The broth is good and I 86 the bean sprouts and add extra jalepenos. The smoothies there aren't bad either. I will definately be back. read more

We enjoyed our food. It was fresh and tasted good. My wife had the teriyaki chicken and really enjoyed it.

Let me preface this by saying I ate a few slices of pizza minutes before eating here. We won't discuss how large the slices were but we'll just say the box weighed 50% less. Came here because the other pho establishment is now closed on Tuesdays. Ordered the number 1 large and I'm usually not a fan of tripe or tendon but what the heck I'll give it a shot. Got this to go because pandemic. The food comes in this plastic bowls which, at first, don't look large but there is definitely a lot of noodles and company in there. Not a lot of meat, I'll add, but just enough or slightly less than enough. Again, I had a few slices of pizza minutes before. The broth wasn't too salty or too bland which was nice but could use a little more cilantro. In the to go package each bowl gets their own little baggie of basil, jalapeno pepper, and bean sprouts which I thought was great because you don't have to share with others. They also give you sirarcha in a little packet and the brown sauce in a little cup. read more

I tried the seafood soup, very great tasting soup. Had clams, crab meat, rice noodles and a good amount of shrimp. I was full I could not finish the meal. The salmon with carrots was equally great :). Environment was clean, yet cold. The heater must have not been working while I dined. I was freezing. Staff=2 waitress's very observant and fast! I tried the thai bubble tea and the cappuccino smoothie. Overall I was satisfied and left feeling full in a good way. Appetizer = dumplings were a nice touch! Good place for quality food and service. read more

I normally don't write reviews, but I felt compelled to write this. The food is so tasty and pretty authentic (I'm Vietnamese). I ordered delivery and I'm very impressed with the containers holding the pho. Other pho places don't have fancy plastic bowls like this place! Keep doing what you're doing! I will certainly order again. read more

I've been coming here for like 4 years. Pretty much since they opened. Everything is on point all the time except the broth, which is inconsistent. the basil, bean sprouts, and jalapenos are good quality, the meat is good and they give you enough to have a piece with every bite of noodles. But the broth is the most important part, and sometimes it's amazing, other times it's okay. Last time I came here my bowl was pure heaven, the time before that i'm pretty sure my broth was ocean water. I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt because it hits more than it misses. Overall a good place and definitely welcome in Colesville. read more