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    Pho Central

    4.1 (125 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese, Noodles
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    PHO CENTRAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    A4. Grilled Pork Spring Rolls
    Heather R.

    I really wanted some pho and this place is close to my house. It was a cold Thursday night when me and the hubby rolled in. It was moderately busy but there was a late dinner rush after we arrived, somewhere around 7:15 pm. The dining area is pretty large with many tables and some booths (?) along the walls. A large flatscreen television was playing women's basketball. We were told to take any seat we wanted, so we sat at Table 6. I hadn't had food all day so I was starving. We were brought two laminated menus and given some time to look them over. We ordered the pork and shrimp spring rolls, as well as some crispy, pork-filled egg rolls. Hubby thought the spring rolls were a little loose and prone to falling apart, but I didn't have the same issue. I thought everything was great. The dipping sauces that came with the appetizers was also delicious. They served the peanut sauce warm. I nibbled some of the shredded carrot garnish and was pleased to learn it was pickled! We were given complimentary glasses of water, but we both opted for milk tea. I got taro, the hubby got coconut. My drink was tasty enough, but the powdered flavoring that was used kept collecting on the bottom of my plastic cup and I had to frequently stir it up. Not a deal breaker, just a note. I ordered a large bowl of the classic Pho Central soup with all the fixings: steak, meatballs, tripe, and tendon. I was very excited that they had this on the menu. Most pho places I've looked up don't seem to want to offer tripe or tendon, both of which are favorites of mine. The hubby got a large pho with just steak. We were brought a generous plate of basil, fresh sliced jalapeños, mung bean sprouts, and juicy lime wedges. I have to say, this was the best pho I've discovered since moving here at the beginning of the pandemic. It was flavorful and the meat portions were good. I was very happy that they gave me so much tendon! (Some places can be stingy with it.) I suddenly noticed that the restaurant had emptied out, and it was then I realized they'd closed. (I thought they were open until 9 pm, but it was actually 8.) However, no one came over to hurry us. They let us finish eating in peace. (We were almost done anyway.) We apologized for holding them up, quickly paid, and left. Overall, I thought it was an enjoyable experience, and I'm looking forward to returning sometime in the near future!

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    Lucía B.

    Wow! My friend and I came to eat during our lunch break, and were nicely surprised. The ambiance was chill, with booths and tables to sit at. The waitress dropped off our menus and then quickly took our orders. The food arrived within ten minutes, and may I say it was DELICIOUS. We both had brisket pho with chicken spring rolls and regular shrimp spring rolls. We're very picky about the pho we eat and this one surpassed the standards. We'll be back!!!

    Misty S.

    The food and bubble tea/smoothies here are good. They have a great variety of items on the menu. I tried the taro smoothie with lychee jelly ($4) and it was sweet and delicious! The $4.75 traditional Banh Mi (Vietnamese sandwich) was small, but had good flavors. The fresh jalapenos in it were nice and spicy. The $8.50 chargrilled shrimp, chicken and egg roll dish was tasty and filling. Service was good and there are plenty of seating inside. Every Saturday, kids (10 and under) eat free with a purchase of 1 adult meal. There are 4 different options on the kids menu. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2020

    Ray S.

    A good friend of mine told me about this place so I decided to stop on in. Walked and had the pick of the litter on where to sit; so to speak. I was greeted before walking in the door. I sat down and ordered my shrimp Vietnamese spring rolls. I went and washed my hands and the rolls were on Meeting me back at my table; And they were very good. They were thinly wrapped which was great-I had the opportunity to really enjoy the taste of them with my fish sauce. 2-3 minutes later my main dish was joining the table. I must say the Pho Ga was what I needed it really hit the spot. Oh did I say that it was good. There was so much chicken in my bowl. Great staff, clean resturant (including restrooms), quick & efficient service with good tasting food. And NO FLIES!!!! 5

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    Gary R.

    WOW! Is what I have to say about Pho Central. Great place the staff is awesome and very friendly. Now as for the food, man this place is a MUST come to. The food is equally as awesome as the staff. I have eaten lunch here everyday for the past week. I love this place

    We drive from Pearland to eat here. It's very good. Everything is so fresh. Can't go wrong. The owners and staff are very friendly. Very clean, also. They even welcomed our high school tennis team after a tournament. Great place!!

    P7. Steak and Fatty Brisket Soup Milk tea w no bobba :/ guess they dont have bobba right after they open?
    Lizet G.

    Broth tastes amazinggggg my only complain is it had a tiny amount of meat in the pho... still id come again and ask for extra meat (no biggie)

    Thai tea with boba and a smile.
    Amanda M.

    Love love love this restaurant. Very clean and very fast service typically. Spring rolls and pho are incredible and fresh as are their rice and vermicelli dishes. Always a steady crowd coming in and out. I also really enjoy their vegetarian options as a meat eater. The lemongrass tofu is really good.

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    Prompt service, great food-best Bo Luc lac & Vietnamese ice coffee. Restaurant is very clean.

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    Pho Central is the best of the best I love this place the food is so delicious my #1 Vietnamese restaurant I love it so much!

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    Pho Central is always consistent and delicious. Great price for lunch with their Pho Combo. The owner is amazingly friendly.

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    My friends and I stumbled upon this place in our search to find somewhere to eat to celebrate our…read morebirthdays and I'm so glad we did! The restaurant was empty around 2PM when we got there. We walked in and were told to sit where we wanted and handed menus. They took our drink orders first and after bringing our drinks, they also brought us small bowls with a consume style chicken soup/broth. This was tasty, I enjoyed it. They took our orders a couple of minutes after as well. We started by getting 3 appetizers, the calamari, chicken satay and the dumplings. My friend ordered the Pad Thai (medium level spicy ness so maybe a 2-3?), and my other friend and I got the Maiasian fried rice box which comes with shrimp fried rice and a fried chicken cutlet on top. You can also choose your level of spice on this dish. My friend went with a 2 and I chose not to get it spicy as spicy food causes me stomach issues. After placing our order, our first appetizer came out in about 5 minutes and it was the calamari. I could see the seasoning on the breading, they looked tasty and some were fried crispier than others but nothing was overcooked. Upon first bite, the flavor was really good but the spice on them kicks in after you've ate it and they are HOT. I can handle a small amount of heat but these felt like a 5. Needless to say I only ate two. The chicken satay was my favorite of the appetizers, the dipping sauce is peanut butter forward which I loved because you get the saltiness right away along with that PB taste and the sweetness and mild spice come after. The cucumber provided with the satay was the cooling agent I needed to sedate the heat from the calamari. It was cool, refreshing and sweet. The dumplings were pork and shrimp and come with a soy dipping sauce. They were tasty as well, not the best I've had, but enjoyable. Seasoned perfectly. My dish, the Maiasian fried rice box was delicious! The shrimp are a nice size, fairly big, and my favorite vegetable in the rice was the broccoli. The chicken cutlet was fried perfectly too. I really enjoyed it and the one my friend got wasn't too spicy at a level 2. I'd say it was still pretty mild. I did get a taste of the Pad Thai and at a level 3 spice I'd say. It was sweet with that spice kicking in after. It was milder than I thought but over all still a good Pad Thai. After we finished eating, they brought us to go boxes since we all didn't really finish our plates. It was a lot of food and they also brought us these home made cookies with a chocolate frosting on them in the shape of a star. Not sure what kind of cookies these were, maybe sugar cookies I'd say, but they were DELICIOUS! If they would sell boxes of these to go I'd buy 2 or 3 of them hahaha. They were the best thing to end our meals with. I forgot to mention that our food came out pretty fast, and the kitchen is in the dining area so you can see, hear and smell the food being prepared. Aside from the sound of the chef cooking, the restaurant has a quiet ambience and I find it quite cozy. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area. It's really a hidden gem.

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