Pho City is a classic Vietnamese restaurant that my family and I have been coming to for years, and it continues to be one of those reliable spots we can count on. One thing I really appreciate about Pho City is the consistently great service. Whether we're ordering takeout or dining in, the staff is always friendly and attentive, and I've had a positive experience every time. We typically order a combination of pho and rice plates. I usually go back and forth between the Grilled Pork Combination Rice Plate, which comes with grilled pork, shredded pork, meat pie, and a side salad, or the Grilled Korean Ribs. Both are great choices! The grilled pork plate has a nice variety if you want to try a little bit of everything, while the Korean ribs are another favorite when I'm craving something hearty. The portions here are also HUGE! I usually end up taking leftovers home, so you definitely get a good amount of food for your meal. Overall, if you're looking for a solid and consistent Vietnamese restaurant with good food, generous portions, and dependable service, I highly recommend giving Pho City a try. There's a reason my family has continued coming back over the years! read more

Pho City - Grilled Pork, Shredded Pork, Pie, Rice Plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Ordered the large beef pho ($15) with fresh noodles and fresh spring rolls with shrimp and grilled pork ($9). I found the pho to be really well balanced. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the broth was very decent. The meat toppings were generous and not stinky. The pho here definitely sits at top 2 out of the pho places I've tried in south sac area. The fresh spring rolls were average and nothing special. I probably wouldn't order it again as I've had better elsewhere but still good for the price. Place is rather old school so don't expect above and beyond service. The auntie servers barely speak English! Shouldn't have trouble finding parking. read more

Pho City - Spring rolls with Shrimp and Pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Pho City was recommended to us on a Reddit thread. For a while, it's been our go-to spot. I highly recommend ordering their fresh-made pho noodles though. I usually order the chicken pho and everyone else here orders beef pho. Their spring roll appetizers are delicious too. Better than most places I've tried. One time my mom ordered their Bun Bo Hue and it was shockingly good. This isn't an item I typically order at a Vietnamese restaurant because there's no way you can compare it to mom's cooking. I'd say for the majority of the times we've picked up or order or had it delivered, it was a fantastic experience. This week, I had it delivered and the chicken was received cold. Not even warm but cold and pink in some areas. I didn't think much of it because I've never gotten sick here before but I got so sick from it this time. I always raved about this spot for anyone visiting the area that it was the best pho spot in NorCal. We've lived in the Bay and SoCal and this place is still better than anything I've had so far. I have never received cold chicken from a pho order before so not sure if it just got contaminated but no one seemed to care about the customer food poisoning after I informed them. I'm sure it rarely happens but you probably shouldn't have drivers deliver refrigerated chicken for a pho order. It also had a stronger smell to it. Please do better Pho City, you were doing so good for a while! read more

I have been craving BBH for so long and I'm trying it at every Viet restaurant I go to. Large BBH - quite flavorful, but maybe had just a tiny bit too much fish sauce and not enough spice for me. Includes lots of sliced pork, beef, cha lua, Two pieces of pork blood, No pork knuckle, but a few slices of the ham hock. Lots of noodles! This was enough for me to take half to go and have lunch the next day. Large Pho Dac Biet - you get your choice of noodles, but we stuck with regular rice noodles. Comes with meatballs, sliced beef, flank steak, tripe and tendon. Broth was ok, not light, but beefy and had some lingering element I'm not able to put my finger on. Cha Gio - Viet crispy egg rolls were so good! Wish it came with 6 instead of just 3. The nuoc mam was also really good and had a hint of garlic. The service was excellent! Family run and well staffed. We were greeted immediately, got ice waters automatically, and after they took our order the food came out piping hot in less than 10 minutes. Ambiance is super casual. People coming in wearing normal clothes, shorts, skirts, t shirts, tank tops, flip flops. Family friendly and babies to toddlers were there. Fish tanks are always a hit with the young ones. Restaurant is divided into 3 big seating sections, with large round tables for big groups and then various smaller size tables. Parking is free in the adjacent lot. read more

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My co workers and I normally order for pick up . Everything I have ordered has been very good. This past week I ordered the pork and instead of rice , I switched it to vermicelli noodles. The noodles was so fresh and I loved it. It comes with lettuce, a sauce which makes the meal complete. I love the broth from there too. Pho is good. Like I said, nothing I've gotten has disappointed me. Will continue to order and try new dishes. They give great portions as well read more

Pho City - Grilled pork with vermicelli noodles. - Vietnamese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This place is now my go to spot for pho whenever in the Sac area. My in-laws frequent this place and brought us here. We ordered the pho dac biet special, spring rolls, and a Mongolian beef rice plate. Everything was soooo good! The service and staff were attentive and friendly. I definitely will be returning! read more

Went here again today and it was still delicious as always. Don't sleep on rice plates at pho restaurants. The grilled pork rice plate (not pictured) was a 5/5. The pho is always legit. The service was great also. The waitress kept checking in on us. She even split a boba for 2 toddlers (no extra charge) read more

Pho City - Pho Dac Biet (Special). Large bowl with fresh pho noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I've tried so many different pho places, and a fellow Yelp Eliter led me to Pho City. I'm so glad they did. This is hands-down my favorite pho in the entire Sacramento region. The broth is incredibly rich without being heavy, perfectly balanced, and clearly made with care. The noodles come out with just the right amount of chew, and the meat is always tender and generously portioned. It isn't gamey. Even the simple things fresh Thai basil, crisp bean sprouts, bright lime show they pay attention to quality. Service is consistently warm and quick, and the staff are friendly. The space is clean, welcoming, and perfect for either a quick lunch or a comforting dinner. read more

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So many people talked about this place being so good and honestly didn't get the hype . I'll start with the egg rolls that was my favorite part they were actually so good would come back just for that. The salt and pepper calamari was okay the flavor on the breading was good the texture of the calamari was a little too rubbery and it was on the fishy side as far as flavor The pho was mid in my opinion the broth was way too rich it's like they added some sort of beef flavoring of some sort, I'm not sure but I really just prefer a clean beef broth was not a fan wouldn't be back for the pho. Service was great though! read more

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Our party of 2 came over for lunch at around 11 am on a Saturday. There was a good amount of seating and it was pretty spacious which gave us privacy to talk. Our orders came out quickly as well, around 10 minutes after placing them. Pho City Special Beef Noodle Soup - One of the most rich flavored soups I've had. It was so comforting and had such a depth of meat, savory flavor. I opted for the rice noodles which were chewy and went well with the soup. The variety of meats were all very soft, the only struggle was eating the tougher tripe. Overall, I enjoyed the depth and richness of the broth and would definitely come back for their pho dishes again. read more

Pho City - Pho City Special Beef Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Pho City is my favorite pho spot in all of Sacramento! I've been coming here consistently for years now and it does not disappoint! Came here with my friend this past Saturday morning and it was busy, but still had some smaller tables open, since their restaurant is quite large. I was seated quickly by the nice lady working at the front and menus were handed out immediately. After taking few minutes to look, a server came by to take our orders and was very pleasant. I ordered a medium #9, which is the beef pho with rare steak and well done brisket. This is my go to order, as I'm not a fan of the tendon, tripe and beef balls. The food came out quickly like it usually does, and we only waited 5-8 minutes! I haven't ordered a medium in a very long time, and it seemed rather small to me. However, I always order a large so I've gotten used to that size. As for the food itself, the broth was flavorful as it usually is, and wasn't cloudy from the starch of the noodles. This means they cook the noodles in a separate pot before putting it in your bowl. The beef, however, was a little tougher this day and I wasn't a big fan of that. I've only had a very few visits here where the meat wasn't tender, and that does change your experience of the meal unfortunately. I would still come back to Pho City any day and I would recommend their pho to anyone who hasn't been there yet! I'd also recommend their Bun Bo Hue, or the spicy beef noodle if you want to try something different! read more

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Pho City is my go-to spot for a no-frills, bang-for-your-buck type of meal. Service is as expected for a family-run restaurant, and the staff seem to know me already as I've been there a good handful of times. I pretty much always know what I'm ordering, but if you're new here, they do ask you pretty quickly what you want to eat, so be prepared. Seating is your standard Vietnamese spot, with both small and large tables. Ambiance seems to somehow always be chill when I've gone, even during the lunch rush. The pho is solid. I always get the #1 medium and it comes packed with plenty of tender meat and perfectly-cooked noodles. The broth, while simple, is still flavorful. Portion size for the medium is definitely satisfying for me, and the price point is hard to beat. I've also tried their BBH and that's pretty good as well. It comes with a few cubes of pork blood too, which I enjoy (I know that's an acquired taste for some). There are a good number of pieces of cha as well, and of course tender beef. It doesn't come with a pork knuckle, but at least the flavors are on point. I haven't had an issue with the noodles being overcooked, which I've experienced in the past with some other restaurants that serve BBH. I've brought my husband to try their beef stew with bread, and he said it was definitely one of his favorite versions he's had. The baguette they provide is a really nice size, and the beef itself is tender and savory. They even serve it with a side of lime, salt and pepper, which is classic for this dish. I ordered their Thai tea once and I love that I came unmixed, with the beautiful dark hue of the tea underneath. It was pretty strong, which is how I like my Thai tea. Pho City definitely holds its own as one of my favorite places in south Sac for pho, and I see myself continuing to support this family-run restaurant! read more

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Quick pho lunch run! Got the #2 beef pho option. Was seated very promptly and food came out super fast. The vibe is definitely a busy family run resturant. read more

Pho City - Number 2 pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Sacramento, California

I walked in on New Year's Eve to place a takeout order since they were one of the few Vietnamese places serving pho that were open. I ordered the medium-sized pho special and tofu spring rolls. While waiting, I sat and observed the restaurant and it seemed really nice and peaceful inside. The staff were very attentive, constantly keeping tables clean and condiments refreshed, which is always a great sign. I didn't wait long for the pho. I reheated it at home on the stove, and the medium size ended up yielding 3 meals for me, which is kind of insane. There was a generous amount of meat and a huge pile of noodles, plus all the fresh veggies you expect with pho: basil, green onions, white onion, lime, jalapeños, and bean sprouts, along with hoisin and sriracha packets. Overall, I thought the pho was very good and the portion to price ratio was on point. I've had slightly richer, deeper broths before, this one felt a bit thinner, but it still had a really delicious flavor. The spring rolls were also very yummy and fresh tasting with the delicious peanut sauce. This is great value pho, and I'd definitely love to come back to dine in and try more Vietnamese dishes since their menu looks great. read more

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This is my go-to spot when I'm craving either a bowl of pho or want a rice plate. I personally always order the Number 1 Pho City Special. The broth is always flavorful and I absolutely love the amount of protein that they give with each bowl. The no.1 special comes with different types of meat for those protein lovers. The condiments are conveniently on the side of each table with little sauce bowls/plates where you can make your dipping sauce for the meat (see my 1st photo). I am almost always seated nearly right away unless it is super busy, then maybe a few minutes wait. I would say the vibe is chill or relaxed and just feels cozy. There is also a fish tank for everyone to go look at (my niece loves going to see it). The charbroiled pork chop plate is a must if you aren't big into noodles. Pho City is my favorite and hopefully will always be. read more

Pho City - [Pho DB] Dac Biet Special - Vietnamese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Still as good as it was the first time I was here years ago. The service is excellent. We were checked on throughout. The pho broth tasted so fresh. I love that they have different types of noodles to choose from for the pho. There's lots of parking outside and lots of indoor seating. They're able to accommodate larger parties as well. This was not our first time here and won't be our last. read more

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In the area my honey loves the house fried rice so I ordered it for pickup. It is very good. Decided to order blended mocha with half the sweetener or pumps for the mocha flavor. So freakin good. Don't know the calories but don't care. Topped with whipped cream and cherry on top. Starbucks frap has nothing on this. read more

Pho City - Blended mocha - Vietnamese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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A friend recommended this restaurant, and I am so impressed by Pho City. I had the Pho Dac Biet, which came with beef noodle soup, rare steak, beef meatball, brisket, flank, tendon, and tripe. You can choose your noodles among rice noodles, fresh noodles, clear noodles, and egg noodles. I chose the fresh noodles. The portion was quite large, and the flavor was really great. The broth was rich and excellent. noodles We also ordered the Grilled Pork & Shrimp Spring Rolls and the Vietnamese iced coffee. Their spring rolls tasted amazing, it was my first time having a grilled pork and shrimp roll combo. The Iced coffee was delicious as well! What was best of all was that I didn't have any urge to drink water after having their pho, which was a huge plus! read more

Pho City - [Goi CuonTomTN] Grilled Pork & Shrimp Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Great portions for the price. Would recommend for anyone trying to satisfy a pho craving. Very flavorful broth and definitely one of my go to's when I am in the area. read more

Pho City - medium pho with rare steak and brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Pho City is not located in the SF Market plaza in case you thought it might be. It's in a smaller lot mini mall compared to the big SF market plaza. Parking is easy to find. Service was great. We weren't sure what to get so we asked the server, and he very patiently answered our questions and checked on us often while we finished our lunch. We tried 4 different dishes. All were served piping hot which we loved and appreciated. Our only issue was there was a bit of lack of flavor. The broth was clean, and was a nice hot broth, but the flavor was not what we had thought. We ordered the BBH(Bun Bo Hue - spicy pho), Bun Rieu(tomato crab, Pho Ga(chicken)and the Duck Noodle Soup. I would say the best of the 4 was the Pho Ga. There was a really delicious dipping sauce served with it, and that made it even better. Would be curious to try their other dishes as well, and give them another shot. read more

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Pho City is one of my go to spot for pho in Sacramento. Their portions are huge and it comes with a lot of meat. The broth is super flavorful and doesn't need sauces. Their bowls are huge so I recommend going directly to se their sizes before ordering. Looking from afar, they look smaller than they actually are. My boyfriend eats a lot but could hardly finished a large size. Their Vietnamese ice coffee was also very good, wasn't overly sweet. Service is super quick and friendly. You pay at the register after you are done. read more

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A classmate recommended pho city as their go-to pho place and so I decided to try it out because I love me some pho and love trying different places. I got seated real quick and they were very attentive and patient with my questions about sizing. I already knew what I wanted so ordering didnt take me long. I ordered a medium pho with brisket and steak. It probably took about maybe less than 10 minutes before my order came out. And i ate it up. It was so good and perfect for the weather. I love pho so much and it tasted amazing. read more

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So glad that Pho City was open on July 4th because we I didn't feel like cooking and wanted something I knew would be yummy. They had a sign up inside the restaurant near the cash register stating that it will be closed for a period of time due to vacation. I forgot the exact dates, but it might start in 2 weeks. I usually get the same thing (a #9 large pho), but I wanted to try something new that day because I was tired of beef. I was debating between chicken pho or bun rieu, and decided with the latter because it's a more special noodle dish. I liked the bun rieu because the tomato based broth goes so well with the meatballs made with shrimp, pork, and "crab" (imitation crab) that comes with it. They also give shredded cabbage on the side that cooks fast in the hot broth. I thought I wouldn't be able to finish it because it looked like they gave a lot of food, but I managed to destroy it as always since I was hungry. Service was great and our server made sure that we got our bean sprouts slightly cooked as requested. It was clean inside the restaurant, but for some reason that day we would get a waft of a musty smell. It might have been from the clean up cart, or someone walking by because it was hot that day. It was okay though, we stopped smelling it when the food came because we were focused on eating and the hot steam from the broth helped. read more

Pho City - Bun Rieu - Vietnamese Near Me - Sacramento, California

I moved from Fresno to Sacramento last August and it was so hard to find a good pho place that fit my tastes. When I came here, it hit the spot immediately. It reminded me of the good pho spots in my hometown and I was so happy to finally find a spot! Service was quick and efficient. The staff are busy people but they get definitely make sure they get the job done. Don't take it the wrong way if they don't try to ask you how you're doing or make small talk, if you've seen how busy the place gets you would understand! Ambiance was good, I went by myself. Definitely a family spot for people and you can tell that there have been customers who have come to this place for many years. I got the fresh lemonade, pho dac biet, and egg rolls. Their fish sauce dipping sauce was so good!! Perfect blend of umami and sweet. I also appreciate the side of lettuce and pickled veggies they give to wrap your egg rolls with. The fresh lemonade was also a perfect balance of flavors and was so refreshing during the hot weather. Lastly, the pho was delicious. Plenty of beef cuts and the broth was pretty good on its own. Growing up as a Hmong person though, condiments were a must for me. I hope to come back again with my boyfriend in the near future, but this place is definitely a spot to hit up! read more

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All I need to say is this place is amazing. The food is fire, hands down the service is golden and the ambiance is good. I never had Pho, but because of this place I'm a huge fan now. read more

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Been going here for years now and I just realized I never fully wrote a review which is a CRIME. This place is hands down my favorite Vietnamese place in Sacramento. It's located in little Saigon in a small shopping plaza. Inside they have seating for small or large groups of people and we are typically seated right away, no need to wait. I always get the shrimp vermicelli bowl and it HITS every single time. I also get the shrimp spring rolls and it's always packed with veggies along with the peanut sauce, super refreshing. Overall, I will continue to visit this establishment. read more

Food is always fresh and delicious. Service is always fast even if crowded. Like how the restaurant is wide open and spacey.

as someone who's been around the block for pho (figuratively), having tried the best pho in south bay in San Jose and even all the way down to Westminter in SoCal, I am so impressed by Pho City. The restaurant itself was quite large and had many tables, which makes sense considering how good it was. I had the Grilled Pork & Rice Noodles and the portion was quite large and came with plenty of grilled pork. The flavor was really great. I also had the opportunity to taste their combo pho. The broth is rich and excellent, and I was a big fan of the wide noodles. read more

Pho City - bun thit nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Best Pho!!! Located in a strip mall with lots of parking, this family owned restaurant has fabulous Pho and other great options. The broth is always piping hot with great flavor. The salt sand pepper chicken wings are some of the best I've had. The spring rolls with bbq pork and shrimp are packed with flavor along with delicious peanut sauce. Great prices and fast service. Highly recommend. read more

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Great pho spot especially because they have pickled Jalepeno available. They also have some great hot pot options and I see other people getting a bunch of home cooked meals. Service is fast even though they can be busy!!! 100% recommend if you're looking for pho. Great prices too! read more

3.5 stars, rounded up. My go to is Phở Xe Lua, but someone recommended Pho City, so I decided to try it out via DoorDash. I got the phở tai, because I like it nice and simple. It was fine. The broth wasn't as rich or heavy as I wanted it to be. I wanted comfort and I wanted cozy after a long bike ride. I wanted to slurp down every ounce of broth. They give you lots of noodle options to choose from. The rare steak was really nice and tender. It was good, and it was fine. I don't think I'll go back, but if someone was looking for a lighter phở option, I would recommend Pho City. read more

The food here is always amazing and delicious! Generous portions for the price. Large restaurant so plenty of seating and never having to wait! The staff is always so friendly and welcoming! We always enjoy coming here for Pho or take out orders! read more

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This is the go-to pho restaurant for any occasion. After a night of drinking, before events, don't know where to eat? just go to pho city! They are definitely a sacramento staple with comfort food. And their menu has a lot of options to choose from, so you don't always have to order noodle soup dishes. I always get their pho ga, the broth tastes so clean and flavorful. read more

Pho City - [Pho Ga] Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Food is good but i feel it's a little pricey. I only ordered 1 medium pho and 1 order of spring rolls and lets just say the math wasn't mathing. Overall experience was quite pleasant with most of the servers being very helpful and nice. Would be returning for the good food and yes, i would recommend. read more

I only rated this place one star because I can't put zero . I am absolutely disgusted with what happened while eating at this restaurant with my friends ! While we were eating our already mediocre food we hear a dog barking in the KITCHEN yes I said a dog !!! When my friend asked the waitress about it she laughed in my friends face and just said no ! This is absolutely ridiculous. Never go here unless u want the chance of eating dog read more

Authentic Vietnamese pho. My brother told me about this place and finally had the chance to dine in. I came here on a Saturday morning and to my surprise, it's super easy to get into the parking lot and has plenty of parking spaces. I walked in and was immediately greeted and seated. This place is super spacious for small or large parties. I ordered the #1 pho and egg rolls. Everything was super delicious. The only reason why I didn't give a 5 star is because the wait staff doesn't check up on the customers. I had to flag someone down to get more water and my table had no more soup spoons. I asked for one and the waitress never came back. I just grabbed one from the next table. So, there's no surprise to the typical service you get at other pho places. Overall, I enjoyed my food and will come back. read more

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No complaints. We enjoyed everything we ordered, we will definitely be returning, and this may very well be our go to pho restaurant. We ordered the rare beef and brisket pho, the rare beef and tendon pho, vegetable chow mein, and tofu spring rolls with a delicious peanut sauce. Portions were generous. Food arrived hot and well-packaged. I also ordered a Thai ice tea and it was a yummy compliment to my meal. We received our odder quickly and were very satisfied. Unfortunately, we have no pictures to share...everyone was so eager to dig in we forgot! Next time! read more

This is one of my go to spots for good food and a relaxed environment. Food is always tasty, hot and fresh. The place is clean and usually packed but not too packed that we don't get a table. Service is quick and the staff is friendly. A lot of food options here that won't disappoint no matter what you get. read more

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We saw high marks so thought we'd give this place a try. The restaurant is huge, plenty of seats and is pretty clean. It was surprising how long it took to get our food since we just ordered pho. The broth had too much msg and on the salty side. It also not as flavorful as other pho places I've been to. They're generous with their protein. This review is solely on our pho experience. read more

Pho City - Vietnamese Near Me - Sacramento, California

We ended up here by chance a couple of months ago while getting lost in the area. The spring rolls alone were worth the drive. The grilled pork inside was amazing and flavorful. Outstanding pho as well (combo and meatball). Ambiance was casual and service was excellent. read more

Pho City - Vietnamese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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