I went to Pho Dai Loi 2 on a Sunday afternoon and had a great experience. We were seated right away and it wasn't too crowded, which made it really relaxing. I ordered the Pho Dae Biet #5, which comes with eye round steak, well-done flank, marble brisket, soft tendon, and tripe. We got the large bowl, and it was very filling, so much so that we couldn't finish it and had to take the rest to go. The broth was comforting and flavorful, and all the meats were cooked well. They also served hot tea, which was perfect to sip on while we waited for our food. The staff were kind and welcoming, and the service was smooth. Overall, this is a great spot for pho with satisfying portions, and good service. read more

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Pho Dai Loi 2 came highly recommended to me by several Vietnamese friends here in Atlanta, and now I understand why. This is the spot if you care about food over frills. There's no real ambiance to speak of--but when the food is this good, it truly doesn't matter. The value here is incredible. The portions are generous, the quality is consistently excellent, and the staff is friendly and efficient. Most importantly, the pho is as authentic as I've had anywhere. The depth of flavor in the broth, the freshness of the ingredients, and the balance of aromatics all hit exactly the right notes. My Vietnamese friends who eat here regularly have confirmed the same: this is the real deal. If you're looking for a place where the food speaks for itself--and speaks loudly--Pho Dai Loi 2 is it. This is the place. 5/5 no room for debate read more

Pho Dai Lai is one of those true hole in the wall gems that you go to purely for the food. There is nothing fancy about the interior, so if you are looking for ambience, this is not the spot. But if you love authentic pho, this place is an absolute must. The flavors are incredibly authentic and deeply satisfying. Everything tastes rich, comforting, and exactly how pho should be. You can tell this is the kind of place that focuses on doing one thing really well, and they absolutely deliver. This is the kind of spot locals know and keep coming back to. No frills, no trends, just really delicious, authentic Vietnamese food. If you love pho and appreciate a classic hole in the wall experience, you cannot miss this place. read more

Pho Dai Loi 2 - 22. Noodle Soup with Chunky White Chicken Meat in a Savory Natural Chicken Broth - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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1st of all, this is 1 of my favorite Vietnamese rice dish and I was disappointed. The meat was not flavorable and was very hard. The restaurant was clean and bright. The service needs some improvement. Our waiter and cashier was the same. He was not very happy. No thank you. No smile. No nothing. Would not recommend. read more

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Pho Dai Loi has the absolute best pho around. I've tried pho from several restaurants, and this is SS tier pho. No wait time ever. Free parking in the lot, although it's a bit small and cramped. Just get your pho here. The soup has depth and plenty of meat. read more

Pho Dai Loi 2 - 3. Fresh Steamed Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Pho Dai Loi's bun bo hue is unmatched in metro Atlanta and is authentic as it gets. The only place that even comes close is Bun Bo Hue Kitchen in Duluth. It's casual dining with very friendly service, and the food came out fast. Staff won't bother you unless you flag them down. All other dishes are okay but 5 stars for the BBH! read more

Pho Dai Loi 2 - Bun Bo 25. Hue Style Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

A classic place to get your fix of pho. It's futher down on Buford Highway and very easy to miss. But I have been here to get my fix of pho many times. The spring rolls were solid, tasted pretty fresh and quick to get your order. I opted for meatball pho with bun Bo hue soup. I would say their bbh soup isn't as flavorful or spicy as other places. It tasted more on the fishy side. The service was okay, quick to take your order but they never come back. Also have to pay up front but the lady didn't seem to even acknowledge her customers. She was on the phone the whole time and just puts her hand out for your card. Overall, I only come if I want pho and my regular pho spot is closed or run out of soup. read more

Pho Dai Loi 2 - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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my favorite pho in the area! the chicken pho is fragrant, tender, and feels like a warm hug in a bowl. read more

Pho Dai Loi 2 - pho ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Came by the day after Thanksgiving for lunch and it wasn't too busy. Very casual restaurant and you pay at the counter after eating. Enjoyed the pho & its broth. Standard and as expected coming from NorCal. The beef stew with bread was OK - lots of tender meat but wished for more carrots. Lots of lemongrass flavor and kinda greasy. Wouldn't get it again but would def go back for the pho! read more

Pho Dai Loi 2 - 23. Beef Stew Noodle Soup with Chunks Of Well-Done Flank, Soft Tendon and Sweet Tasting Carrots - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I love this place, and I need to visit it more often. This may be the best Pho in the area. I mean, it's going to be a close contest, but Pho Dai Loi always produces their food with consistency, and cheer. The broth is savory, and fragrant, and delicious. And the staff is friendly and fast. My wife and I did not have a long wait after we ordered our food. Maybe five-ish minutes? It arrived at the tale piping hot and it totally hit the spot. This most recent time I visited, I can't even remember what my wife even ordered, because I was making my Phở Gà (#22) disappear with gusto. Chicken broth with pieces of chicken and those wonderful noodles. Comfort food. Absolutely simple and fantastic. Whatever it was my wife had ordered had beef in it, and she was also not letting it sit around. We both ordered the small portions. My mouth wanted a larger portion, though. I was so sad when I emptied the bowl. Seating is almost communal amongst the bigger tables, although you can find a more private booth if that's what you require. I am looking forward to my next visit. Holler if you're coming with. read more

Was craving a home cooked Vietnamese phở and this place truly hit the spot. The phở had a classic broth like other phở restaurants. Although they had a lot of dishes on the menu, they only had one vegetarian dish (a vermicelli), so it was disappointing that my vegetarian friends didn't have many choices. However, after asking, they were able to make the fried rice vegetarian and it was delicious!! The service is great since they were willing to accommodate my vegetarian friends despite it not being on the menu. read more

Pho Dai Loi 2 - pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

One of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants in town. Love getting their beef stew, stir fried fillet mignon. Food comes generally fast. Good every time. Try their avocado shake if you have room left afterwards. read more

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I've visited this place twice and because there are so many great Vietnamese restaurants in the area, I will not return. The pho is okay, not the best, not particularly flavorful. The service is okay. It varies from genuinely kind and welcoming staff to staff who don't look you in the eye or do odd things like trying to seat you in the back when the restaurant is barely full. I don't think all restaurants need to adopt western customer service practices but I prefer to spend my money where it appears that my patronage is valued. read more

My friend and I came here on a Monday and it wasn't busy so we didn't have to wait. We both got the Pho #13 which just has eye round steak. Adding some sriracha made it perfectly spicy. The medium size is a good portion and was filling for me. I also got a mango drink with boba and it was refreshing. Service was alright. read more

Pho Dai Loi 2 - 13. Noodle Soup with Eye Round Steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Stopped by on a Saturday evening for dinner. Dined in and had great service, the food came out quickly. I had the pineapple chicken and pho. Also enjoyed the chicken spring rolls with chicken sauce. Very large portions. Total came to ~$40. Food was good comfort food. read more

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One of my favorite places for pho in Atlanta. The pho is consistently good and the service is always fast and friendly. The broth is aromatic and rich in flavor and the noodles to broth ratio is PERFECT, and they do not skimp out on the fresh condiments. Highly recommend. read more

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This is my spot! I always #43 the Lemon Grass Chicken with Rice and it's very good! It's cool being a regular because every time I come in they already know what I want! This is definitely a spot to check out for great food! read more

Quick and efficient. Solid food. I went on a Friday night and it wasn't busy. Had a pho with tendon, brisket, tripe, and flank. The soup had good flavor. You can choose between different sizes in case you're not too hungry. Staff are kurt but not unfriendly. Food came out incredibly quick and servers were around if you need anything. They do shut down early though so make sure you keep an eye on time. read more

Pho Dai Loi 2 - Pho Dac Biet - Large - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The food is always good. The service is typically very fast but they don't really stop by at any point after your food comes out to ever check on you. I used to come regularly for years and years until the sriracha shortage. (Couldn't imagine eating pho without the original) So this was my first time back in years since about 2020. And I was SHOCKED to see the prices. The small used to be $8.99 for a small & even only $11.99 for the large pre-covid. And I found it unbelievable and unreasonable that the small had just about doubled to $14.50 when I went today. The food was still very good, but the cost of a small is now $3 more than the large used to be. I remember the restaurant used to be really packed every time I went, and I don't know if it's because it was a Monday or if others may have also decided to scale back.. but you sadly won't find me being a regular patron here anymore because that is too high of a price jump.. for broth and noodles (i usually just get the chicken one - so not a significant amount of meat) read more

Pho Dai Loi 2 - Menu as of 1/13/25 - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

It seems like a lot of the reviews for this place are strictly for the pho or dine-in experience. I can't speak to either, but I had a great delivery lunch from here last month. My mom and I tried the fried shrimp and pork rolls, the fresh shrimp spring rolls, the pork and shrimp vermicelli plate, and the milk coffee which came to us nice and hot still and was packaged securely. All of the items were pretty great. The fried shrimp and pork rolls had a lot of shrimp in them - more than most places I have seen. The spring rolls were nice and fresh and not sticking together. The coffee was excellent - strong, yet creamy and not overly sweet; it was very pleasant. Finally, the pork and shrimp plate was just as good as any other place I have ordered from recently, however, the loss of a star comes from the portion of meat to noodle ratio. All of the other places I have tried recently served a pretty generous portion of meat for the cost of the plate. I felt that this place served less than the other places. It was still a good dish though, and everything was served neatly and was well flavored. Overall, I would try more items from here again, for sure. read more

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DELICIOUS!! I will definitely be back the food and service were both great! Will definitely be back 5/5 food - I got the pho which was yum, my friend got the vermicelli with marinated shrimp/pork which was even better 5/5 service - quick service and kind! 5/5 vibes - laid back comfortable vibes read more

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Phở Dai Loi #2 is my favorite & generally recognized as 1 of the best Atlanta-area noodle houses. PDL is located in Saigon Plaza, close to Plaza Fiesta. There are other locations in Forest Park & Duluth. PDL gives cafeteria seating vibes. The staff is cordial & will make suggestions, but do not expect frequent check-ins. The staff is always cleaning, & will clear your table quickly once you leave. This is also a restaurant where you pay your check @ the counter. I Ordered: Cà phê sữa đá - iced coffee w/condensed milk Chả Giò - egg rolls Phở tái Gân - Phở w/eye round steak & marble brisket Chè Dặc Biệt - dessert w/ sweet red beans, jelly, mung beans, bánh lọt, & coconut milk Soda Chanh Muối - salty lemonade w/club soda Cơm Tấm Bì Chả Sườn Nướng Trứng Gà - jasmine rice w/pork 2 ways, & eggs The iced coffee is delicious and packs a caffeine punch. I loved the salty lemonade's balance of salty, sour, & sweet and it is my new refreshing cold beverage. I loved the crunch & flavor of the egg rolls, which served as a great texture contrast to the Phở. My Phở is always aromatic & flavorful. Their chili sauce is a great condiment. I enjoyed the pork chop of the Cơm Tấm Bì Chả Sườn Nướng Trứng Gà & found the shredded pork interesting. The eggs were more over easy than sunny side up, & I missed mixing the runny yolk w/ the rice. I enjoyed the sweet red & mung beans of the Chè Dặc Biệt. But I struggled w/the dessert's textural contrasts, particularly w/ the jellies & the crushed ice. read more

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This i was the most unwelcoming Pho I've ever came to . They stared upon my entry and i was not sat immediately. I ordered egg rolls and soup. There was a red hair fried into my egg roll and eyelash in my soup . I let someone know he still charged me for the egg rolls and all he said was sorry and still expected tip. PLEASE AVOID read more

This place was mediocre to our family. We had beef pho, shrimp noodle soup, vermicelli plates and shaken beef with fried rice. Everything was pretty mediocre except for the shaken beef and fried rice which was exceptional. The beef was so tender and flavorful and the fried rice had great texture and wok flavor. read more

My sister and I came here on a Friday night to find the establishment pretty full. Even so, we got seated right away as well as a set of menus. Since we knew what we came here for, looking through their extensive menu was pretty straightforward. Shortly after, the same gentleman who sat us came to take our order of 5. Pho with all the fixings and Bun Bo Hue Style noodle soup. What was nice about their menu is the pho had pictures and names of the types of meats offered in the soup. Promptly after ordering, he came with our side of vegetables which was bean sprouts, cabbage, jalapeños, dandelion leaves, Thai basil, and slices of lemons as opposed to limes that I'm used to. I was in love with both soups but would have appreciated a stronger lemon grass taste from BBH. Pho toppings included the rare steak, soft tendon, tripe, and marbled steak. BBH toppings were pigs feet, liver, Vietnamese ham, and thick slices of beef, I believe. What would have made it better would be some extra chili oil to give it an extra kick. Overall, we had a great experience. Service was incredibly fast but they were still so nice to us. I really don't think you could go wrong with ordering either soup and I'm so interested in trying their other dishes. We ordered medium sized which was perfect for my sister and I, including all the broth. Everything tasted very authentic so I'm happy I came across this place. I would love to come again! read more

Pho Dai Loi 2 - 5. Pho with all the fixings - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Some of the best tasting pho I have ever had in my life. Everything was so fresh, and refreshing. I loved it and will definitely be going back. read more

I've only tried pho a handful of times, but I really enjoyed the chicken pho I ordered at pho dai loi. They gave lots of toppings (bean sprouts, basil, jalepeno, onion) and sauce (hoisin and sriracha) to customize my bowl! The noodles and chicken were cooked perfectly. I would 100% recommend adding a little bit of chili oil to your pho it was a game changer for me:) the staff were all nice and my food came to the table very fast. read more

Pho Dai Loi 2 - Chicken Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Plenty of meat and veggies were provided with each dish. I had the opportunity to try the pho dac biet, bun bo hue, and bo kho. Overall, we were satisfied with our meals but some dishes could have been even better with more flavor, i.e. more lemongrass for the bun bo hue. read more

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Great spot for pho, especially after a night out! Came for Sunday lunch with a group of 10 around 12:30 and they were able to accommodate us easily. The space is much bigger than it looks like from the outside! After perusing the menu for a couple minutes, we all knew what we wanted, some variation of pho. I had the #7, pho tai nam gan, which comes with eye round steak, well-done flank, and tendon. I asked for no green onions or cilantro. Prices are the same across the board for all of the pho options and depend on the size. It's $13.50 for a small, $14.50 for a medium, and $15.50 for a large. The medium was the perfect size for me, but get a large if you're feeling extra hungry! All of our orders came out pretty quickly, maybe within 10 minutes. We all really enjoyed our food. The broth was very flavorful, and there's plenty of meat and noodles. Some of my friends went to Emory and have a lot of fond memories of eating here back in the day, so this seems to be a popular spot for the college crowds as well! read more

Pho Dai Loi 2 - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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This was my last meal during my trip to Atlanta. We were looking for a food spot that was reasonable distant from the airport and something comforting to consume after the long weekend. My friend and I both had an order of pho and Cà Phê Sữa Đá (Vietnamese style ice coffee with sweet, condensed milk). We also split an order of Gỏi Cuốn (fresh steamed spring rolls with shrimp). I ordered the Phở Dặc Biệt (combination noodle soup with eye round steak, well-done flank, marble brisket, soft tendon, and bible tripe). Overall, it was a good experience dining in here. It was Monday, early afternoon so it wasn't that busy in there. Our food came out a lot faster than we expected. It is a pretty big space with lots of room. It's located within a plaza, so parking is easy. There is also a restroom. read more

Fantastic quality and natural bone broth with quality meats and lovely environment. I was clued in that this is where people from Vietnam prefers to get their Phở. my parents are diabetic and they really appreciated the minimal sugar content of soup. I really liked more meats and veggies vs just noodles. The quality of meats are great and was served correctly. read more

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Nothing wrong with what they do. But for someone who knows Viet Nam, it would be nice if they were to make clearer on their website that what they offer is very much Saigon pho, without the larger range of options and additions etc that those used to northern Viet Nam pho expects read more

Goi Cuon Pork ($5/2 rolls): Yum! The spring rolls are really good - especially the peanut sauce. I recall there used to be more protein pre-Covid, but nowadays it's still a good amount. Very tasty! Pho Tai ($13.50/medium): Hearty. Pho is one of my favorite comfort foods. Although prices have risen substantially over the years, the quality is still the same. Pro tip: ask your server for steamed bean sprouts! This way, not only are the sprouts technically sanitized, your pho broth remains hot after you add the bean sprouts in! Com Ga Nuong Xa ($13.50): Ok. This dish is broken rice with lemongrass chicken. The chicken was pretty dry. Probably would opt for lemongrass pork or some other meat dish that's not chicken. The flavor is good though. And I got two big cuts of chicken for this entrée. Vietnamese Coffee ($5.50): YUM. Must-order! It's strong and creamy. Service: Good! I generally experience pretty good service at PDL2. Of the many times I've dined here l, I think there was only one occasion long ago where we didn't get any water brought out to us until after our meal. Overall, solid Vietnamese restaurant along BuHi. Will be back! read more

Pho Dai Loi 2 - Broken Rice with Lemongrass Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Been to this spot so many times & it really is one of the best spots in ATL for Vietnamese food! We usually get Pho & bun bo hue and it hits the spot every time. Both are so authentic & great portion sizes for the price. Definitely recommend trying one of these two noodle soups because they are just basically one big warm hug around your stomach :) read more

Pho Dai Loi 2 - Pho Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Road trip with my dad and of course dining out at different cafes, bakeries and restaurants are part of the experience while nurturing your souls. That's being said and typical born and raised Vietnamese, we craved for Pho (having your own bowl) of whatever your heart desire. They've three different sizes of bowl and happy to said i chose the medium but golly "it's a large in most places". Like usual, the Đặc biệt is what I love as it has everything and should satisfy meat lovers. First spoon of the savory and deep rich tasting broth tells me...it's going to hit the spot. I can definitely see why this was one of Atlanta favorite pho spot and they didn't disappoint. If I'm ever back this way and craving for that soothing comfort pho then this should do it. read more

Pho Dai Loi 2 - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Bottom Line: I would come back. This one experience was disappointing, but it is usually one of my top picks for Vietnamese Pho in Atlanta. Atmosphere: High-light ambience. Very open and spacious. It can get kind of noisy with other customers. Food: Disclaimer: This it not my average experience. My average experience is much better which is why I'm giving it four stars instead of three. We got the $5.50 #3 Fresh steamed spring rolls with Shrimp. This comes with a peanut/hoison(plum) sauce garnished with crushed nuts. This was the best part of this experience. It came out fairly quickly. The entrees also came out fairly quickly. My entree was the $14.50 #21 medium bowl of Pho Bo Vien. This dish was very disappointing as I've had it here plenty of times in the past and it was much worse than my usual experience. The broth had very little flavor. The meatballs texture was slightly off as was the flavor. It didn't have that usual "snap" when I bit into it, and it tasted old/not fresh at all. My companion had the $16.50 #36 Com Tam Bi Cha Suon Nuong Trung Ga. This was also disappointing. The only good thing about it was the shredded roast pork. Everything else was overcooked. The grilled pork was tough, the steamed omelet didn't have that usual "snap" when biting into it, the egg was not sunny-side up as advertised (it was cooked over hard with an overcooked yolk). Service: Service here is very quick. The staff is very knowledgeable about the menu and food is typically served within 10 minutes of ordering. Overall: I would come back. I would normally give this restaurant four stars as it is one of my top three in the area. The location in Duluth off Pleasant Hill (Pho Dai Loi #3) is also great. I'm giving this three stars for my most recent experience, but I plan on updating it in the future when I visit again read more

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Let me start by saying that I've been to a lot of Vietnamese restaurants in Atlanta, and by far, this is the WORST experience I've ever had. Not only was the food disappointing, but the service was absolutely terrible. My friend and I were craving pho, so we decided to give Pho Dai Loi 2 a try. Upon entering, we were greeted by an older gentleman who was sweet and kind, which gave me some hope for the place. Unfortunately, things went downhill quickly. Our server, a middle-aged woman, seemed on edge and was almost aggressive when I asked if they had a vegetarian pho option. Most Vietnamese spots offer something for vegans or vegetarians, but apparently not here, which was fine, I ended up ordering fried rice instead. After taking our order, the waitress never came back to check on us, not even once. When the food arrived, I took one bite of the fried rice and immediately disliked it. It had a strange smell. I'm particular about how my food smells and tastes, so my appetite was gone. I would have mentioned it to the waitress, but as I said, she never bothered to check in on us. We sat there for about an hour, waiting for her or at least for the check. Eventually, we had to call out to another server just to get her attention. When one of the other staff members came by, he noticed my untouched plate and asked what the problem was. I explained that I didn't like the food and that I was frustrated no one had come to check on us. His response was shocking--he pointed to the register and told me our server was sitting there, and that I should go up to her if I wanted to address it. I did as he suggested and approached her, who I believe may have been the owner since she wasn't wearing the same uniform as the other staff. When I told her I didn't like the food and was disappointed in the service, she immediately got defensive. She snapped, "You should've gone somewhere else or just eaten the food without complaining." She then proceeded to go off on me, and I had no choice but to walk away as my friend was paying for her meal. The level of unprofessionalism and downright rudeness I experienced here is beyond belief. I've never been treated this way at any restaurant, let alone one where I was a paying customer. Save yourself the trouble and avoid this place at all costs. read more

It was delicious, there were a few hiccups with our order, like not getting it, getting it later, asking for the rest of it, getting something different, then getting it right. We had pho n bun n a chicken/rice dish all were out quick. We also got an iced coffee which was a large whap in the face....strong stuff. read more

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A classic, no frills pho place where your apps and noodles come out in no time whatsoever. Service is expedient and what you'd expect. The noodles are springy, and the meat for the classic dac biet is plentiful. A large bowl will cost you about $16, and it's plenty to fill you up. Their broth is also plenty flavorful. Will be back. read more

Pho Dai Loi 2 - Large beef combo (dac biet) - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Decent pho. They have good and quick service and the ambiance is ok. If you're looking for a quick bite because you're hungry stop here.