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Pho Dau Bo

3.9 (87 reviews)
InexpensiveVietnamese
Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Large Pho with Vietnamese spring rolls.
Ray B.

Was down to the Kitchener market and thought I'd try the Pho Dau Bo in this location. Ordered the Vietnamese spring roll and a large pho with tendon and brisket. The spring rolls had IMHO a heavy filling and so not the best. Also no salad (pickled diakon, carrot, lettuce) was served with the spring rolls like you get in many other places. The Pho itself was ok but didn't contain any tendon or brisket as ordered, rather it seemed to have been made with flank. Not a terrible disappointment but not really what I ordered.

Large sized pho with beef stomach and flank
Tania L.

Mmmm - though the portions are relatively small, the food here is very flavourful and delicious! We came here after driving my sister back to her campus hall, and all ordered different things. My sister ordered a large pho with beef stomach and flank. Although the size of the physical bowl containing the noodles was large, the portion itself wasn't that large. It's perhaps comparable to a medium elsewhere. That said, the broth and essence was delicious! The onions were a bit thickly cut, and the broth wasn't too hot, but fortunately the bean sprouts and onion pieces still ended up being fully cooked. I got the tiger shrimp and grilled chicken bun/vermicelli. Half the bowl was loaded with lettuce and bean sprouts (my favourite!) and the peanut pieces were roasted to a great crisp. I particularly enjoyed the sauce! The noodles aren't what you usually expect; rather than a thinner vermicelli, they're slightly thicker (kind of like the lai fun at HK cafés). The chicken was quite dry and shredded beyond recognition, and I was quite surprised to find the shrimp not grilled but sautéed. The protein came with some stir fried onions and topped with a sort of sautéed lemongrass bit... It was tasty, but that wasn't what I was expecting from my grilled chicken at all! My mom got the bun/vermicelli as well, but got stir fried beef with lemongrass. She really enjoyed her dish; the flavours were indeed rich and prominent, and there was a subtle kick of spice added from the lemongrass sauce. Dad also got a pho, though I can't really comment as I didn't try it. All in all, a pleasant meal! Prices are quite decent and cheap, and the taste is good.

Linda L.

Great eat out on a student budget. Much like the other location at Mississauga that I've been to, Pho Dau Bo offers delicious Pho soup noodles and other Vietnamese and Thai dishes at an affordable price that are sure to fill you up. The price point is roughly $10/person. My go-to order is 342. Pho Dac Biet, which has every kind of beef in the soup. If you wanna get the best value, I would totally recommend you to order an XL size Pho and split it with another friend! Their appetizers aren't very much worth it, so if you want to get something else along with the pho I suggest getting the side orders, where you can get an order of BBQ grilled chicken or pork chop for $3. Don't get the bubble teas, they pretty much just use powder for the flavours.

Pad Thai

The service is very fast, and the food is yummy. I personally really liked the spring rolls and the pho. However the pad Thai was a little bit disappointing. Anyway, I would definitely come back!

Medium Pho with beef, tendon and tripe.
Bryan L.

We went there on Sunday night. There are free street parking spots right outside. It is in the lower level so you have to walk a few staircases down. Not sure if they have wheelchair access or not. The restaurant has many tables and serves fast. Foods are good and the prices are reasonable. I ordered the medium size Pho and it was good.

Shrimp rice roll (4) with peanut dipping sauce
Felicia Y.

This is my family's recent go-to restaurant whenever they come to Waterloo! Their pho is consistently delicious, the broth has the right amount of salt and has very rich, clean flavors. The rice noodles are also cooked perfectly! It makes for a warm hearty meal in this cold weather. I have ordered both beef tendon/raw beef slices and chicken pho, both are excellent! We also get the shrimp rice paper rolls as an appetizer to share. It is wrapped nice and snug so it doesn't come apart when you eat it. The filling is shrimp, vermicelli noodles, lettuce and pork. I really like the peanut dipping sauce and I sometimes end up eating the sauce with a spoon. Check this place out, you will pho sho be satisfied!

Yane Y.

3.5 Stars -- knocked down because of the spaghetti noodles which were served in place of the vermicelli with grilled pork and spring rolls (read for more information below!). So, everyone gave this place 4 stars. My thoughts? Yeah, it was pretty good. The prices were reasonable for what you were getting. All in all good. Wait a sec. Let me stop rambling and write something more useful! WRITE YOUR OWN ORDER DOWN on the ticket: I wish someone would've told me how this restaurant operates! The people working there probably thought I was a demeanding American when I flagged one of the servers down to take my order! One would THINK that they take your order, but NO! people, NO! When you walk in and see a ticket on each table and a pen, it's not there for looks! I learned afterwards that you (the customer) are supposed to write down what you want on the ticket, noting any allergies you may have, etc. You write down the number that you want and the quantity. I've never seen this done before ... but once you've written your order down, you can either flag them down and give them the menus or take it up to them. PHO (Rare Steak) - I paid $8.50 CDN to share with a co-worker who had never had pho before. When served, the soup was HOT (temperature hot)! (i like!) Typically, when I have pho, the soups are not as hot as they were served tonight, so I was extremely grateful for that. The noodles were fine -- rice vermicelli, not overly or undercooked. The rare beef was truly thinly sliced. They weren't overly generous with their rare beef, but they weren't stingy either. So, no complaints there. VERMICELLI with grilled pork and spring roll - $7.95 (i think) So, when we ordered from this section, I expected to see this dish served with rice vermicelli (as in the same type of noodles that came with me pho). But I was EXTREMELY surprised when it was server with SPAGHETTI NOODLES. WHAT, What? This is no Italian restaurant!!! This is Vietnamese!!! Spaghetti noodles should not be allowed in Asian restaurants! So, it's because of this that I knocked them down! Watch out people!!! Make sure you don't get stuck with spaghetti noodles! =) Now, I didn't try it, but the grilled pork did look a little dried out. It was served with a BOATLOAD of noodles, though. The ratio between noodles vs. veggies and meat were like 70/30, respectively. Enough on this! The restaurant is not a fancy restaurant, so if you're looking for a romantic, fancy, restaurant, this is definitely not your place. If you're looking for some casual restaurant where you can come with family or friends ... a place with some decent prices for decent food, then this is your place. BTW, if you need service, you just need to call out and get their attention. I don't think it's your typical American/Canadian restuarant where they "serve" you -- it's Asian-style, I suppose! Happy eating .......! *Random 1 - they also have thai food, but based on the other reviews, it appears it's not so good. but if you wanna give it a chance, go for it. *Random 2 - No American Express. Only Mastercard and Visa credit cards are accepted.

Lao N.

I didn't expect to find this type of authentic Vietnamese food here in Waterloo. This is still not Pho Linh quality - for those of you don't know it has the best Pho Toronto has to offer. Back to Waterloo. I had a grilled chicken with steam eggs and shredded pork on rice, I could taste spices like lemon grass marinated well into the chicken. The steam eggs and shredded pork was good but I wouldn't consider it great. Only if they had the Vietnam rice. The soup for the Pho was strong and a little on the salty side, but the texture of the noodles was good - even though they used dried noodles it was cooked just right not too soft or hard. An extra bonus would be the fresh herbs other than the basil and bean sprout. Overall, I would come back again.

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The food was fantastic. Rich, varied flavours. Friendly, warm service. Wonderful experience. We will definitely be back

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8 years ago

THE PHO IS SO GOOD. Personally I think it is better than ben thanh, and the price is really reasonable.

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Good solid pho. You'll be happy

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4 years ago

We went there for a quick lunch. All is the same as pre-Covid, except for cost was increased but that was understandable.

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Amazing food.

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Pho Vietnam K&W - Interior 1/3

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Only problem was no credit card !! The dishes were pretty big portions. !!…read more Would recommend it if you looking for some decent pho

It's hard to come by great Vietnamese cuisine In the tri-city area and even harder to come by great…read morePho. Pho Vietnam recently opened in the area and I had to check it out because with one of the first snowfalls of the season, pho is the BEST pairing. Food I personally got the beef rice noodle soup (pho) and my friends got the hue style beef, pork, and blood pudding with vermicelli in salted fish soup as the soupy dishes. The pho was very fragrant and with me being sick, it was the perfect pick me up. The portions were huge and well worth the money I paid. My friend also got the BBQ chicken & spring roll with vermicelli. They enjoyed it and thought it was authentic to Vietnamese cuisine. Atmosphere This place has monochromatic walls that are white and grey. There's about 8 tables for seating and the space is nice and cozy. The environment is very casual and is perfect for lunch or dinner. Service The service here is great. The servers are friendly and willing to help you out with your order if you're not familiar with the cuisine. There may be some language barrier with the servers because English isn't their first language, but nevertheless, the servers are bubbly and quite efficient. Price The price of the dishes were quite cheap, especially for dinner. The soups ranged from $7.50 for a medium sized to $8.95 for the large size. The vermicelli dish was $8.95. The most expensive item on their menu Verdict Overall, this makes the perfect place for some quick eats. I'd say this place is great for lunch or an after work bite. The food is pretty authentic and the servers are quite friendly and helpful. It's a more casual place for dining and it can be hard to miss this spot. It's right across from a bakery and steps away from the Kitchener Farmers' Market.

Pho Dau Bo - vietnamese - Updated May 2026

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