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Pho de Nguyen

4.2 (828 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese, Soup, Noodles
Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Oxtail Pho Dac Biet
Ramon D.

Ordered the Oxtail Pho and was not disappointed. The portion size was very good, full of flavor and the oxtail was very tender. The server was also very nice, friendly, attentive and made you feel comfortable. Definitely coming back to try their other dishes.

Emily D.

Early dinner so Pho de Nguyen was pretty empty and the 6 of us were able to get a table right away. Parking in the area wasn't hard but with the metered street parking enforced until 8:00 pm, be sure to set a timer to remind yourself. The menu is a QR code menu and the waitress helped us but suggested we order on 1 phone which means when you go to pay the person with the order on their phone gets the bill. The restaurant was cozy and welcoming, great service and fast. Most of the dishes were tasty and very good. We especially enjoyed the Oxtails Pho Dec Biet and the Duck Bun Bo. Excellent food, authentic ambiance and top notch service. A great choice for Vietnamese cuisine lovers.

They have reserved tables
Michelle C.

Our usual pho place was closed and we were in the area so decided to check out Pho de Nguyen based on the reviews. Found nearby street parking and walked in. Wasn't busy at all around noon on a weekday. Maybe 2-3 other tables. Server told us to sit anywhere that wasn't reserved and pour us water right away. They utilize a QR code menu and ordering system. We ended up ordering a Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Thai Tea, Oxtail Pho Dac Biet and Rare Steak & Brisket Pho with the regular noodles (there were different options). Side note: I was surprised the pho dac biet didn't include tripe or tendon. The drinks and pho garnishes came out shortly after. We ended up waiting almost 30 min for our soups to come out, which is crazy. Whole time no one came to check on us. In my head I was like, did our order go through? But it did since we got our drinks and bean sprouts/ mint/ jalapeños/ lemon. We knew something was up when a couple who came after us got their food before us. I was ready to up and leave since I was getting hangry but we got up to ask them if our orders were almost ready. Apparently they were having printing issues and it didn't print in the kitchen? They apologized and one of the servers says, "I was wondering why you guys weren't eating yet" lol. They offered a free iced coffee to make up for it. Was hoping the pho was going to be worth the wait but it did not hit the spot. Couldn't get past how dry and crumbly the brisket was. Wasn't feeling the texture of the noodles and the broth didn't save it either. There was a big portion of meat but couldn't bring myself to finish it or take it home.

Oxtail Pho Dac Biet
Kevin S.

Saw this place on Instagram and knew I had to check it out! We came around 11am on a Sunday and there was no wait, although the restaurant started getting more packed once it approached noon. We ordered the crispy duck Bun Bo Hue and Oxtail Combo Pho, along with a sugarcane juice. The server recommended we try it with mango and calamansi, which was a very refreshing combination. The flavor of the pho was good and not too heavy. They also provided a lot of meat, although there was only one piece of oxtail in my pho unfortunately. The crispy duck was served on the side of the duck bun bo hue and the meat was deboned and cut up. The service was fantastic though since I had ordered pho with thin noodles originally, but was mistakenly given fresh noodles. I was promptly made a new bowl of pho and given the mistaken order to go at no charge. Definitely will visit again if I am looking for a pho spot in San Bruno.

Oxtail Pho Dac Biet
Serena L.

Arrived around 11:40am on a sunday and they had a fair number of people inside with a couple reserved tables. It was a cold day and it was even colder inside lol. You order by scanning a QR code and pay at the end. It took a bit long to get the food, but service was good. Oxtail pho dac biet - 3/5, meat was super tender, soup was okay. Noodles were a tiny bit overcooked, but still good. The amount of meat could be better. The oxtail special pho is $1 extra than normal and they give 3 tiny pieces of oxtail. I think they do their meat very well. Not awful but not amazing-- decent

PDN looking out on San Mateo Avenue
Melanie C.

PHO DE NGUYEN in San Bruno at 586-A San Mateo Avenue is a neighborhood favorite for Phở and its clean, MSG-free, real deal 100-hour simmered bone broth w/star anise and cinnamon. Parking in the area is controversial with its new metered street parking with aggressive and extended in-force ticketing until 8PM. Set a timer and you're fine. PDN's dark but somehow warm and cozy decor exuded a calmness that was surprising. Amy greeted, and was welcoming, upon entering at the start of their 4:00PM dinner hour. Seated right away, opting for hot tea. Their beef Phở is their signature but I spied something I don't see often in Phở places. Ordered via QR code: OXTAIL PHÓ' DAC BIET! Beef oxtail in the in their famous long simmered broth, sliced beef, thinly sliced onions, rice noodles. Added side garnishes of basil, bean sprouts, jalapeños and squeeze of lime wedge. You can amp the broth up with Sriracha, hoisin and/or chili crisp but this was perfect for me. I will return for this alone! Next time I might try the OXTAIL PHÓ', which is broth and oxtails only. AND add extra oxtail ($10)!!! FRESH SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS - freshly made with shrimp, vermicelli, herbs and greens with accompanying peanut sauce. A definite order on next visit. I was disappointed to find PDN had discontinued their Bone Marrow Toast that I had seen in earlier reviews. Hopefully they'll put that back in, even for a limited time, I'm there! Loved PHO DR NGUYEN'S clean, bone both and will be back! Will look forward to trying their GARLC NOODLES W/ROAST DUCK, BÚN THIT NUONG, BÚN BO HUE, COM THIT NUONG, and more! They also have fresh pressed sugar cane juice. See you there! P.S. PDN also has a second location in San Francisco's SOMA on 6th Street. Also really appreciated waitstaff's attentiveness even with QR code ordering.

Bun Bo Hue
Judy C.

Dropped in for lunch on a weekday a little before noon. Only two other tables occupied. There was a staff of 2 but minimal interactions during the ordering process - like ordering is done via a QR code and utensils and napkins are in a caddy in the table. Staff was friendly but they were there more for directing people to a table, bringing food to the table, and bringing you the check - which in my case, took a while and I had to remind them a couple times to bring the check. My food came out relatively quickly. I ordered the bun bo hue. It was different from the more traditional bbh in that the toppings and noodles are different. It was still tasty so I didn't mind. I'd say the quality of food is good for pho and I'd come back.

Garlic Noodles with beef
Jasmine C.

Wanted to try the bun Bo hue. It's interesting that you can change the noodles to fresh pho noodle, thin pho noodles, egg noodles or thin vermicelli. As a Vietnamese I was expecting the BBH broth to be rich in beef and lemongrass flavor. The soup was good but it didn't remind me of a traditional BBH. The chili oil on the side is spicy and good. I do like that there's a lot thin brisket instead of the traditional pork hok and pork blood. I prefer thick vermicelli noodles. I think they are more known for their pho. Will have to try other stuff next time. The garlic noodles were super garlicky and good if you don't want soup.

Bun Thit Nuong
Dharma M.

The place was pretty full when we arrived, but we were seated right away. The worker reminded us that parking is not free and to make sure we pay -- which is a great reminder because it's easy to assume it might be complimentary and grt a surprise parking ticket. Parking in this area is paid 7 days a week unless it's a holiday. Pro tip: it's cheaper to park behind the restaurant than on the street. Ordering is done through a QR code at the table. The system is simple, clear, and easy to use. We ordered the Oxtail Pho, Bún Thịt Nướng, and Pho Tái Gầu. The food came out pretty quickly. Everything was tasty! The oxtail was very tender and flavorful -- definitely the highlight. The pho broth was light and not too salty, very comforting (though it did cool down fairly quickly). The Bún Thịt Nướng was good overall, but the grilled pork was slightly tough -- I wish it had been more tender. Overall, it was a nice lunch. The Oxtail Pho is on the pricier side, but the quality is there. They also prefer cash for gratuity.

Special Combination Pho
Winston L.

Visited Pho de Nguyen with a large party for Friday dinner and the restaurant was quite packed. The interior was very spacious and minimalistic, definitely a great place to grab an everyday meal. The service was pretty good as they were pretty attentive and friendly. I got the combination pho and thought that the broth was one of the better ones I've had in the Bay. The meat was also super tender and the portion size was plentiful. We also got the salt + pepper wings as well as the sticky wings which were both flavorful, though I definitely preferred the sticky wings. The shrimp egg rolls were also really good as it was not too greasy. They do close kind of early but overall this is a really great neighborhood spot that I will be back to!

Appetizer sampler
Jamila W.

Came in on a cold weekday and this was just what I needed. The appetizer sampler was full of flavor and variety. As always, their broth is so tasty and the entree portions are very generous. The owners are very friendly and struck up a chat with our table. I found out that they have another location in SF. Their Vietnamese ice coffee is premade in individual cups, I was expecting the more traditional style. Nonetheless, it tastes amazing and comes out a lot quicker! I would definitely recommend this spot as a quick meal, especially when it's a little chilly out.

20.Pho Ga
Tiffany W.

Solid Vietnamese food spot in San Bruno that we visited for lunch. We ordered the beef and oxtail pho and the chicken pho. Of the two, recommend sticking with the beef pho options here. The imperial rolls and the salt and chicken wings were also pretty good. The iced Vietnamese coffee was a refreshing accompaniment to the meal. The restaurant itself is really cozy and welcoming and service was fast. The place seems quite popular and worth the visit if you are in the area. Street parking was pretty easy to find as well.

Bun Bo Hue
Amanda C.

5/5 experience, food, service. Got this recommendation from a co worker so had to give it a shot. The service was impeccable and the food was amazing. The server made the experience 100x better. I think this may be my favorite pho place in the area. For reference, we drove in from Sunnyvale and would definitely make the drive again. Next time I def want to try the duck BBH!

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Is Pho De Nguyen open on weekends?

We are now open Saturdays 11am-8pm. We also offer catering on weekends. Hope to see you soon!

How are the portion sizes here? Can I expect to get full after eating?

pretty good portions.

Do they have different kind of noodles for the pho like clear noodle or egg noddle?

Yes they do. I'm not sure what kinds but they do have a variety.

Viets here would you please tell me how authentic this place really is? My mom is looking for, she said 'very authentic' Vietnamese food and I only know pho.

Hi! I am the head chef here and I am 100% vietnamese. Our bun bo hue is a family recipe and I'm from hue. We try to put a little modern twist here and have created duck pho which is very popular here. Beef pho cooked slow and low with no fish sauce… Read more

Do they serve garlic noodles here? I see two different pics of the menu.

Yes they do and it's yummy!

Do these guys have a vegetable based broth option?

Yes vegan :)

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We just moved to the area and are trying all the restaurants in the cute downtown South City…read moreneighborhood. Really wanted to like this place and was very excited. Here's the good and the bad of it...really tried to be fair, even though we didn't know what to expect. We spent $90 and got five things. 1) Imperial rolls: A MUST - our favorite item 2) Crunchy nem rolls: Avoid - didn't care for these. Didn't contain some of the ingredients advertised and felt like they were made the night before 3) lemon grass beef rice plate: Wasn't what we expected. We thought we were getting bbq'd lemongrass beef and I think this was cooked and then put in a crockpot or something. The taste was fine, but the look and texture was kind of grey and bland 4) five spice chicken salad: LIKED THIS - really enjoyed the flavor of the chicken and the contents of the salad - would def get this again 5) lemon grass beef bun mi - bread and pickled veggies were great, didn't care for the meet Would recommend 2 out of 5 dishes and would return for those dishes. All part of trying new places.

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