I'll be honest--I wasn't expecting much, but PHO District 1 completely exceeded expectations. In what feels like a classic college town, this spot delivers seriously good Vietnamese food with bold, comforting flavors that hold their own anywhere. The pho was rich, aromatic, and deeply satisfying--exactly what you want on a cold day or after a long one. What really stood out was how accommodating they were with customization. Every request was met with ease, and the end result was a bowl that felt thoughtfully made, not rushed or generic. Service was friendly, the place was packed (always a good sign), and the food spoke for itself. If you're craving legit pho and flavorful Vietnamese comfort food, this spot is absolutely worth the stop--and honestly, it's a standout for the area. read more

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I was very pleasantly surprised by this place. I got the beef pho (pho dac biet ) and tried the chicken pho and also one of their milk boba drinks. The veggies were sparse which scared me but the chili oil was a very nice surprise. Not common for pho places but I enjoyed the flavor of it. The boba was also very surprisingly good (better than some other boba chains I've tried in town). There is a ton of broth. There is a bit of... depth missing but overall it's pretty solid. My friend did a create your own bowl and said there wasn't enough toppings/ meat for him so just to put that out there. Biggest downside is that the place smells pretty strongly of the nail salon next door which kind of muted my appetite at the beginning. read more

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Good pho; had the rare beef. Large portion and good price. Spring rolls very good and large. Quick service friendly waitstaff Trendy sitting area read more

Still my favorite Pho location in Texas. Even gave me a to go cup for my hot tea. I'm always satisfied here. Thank you for the great food and service! read more

Pho District 1 - Seafood Pho - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

The pho is so delicious Every-time I come I always get the chicken pho with some limes on the side. The milk teas are pretty good, service is great. Would recommend. read more

Went 55 minutes before they closed. They were so helpful and friendly. Even when we were the last to leave, they were gracious. We had the same type of dish...noodles with shrimp and egg roll and noodles with pork and egg roll. Never had this type of dish in a Vietnamese restaurant but so glad I did. I finished my dish at dinner and then got my wife's leftovers for breakfast. Home run read more

By Far the best pho we've had so far in Texas. We were sat fast and we had a group of 8 people. Everythin was so smooth. From the time we walked in, to drinks and appetizers to the pho coming out. Our server smashed it!! Definitely recommend it. Huge dishes! Lots of leftovers. From the ox tail, to brisket to chicken pho to noodles everyone was super satisfied with the dinner! Def will be our go to pho stop in Lubbock! read more

I get this dish every time I go and it never disappoints. The service is fast and the inside is pretty quiet with lots of booths. The savory meat, with the cold vermicelli, and the crispy garlic and peanuts all make for the perfect bite with the sauce. I like to add a little bit of chili sauce on top too. read more

Pho District 1 - B2. Bun Thit Nuong - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

Fa Sho!!!!! a really good authentic PHO restaurant. If you're looking for that satisfaction of a good broth and tasteful meats. Find your way to PHO district today. read more

Pho District 1 - Pho Special/Pho Dac Biet - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

Best pho in town! The oxtail pho is so delicious and full of flavor. I've tried all the pho places in Lubbock and this one by far wins. The service is great and the owner will come out and check on you from time to time. The atmosphere is quiet and there's plenty of seating. Highly recommend! read more

Cute place! There were various Asian food or coffee-making shows playing on large TV's- a nice change from sports or news shows. We had the chicken pho, and the broth was delicious. There was a generous amount of chicken, but it looked like they just coarsely sliced a boiled chicken breast and tossed it in there- not what you typically see. It was cooked well, though. Service was good. Overall, I'd recommend. read more

Wow just wow Stop by again while in town for work and the food is amazing. This time they showed me how to mix the sauces together. This is by far the best PHo restaurant I have been to and I and from Houston and we have a lot of them and I have tried many across the United States. If you are in Lubbock you need to give it a try service is amazing read more

Pho District 1 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

The pho was amazing and my baby raved about the short ribs with rice. Not too busy, so the place was quiet. Will definitely be back! read more

On that cold Lubbock night this is the place for you. We ordered a couple appetizers for the table. The coconut shrimp and spring roll. So good. We came for the Pho! The broth was amazing. It had so many flavors that hit just right. I had the custom. This option gives you 3 meat choices. I ordered the beef meatball, rare beef, and flank steak. My hubby had the Chicken and rice. This was also very good. The chicken was seasoned just right WOW! It gave me that hug I needed on this cold Lubbock night read more

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Landed yesterday and we were in the mood for something hot. This place did not disappoint pho was great, we built our own bowls with brisket and steak it was awesome, the melon boba with mango jelly was so good. Our server was super nice and quick, they had just opened so we were one of the only people there but the restaurant was clean and very inviting, thanks! read more

Pho District 1 - Pho Special/Pho Dac Biet - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

Pho is fantastic! Warms your heart and belly at the same time. The owner always makes me feel welcomed and appreciated. If you haven't tried it , it's a must!!! read more

Pho District 1 - C 3 grilled chicken with white rice - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

Service was awful! Manager was incredibly rude and completely ignored me. Food was very expensive and everything came with an up charge. Do not recommend. read more

(This review is from November 20th, 2023) It's weird that there's a really good pho place in Lubbock. This is on par with places that I've had in Houston! Our Vietnamese friends swear by this place. The pho special broth had just the right amount of meat flavor and that herby goodness that makes you feel refreshed after a long day. Brisket was phenomenal as well, and lots of sriracha sauce on the side to complement it. We also tried both the banh mi pork and beef, and both were very good (while being about 5-6 bucks each!) The only thing we didn't get to try was the Bún bò Huế (spicy beef noodle soup) but it was sold out, and apparently it gets sold out extremely quickly when it comes back in stock! Hopefully we can try this next time and post an update to this review. But tl;dr, amazing restaurant! read more

Pho District 1 - Pho special, with a truly delectable flavor and refreshing taste - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

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I'm from Orange County, CA and have been working for months in a small city in NM where there's no Vietnamese food. I drove all the way to Lubbock just to get some Viet food and was not disappointed. I wanted Bun Bo Hue, but was told that they were sold out for the day. I settled for the Pho Dac Biet. I usually don't order Pho unless if I'm really craving it, but it was surprisedly really good! The broth was aromatic. There was lots of meat. The noodle to soup ratio was perfect. My food came out within 3 minutes of the server taking my order. I was definitely impressed by such a small town. The restaurant was busy when I came in. All the booths were taken. Everything was clean. I had a young blonde lady as my server and she was excellent. She was friendly and always had a big smile. She checked up on me and was always available nearby. read more

Pho District 1 - 4. Pho Dac Biet/ Special Pho - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

Hands down, our new go-to pho spot! Yesterday was our 1st time trying. We went in with zero expectations and were blown away! We ordered a little bit of everything, the coconut shrimp, egg rolls, ALL of the banh mi types & a steak pho. Everything was delicious! The pho broth tasted clean; not too fatty, not too oily. The banh mi, all were great, plus, the food came out QUICK which we love. Overall really great service, great place, great food. We'll probably back to try some of their noodle & rice dishes! read more

Pho District 1 - Steak Pho (make your own) & Banh Mi - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

Food. As a Vietnam vet, strangely we didn't eat Vietnamese food in the boonies. While living in Dallas I learned to like Pho (or phuh as it's pronounced) etc. My daughter is on a short tour of Vietnam, mainly around Hanoi and we've been talking about her food choices, so I got a yen ( no pun intended, but why not?) for Bahn Mi which I'd never tried even though I used to hit the Vietnamese restaurants in Richardson when I lived there. Prelude over. Ordered the chicken bahn mi and spring rolls. The bahn mi was quite simple with flavored grilled chicken (Hoisin style sweet flavor)shredded carrots, cilantro, sliced cucumber, and a couple of slices of fresh jalapeño on a sesame seed bun, er no that's another place another time, no it was on a 6 inch hoagie bun. The sandwich was good and tasty and reasonably priced. The spring roll was well made, a little too much noodle, but again very fresh and tasty with a peanut flavored dipping sauce. They have a lot of exotic style drinks on the menu, I was hoping for salted caramel Vietnamese coffee my daughter told me about getting on her trip to Hanoi. Not seeing that, we just had water. The service was very good and our waitress (ok probably supposed to say wait staff or some other nonsense, but that's certainly not very descriptive, so don't get too distracted) was very attentive. Ambiance, Asian restaurant schtick, what can you say about red paper lanterns (actually I don't recall if I saw the requisite red paper lanterns). The benches were a little too far back from the table so I felt like I was sitting Downton Abby English proper style. And the seats seemed a little worn. Left feeling like we'd gotten a good healthy meal at reasonable price with good courteous service during an off peak time. Rated 4 cause 5 is absolute perfection and that's as rare as I am pretending to be an actual restaurant critic. read more

Pho District 1 - Bahn Mi Grilled Chicken Sandwich /Banh Mi Thit Ga Nuong A5. Shrimp spring rolls - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

I'm normally very picky when it comes to eating pho at a restaurant just due to past experiences where the broth is bland. Pho District 1 really hits the spot, I love getting the beef combination and service is quick! read more

I had a pho with rare beef and fatty brisket. I also had eggrolls. I really wanted fresh spring rolls, but this is the first time in my life and hundreds of Vietnamese places that I have been that did not have fresh rolls. I saw them in posts on Yelp so assumed they had them, however, have it be known that they DO NOT. The pho was slightly above average. The broth was not very complex. A little beefy and salty, but not a deep rich complex flavor like I was hoping for. The meat and vegetables seemed fresh, however. The eggrolls were pretty good. Served with bottled Mae Ploy for dipping. The staff was very friendly and prompt and the place seemed pretty clean. I might return if I find myself back in the area for another reason, but I don't think I would travel there just to have their pho. read more

Very kind staff. Quick service. Had chicken bahn mi. It was right size for me and packed with fresh veg like how I like. Also tried the matcha frappe. Big drink hit the spot for sweet but no too sweet. read more

I go here sometimes to get a quick bite in between my classes. My food was out in literally 3 minutes before I even got my drink. best service. Everyone is really nice here as well, it's got the good vibes fosho. I recommend their tofu dishes, I'm not sure what they are doing back there but they are cooking for sure. read more

Service was fast, friendly and the bahn mi we're awesome. We had both grilled chicken and the pork. Portions were great with meat and vegetables. Would definitely return read more

Pho District 1 - Pork Grilled Pork Sandwich /Banh Mi Thit Nuong - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

This is the best pho I've ever tried!! I could bathe in the broth!! It was so clean and full of flavor. I enjoyed every bite of the pho. The fried rice was delicious as well. The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were great!! Highly recommend!! read more

I'm posting this review on both Google and Yelp, as I'm not sure which platform the restaurant uses. 1. Our experience with our server was extremely disappointing. She was unprofessional, inattentive, and dismissive throughout our visit. I requested chili oil several times, but she kept bringing only a very small amount. It wasn't until the end of the meal--after about a ten-minute wait--that she finally provided a reasonable portion. After we paid, we asked for a receipt, but she walked away, and we had to ask another server to assist us instead. 2. The fried rice was very underwhelming--it was essentially plain white rice with no egg or vegetables, even though we paid extra for it. Additionally, when I received the raw beef for my pho, the pieces were extremely small, almost like scraps from the bottom of a container. The pho itself is good, but I've noticed they tend to provide larger portions when you order takeout compared to dining in. 3. We were also charged for chili oil and another item that we didn't order. Thankfully, the owner resolved the issue promptly and refunded us in cash, which is the only reason this review is two stars instead of one. Overall, while the pho tastes great, the service and food quality during this visit were unacceptable for the price. I appreciate the owner addressing the billing issue, but I hope management takes steps to improve both customer service and consistency in food preparation. read more

Wow. Was extremely impressed with service, how fast food came out and quality of broth. The also had great music lol Got the Special with no meatball and it had so much meat I couldn't finish it, don't think that's ever happened. The pho included green onion and cilantro. MUST TRY read more

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First time here as we were just driving through Lubbock. Reviews looked good so we chose this place. Our table ordered the Pho Chicken, Beef Pho, and the Special. Price for the portion was average. They give you more meat than noodles. Flavors were there, and the meat on the chicken pho was tender. I also did not have to season my Pho, the broth was good enough. We also ordered egg rolls and Thai iced tea which was good. The disappointment was the chicken fried rice. Since we're on the road we wanted another dish to eat for the drive. We were not expecting this kind of fried rice. I have never seen this version (pictured) so we asked if this was our order. The cook and server came out and explained that they don't mix their meat with the rice. So if not fried rice, why put it on the menu as that? Anyhow, the order was rice with vegetables ( the cook said they don't put eggs in their rice) and a side of flavored chicken. We didn't want to argue, so we took it as is. Flavor is lacking. Rice is mushy and bland, and the chicken is dry. But we came for Pho so overall, this place is alright read more

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Excellent Pho. Full of beef. Excellent service. Mostly college kids but they are quick and professional. Engaged owner. Every time i eat here he cones by and asks if everything came out as i expected. You could easily make two meals from one bowl. Highly recommend. read more

Pho District 1 - House special, no tripe for me. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

I was spoiled with Pho Van (Austin) and was skeptical that Lubbock might have something on par. I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed my Pho Bo (Phở" means rice noodles and "bò" means beef. A bowl of beef phở consists of soft slippery noodles in a hearty, beefy yet fragrant broth and beef slices of your choice.) I was getting my nails done and my Nail Master Johnny (#VeniceNails) suggested that I try out this new place. I was spoiled with Pho Van (Austin) and would have been skeptical had Johnny not suggested it. I was seated quickly and placed my order. Food and hot tea arrived promptly. From the moment I tasted the Pho Tao (Rare Beef Pho Bo), I knew that they are making their own bone broth. The Pho was not overly salty, the meat was tender and the portion was good. Homemade bone broth...made AT the restaurant is the best. Frozen, jarred or in a carton does not hold a candle to homemade bone broth. Pros: Hot Chili Paste and Oil are on the table & homemade bone broth. Cons: Service is SLOW after you get your food. No one checked on me and I had to flag down the server for my check. Egg rolls suck. But at the end of the day I will come back. Pho was as spot on as I am probably going to find (outside of a private home) in the HUB. read more

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Great food and some of the friendliest staff I have ever encountered. I've only had Pho twice in my life and both times were at District 1, but I definitely recommend it. The spring roll appetizers were some of the best I've ever had from any restaurant. I live nearby, which could become problematic for my waistline. Come hungry! read more

Pho District 1 - Interior dining - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

My favorite pho restaurant in the area. We enjoyed our food every visit. Great service . The restaurant had a pleasant ambience that made us feel welcome and relaxed. read more

Pho District 1 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

We LOVE Pho and recently relocated to Lubbock from Phoenix. After trying a couple of Pho places that were just OK, we found this place and it will definitely be our regular spot. The oxtail pho was amazing and so was the build-your-own pho. We also got the spring rolls and dumplings- both appetizers were awesome. Highly recommend this place!!! SO GOOD! The ambience is also great and the owner walked around asking how the food was- pride of ownership is apparent by the food and the staff. read more

Pho District 1 - Oxtail pho - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

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Came here on a busy Saturday night with some friends. We got sat pretty quickly, but it did take our server a while to greet us. They were out of a few menu items which was pretty disappointing. I ended up getting the shrimp pho. Sodas are the canned ones. It was very good, and a generous portion. This was my second visit here, the first time i came I had gotten the Pho Dat Biet, both were so flavorful and I really enjoyed them. The parking lot is always busy because this is in a plaza, so just be ready to look for parking. read more

Pho District 1 - Menu - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

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Pho District 1 is under new management... Disappointing, Kevin had built a great atmosphere with phenomenal Pho. Most of the staff is new, portions are smaller, broth lacks flavor and is a little oily. It's unfortunate to see this gem change owners. read more

These guys are so great. We order there frequently for our team and they are always so patient and kind. Food is so good. the best Vietnamese food in town. Sorry I never take pictures cause I'm too hungry. Pork bahn mi is a favorite though. read more

Great customer Service. The food was authentically delicious. We were in town as we had a family member in the hospital. We ate her and took take-out 3 times. So hard to find a place that really shows pride in their restaurant, food, and Service. read more

Pho District 1 - B2 Vermicelli with Grilled Pork. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

Sadly, the quality of the food and portion size has gone down. The inside is still quite clean and comfortable, but the restrooms were a mess. Thankfully, the service and servers are still great! read more