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Marie R.

I've only ordered the sandwich from this place before and I love it! I love the bread because it's not too soft or too tough. Whatever sauce they used is delish! The meat we got is Chinese sausage and I don't think I've ever had a Chinese sausage banh mi before! It is on the pricier side ($10), but I think that's been the norm in the greater Seattle area so I'm not surprised by the price. The good thing is it's a good sandwich and I think the price is reasonable. I'd love to come back to try their other dishes and actually dine in!

I already ate half of it before I took a photo
Angie L.

Wow. I never thought we'd find our favorite pho restaurant in Auburn. The place is about two months old, but we went and tried it for the first time after hearing about them. We'd been going to Seattle for our pho because we couldn't find any decent place in the south end, and trust me, we've been to countless places. Pho is one of my favorite foods so I eat it quite often. Walking in, the restaurant is super clean. There isn't a ton of seating. Anyway, immediately, the service was friendly. I ordered a brisket and tendon pho and my husband ordered a brisket pho. One thing I really appreciated was how hot the soup came. We never put any sauces like sriracha or hoisin sauce in our pho. We like to taste the true flavor of the broth. I took a sip and wow... so flavorful. The noodles were also cooked to perfection. We've run into too many places where the noodles were just way too soggy. The tendon was perfectly cooked as well. The portion size is also very generous. The owner/chef came out to greet his customers and he seems like a really kind and humble man. I can't wait to go back and I've finally found our go to spot for pho without having to drive far. Check them out. You won't regret it.

Thuy N.

The pho broth was a little too sweet for my taste buds but the portions is exceptional for what you are paying for. My son wanted to order the special rice but to substitute the pork for the short ribs and we were willing to pay the up charge, until we were told by the server that it would be $12.95 extra for the substitution. Kinda outrageous, if you ask me. That would bring the total of the dish to $30+ for basic rice, short ribs and eggs. The tomatoes and dressing on the salad is probably not needed. I think they should just keep it simple. There were ample of spaces in the restaurant and plenty of parking as it share space with other establishment in the plaza. I would come back to try again later in the future. Come check it out yourself. I'm tempted to try one of their drinks as one of their customers share that she's been there multiple of times within the week for one of their drinks.

Menu as of 2-17-26
Trav H.

Nice pho place in auburn. The door brings in a really cold draft, so choose your seat wisely. The pho was great, servers were nice. Huge 75 inch TV showing food was entertaining. Nice clean restaurant. I'd come back. There's some kind of club or something I'm not even sure next door. It's mysterious because there's no signs about it anywhere but the parking lot was packed and people going in and out. Anyways, the restaurant has tons of pho options. The appetizers are way too expensive at $12, cmon.

Robert C.

Walked into Pho Emerald which was having a grand opening day special and walked out impressed. The oxtail pho? Rich, fresh, unforgettable. Egg rolls? Crispy perfection. Every bite hit the mark. Service was sharp-attentive without hovering. The place gleamed with new energy and spotless charm. And then the chef came out. We told him the food was fantastic. His response? "It makes me feel good when people like what I cook." That kind of heart shows. I'm coming back. And I'm bringing reinforcements. Pho Emerald isn't just promising-it's already delivering.

Bo Bun Hue that was truly awesome.
Brian B.

This is the sort of place where if yelp allowed me to give 10 stars I would. Best Vietnamese food I've in a REALLY long time. It was amazing. First off, you walk in and the space is immaculate and modern. It's a nice space. I went there as part of a day trip and I loved it. I will travel to this place in the future. Next, and the real star of the show is the food. This is the kind of place where you realize why the world either does (or should) go nuts for Vietnamese cuisine. It's rich without being heavy. It's flavorful without being overpowering. Its deceptively simple, yet eminently satisfying. Pho Emerald's food, to the extent I had it, was damn near as perfect as it can get. I started with fresh spring rolls that were VERY big and PACKED. Very satisfying by themselves, stuffed with (for the type I got and they have multiple types) shrimp, Vietnamese ham, refreshing noodles, lettuce, and a wrapper that showed me it was clearly made to order. Damn.... And they did NOT give me some watery, thin peanut sauce. Like the spring rolls themselves, they were packed with peanuty goodness. Then, I got the Bo Bun Hue. This is one of my favorite dishes. The place has on the tables all the typical accompaniments and potential add-ons to your bowl, whether it was hoisin or chile sauce and a few others. But my bowl didn't need it. I did not need to add ANYTHING. It was awesome just by itself. It contained a broader variety of proteins than I'm used to and they were all great. I'm a huge fan of beef tendon and dang if these guys didn't do that better than anywhere else I've been. Tender but the nice texture you want. I also had a Vietnamese coffee, which I'm always a sucker for. If you have never had that, do yourself a favor and try theirs. Everything I had was generous but still well-balanced. Not sure how they accomplished that, but they did. The menu had a lot more than I could have tried in one outling, even with my giant appetite. They offer pho (which I'm anxious to try), bahn mi, and some rice dishes. What I saw coming out looked very appetizing. Darn... I guess I'll just have to go back. They also offered some dishes I'd never heard of. So clearly I need to go try those. The place was absolutely PACKED with happy patrons. The servers handled it with calm grace and they seemed really happy and proud to be there. I can see now, why. It's a small business run by passionate people who take pride (justifiably) in what they do. The clientele was a mix of all types of people, which in my mind really speaks highly of this establishment. When you can appeal to a broad range of people (especially when it's quite new) that makes you realize that handcrafted food is the way to go. The owners are great. Friendly, passionate, and very hardworking and it shows in what they put on your plate. I suggest anyone in the area go check out Pho Emerald. Because like its name suggests, the place is an absolute GEM.

Shrimp spring rolls
Mecca F.

I needed to return a few times. It's a small restaurant with big energy. Seating can fill up fast. I preferred to dine in. The gentleman was telling his story at one of my visits. Hats off to his passion for cooking. Lots of options to choose from. Love all the pho choices. The location is not so friendly when it comes to the parking. It's a place you must try!!

Clean and inviting
Jm P.

This will be my 2nd time coming here and the service, food and welcoming vibes have been consistent. I've ordered the same dish 2x now because ive been seeing this dish on my ig and I had to try it. Well here I am again getting the same dish! Its so hearty, savory, salty and filling. I already know I'll be here again probably getting this same dish HA!

Steak and flank pho
Nancy N.

Came here for dinner with my family during my husband lunch break from work. He stated he likes this spot and always go during lunch. So I gave it a try, the restaurant itself is very clean and staff is very welcoming. The owner who I think is owner is very friendly and nice. We ordered 3 pho, chicken sandwich, fish sauce wings, and some drinks. To start off the pho was pretty good decent. I wouldn't say it's the best but better than most places. My son said the chicken sandwich was pretty good. The fish sauce wings were kind of salty in my opinion and not a crispy. We also got a strawberry lemonade and Thai teas. The strawberry lemonade was good just like any lemonade. The Thai tea in my opinion was more on the milky creamy flavor rather than the tea. I did not smell or taste the Thai tea flavor as much but it was not bad at all. Overall the experience was nice, owner also gave my kids some snacks at the end of dining too. I would definitely come back and try other items, menu had a pretty good selection to choose from.

Shrimp fresh spring roll
Owen N Julianne P.

I ordered the p1 pho and the broth was so flavorful and very filling. I've added small amount of their chilli oil and it was light , spicy and garlicky. I've also ordered the shrimp fresh roll and I loved their peanut sauce. Customer service was great, always checked up on our tables and refilled out water without asking for a refill. It's small inside but very clean, simple yet modern feel to it. Owner was very cool, he came around to see how the food was and small talked to get to know his customers. Lunch time gets pretty busy but it was well worth the drive.

Oxtail pho
Andrea K.

The oxtail pho was phenomenal. Their service is prompt, friendly and the restaurant is very clean

Jennifer H.

The food was amazing and everyone was so nice! We got the egg rolls, banh mi, egg coffee, Bun Rieu and tamarind wings! Definitely recommend this place! The restaurant is bright and beautiful!

Egg roll, P1:Pho, Marinated chicken

We Live in Kent and we eat here. Egg rolls are fresh! Ambiance is good, Soooo bright! Perfect food for a rainy weather

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Best Pho in Washington!!!! So flavorful and yummy. My favorite, I'll definitely be coming in again.

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Small restaurants by the outlet in Auburn- definitely a mom and pops type restaurant…read more We came in and it was pretty busy with a few tables waiting to get orders taken. They only had 2 people working and tried to be as quick as they could. Food was delicious. Pho came out in a piping hot stone pot (more expensive than the regular pho) $23.99. Broth was flavorful and the short ribs was so tender it just fell off the bones. The combo rice dish had egg roll, egg, chicken, short rib and pork chop.

I thought I had written an original review which clearly I did not- originally this place was a 5…read morestar for me. Moving down south from Seattle, I wanted to find a pho spot that could be my go to and this was the spot for me. The food was great, service was top tier, very mom and pop shop but more modern and I loved it. I probably go here multiple times in a month, sometimes a couple of times in a week especially when it's cold and rainy. However, I went there a few times recently and I was sad at how the service has been lately. I'm not sure if there's new hires as I haven't seen the same girls that usually work there in a long time...the more recent waiters seemed to not know what was available on their drinks menu and did not offer to go and check, our table was met with dumbfounded looks and no follow up. On one of the days, I had ordered my usual order, and was left waiting while all the other tables who entered and ordered after me were served immediately. I had put in my order around 7:15p and did not receive my food until 7:52p. I was not checked on until I had to get up from my table and go check on my order, then it was like I was getting checked on too many times. When I had asked what happened, the waiter told me they forgot, I'm not sure who dropped the ball there. I had asked if I was going to get a discount or get comped, something, and all I was told was, "it's not my decision." The staff seemed more interested in catering to a table with a family, it seemed like they may have known them personally as a member from the table continuously got up to talk to the staff and even walked back into the kitchen multiple times, and grabbing his own to go boxes. As much as I love this place, I will not be returning.

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We came in about 10 minutes before they close. And I felt really bad but they were very, very…read morefriendly and nice about it. I think they usually mostly cater to lunch customers because they closed at 6 PM. I asked the employee what the most popular sandwiches were and she told me it was definitely the crispy chicken bacon banh mi. We ordered that and a spicy pork shrimp banh mi. Both were excellent! I really liked the bacon one more and my partner really preferred the pork shrimp one more so it worked out. Both were a 10/10!!! Crispy fresh fluffy bread. Not stale at all. And about $35 for both sandwiches and a can of Coke. Beware that crispy chicken will cut up the roof of your mouth though. It was worth every bite!! And they were so big that I could only eat half. Saved the other half for the next day and it was just as delicious. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in town and it's not too late.

Not your average Vietnamese fare. An Asian meets American twist without compromising the flavor…read more This spot used to be on the weekly rotation when I worked in the area. My favorites are the Thai chili shrimp & pork bao and their spicy torched shrimp & pork rice. Their portions are generous and they do not skimp on the meat. The only criticism I have is that the bao bun does start to fall apart getting soaked with the juices from the meat and sauces. Food is usually ready within 5-10 minutes. A very casual spot to grab a meal with ample amount of seating if you choose to dine in. There is some parking directly in front of the store but there is more towards the back. Definitely recommend this spot!

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Unlike many ramen spots that use thin noodles, I really liked that they used slightly thicker…read morenoodles here. The broth tasted like a rich, well-simmered stock rather than the typical MSG-heavy ramen you often come across. Their set menu includes a ramen, a side, and a drink for about $20, which felt like a great deal given today's prices. The chicken karaage was perfectly crispy, and it seemed like they used dark meat, making it even more tender and flavorful! The service was also very friendly, and parking was easy and plentiful, which made the overall experience even better.

I come quite often and we usually have a decent experience. We ordered two Tsukemens and 2 kids…read moreramens as well as chicken karage' per my kids request with a sprite. TWO TIMES the karage' came out RAW on the inside. I wish I woulda taken a picture but I was so upset and quick to have them take it back I didn't. After the second time, the waitress recommended we switched to the popcorn chicken instead because it was smaller and less likely to be raw inside. We agreed to the change, the chicken didn't come out until we were basically done with our ramen. When checking out the waitress apologized for the inconvenience and informed me that she was going to apply a discount, I thought that was nice until I realized the only thing she applied was my own coupon code that I had for the one tsukemen, absolutely nothing for the chicken. We got a sprite, they honestly would have comped a sprite or something. Overall a very disappointing experience, we probably will come back because we do enjoy this place. But this specific time was not ok, hope they do better.

Pho Emerald - vietnamese - Updated May 2026

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