I stopped by Pho Emerald after a long trip from work, feeling extremely hungry and ready for a good meal. I chose this spot because the online listing said they open at 10:00 AM, and it was about a 15-minute drive for me. When I arrived, I noticed the sign on the door actually said 10:30 AM. Around 10:05, the door opened, and as I walked in, a staff member kindly let me know that their official opening time is 10:30 and that the online information is still being updated. She asked me to wait briefly while she finished setting up, so I stepped out to my car for a bit. Once everything was ready, I went back in, and she was very apologetic and appreciative of my patience, which I really respected. Despite the confusion with the hours, the experience turned out great. The food absolutely hit the spot--especially the oxtail pho, which was rich, flavorful, and comforting after a long day. Their Thai tea was also a standout and exactly what I was craving. What really made a difference was the service. She consistently checked in to make sure everything was good, and her attentiveness didn't go unnoticed. Overall, this is a great place with delicious food and solid customer service. The only thing that needs improvement is aligning their posted and online opening hours to avoid confusion. I'd definitely come back again. read more

Hey so why haven't many people told me about Pho Emerald? When i ordered the Bun Bo Hue and the Pho Đặc Biệt... When they brought out my bowl of Bun Bo Hue i was sneezing. In a good way, cause if you ain't sneezing it ain't seasoned. That spice level and depth of flavor hit immediately, and the sate they use is so fragrant and lemongrassy in a way that just feels right and authentic. Everything tasted super well-seasoned without being overwhelming, and the broth had that rich, slow-cooked vibe that keeps you going back for another sip even when your mouth is already on fire. My boyfriend got the pho and enjoyed it just as well. Overall, everything felt really solid and thoughtfully made. 10/10, definitely coming back, and honestly surprised this spot isn't more hyped. read more

Pho Emerald - Bun Bo Hue, Pho Đặc Biệt - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

All I can say is Wow, such a perfect day to eat pho when it's raining or cold. I ordered the oxtail pho and it was amazing . You didn't even have to add anything to it because the broth itself is great. Our server was juggling everything by herself as the cashier/cleaning/serving food. She was nice and although we didn't understand some words she did her best to explain and even showed picture. The only thing I probably didn't like is where we were seated. Every time someone opened the door the cold breeze just blew my way and it made my food Less warmer real quick. The place is pretty modernized and looked clean with the new table and chairs. It's a little bit small but it could still fit two big groups. I will definitely go back and try the rice entrees they had showing on the tv while we were there eating. read more

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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! read more

Pho Emerald - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

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. read more

Pho Emerald - I already ate half of it before I took a photo - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

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. read more

Pho Emerald - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

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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. read more

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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. read more

Pho Emerald - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

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Great food and coffee. Been here a few times and my pool team gets food to go from them all the time and it always hits the spot. Service is fantastic as well. Seating is limited since it's not a big venue so get there before it gets packed for dinner! read more

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. read more

Pho Emerald - Bo Bun Hue that was truly awesome. - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

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Food was alright i wouldn't recommend coming here for the food or the service. Food is overly price for some bland vietnamese food. there was no service, took our order and never check back in with my group. we also order a smoothie and a loaf off bread that we never gotten, after reminding the server numerous times about the order. when it came time to pay, i told the owner to remove the smoothie and bread. to see that he tried to charge us twice for the smoothie that we never gotten. (p.s they were trying to making it last second as we were paying) . the owner was trying to give me a weak apology about being "busy" .. bud the entire time i was eating i was watching you serve the other table and giving them A-tier service so don't give me a weak apology about being busy when you was just talking the entire time. pretty much i wouldn't come back or let anyone i know come here. don't waste your money at this place . read more

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!! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Pho Emerald - Shrimp fresh spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

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

Pho Emerald - Oxtail pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

I ordered takeout via the DoorDash app. The restaurant worker/owner treated me like I was attempting to steal the food and ask for proof of purchase. Never had that experience when I pick up food ordered with my name and I stating what was ordered. read more

Heard about Pho Emerald recently and decided to give it a try for takeaway. Ordered wonton noodle soup w/bbq pork. It came with a quart of broth, and the noodle and wonton portions were HUGE. The broth was rich, fatty and delicious. The menu is fairly large, so I'm looking forward to checking off more items in the near future. A must try in Auburn read more

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! read more

Pho Emerald - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

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

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As a pho connoisseur, this place is great. A great bowl of pho doesn't need any plum or siracha. The pineapple fried rice and pork banh mi was very good as well. Great addition to Auburn. read more

Pho Emerald - Pho Dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

This is a new place. Their beef pho broth is amazing. Large portions at a good price. The beef broth is complex. They take their time making it. Great apps and Ban mi sandwiches that are well made. I will be back soon! read more

Pho Emerald - Pho special combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

First thing I am going to say is we had a great experience here. Definitely recommend if you are in the Auburn area looking for some pho or Vietnamese food. We heard Pho Emerald just opened up so f course we are going to go support a new business. First impressions when you walk in was a nice clean ambiance. This place has really great Feng shui. A really clean positive energy. A nice setup with green decorations to fit that Emerald theme. Was even able to enjoy the game as they have TVs. Was able to seat ourselves and the server came right away. Bringing very high quality, emerald menus to match the high quality food. I noticed it instantly. The pricing is a dollar or two more expensive than other places but I believe this fits within the area. After tasting the food and talking to the owner/cook. It made sense as he takes pride in the quality of the food that is being made. Even the water was high quality. You can taste the difference as it is fresh lemon and cucumber water (very healthy for you). I order a beef bahn mi and a chicken pho. My significant other got the beef pho. The pho is only one size which is no problem. The food itself came swiftly. It wasn't too busy so it came within 10 minutes. We like to taste the broth first with no extra ingredients and both were delicious. Like I said the cook takes pride in the quality of the food so it is worth the price. It has its own uniqueness where you will remember what your taste buds were thinking after you took your first bite. The bahn mi was amazing. Had really good sauce, the meat was amazing, and the bread was just right. I didn't need to workout my jaw muscles eating it. Iykyk haha We met the owner and they were amazing people. This was the first I've ever had this happened and you can tell he loves customer connection. He told us his vision for the future of the restaurant and the process in which they prepare the food. They even made us two drinks to try and both were AMAZING! A coconut foam coffee and then salted caramel coffee. The coconut flavoring wasn't too strong. Usually how coconut is. Now the salted caramel ‍‍. Both my significant other and I loved this one. It was really delicious. The service was amazing, the food was amazing, and the experience was amazing. 5/5 for sure. read more

Restaurant is really clean and modern. Pho was very flavorful and tasty. Owner Steve is really friendly, passionate and you can tell he loves food. Great new addition to Auburn. I look forward to trying other things on the menu. read more

My wife and I came here last week. The food itself was good, but the service was honestly some of the worst I've ever experienced, especially for a place that's already overpriced for what you get. There were two servers working. The one who took my order misheard me and brought out two extra orders I didn't ask for. I didn't make a big deal about it since I could take it to go, but instead of owning the mistake, she kept denying it and blaming me, which already left a bad taste in my mouth. Before my pho even arrived, I asked twice for nuoc beo (broth fat). This is a basic request--no cooking, no prep--just like asking for veggies or napkins. She never brought it. After I finished my pho, I went to wash my hands. When I walked past the servers, I clearly saw them talking about me and pointing toward my table. As soon as they noticed me walking back, she suddenly brought out the nuoc beo--15 minutes later, after I was already done eating. Instead of apologizing or admitting she forgot, she doubled down and claimed I "never ordered it," then told me that even basic requests like broth fat or napkins have to "wait behind everyone's food orders." That makes absolutely no sense--grabbing broth fat takes seconds. Also, the restaurant has very tight seating. If you have a kid or need a little extra space, this is not the place -- you're practically elbow-to-elbow with other tables, which just adds to the uncomfortable experience. Between the gaslighting, the lack of accountability, the cramped seating, and the high prices, this was easily some of the worst customer service I've ever had at a pho restaurant. There are plenty of other pho spots with respectful, competent staff. I will never come back here. Not recommended at all. read more

Went here for lunch and it was delicious. We started with the tofu spring rolls and had the combo P1 pho. The broth was very good! The employees were all friendly and attentive. The chef even took time to come out to check on our experience. read more

Service was extremely attentive and friendly. There's a lot of options available for food. We ordered the fried dumplings, pho with brisket and round eye steak, and grilled sirloin beef and egg roll. Super delicious! The place was clean and the chefs/ cooks came to ask how the food was. Clearly this is a restaurant that wants to best serve their customers! Will be coming again. read more

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

We ordered the P1 (combo special with the short rib). It was so good. Will be back to try other dishes. Service was amazing. read more

Food was AMAZING DELICIOUS! PHO got the right fresh quality especially the fish sauce wing is BOMB! The workers, they're so nice and they have a very EXCELLENT services! This place has so much ambiance and DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED! read more

Went there twice and got the $18 bowl of pho every time the broth is good to me it's a sweet broth but the size u get for $18 isn't worth it, they don't put a lot of noodles and use the small bowls......service both times was good read more

This is my new favorite spot. Service was exceptional. The salt and pepper wings and the shrimp spring rolls are incredible. Service was amazing and welcoming. VERY clean atmosphere. Will definitely be back read more

Staff was polite and helpful! Is quaint, clean and family friendly. Portions leave you full content. The cook even came out and asked how our meal was and even asked if we would like to see anything else on the menu that might make it a better experience. Who does that! My favorite new Pho location! read more

The food is pretty good, but I found it more on the sweeter side, which I personally am not the biggest fan of, but great for people who may enjoy sweet pho. However, the service was horrendously really slow which causes me to avoid coming back. I have asked more than 3 times for basic needs like, basil, bean sprouts, and other garnishes for pho. I had my pho sitting out for more than 5 minutes because, pho is enhanced with other garnishes to create my own flavor of pho bowl. I would not be coming back read more