I really wanted to like this place. I even came back a second time to give it another shot, but I can confidently say this spot is just not for me. The chicken pho was honestly disgusting. The broth had no flavor at all, and while I know some people enjoy chewier noodles, these were extremely chewy and tasted off. The worst part, though, was the chicken. It was completely inedible -- super dry, rubbery, and tasted old. I genuinely tried to finish it, but my body literally would not let me eat it. I gave it more than a fair chance, but I won't be coming back again. read more

Pho Hoa Noodle Soup - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Pinole, California

the large is huge & came out so fast !! Tofu, enoki, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, beansprouts, basil, jalapeño & lime !! So hot & tasty & veggie full ! Still a lot of soup to take home & add more tofu, mushrooms & Chinese cabbage as another meal !! Holiday gift bonus card available : $5 bonus w/$25, $10 bonus w/$50 !! All conveniently contained w/ in the app !! I bought $25 +$5 bonus last month, today I'm buying $50+$10 bonus, promotion good thru Dec 2025 ! Service is quick, & friendly !! The large pho is so big but worth it for the leftover soup & veggies ! Added value bc of bonus gift card promo !! There were 8 out of 12 tables w/customers, noise level pleasant & Xmas music was playing ? Michael took my order & served my phone & helped me w/ my gift card , he was patient , helpful, knowledgeable & there is a loyalty program so be sure to scan your membership # !! read more

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My son was craving for some Pho. He misses Kevin's in Daly City. We've decided to give this place a try. Very friendly staff. Menu was straightforward. I ordered the traditional beef and meatballs Pho. I was hoping they have options with noodles but they don't. The one piece of egg roll was delicious. The regular size was big enough to get you full. We were very satisfied. Would like to try any rice plates next time. read more

Pho Hoa Noodle Soup - RG #03 - Steak & Meatball - Vietnamese Near Me - Pinole, California

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One of a handful of pho places in the pinole area. Two different pho sizes depending on how hungry you are. The vegetarian pho had unique ingredients including enoki mushroom and cauliflower. Soup was salty and had slight sour taste. Could have used some more fried onions. But overall a decent bowl of pho. Restaurant was very clean compared to other busier pho shops. Plenty of parking available in the parking lot. read more

Pho Hoa Noodle Soup - Vegetarian pho, regular size - Vietnamese Near Me - Pinole, California

I usually don't leave reviews. I would rather just not return any more, but this took the cake. I'm writing to express my frustration with a recent experience at Pho Hoa Noodle Soup in Pinole. While I've generally enjoyed the food and service, I was disappointed when told there was a $0.25 cent charge for a to-go container for my Pho. After already paying for my meal which was $53.00, being asked to pay extra simply to take home my leftovers that I paid for is unreasonable. I understand that businesses face rising costs, but small, unexpected fees like this can leave a negative impression. They would have been better off raising the price of a meal that no one would notice, rather than the way it was handled. WE WILL NOT BE BACK read more

Pho Hoa Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Pinole, California

I tried to like the flavors. I wanted to love the grilled chicken. As the server said "so it's a personal preference"... I guess so. The rice and fried rolls were really good. The refresher was a delicious. The Kiddo lived her pho... The service was good. Good came out quickly and was hot. read more

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Always get takeout on a cold rainy day. They have a good selection and options on their menu. The servers were friendly when I picked my order. Their dining area is pretty decent, seats a good amount of people. When I got there my order was ready. Gave me my order and I was on my way. Their broth has a nice flavor, that's why I like coming to Pho Hoa. read more

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Came to Pho Hoa Pinole again at my mom's request to order their noodles to go here. Their service has improved somewhat, but their loud music selection is still just as bad. This time it's mind numbing EDM music Families are still coming to eat here, despite the lousy ambience . I'm writing this update in the dead of winter (Feb 2026). Very drafty as the bitter cold wind blows in through their doors. One family is literally using a blanket at their table to keep themselves warm. These teenagers still running this restaurant still think they're running a nightclub and they don't believe in turning on the heater for their patrons.. Pathetic. read more

Pho Hoa Noodle Soup - Pho Hoa's Beef stew noodles. Decent enough. - Vietnamese Near Me - Pinole, California

Here for the banh mi, Vietnamese Iced Coffee, the avocado roll, and the fried roll. While Pho is not my go-to order, I will gladly join a lunch date to order other favorites. Tucked away on Pinole Valley Road, Pho Hoa Noodle Soup serves super affordable, fresh, and filling Vietnamese snacks, Vermicelli bowls, meat/rice plates, banh mi, and yummy drinks. Good to-go or for a fast-casual seated experience, friendly customer service, and food that will leave you and your wallet feeling right. The avocado roll has fully sliced pieces and does not skimp which I love (omg could bottle up the peanut dipping sauce, soooo good), the fried roll filled with minced shrimp, vegetables, and chicken (literally the best), and super solid grilled chicken and grilled pork banh mi..I still have a few favorite spots in the East Bay for these, so stay tuned there! Parking is typically busy because Trader Joe's is in the same center, but can usually grab a spot. Would def return if I'm in the area! read more

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Always good and satisfying. Service is quick. Usually get carry out. Wish they would take cash orders over the phone for pickup. Must use card. Ugh That said we love this place read more

I ordered take out, got a 6 items, waited for my order. One of the workers told me my food was right there, and I could grab it, but I first went to the bathroom. After ai grab my food, a mexican lady asked me if that was my food and if I was doing doordash. After I told her I ordered it togo, she said okay, and as I was walking out she asked another asian waiter if it was my food or if I grabbed it. Completely unacceptable behavior. I walked back in and said this is my food, a different mexican worker told me to pick this up, and she made an excuse saying "We need you're picking the food up so we can double check the items." No wonder other reviews say the service here is hit or miss... Disappointing to be racial profiled. read more

Food was ok. Not your authentic pho shop . The chicken soup we ordered regular . The size was good. Lots of chicken The beef pho we ordered large, the steak was rough, not your regular thin slice beef in pho, also lots of noodles but not a lot of beef and other ingredients. Wish there was meatball in it too for this combination dish. The soup is not authentic. It has way too strong of a star anise flavor The jasmine milk tea was huge for the price. But it was not good. Too bland and the boba was too chewy. The best thing from the meal was the ice coffee! Wish they have a large option. All in all, the food was mediocre. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing. They did give me a $2 off promotion for some reason. They said you get it if you have $40 and above. I'm not sure if I will be back. But the price was reasonable . So I might come back to try other things if I feel like taking the risk! read more

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Well, it didn't kill me. We got some food to go and it was OK. There wasn't a lot of flavor. The soup was hot enough to cook the meat and even though there was a lot of basil and some packets of other things, I and lime, I was a little underwhelmed with the food. My husband daughter, it was OK. I'm wondering if this is because it's a chain, but I think that they may have softened their flavoring palette so to speak. I'm used to the soups having a huge hit of flavor and I didn't get that from this. I can't say that I would ever want to come here on purpose to get anything because in all honesty it was just OK. I'd rather go somewhere else in Richmond and get a proper pho that has some flavor. read more

This place has decent pho. It's a chain, and it definitely gives that vibe. I've tried a couple different phos, their banh mi, and their iced coffee. I think everything is quite okay. The flavor of the broth could be improved, but I think this is a solid spot if you need a quick bite. Service was very friendly and the menu is simple, so no decision paralysis haha. read more

Pho Hoa Noodle Soup - 45 Brisket, Flank, Fatty Flank, Crunchy Flank, and Tendon 15. Steak, Flank, Fatty Flank, Tendon, & Tripe Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Pinole, California

unfortunately the spring rolls were the worst I ever had in my life! The peanut sauce is actually slimy sweet n sour sauce !??? Like wow i feel scammed . Veggies were fresh and the Thai tea was pretty good and made with non dairy milk .... but honestly if i was starving i would've taken the rolls back and got a refund :( read more

I love this place and so do my kids.. The pho is actually delicious. My number one is the garlic steak. Add shrimp and double noodle. It is the bomb.com. Our daughter likes the lemon grass pork chops. We eat here at least twice a week. read more

I don't understand why you charge for Togo boxes when I spent over hundred dollars on your food never going back there

After church, my husband and I stop by this Pho Hoa restaurant. The food was delicious. We were not hungry so we decided to split a bowl of soup . We order sides meat and noodles. So good. We will be back for sure. read more

Have come here MANY TIMES PREVIOUSLY and have NEVER had such rude service. This boy told me I couldn't sit at a certain table while waiting for my food. There were 7 other open tables other than mine. The younger women working with him tried to tell him I was waiting for my food but there seemed to be a language barrier. I got a refund for my drink I ordered while waiting for my food. Sadly, couldn't get my pho refunded because I ordered it through DoorDash. I'll talk that up with DoorDash. NEVER WILL I COME BACK HERE. Will find another pho place. read more

Pho Hoa Noodle Soup - RUDE EMPLOYEW - Vietnamese Near Me - Pinole, California

I have been to this place a couple of times and would say while it's not the best place for pho it is relatively decent pricing. The inside is always very cool and clean so the dining experience is comfortable. They also have outdoor tables if you'd like to eat outside. The service is decent, they bring out your food pretty fast and get your orders down quickly. They usually greet you normally get your order and then you have to go back up for your check. They don't really check in on you throughout the meal. I will say the portions are pretty small, especially for takeout a XL is like a Small/medium size. The regular (dine-in) is about a medium sized bowl whole the XL size is about a medium/large sized portion. I usually get the number 48( spice sate) which is pretty good. Very flavorful without it feeling too heavy or salty. It isn't really spicy, but more on the mild side. I will say that in the past I ordered a summer roll for take out and found a rubber band wrapped inside. :( I have also had a few orders messed up, but they were more than willing to fix my order! Overall, it's decent place but not the best place to grab pho in the area. There aren't many pho places around to begin with but it's still subpar compared to some other pho places close by. read more

Pho Hoa Noodle Soup - XL 48. Spicy sate - Vietnamese Near Me - Pinole, California

Glad to live within minutes of pho spots and Pho Hoa is a popular reliable chain that does the job when the craving hits. I usually go to Pho Craze, but when it's closed I rely on Pho Hoa's big steamy beef pho and crispy egg rolls to brighten up a cold rainy day, which are the types of days I like to visit. Ambiance is bright and modern with cool hues of blues and greens. A gripe I have is with their service, which is hit or miss depending on the crowd size. There has been confusion on whether to order from the table or at the counter, resulting in disorganization of service and longer wait times. I've learned to order at the counter when it's crowded so you don't end up with ppl inadvertently cutting in front of you. Also the meat quality in the pho isn't the best but it is also a few bucks less expensive than Pho Craze's #1's pho with premium beef. read more

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Pho here always meets our expectations, we will continue to order from here. Love the avocado rolls here.

This place has very good food. My fav is the wire hot and sour seafood pho, but pretty much anything you get is gonna be a win. Prices were a little bit more acceptable when they had their discount when you spent $30+, but it's not a deal breaker either way. Only dishing didn't agree with was their beef stew, as it contained a usually high level of fat than I am used to, but maybe that's the way it's prepared where they are from. I would recommend this place. read more

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Pretty good straightforward menu. They had some good/fun drink options. I would recommend the grilled chicken vermicelli plate and the garlic beef pho. The nouc cham was a bit lacking in flavor (too little fish sauce?) the service was friendly. We had a large group so it was a bit chaotic and some items were forgotten. G read more

Waited for like 20 mins for someone to attend me and my family. Sat there and even told a worker we haven't gotten our order taken idk she didn't speak English well so she went to tell someone else and still nothing. Others walked in and got attended. I didn't even get to try the food but the service was bad as far as not attending us. read more

Ooofff. My husband and I went to eat lunch here today, we saw this gentleman with the blue gloves handle multiple things without changing them. He handled money, food, trash, drinks, cleaned tables with Lysol, all without changing his gloves. My husband went up to pay for our unfinished meal bc cmon, that's nasty. & he asked the guy if he had washed his hands, the guy kept saying no but that he had changed his gloves. He did NOT. We watched him the whole time. Eww. read more

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My wife and I came here on a rainy day while our son was at daycare. Lunch date. I got the #52 Beef Rib and Brisket (large) $14.70, and my wife got #18 Chicken Pho (large) $13.95. It's soooo good! I get this at least once every other week. The prices on the menu are not updated. read more

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Hubs and I did a take out order of the grilled chicken Banh Mi. I was quickly greeted and handed by bagged order. A quick glance around made a pretty good impression. The place seemed clean. I did notice signs posted that if you come/eat inside you must show your vaccination card. No one asked to see mine. Probably because I was a to go order. Anyway, Hubs and I both agreed that the chicken was flavorful, the bun was super fresh and the veggies were good. We ordered extra Jalapeño and I feel like we we're given that. The one thing we were hoping for and didn't get was pickled veggies. So it was a good grilled chicken sandwich. But we've had really good Banh Mi (in El Cerrito) and we we're hoping for something closer to home. read more

Pho Hoa Noodle Soup - B40. Grilled Chicken Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Pinole, California

I only have been to Pho Hoa twice this year because there are just so many other Pho places near my work that I go to. Although this one is close distance to my house, I just never get a chance to visit until this month. Guess what, I finally check out this place and twice within 3 weeks. That's progress! For the first visit I ordered a regular size #5 Steak and flank Pho. First impression, good portion and the bowl was full. As for the Pho itself, the broth was tasty, the noodles were soft and tender and the meats were tasty and tender as well. This one officially passed the Pho taste test. For the second visit, today, we ordered the Vietnamese Beef Stew Pho and the vermicelli pork. For this review I wanted to focus on the Beef Stew Pho. It's my first time trying out the Vietnamese Beef Stew Pho. After a few slurp and a few bites on the beef, I was impressed! This broth was so tasty and full of flavors even without Sriracha and hoisin sauce. And the beef was flavorful and tender. The only disappointing part was how come I never ordered the Vietnamese Beef Stew Pho before? For sure, that will not happen again. So don't make the same mistake I did and order the Vietnamese Beef Stew Pho on your next visit. Tips: Since the broth has a reddish stew color, be careful while eating as the broth could splash on your clothes. I wasn't careful but the spots washed off with Spray n Wash. read more

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Grilled Pork Banh Mi is my favorite. They give a good portion of meat in both the banh mi and pho. The service was pretty good, and no wait for lunch on a Saturday. I would recommend this place, and especially the banh mi!! read more

Pho Hoa Noodle Soup - 48. Spicy Sate Pho, 46. Hot-N-Sour Seafood Pho, and B41. Grilled Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Pinole, California

Pricey for some pho, but come here for their garlic steak pho. Not sure what you would order otherwise. They charge $2.50 for extra meat while their bowls are already almost $12! For those who are not usual pho eaters, pho usually cost less than $10. They had a random picture of this model on one of their TVs which was weird to me and the waitress who helped us gave me an awkward eye contact stare and was monotone. Odd. Anyway, garlic steak pho is where it's at. The only thing I would ask is for more steak. read more

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Coming off from the range with my son, I searched the area for the nearest pho as Jacob loves this Vietnamese soup dearly. Quick search in Yelp yielded Pho Hoa not to far away. I reckon, Pho Hoa is a long time chain and I believe it has been decades since I have stepped into one. Per usual, Jacob got his pho without any veggies and I chose to pick my usual, Beef Stew. For good measure, I ordered an Avocado smoothie to wash down our meal. At best, the dishes we mediocre at best. My beef stew lacked the 'gut punch' flavor I have been accustomed from my favorite spots. The smoothie was a little bland as well. Pho Hoa was sufficient enough to satisfy Jacob's cravings. But if we had more time to drive a little farther, I would have chosen a different place to get our pho fix. read more

Pho Hoa Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Pinole, California

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Ordered beef sandwhich, I didn't like it like because the bread was soggy from the meat sauce. They used onions instead of the radish and not pickled (even the carrots) like other vietnamese restaurants I go to. Last time I ordered avocado drink with boba, there was no taste at all. read more

I'm not much a pho place guy but we did try this one. My wife liked it a little better than I, I found the chicken to be very dry. It was not for me. Wife liked it better than I although she said she's had better. And it's possible it was just a bad day for them. I was only there once - maybe it's better normally. There are a lot of good reviews. In my personal opinion, and I'm no expert on Pho in any way, it was supremely average to me. read more

Ordered the Steak and Tendon Pho, it was really good and the tendon was super soft! My new go-to

I was craving pho so I ordered pho gao (chicken pho) and tofu spring roll via DoorDash today. This was my first time trying this restaurant and I'm pretty pleased with my order! Chicken pho ($11.95): Portion was a bit small for this price but they do not skimp on the chicken! The chicken was a bit tough but not too bad! Broth was good and perfect for such a chilly day! They were also generous with the cilantro and onion! In addition to that, they included the typical herbs and veggies to pix in with the soup such as basil, jalapeño, bean sprout and lime! Tofu spring roll ($3): this was essentially one roll cut in half, I was hoping for at least 4 pieces, but can't complain since it was $3! This item came with a peanut dipping sauce and I highly recommend you try it! It was sweet, slightly tangy, not spicy at all! For those who like a bit spice, I recommend adding sriracha! I also added a note to include extra sauce and they listened! They gave me two containers of the peanut sauce! Overall, I'm very pleased and the food arrived earlier than expected! Seamless experience with this restaurant via DoorDash! read more

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So here's my update to my previous review. I got their R22 (Grilled Lemongrass Pork chop & fried egg) and Viet iced coffee. Seems like I got more iced coffee this time which is nice. The rice plate seemed to be better than their pho (in my opinion). Perfectly fried egg and the lemongrass pork chop was very flavorful. The fresh veggies were nice to munch down with and the sauce poured over the rice and meat was the way to go. I think that they do a better job with rice plates than their pho. Still would need to try out their other soups. But that'll have to wait another time. read more

Pho Hoa Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Pinole, California

We are happy that Pho Hoa opened up a branch in our town. We don't need to drive far for a good bowl of pho. Their broth is flavorful without the condiments. Their service is friendly and attentive. During cold weather, this is the perfect place to go to for a nice warm comfort food. Their menu has different Vietnamese dishes to try. I've had their bone-in brisket soup and banh mi. They're all good. If you haven't gone to this place, I highly recommend that you try it. We've gone back numerous times. read more

Pho Hoa Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Pinole, California

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Pho Hoa Noodle Soup is a hidden gem located conveniently off the exit to Pinole, heading towards Pinole Valley High School. The prices were fair, there were plenty of places to park, and the service was good. The prices were right for the size of the servings, and the large one was more than enough for two people. Don't eat too much if you can't feed two people. Fresh spring rolls and fried rolls were tasty starters, and they gave us a plate of mint, sprouts, and jalapeos so we could make our pho just the way we liked it. There were a lot of noodles, a good amount of meat, and the tasty broth hit the spot. They also had a range of drinks, like boba drinks and Vietnamese coffee, that were good for cooling down. There was plenty of space between seats, and it wasn't too loud. But I took away one star because we were sat in the back left corner, facing the register. This made it easy for the staff to miss us. Also, the bathroom was cooler than the rest of the room, and our drinks weren't always replaced quickly. Even with these small problems, I think you should check out Pho Hoa Noodle Soup because they serve good food and try to be the best. Leave a review and help the group of people who like food grow. Don't count the days, make the days count, and if it's a bad day, make it a good bad day! Coach Kenny read more

Where was this place at when I attended Pinole Valley High School in the late 1990s? Would you believe this use to be Krispy Kreme? I try this place out the first week it open. I was impress how the old Kripsy Kreme became a Vietnamese place (The inside is great). The menu were easy to understand on the ingredient on the food. I been supporting this business during the pandemic. I recently found out they had outside dinning with umbrella to protect the people from the sun. It is worth eating outdoor watching the people walking around. I had their Banh Mi sandwiches. The sandwiches were amazing. I love the Grilled Chicken and the Grilled Pork Banh Mi sandwich. The Sweet Chili Salmon Rice Plate is amazing. The Salmon is the right proportion to eat. The Grilled Chicken & Fried Roll is my favorite dish to have. This restaurant is open 10am to have an early lunch. Check it out! read more

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