Overall, pretty average. It's hard to go wrong with a vermicelli bowl, so I didn't have many complaints. I ordered the shrimp and beef combo and the shrimp tasted a little off, though nothing that made me sick or anything, just slightly strange. My friends ordered pho and weren't too impressed. Nothing terrible, just not memorable. Overall, a convent spot on the way to Banff from Calgary airport, but not a place I'd go out of my way for. Friendly service. Clean space. Decent amount of parking as it's in a big food plaza. read more

Pho Hoan Pasteur - Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Foods - 4-5 Service- 5 Ambiance- 4-5 Good portion, very tasty, Pho Hoan house special Pho with all the assorted goodies . Good lunch as usual read more

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So glad to see Calgary stepping it up in the Vietnamese cuisine quality. I finally tried peanut satay pho for the first time and it didn't disappoint. Location was clean and spacious. Service was great. I have no complaints really. I'd like to come back and try a few other dishes. read more

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I wouldn't bother if your have a gluten allergy. They tried to accomodate me and did give me an option (only 3) beef, chicken or seafood soup. There is absolutely no flavour. read more

One of the most infuriating, disrespectful experiences I've ever had. I'm not sure if she was the owner or the manager, but we were greeted by an Asian woman with short red hair. My wife and I arrived as part of a large group of 11 people. We knew we might not be seated together, and we were totally fine with that. As soon as my wife politely told her, "We're a group of 11," that red-haired woman immediately snapped back, "We don't have seating for 11." Again, my wife calmly said, "It's okay, we don't mind sitting separately." Then that same woman--speaking in awkward, unpleasant English--raised her voice and repeated, even more annoyed, that they didn't have space for 11 people. My wife, still being respectful, said again that we didn't need to sit all together. And then this woman snapped again, saying they didn't have space together or separately. At this point, I stepped in and asked her, "Why are you so angry? Why are you speaking to my wife like that?" She looked at me with a ridiculous, smug face and said, "When did I ever get angry with you?" I told her straight up: "You disrespected my wife. You were angry." As I raised my voice--because how could I not?--my wife pulled me out to deescalate the situation. That should've been the end. But guess what? After all her yelling and saying "no room for 11," she suddenly made space for 11 of us to sit together. She even told another person from our group that she had never gotten angry and that she "made space for 10 people just for us," and to please convince me to calm down. Maybe I'm a bastard. Fine. But let me be clear: my wife asked very nicely. And that red-haired woman completely dismissed her and acted like we were a burden. That is a fact. To the red-haired Asian woman--I know you're reading this. I'm sure you remember exactly who I am. I can see you now, fuming and pretending to be the victim. If you really think you did nothing wrong, fix your tone. You are not fit to be in any job that involves dealing with people. You ruined my day. I didn't even ask for your name, but everyone working there knows exactly who this is about. Red short hair. Loud, rude energy. Fix yourself. Don't keep living like that. I'm never coming back, but if I do--I'll be watching how you treat every single customer. I'll keep writing reviews until you either get fired or learn to show some basic decency. You should never have treated my wife like that. Your face, your tone, your attitude--burned into my memory. I'm still furious. All I want to do right now is curse. That's how pissed I am. read more

Great vermicelli bowls, great service, competitive prices, convenient location. It's our go to for vietnamese.

I had been to this Vietnamese restaurant a few times before and came this time for an early lunch before heading back home. I always love a nice bowl of noodles! Atmosphere: 3.5/5 Large and spacious, with plenty of seating in a comfortable, clean, and bright environment. The location is also convenient with plenty of parking in the royal oak mall. Food: 4/5 I had the grilled pork and shrimp vermicelli bowl, which was delicious! Lots of bean sprouts and vegetables, and the grilled pork was marinaded well. Fish sauce was light but tasty. Overall a satisfying and filling vermicelli bowl! Service: 3.5/5 Overall friendly and efficient service Price: 3.5/5 Good Overall: 4/5 Overall a convenient and comfortable environment to enjoy a nice standard bowl of pho or vermicelli. I would definitely come back to try some of their other items! read more

Pho Hoan Pasteur - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Stumbled upon this Vietnamese cuisine while in the Royal oak shopping area. Near the always busy Tim Hortons... so the parking can be a challenge at times, but as long as you're willing to walk... there is lots of parking in the entire area. First impressions was a typical Vietnamese restaurant with the standard menu from spring rolls to soups to noodles, etc. The ambience isn't anything special... busy during the lunch hour but it was still steady when we left a couple hours later. However, the food was stellar! All our meals were outstanding... and I don't say this lightly as I've been to plenty of Vietnamese restaurants. Hands done the most flavour and most satisfied with their portions. The vermicelli bowl came with an assortment of meats and typically the beef or chicken is somewhat dry and always taste the same from one place to the next... but at this restaurant... the chicken was awesome... tender, not dry or over cooked, and so much flavour. Had to share the chicken so everyone at the table could taste the flavour! Good job guys! The Pho soup came in many sizes and we had a hungry man with us so he ordered the extra large and no kidding... it was massive! And yet again, soaking in flavour and spices. You can simply see all the spices in his soup. Spring rolls were really good as well.... definitely would order those again. However the bubble tea was pretty average... nothing special... I would probably guess it's made from powder flavouring and not really fruit... but I'm not sure. I will need to come back and try a couple more times to see how consistent the food is but I would definitely rate it 5/5 for food. Gotta try this place out... you'll leave more then full... had to have an afternoon nap after that meal! read more

We came here last week...quick service but the waitress was in a bad mood so right off the bat we were a little disappointed. We tried to order Vergil's rolls as well as shrimp rolls but she (the waitress didn't understand and became frustrated) we got the veggie rolls and each had a large pho. The menu is really good as is the food.i felt I've had better in many places but overall the pho was good. I feel the broth was a bit off...not as flavorful as some of the other pho spots in Calgary or elsewhere for that matter. I will say that the prices are fair and it's a good place to eat. I'm simply stating I've had better. The restaurant is clean and the portions are a good size. I would give this place 4 stars if the service was better and 5 stars if the broth as as good as some of the other pho restaurants I've ate at. read more

Pho Hoan Pasteur - Chicken pho with veggies - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

We came here based on our friends' recommendation. As we're from Toronto, we didn't know that there are lots of pho places in Calgary. Alberta beef is so much better than what we get in Toronto. Anyway, this is a pretty big, clean Vietnamese restaurant. I especially enjoyed their satay beef pho with peanut sauce. I think the average eater can handle the spiciness of this pho. The rare beef pho was not bad either - the broth was not oily at all. Overall it's a nice pho place that's quite close to the airport. read more

Pho Hoan Pasteur - Satay beef with peanut Large (bottom) - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Fast and friendly service, I never have an issue with any of the staff here and I've been 6-7 times since last year. Pho hoan is always a favourite spot for a summer vermicelli or hot seafood pho on a cold winter day. It is possible to modify menu items as well (ie. Take the pork or beef off pork and prawn vermicelli or no lettuce in a beef satay pho). Green tea is complimentary and before your meal (with pho) a plate of bean sprouts is available to add to your dish. Everything is served hot and fast, including appetizers. There is unpaid parking in the surrounding lot, however the space is shared with many other businesses and can be tight getting in and out. Pho is $11.50 for a small and $12.50 for a large. This place fills up quick after 5:30-6:00 and can get a bit loud. Good for large groups and kids. read more

I have eaten here many times and tried the vermicelli bowls, satay beef pho, grilled chicken and rice dish, tripe/tendon/rare beef pho, spring rolls, grilled pork chops, and more. I enjoy the satay beef pho on a cold night wth the fresh bean sprouts, hot pepper and lime wedges. Satay is peanutty, savoury goodness in every bite and spicy to boot. Too many restos serve satay soup that's watery and not flavourful. I judge the broth by it's voluminous, rich density and how it sticks to the rice noodles. The usual condiments are set out on each table, hoisin, chili oil, sriracha, soy, napkins, chopsticks and spoons. Service is very fast as I've never waited more than 12 minutes from time of order to my food arriving. A few times, my order was ready in under 5 minutes. They have a wide assortment of drinks to choose from and several bubble tea flavours. I much prefer this place vs the competition that is visible across the parking lot. read more

Pho Hoan Pasteur - Publishing only the front and back page of the menu on purpose. If you are in the area, you'll discover the middle on your own - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Asked for their spiciest pho noodle dish, and got average watery soup instead. So many Vietnamese noodle houses in the city, but a fair number are so average as to warn a discerning customer away for good. So it is with this place. There are too many good Vietnamese restaurants in Calgary but better to do your research on Yelp, TA and google before having to check too many out to get to the good ones. But perhaps many of these proprietors have a secret. They know the Canadian palate that is satisfied with less, and, after all, 'we are still better than McDos and KFC, right?' Well, this average fare should get 1.5 stars for not being faithful to the famously delicious street food in their own country. Ah well, stay away if you want more...? read more

This is my favourite Vietnamese restaurant in Calgary. The meat on the vermicelli dishes are very flavourful and juicy (tried prawn, pork, beef, chicken). The ingredients always seem fresh, as compared to other Vietnamese places. The tea also has a neat rice-tinged to it. Somehow, they are able to make pork good in the vermicelli dishes, whereas they are often quite dry in other places. One caution: you only need about one-half of the fish sauce they give you for your vermicelli; if you pour the entire bowl in, you will drown your vermicelli, and it will become a wet soup in the end. read more

Pho Hoan Pasteur - #32 Grilled Pork & Spring Rolls on Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This place is well above average as far as Pho places go. The satay beef noodle has one of those peanut broths with a flavour explosion that stands out above the other places in town. The presentation is always on point; excellent vermicelli too. The spring rolls are as crispy as it gets (seems fresh too), and always delightful! A couple drawbacks: not enough fish sauce with the spring rolls! You have to ask for an extra (I hate having to do that; makes me look picky). And you feel sooooo full after a regular-sized bowl; that, plus the unbelievable flavour leads me to believe their is a good dose of MSG. They confirmed they add it, but then again, so do all the other places I've been to (do they do that is Vietnam too?) Very clean place; very clean bathroom; fast; tasty; good; been there many times; I'll be back again; enough said. read more

The broth for the beef sate I always order is to die for! They add curry and peanuts which is not only addictive, but a little different which I like. Highly recommended!!! The appetizers I have tried have been average, except the fried onion which is delish! Friendly & fast service, clean inside. read more

A okay Vietnamese restaurant with quick service and okay food. A bit pricy with the size of foods. Average experience.

Used to come here often since I live around the area. My friends and I were treated so rudely the last time that we never returned. There seemed to be some argument in the kitchen with a lot of yelling. The female owner took it out on us by rolling her eyes when I asked for a water refill. She ignored us whenever she walked by and when we went to pay, she put it all on one bill. I asked politely for her to separate the bills and she glared at me with no reply?... After repeating myself four times she ripped the machine out of my hand to cancel the transaction and then split the bills incorrectly. We just paid because it was such a hassle to get her to reply. After we paid, she walked away without saying anything. There are so many vietnamese restaurants out there, I don't know why you would want to try this horrible place. read more

My wife and I typically get take out from Pho Hoan Pastuer. They always get the order correct and have it ready in reasonable time. The vermicelli is great but I absolutely love the satay beef soup. Probably the best I have had. read more

Seated immediately. Tea came promptly without having to ask and was tasty w light rice taste. Fast and friendly service. Onion cake was nicely done. My beef and flank pho had a great broth, beef was nicely medium rare, flank was perfect. Iced coffee was nice and strong! read more

What is better than a bowl of pho when it is minus 30 out!? Nothing! We thought we would get to know this place a bit better rather than just driving by all the time wondering how it was. Glad we did! The building is large and newer. Typical Vietnamese decor, nothing fancy, tacky-chic. I was a bit surprised that a large bowl of pho was only $9! We will come back often for that price. Both of us ate, drank (water and tea) for under $20! (plus tip) LOVE free tea as not all places serve it. (Jasmine) Very casual and informal, you pay at the cash when done eating (they accept credit cards). Staff was very pleasant. We ordered the beef satay pho which to my surprise hubby loved as it was spicy and normally he is not into that. Plus he normally only ever orders chicken. The beef WAS delicious. The satay had a sweeter peanut quality to it (peanut based for anyone with allergies out there) but it was addictive. Just when you think you cannot eat one more bite of even liquid, you dive right on back in the bowl. The meat was perfectly medium rare and was very tender. I got my typical seafood pho with just shrimp. It was a very simple broth, very well done and came with all the trimmings of course, bean sprouts, greenery and if you want fresh chilies like I did, just ask and they will bring you some! Chili sauce and oil could be found on the table. We are anxious to come back on a warmer day to try the vermicelli bowls. The menu was your typical Vietnamese fare, lots to choose from. A must try when in the NW! read more

Lunch was great and made quick. Under 10 minute wait. Service was ok but to be expected since it was take out. I find with take out at most places, especially Vietnamese restaurants isn't always the best service. The food was great and the portion big enough for lunch. read more

Pho Hoan Pasteur - Beef with veggie roll. - Vietnamese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The pho here is awful. I am Vietnamese and know what the soup is supposed to taste like, and even if I wasn't I'd still know that the soup here is disgusting. The beef pho soup is ALWAYS sour every single time I've come here - and I've come on multiple occasions just to try it out. It's so bad that I don't even eat when my friends want to meet here because I know the food will be terrible. I've ordered the avocado shake and that was horrible too. They can't even get the water right as every time I've ordered just a glass of water it smelled disgusting - whether it was from the cup or the water itself I don't know. Would not recommend this place to anybody. read more

Stumbled upon this restaurant. It's located kitty corner from Walmart in Royal Oaks. Appy: Onion Cake - looks like 2 really big onion rings, quartered. Delicious with a faint taste of green onions. Entrees: Beef Flank with Tendon Pho - the beef soup is so light and not at all oily and comes with a plate of fresh bean sprouts, green mint leaves, a lil' red Thai pepper. Very tasty. Great, tender peieces of tendon with the beef slices. Grilled Beef with Spring Roll Bun - Good size of vermicelli with grilled beef, spring rolls and lots of finely shredded vege. The fish sauce condiment added lots of flavour to the bun but I like to add more hot sauce in to spice mine up! Grilled Chicken and Prawns on Rice - Good sized plate of rice with pieces of Grilled Chicken and Prawns (no shells) and a side of some fresh veges - delicious. Comes with the fish sauce condiment. Dessert: 3 Beans with Coconut Cream Drink - Love it! The restaurant is fairly large, very clean, with a bright & airy atmosphere. Service is pretty good. Prices are very reasonable. read more

Typical Vietnamese place. If you are in a rush and need to be in and out, go here. But even when I am in a rush, there are so many other places around that I prefer over this place. Not that this place is terrible, but also nothing amazing either. Service is ok, nothing super friendly but nothing bad either. Food comes out pretty fast. I tried the salad rolls here but it didn't taste like there was much inside. The pho is okay, nothing special though. The only thing I really like about this place is that since it is on the newer side, the place is clean and very spacious. If you just need a quick fix for Viet food and can't bother to drive to Crowfoot, I guess this is the place for you. read more

this was my first meal in calgary and had no idea that pho can be a big deal in cal-town! coming from philly, we experience pretty solid pho. i held no expectations coming to pho hoan. though, after a whole morning of travel, my appetite wasn't exactly robust. i still wanted to try this calgarian pho. under chef's specialties on the menu, something unheard of caught my eyes. "Satay pho"! without hesitation, i just ordered that and waited to be surprised. the soup was dark covering everything the bowl was holding. tbh i wouldn't say it was an appealing bowl of pho lol BUT i could definitely smell the strong aroma of pho AND satay! lol if you're a fan of this asian concoction, i would suggest giving it a try. and of course, it did not disappoint! my favorite part was the meat in the pho though. it was super fresh! and unlike any pho tai i've had. pho hoan didn't use "tai", it wasn't the thinly sliced ribeye i was accustomed to. rather, it was like small pieces of beef, still relatively thinly cut and just melts into the broth. the temperature of the soup cooked the red meat to an adequate middle rare. if you prefer something else, you might have to request for pre cook meat. i really enjoyed it! service was so-so, language barrier problem seems pretty common. best to be decisive and point to what the menu says. overall, it seems to be a solid pho spot! i would return! read more

I'm always on the lookout for good Pho, so I decided to go out of my way to try this place. I started with the shrimp summer rolls ... there was not a lot of taste to them, but they were prepared nicely and the peanut sauce was spicy enough to at least give me something to taste. This was followed by the steak and meatball pho and ... there was not a lot of taste to it, either. The plate of sprouts and leaves that came with the dish was a bit old and wilted, too. Now, they provide a variety of sauces on the table, so I was able to inject some heat and flavour into the bowl, but even at that I really didn't get a sense of good appeal. Also, the vermicelli had congealed into a blobby ball in the broth, and I had to pull and stretch it to get the right amount onto my chopsticks. The service was ... well, about what you'd expect from a pho restaurant, actually. Nobody will ever win Miss Congeniality; but that comes with the territory. The food arrived quickly, which was a big plus for me, since I was on a limited lunch break. Overall, I'd only go back if I was hungry, already there, and didn't have a lot of time. read more

Fast, delicious food! I've been going here since it opened and have never had an issue with dining in or take out. Pretty standard fare, but well priced and good value read more

This is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant because it's big, spacious and clean unlike other small cramped Vietnamese restaurants. The service is quick and they are very accommodating. If you want salad rolls instead of spring rolls OR if you want half the noodles and extra veggies they will do whatever you ask. Food has lots of flavor and portions are decent!!! read more

Came here yesterday cz I was really craving pho. Got the number 45 small. Size were decent. The broth was pretty good. So glad they had the chilli oil too! Honestly makes pho that much better when u put chilli oil. Service was pretty good as well. Will be coming back here. read more

My family and I always go here (even if we only get takeout) it is top notch food, and they are quick to serve us. It's always hot and fresh! (Would add more but we are in a rush) read more

This place was my go-to at least once a week. I never had the best service there, but it was close to work and the food was always decent. One visit to Pho Hoan and the waitress spilt a whole pitcher of water on my lap and didn't even apologize. And most recent I was drinking my coke(that they bring you in a glass with ice and a straw) and what seemed like a worm came through my straw...I was already 3/4 done my soup when I pulled it out of my straw. I was absolutely appalled and disgusted. When I approached the waitress about it, she said it was a "jelly", but abruptly took the napkin I had placed it on away, never to return or apologize. When I didn't leave a tip, the cashier scoffed at me. Needless to say, I will not be back, which is unfortunate because it is so close to my work! In short, I will never be back! read more

This is my favourite pho location in Calgary and they also have an extensive menu of other dishes. I often get the Beef Sate which has a very flavourful broth with enough spice to satisfy. It comes with a packet of bean sprouts, fresh basil leaves on sprig and twist of lime for add ins. The rare beef is set in the top container for take out so you add it yourself. Great for take-out and an eat in restaurant for family meals. Parking available read more

I wasn't a huge fan of this place. The service wasn't great, but I find that to be pretty common at Vietnamese restaurants so I didn't think twice. However, our salad rolls were NOT fresh. In fact, they were hard and included three, very small (previously frozen?) shrimp. My beef pho was good but my fiance ordered the beef satay and it was WAY too spicy - I've actually never had satay that hurt my mouth before. It was really cheap though so that's a plus. I wont be back. read more

Nice open layout inside which does not crowd diners together. Fast friendly service for take out but servers for sit down are mostly without personality, so minus one star. Good quality and consistently tasty food. I love the satay beef and the lemongrass chicken vermicelli. Our go to place for Vietnamese food. read more

Horrible. Took one bite of my food, paid and left. Tastes like the grill has never been cleaned.

Phõ Saté is excellent! As good as any Chinatown joint! Service is fast and while English is not the wait staff's first language, it's easy to get your order in. The place is cavernous by noodle house standards and a little austere but it provides a welcome refuge of winter comfort food in the NW. Highly recommended. read more

Good pho BUT: -long wait times. (30 min @ 1 pm Friday) -incorrect order (#1 instead of #3) -bathroom service slack (out of paper) read more

It's our go-to place for Vietnamese in Royal Oak. Head and shoulders above the Saigon place. Reliable quality and good quantity. Never had a problem with the service. read more

It's a decent vietnamese restaurant the quality and the quantity of the food is good although sometimes there is an unpleasant smell on the table which is not from the food nor the cooking smeell... that made my lunch experience alot less enjoyable... good restaurant but could be more clean ... read more