If you are looking for an authentic experience that feels like a warm hug, this is it. I've tried a…read morelot of pho, but the Brisket Pho here is the absolute standout--it's perfectly balanced and the broth has a deep, soulful flavor that reminds me of my cousins family's cooking. It brings back the best childhood memories. What sets this place apart is the vibe. The owners have created something truly special; the lighting is well-lit yet moody, creating a space that feels high-quality but completely unpretentious. Between the atmosphere and the experienced, welcoming staff, it's one of the few places I can walk into and immediately feel relaxed. The prices are right, the food is incredible, and the people behind the counter deserve the world. As Albany continues to grow, I truly hope the community continues to discover and support this spot. They are a local treasure.

Ba's is a nice space, with exposed brick and character, and professional staff. We found the food…read morequality solid but uneven. I had the bún (rice noodles) with grilled chicken and charred prawns. The first bite was good: prawns were excellent, lightly cooked, moist with a smoky sweet char. The second bite included nicely herbed noodles with fresh, good quality lettuce, mint and cilantro. The third bite, and majority of the dish unfortunately, contained overcooked, chewy chicken. The fish sauce mixture lacked birds eye chili, acid and seasoning. Dry chicken dominated, but ironically components that require more delicate treatment were prepared well. The fried spring rolls (cha gio) were greasy, missing that blistered, bubbly skin.. My companion ordered a strawberry matcha and the vegetarian bún: nice and herby and green, but lacking that good flavor (chili, acid) in the Nước Chấm fish sauce. It shouldn't be solely up to sriracha to get a dish to the right flavors. In all, a nice spot aesthetically and friendly staff but while dishes had super fresh veg and some solid proteins, other proteins were overcooked and our dishes were missed some of the flavors we love to see in Vietnamese food.

So it was my first time here. I will say it sucked because they were out quite a few of their…read moredrinks, but other than that I really enjoyed it. The service was friendly. I got the what is it like lumberjack yakisoba kind of stuff. It was so good so so so good. I really liked it. The vegetables were fresh. It's not frozen the sauce on the noodles was to die for the shrimp was cooked perfectly, and the meat was also done very well, and it was nice and tender and flavorful. I don't know why I haven't gone there before, but I will definitely go back many many times. oh and my friend that went with me she has been there lots and lots of times they go there regularly and she had some type of rice. It had some meat and stuff in it and I took a bite. It was one of the fried rice, it was so good. I'll definitely have that next time I go.

Food is good, service is good the inside could use some…read moreupgrades, but looks like they may be working on some issues. The bummer part is they have raised prices and the portions have seemed to get smaller. This combination drives me crazy.

The food here was authentically delicious. Here's what I tried:…read more Salad Rolls: Fresh and flavorful! The ratio of salad to shrimp was just right, which I appreciated. I dislike when restaurants skimp on the fresh ingredients, but this was perfectly balanced. Bun Thit Nuong: The vermicelli bowl was tasty, though the noodles were a bit too al dente at first, so I mentioned it to the staff, and they promptly communicated with the chef to correct it. The pork belly was a highlight - very flavorful! Pho King Special: The broth was incredibly authentic and served piping hot - I was very impressed. The bone marrow and brisket were standouts, and I love that they offer it this way, as many places don't. It reminded me of how my family always served pho, and it's the only way I'll have it! A fun tip: try dipping the donut into the broth. My grandfather always did it, and it's a legit way to enjoy the meal.

I have to calibrate my expectations compared to PDX. But overall they do have some kinks to work…read moreout. It was a quiet Sunday when the football team was away so it wasn't pandemonium. But the market parking is always full, so parking is challenging here. First impressions weren't great in all aspects... there were 3 tables in total but we had to wait to order. Although we did get the complementary shrimp chips and water immediately. THE WATER TASTES FUNNY... like a hint of dishwashing liquid was still there, it was not just me, I asked the entire table and they agreed. It's a great space so definitely hip... but not without a cost... trendy location means higher burden for the business and higher prices. I didn't think I'd see a pho special priced at $24 yet in Oregon but here we are. Granted bone marrow is not cheap and it's a very unique rendition. The other problem is the volume of noodles... literally the cheapest part of the dish... there was very little for a $24 bowl. We asked for extra noodles and they obliged for $2. Also that bone marrow was DIVINE if you're into that... but yet again... it's "butter" so what do I eat it with? The tiny amount of noodles or the fried donut that has a lot of oil content as well... my answer is... MORE NOODLES! Oddly enough the bun xeo which usually is a lot of work to put together the omelette was a good value. Yet once again just the lettuce pieces. I'm comparing to pretty much every PDX joint... which gives more than 3 lettuce leaves... because honestly the omelette has enough protein to make at least 5. They need to rethink this. Certain herbs are harder to get and we're in Eugene, the palate is different but more than just mint would be nice. Flavor wise it was fine... and I enjoyed it albeit on the tame side. The Staff was very attentive on water refills and clearing dishes. A lot of potential... but some things are just off balance.

The service was excellent! I ordered way too much fried rice, shrimp and pork salad and rare beef…read moreslices. Loved it all the lady wasn't so nice while we waited she gave us some hot tea. The place was clean and cozy. Not fancy but good food doesnt need a fancy package.

I had a lot of recommendations from friends and family about this place! Overall, my time here…read morewasn't anything special! The pork meat in the rolls was very tough, peanut sauce was for more runny then I've had before. Pho bro was salty with lots of flavor!

The service was very friendly, and we got a table right away! I think this is a more popular…read moretakeout restaurant, but they have a decent amount of dining area. The shrimp salad rolls were very good, and the peanut sauce was rich and flavorful. I think the curry chicken dish lacked in curry seasoning, but the pad thai was delicious.

We arrived at 5:20 on a Wednesday as the only customers and by 6 the place was packed. The…read morerestaurant is very clean and open. The service was standard, nothing to write home about but not bad. The food- the pho broth tasted like some bullion cubes with water, the add ins like lime, etc were very very slim and almost a joke. The teriyaki chicken meal was good. The food was fresh and hot. The spring roll and shrimp were definitely just purchased from a store and not homemade. There was an adequate amount of sauce on the chicken and the rice. The Thai ice tea was bland and just meh. We would not comeback but would rather go to Ba's comfort food in Albany for Pho. Prices weren't bad for the servings though.

Terrific food - my husband says they make the best vegie rolls in Corvallis. I love the Baguettes…read more I don't like Spicey, hot seasoned food, and they fix the sandwich fillings individually so I can enjoy mine. the staff is great! Very helpful and nice. just love Baguette

Yummy sandwich and great service…read more Ordered to pick up Right on time Sandwich was pretty big and I could have split it

I thought I'd check out Simply Pho in Salem, OR after seeing a performance at The Historic Elsinore…read moreTheater. This Vietnamese restaurant is in a small shopping center with several other Asian restaurants as well, and has plenty of parking in the lot. First off, the folks who work here are very kind and attentive. I was quickly seated, and given a rundown of the menu before the waitress left to get water and utensils. When they returned in 3 minutes they were ready to take my order, and were receptive to my requested modifications to the dish. My steaming hot pho arrived about five minutes after I ordered it. The broth has a great flavor, and didn't seem too salty or oily. The aromatics were fresh, clean and plentiful. My only critique is that the noodles were about 15% overcooked. The restaurant uses noodles that seem a little more substantive than what I'm normally served, which I really liked. Overall, I had an enjoyable experience and I'd consider returning to try their other dishes.

We ordered the garlic edamame, Vietnamese chicken wings, orange chicken with white rice, and pho,…read moreplus the mango coconut drink with boba. Everything came out hot and was super tasty. The only thing to note is that the chicken wings came out last even though we ordered them as an appetizer, so just be aware they take a bit longer to cook--but they're so worth the wait. The service was great, and the place itself was very cozy. Every single table was filled on a Thursday night, which says a lot. Super affordable too--$54 for our entire dinner with drinks. We'll definitely be back!

I went to lunch with my stepmom to Pho Keizer and had a very lovely lunch. The restaurant is in a…read morenew location in a meticulously renovated Sherri's restaurant building. Everything is immaculate and very nicely decorated. Once we were seated we were provided with an extensive menu of dining options. Everything on the menu looked incredible! I had difficulty choosing one thing, so I chose TWO! I chose the Banh Mi sandwich and the Wonton Noodle Soup. I love the type of rolls the sandwich was served on. The outside is crisp and flaky while the inside is soft and chewy. I asked for chicken as the meat choice. I enjoy how the carrots and cucumbers are sliced in a square straw. I think that provides a nice texture in every bite. The wonton noodle soup was delicious. I've never had soft wontons before. They've always been crispy nibbles on a side plate. I like that in this dish they were part of the soup. I was a little disappointed in the vermicelli noodles though. They were nicely done and very tasty, but there were so many that they clumped together and were difficult to get a bite of without getting a whole mouthful. Also of note were the drinks. I chose the pineapple tea and it was MARVELOUS! All in all, lunch was an amazing experience and I will always remember that meal with my stepmom.

When we want to eat pho, this is where we go since it recent;y opened in what used to be the Spires…read morerestaurant on Portland Road. Both the older restaurant "Pho Keizer" (just South of here on River Road) have the same owners, their offerings and quality are similar. My wife loves their soup bases. Since she is quite sensitive to hot spices, we are careful to order the lowest level of chiles offered in dishes we order. I, then, increase the heat level by using the chiles available at the table. In that way we are able to share different dishes served "family style." My own favorite dishes are the egg rolls (Chả Giò) and the vermicceli salad (with grilled pork and egg roll). We also dislike the fresh coriander so ask them not to use it in dishes we order.

Service was kind and quick, food was amazing and the portion was huge!! The broth was so good:)…read more10/10 recommend!

Beware!! Very disappointed! I paid at the counter for my vermicelli pork noodles and was never…read morepresented a screen to sign anything. I was handed a buzzer and went to my car. The buzzer never went off but I saw her looking for me so I walked up. I asked for my recipet for business purposes and after leaving, saw that she added a 15% tip. So generous of me. That is outrageous! Adding tips to orders without customer consent is stealing, no matter the amount. Its, $2 so whatever, but it is the premise of it. The pork was terrible, it was dry and I though it could actually be well done beef. Did not even finish it. Egg role and noodles were forgettable. Very disappointing on multiple levels.