I would say portion size is good for price. Food is decent but not standout. Service is alright but have experienced some bad moments. Food (7/10) - I don't have much to comment on their food since there isn't much that's standou.t I think that it definitely will hit the craving if you're feeling it but there are definitely better options in Davis. I usually get the bun bo hue with extra noodles whenever I come. The broth is nice and salty but I think it lacks the depth of spice that a lot of good bun bo hue's have. It's dominated by the saltiness rather than the deep, rich spiciness. I think the $15 price is pretty decent for the bowl size but it's usually not enough for me. I have, at one point, eaten 2 extra noodles (my friend couldn't finish their extra order and gave it to me) so it's definitely not crazy big BUT it's decent. Service (5/10) - The service is overall fine but there are some bad experiences that definitely knock this place down points. I'll start with a good moment. It was quite entertaining/slightly impressive to hear our server relay our entire 8 tables order by memory. Now, onto the not so good things. They are relatively inattentive overall since they only have 1-2 servers to cover the entire floor. Often times, it takes a long time to get the attention of a server. The servers definitely also give the vibe of college students who aren't the happiest to be there. They're really low energy and just don't always give off the best vibes. Overall, my worst service experience here was regarding a plate of bean sprouts. It's pretty common for bean sprouts to pool water at the bottom of the plate; this is just how it is. However, this server brought over the plate of bean sprouts to my friend and just spilled the water in their lap and had absolutely no reaction to it. Maybe they just didn't notice (which I frankly think is hard to do since server's can usually tell when plates are tipping in their hands) but they just walked off without saying anything. Ambiance (6/10) - The lighting is just super dingy in here and it's dark inside. It looks like a standard restaurant otherwise. Overall, it's not a bad pho restaurant but it's also not even the best Vietnamese restaurant in Davis. Wouldn't super recommend; just pick one of the others. read more

Exceeded my unassuming expectations. It gets the job done unless you're super super picky. I got the spring rolls and they were standard, peanut dipping sauce was super liquidy but I will say that the flavor was just enough and the quantity was just enough to flavor everything mildly. I tried the bun ho hue and it was tasty, and I like how the water is free for you to refill. Food took kind of long though, some of my friends waited over twenty minutes and not a lot of stuff came at the same time. We were like one of two patrons and the staff still forgot something. The ambiance was good though I think we were well taken care of and the interior is not too bad though cramped. Everything was a tad expensive but you can't really complain for the amount you get especially for noodles or rice. read more

Pho King 4 - shrimp and pork spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

Combination Pho - 8/10 I added the lime, bean sprout, cilantro, chili oil, and jalapeño. The pho was tasty, but I wish there was more for the price. I liked the broth, but I wish it was fattier. There wasn't much in the meat as well. So for taste it's an 8, but price was it's not worth it. read more

Pho King 4 - 1. Phở combination - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

When I think of pho places I think of great value, huge portions, and sometimes takeout bc I can't finish all the pho. This is why I usually prefer pho places over Thai. This is NOT one of those places. I used to come here starting back in 2012. Or even before. I recall this place being so good that I want to go to pho king to get 'phoed out'. I haven't been here in a while bc I've been to that other sit down pho place too much. So when I came here recently. Man, I was quite surprised!! The portions were quite smaller than I had expected. And there were not enough 'tai' to satisfy two young growing boys! Normally a pho tai should have lots of meat if tai is the only option. Normally I have to take out extra tai from my older son's bowl bc he never finishes his tai. But not this bowl. And don't even get me started on the extra portion of noodles that I had ordered... Service is decent. Ambiance is ok bc they have lots of indoor and outdoor seating. And it's close to campus. To sum it up, don't come here for pho. It will not pho you up. You can come bc of location (so close) to campus. I might come back just to check out their rice plates; maybe those are still good? But I'll never come back for pho. This is definitely a 3 star restaurant or even lower. It used to be good. My son used to come here and sit on the table in his infant car seat. We even came here with their auntie when they were able to sit up by themselves. What happened to this place? They should not call themselves pho king. It's no longer funny anymore. Barely average C-- read more

Pho King 4 - Large pho tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

See all

TL;DR Spacious and quiet spot near UC Davis, but the pho was underwhelming with bland broth and minimal meat. Service was fine, but there are better Vietnamese options in town. --- I came here because it's close to the UC Davis campus. I've passed by many times and it never seemed too busy. When I walked in, the restaurant was nearly empty and seating was easy to find. It seems like a decent spot for larger groups. I ordered the pho, which I consider a litmus test for any Vietnamese restaurant. Unfortunately, it was a letdown. The broth was bland and lacked the depth of flavor I expect. The portion of meat was also small, which made the dish feel incomplete. I usually enjoy Vietnamese food, but this bowl didn't live up to expectations. The service was fine and the space was clean, but the food just wasn't memorable. If you're looking for good pho in Davis, there are better options elsewhere. read more

Pho King 4 - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

See all

Ordered lunch from this place for a large graduate group event. They offer several dietary options including vegan and vegetarian options for their banh mi as well as the standard chicken and grilled pork. Every worker I encountered from asking questions over the phone to the worker who helped me place an order via email and the worker who delivered the sandwiches was very helpful. The affordability of this place is probably the best I have seen in Davis with each banh mi at ~$8. Portions are generous although I did find the grilled pork too star anise heavy and there was not enough caramelization on the meat. There was also a lot of mayonnaise in the sandwiches, but I think that is what most people preferred. Overall, the banh mi were a hit and I would not hesitate to order from here again. read more

Pho King 4 - Cross section pork banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

I was in the mood for pad thai and the pad thai here really saved my craving! I'd prefer more spice in the sauce but either way, I enjoyed the dish and had a great time here. I'm generally not big on pho but I would say the pad thai is my favorite here at Pho king 4 and I'll definitely get it again read more

Pho King 4 - 57. Pad Thai - Shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

Tried them again recently because they were the only one open at a late hour. Reminded myself why I stopped coming here years ago. Please do yourself a favor and do not eat here. Go to Pho Yummy or Pho Tasty or Sit Lo instead. Davis has other options! read more

My partner and I love to get pho from here! Obviously our go-to for pho, but also one of our top eating-out options. The Hu Tiêu Bò Kho, a beef stew with noodles, is my absolute favorite dish. read more

The food was good. Service was prompt and friendly. I had the usual rare beef/brisket pho, wife had the spicy beef soup, eldest had the pork vermicelli plate and youngest had the beef fried rice. All plates and bowls were pretty much emptied in no time. 1st place we ate at upon arriving in Davis and decided with Pho because it was a rainy day. Will definitely visit again next time were in the area. read more

Love the BM2, pork roll banh mi. At $9-10 it's a filling sandwhich that still feels light. The house made mayo is delicious, wish I could eat it with a spoon. Pate is flavorful and I crave it all the time. Would prefer it if they added more pickled daikon and carrots to the sandwiches, the sweet vinegary taste really does it for me. read more

Great place to eat and we love it here. Also the food is great ! i would come back here again.

Update: this business is trying to rip people off by charging them for Togo boxes. I previous gave this place 5 stars, but honestly after this experience I will no longer return. I got a chicken pho and it barely had chicken. All the chicken bits were so tiny and it didn't have much at all. Then after we went to pay the guy added a charge for a Togo boxes because my girlfriend didn't finish her food. Didn't even disclose it and had the audacity to make up some story and then post some fake news by the register. I couldn't believe this. read more

See all

My husband and I love Pho King. The food is cooked fresh each time and very tasty. Good portions too. The prices are so reasonable. Indoor and outdoor dining too! read more

It was amazing food!! Love it!!! The service is amazing and the servers are very nice!

Given some of the rave views for the bun bo hue here, am suspecting I made a mistake with the pho tai sach-- which was more than decent enough for the Central Valley, but not particularly memorable. Did the job tho, and while sitting by a closed (that never opened!) door inside was kind of drafty and cold, everyone in the group left happy. read more

This place is so amazing! I come here every weekend to order the Steak Pho and the prices are absolutely unbelievable! For only 15$ you get a huge portion of such great tasting Pho. The staff are also extremely friendly and very welcoming. They always accommodate you and assist with refills and making your experience very comfortable. I don't understand the negative reviews, because this place has never felt dirty or badly staffed. Everyone is very knowledgeable and clean. The restroom is also nicely kept as well. The food is cooked very well, and I've order several time, both takeout and dine-in. Additionally we are both Hispanics, and have NEVER felt disrespected at all! Actually the opposite and extremely welcomed! Overall, my experience is extremely well and the food is exceptionally amazing. If you know your Pho and are in Davis, stop by and give it a try. Me and my partner always make it a part of our weekend to stop by at least once! read more

See all

The service need to improve because when u walk in the restaurant NO BODY is there to assist you and complete like a dead place. The food is okay. I WILL NOT RECOMMEND PEOPLE TO HERE. read more

Pho King 4 - BM3. Grilled Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

I love pho so much! Whenever I visit a new spot I like to get their combination pho, spring rolls and Thai tea and during my visit to Pho King 4 I was very predictable. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating options and the menu has so many great options on it including vegan and vegetarian options. We ended up eating at the restaurant and I loved getting to doctor up my pho there with hoisin, sambal and all the beansprouts and jalapeños. I love the flavor combination of savory, sweet and spicy that you get with pho. Everything was delicious and even though I ordered a small pho I still ended up taking leftovers home. It's never as good reheated so if you can eat most of it at the restaurant that's ideal. If you do take home leftovers just know your noodles are going to soak up that delicious broth, still delicious but less soupy. I'm already craving pho again though!! read more

See all

What can I say, I'm just a man of habitual instinct. First thing I do in Davis when I visit is to get a bowl of pho. I don't care if there's a new pho spot because this is my favorite. I mean, after all, they basically fed me during my undergraduate hungover and sober days! Bless up, fam... bless UP! read more

Pho King 4 - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

See all

Please do not come here. Go to pho tasty or anywhere else. My friend and I came here because pho tasty was closed and thought we would give this place a chance and we were wrong. We ordered 2 pho and spring rolls. M One of the pho has a bug in it. We let the waiter know and he asked if we wanted a new one. I asked if it was possible to not be charged for the pho since it has a bug in it and the waiter said they can't do that. There was no apology or acknowledgment that there were bugs in the soup! The waiter was not flexible at all and all we could do is get a new soup. I'm sorry if the food has bugs in it, hard to think we would want anything else from the place. They remade the soup but by this point we were full and lost our appetite. We ordered spring rolls and they were very cold. I know the lettuce needs to be refrigerated and the noodles go into cold water but these were so cold as if they were straight out the fridge. I will never be coming back and if someone asks where to get pho in town. This place will not be it. read more

Pho King 4 - a plate of noodles and a bowl of soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

Nice owner/server. My second time coming in and he does not miss. My dish tasted very fresh like last time. Come to this spot if you're looking to satisfy those taste buds and fill your tummy on up. read more

As one of the only pho places in Davis, this restaurant is enjoyable. They have a large menu selection, and the interior is nice, not usually too busy. They bring out food SUPER fast, at least in my experience. I appreciate their vegan pho, lots of veggies, although it could have more tofu. The shrimp spring rolls were okay - the shrimp was a bit over cooked, but the peanut sauce was good. Overall and enjoyable rainy day meal :) Maybe not somewhere I would frequent, but I've been before and will likely go again. read more

See all

Ambiance is great, to eat at any time is the best place, ralax & Chill, really enjoy going there. Service is excellent really fast it's literally fast by the time you get comfortable you see your plate coming your way. Really Really enjoy my Pho read more

Pho King 4 - So so so Pho Good !!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

Been here many times for some people this is the place you come to after a hangover for others it's just amazing Pho. Prices are good for what you are buying. Come here for good food, good service and you're set to go. read more

Came around 1pm and seemed like they were kind of busy considering school starts soon. Waited for a good five minutes before I sat down. I got a menu and then got water. I kinda already knew what I wanted so I sat there for a while before someone came and took my order. I ordered a small combo pho with my steak on the side and pork and shrimp spring rolls. I got my pho first and the first glance I had was I realized that they didn't put my steak on the side (I prefer my meat not cooked all the way) so it was cooked all the way through. The meat in the pho was literally about 2 pieces of everything. After trying the broth and mixing it abit I realized I was missing meatballs and I had ask the waiter if this was the correct order. He was kind enough to bring me my meat balls (I know it's just meatballs but I want my money worth). The broth itself was pretty good but I did realize that a few bites into my pho I was super thirsty meaning there's probably a good amount of msg in the broth which I don't mind, just letting others know. The spring rolls themselves were okay. The pork felt kinda dry but it was edible. When I was ready to check out I had my wallet open and my card ready to pay but nobody had help me. Three employees just walked by me like they didn't see me so I was super confused and I thought maybe it was a self check out since the clover machine was facing me. I just checked out myself because they were taking to long. This place is only convenient for students and is super pricy for the lack of meat they put into the pho. Customer service is ehhhh, could be worked on but overall I would probably only come here if I were super desperate. Make sure to double check your food so you won't pay more for what you get. read more

Pho King 4 - 01. Combination Beef Noodle Soup - Small - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

See all

There aren't too many pho options when it comes to Davis, so if you're in the mood and you're close to campus, Pho King 4 is probably the option you'll have to go for! The food here is ok if you're really in need of some pho or Vietnamese food. It does the job at a fairly decent price, but it is certainly not the best you've ever had. I found the broth to be a bit under seasoned and less rich than I would like. However, you do get a very nice portion of noodles. I ordered a large size and the noodles really filled me up well. I also had an order of spring rolls with peanut sauce. The roll itself was pretty bland - the sauce was a necessary addition to make the roll good for eating. It was a nice sauce that I did enjoy. If you're in Davis and want your pho fix, I mean, this is the place you'll probably head to. Despite being average in terms of its food, the place does get packed in pretty well full of students enjoying their lunch here. read more

See all

Excellent place for Pho. The Pho was good and I finished it all. The service was excellent as they provided us with extra veggies. The ambiance has changed since the last time we were here. read more

Pho King 4 - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

i came here a few weeks ago with my roommate and it was a pleasant trip! the worker up front was a very kind man, the food came in a timely manner and it was really yummy! i'm not an expert on pho, but it tastes really good and it was very satisfying! read more

Meh pho place. Seemed pretty beaten down and old. Their large pho didn't seem like a large at all. Instead seemed to be placing the soup into a larger bowl. Broth was meh. Nothing exciting. Our group ordered two large bowls and they only gave up what seemed like a medium amount inside a large bowl. They bought out one plate of the additional stuff to add into your pho instead of the usual two if you have two large phos.Also ordered a rice plate which was okay. Believe this place needs to revamp their food and restaurant. Looks like it could really use a refresher. Would recommend driving elsewhere from more worthwhile pho. We ended up going to SAC for another place and a longer wait, but it was definitely more worth it. Take the sacrifice. Also they do not do the yelp check-in. read more

See all

Pro tip- avoid eating from 12-1 pm weekdays The staff is friendly and tries their best to keep up, but I feel like the kitchen is run as if it's a one man show. For pho it took them 40 minutes to get to us :(. We asked for extra limes which were not fulfilled and waiters were too busy to fill water/ get checks within 15 minutes. ( also the table beside us got their order first and finished before we even got ours despite ordering pho after us). Rice and fried dishes are a lot faster. The banh mi was okay, pricy for how it was filled so I probably wouldn't get it. The bread was buttery tho. Pho portions are smaller compared to sac but well flavoured and the side toppings are okay sized. They are fast at seating people down when possible ! read more

Pho King 4 - Banh mi pork & small number 1 pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

2.5 stars. I ordered a bun bo hue and salted plum drink to go and I am very disappointed. I already knew the reputation of Pho King being not so great so I didn't have high expectations but it was raining and I was walking so it was the closest place. The bun bo hue might be a regional difference but I've genuinely never had bun bo hue like this. It actually shocked me. I can't pinpoint what threw me off but the lemongrass was shredded into small bits which made the soup have some sort of texture? It was so strange. The salted plum drink was nice though and despite the other reviews -- I had good service. I would not come back again unfortunately. read more

Combination pho broth was too sweet and not hot, and lacking in noodles as well as toppings. The shrimp spring rolls were the best thing out of my order. Service was nothing out of the ordinary. It's close to a college campus so it has a chill ambiance, but for what it is I wouldn't recommend it. read more

Food was tasty and service was fast. Ambiance was calm and quiet with a good environment to be with friends. We really enjoyed how quick the food came out after we ordered but the only downside was that the servers weren't super friendly but it's understandable since it's soup. Overall the food and food quality was very good. 8/10! Would come again read more

See all

I wanted to provide a post-covid update since I wrote my original review in 2014. It's still the same. terrible service, bad pho. Would rather go hungry. Original review here: Hands down worst service in Davis. I TOLERATED their terrible service because I like pho. However, I can honestly say that I have never had a good experience here, and yesterday was the last straw. After waiting 40 minutes (while others were getting their food in 5-10 minutes) we finally complained, only to find our order never made it to the kitchen. The worst part is that nobody apologized to us. This is not a isolated incident, their service is consistently terrible. The pho is like a 4/10 too. Mostly broth and noodles, with very little vegitables and meat. More like a fancy top ramen than real pho. read more

Ew ew ew. Got the vermicelli bowl and spring rolls - both tastes old, and just gross I recommend eating literally anywhere else - it was the worst meal I've ever had read more

I really wish this place was better and I feel like it was in the past but the pho is just not very good. Broth isn't super flavorful and that's the most important part of pho. Vermicelli and banh mi were average at best as well. Their fried golden rolls are quite good though. read more

I like it here. Depending on the mood/day, I get the chicken pho or the pork banh mi (good slurp and crunch). It's a great spot that's right next to campus. I love the logo and menu layout too, which is a small but satisfying touch. It also has a ton of options for people with different dietary restrictions (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, omnivore). I love the interior too. And idk like it's a kinda a vibe to eat here in the late afternoon and watch students walk/bike by as the sun sets. The staff is friendly too, and I've never had to wait to long for my meal to come out. Eat here. read more

Please correctly disclose charging for bags AND containers. One of the few places that charges for containers in town.

I paid $8 for spring rolls smaller than my hand. It tasted stinky and the rice paper was hard. I was sad seeing only 3 ingredients in the spring roll for the amount I paid. Also waited 10+ minutes for this. read more

Pho King 4 - Shrimp Spring Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California