pho MAMAMA you are just okay. i come here because they are local and i am not going to drive all the way to san jose every time i want viet food. IN THIS ECONOMY??? hell nah. i've never been truly disappointed but the food is obviously quite mid, not mid enough to get 3 stars though. service is okay! located in the plaza near to crackhead center (mcdonalds) and others. easy to find parking, seating not bad i guess spring rolls - good! in an average way. peanut sauce is good but a bit watery and salty. rolls were not like fat but also not malnourished so i suppose that's a good thing. nonetheless i chowed it down because i eat whatever is in front of me 8/10 house special vermicelli bowl - had some shrimp which had no taste aka devoid of flavor! that's pretty crazy in a vietnamese restaurant. pork was kinda burnt, flavor on point. not enough nuoc cham, lots of veggies. despite its flaws the bowl is good and hits pretty hard when you're constipated 7/10 overall this place is around 3.5 stars. if they fail me ONCE i will drop it to like 3 idk. sometimes mid food hits the hardest because you always know what to expect! read more

Don't eat here- & if you do, helpfully they get your order right. Service was so bad they got me here writing this review as a warning to you. They don't even deserve 1 star. My partner called in two orders of chicken pho soup to-go. We were working from home with a sick child, so he rushed to pick up the order on his lunch. When about to eat, we discover they gave us 2 orders of beef pho soup in error. We're short on time so it's annoying & inconvenient, but no big deal, we'll just call them & surely they will make it right. WRONG. The lady employee said to come back & she'd give us the right order & throw in an extra soup. Given our time constraints for work, we were not able to go back in that moment. We asked if they could door dash the correct order to us. NO was the answer. Just give us a refund, since we don't eat beef & can't go back right now. Lady TOLD US SHE COULDNT GIVE US A REFUND. "WE DONT DO THAT" she said. I work with credit card machine so I know she could indeed give us a refund without the card present, but maybe she meant as a policy they do not. She kept insisting we go back in that moment to get the correct order even after repeatedly telling her we couldn't. It was not an option for us with work meetings & a sick child. She then told us to come back later if we couldn't go now. With gas prices so high, this was just impractical. After spending 10 mins on the phone with the lady who wouldn't accommodate us, I told my partner we would file a credit card complaint & will eat the soup without the meat because we had no other food readily & had to feed our sick child. In the afternoon, my partner decided he would drive there instead of filing a complaint, high gas prices & all. We call the lady again to let her know. SHE ASKS US TO BRING HER THE WRONG FOOD ORDER FROM EARLIER. Are you serious??? This is the first time she mentioned this to us. We took pics earlier & could show her as proof, but we explained we had eaten the soup BECAUSE WE NEEDED TO EAT LUNCH, but could bring her the beef, but it was just so petty & gross (HOPEFULLY THEY WERENT GOING TO SERVE IT TO SOMEONE ELSE 6 HOURS LATER????), I was outraged but kept my cool. I asked for her manager. She said the manager was not there. Again I asked for a refund, she insisted we bring her back the food. The conversation was so petty my partner told me to forget about taking her the old food, he didn't trust they wouldn't tamper with his new food at this point. I told the lady that we would be filing a credit card complaint to get our money back. She said "okay" and hung up. No apology. In fact, she never apologized for the ordeal. When this has happened with other restaurants they have made things right, EASILY. Which is what PHO MAMA should have done. Never going back again. We only went cus Red Chili in Hayward is currently closed. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE. Not to mention I'm still hungry cus that soup without meat was not filling. Plus, imagine the work environment there if employees are not at liberty to make things right in a practical and logical way. read more

This lovely gem is local and soooo yummy! I got the veggie pho and it was absolutely delicious and satisfying. read more

Pho Mama - Veggie pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

The food was decent and came out in a timely manner. Unfortunately, the customer service was very unfriendly and unprofessional. The staff's attitude made me feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. While the food was okay, the poor service really took away from the overall dining experience. read more

Place is older looking and there were tables that weren't cleaned off even though they weren't busy. They're pretty nice but don't come back to check and make sure that everything's good or if there's anything else needed. The place could probably use a coat of paint to freshen up. The food is always pretty solid. First time getting the grilled lemongrass chicken combo. I think it's my new go to! Good place to fill the hole! read more

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We had to drop my sister off for an appointment and found this place across the street from her appointment. It was cozy with booths on one side and tables on the other side. We found a table and servers were attentive. We ordered tasty rolls with pork and shrimp, lemongrass garlic noodles which were yummy and House special vermicelli with eggrolls, pork and crispy shrimp. So much food that we enjoyed read more

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Came for dinner and everything was authentic. Would come back here if I needed some Vietnamese food in Union city. read more

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Great value and delicious, considering the price point. Even though the meat on the rice plate was thinnly sliced and sparse, but considering it included shrimps, a fried egg and less than $20, what more could you ask for. The pho broth was a tad mild but it included all the bells and whistles as expected. Their garlic noodle had great garlic flavors unlike Pho Ha Noi, which tasted like sweet spaghetti (if there's such thing). read more

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Pho Mama is located in the Union Square Marketplace. There is plenty of shared parking in this lot. This spot always seems decently busy, so we always order ahead of time for pick up, so it is ready to go when we get there. Service is eh, could had been way better. I ordered their vermicelli bowl with chicken and egg rolls - I wanted to add an egg and they do not state if there is an egg for this item, but in the photo on the ordering platform, the photo has an egg, a bit confusing and I was not sure if it comes with an egg, so I left a note. There was an option to call me to notify me about it if they cannot accommodate, so I selected that option after leaving the note - I was not given an egg (I did not check until we left and went back to my friend's house), but we were not notified either. I was willing to pay extra, if needed too. The chicken and vermicelli was pretty dry, even with the sauce that comes with it. The egg rolls were the best thing on my plate. Pretty pricey too for what you get. With so many pho spots in the area, there are definitely better options for the price. read more

Unfortunately, the service and quality have really declined. On my last visit to Pho Mama, I ordered over the phone and arrived 10-15 minutes later, as advised, to pick up my food. The cashier looked for my order but couldn't find it. After five minutes of discussion among themselves, they realized they had given my order to the previous pickup customer. They called the person and asked them to bring it back. Then, they told me I would need to wait for them to return so I could get my food. I told them I could wait, but I would not be taking food that had left the restaurant. I had no idea if the person had opened it, picked at it, or what had happened while it was out of the restaurant. I try not to be too picky about these things. If the person had still been in the restaurant and the bag looked intact, I would have taken it. However, since I had no clue what happened to the food while it was gone, I asked them to make a fresh order. They did not seem happy about that. I understand that waste is a concern, but customers' health and time should be a greater priority. I got my food 10 minutes later. At this point, I had been there for at least 20 minutes, plus the 15 minutes I had already waited after placing my order. Once I got home, the food was mediocre--nothing special. I used to love this place, and it was one of my favorites, but their pho has not been great lately. They have been adding lettuce instead of the usual veggies, and the broth has been bland. I will not be going back anytime soon. It's definitely not worth it anymore. read more

In an age of Bay Area Vietnamese Restaurants charging $19+ for a bowl of Pho or Vermicelli, Pho Mama stands out from the crowd! The dishes are very reasonably priced and quite flavorful and tasty! I ordered a Vermicelli with Grilled Chicken & Egg rolls. It was filled with super fresh vegetables, perfectly charred chicken, and accompanied by a small bowl of the most perfectly balanced Fish Sauce dressing. The egg rolls were also freshly fried, warm, and flavorful. If I were to change one thing, I'd add a touch more chicken to the bowl, but for the price, I'm happy with what I got! One small thing that I didn't really like was that we were charged a dollar for "extra" limes - which happened to be a few small slivers of lime. read more

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Been awhile since I been here! Inside seems the same, basic setup with all the necessities on the table. Nice staff, food comes fast. The pho broth was lacking some flavor. Chicken combo plate was good, the shrimp and chicken had lots of flavor. The portions seem to be smaller than I had remembered from before. I loved the milk tea! Food tastes fresh read more

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Food was too spicy and oily! Cannot taste the soup! Service was courteous but would not recommended! read more

Our go to spot for Vietnamese food in Union City when we're up for a small drive. I usually choose the dishes based on what I'm craving that day, and I always order a side of spring rolls to share. My partner usually goes for a rice or vermicelli plate, and he enjoys the consistency in the meat flavors. This time we called for pick up and food was ready within 10 minutes. Staff is friendly and there's plenty of seating for those who choose to eat in! read more

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The place is great if you're looking for pho, with a convenient location and plenty of parking in the complex. Place was pretty nice inside, I would say it's more casual dining. We requested to be seated at a larger table since we had senior citizens with us, but they refused and seated us at a table for four, despite the restaurant being somewhat empty. Otherwise, the service was good and fast. The pho was flavorful and came with a generous portion of noodles and beef--enough for two meals, though I was able to eat a lot of it because I was really hungry. read more

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I would give this pho joint 3.5 stars. I went with my go-to order of bun bo hue during my first visit, and while the bowl seemed big, there weren't as many noodles as I would have liked and the portions seemed a little low for the price point. The flavors were decent albeit on the spicier side (which I sometimes crave). It wasn't very busy when I went but there was plenty of seating and the wait staff seemed to be handling all tables with ease. Food came out quickly, and you pay at the front as in most Vietnamese restaurants. Next time I'll try the pho and see if that merits a higher rating. The dish was good the service was fine but I think there are better similar restaurants nearby if you're craving something flavorful and fresh. read more

Pho Mama - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

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My partner and I were craving pho and stumbled upon this place. Friendly service and the quality of their food was good! There's plenty of parking since it's on the other side of the plaza. I got their bun bo hue and didn't think it was too spicy or too sweet, it was just perfect for me! My partner got their combo and said it was good! Definitely would come back again! read more

Pho Mama - Bun Bo Hue & Combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

My fiancé and I love pho mama for all of our soup cravings, but this time was such a huge food-handling no-no. We bought chicken pho for our LITTLE ONE, as we mixed the noodles a piece of aluminum flew out of the bowl! Thank goodness this didn't become anything more, but pleaseeee be careful!! It would have been 1 star, but the food itself is good. read more

Pho Mama - Piece of aluminum found in our chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

Decent food, fast and friendly service. Menu isn't too big so it's pretty easy to decide. Portion sizes of the plates in many of the pictures on Yelp looked a bit lacking compared to some other Vietnamese spots. I was hoping for a bit more variety of broth flavors like they offer at other pho spots, but they've got the basics here. The fresh spring roll was tasty. read more

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I only had the pho dac biet which was solid. Good-sized portion with plenty of meat. The lime slice in my ice water was noticed and appreciated. Easy parking in the plaza. read more

Pho Mama - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

Came on a Tuesday night and there were plenty of table available (as well as easy parking) The price to portion ratio is amazing! I got the the Eggrolls and Grilled Chicken Vermicelli Bowl ($11.95) and it tastes just as good as other places but the price was definitely lower than what other places are charging these days. The person who took our order and served us was unbelievably nice and had the sweetest service!! Would definitely come again :^) read more

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I love their fresh spring rolls they have the best peanut butter sauce. And the service is very fast

I've been going to hella pho spots in the area because I am an idiot and need a fixation, but I decided to hit up Pho Mama because I didnt have cash on me. I came here for lunch and it was not too crowded, but it felt cozy in there. This place is tucked in the corner and heard of the spot before so I decided to try it! The service was fast and the food came out faster. I ordered the spring rolls and number 5 pho. The broth was good and after adding stuff to it I almost finished it. The beef was a little tough, but the flavor was there. I would come here again. Very Solid pho place. read more

Pho Mama - Phở Tái Chín - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

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Pho mama!!! This is a great place. I usually get the chicken wings. It's sooo good I swear. It's very well priced too. Highly recommend.

FOOD IS SO GOOD!! I love this place so much. The service is always super fast and the pho is the best i've ever had. I come here about twice a month or even more because it's so delish. i always get the spring rolls too and they are super good with the peanut sauce. I would definitely recommend this place. I come alone sometimes and the atmosphere is so calm and relaxing. I'm definitely not shy comming alone they never look at me weird. read more

Pho Mama - 09. Wonton Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

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After our hike at Dry Creek, we were in need of sustenance. We did a search on Yelp and Pho Mama popped up and figured, why not try out their spring rolls? Then we also added a sliced grilled pork rice plate too cause we were hungry. In short, we were surprised at how flavorful the pork was and that there was also flavorful grilled pork in the spring rolls! Definitely a place we'll come back to try out more items. L O C A T I O N Located in the same large plaza on Decoto with Safeway, but closer to the side of Rite Aid. Lots of parking available. M E N U Your typical Vietnamese fare. We ended up getting spring rolls and a sliced pork combo plate with fried rice and an egg. The spring rolls were surprising. The pork they used inside was the same grilled pork slices in our combo. So it's super flavorful. The combo plate had lemony grass pork which was good! O V E R A L L Definitely a great option for Vietnamese food for the area. We'll definitely be back for the spring rolls and maybe try out more items on their menu. read more

Pho Mama - A1. Spring Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

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This place is decently packed on a Friday night. The pork was good, sides were fine, (rice, lettuce) the egg extra add-on was a little overdone compared to my liking. My friend shared some of his pho with me which was okay. I always recommend having this kind of food to have that is warm and good during colder times of winter. Service was pretty fast. I appreciated that they stayed open while my friend and I ate pretty late. Prices are not too bad, so all-in-all a decent first time experience, only a star down since my egg was over cooked and pho food wasn't exactly the absolute most stellar, but it was okay. read more

Pho Mama - 52. Grilled Slice of Pork, Egg Plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

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Friendly, welcoming, and quick service. Good portions, plenty of veggies to add, tasty broth, good meat portions, hot fresh noodles. Dont have one bad thing to say about this place. My only suggestion would be for them to have a more flavorful chili option on the table. They have a chili sauce in a squeeze bottle instead of a chili oil in the glass jar with the spoon. But that is just personal choice for me. Cant go wrong with the pho here. read more

Pho Mama - Veggies to add to your soup include bean sprouts, basil, cilantro, raw jalapeño slices, and a lime wedge. - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

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I was absolutely blown away by the bun bo hue here! My mouth is drooling as I recall my first slurp of that delicious noodle, that first spoonful of mouth watering spicy broth that flooded my taste buds. The broth was steaming hot. I had to hit the classic blow out and exhale to cool my mouth down with every slurp of the noodle. Every spoonful was straight umami left and right, it felt as if there were fireworks going off in my mouth. Flavor was just bouncing right and left, up and down, side to side. The meats were tender and juicy and the soy bean sprouts added a little bit of a refreshing crunch to the bowl of piping hot delicious goodness. I could drink the broth all day. The waitress and workers there were extremely accommodating and attentive as well and that's always a plus. I would love to come back to try the rest of the items. read more

Good service at this restaurant. Plenty of seating and no reservations needed. Food was delicious. I love that this is family friendly and clean. We usually get the Shrimp Garlic Noodles, Spring Rolls, Fried Chicken Wings, Vermicelli Bowls. read more

Pho Mama - A1. Spring Roll 25. Garlic Noodle with Shrimp 39. Lemongrass Chicken Bowl 40. Lemongrass Tofu Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

Consistently good Vietnamese food open 7 days a week. They are located in the same large plaza as McDonalds on Decoto and there is plenty of parking. It is our current go-to spot for local Vietnamese with the best quality and flavor we've found. If you order takeout the takeout packaging is always immaculate and well organized. Bun Bo Hue: My wife orders this 100% of the time. The broth is beef based but with fermented shrimp paste for an interesting savory and umami flavor. The origin city from Vietnam also created a lot of dishes for the Vietnamese Royal Court. Rice noodles are thicker like Udon and comes with plenty of toppings, it beats the BBH from some places in East San Jose and Little Saigon so worth getting it you like spicy broths. Bun Rieu: Beef based broth with tomatoes and crab, the flavor is really good though I haven't repeated it again because the egg crab cakes are much smaller and less quantity than Mai's Kitchen. No pictures but the kids always love the grilled pork rice plate, the meat has less fatty parts than other places and its delicious with the broken rice pairing. read more

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The past few months Pho mama has become my 2nd favorite doordash pho restaurant because my usual go to is not always open. But fairly recently I walked in for a pick up for the first time and saw the restaurant and interacted with the staff. Sorry to say, nothing really to note there - just your usually pho restaurant in a strip mall. The food however is good. The combination pho ($13.50) has a good broth and is very decent sized (even for take out). My personal favorite is the special spicy beef noodle (bun bo hue) that is not available at many pho restaurants in East Bay (easier to find in South bay). The spices were great, and broth is not spicy, but flavorful. And because of this dish alone, it has become my regular pho take out if my usual is not open. Lastly the eggroll appetizer ($7.50) is so good. I like the small size and filling. If you enjoy Vietnamese egg rolls, you should try this. read more

Pho Mama - Special spicy beef noodle soup (bun bo hue) $13.50 - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

Very good and friendly staff.. my 4rd visit.. many varieties to choose from. I would recommend this place in our area for Vietnamese food .

Really was not a fan of the pho here, unfortunately. The whole dish lacked flavor and depth, and the meat was not tender (hard and over cooked). They also appeared to be out of limes so gave us lemons. The only good thing was the food came out really fast (within minutes of ordering). Sadly do not recommend. read more

Pho Mama - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

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This place is near Safeway. We've telling ourselves to try this place and we finally had a chance to dine in. Their menu has a lot of tempting meals but we decided to try their grilled pork chop combo and garlic noodle with shaking beef cubes. It took them 15 mins to prepare our meal. The wait was worth it. The grilled pork is tender and delicious. It came with egg rolls and fried eggs. The garlic noodle is also good. The noodle is like spaghetti but it was sauteed with oil and garlic. The beef cubes are tender and delicious. We enjoyed our meal and will come back and check out their other menu. read more

Pho Mama - 55. Grilled Pork Chop Combo Plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

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This place was pretty good...the pho broth was good and so was the lemongrass tofu noodle dish! Small and cozy place. Service was good and fast! read more

Came in at 6pm, on my break from work. I ordered three dishes. Two riceplates and one chow mein dish. The one rice plate, I was going to eat there and the other two dishes I was taking home. As I'm waiting, one of the waitresses comes to me and ask me to pay now. I go to the counter and say that I can pay now, but I want to know why. She said I ordered a lot of food and I was alone, and a lot of people order food and eat and leave without paying. A single diner, ordering three items, albeit two were to take home, is a red flag for them. I asked them if they asked the other couple eating pho, if they asked them to pay now. She said they were regulars. This is not the first time I've been here, but it's been at least ten years. I told her that I will pay, but I will not leave a tip. I explained to her that what she did, asking me to pay first, is insulting, demeaning and profiling. I don't know what profile a youngish senior Asian woman with a bad knee fits, but that's me. I surely will have a hard time literally eating and running. I told her I would complain vehemently. Another patron, who came in after me, a lone diner as well, was not asked to pay first. He only ordered a bowl of pho. I told him what happened and he said he would talk to them. He even said that I was in my work uniform and clearly was employed and work for a state agency. It was too late, the damage was done and I already paid. It goes without saying that I will never be back. read more

Pho Mama - Paid bill, prior to eating, no tip included. - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

Pho broth was very bland - and the meat made my stomach hurt. I didn't feel the professionalism walking in here that would make me want to come back. read more

I've been to Pho Papa so I had to try out this spot called Pho Mama. I know they most likely aren't related, but wanted to see if it would be as good. Came around lunch time and it wasn't too busy so I got sat down right away. Service is quick and food came out pretty fast too. Honestly the Pho was very average. The broth lacked flavor to the point where I had to throw some sauce in to taste something. Place is a nice spot for a quick bite if you're nearby, but is still a little disappointing. read more

Pho Mama - 03. Rare Steak and Tripe Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Union City, California

Teo Chow Noodle Soup - 4.0 good flavor, nice portion House special vermicelli bowl- 4.0 only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the egg roll. Everything else was Chef's Kiss Bun Bo Hue- 2.5 maybe I caught them on a bad day. Broth was super spicy which I loved but lacked flavor. Needed some saltiness for sure! To add richness I've gotten both take- out and I've had myself a little solo girl dinner a few times. Service is always on point and if you want your drink to-go they'll seal it up for you! read more