I was craving a Bahn mi and needed a quick lunch in the area down the street. Called in an order for a grilled pork sandwich and it was ready not long after I got there. Pretty standard small viet place in a strip mall and parking pretty good. Really friendly young fellow took care of me. The sandwich was about $9.39 before tip and was pretty good size. Well filled with fresh grilled pork and the full veg inside. I would have liked a bit more "mayo" or better yet real Pate like my visits around Vietnam. But the roll was pretty good and crunchy yet fresh. 8/10 sandwich. I'll have to return with more time to try their Pho!! read more

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Picked up lunch to go today. I ordered the pork banh mi am the shrimp spring rolls. The food was very fresh and tasted great. The portion size was also good. Service was quick and friendly. I look forward to trying their vermicelli bowls in the future. read more

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This place wasn't bad, just a few small snafus with ettiquitte. I ordered chicken pho soup and chicken spring rolls. The pho was not super rich imo. The spring rolls came out a few minutes after I was eating the pho. I wasn't really hungry for them by the time they came out. They give you a Kirkland water bottle. Not sure if there's an issue with their water or they don't want to wash cups or what. Honestly of all the water bottles they could have given, Kirkland is the best so that was fine, however I usually make my pho really spicy and I like icewater with my meal, so bummer for that. The spring rolls were good though. Overall ok, there's just much better pho restaurants nearby. Price was ok. read more

Pho Mau - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Kent, Washington

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The food is good but I actually value the experiences and folks who work there more. There's zero pressure in this place, I have anxiety and will look for places that are comfortable and this place makes me feel at ease and like i'm at home. They're very thoughtful! And genuinely care if what you order is good, you can tell they mean it and would remake anything for you. I love the uncle who seems to be there all the time. Lowkey they remind me of home a lot, and their genuineness for others is evident. read more

Pho Mau - menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Kent, Washington

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Service is always excellent. I have been coming here for lunch in the last 10 years. I usually try to avoid during lunch rush. Banh Mi sandwiches are also tasty. Family owned and operated. Rice plate combo or pork chop are delicious with generous amount. read more

This place used to be a bit pricey but good. But now the broth is thin, the meat is less in amount, and the noodles were tiny shards of broken mess. Do they wish us a short life?? How do you mess up noodles when the actual dish is about noodles??? Not happy. read more

Pho Mau - Bits of noodle are all we got - Vietnamese Near Me - Kent, Washington

The place looks very clean and spacious. I was immediately pleased when they didn't question me when I ask for the fatty oil for the broth. The broth was amazing! It's perfectly balanced, not too sweet or salty. It's full of flavor and you can tell instantly the broth was made with good quality ingredients, not just flavored with lots of salt or msg like a lot of pho restaurants. I ordered the combo, the noodles were perfectly cooked and every type of meat I had tasted delicious. I even had to ask for extra broth bc I liked it so much. Even though I was very full, I knew I had to ask for iced Vietnamese coffee because I was excited to try it after having such delicious pho. read more

Pho Mau - Beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Kent, Washington

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consistent pho quality. Soup is pretty flavorful. My new regular spot in Kent to get my fix of pho. XL bowl is decent size, soup comes out hot read more

I was treated differently than the other customers there. They were short with me and avoided eye contact. Other customers were greeted and taken to their seats and given menus and were given water. I wasn't. I came to the counter and asked if I should sit anywhere and later I asked for a menu. I asked for my chicken sandwich without jalapeños but they put them in anyways. They served my girls Pho without any sprouts, mint or lime. When I asked for it, he said it's a kids Pho so it doesn't come with vegetables. I was so confused. I told him kids eat veggies too. He was so annoyed by my request but I just wanted the authentic set up. I asked if they had any other options besides the beef broth, and he said that's the only one they serve. I asked what kind of broth the veggie pho had and he said beef. As far as ambiance, the place needs a renovation. It's outdated and loud tv plays in the background in Vietnamese. Decor doesn't make sense. It was too many dining red flags for me so I do not recommend this place. read more

Pho Mau - Lunch consisting of kids Pho, chicken sandwich and chicken no - Vietnamese Near Me - Kent, Washington

Before we walked in the server already had drinks and juice on the table for us. My little one is picky but he loved the teriyaki and rice. My husband finished his fried rice! I had to order 2 sandwiches to go because it was that good!!! The salad was a refreshing touch to the teriyaki and beef. It seemed like they had regulars because when they walked in they called them by name and asked if it's the same order they're getting. The food was delish! read more

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Better than I thought! The reviews for this place are pretty sad but the food is fine, it's not the best pho I've had but it's a fine staple...like it'll do in a pinch and the prices are super reasonable. The spring roll was fresh (the veggies) but the shrimp was frozen, as evidenced by how incredibly cold it was. It was also lacking like all the herbs haha but like I said, it's fine, it's not bad. read more

I don't see why people are hating this place. I just need proof of pictures that say it is a good place to go. I hope people see that the food looks good and fresh read more

Pho Mau - The mau pho soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Kent, Washington

Horrible. Found a bug in my pho and when I told the guy he kept denying it I wish I took a picture! Do not eat here this place is dirty.

The most delicious pho I've had here in Washington, so far. This business is ran by a wonderful group who always greets you as soon as you walk through the door. I've been here over 10 times and I never had to wait to be seated (plenty of seating/tables!). They provide free water bottles as well. Their pho broth is exquisite and is just the perfect comfort food during the cold season. Two things I also recommend from their menu are the pork banh mi and their bbq pork spring rolls! Sad that I no longer work nearby but I will find any reason to come back here again. Quality service and quality food! read more

I was referred to this spot by a Yelp friend. I have to say, right when I walked in, I knew it was going to be good, just based off their pictures of dishes all displayed on the wall. I'd ordered the Mau Special PO1. I had to order the beef short ribs with the eggs. The broth was amazing, & eating that with the short ribs together was a combination like no other. This place was so good, that I'm returning today to try another spectacular dish read more

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Horrible! The music is SUPER loud you can hear the kitchen staff literally yelling at each other. The owner had there young kids in the restaurant which were very disruptive. One was playing a game on her laptop literally saying she hated her life. I won't be coming back. read more

Haven't visit this place for over two years now, so give it a try. Two impressive things: 1) as I was seated, I was given a bottle water. This is nice because I always hesitate about the glasses being used for water as some of them are not very clean. So, I am great full for this. 2) I ordered Vietnamese Iced Coffee and asked for only half sweet and wanted the coffee made fresh. It turned out exactly as I ordered. This is very rare as many places take the short cut by making the coffee in advance and store them in the refrigerator until someone ordered and they take them out and serve them. I hate those because they taste terrible. So, I am very impressed with these two things. I ordered the short ribs with rice. The food was very flavorful, but the meat was so rough and chewy and I could eat them. It was definitely some cheap beef and was very hard to chew. So, the dish was wasted. Secondly, the TV had slimey monsters movie on and it really did not help with my appetite. It would have help with more sales if the TV had food program on. Instead it has slimey monsters. I was happy to see the restroom was clean. read more

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Been here a few times when I didn't want to drive too far. It's not really that good compared to other places in the area in terms of broth and quality. read more

food is great and has a great amount! There's other toppings to make it to your tasting! of how sweet or spicy you want it!

The beef stew was all cuts of fat there was like no actual beef. Didn't look appetizing at all. Spring rolls were not good either. read more

Pho Mau - a bowl of noodles with meat and vegetables - Vietnamese Near Me - Kent, Washington

I would argue one of the best spots in Kent for Pho. I ordered the combo special and the regular size was HUGE. The coffee boba tea also has alot of caffeine...at least it felt like it anyway. All the veggies were fresh and the service was genuine and friendly. Not much to say just, GO AND EAT THERE ALREADY! read more

Best Bahn Mi ever! I love coming here every time I come around the area. Great soft, chewy bread, and very flavorful meat. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

This place was 10 mins away from my house... Everytime we come here for some reason we always sit on the same table that we always sat at.. We are always greeted with smiles on their faces. Right when we sat they gave us a BOTTLED water NOT TAP water. LOL. Hunbun & I always order the pho #1 with everything in it (steak, brisket, flank, fatty flank, beef ball, tendon, tripe) and a side of egg rolls (comes w/2) so we order for each of us. They have 3 different sizes for the bowls (small, medium, large). Hunbun orders medium and I order small since I don't usually finish the medium. The eggroll was decent but it could be better it were more meat in it. Also, the banh mi sandwiches is the BOMB.. If you happen to be in the area it's by Meeker, Try it wont dissappoint you. The service is also very good... read more

Pho Mau - Vietnamese Near Me - Kent, Washington

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No monosodium glutamate added! You know, that evil additive we all know as M.S.G. I recognized immediately that their chef used to cook for Pho To Chau at the Great Wall Shopping Mall. A conversation about broth and its features revealed that their soup base is concocted from cooking bones anywhere from 8 to 10 hours. HIGHLIGHT: Their Vietnamese beef stew pho (Pho Bo Kho) distinguishes itself from the traditional Viet beef stew with its large honking pieces and a totally different preparation method. If you have ever eaten this at Pho To Chau, it's very similar. At first, I thought the meat was chewy but then I discovered it is about how you eat it to fully enjoy[1]. Here's how I do it: take the big piece of beef, PULL it apart and eat parts of it at one time dipped in the salt/pepper dip. You can create the traditional Vietnamese salt n' pepper dip by combining 1 part salt to 3 parts pepper and squeeze in several lemons in a separate dish. Wow, what a difference this change made! In regards to their regular pho, the broth has enough depth and can compete easily with the surrounding areas. At most pho places, a way to add additional flavor to your pho, if you choose to do this, is ask for "Nuoc Beo". Nuoc Beo is actually a flavoring oil that is saved from the fat that floats to the top as the broth is cooked. This adds a fatty component that rounds out the richness that some of us (ahem) prefer. 4 stars - rounded up from 3.7 due to a clean dining area, friendly folks and decent food. _____________________ Note: [1] I used to just put the whole piece of beef in my mouth and started chewing...WRONG WAY!!! read more

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It's great that Pho's have gotten so popular. Stopped at this place the first time and felt it is worth mentioning. It has plenty good reviews and I was very satisfied with the quality and the friendly service. Go Pho!! read more

Pho Mau - Pho goodness - Vietnamese Near Me - Kent, Washington

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I've updated my review to a five star already, but I felt I had to do it again. I've been going to Pho Mau consistently for a couple of years now, and I've never ever had a negative experience. I've even got my dad as a regular now! The owners are INCREDIBLY kind as well as the rest of the staff. No matter how long it is in between visits, they always remember me and remember the last time I've gone in. The wait staff is also very nice as well. I've gone in countless times for dining in and everything is always delicious, comes piping hot, and quick. I've picked up a LOT too, especially recently (sometimes the baby just makes me crave pho broth!) and they always give me a very generous amount and it's only $3! Perfect for those days you're hungover, sick, orrrr pregnant and just want broth :) They also have amazing teriyaki and chicken katsu. The bubble teas are also always delicious! I haven't strayed too far off of ordering just my favorite pho, because it's just THAT delicious Hands down my favorite pho spot in Washington no matter what other places I try - I've had one other place in Seattle where the pho was just as good, but I've never had the same consistent service anywhere else. I'll forever be a regular here! read more

Really wanted this place to be good, the pho is not very tasty but the people here are nice. Ambiance is more of a family ambiance. Wished it could of been better since it was close to work. read more

Another good local place! Very professional, fast, and clean. Pho here is pretty good along with different selection of meat for spring rolls! Always go here, do recommend read more

So this isn't reviewing the food. It was pertaining to the price. I ordered 2 large Pho's and a sandwich, this came to $34.00 and change. I asked for an itemized receipt and the owner I believe, gave me another receipt with different items and wasn't my total. Since I was the only one in the restaurant, you would think my itemized receipt would be easy to get. Anyhow trying to support the business's but seriously I felt a little ripped off. I'm not sure what I got charged for, but what ever. But $34 seemed a little high and yes, if you want to see my CC charge, I will gladly show it. It seemed like I got extra charges tacked on... read more

Bad place. I ate there and ordered pho to go. I left my takeout at counter to use their restroom. They changed my broth. When I brought it home there wasn't enough broth. Shady. I will never eat here again. I knew something was up when he kept going through my takeout bag. What kind of people do that. DO NOT EAT HERE!!!!!!!! If you do eat there...do not let them touch your takeout. Lost my business. Never come there again!!!!!! read more

Came here on our way home from a little road trip from Seattle to the Puyallup area, wanting to try a different pho place than we typically try on either end of our journey points, and chose this place in part due to its Yelp rating. Hubs had the flank steak/brisket pho, I had the brisket pho. It wasn't bad, though I felt like I needed to spruce it up with every condiment available, which is one way I gauge how much I like a particular spot (the less sprucing up I need to do, the more highly I rate the place). This place wasn't bad, but I don't know if I'd go out of my way to come back, vs trying any number of other options in the greater Seattle-Tacoma corridor. Service was OK and there was ample parking. read more

One of the places I go to in the heat, to curl up with a pork banh mi, and a coke. Simple, but just the right amount of coolth that I want. Especially since the tables are made from a synthetic marble-like rock that is always cool to the touch. In my use of stars, I try to show how far out of your way you should go: 5 means nationally; 4 means within the region; 3 means within a city; 2 means down the street; 1 means if you're in front of the door and can't make it anywhere else. There are so many pho and banh mi places in Seattle that I can't say if Pho Mau is particularly outstanding. But within Kent, it's just the thing. read more

Pretty great lil gem near Kent station! My friend lives just up the hill and I was HELLA craving a noodle bowl so I yelped at the stop light they were at haha. I didn't see a menu posted, which usually deters me since I don't know what they have - so I posted one for y'all to enjoy. Can't speak for the pho but as soon as I walked in the guy handed me a water bottle so that was nice The noodle bowl was pretty fire and prob also delicious cuz I as famished but I got the chicken and egg roll and also got two fresh rolls - those bad boys were yuge! Pretty decent peanut sauce a lil watery but great over all! I'm def coming back for the pho! read more

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highly recommend! we have been regulars here for years. they are always clean, consistent, and the food never disappoints.

What a joke. The service was non existent. If you are not of Asian decent honestly just don't bother.

11/10 super delicious pho, and nice staff. Came here with friends. Recommend the egg soda.

Just bought pho to go for the first time here. Paid for a large and it was a medium at best compared to anywhere else. Very little steak and they put it in with the noodles so everything was cooked by the time I got home and not fresh. Everything else standard. Broth just okay. This is a local place and I would love to support them but for $17 they need to do better than this. read more

Came to this restaurant 50 minutes before closing and they were too preoccupied with closing to take care of the four parties that walked in. Other tables tried to flag the waiter down but he said he'd take our order first (we were there first). BUT, didn't come to take our order for 15 minutes! When we tried to order, two of us order soup, and one ordered a beef rice plate but was told that it'd take too long. She then tried to order a vermicelli bowl, but he said that'd also take too long and tried to force her to get a bowl of pho. She declined and opted to just eat spring rolls. When we got the pho, it was bland and tasted like they'd run out of broth and just threw meat and noodles in boiled water. If the only thing your allowing customers to order is soup, at least make it TASTE good! The table that ordered after us, were served two rice plates so we were extremely peeved that we were not allowed to order food we wanted and were forced to order a bowl of bland pho. Especially since there would have been plenty of time, had there been prompt service to begin with. We will not be returning to this establishment. read more

One of my favorite places to stop and get fresh rolls and a pork bahn mi sandwich! The owners are super nice and everything is served fast and fresh. Haven't tried their pho yet, but I plan to soon!!! read more

I used to love coming here till recently I got my usual pho, and my broth look like swamp water with dead bugs inside! Never again will I came here. And when I mentioned it to her, she said it's supposed to look like that. Girl bye! read more