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I ordered a small number 5 ($14.25) and the Goi Cuon (2 garden rolls - $6). The soup arrived first, followed quickly by the rolls. Even though I specifically ordered the rolls first and separately. Service was very quick. The Number 5 was very good. The broth is very flavorful and the portion of meat was very nice. The meat was neither tough nor fatty. Really good thin slices of flank steak. The broth was so flavorful that I didn't need to add any hoisin or hot sauce, which is unusual for me for Pho. It was a nice size portion of meat and noodles. I see you can get a large for only $1 more. My size was ample. The rolls also were very good. Each had large pieces of shrimp and the peanut sauce was very good. I arrived at the restaurant at 7:10 pm and they officially close at 8:00 pm. When I arrived, there were three tables with customers already eating. Maybe I arrived too late for them (too close to closing time), because, as I said earlier, they brought out the soup before the rolls, even though I ordered the rolls separately as I was sitting down. Also. I got a water and unfortunately no one came by to refill my water glass. Which was empty for the last third of my meal. Even though the place was almost empty and the staff were standing around. Too bad. I tipped them anyway. And I was out of there by 7:45 pm.
I haven't been to pho nam in awhile, so I went back recently. Same old interior, but also same good pho. Broth is flavorful and they give a decent amount of meat. Pay at the counter and they accept card. The restaurant has a strong cigar smell inside because of the cigar room next door. The smell can get quite strong, so I suggest takeout if it will bother you.
Not my favorite pho spot, but a decent one if you're looking for good pho and quick service. The interiors are unsightly - bare flooring, brick walls, smell of cigars (next door shop, or smokers nearby) but it really gives "hole in the wall" vibes. I always have the pho meatballs soup, and it's always good. The pricing is reasonable and the meatballs portion is generous! Nowadays places skimp you on meat, but they don't. The rice dishes are also good! They were out of the pork chop when I went, but the sliced pork was also good - I feel that the meat pieces quantity could have been a little more but that's ok. Again, they have quick service so you're pretty much in-and-out in under an hour if you dine in. Overall, for the good food and reasonable prices, this is a good spot if you're craving pho.
Great pho! I've been coming here since I was a kid and the pho has always stayed consistently delicious. They've unfortunately increased the prices a ton. The restaurant is very clean however it reeks of cigar and cigarette smoke given the cigar shop right next-door
This spot smelled a bit like cigars which docked it a point, but the overall food was wonderful. The broth was super flavorful. I felt no need to add any extra sauce. The meat was hit the spot super well.
Great Pho. Broth is very good, doesn't need to add much to enjoy it. Menu is pretty basic from soup to rice plates but each platter is well made. Service was fast as well. I would recommend this place for a quick eat.
It's not fancy. But if you're hungry for a bowl of pho, not much of an ambiance (a food hall feel), this place got a seat for you. Waitress will bring you menus and water, that's pretty much it. You're fine if you know what you want. We usually come by here on our Nordstrom Rack shopping spree. Two deals on one trip. The noodle is pretty much franchised - boiled hot soup poured over prepared noodle and ingredients. Tasted as good as other pho shops tho.
Upon entering the restaurant, we found that the seating was quite unorganized with no hostess to greet us and we needed up seating ourselves. The owner at the front later approached us with menus and at first I thought we submitted our order at the counter, but he later came to take our order. The restaurant was clearly understaffed, with many tables empty but not cleared yet. There were a couple groups of people at the door also unsure of where/how to seat themselves. The restaurant itself was larger than expected and there were many tables inside. We ordered two orders of garden rolls, three large beef noodle soups, and a lemongrass pork vermicelli. The salty soup had very little beef, did not live up to the name of being "large," and the noodles were quite stiff. We also found it interesting that the bean sprouts were chopped up. My pork was well seasoned and there was enough to satisfy me, but there were a couple pieces chewier than I would have liked. Our appetizers (garden rolls) also came out after our entrees, when we were almost halfway done. Overall, there are definitely better pho places in the area, but this restaurant satisfied our pho cravings.
Been coming here since i was 10 Its 4.8/5 on the gas scale One of the best phos you can get in the area Eggrolls are mid 2.7/5 on the gas scale
If you decide to grab a meal from Pho Nam, I highly suggest you take a look at their menu before hand and order right when you are seated. If you don't, you'll be waiting for quite awhile or may even walk out (like a few patrons did while we were there). They are severely understaffed (only one individual manning the front of the house taking orders/payment) so it took several minutes for us to be seated and then much longer for our order to be taken. Despite the extremely slow service, my pho was actually pretty good. I ordered a regular #6 which came with well-done brisket, flank, and skirt steak. The broth had good flavor to it, but I do wish they didn't skimp on the meat. Also, IMO the sizes are on the smaller side compared to other pho restaurants in the area. So if you're hungry, I suggest ordering a large. When you place your order, make sure you also remind the staff to bring you utensils. When our pho arrived, we had nothing to eat it with! The restaurant is a decent size, with plenty of tables. They aren't spaced out too well, so beware you may get hit in the head with an elbow as staff is bringing out other orders! Luckily you pay up front so you don't have to wait for someone to bring your check/take your payment. Otherwise, you'd be waiting forever!
This place has my heart. This was my first Pho experience in 2021 and it set the bar HIGH. Any Pho place I have had to compete with this authentic delicacy. The broth, whether chicken or beef is unmatched! There is no broth like it!! I've had chicken and different types of beef phos and they do not miss! You can customize your bow or order as is but whatever you choose, you will not be disappointed. The owner is very pleasant when greeting and taking orders. The pho is serve quickly and ALWAYS piping hot. FRESH OUT THE POT. Inside is a little dated however I feel like it adds to the authenticity of the meal. THIS IS THE BEST PHO ON THE EAST COAST
A true "hole in the wall restaurant" literally (look at the outside picture). Was recommended this spot by a local and it went above and beyond my expectations! A true 10/10 experience. The server who may have been the owner was so kind, start to finish. Soup came out fast and they were even nice enough to give us extra toppings- free of charge!!! (Rare nowadays). The broth was definitely prepared over some time because the flavor was sooo rich. Wish I could've taken it in a to-go cup . If you're in the area and want AUTHENTIC pho, not the mainstream generic kind, this is THE place to go!!!
Always reliable comfort food. One of the best pho flavors in the area. Don't expect fancy experience but service is prompt and food comes out fast. Walk in and sit anywhere, iced water and menu will be brought to your table. You eat then pay cash at the counter.
3 months ago
I ordered a small number 5 ($14.25) and the Goi Cuon (2 garden rolls - $6). The soup arrived first, followed quickly by the rolls. Even though I specifically ordered the rolls first and separately. Service was very quick. The Number 5 was very good. The broth is very flavorful and the portion of meat was very nice. The meat was neither tough nor fatty. Really good thin slices of flank steak. The broth was so flavorful that I didn't need to add any hoisin or hot sauce, which is unusual for me for Pho. It was a nice size portion of meat and noodles. I see you can get a large for only $1 more. My size was ample. The rolls also were very good. Each had large pieces of shrimp and the peanut sauce was very good. I arrived at the restaurant at 7:10 pm and they officially close at 8:00 pm. When I arrived, there were three tables with customers already eating. Maybe I arrived too late for them (too close to closing time), because, as I said earlier, they brought out the soup before the rolls, even though I ordered the rolls separately as I was sitting down. Also. I got a water and unfortunately no one came by to refill my water glass. Which was empty for the last third of my meal. Even though the place was almost empty and the staff were standing around. Too bad. I tipped them anyway. And I was out of there by 7:45 pm. read more
I haven't been to pho nam in awhile, so I went back recently. Same old interior, but also same good pho. Broth is flavorful and they give a decent amount of meat. Pay at the counter and they accept card. The restaurant has a strong cigar smell inside because of the cigar room next door. The smell can get quite strong, so I suggest takeout if it will bother you. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Not my favorite pho spot, but a decent one if you're looking for good pho and quick service. The interiors are unsightly - bare flooring, brick walls, smell of cigars (next door shop, or smokers nearby) but it really gives "hole in the wall" vibes. I always have the pho meatballs soup, and it's always good. The pricing is reasonable and the meatballs portion is generous! Nowadays places skimp you on meat, but they don't. The rice dishes are also good! They were out of the pork chop when I went, but the sliced pork was also good - I feel that the meat pieces quantity could have been a little more but that's ok. Again, they have quick service so you're pretty much in-and-out in under an hour if you dine in. Overall, for the good food and reasonable prices, this is a good spot if you're craving pho. read more
Great pho! I've been coming here since I was a kid and the pho has always stayed consistently delicious. They've unfortunately increased the prices a ton. The restaurant is very clean however it reeks of cigar and cigarette smoke given the cigar shop right next-door read more
2 years ago
This spot smelled a bit like cigars which docked it a point, but the overall food was wonderful. The broth was super flavorful. I felt no need to add any extra sauce. The meat was hit the spot super well. read more
It's not fancy. But if you're hungry for a bowl of pho, not much of an ambiance (a food hall feel), this place got a seat for you. Waitress will bring you menus and water, that's pretty much it. You're fine if you know what you want. We usually come by here on our Nordstrom Rack shopping spree. Two deals on one trip. The noodle is pretty much franchised - boiled hot soup poured over prepared noodle and ingredients. Tasted as good as other pho shops tho. read more
Upon entering the restaurant, we found that the seating was quite unorganized with no hostess to greet us and we needed up seating ourselves. The owner at the front later approached us with menus and at first I thought we submitted our order at the counter, but he later came to take our order. The restaurant was clearly understaffed, with many tables empty but not cleared yet. There were a couple groups of people at the door also unsure of where/how to seat themselves. The restaurant itself was larger than expected and there were many tables inside. We ordered two orders of garden rolls, three large beef noodle soups, and a lemongrass pork vermicelli. The salty soup had very little beef, did not live up to the name of being "large," and the noodles were quite stiff. We also found it interesting that the bean sprouts were chopped up. My pork was well seasoned and there was enough to satisfy me, but there were a couple pieces chewier than I would have liked. Our appetizers (garden rolls) also came out after our entrees, when we were almost halfway done. Overall, there are definitely better pho places in the area, but this restaurant satisfied our pho cravings. read more
2 years ago
Been coming here since i was 10 Its 4.8/5 on the gas scale One of the best phos you can get in the area Eggrolls are mid 2.7/5 on the gas scale read more
5 years ago
If you decide to grab a meal from Pho Nam, I highly suggest you take a look at their menu before hand and order right when you are seated. If you don't, you'll be waiting for quite awhile or may even walk out (like a few patrons did while we were there). They are severely understaffed (only one individual manning the front of the house taking orders/payment) so it took several minutes for us to be seated and then much longer for our order to be taken. Despite the extremely slow service, my pho was actually pretty good. I ordered a regular #6 which came with well-done brisket, flank, and skirt steak. The broth had good flavor to it, but I do wish they didn't skimp on the meat. Also, IMO the sizes are on the smaller side compared to other pho restaurants in the area. So if you're hungry, I suggest ordering a large. When you place your order, make sure you also remind the staff to bring you utensils. When our pho arrived, we had nothing to eat it with! The restaurant is a decent size, with plenty of tables. They aren't spaced out too well, so beware you may get hit in the head with an elbow as staff is bringing out other orders! Luckily you pay up front so you don't have to wait for someone to bring your check/take your payment. Otherwise, you'd be waiting forever! read more
This place has my heart. This was my first Pho experience in 2021 and it set the bar HIGH. Any Pho place I have had to compete with this authentic delicacy. The broth, whether chicken or beef is unmatched! There is no broth like it!! I've had chicken and different types of beef phos and they do not miss! You can customize your bow or order as is but whatever you choose, you will not be disappointed. The owner is very pleasant when greeting and taking orders. The pho is serve quickly and ALWAYS piping hot. FRESH OUT THE POT. Inside is a little dated however I feel like it adds to the authenticity of the meal. THIS IS THE BEST PHO ON THE EAST COAST read more
2 years ago
A true "hole in the wall restaurant" literally (look at the outside picture). Was recommended this spot by a local and it went above and beyond my expectations! A true 10/10 experience. The server who may have been the owner was so kind, start to finish. Soup came out fast and they were even nice enough to give us extra toppings- free of charge!!! (Rare nowadays). The broth was definitely prepared over some time because the flavor was sooo rich. Wish I could've taken it in a to-go cup . If you're in the area and want AUTHENTIC pho, not the mainstream generic kind, this is THE place to go!!! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Always reliable comfort food. One of the best pho flavors in the area. Don't expect fancy experience but service is prompt and food comes out fast. Walk in and sit anywhere, iced water and menu will be brought to your table. You eat then pay cash at the counter. read more
As someone who's lived in Vietnam, this restaurant's food is as Americanized as it can get. This might be good in middle of nowhere Iowa but not in the Rockville/Gaithersburg area. We ordered the Goi Cuon (fresh spring rolls), a few pho dishes, and the rice noodle with pork. They skimp on the meat in the spring roll and it's mostly loaded with shredded iceberg lettuce. Not a good start. The pho was just okay. Oddly enough, they gave a decent amount of meat in the pho. For the rice noodle with pork, it was terrible. Again, mostly loaded with iceberg lettuce (which you should know is NOT Vietnamese at all) and the pork was hard. The pork was clearly pre-cooked and they just microwaved it to bring it out. All our food came out within 5 minutes of ordering. I get that the pho needs to be pre cooked but for the other dishes? No. The restaurant is deceptively small from the outside. Lots of space on the inside. But it felt like a cafeteria. We came on a weeknight and there were very few people. Still, we got zero service. We had to find our own seats, get our own baby chair, got no water refills, and then pay at the counter. The receipt still asked for tips and because of societal pressures, I grudgingly added the minimum appropriate amount. But it's not exactly a good experience if you're asking yourself why you should be tipping. The staff that delivered the food appeared friendly but seemed to only speak Spanish. Overall I would not come here again. I might be able to make a case if it was cheap but they charge the same, if not more than other Vietnamese restaurants in the area. Hard pass. read more
3 years ago
I tried this pho place out after my friend recommended it. I usually take my requests for pho after a heavy night of drinking to pho 75, but this place does not disappoint. The soup and beef here are better than Pho 75's but I prefer the noodles at Pho 75. It's just chewier. How I will choose between the two will always be a game-time decision. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
This place has consistently great Pho, so I'm glad to see COVID has not changed it much. Docking a star for dated interiors and lack of credit card payment options. Otherwise it's a yummy bowl of pho with decent meat portions at a fair price. read more
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So, let me just put it out there: I love this place. A coworker introduced me to pho a few years ago, and I've been in love ever since. This spot is tucked away, so much so that I've been to the 7-Eleven and the Subway in this complex numerous times and never noticed this restaurant. Thanks to Yelp and one of the exterior photos someone posted, the pieces began to fall into place about where Pho Nam is located on Shady Grove. After reviewing the menu, I went with a large Tai Chin to go. The beef soup is flavored perfectly. Although I always add a ton of siracha, I start without it because the flavoring is just that good at this location. It's the best of any I've ever tasted, and I've been around. They are very generous with the meat, and it's not a fluke. Each time I go, I am delighted that when I've eaten the last bit of noodles, there is still meat left. I'm not big on the meat being fatty or not thinly sliced, so Tai Chin is perfect for me. The customer service is good. I've even been asked how my day was after my order was taken. When one of the staff members saw me looking at a table menu for a few minutes, he offered me one to "take home to study." Me and several staff members got a nice chuckle from that. It was true; I was diligently studying that menu. The service is incredibly quick. I wait there after I order and I barely get to take a seat before they are bringing out the food to me. I can't say that I'm an aficionado on all things pho. As a matter of fact, I pronounced it incorrectly for the first year or so. However, if you opt for pho at this location, I'm sure you'll be pleased. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
I discovered this restaurant by accident, I flight in Airpark. One day I was so hungry I found this Viet restaurant next to the paint store. I have it a tried and I gave been coming here after my flight lessons all the time. This is a family restaurant good is great ! Very quiet ( no music) and Spanish workers from the kitchen are very friendly, they bring your food usually. read more
4 years ago
Recently discovered this place and it's my new favorite pho stop! Pho is really all about the broth and Pho Nam has a flavorful broth. I always get the Tai noodle soup, rare so it doesn't overcook. The staff are super friendly and quick. This isn't the closest to me but I will make the drive for the quality. read more
3 years ago
9 years ago
I live in Gaithersburg and I was literally searching for BEST Pho places in Gaithersburg. They said one inside the BEER and WINE? (Pho Chi) and there is one off 355 called PHO VIET (closed on Tuesdays -weird) Any who, I wanted to go to PHO VIET but it was closed today. I saw Pho Nam on the reviews and I choose this place to go to. Parking was EASY! It is in a shopping center with other places so the parking lot had many spots open. Easy to find. Its the restaurant all the way in the right corner of the shopping center. There was many tables and chairs. It was very quiet when I came in. I am assuming Tuesday are slow? The guy Ryan that was working the floor said that this place gets super packed in the winter and that they have lines on the weekends. (I believe it! The food was good!) I ordered the large bowl #12 ($9.50) Small is like ($8.40) The bowl was a good size! Huge! I shared mine with my 7 year old daughter. The noodles and broth was tasty! The lady that brought the bowls only brought one plate of the sprouts and basil leaves but there was 2 bowls ordered. I asked her nicely to bring out another one and she did. I think they do that because sometimes people waste it? I don't know lol. The lemonade was good too!! It was poured in a tiny glass lol but my husband said it was good! They do not have wooden chop sticks. They have reusable ones. They were kind of hard to eat with. I like the wooden ones better. (not a deal breaker though) Sauces? They only had Siracha and the dark somewhat sweet one. Overall? Great location! Great food! Great prices! I would definitely recommend newbies to come here their first time. read more
3 years ago
My family has been coming here for years claiming this is the top Pho spot in the area. For some reason, I have stopped from coming here because of the horrible parking design. I swear I always see an accident around here. Very surprised to see the entire restaurant has carpet and no visible stains on the ground. Once your enter you don't get that strong Pho smell. I ordered the Pho #1 Dac Biet. It was delicious! All the flavors were on point. Mind you it was close to 100 degrees that day. I drank all the broth and finished some of a family members. It tastes like home made Pho without any MSG. So you won't be drinking glasses on glasses of water because of your dry mouth. One of my favorite side items is the fatty brisket that is cooked in this special broth. They hit it spot on here. If your in the area this is the go to spot for Pho. Service is quick and you won't be disappointed. read more
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