Service was really bad due to rude people and bad manners. I actually just told them to cancel my order and we walked out. I do not recommend this place (cause it sure isn't a restaurant). Will definitely not be coming back. They lost 5 customer with this bad service. read more

The food was deeeeeeeeeelicious. Willie was as genuine as they come and very kind. Definitely gon come again next time I'm in Denver

Friendly staff and great service! They were knowledgeable about gluten free options on the menu. Their marinade for the meats uses soy sauce and isn't gluten free but the pho/meat in the pho is all gf. Would come back again! read more

The food here is not bad but it is not great either. I believe the price does not reflect the flavor. Took a friend of mine here on his birthday for lunch. The restaurant was quite busy since it is right across the street from the capitol building. I assume that a lot of people who work for the state eat here due to its convenience. It took a little bit of time for us to be seated even though no one was waiting to be seated. Once we sat down we ordered our food. Two women came in right after we were seated and they were seated right away. They ordered their food after us and they were served before us. My friend ordered the Vermicelli beef bowl, I ordered the small Seafood Pho with a side of Vietnamese egg rolls. The fish balls were excellent but the broth was not rich in flavor as I would have wanted. The egg rolls were wrapped well but the taste was a bit off from what I am used to. This Pho restaurant only has street parking and is only accessible from the sidewalk on Colfax. If you get lucky you may find an open street parking spot by the capitol or in front of the Shish Kabob restaurant right next to Pho-natic. Clever name for a restaurant but if they focus more on enriching the broth, adding more effort to the egg rolls, and have better service they could move up to a four star. read more

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3.5- pretty good! My partner didn't like the pho, but I enjoyed the chicken pho and broth. The limeade was great! Service also was nice.

Very delicious Vietnamnese noodles. Their bowl was too big, but it was so excellent. Highly recommend this place!

The service was really good and I enjoyed the food so much. I think this place has best Pho bowl. It's perfect place for a cold weather. Every bowl was packed of meat,noodles, and veggies with lots of seasoning. The Pho Ga was really good and it taste really delicious. The broth was so good and perfectly great while it still hot. Good prices. The place was casually great with nice ambiance. read more

Service was great! The server was kind and even provided recommendations that were delicious. I will definitely be coming back to try more of the spring rolls! read more

Pho-natic - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Listen here. If you enjoy pho, you'll know it's all about the broth. Some people love to dress theirs with fish sauce while others spice up the broth with sriracha and hot chilis. Every pho spot I check out, the first order of business is to sip the broth pure and clean and unadulterated. The first taste of the pho at pho-natic was magical. Yes motherfucker, magical. I enjoyed so much of the broth naturally, before making it spicy like I like it. The noodles were great. The portion of rare steak was massive considering I ordered a small bowl. The restaurant was pretty busy and the staff was turning covers pretty quick. I get that this joint is in a slightly sketchy part of town, but ignore the bullshit and mundane appearance of the exterior. And be pleasantly surprised when the pho blows your mind. Thank me later. Eat Colfax! read more

Pho-natic - Rare steak pho. - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've never left a bad review on anything but I was so genuinely shocked by how rude the man on the phone was. I had a question about whether something had gluten in it because I have a GLUTEN ALLERGY not that it should matter and he replied with "I don't know I'm not your doctor " I was so taken aback and replied that I was simply just curious what was in the ingredients and he said "I don't read the packages". I've worked in many restaurants so I know how absolutely normal and important it is for customers to ask about ingredients concerning allergies. I'm still so shocked by this man's behaviour and maybe people like this shouldn't be working in customer service read more

A modest spot with excellent Pho. Definitely worth a visit for some quick & tasty Vietnamese cooking.

Incredibly disappointed in my most recent visit. The quality of the food has decreased and the service was terrible. They were not busy but it took more than 45 minutes to get us a couple bowls of noodles. I won't be coming back. read more

Stopped here for dinner during a visit to Denver. Our party of three came in 30 min before closing, but were warmly welcomed and seated promptly. We ordered two bowls of pho, and a pork bun noodle bowl. The broth was very flavorful and the toppings were fresh. We requested more bean sprouts and they were brought out free of charge. My friend is allergic to peanuts and we requested no nuts on the pork bowl a little too late. But the restaurant was accommodating and re-made her bowl regardless. I would recommend this spot as a fast casual dining experience and those in need of a warm bowl of pho. read more

Pho-natic - Meatball pho, regular ($9) - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Got a combo noodle bowl and a Thai tea at around 11 for an early lunch. Not too crowded at that time but by 12 there was a wait. The Combo Noodle bowl lacked flavor in the meats. The chicken was the worst. Dyed pink but tasted like plain, unseasoned, steamed chicken slices. The beef had occasional grilly flavor but was also on the less flavorful side and rather chewy. Pork had no real grilly flavor either. Shrimp was quite tender actually but I'm not a strong shrimp fan and I took one bite and set it aside. Someone else might have enjoyed it. I liked that the carrots in the bowl were pickled. But even the fish sauce on the side was kind of bland and watery tasting from what I'm accustomed to. Very little veggies in the bottom of my bowl and mostly noodles. I prefer it to be equal or even more of the salad ingredients present. Lastly... The bowl portion was kind of on the smaller side, especially for $12. The egg roll in my bowl was really greasy and didn't look quite like those in most pictures so maybe they had an off day for egg rolls. The filling was pretty good, on the larger side for what I often am served. I was disappointed because people were raving about them on Yelp. Customer service was polite and fast for the most part. Thai tea was bad. Tasted a lot like powdered milk which I hate and it also had random floating white chunks in it. I got boba in it and they were "okay", really soft and gooey but I like them a little chewier. Also the menu said $4 but I was charged $5? I wondered if it was from the boba but they didn't mention it when the order was placed. I will probably not return or recommend this particular Vietnamese restaurant even though I deeply wanted to like it since it's around the corner from my husband's office. I visit Vietnamese places when I'm in the mood for some punchy and vibrant Asian flavor but this one just didn't deliver. read more

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Bad food, worse service. Spring rolls had smelly meat. I saw some reviews that the broth was good so tried their pho but it was just very salty and didnt have any meat broth taste. Ordered fried rice for the baby and it was also super salty. The server, idk if shes the owner's daughter or family but she was the worst server of my life. I wouldnt care if she was just rude to me, but she was super rude to my parents. Not gonna point out every single red flag but it was literally the worst service I received from any restaurant. There are so many pho places in Denver area that taste so much better and are way more friendly. read more

Awesome place!! Enjoy a nice view of the state capital with some great food. Definitely recommend! read more

Pho-natic - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We do like that Pho-natic offers chicken broth with their pho ga. Too bad that is just flavorless rubbery white chicken breast in water. Having lived in Portland, OR where there is a large Vietnamese community, the pho there is spectacular. It is common for those restaurants to use the entire chicken in their pho. (No, not the beaks or feet. Ha) Including that, makes for a flavorful and more nutritious meal. Also, they do not charge an extra $3.00 like Pho-natic for 4 small pieces and another $3.00 for several sliced carrots. They include it for free! Yes, all prices have risen at Pho-natic but this is too much. Besides the pho, the appetizers and rice dishes at Pho-natic are excellent. We have had all those that do not include peanut sauce. Our most recent experience at Pho-natic was marred by our server. I won't name her, but she was inordinately rude and uncommunicative. As unpleasant as we have encountered anywhere in years. She seemed to be in a hurry to go sit in one of the back tables and jump onto her cell phone. read more

Friendly staff. Lots of windows so it's a relaxing place for lunch. I thought the pho broth was great, but the shrimp did not taste fresh. I guess Colorado is landlocked so I should have known. They just had a funny taste. Asked for extra cilantro and that helped the broth have some more flavor. read more

Pho-natic - Large shrimp only pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Stopped in for a milk tea. I ordered the Royal Milk Tea (which the hostess recommended) with boba. It was delicious! I was so happy with the quick and easy service. The hostess was so nice and helpful! I will definitely come back here when I'm in Denver again! Thank you so much! read more

Pho-natic - Milk Tea Boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Yummy pho! Highly recommend for a cold night. Also got some extra hot sauce. They have an endless combination of meats. Recommend getting whatever you like! read more

To be fair, this restaurant is actually 3.5 stars. It was the closest Pho restaurant (with good Yelp reviews) to my hotel (Hyatt Regency on 15th). Out of all the pho restaurants I've visited during my trip to Denver, this one had the best customer service by far. Just service alone, they would get 4 stars from me. They definitely set the bar on customer service here. Too bad I have to account for my overall experience including the taste of their food when reviewing a restaurant. I ordered their Combination Pho or Dac Biet Pho (#23 on menu). The bowl that came out was huge! Mostly soup and noodles though. It lacked meat in the bowl but they did have a decent portion of the rare steak on the side. The veggies also lacked when it came out with the pho. I was disappointed with the pho here. The soup was decent but was not very flavorful. Noodles were stuck together and chewy. Nice pho spot with excellent customer service. read more

Pho-natic - Combination Pho or Dac Biet Pho (#23 on menu) - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Because this establishment is so completely wonderful, a simple review will not suffice. Therefore I have composed a haiku to Pho-natic: springroll perfection umami-explosive broth order up (not small) read more

Pho-natic - #5: tofu, broccoli, daikon, and carrot. Be still my heart. - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is amazing. Wasn't expecting a very good bowl of pho since I'm from SJ, where arguably the best Vietnamese food in the country comes from. Their pho broth is chefs kiss. Sooo much flavor. Very authentic. Staff was friendly. Mostly reviewing so I never forget this place :) read more

I expected more based on the Yelp reviews I read. Ordered the traditional pho with filet/brisket (my usual) and it was decent but nothing special. Broth was too sweet, not meaty enough and disappointing - especially since this is the most important aspect. Theres too many pho places in Denver to come back to one that you didnt enjoy so much! read more

Pho-natic - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Wow. The rudest manager I've ever met. We had a birthday party of 8. Sat at a table for 6 but moved over a two top (very small). Red head guy Waiter said they couldn't do that so we all happily moved over to another section for 8. (We quietly moved everything back where we got it). The Manager then awkwardly came over and said angrily "If you don't like it you can leave." This was like 2 mins after we moved... We were so stunned by his reaction. Mouths just dropped. Birthday girl is very upset. Like we just walked in and where did the anger come from? Who is that angry about tables in a restaurant industry? Now I will say the lady waiter that took over for the red head guy was super nice. Very polite. I feel so bad that they have to work for such a mean person. Food was good. Had soft crab which was pretty good. Rare steak pho which was ok but I've had better. If you want to support a small business that deserves your money, I personally don't think the manager deserves your business. Better to go to a different pho cafe. read more

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Found this Pho place nearby the hotel, several blocks away. A perfect way to end a rainy + cold day, some hot Pho!! It's a small place but they do have ample seating. It's wide open here so not a lot of privacy either. There's a hostess waiting to seat you when you walk in - very nice and attentive. They have a good selection of spring rolls, more than usual, so we try out a couple. One w/ meat, one with pork and shrimp. All of them are pretty good, the peanut sauce is a bit runny here but it's still tasty, and they even ask us if we want more (yes!). I get the Chicken Pho, which usually comes in beef broth. Since that doesn't seem to be a good combo I ask what other broths they offer - - vegetarian and seafood. I ask for the vegetarian broth (which I assume is lighter) and she says she'll have to confirm (yes - no problem). I was delighted w/ the options and their flexibility. Food comes out quick, the Pho looks awesome. The vegetarian broth was a great choice: it's is lighter in color, yet a bit on the salty side - - although nothing I can't handle as it still tastes great. Overall the Pho here is very good and I would definitely go back here again. Service was very attentive and nice as well. read more

Pho-natic - Chicken Pho w/ Veggie Broth - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Their Pho is great, No.23 is your best choice. And the spring roll is the must eat, especially the source is awesome! Staff is kind. A great place to have Asian food read more

Pho-natic - No.23, your best choice - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I love pho, but we had only ordered delivery until I started going here with my new co-workers who are obsessed! The pho is amazing! The meat is plentiful and tender, and the broth is some of the best I've had! The service is awesome, and even though they get busy during lunch, they also make sure you know you have not been forgotten. They have a good drink list, and the rice plates are also a nice change if you're not feeling the pho! The one thing that would make it even better was if you could get beer or wine with your meal!!!! read more

Pho-natic - Meatball pho. #3 - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food is super bland for Pho. Wish I could say something better. But it is what it is. bland Pho

This Pho place has a great spot off Colfax and Grant, right across from the Capitol building. During the week it is packed at lunch. The Saturday we hit it up, it was pretty quiet. Nice big dining area and friendly servers. The prices are good and only a tiny bit higher than other Pho places, but based on location it seems acceptable. I liked this place, I didn't love it. I thought the broth was very simple, almost clear, not much flavor. I always get the Pho Bien (meatballs) and it the meatballs were flavorful and cooked well. The herbs and sprouts were very fresh. I think for me it was just too simple. I would go back, but it didn't wow me. read more

Pho-natic - Pho bien - regular - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is very clean and service was friendly. I came to pick up an appetizer after our visit to the Capital across the street. Food was delicious and freshly made. I ordered a spring roll A4. It was fresh (crunchy) and the sauce was delightful. I wish I had ordered more food but we were on a time crunch on our last vacation day. Will definitely recommend this restaurant to my out of town friends! read more

I'm a Pho-natic! I was craving some hot noodles on a chilly, gloomy, and rainy day in June. This is my only experience with pho in Colorado, so I can't say that it's the best in Colorado, but it's definitely Phon-tastic! Comparison to many pho spots in LA, Pho-natic has: 1) lighter broth 2) Similar broth flavor 2) higher $$$ 3) Better quality tender meat. Service: The server was very attentive. I was pleasantly surprised he actually checked up on me. Traditionally, I've had absentee servers who I had to flag down to get anything. read more

Pho-natic - Pho tai chin - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I have been frequenting Pho-natic for probably 5 years now- mostly for takeout. When I am craving a hot bowl of pho and don't feel like venturing over to Federal, this is a great option. My order is always promptly ready when I get there (I live two blocks away so it is a very convenient spot for me). They package to-go orders very nicely making it easy to heat up the broth on the stove when you get home- this isn't necessary but I prefer my pho to be piping hot. The egg rolls and spring rolls here are also delicious! When the pho craving hits hard, this is a place I never pho-get about. read more

Pho-natic - Just as amazing in the comfort of your home! - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Best vegetarian pho in the metro area. Broth is flavorful and comes with lots of goodies.

Solid veggie pho here. Broth was very nice. Veggies cut to bite size. Quite enjoyable. We also had veggie spring rolls. They were more like tofu, rice noodles and a bit of lettuce spring rolls vs veggie spring rolls. The dipping sauce was nice. Also a limeade - Sweet but not too sweet. Also Vietnamese iced coffee. This was great. Not too sweet and a good balance of coffee and condensed milk. read more

Very clean restaurant. Regular size pho is about $11. The broth is very heavy on star anise and cinnamon, and doesn't have the rich beefy flavor that a solid bowl has. Overall, it was very watery. Garnish was all fresh and looked great. The presentation was really nice with big slices of steak layered on top of one another. Service was super rushed and aimed at getting people in and out. read more

Best pho in Denver. Hands down. It might be on my top 3 from around the country, and boy do I eat a lot of pho. Only reason I've even tried others in Denver is due to Pho-natic not being opened on Sundays. Broth is exceptional and the meat is always fresh. The size of the rice noodles is also perfect. Owner is very friendly. read more

Pho-natic - 23. đặc biệt: combination of all the meats - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Delicious egg rolls! Super crunchy and meat-filled! Vietnamese iced coffee and pho were not memorable, but passable If you're craving it. However, staff is friendly and attentive. Space is large and clean. We came with a very large group and they were able to accommodate a very comfortable space for us. read more

This is a very popular spot near the capital, so if you come at lunch time, expect a short wait... The service is fast and friendly, the restaurant generally clean. All in all, a decent spot. I tried the Vietnamese vermicelli bowl, and it was A-OK. read more

Pho-natic - Combo Vermicelli bowl. - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Wow! This is a great restaurant for Vietnamese food. The pho is awesome...amazing broth. Mix in sprouts, lime, jalapeños and basil. You will love it! Start with some spring rolls and your visit will be complete. Walk down Colfax and find the unassuming door to enjoy a great Vietnamese meal. read more