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    Pho Nation

    4.1 (343 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Veggie spring rolls
    Trina W.

    Pretty good veggie pho. I think the spring rolls were my favorite though. Great service in a clean, comfortable space. The location is convenient and it was easy to find parking. I mean, what more could I ask for after a long day?

    8. Pho Chicken Breast Pho Ga
    Nishika T.

    This seems to be a order at the counter service. After ordering they told us they had water and tea (hot and cold) in the house. Soon after the pho accessories were brought out. I had high expectation due to all of this but sadly I didn't enjoy any of the items we ordered. Here are the details. -Chicken pho: felt very salty rather than "flavor" -Vegetarian pho: of course worse flavor than chicken and that wasn't great either. Lot of mushrooms and sadly I barely ate it. - vegetarian egg rolls: felt very much like meat roll so so we asked worker and they said no it's not at the front desk rather than coming to look. Even if they may be right, I just wanted them to see what I thought. I eat meat and it tasted and felt like meat to me, which wasn't a compliment from a vegetarian that doesn't like the taste of meat. The Thai tea was okay and my partner liked the Vietnamese coffee.

    Self serve water station (water or tea) and register
    cindy T.

    Came in on a Monday night @8pm 3/30/26. Basically you either go to the register and order your food and be seated or you sit yourself and scan a QR code on the napkin dispenser and order from there. Placed my pho dac biet on my phone. Went to the self serve station to grab my drinks (choice of water or tea). The wait wasn't bad to get my food. Each person gets their individual tray of the bean sprouts, basil, lemon, jalapeño that has a small compartment for your dipping sauce which I think is cool! Pho was good but the brisket was a bit chewy. After finishing, moments later I felt there was a bit much of MSG because i usually have an allergic reaction when I consume too much even my husband said he felt it too. Staff just drop your food and leave. You want something you have to come up to the counter like it's a fast food restaurant. I will probably come back only to try their grilled pork rice plate only bc the customer next to my table had it and the smell from the grilled pork was good.

    Grace H.

    Nice Vietnamese restaurant located in a big plaza. There's plenty of parking which is great. The shop itself is large, clean, and has a good ambiance. For starters, this is a self dine in sort of place where you order up front or via your phone at the table. You have to grab your own water, condiments, etc. Service is pretty fast though but not a typical sit down restaurant. I got the pork chop broken rice plate and unfortunately it did not come with fish sauce. There was fish sauce at the table but it wasn't your typical fish sauce. I practically used half the bottle. The portion and pork chop was good, though. My husband got the pho with beef balls and brisket. It was good portion and the broth was delicious. Overall, I'll be back for fast and convenient Vietnamese food. Great location.

    Cleaned after ourselves
    Ariana H.

    Okay, so there's a lot to unpack with this one. The first thing I noticed when I walked up was the sign on the door that said "Dine-In Self Ordering." When you walk in, you pick a table and use your phone to order. I was totally fine with that since it gave me the freedom to look at the menu for as long as I wanted. The only downside is that there's really no one to talk to if you have questions. There is a person at the register for to-go orders, but it felt a little awkward standing up to ask. Once we figured it out, we placed our order and waited. A food runner came by to clarify something because I accidentally typed a random word into the notes box, but it was quickly sorted out. We got our food within 10 minutes of ordering. My husband asked for two glasses of water (since that wasn't an option on the ordering system), and the server let us know it was self-serve. I don't mind serving myself, but I do think it's worth noting--since we seated ourselves, ordered ourselves, served our own drinks, and even cleaned up after ourselves, it didn't really feel like traditional table service. The only thing they did was bring out the food, so tipping feels a little different in that setup. Now, onto the food: I ordered the Combo Rice Plate #1. We loved the char and the sauce they used on all three proteins--chicken, pork, and shrimp. Everything was delicious, and the soup that came with the rice was super tasty as well. My husband ordered the #25 Short Ribs Rice Plate. Again, the char and sauce were spot on. He swapped the salad for extra rice, and they were generous with the portion. Overall, the food was a 10/10. We'll definitely be back to order more of their rice plates and to try the vermicelli plates as well.

    21. Grilled Chicken, Salad & Soup Com ga nuong
    Amruta D.

    This is my go to place for Pho and grilled chicken. This place is very nicely decorated , clean and just has that good vibe. Service is also prompt. Their Pho is really nice. I personally like veggie and seafood pho. Today I had grilled chicken rice plate. I love how they grill chicken. Very nicely done. Flavorful. Plate comes with broth , salad , rice and grilled chicken. Quantity is amazing !! Just FYI- they glaze chicken with some sort of BBQ sauce which tastes sweet to me. I think next time I'll skip that sauce. I enjoyed my chicken with lots of hot sauce on the side Overall I love this place and I recommend!!!

    Edwin R.

    Pho Nation has a great, easy-to-navigate menu--both on the screens and the printed menu, which makes ordering simple and stress-free. The food was delicious, and the service was fantastic from start to finish. Plenty of parking available, and it's conveniently located in the same strip as Ranch 99. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to!

    Medium pho with rare steak
    Maria P.

    I love eating at this place due to its ample parking, comfortable seating and huge portions. My last order was the rare steak pho. When the bowl came out, my first thought was, "It's huge!" I confirmed that it was a medium even though it looked like a large. The broth was steaming hot, with ample pieces of beef and a lot of noodles. All the sauces like sirachi are at each table. You can order via the QR code on the table or at the counter. Service is good. The ambience includes ample modern seating with booths and tables which can accommodate larger groups and the dining area is spacious and clean. My other favorite dishes are the bbq chicken with rice noodles and shrimp spring rolls.

    Vegetable Pho
    KD E.

    Great taste abundance of protein great flavors. Must check out this Pho Restaurant you won't be disappointed!

    13.  HOUSE SPECIAL VERMICELLI   |   BÚN ĐẶC BIỆT
    Patricia A.

    I wish I would've gotten the Bun. Someone got the combo bun and it he meat was delicious. Very well done and had a lot of food. The pho was not good at all. It lacked any depth whatsoever. The service was okay and they were attentive. I don't remember them refilling my drink or checking in, but that's typical of pho places.

    The 6. Rare Steak Pho Tai medium size was 15.95 and 36. Thai Ice Tea was 5.50

    I got the number 6. Rare Steak Pho Tai and 36. Thai Ice Tea total was around 23 bucks , I recommend it , I love the taste so flavorful , so far the best pho I've tired in the Bay Area , come try them out , customer service is awesome and friendly ! The 6. Rare Steak Pho Tai medium size was 15.95 and 36. Thai Ice Tea was 5.50

    Interior
    Tony G.

    It's a good location with a large space and the staff was nice. The menu sounded good too and I was very interested in trying the pho with the flat noodles. Really wanted to like it, but I couldn't. The pho broth was not there. It didn't even taste like beef broth, I think it was mixed with a soy sauce or something? It's a very very dark color broth. The meat was clumped together, took some effort to separate the meat and push it back down into the broth to cook. Then last but not least, the flat noodles just didn't taste springy and fresh. Just wasn't smooth, more on the doughy side. I would NOT recommend the pho. Maybe the vermicelli or rice plate are better. The drink station was nice though.

    Choice 1
    Gene D.

    I was close by in the area and figured it can't hurt to stop by. I just ordered the number 1 PHO since it seemed like the most popular option. I gotta say, the flavor is great and nothing about It is overpowering. There isn't an excess oil issue, it's good to see they addressed the common overlooked flaw of Pho. For a joint where you pay for yourself prior and eat, the food is well worth

    6. Rare Steak Pho Tai

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    Ask the Community - Pho Nation

    Are they permanently closed?

    They are open again! Just saw them operational today.

    Is this place closed? Tried calling but no answer.

    Yes they are open!

    Open during sheltered-in?

    Pho Nation is open from 10am-9pm everyday for takeouts and deliveries only. All customers are required to wear face mask and practice social distancing at all time. Thank you for supporting and understanding.

    How does tipping work here? Since patrons pay upfront, the guy at the register said to "skip the tip section" but I already selected a % tip before he finished his sentence. Are we not expected to tip since water/tea is self-service...?

    i don't tip on computer but once i finish eating, i leave some $ on table...

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    3.5(460 reviews)
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    We tried a new pho spot in the area, and it did not disappoint! They serve both Vietnamese…read moresandwiches and pho, and everything we ordered was delicious. We got the #7 and #2, and our food and drinks arrived surprisingly fast. The service was excellent--the woman who helped us was very kind and welcoming. The restaurant was spacious with plenty of seating, and it was clear that it's a popular spot, with a steady flow of both dine-in and takeout customers. Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely be coming back. This has officially become our new go-to pho spot!

    I believe that it's my second time coming to this restaurant in person. Last time I went was years…read moreago probably when I was a kid, but I did see that they renovated this area a bit. At the same time, the atmosphere is just mediocre since they didn't add much decorations here. It feels plain inside but at least it's quiet. The bright side is that the sandwiches are much cheaper here compared to other Bahn mi places whose ambiance is more high-ended. At the same time, the sandwiches are alright. I think quality degraded overtime the last time I ate there? Don't really recall. I see why they're cheaper...must have been using cheaper ingredients. However, I'd still stop by coming here, I recommend other Bahn mi places, but they're probably gonna be more expensive. If you prioritize lower prices or don't care at all, you can come by here. They also serve other stuff like smoothies and soups. Maybe I should order anything else besides a sandwich the next time I come by.

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    3.5(574 reviews)
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    I've been coming here since I was a little guy and have felt they always have very consistently…read moregood flavors! Everything comes out extremely hot and fresh. The owners are always very kind and remember us and it has a very comfortable atmosphere that makes it very family friendly. One thing I'm a little sad about is that they removed tendon and tripe from the #15 Pho dac biet but it's still just as good. In recent years they added Banh Mi to their menu as well as a buy 3 get one free deal which I always take advantage of. Their Banh Mi are so good, especially the pork and I never fail to get one.

    The Sour Bì Was the Last Straw…read more I've had both good and bad experiences with Pho Newark Com Tam Thanh over time, and for a while I considered it a decent, average place to grab Vietnamese food in the area. I also tend to give restaurants multiple chances before leaving a negative review because I understand that every place can have an off day. Unfortunately, I've now seen enough of a pattern that I'm done. Today I ordered the Combination Cơm Tấm and was utterly disappointed by the drop in quality. The bì (shredded pork skin) smelled sour and was completely mushy, despite the meal having just been purchased. It genuinely seemed spoiled, and I couldn't bring myself to eat it. The pork chop was bland and overly fatty, the fish sauce was nothing special, and the bánh mì was extremely disappointing as well. This wasn't an isolated issue either. On another visit, I found a hair in my food. And on some evenings, a staff member would clean the floors with such a strong bleach-smelling cleaner while customers were still eating that the chemical smell completely took over the dining area. Trying to enjoy a meal while your nose is full of cleanser is not exactly appetizing. I don't write a bad review because of one mediocre dish. I give places multiple tries because I want to be fair. But when the unpleasant experiences keep repeating, eventually it stops feeling like bad luck and starts looking like a quality-control problem. The sour-smelling, mushy bì today was the final straw. I can forgive average food. I'm not gambling with spoiled pork skin. Nope, nope. I'm done.

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    5.4 mi
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    Had a great experience at Pho Ha Noi in Fremont! The food was delicious and came out fresh, but…read morewhat really stood out was the service. Our waiter, Minh Anh, was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Great food and excellent service definitely a place I'd come back to!

    In the giant Automall plaza, in the same building that we think used to be a Pf Chang's so the…read moreinside is large and expansive. We came at 11 and there were already people waiting to go in and by 11:30 half the restaurant was full so we know a lot of people like coming here. We did notice a table getting waffles and fried chicken Vietnamese style when we left and it looks great. Imperial crab roll: fancier egg rolls. The shell is super crunchy and very reminiscent of the egg roll wrappers we tried in Vietnam. Egg coffee: 3 shots espresso, condensed milk c and topped with whipped egg yolk. Richer than normal coffee and like the coffee I tried in Hanoi at Cafe Giang. Pho Tai: Stronger Star anise taste than usual though the broth was a bit light. The meat is Hanoi style and the kids loved it. Bun Bo Hue: My wife's go to, she did not like the broth that much here, it was not flavorful or spicy enough. It's not a common dish comapred to Pho but she was still disappointed in it. S4 half roasted chicken with fried egg and crispy sticky rice: I sqw this in their "house specialty" section and it sounded interesting. The crispy sticky rice was definitely the stand out, its fried and has a distinct savory flavor, there used to be a place in San Jose that made their Onigiri this way that closed a long time ago and glad I know where to go now for something similar. The chicken white meat was dry but the dark meat was good.

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    4.0(806 reviews)
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    Good portioned pho bowls with delicious broth for those looking to fill up regardless if it's…read moremorning or night! Pho VN is located in one of Union City's popular Asian cross street malls, sharing a large parking lot with other outstanding eateries. The space inside the restaurant is large and can comfortably fit small and large parties alike. Reminiscent of the classic Vietnamese restaurants in this area, you'll find each table stocked with utensils, napkins, and sauces and staff scurrying around with bowls or trays of them toward their hungry patrons. As we walked in, we were motioned to sit at any of the open tables; the staff greeted us with menus and got us started with waters. Their menu is comprehensive and includes all your Vietnamese staples including popular appetizers like spring/egg rolls, noodle dishes like pho and vermicelli, rice plates, and delicious iced drinks featuring the traditional phin filtered Vietnamese coffee. For the pho bowls, you'll have the option of a medium or large portion with the primary difference being the amount of noodles you'll get and a slightly smaller protein portion. I ended up getting a large and it was plenty filling but the medium seemed reasonable as well. With each bowl, you'll get a platter of bean sprouts and basil leaves to spruce up your meal. Highly recommend dumping those in right when you get the steaming hot bowl! I also ended up getting an ice coffee - the flavor was strong and balanced out as the ice melted. It was a delicious indulgence! When it came time to pay, we did so up front at the register. They are cash only but I believe cash apps are also accepted. The staff were quick, friendly, and thorough in their service. You'll have a pleasant time here with your party and minimal interruptions from the staff unless you're looking to refill on waters. Overall, Pho VN checks all the boxes for when you're craving a hot bowl of pho and meaty pieces to go with those bites. I haven't had a chance to try their other dishes yet but this location is conveniently located, easy to get to and park, and accessible to other activities and eateries nearby making it very likely I'll be back soon! This watering hole will surely host someone you know if you're a local and if not, get to know the owners as I hear they have origins in the community!

    A pretty good local spot for Vietnamese food. The prices are fair, service was fast. The pho was…read moregood, and their rice plates are worth trying too. Keep in mind that they close early, so make sure to check their hours before heading over. Overall, I would recommend giving this place a try.

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