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    Pho Nation

    4.1 (339 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    PHO NATION ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Self serve water station (water or tea) and register

    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.

    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!

    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!!!

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Vegetable Pho
    KD E.

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

    6. Rare Steak Pho Tai
    Dominick A.

    I came by the other day for my pho fix. This place is still amazing. :) Portions were large. Broth was as yummy as I remember! Service was super quick!

    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

    10. Pho Shrimp Pho Tom
    RC V.

    Pho Nation delivered a flavorful and satisfying dinner for our family night out. We ordered a variety of shrimp dishes--the Shrimp Plate was fresh and well-seasoned, the Shrimp Pho came steaming hot with a rich, aromatic broth, and the Shrimp Eggrolls were perfectly crisp. The Potstickers added a nice savory touch to round out the meal. The atmosphere was casual and welcoming, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy good food with loved ones. We'll definitely be back!

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    Came here because my usual spot wasn't open. Food was okay. I'm not a fan of the QR ordering and having to pre-tip.

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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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