Inside out: the place is clean and comfy inside, not fancy or anything but comfy enough! Easy parking. Food: it was my first time trying pho and I enjoyed the spicy vegetable! I wouldn't say it was spicy at all but it was full of flavor, the broth was rich and comforting, everything tasted fresh. My friend got spicy beef- again not really spicy but he enjoyed it! The portions were huge and while I wasn't sure what to do with all that was given with the main bowl, it was delicious. Service: fantastic and friendly! No complaints! read more

I've been to Pho Nomenal several times (I love their pho!), but I decided to try their spicy beef and pork noodle (P7 - bún bò huế) and I was very impressed! The spiciness might scare some people, but it's not spicy in the way you might think! The broth was very flavorful with a thicker noodle, which was a nice change from the vermicelli! We also got an order of fresh spring rolls (A3) which are always a win and some pot stickers (A6), which I usually don't get, but was also a nice change! We also got an iced Vietnamese coffee - this was a little sweeter and I would have preferred more of the stronger coffee flavor, but was otherwise great! Staff didn't rush us to decide on food and periodically checked up on us to order and refill water, answer questions, etc. The owners are extremely kind and friendly! Already planning to visit again soon for some báhn mi (get B1 for sure)! Thank you Pho Nomenal! :) read more

Pho Nomenal - P9: Hue Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - Bún Bò Huế - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I have avoided this place for several months. The last visit, our server didn't want to take care of us. Drinks were never filled. We were never checked up on. We had to ask for containers. The young gal thought she was too good to "serve" her customers. She sat behind the counter and didn't even move. There's only been a couple times I have never tipped a server and the last time I was here was one of those times. As a server for 36 years, how does one not take care if their guests? Especially if it's your family's joint? Well, today my daughter and I really wanted Vietnamese food. We had pho last week but we drove all the way into Meridian for it. We were both feeling lazy so as reluctant as I was to come to this joint again, we decided to come in for the convenience of it's location and not the service. What I love about this joint is that you will always get a hella good bowl of whatever you order. Be it pho, bun bo hue, bo kho. It's going to be delicious I was sad that I stayed away from this place. They legit push out good food. But I refused to be treated like garbage. It was an older lady that worked today. She was really sweet. She had the most beautiful smile of her face when she greeted us. My daughter and I knew what we wanted so after waters were dropped off, so we turned in our order right away with her. My daughter ordered the bo kho (Vietnamese beef stew) and I got the chicken pho. I can't tell you how awesome our bowls looked! The steam coming out of the bowls were fierce! It was hot! My pho looked so good. Hearty chunks of chicken in top. The broth was clear and clean. Topped with fresh cilantro and onion. I added some fish sauce, Sriracha, basil and jalapenos to that baby and it was perfection. The broth was so good! It was just what I needed since I haven't really felt good the last couple days. My noodles were cooked perfectly and had a great chew to it. I had been wanting a good bowl of chicken pho and Pho Nomenal delivered it today. I'm so happy we stopped in today to grab these bowls of goodness. I'm also happy that the little old lady working was so sweet and nice. It's a 180 from the last time we came in. I look forward to coming back soon. Now that it's getting colder, pho sounds that much more tempting to have every week! read more

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I was not impressed in the slightest. We went there being the only customers in the place. We ordered specialty drinks and regular beef pho. The pho was extremely bland and the meat was tough. No matter how much hot sauce, salt or lime added it didn't make a difference. I took my grand daughter here for her first experience and it wasn't a place I'd partake again. I do apologize...a review is an honest review. read more

We stopped here on the last day of a road trip before heading back to Seattle, and were very skeptical about getting decent Pho in Boise, but it was a cold rainy evening and we were craving comfort food. OMG this was some of the best Pho we've had in ages and easily compares to the best of the best Phos in the country. The beef broth was deep and rich and flavorful while still clear, the meat was tender and juice, the bowl was very well balanced and a huge portion. My wife's veggie pho was also exquisite, this is one that most restaurants don't really bother with, but it was clearly made with a lot of care and attention and pride. The service was quick and very friendly and the ambiance was what you'd expect at a typical pho place. The aunty who owns and runs the place was such a joy to talk to and was so appreciative of us when we told her how much we loved the food and how she could give some of the very famous names in the Pacific Northwest a run for their money. An absolutely MUST TRY, whether you're local or passing through. read more

Ordered on postmates. Ordered pho and Kalbi rib rice dish. Small meat portions for the money. Was kinda disappointed. However a lot of noodles and rice to compensate. My first pho place in boise since I moved here a month ago after have lived in Seattle and Vegas. read more

This was my Pho experience and it did not disappoint! It's surprisingly really cute inside for being at the end of a strip mall but they've done a really good job with the decor & music. We went for lunch and there was a lot of people in there! It appears to be a family ran business so the service was a bit slower but I have empathy for that. The Pho broth was so good and hot! The portions are very large and they have sauces on the side to add if wanted like more fish sauce, hoisin and spicy chilis. Looking forward to my leftovers today! read more

Pho Nomenal - Shrimp Pho and I added steamed vegetables. - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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The Bahn mi pork sandwich was seriously lacking. Extremely fatty pork although she warned me it was, the very small hoagie bread was very hard and obviously days old The pot stickers came out under cooked and cold in the middle, but after sending them back to be cooked they were very tasty The beef stew with rice noodles had beef tendons as a meat filler in it & The green tea with milk was ok but tasted like powdered green te read more

Clearly a mom & pop shop which has a charm of its own these days. The music: I'll get that out of the way. If Vietnamese music has a Tony Orlando & Dawn, that's what's playing. I'm doing my best to tune it out. I've been eating Vietnamese food for 40 years and somehow never made it to eating Huê soup (named for the coastal city). Today that changed. The broth was rich and satisfying, not overly complex but a tad salty. Spicy but about the most you'd expect from Vietnamese food which isn't know for being as spicy as some of its neighbors. The accompaniments were bean sprouts, jalapeños, lime, and basil. Sadly no sawtooth herb/ngo gai or rau ram. I get it: it's unfamiliar to most Americans so they probably just leave it on the plate. There was a chili, shallot, lemongrass sambal that was nice. I went through a 2nd serving of it and probably would have eaten a third. It was aromatic and lightly spicy without being overpowering. The noodles were round, thick spaghetti like ones, not the pad Thai or sen lek noodles I'm used to and prefer. Not just the flavor but they're easier to manage with chopsticks when slippery. Lastly, the meat. The star of any phő. There was steak (though not tai or raw), brisket, and a sort of pork sausage/meatloaf. All were good, though the beef was my favorite. There were a couple of large silver dollar sized bits of fat floating in the soup which I fished out. Yes, they add flavor but I'm not going to eat them. It was my health conscious decision for today. It was the meats that pushed me to try it after decades of sidelong curious glances seeing it at other people's tables. Or rather, it was the absence of the usual intimidating meats: beef tendon and blood sausage which one sometimes finds in the Vietnamese-food-for-Vietnamese-people restaurants. Usually I bemoan dumbing down recipes for American palates but today, yup... I get it. It lowered a barrier for me. So, if you're ready to make the leap and try that soup, this is where you want to do it. No judgement. And tell mom & pop I said "hi". read more

It's very easy to give a place like this five stars... I stirred it up ordering the spring rolls know as you know the area I live in California I'm either speaking Hindi or Vietnamese so today we're going to practice our Vietnamese I would recommend the spring rolls the next thing I would recommend after that is the pho nomenal bowl pho... This is only gonna take you less than seven minutes to get. Be careful order café sua da afterwards because it's gonna be a lot. The atmosphere is incredibly pleasant people enjoy themselves here. Every time I come to Boise I have to say this is one of my favorite places now Looking for food that's excellent and you want to spend less and $20 and still have money to tip? Then I think you should look here you'll find your answer. read more

Pho Nomenal - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Delicious and authentic food. I got the shrimp spring rolls and the chicken pho and it was PHO nomenal. The atmosphere was relaxing, gave off mom and pop vibes. The service was great and staff were friendly. The woman working the register was so sweet and cute. Will go back! read more

Absolutely delicious food. My bun had shrimp and sliced pork in it. More than i could eat. Definitely will return.

Great service. Good was quick and flavorful. We only had Pho this time around however they have never disappointed. read more

Pho Nomenal - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I had heard mixed reviews and decided to check it out for myself. Overall, everything was just ok. Food: 3/5. The best item was the chicken wings. Everything else was just ok. I got the killer combo bowl. The shrimp was good. The meat, egg rolls, and cilantro were not cut enough. I got the peach iced tea to drink and that was pretty good, but I feel it was overpriced for what it was. Service: 4/5. There was one main gentleman that handed us menus and took our order. He was very nice and had good recommendations. He said that the vegetarian spring rolls would take a few minutes but they came out quicker than expected. Once it got a little busier, there was only the one man doing everything which took some time. Atmosphere: 4/5. The restaurant was very clean and bright. I was confusing if we were supposed to order up front or sit down first. There were signs saying to order up front but then the man up front handed us menus and told us to sit down and took our order while seated. Some people he had order up front while others he took their orders while seated. Kid friendly: 3/5. We didn't take our little one this time, but did notice a kid menu item of "baby pho". There were not any kids while we were there, but I think it would be an ok setting for kids. read more

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Our first visit after so many recommendations, and positive reviews on Yelp. We followed all the rules. (1) Went to the counter to order (2) Reviewed the menu, ordered, and picked out a table Our order came with its sides but there was no aroma. I was expecting to inhale all the deliciousness from my bowl as well as my wife's bowl and yet there was nothing. The bowls were hot, not piping hot, and even though I asked for spicy, it was not spicy. I added about half a bottle of chili sauce from the table. My wife wanted more limes so I left the table and went to the counter to ask the young lady for more limes. She asked me how many and I told her about 3-4. I continued with my bowl, which was the P7. The online menus will say Vegan but the menus in the restaurant say vegetarian. I certainly hope that the owners and the staff know the difference as they are not the same thing. My wife had the P5 - Chicken I knew we were in trouble when she consistently played with her noodles which were different than my noodles. There is no explanation as to why one bowl gets a vermicelli noodle while another bowl gets a fatter noodle. I kept adding spicy chili sauce and my wife kept waiting for the limes. SPOILER: The limes never arrived My wife took the rest of her bowl home and added some limes to it the day after and she didn't like it. I wish I took a picture of the menus when we were dining because they don't have the vegan callouts that exist on the menus online. The menu online is attached to this review. I wish the team at Pho Nomenal all the best but we will not be returning. read more

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I have always enjoyed their food. Today I got the Beef Pho. The tendon and the Meatballs were kind of gross but the brisket was good. The flavor is always nice. I feel like the place could use a cleaning in general and on some of their sauce bottles, and I feel like their service is always kind of strange. The host/cashier/server today was weird and asked me what brings me in And was so awkward and didn't know what to recommend. Then he told some other gal who ordered a lemonade with passionfruit/mango that her request was strange even though that is on their menu. They need a friendly server in there to actually wait tables who is normal and nice. Also my vietnamese coffee was not even filled nearly to the top. ‍ read more

I'm not feeling well, and chicken pho sounded perfect. And it was!! We ordered for pick up. Everything arrived packaged so I could put it together just the way I wanted. And the flavor is wonderful! I'm feeling better already!! Love this place read more

The pho was delicious, staff was friendly. The food took long to prepare but the staff was short staffed on a Sunday night. The restaurant did need a sweep, and mop but nothing that was necessary over the top. It was late and I think the staff was doing the best they could. I would definitely return! read more

Pho Nomenal - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Atmosphere ambiance whatever words suits you is clean and fitting for the amazing menu! They have glass noodles I purchased the beef pho extra meat and with the glass noodles 10/10 you can tell the broth is authentic super clean price and portions generous and fair the staff was above and beyond hate I didn't catch my servers name will stop if in Boise again would say this is the best I've had in the nation so far service was personable and fast! read more

Pho Nomenal - Note I added fish hoisin Sriracha and soy sauce before this picture - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Friendly staff, clean interior, and delicious pho. My faves are chicken pho and meatballs and steak pho. Fried rice an bum thit Nuong in summer time are also delicious. read more

Nice clean place. Simple furniture and wall art. About 3/4 of the tables were occupied on a Tuesday night. Not bad for a place that opened last week. Odering at the counter is not efficient since they ask for payment up front (including the tip). Everyone has to wait on the people in front of them to order, get a table assigned and then pay. This is done at the same station as they only have one cash register. Very poor first impression. Maybe that meets a cultural norm somewhere in the world, but it doesn't play well in Idaho. One star deducted. The order was filled quickly and delivered to our table. The photos captured the food. Hue Spicy Beef Noodle Bowl (Bun Bo Hue) and a Pork Rice plate. Both were very tasty. I prefer the thicker noodles that are traditionally in Hue soup. The soup was full of beef and tendon, but the broth was pretty average. One star deducted. The pork with the plate was nicely marinated and quite tasty. This is a vast improvement over the previous Pho restaurant but still lags behind the food taste and quality of Pho Nguyen in Garden City. read more

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Excellent food. Very fast services. Highly recommend you to visit this restaurant. Plenty of parking.

Quick service, friendly and very clean. It has a welcoming environment and easy to reach being along a main road. The food was served quick, large portions and all tastes fresh and with very good flavor. My daughter said after eating said "my stomach is smiling" Great job, especially after just opening so recently. read more

Pho Nomenal - Vegan Pho (most places just put tofu to make it vegetarian, this place puts vegan "ham") - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We love the food here - the pho nominal is our favorite- the broth is the best in Boise, the meats and portion sizes are perfection. We aren't difficult people but we consider a meal out a pleasant experience. Tonight, the server was a young guy we have had before with no issues but tonight he delivered our meals, with a drop & go attitude, never returned to check on anything, basically never came near us. After trying to catch him at the counter and asking him 3 times for containers to take our food home, he ignored us completely, My husband took our bowls up to the counter - he was handed some bowls, no comment or apology for treating us like we were unvisible. On prior visits, our bowls were prepared for us to take home. We have always been so complimentary about the food, our tips are good refecting the food and service. Our evening was ruined and we felt embarrassed to say the least. Great food or not, I just refuse to pay a server to treat us like garbage. Any advice on where to try? read more

You have to order first then sit down. Different but not bad. Food is served pretty quick after you order. The quantity and quality of food is good. This is our second time coming and loving and not disappointed as of yet. You must try their Thai Tea but ask for easy ice...if not, you do get a lot of ice. The location has ample parking and sitting space inside the location is plenty. The restaurant is clean. The bathrooms clean. No issues. Loving the pho during these cold days. read more

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Charging six dollar for this on delivery is out of control. The meat portions in general are garbage but this is extra horrible. And this is the "brisket"?!? It looks like garbage. Wet garbage. Avoid this place at all costs. read more

Pho Nomenal - Supposedly this is $6 worth of "brisket" - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Very flavorful pho soup with citrus and spicy beef broth. Service was great and attentive, place was clean, recommend the spicy beef soup in the picture. read more

Pho Nomenal - Spicy beef soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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So disappointed. This used to be my favorite place. Just spent 20 minutes at the cash register trying to order. I was patient but there was zero communication success even when I pointed to the menu. Sure enough, I just got home and my order is wrong. Very frustrating. Sorry Pho Nomenal but now you have UN PHO CHENATLEY lost me as a customer. Not only has service dropped, the quality of the food is now just marginal. UN PHO KING believable read more

Is this place still open send help lol. I love the pho but lately they are closed during open hours I'm Confused. read more

This is my favorite spot to eat pho. The food is always so good! My husband and I absolutely love it here. I tried their iced coffee and it was also so yummy. The service here is great they always play good music! We enjoy coming here and totally recommend!(: read more

Pho Nomenal - Choose your own Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Very authentic and so so delicious. I had the tofu and vegetable vermicelli bowl. Such great vegetarian options. I'm definitely coming back to try more of their menu options. I can't wait to try their fresh summer rolls and the boba tea. I'm excited to find such a gem Vietnamese restaurant in my neighborhood. read more

I've been here twice now. The pho is tasty and reasonably priced. The customer service is excellent. They were very kind and attentive to my two young children who were a bit rambunctious and interested in trying chopsticks. It's nice to visit a restaurant where kind and courteous customer service is still a priority. read more

I love pho and have tried to find the best place in Boise/Meridian, but this is not it. The key is the broth. This broth was so lacking, I used every condiment on the table to enhance it and it doesn't matter. Not going back. read more

I have tried this place a few times because I really want it to be good as its so close to my home. They have already changed their name once. My biggest complaint is that my food is not consistent and the service is so so. The ambience is normal. Having eaten Pho a lot in my life, the broth has only ever really been Pho Nomenal one time, many times it feels watered down or lacking that richness I'm used too. That one time is why it has two stars vs one. Maybe I'm just unlucky at this place?! ‍Haha.. read more

Food is consistent here. Service is quick and friendly. The large bowl of pho is good size and reasonably priced. I'm giving it the 5 star for the Treasure Valley as it's probably my favorite one around here. I can get full with a large here and they load the green onions and cilantro on here. There are only maybe two out of 10ish known pho spots around that I have not tried so it gets the top spot for now. The room is large and has enough spacing for all. I go back here confidently to get a good balanced broth and ensuring I leave full!! read more

This place is amazing, the staff is so nice, the food is always good, and the atmosphere is unmatched. My girlfriend and I come here every Sunday. Couldn't be happier! Try the taro milk tea with boba read more

My wife likes this place. I didn't think I would but I'm really pleased with the selection, service, and freshness. We both get the vegan pho and it's amazing. Portion sizes are good. Food is fresh and tasty, I never feel bloated or gross after finishing a meal like with a burger or rack of ribs. The broth is to die for. Good to the last sip. Ambience is nice. Will definitely be going again soon. read more

Good food and good atmosphere! Service was a bit odd. I got my meal for takeout and the gentleman at the front desk was halfway through processing my payment when the phone rang, he quickly set my bag of food on the counter and gave me my card back. I thought we were good to go, so I to grabbed the bag, but he said "Don't touch the bag please." while still on the phone. I was a bit confused, but once he got off the phone he told me that he need to verify that it was my food. Why put it on the counter and hand me my card back if I can't take it? Made no sense. Also as I was leaving he told me to "Stay safe and don't get skin cancer." If I wanted to laugh I would go to a comedy show, not Pho Nomenal. Food was good, service was just... odd... to say the least. read more

My husband (who is Vietnamese) was very excited to try this restaurant. He misses his mom's cooking and had high hopes. His review-5 The staff were friendly, the restaurant was clean and the menu was expansive and different than other Pho places in the area. We will be back-with friends! Not pictured: Rocet shrimp. We ate them so fast we didn't get a picture. The pho was savory, sweet and the meat quality was good. The noodles were done well. The Vermicelli bowl had soft, warm noodles, a generous portion of chicken and veggies. The only downside is the prices are a little high. With current inflation, I'm not surprised and wonder if that played a role. read more

Pho Nomenal - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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This was such a disappointment on so many levels. Do not waste your time or money here. First thing that was off was that you are directed to the counter to order, pay, and tip before being directed to your assigned table. Ours was supposedly "cleaned" but had dirty sticky napkins on both the table next to the napkin dispenser, and on the floor. One of the staff busing tables was simply brushing crumbs from tables onto the floor as well. Food arrived at different times, my husbands sandwich arriving first. Overall he said it was fine, but not amazing. Overall pretty small. Then arrived our shrimp appetizer. Biting into one, we found it to be raw and cold. I brought it to the staffs attention, so they removed it from our bill, promising to remake it and make sure it was cooked. When it arrived back at our table it was the exact same plate, same wrapped shrimp just cooked longer. How do I know? The sauce had crumbs in it from our initial dipping and it was short the two shrimp my husband and I bit into, as well as the salad missing several items that I had eaten already. So not a new plate at all. The vegan pho was a major disappointment as well. Broth was alright, but the vegan "meat" were foul. Texture was like boiled paste. They should just stick to traditional tofu or just a variety of veggies. Felt like they were trying to put variety into the bowl with different colors.... As flavor for the "meats" were non-existent. Veggies would have lended more flavor and variety to the soup. We also ordered a milk tea with boba. Flavor was good, but it was 75% ice in our cup. Barely any actual tea. Place is overpriced. Dirty. And food is subpar flavor wise and apparently a gamble if it's even going to be cooked. We will not be returning. read more

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