Our party of three arrived on a Sunday at 1:50pm (they close at 2:30pm) and we had a 15 minute wait. The place was packed - always a good sign. We were seated after 15 minutes and the server came over right away. We knew what we wanted. No time to waste, let's eat! We order the phô combo, the phô with flank and eye of the round, and spring rolls. We also ordered a tofu pudding and iced Vietnamese coffee, both excellent. The pudding is smooth and creamy. It was delivered straightaway. We all had a bit before our meal. The phô broth was remarkably flavorful. We used to live on the West Coast and you could get really good phô everywhere. I never had broth that flavorful. The meat was very good as well. I read some reviews complaining about the pricing. I'm not sure how much these folks expect to pay for a meal lately, but $14.50 for a large bowl of phô with a ton of meat seems reasonable to me. This place was great. You should try it out. Be prepared for the wait. It's worth it. read more

1. Service - this team of ladies are fast and efficient. They seem like they know what they are doing. 2. Price - inexpensive. It was about $10-$15 for a bowl of pho. 3. Ambiance - this place is not big, so it does get packed easily. There is not much of a waiting area, so you might have to stand around near the front door while waiting to be seated. But it's totally worth the wait. 4. Food - if you love Pho, this is the place to go if you're in Austin. This is legit Vietnamese pho. Maybe because I was starving that day, but this was the best pho I've ever had in Austin. I'm from Houston where there are so many restaurant selection for pho. This is like home cooked pho that your Vietnamese Auntie makes. I'm not kidding. Try it out for yourself! I recommend trying their PHO TAI BO VIEN (pho with eye round steak and meatballs). We had their PORK SPRING ROLLS also, and that was good too. 5. Cleanliness - dining area was clean. As soon as a table leaves, a team of people clean it up and sits the next group of customers in 5 minutes tops. And yes, this place was packed to the max on a Friday lunch hour. SUMMARY - I highly recommend this place. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. Just thinking and writing about this place at this very moment is making me crave. This would be the only place I'll be going when I'm in town and craving pho. read more

Pho Phong Luu - Pho Tai Bo Vien (Pho with Eye Round Steak and meatballs) - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We feel bad leaving this review because we came here with friends who are Vietnamese and they were extolling the merits of this place, so obviously we wanted to love it. We had about a 15 minute wait, which wasn't too bad, especially considering how packed the place continuously is. Service is very friendly, and we appreciated that they did not rush us as we lingered to chat a bit longer with our friends. Our daughter got a bowl of their chicken pho, which she was happy with, and we always appreciate when there is a kid's-size version. One of us got the veggie pho with beef broth, and it was...OK. Not bad, not great, just...average. Pho is all about the broth and this one was slightly underseasoned and pretty muted (couldn't taste much of the spices/beef flavor). The veggies were the usual cut-up stuff that you get like carrots and broccoli. One of us ordered the fried rice with everything that he can only describe as "horrible," consisting of unfrozen Sysco items. Ah well! It's not like we would discourage folks from coming here, but we're just a bit confused as to what they hype is since Pho Phong Luu seemed pretty similar to the other pho places in the Research Boulevard area. Not sure if we'll be back again since it's pretty out of the way for us, so three stars. read more

Hands down the best pho I've had in Austin. The broth is so flavorful and not too oily, the meat is tender, and the portions are generous! I always get the build your own with some combo of fatty brisket, steak, meatballs, and brisket. I will say the drinks are very sweet, so I don't usually get them. The eggrolls are good but nothing to phone home about. The pho is definitely the star of the show! They get busy during meal times, especially on weekends, so make sure to go early and put your name down on the list inside. You can choose to wait outside or in the connected HK tea for some A/C. I pretty much come here very Sunday after church--it's the perfect post church meal into post church nap! read more

Pho Phong Luu - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I got the build your own pho and it was yummy. Very authentic pho spot! This is probably my 2nd favorite pho spot but the service was amazing and quick. We came on a Sunday morning and there was a waitlist. It's connected to the tea place next door so you can also order drinks from there while eating pho. Pretty big space and a good amount of tables. read more

Pho Phong Luu - Build your own - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

You really can't go wrong with this place. It bums me that they've raised their prices but it's still worth it imo. My favorite is the regular bowl with beef and meatballs with extra green onions. The service is fast and you can usually pop in without too much of a wait unless you go during peak hours on Saturday/sunday mornings. The parking lot has plenty of parking. This is by far my favorite pho spot in Austin! read more

Stopped by here on our way back home since we had a huge craving for pho and so glad that we found this spot. This is a pretty authentic pho spot, meaning that 95% of the people are Asian- so you know it's going to be good. There was a bit of a wait when we arrived on a Sunday around lunchtime, but once we got seated, the service was quick. We ordered an order of the shrimp and grilled pork spring rolls to start. The shrimp spring rolls were your typical spring rolls, but the grilled pork was not what I was expecting as it was a pork patty. I ordered the combo pho, and it did not disappoint. The broth was really rich and tasty! Lots of meat and noodles, so it was definitely filling and hit the spot. I would definitely return here again when I'm in Austin again! read more

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It's legit! -from a Vietnamese born and raised in Vietnam I think this is the closest bowl of Pho that taste like home in Austin. Huge bowl with tender beef and tendon. Meatballs are quite good as well. Plenty of meat with enough noodles. I love that the broth is clear and not too strong in spices! It is VERY crowded. For good reasons. So make sure you come right when they open. They have weird opening hours as well, so double check before you head out. They will write your name down and call out when the table is ready. HOWEVER, if you stand outside, you won't be able to hear it and they won't come looking for you, so stand inside and wait. Quick service and very straightforward. It's a place where you come, eat your good food and leave. Don't expect to be asked 'Is everything okay?' When you're done, a staff with just come straight to your table for you to pay, not sure how they know, but they do lol. read more

Pho Phong Luu - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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In a desperate bid to find a pho restaurant that compares to ramen (one of us prefers pho to ramen, the other thinks that's blasphemy), we came across Pho Phong Luu, a Vietnamese restaurant serving up hefty portions in an otherwise shrinkflation based economy. One of the first things that stands out is that the restaurant is clean and compared to a lot of other pho places nearby it feels far better run and cared for. We were seated quick, ordered just as fast, and served even faster. The restaurant also offers boba to be delivered from the next door shop right to your table which was pretty cool. The menu offers a diverse group of meats for the pho alongside bahn mi sandwiches and spring rolls. One thing we will note is that the prices here are waaaaaaay higher than any other places we've seen in Austin, even higher than some we've seen in California. We understand small businesses need to charge a bit more sometimes due to overhead but this was just too much for the food they're offering. We ordered the brisket pho, eye round steak, brisket, and meatball pho, and the pork and shrimp egg rolls. We'll break the pho down a bit more since it has a few layers: the meat was great, especially the brisket. The pho broth was way too sweet and honestly lacked a good amount of the flavor you would expect it to have. The noodles were very good, best part of it alongside the brisket. We were a bit disappointed as a lot of people said this was the best pho in Austin but to us this was just very average pho you could find anywhere. As for the egg rolls, they were okay. The pork and shrimp mix was a bit bland but the wrapping of the egg roll itself was a perfect and crunchy golden brown. Overall, our experience at Pho Phong was nothing special or different from other pho we've had around. I don't want to dismay anyone from coming in and trying the restaurant, as we believe you really do have to taste something yourself to have perspective, but we don't recommend Pho Phong Lou due to its high price point and what we felt was average food. If you want to satisfy your pho tooth do it somewhere your dollar stretches a bit further. read more

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The combo pho has lots of fresh, high quality meat，and the broth has great flavors - without MSG!

Very crowded for a Saturday... so it tells me that it's a popular place. They have a ton of tables and small groups share large tables to ensure that a party of 2 are not taking up the entire table meant for 6. I came here with my dad and boyfriend and the food is good. Service is quick to ensure table turnover which is good. I don't think we waited longer than 10 minutes because we finished and paid for our meal within 1 hour, if not 45 minutes. I would agree that this place for Austin is good. Not many pho restaurants make it as good in Austin anymore. Definitely coming back and bringing friends or keeping it small is the plan! It's pretty average price which is nice. read more

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5 stars! My boyfriend and I had this spot on our list for a while, and now that we've finally tried it, I only regret not coming sooner. We came in around lunchtime on a Saturday, and even though it was busy, we were seated, greeted, and had our orders taken almost immediately, we both thought it was super efficient service. We usually stick to our go-to orders: I always get the beef brisket pho, and my boyfriend gets the combo pho. Both bowls were absolutely delicious. The broth was rich, slightly sweet, and full of flavor and I really appreciated that the menu specifically said "no MSG". It still delivered on taste without that heavy, sleepy feeling afterward. Because of this, I have a feeling Pho Phong Luu will be our new pho place. The portion sizes were also more generous than we expected, plenty of meat, plenty of noodles, and just overall satisfying. We also shared an order of fried rice, and not a grain was left behind. Everything was well-cooked and perfectly seasoned. The restaurant itself is modern, clean, and clearly well-managed. There were multiple staff members working hard to make sure everyone had a great experience, and it showed. One unique thing is that instead of the staff giving you water, or glasses and a pitcher of water, you are given 1 bottled water per person. Bonus: it's connected to a tea/boba shop next door that we didn't try this time, but it's definitely on our list for next time. Highly recommend for anyone craving a solid, flavorful pho spot with great service and a clean, welcoming vibe! read more

Pho Phong Luu - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is my favorite pho spot. I always have to have the pho with tendon and I've been into their wings recently!! They're really crispy, although they will come out after your pho, so save some room for them. Service is really quick and I love the bottled water detail. Also make sure to check if they're open before you come here, they close Wednesday and Thursday read more

Pho Phong Luu - Pho with tendon and Eye Round Steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

best pho in austin! attached to a great boba shop as well savory broth, packed with lots of meat read more

Obsessed!!!!!! Pho is amazing!!! So much flavor n depth Meatballs were excellent Ask for sliced meat on side Normal size bowl well fill u up they r generous portions Loved tht fact it wasn't an obnoxious large menu Pho was brought out quick other items take a bit longer Inside is very clean ! You get ur own little box of condiments and napkins n water bottle Plenty of seating Customer Service very friendly I went on a Friday think I told ppl non stop at work about it haha Can't wait to go back ! read more

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Best pho in town! The bowls do not disappoint they make sure they have the right amount of noodle, protein and of course flavor. Every single time I have been here they are very busy, but don't be alarmed you will get seated quickly and they attend to you immediately, so I suggest looking at the menu in advance so you know what to order. The restaurant is casual and very clean especially considering how busy they are. I also recommend to check their hours before arriving a they have a period that they close for a few hours. read more

Pho Phong Luu - Eye Round Steak Brisket pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Hours are limited. They close so early, and the place is always PACKED. They definitely know they've got business! Best Pho! read more

Pho Phong Luu - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

AC works now! I like the shrimp spring roll with the peanut sauce. Having an appetizer just completes the meal when you eat pho. The staff are so friendly here-because my boyfriend doesn't like tripe, they substituted that with extra meatballs and tendons in the combo pho. They also newly opened up HK Tea next door! read more

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The best pho in Austin so far! The portion is huge, has a decent amount of meat, and good noodles:broth:meat ratio. Each bowl has one size and it's $15 - $15.50 (as of 7/7/2024). I love that there's an option to choose your own meats (up to 3 choices) because there're certain types of meat that I don't generally like. The meat is thinly sliced. The meatballs really stand out compared to other places. The broth is very flavorful, you don't need to add anything else to it except a squeeze of lime. Please do not add hoisin sauce or sriracha to the broth because it will lose the original flavor. If you want to have some hoisin sauce and chili sauce, ask for a small dipping bowl, so you can dip the meat in it separately. If you would like some heat in your broth, add jalapeño slices. Water: Each person gets a water bottle for free. Additional water will be charged. I'd recommend them install a filter system for water instead of giving out water bottles as not many people are mindful of recycling them. This place is super crowded, so if you come in and don't have a table yet, put your name and number of people in your party on their sheet at the front. Wait inside or outside of the restaurant but pay attention to it when they call names. They only call once inside and once outside. If you don't pay attention and miss it when they call, they will scratch your name out and you will need to add to it again. Staff is super fast and efficient! They move with a purpose! Make sure you read the menu that you order everything in the beginning including some additional asks like more limes, more basil/beans sprouts, etc. Some additional items are charged $1. If you want something extra, ask if there's a charge and ask for all as you put in your order. What comes with pho is usually enough. Staff will come to take payment as soon as they notice everyone is finished, so they can have available tables for others. This is a place where you finish eating and then sit and chill and chit chat. I've heard that the owner moved here from Vietnam not so long ago, so the taste is super close to the pho you would get in Vietnam. Business hours: a little odd. They're closed on Wednesday and Thursday. Some days they're open for lunch only, some days they're open for both lunch and dinner with a break in between. I just saw a sign inside today that they'll be closed from 7/15 - 8/8. Always check Google for their business hours before coming. I highly recommend this place if you want to experience authentic pho. read more

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The Good: :: it's a local business! lovely family that owns this place :: it's legitimate pho, folks. their broth is the best in town, hands down. it's tended to for a long time as it is light in color, flavorful, and fragrant without you needing to add anything to it. the noodles are also perfectly cooked, and their proteins are fresh and perfectly prepared. go for any of the pho variations like the pho dac biet or the pho tai, or mix your own. this place is always packed and for good reason: they are the best in town :: great for small to medium groups of people :: food comes out very fast The Bad: :: parking can be challenging when it's busy but just be willing to park a little further away :: lines can be long when it's peak business hours or if it's cold outside...be prepared! The Ugly: :: none Would I go back? Certainly yes! This place does pho like a boss. When it's cold outside (or even when it's 105), nothing beats heading here for some legitimate pho packed with flavor. This place is IN. read more

I think I just found my new favorite pho restaurant in the Austin area -- so glad they were open for Easter yesterday!! As usual, my go-to pho order is the combination pho bowl and this place did not disappoint! The noodles had the perfect consistency and weren't overcooked in the broth. There was a healthy ratio of noodles to protein, and all the protein toppings were so tender and fresh -- even the lime pieces were juicy AF! We also ordered their Crispy Chicken Wings in Garlic Fish Sauce and when I say they came out fresh, I mean they came piping hot! You'll need to wait a few minutes just to not burn yourself when trying to hold the wings with your fingers. They were perfectly fried on the outside without losing any of the tenderness on the inside and came with a generous portion of sauce -- I could eat these for days! I'll absolutely be coming back up here again because it's definitely worth the drive all the way from my East Riverside area! read more

Pho Phong Luu - Crispy Chicken Wings with Garlic Fish Sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I live nearby and popped in for lunch today. Service was great food was hot and fast. Restaurant felt clean! read more

Pho Phong Luu - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The chicken pho was perfect and everything I strive to make every time I pick up a Costco chicken to make at home myself but always is a miss (cry). The toppings complement the broth with the green onions tasting kind of pickled which made the greasiness of the broth even easier to slurp. If you're super hungry, the pork spring rolls have a crunchy roll in the middle that added a variety of texture and flavor that was filling. Tofu pudding is a must- slight ginger flavor with creaminess smoothness that I'll be back for soon. read more

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Consistently delicious food! This is the only pho place I've ever enjoyed the meatballs, which I suspect are in house made (either that or they do something special to them?). I've had their vegetarian Bahn mi, meat Bahn mi, most of their sides, and the bun, but my go to is their combo pho. Love this place, which can get packed during peak meal times, and is always worth the wait! read more

Cant wait to go back to try more food. Only had their Banh Mi and I would say it's the best in Austin area that I've tried!! Btw they get really busy for lunch so be prepared to wait read more

Pho Phong Luu - banh mi dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

This was the best pho I've had in Austin but for those from elsewhere, not better than pho places I've had on the west coast like Westminster, ca. Overall the food, service and ambiance was a 10/10 for Austin Asian food standards. And very clean bathrooms. However I would not recommend the Vietnamese iced coffee--far too sweet. read more

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One of the go-to spots in Austin for pho and my personal favorite spot to get banh mis! They have all the assortments of meats you can choose from, flavorful yet light broth, and perfectly cooked noodles. The bread for the banh mis are crispy on the outside but soft as you bite through the sandwich. And the service is pretty quick considering how busy they are. While you're here, try their Crispy Chicken Wings or Shrimp Spring Rolls! The shrimp in the spring rolls are huge, and the chicken wings are packed with garlic and perfectly crisp. For drinks, I really enjoy their Vietnamese iced coffee. It's sweet and super strong and better than some other actual coffee shops'. read more

Pho Phong Luu - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food is delicious! We got there and it was already busy but lucky no wait as the service is quick and efficient. The pho broth was very flavorful and there was no msg which is rare for most pho places now. We also got chicken wings that was very crispy not included in the picture. read more

Pho Phong Luu - Combo pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I think about Pho Phong Luu's shrimp pho frequently: a hearty, filling delight in soup form.

This is my go to spot for pho and banh mi in Austin. I get the pho dac biet and banh mi dac biet. I also order the beef oil on the side to add to the pho and adds a nice richness to the broth. The fish sauce wings are also a good app. They are always busy and sometimes even have a line. They also have a boba place next door for dessert afterwards. read more

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The Best. The best pho in all the lands. Rich bone broth with complex layered flavors. High quality meats and toppings. The best chicken wings with Vietnamese twist, tossed in fresh garlic and fish sauce. Very unique tasty appetizer. I only wish I can pair it with a frosty Asian beer. The best banh mi. Fresh French bread with high quality toppings. The best spring rolls. The closest to Brodards style spring rolls I've found East of Garden Grove. Easily the cleanest Vietnamese restaurant I've ever been to. Extremely efficient and friendly service. I love how they give the table a tray with utensils, napkin, and one bottled water per person. Don't let the lines scare you away. It moves quickly and the food quality is worth the wait. The attached HK Tea boba shop is equally good. The best boba and HK lemon tea in Austin. read more

Being from the Bay Area I've had the privilege and have been spoiled by how many phonominal Pho restaurants. There's so many places that all you can do is just listen and respect others reasoning for their favorite spot. Coming to Austin eating pho was the last thing I ever imagined to be eating here, BUT my hesitation was squashed. It's a little confusing eating here being that you are instructed to stand in a line, order from the front counter, and then go find yourself a seat in their busy and packed seating areas. We got there right before rush hour and once we had ordered and sat down the line went out the door. They actually bring your order to you once you've ordered and the staff is always on their feet rushing around. Tables are all really close together with condiments napkins and utensils (sometimes) if not, all you have to do is just ask or go up to their utensils and napkins stand. The broth was good here but they also have these amazing cuts of meet that give that great aroma of the fat from the meet that gets cooked down by the hot broth, I like how they put tons of green onions (the more the merrier). Ordering the Cafe Su Da which was served with the phin dropper that melts into the condensed milk for that sweet and strong flavor that we all love from Vietnamese coffee. I fell in love with the city of Austin TX and I hope to be back soon because this spot is PHONOMINAL read more

The best pho period. Get it with green onions and fatty broth in your bowl. There's almost always a line and they have weird hours of operation so check their hours before you head over. But the line moves very quickly, and pho comes out super fast. I also really like their goi cuon here too. Very fresh and their dipping sauce is good. read more

Pho Phong Luu - Pho Dac biet with green onions and fatty broth - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wish their hours were more! Great food. Great Banh Mi and Pho Getting pricier but portions are decent read more

I am now working in austin and wanted to find local area food that is great. I heard that this the pho place seemed to be highly rated. So I wanted to try it out. It was absolutely excellent. The pho was cooked perfect. Steeping the soup made things exactly as they should be. The veggies were fresh and tasty. The broth was very flavorful. The shrimp was abundant and fresh. The staff served me quickly, sitting at a table as soon as I walked in the restaurant. It was buzzing with activity, and a lot of customers were enjoying the food (always a good sign). The meal was served fast and the servers were very helpful and kind. The prices were reasonable and everything was done very well. Cleanliness was also a priority. My experience was honestly just stellar. If you are looking for high quality pho, great service and reasonable prices, you will love Pho Phong Luu! My highest recommendation! read more

Pho Phong Luu - Shrimp Pho.. excellent - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is always been our go-to place for bahn me sandwiches. However, this trip was a little bit different. I've gotten very used to the taste of this particular sandwich, the special sandwich, but this time the taste was off. I'm not sure if it was one of the ingredients that was switched out or missing or something but it was definitely a little different. Will keep that in mind for my next visit but if the taste is the same as this trip, then this will no longer be my bahn me goto favorite place. Here's hoping it was a fluke. read more

Pho Phong Luu - The special bahn me sandwich. - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food - Awesome Service - VERY accommodating Ambiance - a lot of action & fast paced. The food is sooo good there, they attract "a lot of" people. They also have **vegan** options.......!! read more

Pho Phong Luu feels like the kind of place you stumble into on a random afternoon and instantly wonder why you didn't come sooner. It's straightforward, unfussy, and focused on what matters: a solid, satisfying bowl of pho. read more

Shared the pho dac biet and nem nuong spring rolls and also got a ca phe sua da. I really like the broth, it's not over seasoned or too salty and it has a sweetness to it. The meat quality was all great. Especially the beef balls and tendon. Their tendon was amazing! The portion was good for sharing since I sometimes can't finish a whole bowl. The spring roll was wrapped super tight and looked just as good as it tasted. The added crunchiness in there was a nice touch. Their ice coffee is different from most places. It tasted similar to Vietnamese packet coffee, instead of fresh made using a phin. I liked it regardless but just a heads up. Would love to come back soon! read more

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This pho broth heals my soul! Recently came here for lunch on the weekend after traveling and the broth is so soothing and a perfect meal for a cozy day. Add the fatty beef oil on top for an extra oomph, or leave everything as is for the classic taste. Be prepared to wait on the weekend, but it's so convenient you can wait at the HK Tea next door. Service is quick and efficient! Probably the best pho in Austin! read more