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    Pho Phong Luu

    4.8 (426 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles, Soup
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chalin S.

    This place is a hidden gem, it's kind of far out tucked away but so worth the drive. GET THE PHO, THATS IT! 10/10 The wait - 1. There was a long line outside, but it moved fast! 2. They have a boba tea cute store attached so you can get boba tea while you wait The food 1. Pho was insanely good - you cannot go wrong with any of the PHO here. 2. Fried rice was mediocre, so were the spring roles, but that's totally on me for trying to explore stuff on the menu haha.

    Regular Combination Pho
    Angelica L.

    Rating: 3.8/5 [dine in] We came on a Friday night and were seated right away. Service was pretty fast, and they provide water bottles. A09 Garlic Fish Sauce Wings ($9.50): The menu said 5 to 6 wings, but I think we got 7. The sauce was good, but the wings were a bit dry. BM2 Banh Mi Dac Biet / Special Vietnamese Sandwich ($8.50): Yum, fresh soft bread and overall delicious. The flavors were a bit homogeneous, and I wish the pate and mayo stood out more. P09 Combination Pho ($15.50 Regular): The broth was very light and didn't taste like the beef bones were simmered long enough for the flavors to come through. It tasted better after adding hoisin sauce and Sriracha. The broth-to-noodle ratio was also off; there was more a lot more broth than noodles.

    Pho Tai
    Christina H.

    It's been over six years since I last had Pho Phong Luu, and the scene today looks very different from my first visit. It's 2026, and while Pho Phong Luu has moved to a new location with better parking and ample dining, it hasn't lost what makes it special--its efficient chaos and unforgettable flavor in every savory bite. Even in the larger space, the restaurant stays consistently packed. Every nook and cranny is filled, and if the front waiting area doesn't clue you in, the overflow seating next door at HK Tea certainly will. Despite the hustle, everything runs with impressive efficiency. The team moves fast, the operation seamless, and the place buzzes with parties and backgrounds of all kinds. Portions are generous. The food is authentic, bold, and deeply satisfying. No notes. You're doing amazing, sweetie.

    P04 with eye round steak & brisket ($14.50 regular size)
    Felecia I.

    If you're craving a delicious bowl of hot pho on a cold day, Pho Phong Luu is the place to go. Our go-to these days is P04 with eye round steak and brisket, $14.50 for the regular size. Pho comes out fast and is served at the correct temperature (scalding hot). Vegetable condiments are always fresh. The broth tastes so good that we always finish it all. Wish I had a bowl in front of me right now!

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    Rebecca L.

    I came here on a Saturday around 11:30 am. Surprisingly, there was not much of a long wait and we got seated pretty quickly. I decided to order shrimp spring rolls ($6) and combo pho (15.50). The combo pho was delicious and the broth was refreshing. They put lots of meat in the pho and it just melted in my mouth. The shrimp spring rolls came with a peanut sauce and tasted amazing when combined with the spring roll. The ambiance was really nice and the food came out pretty quickly.

    Lizzy H.

    Hands down the best place to get pho in Austin. The broth is always deeply flavorful -- you can tell it's made properly with bones simmered overnight, not just powder. Honorable mention are the fish sauce wings which are fresh and made to order. The wings used to be much bigger, but they're still good. Service is consistently fast, and the menu is straightforward and easy to order from. I also love the combination bánh mì.The Thai tea is solid, but the Vietnamese coffee tastes like it's made from a powder packet, so I'd personally skip that. There have been some pricing changes and the wings are smaller than before, but overall everything is still solid. Even with the slight increase in price, this remains my go-to spot for pho in Austin.

    Brisket Pho
    Jeff B.

    You might have to wait to get in, but once inside and you order, your food comes out quickly. I ordered Pho with brisket. There are other things to order and different proteins. Lots of soup and meat. I added a little lime, some spicy sauce and a sweet sauce for flavor. It came out excellent. They feed a lot of people quickly. So the tables are close. It reminds me of a cafeteria except there are chairs and no benches. It was crowded today and we waited about 15 minutes to get inside, but worth the wait!

    Fish sauce wings
    Michelle V.

    Best pho in town I love the rare beef option and my husband got the banh mi He also loved the sandwich but wish he would've gotten the pho instead and he isn't as big a fan as I am! We also tried the fish sauce wings - amazing so good!! We tried the egg rolls too - great starter! Service is quick and plenty of parking since it's in a shopping center Nice and clean inside the dining room too! It's a little far for me personally but it's my favorite spot for pho now!

    Jen H.

    Come here if you want an exceptional bowl of pho. This place is always packed, but the waitlist moves quickly, and they're quite efficient with making sure tables are cleared as soon as people are done eating. It is connected to HK Tea, where you can grab a tea while you wait, or just sit and wait for a table to be ready. The pho itself is simple but flavorful. I would skip getting the spring rolls, but the banh mi is quite good. Just double check their hours ahead of time because they're not open everyday, have midday break hours, and close early on the weekends.

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    Grace L.

    Not sure why I haven't rated this place yet because I have been here so very many times. It is probably my favorite pho place in town. It's just so clean. The broth is so clean. It just makes you not feel too bad after you eat this. Its always hot and fresh and fast when it comes out. So very fast lol They are so busy for a reason. Today is no exception. It was so busy during lunch hour on a Saturday. There was a lot of people and a huge line outside. We had to put our names down and it took a good not too long 15 minutes or so and we almost had to share a table, but they were gracious enough to give us our own table if we waited a little longer. We tried the wings for the first time because sometimes it's out. It's a little steep for six wings for 9.50 but it was fried perfectly well and delicious. Very tasty with a lot of fish sauce. My usual combo was perfect. I love how they give you a lot of different cuts of meat and meatballs and lots of noodles. Well worth the large. My friend got the tofu pho and all the times we've come everyone has gotten different items. We even tried the banh mi one time and it was delicious as well. I see they have rice plates now. Slowly expanding their menu. So smart! This place has been consistent. It's definitely my go to place. I tell everyone about if they want a good pho place. They don't open all the time though so always check the hours. They don't need to. They can afford to close half the week because of so many people coming all the time. So happy for them. Happy it's not too far from where we live. It's kind of fun that it's connected to Hong Kong tea next-door. Have yet to really love their drinks there. I've tried multiple, but it's just fun that is connected and you can hop right on over. Very smart as well. Worth the visit if you haven't tried a good pho up north.

    Crispy Wings with Garlic Sauce
    Steven L.

    I've been meaning to try this spot out for a while since it os often touted as the best pho in Austin. I'd say I would agree so far with the pho spots I've tried. There are plenty of decent to good options in Austin, but Pho Phong Luu seemed to have the cleanest, but also most flavorful broth out of them all. From the photo I took, you can see that the broth is very clear, which generally indicates the level of care they took to prepare it. I also tried the wings, which I thought were very flavorful, but perhaps a bit too sweet for my taste with the Garlic sauce. Of course they are a good contrast to the pho, I just think in general, I don't prefer sweet chicken sauces. Another thing to mention is that they've got their efficiency down to a science. You put your name on the waiting list, and you can wait next door at HK tea, which is a perfect spot to grab a quick drink while you wait for your table. The pho comes out very quickly upon ordering, it's all like a perfectly working assembly line.

    Kids size pho, brisket
    Kathy M.

    You know a pho place is good when: -There's a constant line on Sunday. We waited for ~30 min since we had 7+ people. -There's a bunch of Asian people eating here. -The pho resembles my mom's homemade pho. It hit the spot. The broth is clean, pure, and flavorful. - I finished it all of it. This is a hot take but I didn't need to add hoisin or sriracha. Fresh jalapeños for added spice is good enough for me. -I ordered a kids size because the regular looks big. But you can upgrade to a large for $2.50. You can only choose one meat for the kids size. I went with the thịt chín (brisket) and they were so generous! The brisket was delicious and tender. -My fiancé ordered the đặc biệt (special) with all the meats. I tried the bò viên (meatball) and thịt tái (round eye) and they were both good. But I prefer the thịt chín (brisket). -They're not open for dinner on the weekends (they probably run out during the lunch rush). The Vietnamese coffee was good but it was too sweet for me. Overall, the pho was great!

    Sunny C.

    A pho/Vietnamese spot that does right and does not have booth seats that smell like a wet rag! I came here a few times, the pho and rolls are always good. The ingredients are fresh and they actually cook the tendon through to be soft and edible. Expect the place to be very crowded and the hours of operation are very narrow. But they do move fast. Just remember to physically write your name on the waitlist. Probably even add a last name. I was surprised to see my name there more than once. I've yet to try the other things so looking forward to coming back and doing so. Connected to this is a tea place where you can wait and will lose more of your money there...... But I know better.

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    Definitely think this is the best Pho restaurant in Austin. Never had a bad meal eating here !

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    The broth was delicious and the portions great. Very flavorful and we got served quickly.

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