A trusted friend said that this was the best pho she's had in Austin and, by golly, she was right. The broth was the best I've tasted yet. I always get chicken and I ate every bit of my pho. Plenty of noodles, plenty of chicken, lots of warm, yummy broth. (Damn, now I want to get some pho...) Service was super quick and efficient - the pho was out in no time. That made for a very happy Courtney. I will definitely be back. It will be difficult to tear me away from my other favorite pho spot, but if ever there was a place that could, Pho Saigon is it! read more

Delicious pho!!!!! Ordered a beef one and the broth was divine. Best place I've had in the San Marcos - Austin area. read more

Pho Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was sick this past week and my caretaker/bf was out of town. I dragged myself out of bed, slumped into my car, rolled down the road, embarassed myself in public with my slovenly appearance, and got take out pho from Pho Saigon because when you're sick there is NOTHING BETTER ON THE PLANET than a big bowl of that light, healing, magical broth. Note to all significant others everywhere: If your special lady/gentleman is feeling ill, bring them to go pho. They will love you forever. Fact. read more

I may not have a long review for this Pho place because I came to get something to go,it has some pretty good reviews on Yelp so I came and to pick something up. When I came in the staff was really nice,it seems like very clean place. To eat I got a grill pork vermicelli,it was really good. read more

Pho Saigon - Grill pork and rice vermicelli. - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Before today I would have given this place a 5 star review. However, I've actually setup my Yelp profile today to post this 1 star review. During lunch here this afternoon my co-worker fished a dirty band-aid out of his bowl of pho. We immediately stopped eating to get our waitress's attention. When she did finally come over, he pointed at the band-aid to which she replied "Oh sh*t, I'll go get my manager." We waited another ten minutes, during which time she came back once to pickup the bowl of tainted pho and actually ask my co-worker if he wanted a to-go order. He promptly told her that he wanted nothing from their kitchen. After seeing that the manager was not coming to our table, we promptly left. I have been coming to this establishment for over two years now, and it has been my favorite pho place in all of Austin. But as a result of this, however, I can never go back. My co-worker, consequently, is filing an official health code violation with the city. Be warned, the kitchen and food handling at this establishment is not within code right now. Eat their at your own risk. read more

Let's be real people: Whenever I go into a noodle house, and I see a ton of Asians, I know I came to a good place. Pho Saigon is seriously THE BEST PHO I have ever had. It is literally the comparison for all other pho places. What's great about it is even though their pho is THE BOMB, and you should definitely get it, a lot of their other dishes are really good too! There's seriously nothing to complain about... THE PHO - Boy, I have never had better broth in my life. It's so flavorful and there's tons of it!! Honestly, if they sold it as a beverage, I would order it if I could and drink it all up. It's just so tasty and I seriously get a pho facial every time I order it since I can't stop smelling how delicious it is. It's not horribly salty like other pho places, although I do wish they didn't use MSG. Also, the noodles are really good and so is the meat. I usually get round eye steak with flank. I've also had it with tendon, but I'm just not a fan and the tendon kinda just creeps me out. Also, for sizes, when they say 'small,' what they really mean is, "this is way too big for even the smallest person and you will have tons of pho goodness to take home" - which I never mind. But seriously, the small is huge, and the medium, is huger!! Service - What I really appreciate about Pho Saigon is they don't skimp on the service. I've always been attended to promptly and the waiters/waitresses are really attentive at making sure you're content during your meal without being horribly overbearing. I've never had to wait for a table, and waters are always promptly brought out. Also, I'm legit obsessed with basil, and sometimes my pho ends up looking like a basil tree, but the waiters always bring me more basil in a flash whenever I ask. Price - Their food is such a good deal and I so appreciate it. For two bowls of pho, an appetizer, and drinks, I usually end up paying only $19, which I think is a steal. But seriously, sometimes I feel like I'm stealing cause it's so cheap. This is probably the reason why pho is my dinner at least once a week. Their other dishes are really good too. I'm a huge fan of their fresh spring rolls with either tofu or shrimp and I really appreciate that they don't skimp on the veggies, whereas at other places I feel like I'm just eating rice paper. Also, my friend once recommended their lemongrass beef vermicelli to me, and I finally, tried it recently, and it is delicious!! It was so flavorful and the beef was so tender, and I could have kept eating it forever. All in all, Pho Saigon is the bomb!! All you people need to go and be ready for the biggest/best meal ever. read more

I've finally been able to admit that no matter how many places I go to for pho, pho just doesn't seem to be my thing. Yet here I was again, at somewhere with "pho" in the name and I felt compelled to order it again. One definition for insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result. I would be insane no longer and I declined ordering pho and went with their egg noodles and beef stew instead, a.k.a. MÌ BÒ KHO and boy oh boy am I glad I did. I was sick and definitely wanted something warm, stew like, and filled with noodles. This dish fit the bill on every level and Holy Beef Batman!!! The bowl was filled to the brim with beef! Very few pieces were too chewy to get down. The others were so tender, with some even melting in your mouth. And the noodles....damn those were some tasty noodles and not only that, but they give about twice as many noodles as anywhere else I've had noodles in a bowl in this city. The broth was beefy, hearty, and flavorful, exactly what I needed. If Matza Ball soup is Jewish penicillin, then I'm here to tell you that MÌ BÒ KHO is Vietnamese penicillin. One thing I love about Asian culture and real Asian restaurants is how generous they are with portions. This was no exception here and with the small plate trend continuing, this was the first time, in a long time while living in Austin that I had to get a to go box for left overs. I did also get an order of their pork spring rolls and thoroughly enjoyed them. The thin, somewhat sweet peanut sauce and spring roll work together like a symphony of spring roll goodness. Service was super quick and extremely friendly. In fact, I wonder if I can adopt the woman who took my order, or if she could adopt me! Needless to say, I will definitely be back. P.S. The left overs did not even last 4 hours in my fridge before being consumed. P.P.S. Regarding the stew, if you're picky with meat and texture, there are some parts you may not like, but which can easily be picked out and worked around. P.P.S. Ask for their chili oil which is not normally on the table and adds a little extra kick should you be so inclined. read more

Pho Saigon - MÌ BÒ KHO a.k.a. Egg Noodles with Beef Stew - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I really loved this place and it was my go to pho place ..... until I found a roach in my water. Completely took away my appetite and haven't came again since. read more

I have been a patron of Pho Saigon for nearly 5 years, and have always had an at LEAST 4-star experience. However, the prices have been raised, which makes me a little sad now. Pho Saigon has consistently delivered quality pho and vermicelli dishes with service that is as good as can be expected for an Asian restaurant. I'm not sure what the increase in price is supposed to reflect, but the quality itself has not increased. It may be time to start looking for another Pho joint. read more

I just got back from this place, and boy, was I impressed. This is definitely the best pho I've had in Austin (though I haven't tried them all, so if you got the goods, let me know.) They have a great variety of cuts of meat available, and they put a ton of it in the soup, which is awesome. You can alsoget Pho Ga with dark meat, something that I haven't seen elsewhere, and would be a good option for those complaining about the Pho Ga. If you are truly honest with yourself, you know that dark meat just tastes better. The broth was super tasty, and all the various soups at the table had a slightly different broth. This lends more distinction to each dish, as opposed to places that dump different meat in the same broth. The portions are amazing. I ordered the large, since I am usually a vacuum, but only got halfway through. I was impressed that Katya was able to finish the small, which is the standard size at most places. There are tons of options on the menu that I can't wait to try next time I go back. The rice and noodle dishes all look great. I took home a to-go menu so I can plot and plan my next visit. They have a greater variety of dishes than any Vietnamese place I've been in Austin. It's a little intimidating to be put on the spot trying to make these kinds of decisions. As I said, if there's better pho in Austin, tell me about it, caused I'd like to know. Until then, I'll be heading back to Pho Saigon to try the other 80 dishes on the menu. read more

I don't know shit about Pho, and I don't want any weird body parts in my food. Went for a shrimp dish (no Prawns, hooray!) and it was fantastic. The service is so fast you have to send them away about 10 times if you intend on reading the menu. The broth was to.die.for. I added lots of cilantro and fresh jalapeño and sprouts. The Sriracha was never put down and neither was my boat spoon. Love this place! read more

I beg you. Please, please order Charbroiled Pork with Vermicelli noodle or rice. I guarantee that you will come back here and order it again. I am already addicted to it. I go there every weekend from 20 miles south just for the sake of having it. Am I insane or stupid? You be the judge. You will know after you eat it. read more

My GF is allergic to MSG. Shortly after trying their unseasoned Pho, she began having an allergic reaction. On the way out I asked the cashier (owner?) if the Pho contained MSG. She smiled and said, only a little and squeezed her thumb and index finger together to emphasize the itty, bitty amount. My GF had a full blown anaphylaxis attack from the large quantities used. She occasionally will have a small reaction (tightening of jaw, headache, stomach cramps, etc) after eating out. This is the first her symptoms have been this severe. Although, she is more sensitive than the average person, never before have the symptoms been as quick to develop. The saddest part of the experience is that the pho was oddly tasteless. :( Pho Danh and Tan My have a much more flavorful broth! *She also had some of my Grilled Pork Bun which we both found delicious so this could also have contained the MSG* read more

I like this place a lot. It's always crowded but they get people in and out really fast. The soup comes out steaming hot but still fresh. The beef is of high quality along with the noodles. The spring rolls are nothing special and the eggrolls are actually bad. Their rice dishes are pretty good here too but I usually just get the Pho. read more

The moment we walked in it smelt like heaven. We sat down and the waiter greeted us with a big smile. It made me and my family feel at home. They served water and the pho came so fast. I almost thought it was going to be bad. But it was the most delicious pho I've ever had. And yes I have had a lot of pho. This is my favorite. And everything in the soup is rich with flavor. The meat cooked inside the soup. It had so much flavor and when you needed chopsticks/straws it was right on your table so you wouldn't have to call a waiter. I had the number 12 regular. And it's great for beginners to pho.even my picky little brother loved the heck out of it. I walked into the restaurant with a migraine and out with my head soothed like nothing ever happened. If you want to eat/drink something warm this is the BEST restaurant to go. read more

The worst bun man ever! We ordered goi cuon and bun man. There is nothing inside the bun man bowl except noddle and some fishes, fat belly, and shrimps. They said that is their special. The taste is awful. Dont recommend this place! read more

Pho Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I started my goal of trying to eat healthier today and Pho Saigon is where i began. I really enjoy Pho and Vietnamese food but have not been getting enough lately. After devouring my Pho Tai lunch today i think that will change. It was very tasty and made me wish i had gotten the large bowl. The noodles were perfect, meat was fine. Squeeze a little lime and hot sauce in and i was into it, barely leaving room for talk with my friend until i was done. Yup, it was so good it just shut me up. I am pretty disappointed that i did not get some Boung Thit Noung Cha Ya to go for dinner later. No problem though as I'm coming back here soon. read more

I've eaten pho here a couple of times and can say that this place is authentic...tastes like they make their broth from scratch, and it is very hot. Their small bowl is plenty for one person...haven't been able to finish it all yet! They go heavy on the rice noodles, and for some reason don't add vegetables outside of the bean sprouts and chopped scallions. I would like to have more vegetables in the meatless pho, at least. The spring rolls are fresh and tasty; love the peanut sauce. Service is quick and a little impersonal. It definitely has the dine and dash cafe feel. Very open dining room with big tables, so you can bring your whole family and lots of friends. It's located in a huge shopping center with loads of interesting shops and restaurants and the My Thanh market. Kind of out of the way for a lot of folks, but worth checking out for some comfort food if you're anywhere in the area. read more

Super delicious pho! I was enjoying one of the first "fall" days of the year--rain, sweatshirt, dog cuddles, a glass of cabernet, a fall candle. And then it struck me, my lazy rainy day was incomplete without pho. I've done my research and have not found a consistently good pho around my home, but after some yelping for something new, this place sounded exactly like what I was looking for. Good thing I saw "N. Lamar" but didn't think too hard about the street number before I called to place my to go order. Honestly I'm not sure I've ever been that far north on Lamar. It was a 20+ minute drive there, but oh so worth it! I got the #24, a beef tenderloin pho, and a #55, some rice and meat (chicken, I think) dish because someone I'm married to, not naming names, was all "what is pho? SOUP?! I don't like soup!" I also got two spring rolls, which were supremely good and served with a very yummy peanut sauce. The unnamed husband doesn't like Asian food all that much, but turns out he enjoyed both the spring roll and his #55 just fine. The pho was everything I hoped for--quality meat, delicious broth, fresh herbs (basil, cilantro, onion, lime, jalepeno, sprouts). It hit the spot and was well worth the 40+ minute drive round trip. The small portion was plenty for my dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow. Last little note: Everything was packed up tightly for to-go. Here's hoping for another rainy day in the not-too-distant future! read more

This place used to be my every weekend go-to, but it got kind of monotonous and bland somewhere during that time. The quality really started dropping. But then the other day, I decided that after making my rounds in Austin and going to all the big name viet restaurants, it was finally time to revisit the Saigon. Saigon has always been excellent in the sense that they bring out your food within 5 mins of you ordering it. Extra great when you're hungover or raging hungry. I'm not sure if they've really improved their recipe or if it's just that nostalgia factor hitting me in the face, but I haven't been this satisfied by a meal in a very long time. I don't claim to be an expert at viet food but I know what I like. And this place I did. I wouldn't say this place tastes homey or anything but it hits the spot. To top it all off, I usually scoop the blood jelly out of my bun bo hue but when I decided to give it another chance, I was very pleasantly surprised at how neutral and savory it tasted here at Saigon vs other places, where it usually tastes kind of gamey. The soup was also a lot more rich than I remembered. Long live pho Saigon. I'll definitely be returning more often. Ps. The portions are gigantic! I could probably eat a large over three meals. Pps. I'm speaking mostly of the bun bo hue. Pho here is very solid, but the pho game in Austin is a whole 'nother ballgame. read more

I don't really know why this place got a 4 star. We were blamed by the server for not telling her I wanted well-done pork chop and claimed the restaurant did medium rare. I was like are you even kidding me? You are serving me raw pork and blaming me? The owner couldn't even care less. No apology... my friend's neighbor even found bloody bandaid in their food. I got nothing to say... read more

This place got me philosophical. "Yes, this bowl of pho is 'small'... when considered on a cosmic and existential scale. What meaning does a bowl of pho have in this vast universe, what impact can it achieve, why is it even here?" But then I snapped back to reality and realized that, in practical terms, this "small" bowl of pho was absolutely massive. Like 10 lbs of noodlage. It was big enough to bathe a baby in, though I wouldn't because they're filthy and cry a lot. I only recommend the "large" size for people that eat once a week, and bears. Luckily, the small swimming pool was also good enough to finish, so after I recovered from my food coma I decided to leave them a positive review. Not much more needs to be said about the food - it's good pho, fast service, and very cheap. Also delicious spring rolls. Unfortunately, everyone else in Austin knows this, so expect to find the place packed. If you like pho and you're in the area, join the crowd. Some advice from my visit: - remember, steam = hot! If you come in here starving, you may get excited by how quickly they bring your pho out and try to swallow it instantly. This will cost you a great many tastebuds. It happened to... an impatient friend. - If you're not a physiologist, stick with "steak." I decided to be adventurous and order 'tripe, flank tendon, skirt something..." I don't know what any of those parts actually are. As a result I ended up with steak mixed with spare tire parts. Just get some basic meat and be happy with it, or you could end up eating a hoof. read more

Pho is comfort food to me. Traditionally, comfort food is defined as the food you grew up on that you come back to when you need some, well...comfort (note to self: buy a thesaurus). I didn't grow up on pho, but if a big heaping bowl of hot beef broth filled with various animal entrails isn't comforting then I don't know what is. I have a few simple rules for pho: I want lots of unrecognizable animal parts, I want bean sprouts, and I want plenty of chili sauce. Pho Saigon delivers on all counts. There are tons of choices, and I generally order whichever one has just the right mix of the parts of animals that should never be eaten like intestines and knuckles. If it came from a cow or a pig and is too bizarre to even make it into hot dogs, I want it in my pho. The portions here are massive, with a small bowl being more than enough to feed me unless I'm particularly ravenous that day. I usually order the regular entrail special with a side of egg rolls. The egg rolls, by the way, are hot, greasy, and taste great with the fish sauce. The food is delivered almost before you're finished ordering it, and the service is friendly and prompt. The ambience is a little sterile for me, with big high ceilings and a big open dining area with less than comfortable chairs and flat screen TVs turned to various news and sports channels. As others have mentioned, there is never a bill, you just go up to the cash register. It helps to know your table number, but if you don't go during the rush you won't have to tell it to them, they'll know where you were sitting. The food here is good, the prices are very reasonable, and the service is quick and friendly. read more

I gave this place two tries. Each time I was disappointed. I really wanted to like this place. Nothing better to satisfy my pho craving and do some grocery shopping after. I like the convenience. I know I'm counter trend here when I say I don't like the pho. I got the combo large along with spring rolls. Spring rolls had enormous amounts of vermicelli but not much of anything else. The pho didn't come with the expected amount of meat. Bummer. read more

I have eaten here many times both the pho and the bun are delicious. The service is fast and friendly.

My hunt for the big bowl of happy, known as Bun Bo Hue, has brought me back to Pho Saigon. After the discovery of another pho shop around the corner, I have been neglecting Pho Saigon. I came specifically for the Bun Bo Hue. The fact that it is not lumped under the other noodle soups is a plus for me, because it's not your typical noodle soup. It is a bowl of rich, murky, lemongrass broth made of beef and pork. It can come in different levels of spicy. It has thicker noodles, as opposed to the rice noodles you find in pho. It has beef, pork, pork cake, pork knuckle, and BLOOD CAKE! The bowl arrived. The rich aroma of the broth infiltrating my nostrils. I ordered a small. It was full of meats, pork knuckle, aforementioned blood cake, and vegetables. It was missing the customary shrimp paste condiment, but I jumped in anyway. It was rich with the taste of lemongrass and had a fatty mouth feel characteristic of a slow cooked broth. It was missing the spice that I prefer, but still delivered. Although far from my perfect idea of Bun Bo Hue, it was a solid effort. Onward with my quest... read more

I could eat here everyday, and practically do. This was my first taste of Vietnamese Pho cuisine, and I have since tried it at many places. Nothing beats Pho Saigon. Not only do you always get a table and service very quickly, the staff is always enthusiastic, and the food is amazing EVERY TIME. I always get #53 now, char-broiled sliced pork with steamed rice, eggroll and vegetable, (yup, I'm lame compared to the pig blood or fish ball soup the asian persuasion orders) b/c the flavor is perfect and it satisfies just about any craving or hangover you happen to be rollin' around town with. First time for genuine Vietnamese Coffee as well. WOW. From the Starbucks whore perspective, I can genuinely say that NOTHING beats iced Vietnamese coffee from here. They bring you the cup of condensed milk with the coffee canister dripping fresh on top, and after it is done dripping you stir it together and pour it over the ice. This is authentic Asian cuisine, and you need to eat here. Do it now. read more

Oh. My. Deliciousness. I love this place so much I cannot express it in this review. The pho is so delicious. Not bland, and not so scary you can't identify the "meats". Pho Chin Nam is my favourite. The spring rolls are to die for, and slightly bigger than the normal. #13 and 19 are also quite exceptional. Drink yourself some Thai tea, Vietnamese style soy milk (it's green and yummy), or some coconut milk/water. read more

I don't know what it is about this, or what I thought about it when I first came here. I thought this place was really good, from their broth to their rice bowls. But now that I've come back after not having this place for a while... I take it all back. Their Pho is 95% water, and 5% flavor. Where is it? I don't know, but it's not in that warm bowl of Pho sitting in front of you. I wanted to like it again, like I did when I first came here, but I can't. This place isn't everything everyone says it is. I'd like to tell you, you can find better, but out here in Austin....I really doubt it. I will say though....Duy has REALLY good vermecilli bowls, rice plates and broth (it's not pho tho, the owner said). So, instead of heading over here I'd walk a few stores down and stop by Duy, and then grab a pearl drink at Short n' Sweet! Need I say more? Just skip this place, that is all. read more

Why is all the good food so far away from campus? The pho here is some of the best in Austin, no question about it. My friend "AMY" always likes to come here to nurse her hangover after a night of partying. The ingredients are always fresh, and the portions are far from skimpy. If you're anything like me, you will bring your white friends here and laugh as you watch them try to eat with chopsticks. Did I mention how quick the service is? The trademark of a good pho place is the speed at which your food comes out. If it's less than five minutes, you have yourself a winner. Afterwards, go have yourself an iced coffee at the one of the neighboring tapioca drink stores. read more

I always look forward to my trips up North Lamar to the area which at some point became affectionately labeled the "Chinese Supercenter." While it does unfortunately consist of unsightly slabs of concrete as far as the eye can see, that is the only connection with the other well-known and quite loathed 'Supercenter.' On this occasion, I unknowingly arrived fifteen minutes before the restaurant was to close. I wouldn't have known by the service. I was still greeted with a smile and was in no way rushed through the meal. I must be honest, everything about this place is predictable...though that all starts with me. I must start with some form of the spring rolls. On this occasion, the #2, the pork and shrimp variety. The rolls were stuffed to the gills, fresh and filling. Good thing the peanut sauce, like soda, come with free refills. Although I wouldn't subject my dining mates to such a spectacle, I could potentially drink that stuff. My next move is always a vermicelli bowl. Today, it was the #66, the grilled chicken and fried egg roll option. Once ordered, the dish arrived in a little under 32 seconds, give or take three minutes. Point being, they're fast...but luckily quality doesn't seem to be sacrificed. Here, the portions are generous, and the items are compartmentalized within the bowl (to begin with), allowing you to devour as you wish. The chicken was well seasoned, the lettuce crisp, the carrots fresh, the sauce a perfect sweetness. I left paying a fair price for a ton of food. I also left a bad diner, twenty minutes after the restaurant's closing. Still, I was left, as I came in...greeted with a smile (and a thank you), and now a pleasantly full tummy. read more

I got the large #24 which is Pho with lean meat and flank. The broth was superb and the large slices of beef blended well with the noodles. It was enough food for two meals as the server helped me bag the rest to go. I look forward to trying other menu items like the hot and sour soup with catfish that Phillip B. mentioned. read more

My wife and I ordered this place because we've been on a pho kick lately and have been trying out all of our local spots. I ordered the eye round steak pho and she had the chicken pho, both broths were flavorless. The broth was like...unseasoned beef stock....Extremely disappointing. We've eaten Pho at 6 different places in the last month or so and this one is by far the worst. It's one thing to have a disappointing meal, but I'm pretty sure we also got food poisoning. Save your money. Go to Pho Phi (Parmer) or Pho Viet (Round Rock)... If I were like most people and had my first Pho experience here, I would've never tried pho again. read more

I agree with the other reviews, this place had EXCELLENT broth and noodles. Big screen TV's with open requests for channel change via waiters. Very big portions. The grilled chicken rice plate came with a bowl of soup! Hooray! I miss the oily soup that used to come with rice plates at Pho shops. The chicken was marinated/flavored well but got cold kind of fast. My only issue was the service we received. After everyone else left, the Vietnamese 20-yr-olds who probably own or are the sons of the owner(s) reverted to being "AZN" jerks. I'm asian, but not AZN. /shrug, good food though! I'll just go back when there's nice white folk there so the service will be good for everyone :) read more

Quick, no-nonsense efficiency: check. Big menu: check. Generous portions: check. Good renditions of my favorite dishes: check. This visit I departed from my usual "bun" noodle bowl habit in favor of pho tai and wasn't disappointed. The plate of usual pho side items was heaping and contained enough basil to satisfy even me, the fiendiest of basil fiends. Servers are always polite, but ready and eager to take your order the moment you sit down. I felt a bit self-conscious, deciding on pho at the last minute and then having to find the pho tai (rare round steak) from a page of variations on the menu. Egads, I was holding up this well-oiled machine! Call me a tad neurotic (okay, a scad neurotic), but if I find myself in an indecisive mood I might opt for someplace with a bit more relaxed service. If I know what I want and want it quick, on the other hand... boy, howdy! read more

Best pho I've had. Super good, great portions. Give a lot of noodles and meat. Definitely recommend. Spring rolls & lemongrass beef are great too ! read more

This place is quite popular, but I've definitely had better pho. Although it's quite large inside, it's always crowded with college students -- especially the mornings after a night on 6th street. I'll agree that the rice and vermicelli dishes are better than other places, but it's a different story when it comes to pho. The pho is decent, and the service is great, but that's just not enough to keep me coming back when there are better pho restaurants in the area. read more

Sometimes I cry myself to sleep thinking about Pho Saigon and what could have been. Those steaming bowls of the special dark meat-only pho ga... the kick-ass com bo... oh, man. There's some OK pho in Portland, but nothing that compares to this place. I haven't been able to find decent com bo anywhere in PDX, either. A damn shame. I knew it would be this way, too. I was at Pho Saigon about once a week for three months before I moved away from Austin, and I *still* miss it! I'd say I want to plan a trip back just to go here and then hit up Short 'n' Sweet afterwards, but I have friends that might get offended. read more

Best pho place EVER! You walk in, get seated right away (no matter how busy it is, there always seems to be a table just waiting for you) and they come and take your order within a minute or 2. Your food comes out in less than 5 minutes. They are great about refilling your water and bringing you whatever you ask for, be it extra cilantro or extra broth. Done. The pho broth is nice and clean, not greasy like some. Make sure you order the bbq pork spring rolls. I think it's #3. THE BOMB. I like to add sriracha sauce to the sauce for the pork spring rolls to give it a little kick. Also, because I don't like really sweet sauces. It's also good with just sriracha if you don't like sweet sauces. Once you're done, you just walk up to the front. You don't even have to tell them which table you were at. They already know. As soon as I walked up to the counter, the cashier told me how much I owed. Haha. They are ON IT in EVERY WAY at Pho Saigon. They get you in and out of there in no time. This is the most efficient restaurant I've ever been to in my life. This is why no matter how packed it is, you don't really have to wait because they are constantly moving their customer in and out in the smoothest way possible. I wish other restaurants would learn a thing or 2 from these guys. read more

Okay okay. It's a strong 4. Solid bun bo hue, with all the condiments and meat varieties, tastes even better the day after. Pho broth was good. A little oily, but that's what to expect at a reliable restaurant pho joint. Food was served piping hot, fast service, nothing to be dissapointed about. Come here on a cold day. read more