Stopped by Pho Shobu solo to give it a try. The atmosphere was clean, welcoming, and comfortable. Shoutout to Izzy for the outstanding customer service--friendly, attentive, and professional throughout the visit. The egg rolls were the star of the meal: hot, fresh, crispy, and packed with flavor. Easily my favorite item. I ordered the Brisket Pho, and while it looked great, it was just okay for me. Having eaten pho across California, Alaska, Nevada, Arizona, and Texas, I usually look for a clean, rich broth with a slight sweetness. This broth didn't quite deliver that flavor profile, and the brisket was a little tougher and chewier than I expected. My total came to $40.03. Was it the best pho I've had? No. Was it the worst? Not even close. The atmosphere and service were excellent, and the egg rolls alone are worth ordering. I'd come back to try other items on the menu. If you're in the area, give Pho Shobu a try and see what you think for yourself. read more

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Food was only so-so and EXPENSIVE! We should have known something was up when the place was nearly empty on a Friday night.

Reasonably priced. Pho was pretty good. Lacked on noodles a bit. For $17 for a large, I expected a bit more food in the large but the taste was good. They serve alcohol which is nice. read more

Definitely wonderful pho! I love the chicken pho can be ordered with chicken broth, as well. Service is wonderful and attentive. Staff is quick to bring food to tables. Casual dining and family friendly. read more

Pho Shobu - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

Hi! I unfortunately did not have the best experience. The service was phenomenal, and the atmosphere was well decorated. I enjoyed the space for its dynamic depiction of Asian cultures and paintings. I liked the design of a bar-like area to make the restaurant stand out architecturally. This would be a nice setting for friends and family. My issue was that the food was not the best in any ethnic category. I ordered the Kim Chi Ramen, and I have a lot to say as someone from California. The egg was fully cooked, when usually it should have a gooey center like in most ramen. The pork is very pale and tastes as it looks. There is nothing significant about this dish that stands out or would make me want to return to this restaurant with confidence. I feel that the issue is that they advertise so many different dishes (pho, pad Thai, sushi, ramen) that it takes away from the dish because they do not specialize in one kind. read more

Pho Shobu - Kim Chi Ramen - Vietnamese Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

Today was my first time at Pho Shobu and my second time having pho. It was so good. Definitely lived up to my expectations! I had the pho with well done brisket. My husband also had pho and my son had the udon noodle soup with chicken. Everyone enjoyed their food. Service was good. Menu looked amazing. I can't wait to go back and try a banh mi sandwich or vermicelli bowl. read more

Pho Shobu - Pho with well done brisket. - Vietnamese Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

The food was fantastic. My server was super kind and friendly. The environment is very clean overall great experience. I definitely recommend this place. Their pho is fantastic. The sushi is top notch. The stir fry was delicious! 10/10 5stars ;) read more

Pho Shobu - Vietnamese Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

Pho for everyone! Came here as a last minute dinner spot for the whole family. Last minute at 6:30 on a Wednesday night. There were lots of people dining in. And just a couple spots open. During COVID19 review: Small shop with social distancing measures in place. All employees were masked. Patrons walking in were masked. Tables spaced out but it still seemed closer than 6ft. Patrons unmasked while seated. Ordered the 4 bowls of vegan pho, 1 bowl of shrimp pho, 1 bowl spicy ramen, egg rolls, and crab rangoons. There was something for everyone and all were content. Everything came out nice and hot. Vegan pho was light in flavor. A little on the bland. My little girls like their soups. We added tofu in their bowls. I needed to add seasonings to get better flavor. Spicy ramen kimchi soup, my husband said it tasted ok. Flavor was nice. Rangoons and egg rolls were hot and tasty. Service was friendly and great. Our total was $79.XX after gratuity. We appreciated the Fun Chop chopstick helpers for the kids. I've never seen that for other restaurants. I also appreciated the vegan option for pho. Overall it made for a ok option. We were not in the area but it seemed like the ONLY option for dine in pho during the pandemic. read more

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I ordered stir fry ...ST3 which is vegetables with Tofu .. they brought me vegetables with chicken .... I don't complain .. I just don't go back ... read more

This place is one of my favorite places to get Thai food. The level of spice is perfect, the food has so much flavor, and the service and ambience are always great. I love coming here! read more

Pho Shobu - Chicken Pad Thai - Vietnamese Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

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Always a joy to come here and catch up with the Shobu family. Don't hesitate to chat with them, they are some of the kindest and friendliest people you can meet. Ordered our favorites, the calamari, khao-poon, and La's Dragon roll. I love that their khao poon is versatile in which you can season to your own taste. We always ask for sugar and fish sauce on the side, add extra chili oil and it's delish! Ingredients are always clean and so so fresh. We've never had to worry about quality. Other favorites we enjoy getting frequently are the banh mi and oxtail pho. Our waitress was excellent the entire time from start to finish. Stop by for the good food with company or even for a few drinks! read more

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Their Pho is my husband's favorite! Fresh ingredients, delicious flavor, and every ingredient at the restaurant is thoughtfully placed. Great restaurant! read more

I stopped here for lunch while working out west. The restaurant is very beautiful inside and looks bigger inside than outside. I was seated quickly and the server was very attentive. I ordered a spider wrap which was a spring roll with a fried soft shell crab inside, it was certainly different but tasted very good. I had a combo pho which was fresh. The broth was actually very good I thought. My only concern is that I was the only person in here. I saw no problem with the location, food, or service so I'm kind of confused? read more

BLONDE SERVER WAS SO AMAZING !! she has the best customer service and got us all our refills and made sure the whole table was satisfied. thank you! read more

I spent 20+ years in SoCal married into a Vietnamese family. I know my Pho. Pho Shobu is good Pho. I have eating there several times. I enjoy both the chicken and meatball Pho. Pho is all about the broth. Once the weather cools down here I highly recommend you enjoy a bowl of Pho here. I promise you'll enjoy it. I believe a large bowl with extra meat and a drink was about $20. Enjoy. read more

We came here on Friday night at 6pm. Party of three, ordered drinks from our friendly server. Appetizers of Shrimp Wraps, Calamari and Tempura Vegetables. Dinner was Dragon Roll, Pho (Rare Steak and Meatball), Chicken Pad Thai and Ramen Noodles with Chicken. The food itself was delicious and prepared perfectly. Only downside was we ordered hot tea (Jasmine tea) which they apparently ran out of and it didn't arrive until we were well onto our main courses. The friendly seemingly inexperienced staff seemed overwhelmed by the full house (had to ask for plates for appetizers, long wait tor check and to cash out) but we went with the flow and enjoyed opportunity to hang out and spend time chatting. Will be back. read more

Went to dinner here the other night with my husband, cousin and her wife. Was greeted right away by a young lady who told us we could sit where ever we'd like. It wasn't too busy yet it was 530pm when we got there. Everywhere I see they have Thai tea I always make sure to try it. The Thai tea is really good as per usual. It's just black Thai sweetened tea with creamer. Definitely gives a little boost of energy for after your meal. I ordered the yellow curry. That's one of my favorite it has potatoes carrots and is very flavorful as it was here. I added a level 3 spice and it was just the right amount of spice for me since I like spicy. I didn't think I was going to finish it but it was just that good. My husband had the seafood Pho which he definitely enjoyed. Overall we had a great experience. After the food was served the waitress came by to check on us and then after we were done she came back again to make sure we were finished. The service was great. Definitely would come back when I'm in town to try their other dishes! read more

Nothing. I waited 40 mins for takeout of a noodle dish and gyoza. It wasn't until I have a look to the server to remind I was still waiting. Then she tells me the system is down and orders are taking longer. Goes in the back and I hear her say, "Where's the gyoza?" Comes out, puts it into the register then goes back to the kitchen. Another ten mins and I get my order. Pork is ROCK HARD and the gyoza is BURNED! I will NEVER go back. read more

Pho Shobu - Hard as a rock pork - Vietnamese Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

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I really enjoyed this and it is my second time here. First time, I had sushi. I have taken two different nieces and they both liked it. Today, we had the vermicelli salad with lobster, app sampler, and chicken pad Thai. I loved the salad and lobster was exceptional. Loved the meaty egg rolls the best from the app platter. My niece orders pad Thai everywhere and enjoyed this as well. I thought it was too sweet. read more

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Pho is usually on point. Service is great. But today was an extremely disappointing day for them as I ordered a Classic Banh Mi for take out and found raw pork in it. Idk if I'll come back and I'd be careful ordering the Banh Mi's. read more

Pho Shobu - Classic Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

I went recently to the restaurant with the first large group that I've been involved with since covid-19. All of us were a little older and have been vaccinated so was kind of fun to get together and I will say there are several people in the group that are restaurant owners and all of them are connoisseurs of Asian food (see the photo). People had Pho, some sushi rolls and some Hawaiian style poke in Bun.... I have to say in terms of a small restaurant they have one of the most extensive menus I've ever seen and certainly one of the most extensive Bun menus I've ever seen. I had a combination that included grilled chicken and you could really tell it was grilled chicken it had grill marks and it also was hot it also included steak which was good the sauce and everything else about the bun was traditional and delicious. My friends who had the foe said that they really enjoyed the soup and noodles. The sushi rolls in the tempura appetizers were a big hit with everyone. It's well worth a trip from anybody in a nearby area and anybody that has to drive a little for a nice evening out. Make sure you check their hours so you don't go too late I think they're a little reduced until they feel like they're getting into the swing of things. read more

Pho Shobu - Vietnamese Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

Great katsu, this place is highly underated, people should try this place, I take my here all the time and they love this place read more

Pho Shobu - Vietnamese Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

Got the shrimp pho and shrimp wraps, both where very good and I will be back, got immediate service but I need to add I was the only customer at the time in the restaurant, didn't take long at all to get my food, lighting was good and while waiting got into the trivia tv on the wall, it was a little expensive but what isn't these days. read more

Food and service is always great! The curry, stir fried ramen, and sushi are at the top of my list.

Hands down this is our new favorite place in the West Des Moines area for Asian cuisine! It's a family owned restaurant so the atmosphere is laid back and service is casual, but oh my goodness...the food is ridiculously delicious! Fresh ingredients, creative menu, and you're able to get your Asian comfort foods. The prices are reasonable for the amount of food you get. read more

I got the spicy basil fried rice and the stir fried udon noodles and I was blown away! Highly recommend

Noticed it while driving by, I was hungry so I figured why not. Was greated right away and sat down at the bar. The decor was nice and I liked the colors, this place isn't too big so I wouldn't suggest going here with a large group. Of course I had to try the Pho, the place is named after it after all. I ordered a large number 1 with egg noodles instead of rice noodles. It was pretty good, but I think my noodles were just a little over cooked. Overall I enjoyed my Pho, but next time I am in the mood for Pho I will probably go to one of my favorite Pho restaurants. I will have to come back another time to try some other menu items. read more

Pho Shobu - Vietnamese Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

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I come here a few times a month and it is always perfect. Love the meatball pho and they have THE BEST crab rangoon's in Des Moines. The staff is always so so friendly!! read more

Went there with my family, the service was great and the food was great too! The papaya salad is amazing! We asked for sticky rice with it but they didn't have it and instead the waiter gave use some rice noodles for it. That's great service right there. When the food came out the pho was tasty, but the soup was luke warm. It would've been better if the soup was piping hot and steamy. Overall it was good. ---------- Went to Pho Shobu again by only with my fiancé and myself. The service was okay, but the food was not as good as the previous time I had it. The papaya salad was still good, however they again did not have sticky rice, the waiter suggested steam rice, which was okay, just not as great for papaya salad. When our pho came out the soup was again not steaming hot, it was warm but not even steamy. The broth was not as tasty either and the noodles were not tender, so was not cooked properly. Another point is that for 2 people they skimped out on the vegetables for the pho (as seen I'm attached photo), there was barely any basil and the littlest wedges of limes ever for pho. Overall this encounter was not good and would probably try this place again to better determine if it's worth it. read more

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It's nice that they were able to operate and serve safely during this pandemic. Their service were really slow tho, and was disappointed with their springroll as it is suppose to be serve with peanutbutter sauce and not sweet and sour sauce. Their pho broth doesn't taste like real pho; it tasted like just ordinary beef broth. Their Bahn Mi Thit Nuong is decent but overwhelmingly full of veggies and only has few meat in it. read more

Pho Shobu - Pho Shobu and Bahn Mi Thit Nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

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I genuinely don't understand why this place isn't more popular! Vietnamese is one of favorite cuisines and this place never disappoints. The only reason I am giving 4 instead of 5 stars is because I have only gotten takeout and can't speak to the service. However they are always super helpful, friendly and timely when I do order food. The Pho has a ton of flavor and comes with a lot of yummies. When I want something fresh I get the Bun vermicelli bowls and although a very generous portion, I always more because of or refreshing and flavorful it is. I have also had the sautee dishes and it was yummy. There is something for every palate! read more

Horrible amount of food for what you pay. I got pho regular and this is the amount of portion and soup i got. I mean seriously! When i called them to tell about it, the manager was extremely rude about it. Very bad customer service. Not going there ever again and not recommended. read more

I was really surprised that the pho was really good. The staff were really friendly. The place was pretty much clean. I like that they had a full bar and a lounging area for people to sit back and relax and enjoy the food. Overall I had a great experience at this restaurant and I hope to come back soon. By the way I was really surprised for an Iowa restaurant to have a really great pho place. I was hesitant when I first got there because there was three different Asian food in one restaurant. But after the experience I must say it was really good read more

Pho Shobu - Pho tai - Vietnamese Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

First visit today for lunch. This place is very nice and clean, and very friendly staff. I ordered spring rolls and the steak and brisket pho. Spring rolls were very fresh, but a little in the bland side. I prefer to have them made with a good smoked pork instead of the shrimp. The sauce for them was good, but not really a traditional peanut sauce. It actually reminded me more of a very tangy sweet and sour sauce with peanuts on it. The pho came out quickly and was a decent sized bowl. I added my typical chili oil, hoisin, and a little soy sauce, as well as the standard fresh garnishes they bring out, and the flavor was very good. However, I did find out that their chili oil is extremely hot...which isnt a bad thing, I just should have done a little taste test before I got aggressive with it. Overall, this is pretty good pho, although I wont say it is the best in the metro. The decor is likely the nicest of all the pho places, and service is great. The reason I can only give it the 3 stars is the price. Definitely the most expensive pho restaurant I have visited in the metro. read more

This spot is amazing! Go to Pho spot in des moines area. Priced reasonably and great environment. read more

Pho Shobu - Amazing Pho and Chicken Wings! I would recommend their Pho w/ beef or Pho Tom (Shrimp) Super quick and priced reasonably. - Vietnamese Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

I have had Pho Shobu in three instances now (delivery, pick-up, and at the restaurant). I've had their laab, sushi, and pho. The laab was delivered, it lacked in flavor and they skimped on the rice. The time we ate at the restaurant, we didn't receive our entire order. We asked about it an hour later (they appeared busy, Friday evening), they completely forgot about it. We paid before receiving the last entree. The sushi is decent. Their pho is horrendous. I would not recommend it to anyone. Initially, the traditional aromatic smells can be detected. But, that's it. After tasting the broth, it's clear that they couldn't get the pho broth correctly so they dumped a TON of salt into the soup to overcompensate. I hope they figure out their pho broth considering "Pho" is in their name. read more

I am giving this place about 2-1/2 stars. I had the Pho with brisket and top round along with the spring rolls. The spring roll was ok, fresh ingredients but lacked flavor. I would also pass on the chili sauce, the combo with the spring rolls didn't work for me. The pho was also a bit disappointing. The broth had good flavor but it was oily and I also told the server to make sure they gave me the top round raw on top of the soup. But unfortunately I got overcooked meat. I will try this place again for their thai and sushi, but I just cannot recommend the pho. read more

Amazing service, great food. Highly recommend if you're looking for something fresh, a healthier option and tasty! Everything from Thai, to ramen, to pho. Chris is awesome!! read more

Food is amazing, service is the best I've had at a restaurant. The staff is welcoming and friendly they know how to help with any questions!!! read more

The vegetable pho had hardly any vegetables. It was mostly broth and noodles. Service was fine