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    Pho Sizzle

    3.9 (81 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for kids
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    Dogs allowed

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    Bun ba Hue (#10)
    Paul C.

    This strip center restaurant is a pretty typical Vietnamese Pho place. The decor is simple and the atmosphere is casual. There is a TV on a wall, and karaoke equipment set up in a corner. Pastels, red, and gold are common colors. There is a religious shrine near the cash register. I love how the Vietnamese immigrants share their dining culture in these modest family-run restaurants. Vietnamese cuisine is uniquely different from other Asian dining. The most authentic and popular dish is the bowl of Pho soup. The soup base is a rich beef broth with flavors of fish sauce, lemon grass, and star anise. Vermicelli noodles, and various cuts of meat are served in the delicious broth. After the steaming hot bowl arrives, you add fresh bean spouts, basil leaves, cilantro, and slices of jalapeños to the bowl. Pho is served all day, but I especially enjoy it as a mid morning breakfast or lunch. I visited Pho Sizzle on Thursday with my friend Robin who lives in Trussville. He loves having a Vietnamese option on his side of town. Our waiter was welcoming and friendly. I started with a Cafe Su Da. Cafe Su da is a wonderfully strong coffee with condensed milk and it is served over ice. Traditionally, the coffee is brewed at your table in an individual coffee press. I was disappointed that Pho Sizzle doesn't prepare it this way but instead brews and mixes the coffee in the kitchen. It was good, although a tad too sweet. For my lunch I ordered Bun Ba Hue. This is a spicy beef soup that is slightly different from Pho. The broth is much spicier and has stronger beef complexity. And, instead of vermicelli, round spaghetti noodle are served in the bowl. Shredded purple cabbage, white cabbage, sliced jalapeños, and a squeeze of lime are the add-ins. I thought their version of this dish was good, but not great. The broth and meat were just a little off to me

    Bahn mi with roasted pork, Vietnamese ham, pork pate, and pork loaf.
    Brian C.

    At first glance, you wonder if they are opened because the windows are so tinted that it makes it look like the lights are off inside. Once we entered, we were hit with smoke. The place was very smokey. Our waitress was super friendly. But we ordered water to drink and our meal. About 12 minutes later she came back with the water, placed them on the table next to us, walked back to the kitchen, grabbed our food, then gave us the water after giving us the food. Note there were only two tables eating while we were there and one of them was leaving. So I'm not sure why we couldn't get our drinks faster. The menu is large, like, they decided to host all of the Asian cultures on one menu. You have your Chinese, your Vietnamese, and Thai. The only two familiar Asian food types I didn't see on the menu were Filipino and Indian. Regardless. We ordered the Vietnamese egg rolls, the shrimp and pork spring rolls, the chicken lettuce wraps, and the bahn mi with Vietnamese ham, roasted pork, pork pate, and pork loaf. The egg rolls were fried in old grease. The spring rolls were kinda chewy, the noodles weren't fully cooked and it didn't taste that great. The chicken lettuce wraps could have gone a little less heavy on the garlic and the onions, peppers, and garlic could have been cooked down a little more because you have an overwhelming taste of garlic and onions. The bahn mi was okay. Great roll, but the meat and pickles were just okay. We will keep looking for a good Vietnamese place.

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    Gabe P.

    This place is spotless!! Huge plus!!! I came in for lunch and it was not busy at all. A few people sprinkled in and out for to go orders but no other dine in guest. The gentleman who assisted me was very patient. I never know really what to order when I visit these types of establishments. I know what I have in mind but I'm never really sure. I knew I wanted something spicy and consisted of noodles. I know.... So vague. I ended up getting b.10 and the bowl was massive! Of course , I had leftovers , which I didn't eat. My meal was hearty but I wish it had more flavor and had a more distinct spicy taste. The sriracha I added didn't do the trick. Just made my dish red looking. I don't eat at pho places enough to know what I'm doing. I had a craving for something similar to what I ordered but it didn't satisfy. No fault of this establishment at all. Their wine and beer menu is super basic. Underwhelming for sure. No craft beers in sight. Overall, I would come here again. I was pleased with the service and the cleanliness of the restaurant. I could certainly use some help on what to order next time. Let me know!!!

    Beef pho, egg rolls, and green tea
    Taysia Q.

    Great food. Pho was amazing. Helpful and great service. Nice ambiance. Will be returning.

    P6 Beef noodle pho with beef & beef brisket
    Pamela W.

    The food was AMAZING!!! I got Pho with beef & beef brisket & it was so good! The veggies were fresh my only complaint was we only got a couple pieces of basil & no cilantro but that's minor the broth was so good not greasy & made with love our waitress was the sweetest and cutest little lady! She was bubbly & very inviting I didn't get her name but her attitude along will have us back sooner than later

    KeeWee W.

    I'm late doing the update on the food. But the pho was very good. Everything was packed nicely for my to go order. I'll give the pho itself 4 stars. Only taking way 1 star because it could have had more meat. The shrimp rolls were ok.

    Banh Mi
    Scott W.

    Food is really good! Service is TERRIBLE! The kid waiting on tables and greeting customers is in a world of his own. Sitting up front playing with his phone with AirPods in. Meanwhile, customers waiting to pay and drinks needing refills go unnoticed. What a shame! Again, great food but the poor service level ruins it for me.

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    2 months ago

    Great food, Great service, clean and authentic restaurant. The boba teas are also the best.

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    2 months ago

    Head up for anyone ordering Bun Bo hue. It is listed to have pig hog but didn't have any when came out.

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    Great pho and eggrolls! The staff is always friendly. Love this place! Lucky to have them on this side of town.

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    FOOD BUSSIN , Appearance & Decor of restaurant could use some improvement to help with the vibes but the food is good

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    We appreciate your support and we hope to see you again soon .

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