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    Pho So 1

    3.6 (241 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Closed 9:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    PHO SO 1 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    David S.

    This Pho was gooood . It took a little bit to come out, but that just told me they were making it with love back there. And when it came out, it did not disappoint. Everything was super fresh. I could tell that the brisket was still cooking in the broth. The flank was super tender. And the broth was very well seasoned The Banh Mi was loaded and the bread was fresh and had a perfect crunch

    Spring rolls with pork and shrimp
    Naomi G.

    My go-to Vietnamese spot in Richmond. Other people may have different preferences and I tried other Vietnamese restaurants (I've visited Vietnam too), but I will always come back to pho so 1. I have been going for a longgg time as my family would take me here when I was little (i remember when pho so 1 used to be on Horsepen road). I don't come here for the service or restaurant ambiance or whatever. I come here for delicious food. The pho broth is light and flavorful - I always order the #15. I highly recommend to also try other noodle dishes as well. During the summer , I really enjoy the cold vermicelli noodle bowl with grilled pork and egg roll (#29 on menu). This is my go-to spot for Vietnamese food (can't change my opinion) and I will always come back.

    bun thit noung
    Jennifer H.

    My dad went to pho so 1 in Richmond, VA while going shopping up there and went to get take out so got some bun thit nuoung (grilled pork vermicelli) and beef and pork com tam(broken rice) It's not his first time there he been many times to order take out and he bought some home its spacious inside and clean and big. The service is pretty nice. I ate the bun thit noung at home the next day for breakfast and the grilled pork was grilled with great flavor and the rice was soft and the shredded lettuce was a bit too much. the pickled carrots and daikon was good flavor. The meal was great

    Miu M.

    Food is good but our table got charged for an extra bowl of Pho that we didn't order. After splitting, they gave the last bill an extra bowl even though each of us ordered 1 bowl.

    Pho Dac Biet #5 in their menu... highly recommend it.

    The food is really tasty, the people are very friendly and the place is tidy... I drive 1 hour just to get their # 5 noodles pho , love it

    I didn't order a water only pho
    Henry J.

    I ordered a #1 combo pho, but I don't see any rare steak in my bowl. The bowl looks like a small, but I was charged for a large bowl. My bowl of pho looked like it's just broth and no solids. I had to come back to eat again so I can take pictures for you guys to see I'm not joking about the portion

    Pho Tai (Eye Round Steak Beef Noodle Soup)
    Connie T.

    All the food is pretty good and will satisfy your Vietnamese cravings. I come here often. They have a lot of seating so there's rarely a wait and they can handle big groups. The food is worth 5 stars but their service is lacking. I usually order cha gio, pho tai, com dau hu, and/or Thai tea bubble tea. The food comes out pretty fast. They are very generous with the meat in the pho. I always have to remind them about my bubble tea so it doesn't come until I've finished my meal. Their bubble teas are slushes and aren't going to be the best you can get. Once you're done, you pay at the register.

    Khang N.

    good pho local its a place not alot of people take notice but for sure you should check it out the bun bo and the pho

    Menu as of 10/18/2023
    BarbellRVa ..

    My favorite Pho in Rva. The restaurant can accommodate a huge party and the food is well portioned and flavorful. The only thing I don't like is that the menu on the website is several years old. Menu as of 10/18/2023.

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    We were seated immediately and quick service. Food was great and prices were fair for portion size! Diffidently would go back.

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    Great food! Great staff also. Close to broad and very large dinning room. Large parking lot many different options for food.

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    9 months ago

    The service isn't the best. But the food is amazing and you need to try the phone number seven and also the spring rolls with fish sauce.

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    The food is great and the workers are nice. It has a homey atmosphere that makes you want to stay there forever!

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    Amazing quality and satisfying portions! Fresh ingredients. Comfort food that transports me to my calm place.

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    The food is the best and the owner is kind. The restaurant has a homey atmosphere and it makes want to stay there forever!

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    I did not like the soup I ordered. I asked to exchange it for another one. The waiter refused to do it. They charged me for both soups.

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    Are the pho bowls gluten free? (Including the rice noodles being cooked in a separate pot as the vermicelli noodles)?

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    No, they do take out.

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    This was a very nice experience! It's a small house in the west end area of Richmond, not far off…read moreof West Broad. I read about it on a Northern VA Foodie Facebook group and just happened to be staying in the area the next day, so I stopped in with a coworker who really loves Pho too. It's a small house in a neighborhood filled with similar sized houses, but it was easy to find, as it was the only 'house' on the street with a large parking lot, which was packed! I walked in and the inside was packed too, and that was around 1PM. But I was immediately greeted and he said he'd clean a table for us. We sat down and checked the menu and I was happy to see such a huge variety of so many Vietnamese delights, not just lots of Pho, but different styles of entrées and appetizers too. I tried their Phở Tái (thinly sliced, rare, beef eye round) and my coworker got Phở Ga (chicken Pho). We also started with their pork crispy spring roll and their summer roll. Both rolls were really tasty and made with fresh ingredients. The Pho we ordered was beautifully served and tasted great! The richness and depth of flavor in the Phở Tái was so nice. The accoutrement that came with the Pho was extremely fresh. Overall, this was a very nice experience. Food quality and flavor were spot on. Service was Very Friendly and Great! Just bring ca$h, because that's the only way you can pay there. But go, give 'em a try!

    Cute little place in a home-type setting. There is another pho place right around the corner, so…read moredon't be confused. Today was cold and wet, so ideal hot soup day! Interior is not huge, but adequate for today at least. The gentleman at the counter greeted us and was full of energy and enthusiasm. Food was ordered and delivered promptly. I have a good appetite, and a small size filled me up! I had a flank & brisket noodle soup, wife had the shrimp. Both broths were delicious, lightly seasoned and obviously simmered for a long time. Prices were very reasonable and we look forward to trying other options in the future!

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    Pho Tay Do - Front of restaurant dining with a room around the far corner

    Front of restaurant dining with a room around the far corner

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    B4. Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio

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    4.8 miWillow Lawn, Near West End
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    Nice place. Clean inside, fast service, and my order was ready quickly. I got it to go…read more I ordered P1 and A1A. It's food. Growing up, I was never into soup. Soup isn't a meal -- it's a thick beverage. Like a milkshake, but made of tomatoes and eaten while a grilled cheese sandwich watches in judgment. Pho is different. Pho isn't just a hunger suppressant -- it's an activity. Like dipping fries in ketchup or doing fondue. You get to cosplay as the chef while the restaurant acts as your sous chef. They gather the materials; you do the real work. Want lightly cooked tripe? Pull it out early. Want thoroughly cooked brisket? Let it soak. Want to eat an entire garden with your meat? Add all the bamboo, basil, and mint. Want a primitive diet? Take the garden home for the rabbit you'll slaughter tomorrow. You are the pilot of this meal. If your pho sucks, that's on you -- take notes and do better next time. If it's amazing? Congratulations. You are now a world-class Pho-er. This is exactly why I like pho to go. In the restaurant, the chefs behind the counter assume you're a n00b and finish it for you. At home, you control your destiny. PHO 95 Hai Ky Mi Gia hits all the right marks for me. I also ordered the crispy pork egg rolls. They're what you'd expect -- probably the same supplier as half the restaurants in America -- but the key difference is they didn't overcook them. That alone sets them apart. Just enough grease to coat my mouth in flavor, not so much that I could power a lamp for seven nights. Totally going back. P1 is the universal baseline, but next time I might live dangerously and try the S4. Maybe next week. Photos included... need to work on my food presentation skills.

    Stopped in for a to go order before heading home. The restaurant was spotless, we were greeted as…read moresoon as we walked and the menu was beautiful presented. I ordered bun ga nuong one of my favorite dishes, the nước chấm was the best I've tasted in the city. Everything was extremely fresh and the customer service is amazing.

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    Pho 95 Hai Ky Mi Gia
    Pho 95 Hai Ky Mi Gia - Special Crispy Chicken and Rice

    Special Crispy Chicken and Rice

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