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    Pho Tam Restaurant

    4.0 (148 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese, Soup

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Denise W.

    B and I, each got the combo 25 which was short ribs and lemon grass chicken on fried egg rice. The food was ok. I found the short ribs very chewy. The fried rice was tasty and so was the lemon chicken. We also got a side of spring rolls each. The spring rolls were not bad. They were more like fried rolls. I guess they only have one kind. We had it delivered to us. Overall food was good. Also when it arrived it was hot.

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    Jennie N.

    Only steps from Surrey Central Station, this is the best pho in the area! My favourite will always be their Bun Bo Hue, but their original soup is also perfect for any weather. ONLY CON: The parking is not great. It's a small lot and the paving is so uneven, I'm pretty sure I've scratched the bottom of my front several times. That's not the restaurant's fault though...

    Large beef pho
    Mari E.

    I had special A which comes with large pho and one spring roll for $12. I thought it's good deal. The pho was served in a minute after ordered but the soup was very bland. Ok but not satisfying rich broth. The spring roll was not served even after everyone got dishes on same table. I asked the server and she replied they were cooking now. Soon she brought it to me but looks like half cooked or not crispy enough spring roll. My friend on the same table had golden brown one but mine was whitish. Inside was fully cooked but disappointmemt left on me.

    Bill L.

    Pho Tam has been around for many years. I've been going to them for more than 10+ years. They have a decent size dining space and before covid it was always packed. But you can get a spot pretty easily as the turn over of customers is quite fast. The decor is what you'd expect for the neighbourhood restaurant, but the food is superb and always consistent. Parking is quite a challenge at this location, as there's limited space outside, there's some paid parking in the alley way, but even then it's hard to find a place. FOOD: I highly recommend getting their combo (Special A with spring roll, or Special B with a salad roll) if you are hungry. Otherwise their large pho is more than enough for me most times. They're really generous with their meats and portion sizes. Soup is clean tasting but I do taste MSG. Overall, it's well done and has become a familiar spot for me and my family. Especially on cold fall/winter days, it can really warm you up. SERVICE: Service is speedy and they bring everything at the beginning. It's not the same as a western restaurant, so you have to flag down a server if you need something.

    Special combo A
    Yunny H.

    The best Pho restaurant in Surrey Central! Definitely a hidden gem~ Affordable special combo set with your choice of their signature large size Beef pho, and a side of crunchy deep fried spring roll. I got the no.4 with beef balls and tripe, I just love their amazingly rich beef soup broth so much, cuz you can taste the fresh scents of onion with each dip. Their no.1 signature house special is also really good, cuz it's a mix of all the beef topping all in 1. Large portion, friendly staff, fast service. Definitely Recommend to try if you love pho~ Special Combo A: $12 (Large Beef Pho + Spring Roll)

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    Randy F.

    We were headed out to Surrey and the eats definitely diminish once you head that way. Recommendations were predominantly Indian food and Vietnamese. Pho Tam came with great reviews and is at a nice price point. My order: Pho Dac Biet - $10. Rare beef on the side. A very clean broth with nice quality rare beef and tendons. The quality of the other beef cuts isn't as great but isn't too bad. Overall solid. Clean condiments and bean sprouts. Pho Tam accepts cash only.

    Spring roll
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    One of the best pho in metro Vancouver. Wish I came here when I went to Sfu Surrey. I got the large pho and 1 spring roll for $12. Pho was great. Legit large portion of meat and noodles which is rare. Meat had great texture and flavour. Spring roll was pretty good. Tasted like a dim sum item. Great texture. Legit 4+

    Tracy T.

    My friend recommended Pho Tam Restaurant so we drove into Surrey from Vancouver to have pho here. We arrived at 11:00 AM for an early lunch and there were only three or four other tables occupied. We both ordered the #1 Large and iced coffee. When it is only a dollar difference between a medium and a large, of course you would go for the large. Our pho came very quickly and it was really a big bowl of pho. There were all kinds of ingredients in this house special. The broth was definitely tasty. The noodles had just the right chewiness to them. It was truly a hearty meal especially with our rainy Vancouver weather. The Vietnamese coffee was too strong for me but I am not a regular coffee drinker anyway so it was an interesting experience. Don't expect too much service from Pho Tam. They are just there to take your order, bring the food over and give you the bill. Also, Pho Tam doesn't accept credit cad or debit card, so make sure you have cash!

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    Amazing place has been a Surrey staple since the 1990's. always great. Go for the house special.

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    This restaurant is our family favorite place for pho we been going there for 17 years

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    4 years ago

    Hit and miss, most of the time the pho is good broth very nice, 1 it was a little off so 31/2 stars

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    Best pho in Surrey. Excellent broth with plenty of meat and flavour. Ample basil and jalapenos given + excellent and very quick service.

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    It was an interesting experience for me. Thank you Pho Tam Restaurant for delicious food and great atmosphere.

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