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    Pho Tasty

    4.0 (87 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Andy T.

    - Ambiance - 4/5 The interior gives off a classy vibe -- though it also feels like they ran out of funding before fully finishing the look. Everything was clean and well-kept. A few TVs around if you're into watching sports while you eat. - Service - 4/5 I was seated right away after walking in, and the food came out relatively quickly. Smooth and efficient service overall. - Food - 4/5 Dish Ordered: Pho Dac Biet (XL Combination) * Taste: Great quality meats with a nice assortment -- tendon, tripe, brisket, and more. The broth was tasty, though it didn't quite have that long-simmered depth. The noodles, however, were cooked perfectly. * Smell: Neutral, nothing off-putting. * Presentation: Standard, nothing fancy but neat. - Additional Comments - There's something about sipping hot bone broth and breaking a sweat that feels amazing -- like it pushes all the cold out of your body. If you're ever in Berkeley, definitely check this spot out for a comforting bowl of pho.

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    Julia V.

    Came here for a weekday lunch. There is quite a juxtaposition between the gruff but attentive server and the sleek modern appearance - faux marble tables and very comfortable upholstered seating, between the mounted televisions and the evening jazz playing. But somehow it works. The murals depicting Vietnam were a nice touch, too. The seafood pho was delicious, with a choice of egg or rice noodles, and if you order tea, the teapot comes with its own candle warmer. Cute! Lots of patrons engaged in conversation or sitting quietly absorbed in people watching or reading. I'd return.

    Ca Kho To (Catfish Clay Pot)
    Sharlyne Y.

    Service was great! The owner and waiter were so nice! The waiter was very tentative. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue and it was really good but I actually went there for the Ca Kho To (Braised Catfish). I have been wanting to try that dish and it did not disappoint. It was sweet and savory and ughh so damn good! My sister ordered the Pho and usually she would have to add a lot of lime but the broth was PERFECT! I would definitely come back and highly recommend this restaurant. The picture doesn't do it justice.

    Filet Mignon Pho
    Mikey W.

    While there are plenty of great options for Vietnamese food in the bay area, this place really stood out to me on my lunch adventure. The service was quick and friendly, and before long I had an excellent bowl of filet mignon Pho Bo presented to me. The broth was perfectly balanced with all the subtle notes of savory and sweet playing with the thinly sliced and perfectly raw meat that was cooking in the soup right as it dropped. The noodles were a healthy serving and the toppings were fresh. I would come back here in a heartbeat anytime I'm looking for an excellent meal! Would love to try some of the other dishes as well as I'm sure they'd be just as tasty.

    Shane S.

    Pho Tasty in Berkeley is quite alright. They dish up Vietnamese cuisine specializing in pho. Many vegan options on the menu. I enjoyed a hearty nourishing bowl of the Vegetable Pho Chay that came with heaps of veggies in a vegetable broth and added tofu. It was quite alright. Service was very friendly along with being accommodating. There are two screens in the restaurant that were showing sports including a tennis game and the Lakers vs Grizzlies basketball game. I saw LeBron and company against the Grizzlies with Scottie Pippen junior who is a dynamic 23 year old guard who while shorter than his hall of fame father still has serious game. Scottie Pippen attended the game so enjoyed my bowl of pho and got to take in some hoops. Recommended for tasty nourishing pho in the heart of Berkeley with plenty of vegan options.

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    Victor G.

    Pho Tasty opened in The Happy Holigan's vacated space. Interior totally furnished with wall murals. Offerings: Filet Mignon, tofu/vegetables, poultry, seafood, pork, stir fried noodles, charboiled meats, fried rice, pho Bo, pho ga, clay pots, apps, Eats: Bun Rieu (18) -a mix of tofu cubes, vermicelli noodles, ground pork meatballs, cha lau in a tomato & "fresh crab" broth. Didn't taste crab, tasted a lot of shrimp paste. Topped with scallion, cilantro, basil, iceberg lettuce, jalepeno slices, lime squeeze. -blood cubes, pig feet not noticed. The former due to many patrons dislike of it. *tastes similar though missing a few key items. Shrimp paste was the main reason for bun Rieu taste. Leftovers: -would have ordered something else if I had read ingredient list throughly. -difficult to access location due to routing on street traffic.

    Vegetable Pho Chay

    Not too busy on a Saturday, very clean restaurant. Workers are super nice. I got the vegetarian pho and it was great, broth could've been better. Would visit again!

    Menu as of Nov 2022
    Emmeline W.

    This corner keeps rotating businesses... Used to be Gecko Gecko Thai (hence the giant mosaic geckos) for a while, then some other short stints, then Happy Hooligans briefly, to Pho Tasty today. Def an upgrade but I imagine it's hard to stand out in the sea of Viet spots in Berkeley ._. Always empty... This location is only a street over from both University and Shattuck, but already sees drastically less foot traffic as it's tightly packed into the concrete jungle. We visited after a trip to the Saturday farmar on Center St. Service was slow, it seems like only one person is working here? AVOCADO CRAB RANGOON: There's very little crab flavor, mostly bland avocado and unseasoned wonton wrapper. The sauce is SO syrupy-sweet, tastes pre-made. CHICKEN RICE PLATE: Too salty, almost hard to eat. Chicken portions are also small for the price. Their fish sauce is extremely briny and acrid, not as sweet or as well-balanced as other spots... Didn't complement the rice or chicken at all. My bf's Seafood Noodle Soup was ok, good broth but not much seafood. Tigon is better.

    Wonton Noodle Soup
    May K.

    Looking for some good ole Noodle Soup comfort food and read the reviews about this place so thought I'd try it... I got the Wonton Noodle Soup with Egg Noodles. It came with a very generous amount of Shrimp & Pork Wontons with Sliced BBQ Pork on top with Bok Choy. De-lish!!!!! I also order the Egg Rolls but for $14 for 5 which came out to roughly $2.80 each and I thought it a bit pricey (maybe because I did a delivery order) but they were good! Over all this place is a little more pricier than other Vietnamese/Pho restaurants but the quality of food is superior! This place is definitely on my repeat list!

    Filet Mignon & Beefball Pho (top), Filet Mignon & Tendon Pho (bottom)
    Katherine G.

    Finally a decent pho spot near Berkeley! I came with a friend who recommended this restaurant, and was eager to see how it compared to other pho in the area. I feel like pho is one of those dishes that you can't really hide behind since the components that make it up are so simple and consistent. We came around noon on a Tuesday and it wasn't busy inside at all. The interior has tinted windows which is quite interesting, but it definitely feels like a more modern restaurant. I ordered a small filet mignon and tendon pho. It's interesting how their two sizes are small and XL, but I wasn't too hungry so I opted for the small. The portion was still very generous and I had a hard time finishing it. The noodles were cooked quite well with a decent chew, but I really loved the filet mignon and tendon pieces. They were both so tender and flavorful, and they didn't skimp on the portion either. The broth was quite good as well, so definitely a solid meal. Prices are a little high for pho but I guess it's a bit expected for the area. I'd certainly come back whenever the craving strikes :)

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    Excellent Viet food. Friendly service. Perfect for before theater at a Berkeley Rep or the Freight.

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    Great food, perfect service and very quiet. Waiter even talked us through not ordering too much, which helped a lot.

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    Pho was good. Service was fast. Good for children. I have not needed to wait to be served.

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    The food was good the experience was a great and I loved the ambiance would definitely go back there again

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    Really fast and nice ambiance. The pho is the best in Berkeley in my opinion and would highly recommend

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