My friend and I met for lunch at 1. We left at 4:45. It was so awesome that they were so accommodating and didn't try to hurry us out of our table. We walked in and weren't sure if we sat ourselves or not. A server came out and showed us to a table with menus after a minute. It did take a little while for her to come back and take our order. We each ordered an XL bowl of phở ($18). I got the flank steak (tái) and she got the vegetarian (chay). The phở was delicious! The ratio of meat to noodles was appropriate. The add-ins (beansprouts, basil, lime and jalapeño slices) were the perfect amount for 2 bowls. We didn't eat the jalapeños, but we didn't leave anything else on the plate. I hate wasting food. I read that the service here is what is lacking. Our server came by twice to check on us, but didn't refill our glasses until I asked. She was the only one working the floor while we were there. It was busy enough that the noise level was high at times and then it lulled to just us talking. She didn't clear away our bowls and wasn't super attentive, but we didn't mind because we were catching up. As we were getting ready to leave, another worker came in, but the no one came out in the front for at least 10 minutes. One couple came in, sat down, looked at a menu and then left because no one even acknowledged them. Overall for us, we had a great experience. Food was yummy. Service was good for us since we didn't need much. Ambiance was elegant, but not. I'll be back for another bowl of phở. read more

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I am a pho connoisseur, and this place is fine. Definitely hits the spot of pho, but I feel like play it safe with their broth. It lacks real depth flavor, but at the end of the day it's just preference on how it's cooked. Plus you could always just modify it by adding different condiments but me personally I don't like to alter the art too much ! Also I came with my friends and he got ripped off, he got a small bowl size that was like 2$ less than a large and they were not kidding about it being a small size. I insist you to get a large or else your friend will be staring at you eat for another 10 minutes. read more

Yesterday was chilly and foggy -- a perfect day for some hot soup, so I decided to give this place a try. My first impression was that they could stand to update the very worn and cracked upholstery, but that doesn't affect the food, so I figured I'd try it. My second was that they need more people. The servers looked very rushed, but still managed to get the food out quickly and be friendly. My third impression was that the soup quite good, but did not match the description on the menu. The House Special Noodle Soup did not contain calamari, BBQ pork or fish balls, but did have poached quail eggs in a unique "Hershey's kiss" shape. Overall, good, but room for improvement. read more

Pho Tasty - House Special Seafood Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

I feel like you can never go wrong with a rice plate at any Vietnamese restaurant. I usually order the pho, but because it was a hotter day, I decided on some barbecue chicken. So flavorful! I like it without the sauce but it's served separate the dish so there's options! The portion is decently sized for it being $18. The only bad thing I have to say is that it is on the higher range for Vietnamese restaurants... especially if it's just chicken and rice plate:') read more

Pho Tasty - Chicken and rice plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

Very good pho. Light, tasty broth. Very fast and good service. Meats were tender not fatty, tofu was crispy. From the time we ordered food served in under 8 minutes. Street or lot parking. Clean and decent seating. For two dollars more get a large, it's another serving of pho. read more

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This was my second time here. Now I remember I didn't enjoy it the first time but I wanted to give them another try. I don't think $20 for soup is worth it at all. I ordered the seafood noodle soup with egg noodles. I got 2 small pieces of shrimp, 2 very small baby scallops, a few shredded pieces of imitation crab meat, 2 small fried fish cake and 2 tiny calamari. The following description sounded so good!! I was extremely disappointed. Staff were really nice. I came in on a Saturday evening. It wasn't busy at all. I don't think I'll be coming back here. SEAFOOD NOODLE SOUP Shrimp, scallop, calamari, fish ball, fried fish cake, and imitation crabmeat. read more

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Craving pho while visiting Davis and came across this awesome place! They were busy but we were seated right away. Unfortunately it seemed that there was only one waitress but boy was she hustling. She took our order quickly. We order the crab Rangoon and 2 large bowls of Pho. Our food came out pretty fast. Everything was hot and delicious. The restaurant was fair with lots of seating and decorated w 4 huge palm trees with lights. Unfortunately the bench seats are a bit worn and could use some TLC. Other than that, everything was pretty good. We'll definitely be back! read more

Pho Tasty - Crab Rangoon! Yummy! - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

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Got table of 5 seated really fast on a Saturday night when they were pretty busy. We all ordered different phos but only got 1 small plate of rau cai / toppings to share so we had to ask for more. Then they didn't have sauce cups for hoisin/siracha? So we had to ask for them too. My soup was pretty salty but the meat and noodles were alright. Kind of underwhelming flavor and the XL is not very big (I think it may be the same amount of noodle, but they just pour a lot more soup). read more

Pho Tasty - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

I was craving some takeout pho and noticed Pho Tasty was just a couple of blocks from my hotel in downtown Davis. So I headed on over and grabbed a bowl of noodly goodness (plus some eggrolls). The place was surprisingly quiet inside for what felt like a busy Thursday around the rest of town, and the decor was...interesting. I headed up to the counter, where the service wasn't exactly friendly (but not necessarily unfriendly), ordered my food, and it was miraculously set before me just a few minutes later. Super fast service - yay! So I walked the three blocks back to my hotel, got into my jammies, and sat down to watch some TV and eat my dinner. Imagine my SHOCK that there was not a single utensil or napkin included! Not even some chopsticks. Faced with having to eat my pho using the coffee stir stick from my in-room Keurig machine, I put a jacket on over my PJs and headed down to the hotel bar, where the server blessed me with some utensils and napkins. I enjoyed the pho itself, and loved how much tendon was included (usually it seems like an ingredient that other pho places are stingy with). The eggrolls were delicious, too. Maybe they can't give utensils due to regulations? I'm not sure. But they should have at least said something or asked. read more

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Beautiful and calm setting. Spring rolls and Banh Mi sandwich were wonderful. Feng Shui atmosphere read more

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This place was really good, the goua bao with duck was really tasty. And the pho soup wasn't sweet either it was tasty and savory! As for the meat over rice that was good as well I would order everything again and try their noodle soup next time. Service was nice and it was really quiet when we went. The only thing was the soda was flat and the flies lol read more

Pho Tasty - Meat over rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

Nothing hits the spot more than pho on a chilly and overcast day. Pho Tasty is located in downtown Davis. The restaurant has a lovely chill vibe to it, and the inside is well-maintained. The ambience is great with low volume music playing in the background, giving it a classy feel. I went for the seafood pho and it was delicious! The broth wasn't too strong and the noodles were just right. This item in particular was much pricier than what I'm used to in other places, but the other menu items go for a more reasonable price. Service was great and I'm overall satisfied with my visit. I will be coming back when I'm in the area! read more

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An old friend from elementary school and I decided to meet at Pho Tasty for lunch as neither of us had been there before. Reading the reviews on Yelp and looking at the pictures, it appeared to me that the only pho options had a beef broth. On looking at the menu I discovered that there were also pho dishes with chicken and vegetarian broth. It was a very warm day so both of us decided to try the Banh Mi. She had the BBQ pork and I had the chicken. Both were served with regular French fries, not the sweet potato fries mentioned on the menu. The sandwich was fine. The French fries got soggy very quickly. We arrived when they opened for the day at 11 a.m. Actually we arrived early and were relieved that the door was open so we could get out of the heat. The waiter came right over and seated us and brought us menus and water. There was a steady stream of customers. Some of the dishes that were delivered to nearby tables looked very good. read more

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Solid place for Vietnamese noodles (for Davis), variety of options in this category. They get extremely crowded during cold days. Everything is decent. Service can be a little slow, but I have seen them be extremely busy and completely empty, so I think it's hard for them to staff in this college town. Glad to have them so I don't have to drive to Sacramento too often. Although I still do if I want really good Viet food. read more

I typically don't go to Vietnamese restaurants because I have my grandma's delicious homemade meals, but I keep coming back to Pho Tasty at least once a month for their beef pho. Pho Dac Biet: - Flavor 100/10, amazing salty flavors as is without sauces. This dish is the reason I keep coming back - The portion sizes have definitely gotten smaller over the past year. An XL (now $18) used to be plenty for me & my gf to share, but now it's like an appetizer. However, if you get a Small with extra noodles, it's enough to share (although not as much soup) Bun Bo Hue: - Flavor 3/5. I love this dish in general and have had it many times in the US and Vietnam. The look and smell of the dish was accurate, but it didn't taste quite right. It tasted like the flavor was in the background and more of a smell - For $20, I was disappointed that it came with a tiny amount of noodles I wouldn't get the Bun Bo Hue again, but I highly recommend this place for their Beef Pho !! read more

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Banh Xeo was super good! I highly recommend Serving is good for 2 people. Service was a bit slow, but employee was really helpful and nice. Ambiance was a pretty! I ate here in the day time, I bet the lighting would be even better at night. read more

Pho Tasty - Banh Xeo - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

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I came here for lunch the other day, it was cute inside very small but clean. The staff was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Pho Bo Filet - it was good, a little sweeter than I expected... and I wish the meat was cut into slightly smaller pieces. I think next time I go I'll try the veggies, my friend got that and it was packed full of veggies and looked amazing. I will try it again! read more

Pho Tasty - Pho Bo Filet Mignaon Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

No noddles and reduces the amount of protein for a pick up order. Avoid unless dining in. read more

Pho Tasty - A pick order from here did not contain noodles and reduced the amount of meat. Avoid this restaurant unless you are eating there in person. - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

Service is great! The crab rangoons are the best I ever had. The pho is magical. The setup in side is also very nice. Best pho place read more

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BEST PHO IN YOLO COUNTY!!!!! I've been coming here for years and I've never been disappointed with the food or service even when it's busy. The broth is so rich I don't even add any extra sauces. The noodles are chewy like they're fresh, the meat is always perfectly tender. I've had pho where the meat is tough as jerky but you'll never experience that here. I moved away for a bit, but every time I came to visit I made sure to stop by here for a dinner because it is seriously that amazing. Don't go anywhere else for pho in Davis, once you come here nowhere else will be the same. The place is clean, they renovated since I first started coming here and it's got a nice vibe. Can't praise this place enough. read more

Pho Tasty - Pho with filet mignon and beefball - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

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Y'all don't even know..... Pho Tasty is unironically the most underrated spot in Davis. It is unbelievably amazing. The broth is very flavorful, quick service, even the music is good too!!! We always get an appetizer; we recommend the egg rolls and the crab rangoons. Please go. 100000000/10!!!! read more

Pho somewhat tasty. I suppose it was okay, but certainly not the tastiest. I wouldn't come here again though. There are better options around this area. read more

we are never disappointed here! even when we came in there was one server and it was super busy just for there to be only one server but he was still amazing. The pho and egg rolls will always be my fav! good price for what you get and will recommend to anyone! Not to mention i love the restaurant itself it's so cute. read more

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Good food! Every thing was fresh. Spring rolls are a must always. We got pork for eveythubg, so tender and tasty. Service was fast, seated right away. read more

Pho Tasty - Pork Chop Over Rice Spring Roll Guo Bao - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

Don't let the outside of this establishment fool you! Inside decor was cute, with string lights and fake palm trees. Service was so fast. Menu items were very pricey. About $16 for a Small and $18 for XL. Obviously I opted for the XL filet mignon + tripe pho. I also ordered a combo appetizer platter ($18 - also pricey IMO). Not sure why I ordered a fried platter dish but at the time I was ordering with hungry eyes and it sounded great. It comes with 2 of: coconut shrimp, tempura, egg rolls, dumplings, and crab Rangoon, and a sweet chili sauce. And to wash it all down I ordered Thai tea which was the right amount of sweetness. I was more than content with the pho. Great flavor, lots of noodles, meat, and tripe. They offer different noodle options on the menu, but comes with the standard thin noodles if you don't make a selection. Would absolutely come back here. read more

Pho Tasty - View from the back booth. - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

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As a Davis native, I have seen the revolving door of restaurants coming in and out of this location at 3rd and G street. I don't remember trying many of the previous restaurants, but hope Pho Tasty is here to stay. My party got the Bun Rieu and two bowls of the vermicelli noodles, one with Chicken and one with filet mignon. Everyone loved their entrees, which were super flavorful and reasonably priced. I got the chicken vermicelli noodle bowl, and loved that they had condiments in addition to the sweet and tangy sauce to season the bowl (chili chunch, jalapenos in vinegar). Will definitely be back the next time I am in Davis! read more

They make decent Bahn Mi sandwiches, accompanied by sweet potato fries, and they are very prompt with to-go orders

My go to to place when I'm missing home locally. It a right on g street right across from temple coffee. I Love everything they have from the pho dishes, rice, vermicelli, and appetizers. I've pretty much have eaten through there whole menu. I'm a sucker for the clay pots with rice. But the rolls a delicious as well. On cold days I Love ordering the pho soup with filet mignon beef & flank it always hits the spot and just fills us up right. Appetizers Love the bao, crab Rangoon and egg roll for that category. The pork Vermicelli is killer and the catfish clay pot is another of my favourites. It's definitely a place we come once a month to either do lunch or dinner. Definitely give 'em a try. read more

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Pho Tasty has definitely stepped up their game since the last time I visited! Got the pork vermicelli bowl with egg roll and it was delicious! Loved the cucumber, mint, and fish sauce! Very flavorful! I tried their pho dac biet the last time I was here, also pretty good! I'll definitely come back! Just a heads up to LA folks tho, the pricing here is definitely more than other viet places. A bit more expensive, but Davis rent is high, so just know to expect it. read more

Pho Tasty - Pork vermicelli bowl with egg roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

The broth has so much flavor! Looks like Tinys Kathiew from TikTok, full of flavor!!! The best pho I've had so far

Ordered the special house noodle soup and pot stickers. Pot stickers are awesome. Haven't tried the soup yet but literally staring at ONE small piece of shrimp, TWO pieces of imitation crab and two pieces of the three other items. Basically $20 for some noodles. This is crazy. read more

Pho Tasty - House Special Noodle Soup. Are the tariffs hitting Pho restaurants?! - Vietnamese Near Me - Davis, California

Spring rolls. Vietnamese chicken salad. Pork boa. All of it was refreshing and delicious.

Mediocre pho and food. I was disappointed by this place after seeing good reviews on Yelp. The food is on the pricier side, $10 for a SMALL pho and $12 for a banh mi. You get what you get on the outskirts of the Bay Area though. I noticed in my pho the rice noodles were in a large clump and hard to separate. The texture was especially off putting- slimey and mushy. The noodles were over cooked or weren't rinsed properly. It seemed like that the meat and tripe was also skimped on. The broth was bland and I had to load it with some hoisin sauce and sriracha. My boyfriend got the banh mi and it came with a minuscule amount of fries? Lol. That's the first time we've seen French fries being served with banh mi. The banh mi was decent but not as heavily loaded as other places. The spring rolls were pretty good and were larger than I expected. We felt rushed while eating here, maybe around 20 minutes in eating, a server went by to drop off our bill at the table rather than us asking for it. It's unlikely that I will be returning here as the food and service were both mediocre. read more

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We were in town with some friends. We wanted thai food but to find out it closed and this pho tasty took over. So we gave it a try since it was across from temple coffee which was the plan to get some coffee after lunch. . We walked in and they still have the fake coconut trees so yay. The layout is cozy with comfy grey chairs. The esthetic is great inside. Just a little crowded because of limited space. . Bun rieu - I ordered it and I loved it. It wasn't too salty. I loved the pork meatballs in it. The soup hit the spot for the bright sunny day. . Beef pho - according to my friend it was good. It was a little salty. Can't go wrong with a classic beef pho. . Bun xieo - Crispy egg pancake. The size was big and lots of veggies came with it. If your craving some salad or refresh dish or a dish to share, this is the one. It was light too packed with flavors. . Overall service was ok. They came to refill water. Sometimes we ask them something but there is no reply but they bring you the things you asked. Just they don't tell you they hear you. Other than that it was a nice experience and we would come back and try other items when in the area. Thanks for reading and have a yelptastic day. read more

We're looking for pho places in Davis and came across this one. I agree with the 4 star rating from my fellow helpers. Service is a bit slow and unorganized and that is the only reason why this place isn't at or above 5 starts. They are friendly and helpful just long waits and unorganized. Anyways - the pho!! Best pho this side of the Mississippi! You can add lemon and jalapeños and basil etc etc, but it needs NOTHING! Perfection in a bowl! The noodles are the perfect consistency and do not get mushy as you continue to eat. The meat is prime cuts and perfectly cooked as well. Can't say enough about the food - just amazing! I'll be back Pho sure! read more

I love this place overall. Sometimes the wait can be long or they might forget a adjustment on my order but compared to pho king in town this place has always been good. I usually get the veggie broth pho and the flavors of the broth are good on their own, the appetizers are always delicious and the staff is nice. I think when the place is busy sometimes they can mess up things here and there but I would still come back because of the positive experiences that i did have. read more

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Solid 3 stars - OK The PHO. The broth is darker than what I am used to, not as clean and light tasting. Its good in its own way but not what I am used to. The XL bowl is a normal Large size. When I ordered it and the waitress asked if I was really hungry I was scared but its just a Large sized portion (compared to other pho places in little Saigon in Sac). Also at $17 for the XL bowl I feel like the quantity of filet was not enough. Would I be back? Possibly. The service was good, place is clean, pho came out fast. Only 1 napkin though. read more

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Best pho spot I've tried in Davis! I wish this was here when I lived here. All dishes are not classic Vietnamese dishes some are other Asian type dishes. I ordered the specialty pho and duck baos. Both were tasty. The pho (large) I finished at the restaurant and the bao I took home to eat and they were still tasty the next day. If paying by card, the waiter/waitress goes to your table to scan the card. read more

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I live in the Bay area so I have very high standards for pho. I ordered the combo pho. The broth was flavorful but the meat wasn't super tender. I also ordered thai tea and it tasted authentic. Considering the limited options in Davis, I'd say this is the best pho in town. The interior is very pretty too! read more

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*** Vegetarian Review *** The latest pho/bánh mì-house in Davis has a nice selection of vegetarian food and the service is super friendly. Comparison: Although nothing compares to the Huong Lan (South Sac) because their bánh mì has vegetarian meats like a veggie BBQ pork (YUM!), you don't have to drive across the Causeway to get a very tasty bánh mì in Downtown Davis. I haven't tried the pho just yet, but will update the review once that happens. Would I Come Back Test? Yes and often. At the time of this review, I've already enjoyed Pho Tasty 4 times. It is on the regular food rotation. Four tips for first timers: 1. Plenty of street parking. 2 hours free for the most part. After 6pm (I think), there is no time limit. 2. When ordering at all Vietnamese restaurants, make sure to ask for "no fish sauce." You don't have to worry about their tofu bánh mì, but I'm sure the other dishes have fish sauce if you want to keep it vegetarian friendly. 3. Call in advance if you want bánh mì. They only order enough for the day so if was a particularly busy lunch, they may not have enough bread for their dinner crowd. We learned that the hard way. 4. Two tvs - on all my visits, they have sports on. Tofu Bánh Mì ($7, Grade A): Vietnamese sandwich with all the usual suspects in the sandwich pool. Jalapeño, cilantro, pickled carrot, daikon, and house special sauce. The bread is fresh and unlike other bánh mì, they don't toast the bread. I prefer this because if you already got the "untoasted" part of this review, you know what I'm talking about. That toasted roll can wreak havoc on the upper mouth because it be so hard. The tofu is prepared fresh and the star of the show is that special house sauce. I can't get enough of it. Bonus --- $7 would be a decent price for the sandwich alone, but this is like a Vietnamese Meal Deal. It comes with sweet potato fries and a choice of soda or unsweetened iced tea. Sorry ... Thai Tea or Vietnamese Coffee cannot be substituted. We asked. Sweet Potato Fries - Grade A. They come out piping hot. 'Nough said. Bánh Xèo ($12, Grade B): Vietnamese crepe with onion and beansprouts. It usually comes with shrimp and pork, but can be easily prepared without those to make it vegetarian. We added tofu. This popular street snack is served with a side of lettuce, cilantro, assorted Vietnamese herbs, and house vinaigrette sauce on the side. Although it looks like an egg crepe, there is no egg. This savory fried pancake is made of rice flour, water, and turmeric powder. How does it taste? Well, best described by the prep. "Xèo" means sizzle which refers to the loud sound the rice batter makes when it is poured into the hot skillet. It's a little crunchy and a lot greasy. Since I didn't have a dipping sauce, I actually enjoyed cutting off a piece and putting it in my bánh mì to resemble a fried egg feel. Plus the bread helps combat the greasiness of the dish. Bottom line, if you didn't know, it tastes like a crepe thinly dipped in egg and then fried. The house sauce has fish sauce so unfortunately, the replacement is just a simple soy sauce and not like the vegetarian sauces Huong Lan or Pho Le Hoa (Vallejo/Vacaville, CA). I hope this eventually gets upgraded because soy sauce by itself really isn't a dipping sauce. Spring Roll ($7, Grade B): Rice paper wrapped with fresh vermicelli noodle, lettuce, Vietnamese coriander, mint, and cilantro. Served with a peanut sauce on the side. Presented nicely on the platter. They are on par with other spring rolls and I would order again with one exclusion. Vietnamese coriander really overtakes all other flavors here that even the peanut sauce couldn't battle it. Next time ... no Vietnamese coriander. Bottom Line: I have been back at least 4-5 times for the incredible $7 bánh mì meal deal. The restaurant staff are super friendly and they do their best to keep their guests separated for social distancing protocols. The food comes out quick so if you're in a hurry for lunch, this is your spot. read more

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