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I recently decided to try this spot since I'm just starting to get into pho, and I was happy with my visit. The food came out extremely quickly, and we were seated right away, which I really appreciated. I ordered the number 8, and overall I enjoyed it. The only thing that threw me off a bit was the TVs in the restaurant playing political news the whole time. With the state of everything right now, it just felt like a vibe killer while trying to enjoy a meal. It's a small thing, but switching that up would make the atmosphere a lot more enjoyable in my personal opinion. That said, the food itself was solid, and I can see myself coming back for another visit.
Really authentic pho with a beautifully light, clean broth exactly how it should be. You can tell a lot of care goes into the flavor without it being overly heavy or greasy. The pho alone is worth coming back for. Tried the bún bò Huế as well which was a solid dish, but a bit too heavy on the spices for my personal taste, so I'd rate that a 4/5. Still well-prepared and hearty, just more intense than expected. Service was fast and efficient, and the food came out quickly. Overall, a great spot for authentic Vietnamese comfort food, especially if you love a lighter, well-balanced pho. Definitely recommend!
4/5 Food 4/5 Service 4/5 Space This space is special with unique menu items that you wouldn't normally find at an American Pho place like bone marrow.
The food was really good, and the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. However, I do wish the TVs hadn't been playing political content during dinner. It made the atmosphere feel a bit uncomfortable and took away from what otherwise could have been a relaxing experience. With everything going on in the world, sometimes it's nice to have a space where you can just enjoy a meal without being reminded of the political climate.
This section of town is an enclave and there are several Vietnamese restaurants. I liked the look of the vegetarian (chay) options at this one. It was a very fast pace of service; I probably hadn't been in my seat five minutes before my order was taken, and this distinctively fresh cuisine doesn't take long to make either. My summer rolls were straightforward, but satisfying. More importantly, the grilled tofu over rice I got was mouthwatering dish. Not because of the tofu itself, which was a bit sweet in flavor and not huge in portion. No, the broken rice was incredibly aromatic and I savored it in combination with the tofu, vegetables, and the chili oil available at the table. I didn't get a huge portion for this being an edge of town kind of place.I was also a tad confused on whether I could pay with my cards or not, but ultimately I got good food of a sort that I wasn't sure I could find in Richmond.
I haven't been to this place in years. It has changed to Pho Thien Phat it was formally Pho So 1. Well, decided to give it a go. I always go in with open honest mind, and hope it still just a as good as the former. So I am a creative habit so I normally start with "Goi Cuon" fresh shrimp & pork roll. You get 2 of them, but couldn't resist in digging in. Lol I loved the pork, shrimp, lettuceand rice wrap, but their was to much rice noodle filling for my taste. Tried the main dish "Bun Tom Thit Nuong" Grilled pork & Shrimp on rice vermicelli with no peanut on mine. It wasn't to bad l, but the pork was a little bland. All in all it was good. I may come back if I am in the area, but knowing me I am going to try other places
Pho Thein Phat is a great place. Tucked away, it is an unassuming spot. But, if you know you know. While the other location is definitely better in my opinion, this is still a top 5 Vietnamese spot in RVA. Service is good as well. Good boba too!
This pho was so good . The broth was excellent. The amount of brisket and really all the meats they gave up was a lot . I will be back !
There is no shortage of Pho places in RVA, but this one is a steady fave of mine. Kinda hard to find off of the Horsepen area, you'll need to look behind Full Key to figure out where they are. With veggie options for pho, that's always a plus, as well as delicious bahn mi if you're not looking for a soup situation. Solid choice if you're craving a standard pho experience. The staff are kind, and mostly hands off with your experience unless you need something. The place is ideal for groups 5-6 max, and isn't very loud so good for conversation. Not the cleanest place imo, the bathroom wasn't my fave to use. Parking is easy, they have a lot in front.
I got the pho($13) with slices of eye round steak, well done flank, fat brisket, tendon, and tripe and Vietnamese iced coffee ($6). The broth was one of the better ones in Richmond. Savory with the right amount of saltiness. There was also a generous amount of meat in the soup which I was surprised about. I very much enjoyed the Pho. Vietnamese coffee was strong and sweet, a very typical but good drink to have. Overall one of the better pho places in RVA, the generous meat portion is a big plus and a reason to come back again. Food: 8.7 Staff/service: 7.0 Value: 8.5 Overall: 8.3/10
Many say Pho Tay Do or Pho 79 is better, but I don't know, I'm just reviewing on my experience here. Very satisfied with my bowl at Pho Thien Phat. Broth had the right amount of herbal punch to give me that euphoric Pho feeling. You can just tell from the first taste of the broth whether it's too light or just off in general. If Pho Tay Do or Pho 79 is better then I'm excited to try those as well because Pho Thien Phat was legit! And that's coming from someone who grew up in Falls Church, VA with Pho 75, Pho Sate, etc. You may be tempted by Richmond BBQ and burgers, but don't sleep on Richmond Pho!
I was craving Pho, so we scanned Yelp and decided to try someplace new. Set off Horesepen in the middle of a lot of restaurants. it's pretty easy to fund. We were great and seated right when we walked in. A server arrived at our table pretty quickly to take our order, I had questions, and she didn't speak any English, so she walked away and sent someone to our table. This server answered our questions, though it was pretty abrupt. I wanted a bubble tea, too, yet he walked away too fast for me to order. Orders came out very fast. Egg roll filling was very dry I was surprised. Pho was just noodles and tofu - no vegetables. Broth was pretty flavorless Pork chop was flavored nicely What we ate: Pho Chay- vegetable noodles soup with tofu Cha Goa- pork and shrimp egg rolls Com Thit Nuong- grilled pork chop on broken rice My rating rationale +.5 Service +.5 Food~Taste/flavor/quality + 1 Presentation +.5 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value
We stopped by here from lunch and the plsce is packed! This is a big restaurant though so there were still room for my friend and I. Orders got taken within 5 minutes and food came within 19 minutes of us sitting down. The broken rice and pork chop was delicious. I love how tender, soft and perfectly seasoned they are. Portions are big too. The summer roll is good, small rolls and meat are thin though! My friend couldn't stop eating the fried rice eventhough he was so full. We also got the rainbow desset and it is not sweet at all!
5 months ago
This place never misses!!! It's tucked away in a little house looking restaurant. They are always busy. They have several seating options - tables for 2, group tables and a community table. They food is ready rather quickly and is very fresh. The pho bowl is so big, it could feed at least 3 people. The prices are good - especially with the portion sizes and the taste of the food. read more
2 months ago
Tried pho for the first time. Guy that took our order was very down to earth and friendly. Amazing service. Ordered the #1 pho with meatballs. Very generous portion and barely finished it. The steak was very tender and juicy and the noodles were airy and light. Experience was phenomenal. Will be going back again. read more
I recently decided to try this spot since I'm just starting to get into pho, and I was happy with my visit. The food came out extremely quickly, and we were seated right away, which I really appreciated. I ordered the number 8, and overall I enjoyed it. The only thing that threw me off a bit was the TVs in the restaurant playing political news the whole time. With the state of everything right now, it just felt like a vibe killer while trying to enjoy a meal. It's a small thing, but switching that up would make the atmosphere a lot more enjoyable in my personal opinion. That said, the food itself was solid, and I can see myself coming back for another visit. read more
Really authentic pho with a beautifully light, clean broth exactly how it should be. You can tell a lot of care goes into the flavor without it being overly heavy or greasy. The pho alone is worth coming back for. Tried the bún bò Huế as well which was a solid dish, but a bit too heavy on the spices for my personal taste, so I'd rate that a 4/5. Still well-prepared and hearty, just more intense than expected. Service was fast and efficient, and the food came out quickly. Overall, a great spot for authentic Vietnamese comfort food, especially if you love a lighter, well-balanced pho. Definitely recommend! read more
2 years ago
4/5 Food 4/5 Service 4/5 Space This space is special with unique menu items that you wouldn't normally find at an American Pho place like bone marrow. read more
The food was really good, and the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. However, I do wish the TVs hadn't been playing political content during dinner. It made the atmosphere feel a bit uncomfortable and took away from what otherwise could have been a relaxing experience. With everything going on in the world, sometimes it's nice to have a space where you can just enjoy a meal without being reminded of the political climate. read more
This section of town is an enclave and there are several Vietnamese restaurants. I liked the look of the vegetarian (chay) options at this one. It was a very fast pace of service; I probably hadn't been in my seat five minutes before my order was taken, and this distinctively fresh cuisine doesn't take long to make either. My summer rolls were straightforward, but satisfying. More importantly, the grilled tofu over rice I got was mouthwatering dish. Not because of the tofu itself, which was a bit sweet in flavor and not huge in portion. No, the broken rice was incredibly aromatic and I savored it in combination with the tofu, vegetables, and the chili oil available at the table. I didn't get a huge portion for this being an edge of town kind of place.I was also a tad confused on whether I could pay with my cards or not, but ultimately I got good food of a sort that I wasn't sure I could find in Richmond. read more
I haven't been to this place in years. It has changed to Pho Thien Phat it was formally Pho So 1. Well, decided to give it a go. I always go in with open honest mind, and hope it still just a as good as the former. So I am a creative habit so I normally start with "Goi Cuon" fresh shrimp & pork roll. You get 2 of them, but couldn't resist in digging in. Lol I loved the pork, shrimp, lettuceand rice wrap, but their was to much rice noodle filling for my taste. Tried the main dish "Bun Tom Thit Nuong" Grilled pork & Shrimp on rice vermicelli with no peanut on mine. It wasn't to bad l, but the pork was a little bland. All in all it was good. I may come back if I am in the area, but knowing me I am going to try other places read more
Pho Thein Phat is a great place. Tucked away, it is an unassuming spot. But, if you know you know. While the other location is definitely better in my opinion, this is still a top 5 Vietnamese spot in RVA. Service is good as well. Good boba too! read more
2 months ago
2 months ago
There is no shortage of Pho places in RVA, but this one is a steady fave of mine. Kinda hard to find off of the Horsepen area, you'll need to look behind Full Key to figure out where they are. With veggie options for pho, that's always a plus, as well as delicious bahn mi if you're not looking for a soup situation. Solid choice if you're craving a standard pho experience. The staff are kind, and mostly hands off with your experience unless you need something. The place is ideal for groups 5-6 max, and isn't very loud so good for conversation. Not the cleanest place imo, the bathroom wasn't my fave to use. Parking is easy, they have a lot in front. read more
5 months ago
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I got the pho($13) with slices of eye round steak, well done flank, fat brisket, tendon, and tripe and Vietnamese iced coffee ($6). The broth was one of the better ones in Richmond. Savory with the right amount of saltiness. There was also a generous amount of meat in the soup which I was surprised about. I very much enjoyed the Pho. Vietnamese coffee was strong and sweet, a very typical but good drink to have. Overall one of the better pho places in RVA, the generous meat portion is a big plus and a reason to come back again. Food: 8.7 Staff/service: 7.0 Value: 8.5 Overall: 8.3/10 read more
Many say Pho Tay Do or Pho 79 is better, but I don't know, I'm just reviewing on my experience here. Very satisfied with my bowl at Pho Thien Phat. Broth had the right amount of herbal punch to give me that euphoric Pho feeling. You can just tell from the first taste of the broth whether it's too light or just off in general. If Pho Tay Do or Pho 79 is better then I'm excited to try those as well because Pho Thien Phat was legit! And that's coming from someone who grew up in Falls Church, VA with Pho 75, Pho Sate, etc. You may be tempted by Richmond BBQ and burgers, but don't sleep on Richmond Pho! read more
I was craving Pho, so we scanned Yelp and decided to try someplace new. Set off Horesepen in the middle of a lot of restaurants. it's pretty easy to fund. We were great and seated right when we walked in. A server arrived at our table pretty quickly to take our order, I had questions, and she didn't speak any English, so she walked away and sent someone to our table. This server answered our questions, though it was pretty abrupt. I wanted a bubble tea, too, yet he walked away too fast for me to order. Orders came out very fast. Egg roll filling was very dry I was surprised. Pho was just noodles and tofu - no vegetables. Broth was pretty flavorless Pork chop was flavored nicely What we ate: Pho Chay- vegetable noodles soup with tofu Cha Goa- pork and shrimp egg rolls Com Thit Nuong- grilled pork chop on broken rice My rating rationale +.5 Service +.5 Food~Taste/flavor/quality + 1 Presentation +.5 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more
We stopped by here from lunch and the plsce is packed! This is a big restaurant though so there were still room for my friend and I. Orders got taken within 5 minutes and food came within 19 minutes of us sitting down. The broken rice and pork chop was delicious. I love how tender, soft and perfectly seasoned they are. Portions are big too. The summer roll is good, small rolls and meat are thin though! My friend couldn't stop eating the fried rice eventhough he was so full. We also got the rainbow desset and it is not sweet at all! read more
1 year ago
I ordered the small no. 1 Pho and a vietnamese iced coffee. 10 out of 10 on both. There was a lot of meat and noodles. More meat than other places. The coffee was rich and creamy and large. The service was quick and friendly. And the restaurant was large and had lots of room for small and large parties. read more
8 months ago
Have a cold? Go to pho thien phat. Have a bad day? Go to pho thien phat. Celebrating? Go to pho thien phat. Want the best pho in Richmond? Go to pho thien phat. Our go tos: #48, #10, #16, #29 The staff never say much and as an introvert I appreciate that, but they always make sure you're taking care of. The food comes out quickly and piping hot if you order pho. Excellent price to the quality and quantity of food. Top pho in Richmond by far. read more
2 years ago
Surprised to see so many pho places so close together but decided this time to try Pho Thien Phat. The summer rolls are superb. The peanut sauce accommodates the summer rolls really well. My son got pho and I ordered hu tieu. The soups were good and service was excellent. read more
2 years ago
I'm new to pho but I'm addicted. I ordered the Pho with brisket and thinly sliced beef (~$13) and a limeade (~$5). It was really good and the cold limeade compliented the piping hot pho perfectly. Although, I thought the limeade was on the expensive side I didn't regret it. I seasoned my pho (controversial, I know) with sriracha, hoison sauce, and chili oil. I added cilantro, mint, white onions, extra lime, and jalepenos. It was delicious. I noted, the fresh herbs and lime they gave me was fresh and free from blemishes. The service was great, every waitress checked in on me and my order was taken promptly. The resturant was nice and clean on the inside. I visited while on crutches and it was easy for me to get around. I would like to mention that the older lady that works there was extremely comforting and helpful. She made me feel special and I appreciated that. I saw in other reviews that it was a little dificult to find, I agree but that is not a deal breaker for me and was worth the search. read more
3 years ago
Was feeling under the weather and wanted to try a new pho spot in rva. I stumbled upon this place from yelp and decided to give it a go. The inside was very cute and homey (although a little hot), and we got seated right away. This place was one of the best pho spots I've ever tried in my life! Top 3 for sure. The broth was so rich and flavorful you didn't need any sauces! The price was a little steep compared to others I've been to, however, still satisfied w my overall experience (: read more
1 year ago
I LOVE this place, definitely would consider it a hole in the wall spot but those are obviously the best. I've been here twice now, service is great and fast. It get super busy around dinner time but they are always on top of things. I ordered the Pho with beef brisket. Previously I believe I got the 3 or 4 option and didn't enjoy the meats that much. This time the meat was perfect and not as chewy as my last experience. It was deliver and very affordable. Portion is huge which I definitely loved. I'm excited to try the other spots in the area read more
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Off the beaten path. As most delicious food places are. There were a few other Vietnamese places around here but I decided to go with my gut feeling from prior review photos. Plenty of parking in the front. I thought the price point was good and the food was just as good. It all looked and tasted fresh. We were greeted when we walked in and given a little extra time as my kiddos were looking over what they wanted. Didn't feel rushed. We really enjoyed our meal. read more
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2 years ago
Super super quick and good! I love coming here for a quick lunch. They're super fast about bringing you a drink, taking your order, and the food to table. I'd say it only took 5-6 minutes from ordering to get my food. I typically order the #4, which is the pho with various cuts of meat, and put in the basil, cilantro, bean sprouts, and lime juice. The broth is a little sweeter than I'm accustomed to but it's still super good. I tilt my bowl and scoop out every drop! Hence, why I don't have a photo for this meal. They have some fruity drinks and Vietnamese coffee, and they even give you a cute heart shaped stopper. My friend got hers super quick and we were both too stunned to speak. Ha! The parking lot is gravelly so if you don't like that, be aware, they do take cards so don't worry about having to have cash on hand. read more
We visited Pho Thien Phat today ! When walking in the staff instantly walk up to you , greet you and bring you menu's , silverware abs water . They were really nice and the was spacious. I order Ta'i chi'n ( the #12) . It came with slices of eye round steak ,well done brisket and I added flank . The broth was really flavorful! And I like the condiments they brought to the table along with the condiments on the table like chilli oil and hoisin sauce. Overall the food was really good , light and fulfilling. read more
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