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    Pho This Way

    4.3 (243 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles, Bars
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    PHO THIS WAY ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Pho on top and shaking beef with garlic noodles on bottom
    Dianna P.

    VERY happy! I know there are so many options around here that we've had before, but on this day we decided to try Pho This Way where we were able to be seated immediately for a Saturday lunch. It smells delicious as soon as you walk in and even better tasting. I originally wanted pho but I decided to get the shaking beef with garlic noodles and it was a huge portion size and very flavorful. I'm also glad they used good quality beef. I also tried my husband's pho and their broth is exactly how I like my pho broth to be. Personally, I'm no pho connoisseur but I think this one might be the better pho options around here lol.

    Combination pho
    Yixin W.

    Very solid pho shop. Came with my son after his weekend practice. It's clean and the serve was really friendly. We ordered special combination pho, some fresh spring rolls. They are delicious. I will return.

    Shaking Beef Garlic Noodles!
    Kelli K.

    Order the Shaking Beef Garlic Noodles! Best Garlic Noodles I've had! I've been craving it since the last time I was in the area. Love the tender beef and flavorful noodles! Don't skip on the sauce! Dip the noodles or pour it over! Delicious! I'll be back!

    Rayna T.

    Food and service here are amazing. The place is pretty inside. Plenty of seating inside and out. I came a little after they opened, so we got the place to ourselves. I ordered their Bún bò Huế, fried egg rolls, and brisket soup with thin noodles. My kids loved it. They said the broth and flavors were all there. The Bún bò Huế was really good. The pork was a little tough, but the beef was super tender. I just wish it had a little more spice. Other than that, I'll be coming back.

    Pho Tron This Way
    Jessica H.

    Was in the area for a different restaurant which was unfortunately due to cleanliness. Found this spot within walking distance. Was quickly greeted, offered water and menus. Ordered...Pho Tron This Way (5/5) The food came quick and hot. Initially thought it was on the pricy side but was shocked by the amount of meat in the dish. It's a dry mix flat rice noodle with a sweet soy sauce and various cuts of beef, topped with fried shallots and peanuts. A side of hot beef broth with beef and meatballs. Side plate of beans sprouts, basil, jalapeño and lemon. It was well balanced, flavorful and filling. It's a generous portion but I manage to finished everything. I left happy to have found this gem. Highly recommend!

    Janine N.

    I am not sure when, but this place quickly became one of my favorite spots in Vietnam town. I've tried several items on their menu, like the Salt Roasted Squid, Fried Chicken Cartilage with Fish Sauce, Fried Rice, Pho, and Bun Bo Hue, but my absolute favorite is the Fried Chicken Rice Plate with Fish Sauce. The others are good, but this rice plate is on another level. Definitely very flavorful and delicious. It's heavy on the fish sauce, so if you're not used to Vietnamese fish sauce, it might be a bit strong/quite overpowering for your palate. If I had one tiny thing: the prices are a bit on the higher side compared to some other pho places in the area. But given the quality and the experience, I still think it's worth it. Additionally, the service here is great. Nice and friendly group of people. It's a family-run place, so it has a really homey, comfortable vibe. They're not fancy or over the top, but they make sure you have what you need. Overall, I definitely recommend this place! If you want an authentic Vietnamese spot, but not feeling the fish sauce, there are always lots of other items on the menu to choose from that are also very good.

    Hủ tiếu xào cay bò Thái-spicy stir fried  rice noodle Thai-style

    Food was great!! We love the hongkong style shrimp, Thai-style fried noodle with beef, and spicy crab fried rice. The mango salad was bit too much onion, but the flavor was good too.

    Oc Ca Na Xao Bo Bap - Ca Na Snails Stir-Fried with Butter & Corn
    Kelly N.

    Came back to this restaurant with some friends to try other dishes. We got a few new dishes and the only good ones were the beef pho, deep fried noodle, and bun thit nuong cha gio. The snail dish was not as good. Too much butter and cheese? The banana blossom special goi dish had this smell like it was contaminated with a cleaning solution. Overall, the customer service was great and the food came out fast.

    Pho Ap Chao
    Dylan B.

    The first few times we came to the Vietnam Town area, we wanted to stop by the famous Pho Hanoi and California Bakehouse as per recommendations from locals. But when those spots had a huge line out the door, we opted for Pho This Way instead and were pleasantly surprised. There wasn't too many people in the restaurant when we got seated. The restaurant has a cute little space and was very orderly and clean. The staff was attentive to us and got us started with ordering pretty quickly. We orderd the Pho Suon Bo (beef rib) and Pho Ap Chao (crispy fried pho). The pho broth was nice and rich with a solid amount of food albeit still somewhat expensive at the price point or arouond $17-$18. The pho ap chao was surprisingly good - it can be quite a hit or miss depending on the restaurant. I really like when places deep fry thicker cut noodles as they can get really crispy while still holding gravy sauce and the veggies/protein well. Pho This Way is a solid choice in the sprawling shopping center of Vietnam Town for anyone coming through for a visit.

    Getting Ready to enjoy this Bun Bo Hue - Spicy Vermicelli Noodle Soup with Pork & Beef.
    Robert B.

    Service was on point since i was greeted right away and was here for happy Hour...tasty Hot broth went down well!

    Andrew N.

    Saw that had a dry mix pho and I knew I had to try it. Fish sauce chicken wings (4/5): it comes with plenty of pieces. The fish flavor was great as it was tangy, sweet, and sticky. However I thought the chicken was a bit too dry for me. Pho tron this way (4/5): Tron means to mix in Vietnamese. The dry part comes with pho noodles, a sweet mix sauce, meat, peanuts, and other vegetables. In addition it also comes with broth, meat, and beef ball. The sauce was sweet but I felt like something was missing to make it satisfied, but it was still good. I also really enjoy the broth just in case you're sick of the dry part. Lemon chanh soda (4/5); Not as sweet as I hoped, but it tasted more like the plum soda. Overall I really enjoyed my time here. Really excellent service

    Pho Tron This Way
    Amity H.

    After passing by so many time, I finally stopped by to try it out and this did not disappoint! Let me just say they do not skimp on the portions! Tried the Pho Tron This Way (stir fry noodles with a side of pho broth), Bun Bo Hue, and Fried Chicken Wing with Fish Sauce. Everything was delicious! Friendly service and checked in on us multiple times to make sure everything was good. I would recommend trying this place out!

    Hung L.

    Stopped by Pho This Way and ordered the pho đặc biệt with beef rib, and it definitely hit the spot. The bowl came out steaming hot with a rich, beefy broth that was clean and comforting, not overly greasy. The beef rib was the star . Huge, tender, and full of flavor, easily falling off the bone and making the bowl feel extra satisfying. The rest of the meats were solid, the noodles were cooked well, and the portion size was generous. Garnishes were fresh, and everything tasted balanced once you added a bit of hoisin, chili, and lime. Service was quick and straightforward, and the space was casual and comfortable. Perfect for any pho craving. Very solid pho, especially if you're craving a beef rib bowl. I'd definitely come back.

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    Food was yummy, staff are friendly, cozy vibe for family. Characteristic of Vietnamese food

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    Food is good i like bun bo hue in here, Service they are friendly and niceee, The atmosphere is comfortable and clean.

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    Great selection of Vietnamese favorites and some surprises like snails / mussels / clams / lau overall Fantastic food - no notes

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