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    Pho Tower

    4.1 (417 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    PHO TOWER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Joe G.

    The Pho is outstanding, when you're under the weather, this is possibly one of the best things you can do for yourself. Friendly staff. If there ever was a place that needs to put a sign on their door to shut the door, it's here. They have two doors and they don't shut and people don't realize it so it gets really drafty. Now when Kansas City has a cold night, these doors need to be shut, end of story.

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    Monte' J.

    Stiped by with the family. I ordered 2 appetizers, the egg rolls had a great crunch but the flavor came from the sauce 3/5. The BBQ pork buns had great texture and nice flavor but the pork it self was not seasoned just the bread 4/5. The water was cold but tasted like chlorine 1/5. I came for a family member but wouldn't come back on my own.

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    Jermaine R.

    I love coming here for pho. This place doesn't disappoint and the service is good. Inside is kind of dated but it's also clean in here.

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    Luis C.

    Came in on a gloomy Wednesday Morning and it was pretty packed, I didn't get sat right away because it seemed to be a one woman show at the time, she was taking orders on the phone, serving, filling take out orders and even seemed to work the kitchen as well. It was frustrating at first because I thought It would be a long wait, but she was a very impressive multitasker. I sat at the bar, got a menu, ordered pretty quickly and got my pho within mins and it was delicious! The broth was amazing and the steak was a little thicker then I'm use to but I still liked it. Def would go again, eventually someone came in to help her but either way I was impressed!

    Beef vermicelli. It had a large portion of beef.
    Happie M.

    Went there for a late lunch. There were only few people inside when got there. The place looked clean. I ordered the vermicelli beef and was surprised to see big portion. The service was great and the servers were attentive.

    Crab Rangoons, Spring Rolls + Peanut Sauce, BBQ Pork Buns and Steak Pho
    Colleen C.

    One of my top go-to spots in Kansas City! I probably get this at least once a week it's so good! The pho is amazing but have yet to try anything I don't love here. And if you've never tried the BBQ Pork Buns, they are NEXT LEVEL. Super quick for carry out orders but also great for dine-in as well!

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    Calie H.

    We came in for a quick "snack" Ordered a few appetizers. All were fresh and delicious. Plus, all were $10 each. Can't get that anywhere else in this economy. Service was great. All servers were very attentive and friendly. They have street parking and parking lot next to the bar. I will definitely back to try other items on their menu, like pho and banh mi. On Thursday, you can get banh mi and for BOGO for $3

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    Molly M.

    I often get their seafood pho to go, I ask for spiciness to go and they give me a chili paste that makes the broth so delicious. They give plenty of seafood to go in the box and are always ready promptly and kind.

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    Tiphany S.

    Hidden gem! Not many places offer veggie broth with their vegetable pho. But this place does and it was very good! Got my appetizer and food fairly quick, and the amount of noodles they give you is a filling amount! Parking is good too, as there is a parking lot next to it. 10/10 recommend giving this place a try!

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    Tara K.

    It was a Saturday in July and all my 20 year old daughter wanted for her birthday was Phó. I kid you not when I tell you that every other phó restaurant in the city was closed this day! On our FOURTH attempt looking for an open Vietnamese restaurant, we finally found this place. The food was delicious, the service was excellent. The pork buns were exceptional! The only complaint from our group was from the person that ordered the chicken curry. From someone that loves spicy food, the curry was a little over the top spicy for them. It wasn't our absolute favorite phò in the city, but it was pretty darn close and we really enjoyed our experience.

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    Derrisha I.

    I loved the service I received. The shrimp pho and shrimp spring rolls were okay. The vegetables that were served with the pho were no good but overall my experience trying pho was good.

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    9 months ago

    Jenny was wonderful food is absolutely amazing love this place I 100 percent recommend. Always fresh food. Sake is amazing!

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    Everything was really nice atmosphere the food and the service was wonderful. I really enjoyed myself there. I would recommend it to anyone.

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    Best pho in KC! Good service and the place always has seats available. I will always come here for fast service and great food.

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    Their Calamari is the best! Pho is also really good. Please come and support this place.

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    Amazing food! Love love love this place. Always a good time and a the food is outstanding!

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    Awesomeness! The calamari was yummy! The shrimp rolls were delish! And Pho was GREAT! We will be back for sure!

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