It is my first time trying Vietnamese cuisine, I am so glad I was recommended pho valley. The seating area is very peaceful with a welcoming atmosphere that only a local restaurant has. The coffee tastes amazing and it is very strong without being bitter. The fried rice will always be on my order going forward. I also recommend the pork Banh Mi sandwich. read more

Pho Valley - C6. BBQ Chicken with Rice The chicken is very tender and juicy! - Vietnamese Near Me - Monongahela, Pennsylvania

The pho broth was pretty good and the flavor was nice. The meat was okay, I've had better brisket / shank, but the beef balls were good. Not a huge fan of leaving the head of the bean sprout on but that's personal preference. Overall, nothing super mind blowing but if you are craving pho it gets the job done. Service was fast and prompt. Went on a weekday morning and it was us and another customer. Inside was clean and cozy. Would come again if I was in the area and wanted pho. read more

Pho Valley - P4. Pho Valley - Vietnamese Near Me - Monongahela, Pennsylvania

I am not usually around this area of town and rerouted my trip to try Pho Valley out after checking out Falling Waters. PV is a mom and pop owned location that makes a great Pork chop rice dish and yummy Vietnamese Coffee. The menu had enough variety to choose from and It was better than going to any fast food plus owner was extremely polite. read more

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Great food and great service! Family friendly. Good value for the price. Owner is welcoming and friendly.

Yum! Everyone in our family loves pho so it is always fun to try out a new place. The space was very clearly a different type of estrangement before (I'm guessing some sort of deli) so don't expect anything special about the decor. But that doesn't matter because the food and service are delicious! The menu has traditional Vietnamese options (pho, bahn mi, noodle bowls) but also has things the less adventurous eaters will enjoy (fried rice) We started with fried spring rolls and fresh spring rolls. The fresh ones are a really nice size and the peanut sauce served with them is delicious. Something we loved is that there is a kids portion size for the pho! It was $9.99 and still a nice size portion. They also don't add the onions. My daughter was thrilled! I had the beef pho. Huge portion, tasty broth and a variety of meat. I don't like the meatballs (nothing against their preparation of them, I don't like them anywhere) so when we go back I'll make sure to tell them not to include them. My son had the chicken fried rice and while it was a pretty standard fried rice, he really enjoyed it. One thing to note is that the entire staff is a husband and wife team (she cooks, he's the host/server) so if there are several parties in the restaurant it might take awhile to get your food. It is absolutely worth the wait, though! read more

Wow!! The absolute best Pho I've ever had. And I've had quite a bit of Pho over the years on the west coast. I discovered this hidden little gem nestled along the road in Monongahela while driving through one day. My husband and I finally gave it a try today and we were absolutely blown away! The owner, Duong was our server and what a super nice and interesting man. He told us all about his life in Vietnam and how he and his wife ended up in the area. He explained every dish to us and how the flavors were developed. Not only was the Pho broth spot on and delicious, the fresh spring rolls were amazing. My husband got the egg rolls and chicken wings. He said both were the best he's ever had. I cannot wait to come back! read more

When walking in you can tell it's a family own business. You see their family photos post along the wall. The owner was very nice and came to take our order. We order quite a few things. Nothing came out first. We waited 30mins for all the food to come out at the same time. And we were starving so it seems so long. However the food was all outstanding!!! We got the combo pho and the broth was probably the best we've had in the Pittsburgh area. Rich and flavorful! I like the black pepper that's added in! The Banh mi was great too! Just portioned correctly and the bread was soft and crispy! We got the rice plate with pork and a egg. The pork chop was cooked perfectly and super flavorful! I also ordered the combo fried rice and it was good! Not to saucey or oily! read more

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get the wings please these things are so good service is great guy who owns is very cool

This family owned Vietnamese restaurant is one of handsome husband and I's favorite places to grab food for date night. They have a simple menu that is oh so delicious. I usually stick with the Bun Thit Nuong -- it's so good that it never gets old. I want to buy a big bottle of whatever they marinade the beef in. Make sure to add the egg roll onto your B-11 order. The crisp along with the crunch of the fresh veggies perfectly matches the softness if vermicelli noodles and the richness of the beef and shrimp. The banh mi sandwich is also a winner in the menu. The portion sizes are generous. I'm always more than full. Customer service is speedy. The owner is very friendly and is never too busy to personally greet his customers. This past Tuesday, he even threw in a free Thai tea with my order. Let's support local! We all gotta eat! Let's keep take out orders coming their way during these difficult times. read more

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My friend told me about this little gem down on Route 88 and I had been looking forward to trying it. The spring rolls are perfect. Fresh, tasty and all the right ingredients. Then, the shrimp pho came. Everything tasted just right. Lots of shrimp. I was informed they used healthy green bean sprouts. Big fan! Got the house fried Rice for dinner. read more

Pho Valley - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Monongahela, Pennsylvania

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If I could give a 3.5, I would. The place is a "4 star", in my opinion. However, there are some things that I have issues with, that would warrant me giving a "3 star"--but I am not doing so at this time because of the positives that we experienced. Will update accordingly next time we try it, and see if we receive the same issues that I will discuss. With our first time here, we can agree with the other reviews that the owner is very friendly, kind, and is willing to discuss the menu with anyone who has questions. For drinks, their thai tea was awesome, and trying the basil seed drink was interesting. The Basil Seed Drink had little seed-bubble things going on in a banana-honey type flavored drink...very interesting. Really liked them both. For appetizers, we tried the egg rolls and the fresh spring rolls. I was a bit unimpressed with the egg rolls, but, was "wow'd" by the fresh spring rolls. This was the first place that I have had them where they included a slice of bbq pork inside. They were huge, and delicious! Absolutely loved the peanut sauce that came with them. For dinners, we tried the chicken fried rice and their home made Pho. The chicken fried rice was good, but I was not overly impressed. While I think it was good, I do not believe it warranted the price charged for it. The Pho was good, with regards to the broth. I was a little thrown off by the beef that came with it, as it had A LOT of fat/gristle. I did not like the meatballs that came with it at all. They were very rubbery, and extremely suspicious. If I got this again, I would more than likely ask that they be left out. Overall, it was good...but I do not think the prices charged are commensurate with what should be charged for what you're getting. We do want to return, and try some of the other items, though. I will update accordingly. read more

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I cannot say enough great things about Pho Valley. We go at least once a week. The owner is very kind and always provides great conversation if time permits. We typically get the Pho Valley Soup. It's absolutely delicious, the flavor is so rich and deep and it absolutely warms you up every time you eat it. It's fantastic for take out too if you don't have time to sit and eat it. I prefer dining in, it's a quiet little restaurant and there is just something special about eating there. I can't forget to mention the Thai Tea, so good, I could drink it by the gallon! Next time you're in the Mon Valley area i absolutely recommend stopping by! read more

Pho Valley - P4. Pho Valley - Vietnamese Near Me - Monongahela, Pennsylvania

Food was amazing! My husband got the chicken wings, crunchiest wing I've ever eaten! I got the bun thit nuong, which is beef with a couple shrimp, noodles, and salad, it was delicious, beef was flavorful and tender, the sauce that came with it finished the dish off nicely. We also got egg rolls which are little but probably the best I've ever had. You get two in an order so it makes up for their size. I am already thinking about when I'll return for the soup! Owner is so sweet and is very informative on the dishes you order. He also gifted us Thai tea! read more

Seeing a Vietnamese roadside diner on Rt. 88 south of Pittsburgh was enough of a surprise that I had to stop. When I walked in, the place was very clean and very empty except for the owner's daughter quietly eating dinner in the corner booth. Then the customers began arriving. The four or five customers who came and went each had compliments for the owner. This spoke volumes. They weren't just happy that Pho Valley was there... they sounded downright grateful. There is a covered outdoor seating area, which I wish I'd seen first -- it was a beautiful early evening and the restaurant backs onto an undulating golf course. Next time I go, I'll take an after-dinner walk along the golf cart paths. I haven't mentioned the food. The more thorough reviews here get it right, so I'll just add that the food struck me as not just fresh, but *clean*. I'd done a favor for my body by eating there. The food has to be good, because the restaurant isn't fancy enough to distract from any other deficiencies. And good it is. My favorite part was the sweet, thin sauce poured over the Bun Thit Nuong noodle salad. That, and the spring roll with peanut sauce. As I packed up my leftovers, I listened to the owner discuss with another customer why he uses one type of cucumber over another in his dishes. There's some obvious thought and care here. Monongahela got lucky when this restaurant arrived. Don't let this place go out of business, folks. ALSO: Check out the handwritten signs in the restroom. They're charming and on point. I won't say anything more -- it would be a spoiler. :D read more

Pho Valley - Bun Thit Nuong. - Vietnamese Near Me - Monongahela, Pennsylvania

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Kind service, pretty quick too. I really liked the spring rolls, but the chicken bahn mi was super tough and dry.

Flavorful pho broth with tender meat. If you're in the far South Hills, it is worth the trip. Other customers around me went for the fried rice and seemed to be quite satisfied. read more

Been driving past this hidden gem for a while and finally took the time to stop, and boy am I happy I did. The gentleman that owns the restaurant is so kind and you can tell he takes pride in his food and has a lot of knowledge on what he serves! Very authentic cuisine. I've been taking friends here now and everyone of them says the Pho is 12/10. We will back again and again! read more

Pho Valley - Classic Beef Pho. A must - Vietnamese Near Me - Monongahela, Pennsylvania

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LOVE IT!!!!! SOOOOOO GOOD!!!!!!! The food was AMAZING! We will def go back again. The customer service was also awesome! read more

We recently moved back to the area and were pleasantly surprised to find that the Mon Valley had gained a Pho restaurant! Now it's been a while since I've had pho, but I remember it being one of the most flavorful soups I've ever had. We place the takeout order later in the evening about an hour before close, and they were incredibly accommodating, made sure it was ready for us within 20 minutes, and had it neatly packaged so that the broth wouldn't overcook the noodles before we got it home. The staff were incredibly and genuinely friendly when we swung by to pick it up. The soup was outstanding and the portion generous. Legitimately hit the spot on a cold winter night. It was my partner's first experience with pho and she remarked how absolutely delicious it was. We'll be back again. And again. And again. First impressions mean a lot and they've more than earned our business. read more

Small menu, but terrific food. After a lengthy discussion with the friendly owner, everything but the rolls are freshly made. The soup sampler we received with our lunch entrees was delicious. I'm not sure how they came upon fresh cilantro, but I'm not complaining. The fish sauce that came with our rice dishes was a definite highlight. I used the whole container and would have used more (next time!) if I had thought about it. One thing the owner mentioned not on the menu is that they will alter the spice/heat to your taste (scale of 1 to 10). Knowing this, I can't wait to return and crank up the heat. I look forward to updating this review after my next visit. Stay tuned.... read more

I'm probably not going to be able to express to you reading this, exactly how great this little place is. First of all, it's clean. I love clean restaurants. The owners take a lot of pride in this place, it's evident. It was my first time here since they opened this place, and I'll be back to try everything. I ordered a Sprite and looked over the menu. It's small, but what's on it should cover anyone you take with you. I decided on the Pho Valley bowl. The owner, who was also my server told me the cook the broth for 8-10 hours. Before I received it, he brought me a complimentary egg roll. It was thin, crunchy, piping hot, and full of flavors. Like heaven in my mouth When he brought the bowl to me, he asked if I'd ever tried it before and I told him no. The bowl is huge! He proceeded to walk me through adding the hoisin sauce and the lime and had me taste it after adding each to show me how these simple ingredients added to the flavors to compliment what was already in the bowl. There were also three thin slices of jalapeño to give it heat, if that's something you like. It was literally the perfect amount . He also told me, he likes to explain this to new patrons, as he is bringing a new culture to our area, and wants it to be represented in the proper manor. He was so kind and personable and while the menu is small, as I'm pretty sure he runs it and his wife cooks, it's well represented and they go the extra mile pertaining to everything with this restaurant. Down to the quality of the ingredients, everything is phenomenal! Try it out! read more

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fantastic food and great with law enforcement. The Tai tea is delicious and the owner will walk you through how to enjoy your meal the traditional way. A must go in the mon valley. read more

Love! Owners are great people, you always feel welcome. The food is wonderful!!! The restaurant is clean and inviting. Absolutely recommend. read more

Very lovely restaurant After going to Triple B farm we stopped here for lunch The staff is super friendly & food was made fresh. The shrimp roll, shrimp fried rice, Thai tea were my fav We also enjoyed the chicken sandwich, wings, & soup Very reasonable prices read more

Randomly found Photo Valley on my GMaps while looking for food today. I got so excited that I found Vietnamese food 3 miles from my work Belle Vernon, which is surrounded by crummy fast food chains. I got pho and it tasted amazing, just like it's suppose to! If you like Tram's in Lawrenceville, I recommend this place, another authentic restaurant focus on good food. They also gave me a free tea! I will definitely be back to try the Banh Mi next! read more

One of the best Vietnamese restaurants near Pittsburgh. I would try spring roll, Banh Mi and Beef Pho in every Vietnamese restaurant I've been to. The spring roll and Banh Mi are definitely among the best, if not THE best. The sauce with the spring roll has rich, thick flavor of sesame, with a tad of sweet, just the way I like it. Will definitely come back. read more

Delicious cuisine, friendly service and genuine warmth of Spirit. There is pride in culture and food here that is tasted in each bite. All stars and recommend !!! read more

This isn't normally the type of food you see around here, but hey, it's a change of pace, so I wanted to give it a go. Menu is fairly small. I don't normally eat any sort of Vietnamese cuisine, especially Pho because they use cilantro and I'm one of those people where cilantro tastes like soap... But, they do have this basil seed drink, which was really refreshing. It had these notes of honey in it that I've never really had in a drink before. I would definitely get that again, but it's about as adventurous as I got here though. I am something of a picky eater. I ended up getting the chicken wings. They weren't bad. I mean, not the best wings I've ever had, but serviceable. I do like the peanut sauce they give. I had to try some of that on them. This was overall a decent experience, but generally I don't think I would like much else on the menu. What I did like was good, though. read more

This place a truly a gem. Very casual and clean. The food was delicious and fresh and the owners were very nice. We tried the Egg rolls-Fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce-Bahn mi(pork) and Bun Thit Nuong which is a cold noodle salad with warm beef in it and of course the Thai iced tea. I would get everything again in a heartbeat. Give this place a try, your taste buds will thank you! read more

Pho Valley - Bahn mi and bun thit nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Monongahela, Pennsylvania

My daughter and I loved going to Pho restaurants when we lived in the DC area and have missed them since moving here. Boy were we excited to see this place! It took me a while to finally get here but definitely worth the wait. The first thing I noticed is how bright and clean everything was inside. I was surprised when I was greeted and told to have a seat. They wait on you here and take your order. Wow! I like that, usually we would order at the counter and they would call us up when our food was done. So this was just icing on the cake! I'm assuming he was the owner. He was very pleasant, welcoming and friendly. We had the egg rolls for an appetizer, shrimp fried rice and the Vietnamese soup. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. My daughter's grandmother is 100% Vietnamese and she misses her cooking. She said that this was "just like grandmas" so that's quite a compliment. The portions were huge and we were able to take plenty home for another meal. We really enjoyed our visit today and will certainly be going back. Keep up the great work! read more

Absolutely delicious food. Great people, lots of parking, nice atmosphere. If you want to enjoy a great and delicious meal, this is the place to go. So go ahead, and enjoy the finest food in the area. read more

This is our first visit to this place. It's been here since June 2019. We ordered a variety of food. I had the chicken fried rice and was happy that I could choose a spice level. I chose a 5 and it hit the spot. They provide a lot of food for you. The owner was pleasant and easy to talk to. He is very personal and wants to get to know all of his customers. He provided a free thai tea drink that was delicious. Overall our experience was wonderful and look forward to re-visiting. read more

Food was delicious! The staff was very friendly and on top of things. Love the pho,spring rolls and Thai tea!

Being that is the only Vietnamese food within a 30 mile radius, it is the best Vietnamese food within a 30 mile radius! I've certainly had better Vietnamese food in big cities (it would not be fair to compare this to Houston, TX), but I can't say that I've had better Vietnamese in Pittsburgh. So this is pretty good, and considering the food sophistication desert in which this restaurant is located, I'm very happy with it! I really do appreciate that it is somewhat authentic and that the Vietnamese cuisine is respected and represented as its own dining experience. They do not have an Asian conglomeration menu with "sushi" and crap egg rolls. They focus on freshly prepared Vietnamese yummyness. I also like that they have weird Asian drinks in cans to try. It's fun. read more

Great food! This is the first time I've ever had Vietnamese food and it is so good. Friendly atmosphere. The owner takes time to talk to the customers and is so personable. I really enjoy going here. Lots of parking space too! Also very kid friendly. read more

I was very excited for this restaurant to open up. A coworker and I decided to call in a lunch order to-go here today. I ordered shrimp fried rice ($13) and two egg rolls ($4.50) My coworker ordered bbq chicken ($10.50). The food is very good quality; there were no complaints about the taste. It's just the prices are WAY too high, the menu is extremely small and the portions are nowhere near worth what they charge. $13-$14 dollars for a container of fried rice is very unreasonable to me when you can go to a buffet for half the price. I'd like to try the Vietnamese soup, but at $12, I am afraid to waste my money. Not sure if I'll be back. They are charging Downtown Pittsburgh prices for a small restaurant in the Mon Valley. read more

Pho Valley - GRAND OPENING - Vietnamese Near Me - Monongahela, Pennsylvania

Try this place, it will not disappoint you! We had the Bun Thit Nuong, chicken fried rice, and shrimp fried rice. Absolutely amazing. I've never had such unique and tasty food. Everything is incredibly fresh. The Thai tea was refreshing. Most of all, the owner is an incredible person. He is so knowledgeable and happy to share a bit of his culture with the Mon Valley. He took the time to expand each dish to us and the different sauces used in preparing the meals. I love it here and will be back again soon! read more

Pho Valley - Bun Thit Nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Monongahela, Pennsylvania

Maybe the restaurant had an off day. Maybe my expectations were high since a colleague recommended the establishment. But pho I had was worse than store-bought, pre-packaged products (definitely the worst I've had at a restaurant). Broth lacked flavor; minimal content (bean sprouts, noodles and protein); and no Thai basil. How can a restaurant serve pho without Thai basil? To top it all off, it cost $15+ per bowl. Save yourself some money and get a box of pre-packaged pho at Costco or Sam's. It'll be just as good. read more

What a disappointment. I have had pho at many different restaurants and this was by far my least favorite. With a name like pho valley, I expected them to have various styles of pho but they do not have any meat options. This pho contains meatballs and thinly sliced beef. The meatballs were rubbery and were not eaten by anyone. The beef was almost all fat. The broth was bland, the toppings were scarce, the meat was already cooked in the broth and to go container (typically it's raw and you cook it in your broth), and the meatballs were...suspicious. (See photo) We also ordered chicken friend rice, which we also thought was bland. We will not be returning. read more

Pho Valley - Pho valley soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Monongahela, Pennsylvania

I have come here several times. Their Pho is the best I have ever had and I am from the DC/VA area and would get this at least once a month there. I hope nothing changes as it is great also in the winter-time. I am a veggie lover. Wish to have as much as I can get of this if this is my only meal for the day.. I hope they add bok choy and other veggies like carrots to the dish. The owner is extremely kind and his wife and children are very nice. read more