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Excellent friendly service and delicious authentic Vietnamese food! The bahn mi sandwich was on a fresh, soft and crisp baguette with a perfect medley of savory meats, pate and fresh crisp veggies. The bun bu ho is not too spicy and the broth is rich and deep. The bun - dry rice vermicelli noodle dish had very flavorful grilled meat and shrimp with fresh and crisp veggies and a wonderful sweet and tart fish sauce. One of our favorite spots! We had to wait about 8-10 minutes for a table this Friday night as the place was full at 6:45pm, but the wait staff is friendly, attentive and efficient. Such a great place.
I ordered the bun Bo hue and it was delicious! My spice tolerance is on the lower end but this spice was perfect to get my mouth tingly and the broth tasted clear and flavorful. They also offer chili oil as well if you want to increase the spice. The servers were all nice, gave us updates, and even offered to take our group photo. We came in on Labor Day and it was a diverse room of customers which I'd like to say is a good sign! Definitely will visit again.
Being here for the first time, and this restaurant did not disappoint! We ordered the beef combo pho, a grilled pork chop with bone-in served with broken rice, and stir-fried chicken with lemongrass over white rice. All dishes are delicious. Prices are reasonable, averaging $16-19. The service is very friendly too. It has a very typical Vietnamese noodle house vibe and feels like a genuine family-run business.
I decided to stop here for dinner. Grabbed Vermicelli Noodles with grilled pork. Food was good and standard to all other Vietnamese restaurant. Meat was tasty and delicious. I got takeout and it only took 10 mins for my food to be ready. Service was fast. The place is your normal Vietnamese restaurant size. Not too big not too little. Feels relaxing to eat at if I were to eat there. The ambiance was fine
Was exactly what we needed on a cold winter day. The chrysanthemum tea was so delicious not too sweet and super cozy. My niece got the Bún Heo Hoặc Gà Nướng with grilled chicken, cabbage and peanuts. She thought it was pretty tasty. I got the Phở Nam regular size and it was a pretty hefty portion. I probably could have gotten the small and been very satisfied. Overall the service was quick to get the food. Wasn't as quick to wrap up which was nice, we didn't feel rushed out. Will definitely be back soon
Smallish Vietnamese restaurant that legit had some of the best Phở Gà I've ever tasted. Saw some reviews of this place on Yelp and put it on the list of spots we needed to eat at during our trip to Charlotte. Generally speaking, when you pop into a Vietnamese joint and all the customers are Vietnamese, the food should be pretty damn good. That was definitely the case here. And for the record, I'm Vietnamese. Service was fast and friendly (conversely, up in northeast USA, the more terse the service, the better the food, and the friendlier the service, the less better the food). The Cà Phê Sữa Ðá was standard fare, as were the Gỏi Cuốn and Chả Giò The standouts were the Phở Gà (what I ordered) and Phở Tái (what my GF ordered). The broth was deep and flavorful and you could tell it was made with love...everything phở broth should be. If you love Vietnamese cuisine and are in Charlotte, Pho Van should be on your list of places to go. Will definitely be back the next time we are in Charlotte.
#55 Shrimp Fried Rice (3/5): Very mediocre fried rice. It didn't have enough flavor or oiliness. #24 Pho (3/5): All pho basically tastes the same to me, but I didn't like how much cilantro was in this. Crab Rangoon (3/5): Almost no cream cheese. Basically a fried wonton filled with shredded imitation crab. Very strange. #2 Summer Rolls (2/5): WAY too much mint. It completely overpowered everything. The peanut sauce was pretty good though. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)
I recommend you coming here because the food is good and sever is so nice and polite And they bring you drink first then ask you what you want to eat
Good.. brisket Pho + extra veggies.. soup was hot and the veggies fresh and a touch crunchy! Yum! Service was quick. Took less than 10min.. order was accurate.. Ambiance is what it is.. def sits squarely in the cafe category.
Pho for me is a great comfort food especially on a cold or rainy day. Recently on a bleak rainy evening I found myself craving it, and after doing online research I found myself at Pho Van. Many people regarded this as the best place to get pho and I can see where they are coming from, it is delicious! The restaurant is small and cozy, when you walk in you are welcome to take a seat wherever you like and they will bring you water and a menu. I decided on their combo pho because I can never decide between the meatballs or brisket so why not both. The bowl had generous portions of noodles and meat and the broth was delectable. It's hard for me to say if it is the best pho in charlotte, as there are a lot of places I haven't tried, and some that I tried many years ago, but I can say that it is the best I've had in recent memory!
Service is excellent, the employees were all super nice. Pretty solid pork banh mi, Kallie enjoyed her pho. About average price. Would come back.
18 days ago
6 hours ago
Really loved this place. Pho was amazing! Summer rolls and sauce were good. Everyone was really friendly and inviting. Restaurant was clean and cozy. Very enjoyable :) read more
3 days ago
Pho Van is a Vietnamese restaurant nestled in a somewhat shabby plaza in Charlotte. The space inside is pretty tight which means that there may be a wait at peak dining hours. There were lots of people coming in and out on a Saturday afternoon. It is a pretty casual restaurant so do not expect anything super fancy. As for the service, it was good! Our waiter was funny and nice. I came here with my parents and we got the Cơm Tấm Đặc Biệt, Cơm Tấm Gà Nướng, and Cà Phê Sữa Đá. I specifically got the Cơm Tấm Gà Nướng which was solid. The grilled chicken was thin and marinated well; it also had a somewhat sweet taste. I wish their fish sauce had some garlic as that is how my mom makes it, but it was still fine. My parents liked their dish a lot, especially the pork chop and the fried egg. I also tried their grilled shrimp which was tasty! I was shocked that my parents were satisfied with their food because they tend to be picky about Vietnamese food since they make it often at home. The iced coffee was also tasty; it was a good blend of strong and sweet. It did start tasting some hints of coconut after letting it sit for a while, but that might have just been the condensed milk. I think that this is a solid place for Vietnamese food. I would come back to try their noodle soups! read more
Excellent friendly service and delicious authentic Vietnamese food! The bahn mi sandwich was on a fresh, soft and crisp baguette with a perfect medley of savory meats, pate and fresh crisp veggies. The bun bu ho is not too spicy and the broth is rich and deep. The bun - dry rice vermicelli noodle dish had very flavorful grilled meat and shrimp with fresh and crisp veggies and a wonderful sweet and tart fish sauce. One of our favorite spots! We had to wait about 8-10 minutes for a table this Friday night as the place was full at 6:45pm, but the wait staff is friendly, attentive and efficient. Such a great place. read more
22 days ago
I ordered the bun Bo hue and it was delicious! My spice tolerance is on the lower end but this spice was perfect to get my mouth tingly and the broth tasted clear and flavorful. They also offer chili oil as well if you want to increase the spice. The servers were all nice, gave us updates, and even offered to take our group photo. We came in on Labor Day and it was a diverse room of customers which I'd like to say is a good sign! Definitely will visit again. read more
7 days ago
This was my first time having pho and it was absolutely amazing. I got the short rib and beef filet pho and the broth was delicious and the atmosphere was homey. Absolutely great service will come again. read more
2 months ago
Being here for the first time, and this restaurant did not disappoint! We ordered the beef combo pho, a grilled pork chop with bone-in served with broken rice, and stir-fried chicken with lemongrass over white rice. All dishes are delicious. Prices are reasonable, averaging $16-19. The service is very friendly too. It has a very typical Vietnamese noodle house vibe and feels like a genuine family-run business. read more
I decided to stop here for dinner. Grabbed Vermicelli Noodles with grilled pork. Food was good and standard to all other Vietnamese restaurant. Meat was tasty and delicious. I got takeout and it only took 10 mins for my food to be ready. Service was fast. The place is your normal Vietnamese restaurant size. Not too big not too little. Feels relaxing to eat at if I were to eat there. The ambiance was fine read more
9 months ago
Was exactly what we needed on a cold winter day. The chrysanthemum tea was so delicious not too sweet and super cozy. My niece got the Bún Heo Hoặc Gà Nướng with grilled chicken, cabbage and peanuts. She thought it was pretty tasty. I got the Phở Nam regular size and it was a pretty hefty portion. I probably could have gotten the small and been very satisfied. Overall the service was quick to get the food. Wasn't as quick to wrap up which was nice, we didn't feel rushed out. Will definitely be back soon read more
Smallish Vietnamese restaurant that legit had some of the best Phở Gà I've ever tasted. Saw some reviews of this place on Yelp and put it on the list of spots we needed to eat at during our trip to Charlotte. Generally speaking, when you pop into a Vietnamese joint and all the customers are Vietnamese, the food should be pretty damn good. That was definitely the case here. And for the record, I'm Vietnamese. Service was fast and friendly (conversely, up in northeast USA, the more terse the service, the better the food, and the friendlier the service, the less better the food). The Cà Phê Sữa Ðá was standard fare, as were the Gỏi Cuốn and Chả Giò The standouts were the Phở Gà (what I ordered) and Phở Tái (what my GF ordered). The broth was deep and flavorful and you could tell it was made with love...everything phở broth should be. If you love Vietnamese cuisine and are in Charlotte, Pho Van should be on your list of places to go. Will definitely be back the next time we are in Charlotte. read more
#55 Shrimp Fried Rice (3/5): Very mediocre fried rice. It didn't have enough flavor or oiliness. #24 Pho (3/5): All pho basically tastes the same to me, but I didn't like how much cilantro was in this. Crab Rangoon (3/5): Almost no cream cheese. Basically a fried wonton filled with shredded imitation crab. Very strange. #2 Summer Rolls (2/5): WAY too much mint. It completely overpowered everything. The peanut sauce was pretty good though. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this) read more
2 months ago
Be sure to try their homemade chili sauce on the table .... It's among the best I've ever had! I think I used half the jar!!! This place is awesome! read more
9 months ago
I recommend you coming here because the food is good and sever is so nice and polite And they bring you drink first then ask you what you want to eat read more
1 year ago
Good.. brisket Pho + extra veggies.. soup was hot and the veggies fresh and a touch crunchy! Yum! Service was quick. Took less than 10min.. order was accurate.. Ambiance is what it is.. def sits squarely in the cafe category. read more
Pho for me is a great comfort food especially on a cold or rainy day. Recently on a bleak rainy evening I found myself craving it, and after doing online research I found myself at Pho Van. Many people regarded this as the best place to get pho and I can see where they are coming from, it is delicious! The restaurant is small and cozy, when you walk in you are welcome to take a seat wherever you like and they will bring you water and a menu. I decided on their combo pho because I can never decide between the meatballs or brisket so why not both. The bowl had generous portions of noodles and meat and the broth was delectable. It's hard for me to say if it is the best pho in charlotte, as there are a lot of places I haven't tried, and some that I tried many years ago, but I can say that it is the best I've had in recent memory! read more
6 months ago
Service is excellent, the employees were all super nice. Pretty solid pork banh mi, Kallie enjoyed her pho. About average price. Would come back. read more
Aesthetic: Authentic, Mom and Pop Vietnamese restaurant with a variety of pho and yummy dishes. My Favorites: The Pho Ga and Pho Dac Biet are outstanding, I can't wait to try more! Experience: I knew this place was legit when we walked in and a lady was hand stuffing crab rangoons at one of the booths. Both orders of pho we had were fantastic, I highly recommend getting the large so you can have two servings. It's a lot of food! We were feeling under the weather, and this was the perfect healing meal. We also tried the coconut juice and chrysanthemum tea, and they were both delicious. This is going to be our go to spot for pho in Charlotte, we seriously can't wait to come back. read more
1 year ago
Delicious no frills Vietnamese spot - The staff are so kind and welcoming!!! just pure comfort and taste read more
Great new Vietnamese place on South Blvd. It actually took the place of Vietnam Grille which had good food but very inconsistent service. I have been to Pho Van several times and received great food and service every time! Some of the servers are not completely fluent in English but the owner is and she can answer any questions or make recommendations if you're unfamiliar with Vietnamese cuisine. All of the food that I have had has been really good. I am particularly fond of their Phos (steaming hot broth based soups) where the meat and herbs are added at the table. They simmer their base broth for at least 12 hours which gives it a deep, complex flavors that you won't always find at other places! Beautiful! Cheers! read more
My lunch today included some of the best pho ga I've had in a very long time. It was obviously made fresh, full of chicken and greens, and it was not heavy in salt as I've had it many times in the Northeast. The atmosphere, the decor, and most importantly the staff are very welcoming here. I don't know if it was intentional, but our tea was brought to us a few minutes before the cups were, which essentially forced us to let it steep an appropriate amount of time. Each of us received our own bowl of dipping sauce for the summer rolls, which meant we could each double-dip into our own sauce as much as we wanted. It's amazing that something as simple as that has not been a common thing at other Vietnamese restaurants. My pho ga also came with additions I've not had elsewhere, most notably chili oil. Our other entree was a chicken and pineapple rice dish, nicely seasoned and with just the right amount of sweetness. This was a great find and a pleasure at which to dine. read more
Cuisine: 7 Service: 9 Decor: 7 Value: 8 Overall: 8 Super friendly and attentive service. I got a classic banh mi with extra pâté, which you can see clearly see from the picture. As for the taste of the pâté, it was not as intense as I would like, but not bad at all. The all important bread was good fresh, but did get slightly chewy when I ate the second half on the plane ride home two hours later. Honestly, not a big deal because it should be eaten fresh anyway. Cold cuts were fine, but I would have preferred a bit more punch with the veggies. Regardless, a satisfying banh mi overall, served by a wonderful mother daughter team. Btw, Vietnamese coffee was good. I'll be back to try some other dishes next time. read more
3 years ago
Was here for lunch... Pretty slow and quiet which I can appreciate. On the menu it showed they offer Banh xeo (yellow pancakes) which is my favorite. However, she said only on the weekends. Pretty disappointed. I'm hoping they can tell me what's on the weekend menu Vs weekdays. So I ordered the following: Regular size Pho Dac Biet: 5/5 as as any pho. Savory and the expected flavors of pho. Summer rolls: 5/5 just like my mom made it Pork chop combination broken rice plate: 3/5 the pork chop is kinda dry and their egg meatloaf was soooo dry and tasted old. I took a small bite and that was it.. Vietnamese coffee: 5/5 I call those liquid crack. One sip, you feel like you have wings like Red Bull can. All in all. It was good. Great place for lunch. Prices are decent. I guess I would like to try their weekend menu, read more
1 year ago
Very nice family that gives good service and the food is always hot and fast. Broth is good! read more
South Boulevard continues to produce some of the most diverse restaurants in the city, and this one is no exception! First, to be clear, if you are not paying attention, you will miss this location. It is tucked into a very nondescript section of South Boulevard, and shares a parking lot with a laundromat and a grocery store called compare market. So you may want to slow down as you get closer to the location so you don't miss the turn off. At 7 PM, the restaurant was mostly empty with two other tables occupied, but by the time we left, every table was full with another party walking in. Even given the traffic, the restaurant is very quiet, clean, and well lit. This is a very extensive menu with quite a few dishes that I was not familiar with. So we relied on previous Yelp, reviewers for help, and they did not disappoint! For starters, we tried the Mongolian fries, which I may not be correctly naming. Matter of fact, I don't remember all of the specific names of each dish, so I will just describe them in the best way that I can. For entrées, we had the brisket and short rib pho as well as the broken rice and pork chop house special. I was not familiar with broken rice, so after asking the waiter about the dish, I decided to try it. It was a really generous portion of meat and rice, with an over easy egg on top, accompanied by another egg soufflé, type side, some greens and veggies. Everything was really good, well seasoned and especially fragrant with Thai spices. The pork chop was moist and perfectly cooked, and the flavor was outstanding. And for my first time tasting broken rice, I really enjoyed it. The texture wasn't too different from regular short grain or long grain rice but again the flavor is what made the difference here. The highlight of the meal was definitely the pho. Probably one of the best bowls I've had in a while. Extremely flavorful broth, and the short rib was tender enough to pull the meat off with a fork. And unlike other Thai restaurants, they didn't overload us with add-on ingredients. Just enough, basil, bean sprouts and jalapeño slices to enhance the bowl's already flavorful ingredients. One additional highlight I need to mention is the outstanding service. We were waited on by both owners, and every time they approached the table, they asked how we were enjoying things and offered suggestions when asked. My lady had the Thai coffee, and was so in love with it, she saved half of it to take home for breakfast the next morning! And to top everything off, the restaurant is a real value. We paid a total of approximately $60 including the tip. We will definitely be back again soon! read more
Omg if i could give this place 10 stars i would!! Good was hot, fresh and amazing ! Our server educated us on the different teas they offered as well as the different soup dishes as i like a spicy option and wanted Pho! I ended up trying the Beef noodle soup and it satisfied my need for something hot and delicious!! We also tried the shrimp fried rice and crab Rangoon! Sad i don't live in Charlotte to have this every week. Highly recommend this order if you're looking for Pho or Vietnamese food! read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
We were around the area and decided to give Pho Van a go! Place is smaller, but cozy, indeed. Staff were friendly and service was good and we were served in a good amount of time. My husband and son had the pho combo and I hand the egg roll/grilled pork bun bowl! Taste of both were good. The pho broth was satisfying and flavorful! read more
2 years ago
The beef pho and spring rolls were flavorful good and service were awesome. Will go back if I'm ever around the area again. read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
Bun 3 Mon was balanced, flavor and texture-wise, except the cha gio was just okay. Service was a little slow, but fine. They didnt bring all our food at once, which makes it awkward to start eating. There wasnt chili oil available on the table for the Bun Bo Hue, so we had to ask for it, and they didnt remember to bring out the veggies/herbs that are for the Bun Bo Hue. The restaurant was clean and comfortable. It was the perfect amount of full for Sunday lunch (not awkwardly empty, but not a bunch of people waiting to be seated). read more
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Do they any pho or soups that are not beef or pork, like any veggie or chicken based soups?
Yes. They have vegetarian and chicken dishes. For instance, on the menu if it says Pho Ga, it's chicken Pho.
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