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    Pho Van Restaurant

    4.2 (247 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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

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    Arrt T.

    Saw only Viet people eating there and vibes feel familiar to any traditional Pho spots you'd see across America. Disappointed in my pho to my surprise. Broth was bland, a bit too much star anise and nothing else. Meat portions and noodles were both upsetting for a Large bowl size. The fried spring rolls were so small for $6 I thought they forgot to give me the other portion. So many other places I'd recommend. Check out Pho Pasteur 5 mins away for a muuuch better experience. Disappointing for a 4+ rated place in Yelp.

    Beed flank Pho
    Clara K.

    One of the authentic Vietnamese Pho place in town. This place used to be cash only but not anymore since people left the restaurant to get cash from their car and never came back. What a shame! These folks are family owned and very friendly. I love how their Pho broth is actually hot unlike few other Pho places. I will definitely come back for different dishes.

    Pho chay
    Temima N.

    This place was ok! I had the pho chay which was surprisingly flavorful. I've had other pho chay at other places but they were usually bland so I had to use a lot of sauces to flavor it. I also had a soybean milk & che bap which were fine. Nothing out of ordinary. My husband wasn't the biggest fan of his pho though which was one of the regular ones. The staff was nice though so I don't mind the place.

    Pho vẫn in Catonsville MD
    Kelly V.

    Went here for pho , and what a great little spot. The pho was very well seasoned. The broth is clean and very balanced. The egg rolls were amazing. We were here visiting and we are from the Orange County area, pho culture is a must when we travel and so this spot hits for us. Thanks for the great service and we will be

    Minister Brian B.

    Called to get a quick carryout, veggie pho, bowl of veggie broth, and papaya salad. Look good. Customer service was pleasent and food came out hot. Will come back in future, clean establishment.

    Bun bo hue

    Came here for bun bo hue, and this is a small cozy spot. The broth is clean and well seasoned. The egg rolls and mango sticky rice was amazing. We were visiting from Houston Texas and with all the millions of Vietnamese restaurants in Houston, this spot is actually one of my tops. Great service and friendly owners.

    Pho #12 large. I had eaten some already so the broth container is not full.
    Jung P.

    So I've been vaccinated for everything except the flu this season and I finally got sick after 3 years of absolutely nothing. So when my kids heard that I was under the weather, the youngest asks in family chat what pho I like. Everyone immediately responded 12 large. I've tried all the others but I like the simple 12 large (just beef). But there was one problem. Pho Van only takes cash and he was a dollar short. So he failed. I've had other friends go there without cash and they would say just bring it back later but I didn't want to put my son or the owner in that position. So now my son is out of my will. Then my daughter stepped up after work and went out of her way to pick it up for me. She back in the will after earlier transgressions. I don't know what they do to their broth but it is the best broth in this area bar none. I've tried almost every pho (insert #) places and this place beats them all. Yes it is out of our way but my kids know better than to pick up pho from any other place.

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    Adam K.

    Came back to Pho Van for the first time in years last night (my favorite pho place is closed on Tuesdays, and I had a hankering). Figured I'd update my review. Got some pho, obviously. The broth is good, with a slight sweetness. They still are extremely generous on the amount of meat they put in the bowl. They do offer a vegan pho with tasty broth and lots of vegetables and cubes of tofu. As far as takeout goes, they mix the hoisin and sriracha sauces in one container, so if you only want one, be ready for that. Other than that, it's a standard pho with the usual accoutrements. Also got lemongrass chicken with rice. Nice bit of smokiness, with the classic sweet and pungent fish sauce dip. I got the quail appetizer again and it's a bit smaller than I remembered from my last visit. Quail's not a meaty bird, but this one seemed extra stringy; I'll probably skip this in the future. The marinate on it is still pretty solid. While they do have dine in, everyone was picking up for takeout (love in the times of Coronavirus, ya know?). They are still CASH ONLY, though I heard the manager tell one customer that they also accept Venmo. Like I mentioned, they're not my absolute favorite, but they do have some reliably good pho.

    Dive with great food, cash or Venmo only
    Scott M.

    Not a bad lunch, the broth was very tasty yet not extremely hot in temperature. Vegetables seem fresh, service was excellent. No complaints it is a good broth but not the best in town. Beware they do not take credit cards they take Venmo or cash only.

    Karan L.

    A very reliable pho restaurant. They provided plenty of meat with the pho and the broth was good. It is much more meat than the other pho places nearby. The service is very nice and kind. I wish they provided chili oil on the side, since I love to add some spice to my pho. They provide a large variety of broths, including a vegetarian option, and options for those with fish/nut allergies. Something to note is that they are cash only - they did not inform me when I entered so I was lucky that one of my friends had cash on them at the time.

    Desert che dau trang

    10/10 recommended. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food, this is the place. It's been my go-to spot. Don't waste your time going anywhere else. It's clean, it's good, and the owner is amazing! The Bun Bo Hue and side dishes are especially fantastic.

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    They've been in business 20+ years. Spent $32 on small #17 and large #15 to go. Not sure why some reviews say cash only- they took my credit card without issue. Prices could be better, but good pho. Nice people. Fast service (~ 5 minutes).

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    amazing owners and food! made super quickly and fresh get disappointed. This is my comfort food.

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    One of the best pho restaurants I ever had! Very delicious and the staff was very nice.

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    Great staff, food was delicious! The place is clean. Would love to come visit again soon

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    Pho is ok. The owner attitude and customer service need to improve. There are better places with nicer welcoming and better quality

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    3.9(210 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Delicious pho! Yes, they take credit cards, if that's a question from earlier reviews. We had #1…read more-mixed protein and house specialties. #2 rare beef as well as vegetable & tofu. All delicious with a plate of super fresh basil, bean sprouts, lime wedges, and jalapeño slices. Super clean, crisp place to eat with easy seating and prompt service. We took off one star because we thought that mango smoothie wasn't available per the wait staff, and we ordered spring rolls. What was weird was that 2 of 3 pho came out first -super prompt, then the third pho arrived about 5 minutes later. Then the spring roll showed up (after) then a mango smoothie showed up. So while service was super fast, it was out of sync. Maybe they were learning the process and what to say, but if they say. "I will check" you might want to clarify that they come back with options.

    Sorry , I wouldn't recommend this place. First thing I noticed was the table , walls and condiment…read moretray were filthy. As for the food , for a vegetarian the food was very sad , not awful just lacking the crisp and exciting ingredients I'm accustomed to with Vietnamese cuisine. I ordered vegetarian summer rolls , no herbs just iceberg lettuce , one piece of tofu and shaved carrot. Vegetarian bun was sautéed broccoli and Boc choy ( luckily it was fresh ) with noodle stir fry. Not served with traditional daikon pickles, peanuts and herb. Just salty side of magi sauce . Husband had vegetarian pho and it was adequate... broth was vegetarian ( small win) but salty . Service was fine .

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    Manvspho - G - Chicken (White Meat)

    Manvspho

    4.3(96 reviews)
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    I had driven past this location many times but never had a chance to go in to try them…read more Pho is my go to nourishment when I start feeling a little under the weather. Since the location I typically grab my broth from crushed my heart when they told me they no longer sold broth when I tried to pick some up on my way home Friday, I had to find an alternative. Not being able to leave the house today, I was fortunate my mother wanted to bring me something to help me feel better. I instantly remembered Man Vs Pho and ran to Yelp first to look at recommendations as well as pictures. I then went to their website to check out the menu and was pleased to find they offered the broth by itself in a 32 oz container of either beef, chicken or vegetable and I quickly added it to my list. I was expecting my mother to call me when she got there but the next thing I knew, she was telling me to open the door. I love she didn't have a problem with ordering and she informed me that it was nice inside and she jokingly rubbed the Buddhas belly and head for good luck. She did say they didn't have any takeout menus at the counter to take with her since she was curious about the food and wanted to try some also. They also didn't put one in the bag either. The broth definitely did is job. I almost passed out after drinking about 75% of it. Steaming hot and burnt my tongue just as wonderful as I could have asked for. It was a little bit on the salty side so I did have to hydrate myself throughout and also why I couldn't finish all of it. The death of the flavor wasn't as intense as others I've tried but I would have to try their beef broth to actually compare it to others. They really came through in the clutch and I'm so glad for that. There's definitely on my list to try again so that I can see if I have a new Pho spot.

    Changed ownership, very 'meh' now unfortunately. They nixed the smoked brisket, their spring rolls…read morehave gone hill dramatically and the broth is less flavorful. Went from above average to very average. Shame.

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    4.4(71 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    As a surprise for an easy handheld lunch on Mothers Day hubby decided we'd try Bahn Mis…read more Was definitely a pleasant surprise. We loved the fresh vegetables paired with the grilled pork. The bread had a nice pull and bite and the sauce prepared also had a nice little savory flavor. Definitely interested in returning to try a few more flavors offered. I did not go with him to pick up so I can't speak to the dine in ambiance appearance but it did seem like service was great and made for a smooth ordering experience for him.

    Wife and I are huge foodies and normally travel for all kinds of foods…read more One of our favorite Vietnamese dishes are Summer Rolls and Banh Mi sandwiches. A blogger that I follow on IG reviewed this place, so today we decided to give it a try. We ordered a couple different Banh Mi's - the BBQ pork and Grill pork. For those who are familiar with this dish, the bread is the star of this dish and the baguette was fresh and had a nice crunch with every bite. Both of the meats were seasoned well bursting with flavor and the pickled carrots and daikon were nice and thick. They offer many different options for summer rolls and while the safe side of me wanted to stick with just the "traditional / original" style, we decided to venture off and got the Grilled Beef, Grilled Sausage, Shredded Pork, and Grilled Pork. All of them were delicious in their own way and they each come with different sauces. While we were there we also got the original Cafe Su Da (Vietnamese iced coffee) which was delicious but my favorited was the Salted Latte which tastes like a Salted Caramel coffee. Staff was very friendly and got all of the food and drinks out in a timely manner. Absolutely love this place and excited to have a great Banh Mi place here in Maryland without having to travel to DC / VA.

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    3.6(204 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place before. Whenever I am not feeling well and all I need…read moreis broth, they are my go to spot. I haven't been feeling well for a couple days and all I wanted was broth. I went to work today and decided to grab some on my way home. I called in the order over the phone and was told it would only take 2 to 3 minutes. By the time I had arrived there it was, sitting on the bar. I walked in and headed towards the back like the sign suggested to do for food pickup. I was greeted by a gentleman and he quickly asked if I had the broth and I said yes. I paid and was out of there in less than 2 minutes. Now sitting in my car sipping my broth awaiting for my belly to feel better. I did inquire over the phone if the beef broth had pork in it and was informed that it did not. Great for me.

    Love this place! I really enjoy the interior design of this ship inspired restaurant. The service…read morewas phenomenal! And the food was top notch! I love seen this place in passing but never went inside. Upon arrival you're greeted and sat immediately! It wasn't busy at all for a Friday night surprisingly. We had a lot of attention and the server was so sweet and attentive to us. The pho was so delicious! Best I've ever had and I felt so healthy after eating. This place was perfection to me! I will definitely be back! I highly recommend them!

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