Good overall. Best thing is they do *not* overcook the rice noodles, which is great! Several places around here I think overcook it, and they do not. The pho broth is good. Summer rolls and lemon grass port with rice is also good. For all items though, the portion sizes seem a little smaller than other vietnamese restaurants. If you're really hungry, you may want to order more or go to another spot with bigger portions. Lots of people visit, which is a good sign. read more

Was excited to try Pho Van as I haven't yet been able to find a solid Vietnamese place in the area. Smaller than average portions and too little meat / poor noodle to meat ratios; taste was mediocre. Service was just alright as well. Unfortunately, I don't think I'd come back. read more

Pho Van Restaurant - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

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. read more

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It is always great to experience a business expanding their menu and service, but investing in upgrades to the interior of the shop. Congratulations to Pho Van. read more

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. read more

Pho Van Restaurant - Beed flank Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

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. read more

Pho Van Restaurant - Pho chay - Vietnamese Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

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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 read more

Pho Van Restaurant - Pho vẫn in Catonsville MD - Vietnamese Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

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I get the Chicken Pho and the crispy egg rolls every time. The broth is developed and the chicken is plentiful. The staff is very friendly and the restaurant is clean. I've tried other Pho restaurants in Catonsville and this by far is the best. I order almost every week. We'll done! read more

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. read more

Pho Van Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

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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. read more

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

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

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

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. read more

Pho Van Restaurant - Pho #12 large. I had eaten some already so the broth container is not full. - Vietnamese Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

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. read more

Pho Van Restaurant - Waiting for some pho. - Vietnamese Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

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. read more

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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. read more

Pho Van Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

Everything!! The best Pho around!! Service is fast & efficient!! Always a favorite when I worked at Mercedes!! read more

Rude older vietnamese lady, seemed to have an attitude. Pretended not to understand us. Food was ok , I've had better pho. Will never go back! read more

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. read more

Pho Van Restaurant - Desert che dau trang - Vietnamese Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

I'll miss the old owner, but still love this place for no-frills, good pho. My mom is viet and this is where I take her when she visits. Love: -Pho tai - this place has my favorite pho broth, so tasty, could drink it. Meat is always sliced thinly, fresh noodles. -Green papaya salad (goi du du) - tangy salad, topped with peanuts and savory beef jerky -Viet iced coffee - simply the best, get it every time. sweetened with condensed milk -3 bean dessert (che ba mau) - sweet coconut, jello dessert. -Crispy egg rolls (cha gio) - not the best I've had, but tasty nonetheless. Pass: -Spring rolls (goi cuon) - don't know if it was just the day we got them, but the rolls were missing herbs. There was only shrimp, vermicelli, lettuce. Would be better with mint, cilantro, chives. The best spring rolls I've had also include pork. Would like to try: -Bun bo hue - spicy beef noodle soup -new vegetarian pho - my mother-in-law is vegetarian but I've always wanted her to try pho read more

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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). read more

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Thissss phooo isss soooooo gooood!!! I came here twice already and I don't even live close to this place. First off, super kind staff. He's a very happy man and makes you feel so welcomed. Second, I didn't even take a picture of the grilled lemongrass pork because I was too busy digging in to my food. Third, I had this coconut drink and I'm mind blown how good it was. Fourth, wow such a great portion size that I'm always on borderline food coma when I come out of there. The soup is very clean, no big oil droplets like I've seen in other places, with fresh vegetables that come out on the side. The meat portion is also generous. Honestly, loved the atmosphere of the place and I would hands down say best pho! read more

Pho Van Restaurant - #3! - Vietnamese Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

I know guys, most people don't carry cash anymore, but you need it here so hold that $20 bill in your hand and either embrace it or head somewhere else. They have a plethora of customers and don't need to switch to credit cards just yet. I'm sure they're aware of how much money they would lose to credit card fees? BUON BO HUE! The best here and worth the extra minute drive from Viet Pearl in Ellicott City. It's the most authentic with the best broth. I can slurp it up with the noodles all day long. It is also served with shrimp paste that my husband loves. PHO is great, doesn't matter which one you prefer, the broth is delicious. PORK CHOPS are good and on par with the other local restaurants. We've searched high and low for all the good Vietnamese restaurants in the area. Pho Van is it. It's in a sad shopping center but there's a ton of parking! It's a typical Vietnamese restaurant, nothing fancy and nothing huge. Service is great and fast since we usually don't go during peak hours. One guy works hard to juggle all the tables during a busy lunch hour but he does okay. read more

Pho Van Restaurant - R2, Lemongrass meat. This was chicken, I would choose pork or beef next time - Vietnamese Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

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#Baltimore #Maryland #Vietnamese food Very popular Viet restaurant in Baltimore. Had summer rolls(nah) et Hanoi Bun Cha(good). read more

Amazing , amazing , amazing... + Very delicious + Very Quick + Calm & Quiet area + family friendly read more

Pho Van Restaurant - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

My favorite pho restaurant in the area! It's a bit of a drive so I can't come often but when I do, I make sure to come hungry so I can eat as much as I can lol I usually share a Large size pho (w/ assorted toppings) with my mom and also get the grilled lemongrass chicken over rice as well. can't forget the sliced onions in vinegar!! No one does their chicken like they do.. seriously. no one! have yet to find a pho restaurant who has a similar recipe or even taste.. this place takes the cake And their pho is to die for. the perfect amount of seasoning and umami, with the little bit of oil that naturally is present in the process. The owner and all the other employees are very kind and often will recognize you if you come often. Get the vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk if you're there earlier in the day (that thing will keep you up all night if you drink it too late... but it is so freakin good) read more

Pho Van Restaurant - Grilled lemongrass chicken over rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

Ok, my qualifications as a pho connoisseur aren't impressive but hey, I've eaten at least 50 bowls of pho in my lifetime maybe? My usual places for pho: Pho Dat Thanh, An Loi, or Mekong Delta. I've also had Pho 75 in Rockville & College Park, as well as Pho 95 in Ritchie Plaza and Pho Pasteur in Catonsville. That's my pho resume right there. Pho Van had a good broth, really hit the spot. I don't know what it was, but I didn't want my pho experience to end and seriously considered ordering another bowl when I was down to the last few noodles. The two male owners watched me slurp down every last bit of that broth. I didn't know I could feel that way about pho, haha. They have standard pho bowls and also a pretty long list of special beverages. The bathroom was simple but clean, which made me feel secure about my food. It's not too busy too, so you can come here and quietly bury your face in a bowl of pho without the fear of running into someone you know, haha. read more

Pho Van Restaurant - Tai small - Vietnamese Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

I got the #1 pho large bowl and they did not skimp out on the noodles or meat. I think their broth was okay, it can definitely be beefier but I appreciate it was not completely MSG based. The com suon nuong is a better dish in my opinion. The pork chop was very aromatic with the lemongrass and charred flavor. If I'm craving a pho in Baltimore, I would definitely come back. read more

Pho Van Restaurant - Com suon nuon - Vietnamese Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

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Honest Review. Trying to find the best pho, I am slowly trying all the pho restaurants in the area that I can find with decent reviews , even this being 20-25 mins away from me. Bad- Ate here once before, which is why we came back as this has been the best restaurant so far. Although, second time was not consistent than the first. Soup tasted bland than usual and we didn't get as much condiments as usual which is another reason why we loved this place. Could tell the soup was different than the first time, missing the onions too. Every pho restaurant skimps out on bean sprouts, jalapenos, leaves, etc but this place did not seem that way the first time. Although you can ask for more and I'm sure they would give it for the reasons below. Not sure why our experience was the way it was that day, but I would expect it is the result of hardships from COVID. Good- Another reason why I would rather choose this place over others is they don't and did not skimp on what makes pho delicious: steak, brisket, flank, tripe, and tendon. Especially if you like tripe and tendon, this is the place to go to as they give a generous amount. Other places give you the all in one "everything" and there is barely any of the other stuff in there (assuming they just think people don't like it and it is an acquired taste). I'm a type of person that wants tendon and tripe as much as the meat. The large is definitely a "large" with abundance of noodles as well. Aside from the food itself, I observed the older lady, possibly the owner, interact with her customers and it was great to see. You don't really see owners interact the way she does and she really went out of her way to satisfy from what I assume repeat customers. It's hard not to ease drop but I overheard her 15-minute conversation about life, COVID, and traveling in general in the space of the restaurant but it was a genuine conversation. The way how she assisted someone who just sat down as a new customer in ordering, as well as how she treated my confused wife in ordering in the beginning showed patience as well. Towards the end she was first to attempt to make small talk with me and find out where I was from, etc. Having spent a lot of time overseas, I have always been keen on customer service, something that America truly lacks and is never consistent on, and this is why I observed and reported on this area. The "food" specifically the broth was so-so, but I would easily care about customer service on the top of my list. Overall, I would definitely rate 4.5 if I could and give the benefit of the doubt here on the pho broth, as the first time I thought it was best pho that we tasted so far in Maryland. Nothing was wrong whatsoever. Condiments are not really a big deal when you can ask for more (again probably because of COVID) and it's not everyday you see great customer service. Like I said, they don't skimp out on the meat, tripe, and tendon. Knowing the second experience, I still would come back again and even recommend to others over other places. Be advised, they only take CASH, which is a bummer. (I forgot to take pictures the 2nd time as I was too anxious to eat my food but here are pictures from the 1st time.) read more

Pho Van Restaurant - Everything Pho -- Meat, big tendon pieces, (and tripe inside) - Vietnamese Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

4.5/5 This restaurant has great pho to warm you up! I always get Pho Tai without cilantro, and the portions are great! A large pho costs $9-10, and I think that's very fair for the portions. I just wish that they gave more green onions and white onions in the pho, but other than that, the pho is fantastic. I haven't tried their other dishes because I always get pho, but I'm sure they are just as good! The servers are always super nice and attentive. This restaurant is CASH ONLY, so make sure to bring plenty of cash. I've been here a bunch of times, and I will definitely return whenever I am in the area! read more

Ignoring ambiance and judging this restaurant for what it is... a hole in the wall Vietnamese restaurant specializing in pho, this place gets 5 stars. I've had pho from Vancouver to NY and in my opinion, this was some of the best that I've had. The broth was possibly the best I ever had. It was both rich and tasty and very unique. The service was lightning fast. I had a 2nd bowl of pho after devouring the first (no shame in having a good appetite) and it came out in 5 minutes tops. The Vietnamese coffee here is also really good and is brewed right in front of you. Not too bitter, not overly sweet. If I have any complaint at all about the pho here it is that the meat was not as perfect as could be to the excellent broth that it accompanies. Also, the spring rolls were nothing to write home about. Also, they close pretty early everyday (8 pm) which prevented me from visiting again several times. Still, the pho here was simply amazing and totally unexpected given this restaurant's location (in a shopping center, close by a gamestop). read more

The pho is consistently pho-nominal. This is my favorite pho spot in the Baltimore area. The broth is flavorful and the meat is tender. I typically get eye round with brisket. Service is efficient. Walk in and seat yourself. The pho comes out quickly. The tasty spring rolls and Vietnamese coffee takes a bit more time. This is a cash only place so hit up the ATM before you visit. Once you're done eating, go up to the register to pay. read more

I'm a Vietnamese girl from California. I couldn't find a decent bowl of bun bo Hue anywhere. Until I went to this place. My bun bo Hue was the perfect amount of salty and spicy. They put so much meat in all of their dishes, and that is fantastic. Not a fan of their ph, but I will continue to come here for this soup! read more

Pho Van Restaurant - My wonderful bun bo Hue. Started eating before I remembered to take a pic for Yelp! - Vietnamese Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

I've been to pho joints all over the country and in other countries. This pho here is very good. I judge my pho first and foremost by its broth and second by its noodles, third by its meat. The broth is impeccable--flavorful, beefy, clear, goodness. The noodles are average but reiterating the broth is perfect. Meat was well cut and tasty. I got into a conversation with the owner about the broth; she says they boil it for at least 12 hours. In her words, "She and her family eat it too" and so it needs to be tasty. I got the number #1 without tripe (don't like tripe). Highly recommend the place. From the outside it looks like another stereotypical hole-in-the-wall vietnamese restaurant; this only adds to the experience. Hole-in-the-wall have the best food read more

Cash only, friendly service but food was horrible. The soup meat was dry and appeared to be old. The broth was very salty I couldn't eat the broth at all. Never going back. read more

Pho Van Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

It was a pretty good pho but not the best I've ever had. I wish they had other broth options like a spicy one or a curry one like I've had at other places. The restaurant is in a strip mall off of rt 40. read more

Highly recommended. First time visiting this Vietnamese place and I am already a fan. The menu features primarily pho and noodle dishes, with some limited rice and stir fry options. I tried the large pho with extra toppings of well-done meat. The pho broth was more spicy than other typical Vietnamese places, but the flavor was rich and tasty. Large pho came with a generous portion of your option of beef, literally covering the entire surface layer of broth and you could dig deep into the bowl to discover more meat. The pho noodles were cooked to tender. The extra topping costs $2.50 and was a bowl with good portion of your option of beef. All in all, a nice Vietnamese place, the food is very generous in terms of price. read more

Pho Van Restaurant - Large Pho. Delicious, and generous portion. - Vietnamese Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

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

This is one of my favorite Pho restaurants. It has been around for a long time, always puts out a great product, and friendly service. Be aware it is cash only. read more