Solid food and good location! It's right next to Movement Mountain View, making it a convenient spot for a post-climb meal. The interior is unassuming and cozy. They have plenty of comfortable booths. The service is speedy. My food arrived maybe five minutes after I ordered. I tried the pho with brisket. It was an enjoyable bowl of pho! The large is only a dollar more than the medium, so I would recommend getting the large. They give plenty of toppings, like bean sprouts and jalapeño and lemon. The brisket slices were delicious and fatty. The portion size is generous for the price. This probably wasn't the most memorable pho I've had, but it made for an easy and delicious meal. read more

Pho Vi Hoa - Pho with brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

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Not sure what happened to this place. We got pho and vermicelli with grilled pork via DoorDash. I'm wondering if they have a IDGAF pot of soup for delivery. The pho broth was comical; it tasted like msg water with a few slices of raw beef. Nothing like what the in restaurant tastes like. Same with the vermicelli bowl. It was a pile of vermicelli and a few bites of grilled pork that was on the nearly cremated burnt side. No vegetables. No pickles. Do not recommend ordering delivery from them. read more

Located on El Camino by San Antonio, parking is limited but spaces are readily available. The interior is large and good for groups. We had a group of 10 and they were able to seat us all comfortably. P-12 pho dac biet bo vien (4/5): wow. Absolutely delicious. The noodles were great and the meat was so tender. The broth was oily though. I liked how the meatballs were cut in half. Service was pretty quick. Overall, Pho Vi Hoa is a great place. Service is a quick and food is good. read more

Pho Vi Hoa - P12 Special Combination + Meatball (Large) - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

Man... I don't know where to begin. This place is highway robbery. Foenthe price of a small bowl of pho, I basically got noodle and broth. There was barely any meat! Parking is terrible but the restaurant is spacious and clean. read more

Some of the best I've had since my time in Viet Nam. The service is great, plenty of room in the dinning area, and never had a bad dish served. Try the seafood pho...it is outstanding! read more

This is our go to place for a big bowl of Pho. Huge and yum broth and noodles. After long cycling trips or long run .. excellent carb reload read more

Well..PHO your information ( ha ha ha) nice way to start a review, I have been coming in here off and on for many years! It was first recommended by the Vietnamese lady that cut my hair named Kelly. Ever since then, when I want some Vietnamese quality food close to Mt View/ Los Altos..this is my choice. Recently I went in again. Not exactly as I remembered it the last time, but the service and the food is still good. The Spring Rolls and the Egg Rolls and the Chicken Pho is my favorite. I like food that is more standard and closer to the Vietnamese and Thai flavors. When I start feeling like this is going away from that..I am not as much of a fan. Still love the traditional Vietnamese food Make sure you visit next time you are in Mt View/ Los Altos. On the corner of El Camino and San Antonio Road. In the Village. Of course this is PHO your information only! ;-) read more

As soon as I got in and seated I asked if they had a combo, they did and it come out in under 5min! Broth was great, tons of meat but a little pricy but it's Palo Alto so actually not that expensive! It's a popular spot, mostly filled but no wait and not too loud. I recommend read more

If you are craving for a quick hot bowl of Pho and you are in the area, this is a pretty solid option. I ordered a small combo pho, and a fried egg roll. I was going have one of their classic Vietnamese dessert drinks but they no longer serve them. Instead, they have the boba drinks which I didn't feel like having at the time. Both items came quickly, and both are exactly how you'd expected, the quality is pretty consistent. I walked from the Residence Inn next door, and I was able to get back to my room within half an hour! read more

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Was in the area visiting family in the hospital and felt like something tasty and Asian flavors. This pho place was the closest and seems decently rated. The staff were nice enough...but the food was missing something! I usually fix up my pho with lots of hoisin sauce and siracha but it didn't really help. I tried the broth before adding anything and it was nothing special...no distinguishing pho flavors stood out. The portions were small for it being considered large and the meat was skimpy and tough. The egg rolls were just ok. Edible but again, they were not close to the best I've had. They were a bit too big and greasy! So considering there are probably plenty of other pho places in the Bay Area, maybe try one of those. I'll give them 2 stars for nice staff and "edible" food but couldn't justify giving any more. :( read more

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Good for a quick bowl of pho or vermicelli noodle. My go-to in this area. This place does pho well with high quality broth and good meat - particularly the rare steak / eye of steak round. The pork vermicelli is also good. It has a large menu with a bunch of other dishes, but you should come here for the pho or vermicelli. Service is efficient, go up to the counter to pay. Casual place and usually not too loud. Prices are higher than they used to be, probably because of the lease being expensive on the location, which is near San Antonio shopping mall. read more

The food was so magical better than any pho I have ever had! The flavor of the pho soup was so delicious and the meat in the pho was also cooked very well. The Service was nice and fast they were very friendly towards us when we ordered and when we got our food! And the vibe was very nice and not too loud and not too quiet this was the perfect balance of everything! I definitely recommend this place and if you are ever close by don't second guess and try this place out!!!! read more

The soup was excellent, and the beef was also very good. I was very impressed. The price was mid-range to slightly high, but acceptable. I really liked it. read more

The combination Bun noodle Was so bland, pork look like it was lightly seasoned and then fried instead of being marinated, barely any peanuts. The noodle and lettuce mixture was bland and very poor presentation, it looked like they were trying to develop the recipe, but never got around to completing it. This afternoon I opted to go to Pho Avenue for Bun, what a difference !! And having to hear the ladies yap and laugh and hollering across the room to each other was so annoying. read more

Phở Vi Hoa is located in a strip mall with Teaspoon. My wife and I were grabbing a quick bite before watching a movie and knew this place would be fast and quick. We've been here many times. We were seated quickly and our order was just as quick. Spring Roll - Fresh Vietnamese spring rolls with shrimp, pork, and vegetables. Served with peanuts sauce. My wife loves their peanut sauce that comes with the rolls. We were surprised that it came out so quickly. Unfortunantly, maybe pre-rolled. It was good, but noticed the ends of the rolls were harder. First time we experienced this as we've ordered it before and didn't have that same problem. P12 PHO DAC BIET BO VIEN - Steak, well done flank, brisket, tendon, shredded tripe, meatballs with noodles. I enjoyed it, pretty standard good bowl of Pho. read more

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As mentioned by a few other reviewers, Pho Vi Hoa is no longer fantastic but still quite good. Everything is more expensive since the pandemic so it's hard to fault them for the price increase even though it does seem odd to pay $20 for pho. The broth is still the star of the show: rich and tasty. Other pho places are probably jealous. The meat used to be very high quality -- it's still solid but not the same. Get P11 if you're new and not sure. P06 for a little more fat and flavor. The other compelling item is the deep fried eggs roll. No, it's not good for you but it sure tastes good. It comes piping hot so wait a few mins before trying to eat it. These alone are a reason to consider four stars. But alas the little things drag it back down to three. My booth wasn't that clean (they promptly wiped it for me) and the water glasses look suspicious. Is Pho Vi Hoa still the best pho in the Mountain View area? I'm not sure -- might be time to do some taste testing. read more

Pho Vi Hoa - Deep Fried Egg Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

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Terrible service! There were only 2 servers on the floor on a busy Saturday afternoon. Both of them were trying to take orders, serve the food and manage the cash register. Absolutely ridiculous. The food has changed also. Apparently now "mixed vegetables" means broccoli with 4 pieces of sliced carrot!! Where is the Bok choy, mushrooms, bamboo etc?? The shrimp are much smaller. And the broth is bland. I left behind most of the meal because it was that bad... read more

Pho is good. Noodles and broth taste good. Meatballs are super peppery but good. Offers boba teas as well which are yummy. Place is kinda dumpy but clean. The price is out of control. Way too expensive for what it is. Service is average. Asked for no bobas but got bobas anyway. Shrug. Oh and lemon wedges instead of limes!!! Boo read more

The spring rolls are super tasty with the peanut sauce. We have been to many Vietnamese restaurants but these are the best.

Honestly, this place was entirely underwhelming for the vegetarian options. The flavor was simply lacking in everything - the spring rolls could have used some fresh herbs, the vegetarian noodle soup (pho) base was very bland, and the vermicelli bowl did have a distinct fish flavor, so I am not sure if the au lac sauce was truly vegetarian. The service was very curt, as well. I wouldn't recommend, especially if you are vegetarian / vegan. read more

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The overall rating is only considering food, not the service or price My opinions: - B6 Grilled Marinated Pork + Egg Roll Vermicelli: (6/10 - Fine) - The noodles and veggies themselves were fine. The meat however wasn't that great and was kind of dry. Wife's opinions: - P14 Pho: (8/10 - Very Good) - She was big fan of the soup itself, but she rated the meatballs themselves as a zero Other notes: - Got this as takeout - Packaging is plastic read more

Great pho with flavorful broth. Staff is always incredibly friendly and attentive. Generally pretty quiet so you can always get a table. read more

Pho Vi Hoa - Pho Tai Nam - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

Tasty pho in the Los Altos/Mountain View area. I will say it's quite expensive, a small will run you $16.50. It's a good size if you're not wanting to get over-full. The broth is decent but not packed with as much flavor as I had hoped. The parking area is packed but plenty of spots in the back. Service is good and the workers there are very nice and helpful. The ambiance is typically packed, but adds to the fun experience. read more

Pho Vi Hoa - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

I have been getting the #8 Pho for years now Although I haven't been there in about a year, I was so disappointed because it was the best soup I ever use to have They no longer serve lime they use lemons, and I don't think those are rice Noodles felt, and tasted like spaghetti. I don't know what they used before, but this was not the same the fixings that go in the soup smaller portion and the price has increased I won't be going back Truly disappointing read more

I've doordash here a couple of times because this is one of the few Vietnamese restaurants that open earlier and later. Food was alright, I usually add more flavor when I receive it. Which I totally understand, the flavor is adjusted to the area and let's be honest, the flavor profile is a lot more elevated in San Jose or Los Angeles LOL. No comment on service since I've only got takeout. I'd imagine the vibe here is cool and casual with friends and the fam being the ideal group to dine here. Overall: 7/10 recommend read more

Mom and I have been going to Pho Vi Hoa for years. For a good time, it was one of the few spots in proximity to Mom's house in Menlo Park where we could count on getting good Vietnamese food. Conveniently located in the Village Court Shopping Center in Los Altos at the corner of El Camino Real and San Antonio Road, there is a parking lot for customers. The restaurant is casual in decor; a single large dining room with carpeted floors and rows of booths and tables with wooden chairs. The menu offers classic Vietnamese fare from APPETIZERS, PHO, Rice Plates, SEAFOOD NOODLE SOUP, RICE VERMICELLI BOWL, CHOW MEIN, FRIED RICE, to TRADITIONAL COFFEE, REFRESHMENTS, & DESSERT. They do have KIDS MEALS as well as a small VEGETARIAN SECTION for herbivores. They don't normally serve lettuce & mint with their CHA GIO, but they have happily given it to us upon request. Their version of these DEEP FRIED EGG ROLLS are perfectly crisp and golden (not with the bubbled wrapper that gets chewy at other places) and are served piping hot. The Large size bowls of PHO are pretty grand in size and they don't skimp on the rare beef nor broth - a nice big bowl of comfort food, if you ask me. Service is friendly and accommodating. read more

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Rushed my order didn't even give me time to look at the mf menu, large pho had barely any meat at all. Needs better service and stop skimping. read more

My first time here and I wasn't disappointed! I've been craving pho and the broth was delicious! They had a lean meat option which I thought was cool because I'd never seen that before. I stuck with my usual order eye round steak and brisket! We also had an order of the fried egg rolls which were larger than I'm used to so no complaints here! Those were also very crispy and good. I got the Thai tea too and I liked it was a big size! It was good but just tasted a little different than I'm used to. But like I said still delicious! The servers and staff were super nice and efficient it seemed like a family business. If I'm in the area I'll definitely be back! read more

Pho Vi Hoa - Eye round P3 Steak and brisket (large) and fried egg rolls plus a Thai tea no boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

The worest pho spot in the bay.....I ate here before pandemic and after til now...bc my friend wanted pho....the broth is taste watery... And every time I came place all empty ..only 1 table or 2...rice place is awful....worrst is the chicken pho ga...my co worker ordered it last time..and they gave him frozen costco hand pulled chicken breast meats... he was like omfg...he returned it to them....at the end they make him paid.....I was like wow......this place should closed down asap.....or should change owner ship..... read more

Holy moly the prices are high here. They have only small and large bowls for pho here. The small bowls are tiny and large isn't humongous. The broth is good but really oily. The noodles are a bit overcooked. Probably won't be back. Service is ok. No outdoor dining. Accept credit cards. Pay at cashier. read more

Pho Vi Hoa - #2 - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

I should give a 1 star review to bring this place closer to the 3 star Asian rule: The only good Asian restaurants have 3 stars. Anyway, the food here is pretty good. The brisket pho comes with quite a good amount of meat, but could come with more noodles in my opinion. It's still filling, and most importantly the broth is very very good. Other menu items are good but not the best I've had. For example I've had the C1 Marinated Pork on Rice and it was good, but meat wasn't the most flavorful. The service here is nice and it's spacious so you don't have to stress about getting a spot, even though it gets pretty full. read more

We ordered food for delivery on two occasions. Consistently excellent food. Very tasty the pho broth. All ingredients were fresh. Their spicy Mongolian beef is delicious. It is spicy so make sure you are ok with the spice. read more

I do not receommend this pho restaurant. The ambiance is sterile and dark. It took a really long time to order lunch and it was late around 2 pm. I saw a Costco chicken on a table near the back where they were assembling to go boxes - the chicken had been picked apart so I really hope that was not the chicken used in my Pho Ga (gasp). The broth lacked seasoning. It was not memorable. It felt like the cook did not put any love into the soup. They don't bring you a check- you have to go up to pay and they don't tell you this. There are so many delicious pho places around that are way better. read more

This place has the worst pho I've ever eaten in my whole life. I ordered the Pho Tai for my kid and a Bun Thit Nuong for myself. I didn't realize the pho tai was old broth until I tried it myself after feeding it to my kid. I was so mad that the soup tasted a bit sour and you can tell it's old soup if you've eaten pho your whole life. I took one bite of the shrimp from the bun thit nuong and it was super greasy and the pork was super hard to eat to the point where I couldn't take another bite. Two bites total and I lost my appetite. The table was very dirty when we sat down and no one really greeted us while we stood around. The water that they serve to us is directly from the sink and strangely you can taste it. This place is also extremely expensive. Almost $20 for a kid size pho and also another $20 for the bun thit nuong. The only thing that was good was the ice coffee which was probably like $7 because my total came out to be like $47. I will not come back and I wouldn't recommend anybody coming here either. Go use your money on somewhere that is better. The high chair was extremely dirty, the table was dirty, and the cups that they served to us were dirty. They really don't care about the cleanliness of the restaurant. I had to go wash my hands before leaving the establishment because everything was so sticky. The waitress lady also said their credit card machines doesn't work sometimes so I waited for a good ten minutes for it to work and before that, she asked me if I have cash instead. read more

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I had not been here in a couple of years. But once I sat down I remembered the last time that I was here. It is one of the best Pho Restaurants in the Bay Area. It is also one of the largest Pho Restaurants. Most excellent during COVID-19. Wonderful and friendly service. I ordered P13 which had Eye Round Steak, Well Done Flank, Brisket, Tendon and Shredded Tripe. It is worth the price. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Just okay. I got a vermicelli bowl with bbq pork, shrimp, and pork egg roll. Flavors were satisfactory and price felt a little high but appropriate for the MV/Los Altos location. Service is fine, but not particularly attentive or above and beyond. Wish that they did a little bit more to maintain the cleanliness of their restroom -- it definitely needed a little more attention. read more

Great comfort pho at a convenient location - didn't hurt that it was rainy day , perfect for pho. And they had good spring rolls as well !

Came here during a power outage in my neighborhood. Unfortunately, I have an electric stove at home and couldn't prep my food. Luckily, the folks at Pho Vi Hao were in full force and had their electricity still. Oh man, they were busy left and right with to go orders and in person dining! I'm glad they were busy so they got more business but I felt really bad because they definitely did not have enough waiters/waitresses to meet the demand. 1000% kudos to the staff for being so positive and friendly throughout the whole ordeal. They for sure put a smile on my face. I ordered the large Pho Dac Biet thinking I'd have some leftovers (that's usually the case for me back home). However, I must have been extremely hungry because I DOWNED that meal. It was incredibly delicious, hot, and fresh. Highly recommend this meal if you like different types of meats in your pho. Will definitely come back to this spot to try their different options. And next time, I'll make sure it's not during a storm. read more

Pho Vi Hoa - Pho Dac Biet Bo Vien - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

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Unassuming but delicious. This is a low-key Vietnamese place that serves the usual bevy of Vietnamese food. The interior, while a bit vintage, is spacious and super clean. I tried a vermicelli dish, which was fantastic - not overly cooked, absolutely packed with meat and fresh vegetables, and obviously super fresh. Service was quick and friendly, too. read more

5 stars for exactly what this little Vietnamese restaurant specializes in - Pho! If you love Pho, you're in the right place. Aesthetic - 7/10 Scant decorations but typical for hole-in-the-wall restaurants like this. I never walk in to one of these expecting to be dazzled by the decor. Service - 7/10 Efficient but not friendly. Likely cultural miscommunication which is totally fine! My order: Thai Tea - 10/10 - Seriously creamy and dreamy. Pho w/ brisket and flank - 10/10 - I LOVE pho and have been disappointed many times in the past... NOT HERE! It was excellently seasoned with delicious broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and oh so tender beef brisket and flank (I got the full fat option). I always doctor my pho a little with sriracha and hoisin sauce and each table has the sauces you need so you don't even have to ask. I was so pleased with this Pho, my mouth is watering writing this review! Please come try this local pho spot! You will not be disappointed! read more

Pho Vi Hoa - Pho w/ brisket and flank - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California