This was a pleasant surprise. I didn't expect to find any good Vietnamese restaurant in 5 Points. The pho was amazing and the prices weren't absurd (I will say that the $1 charge for chili oil is very odd but it doesn't break the bank). The broth and quality of meat is superior compared to other Vietnamese restaurants I've gotten to try so far. The service was simple and effective. The server didn't speak much and got right to the point. The restaurant itself feels very old school for an Asian restaurant. Not a bad thing at all if you are going for the more early 2010s vibe. Overall pretty great atmospherically. read more

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Nice authentic Vietnamese spot located in 5 points. My coworkers have been here a few times and liked it so I decided to join them today for lunch. Menu is varied, with noodle. Rice and vermicelli options available. I almost ordered double meat with my Bbq pork and shrimp dish but I didn't and I realized I didn't have to because the dish came nice and meaty the way I like my dishes. I really enjoyed the meal and will be back again. read more

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This place is probably one of the worse Vietnamese places I've eaten at. To start off, I asked for hot tea, it never came. Then the fish sauce lacked flavor. It was just salty fish sauce mixed with water and a little chili. No lime, sugar, or garlic. Then the spring rolls that came with vermicelli were horrible. They came straight from a frozen box you find in frozen section of an Asian market. The over all flavor of this place is terrible. I guess don't expect good Vietnamese food in South Carolina. read more

Pho Viet 5 Points - Fish sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Quality ingredients are used and the customer service is splendid! The inside of the restaurant isn't much to look at, but the food makes up for that. read more

Pho Viet 5 Points - Vietnamese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

This is the saddest excuse of a Vietnamese restaurant I have ever been to. It's frankly dishonest to call it Vietnamese. We got the spring rolls and the egg rolls and the peanut sauce and nuoc mam that accompanied them were not authentic. The peanut sauce was straight peanut sauce, and the 'nuoc mam' tastes like a mixer of vinegar, franks hot sauce, and water. Safe to say I will not be returning to this location. The location on Two Notch is the only pho viet I will be visiting. read more

Pho Viet 5 Points - 1. Vietnamese Spring Rolls, 3. Vietnamese Crispy Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Smh. Another sad dining experience. Joel said- we should have known when we walked in, and the place was empty, lol. We ordered some of our favorite Vietnamese dishes, but they completely missed the mark on both dishes: Our pork was extremely dry. I sent mine back, but when they brought a new side order- it had no flavor. I also discovered that my Noodle bowl was just full of lettuce. I ate 3 bites and left it, even though we paid for it. Joel was just upset about his dish. It just didn't have any flavor, which is against the rules in vietnamese cooking. Columbia, I'm new to the area, and I need you all to help me out- or I'm only going to be eating in my kitchen!! read more

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As a Californian, the pho here was surprisingly delicious! I always love a good bowl of pho during the colder season so I'm glad the taste was better than I had expected. The Thai tea tasted so good too! The service was great and I appreciate they were able to serve the food at a timely manner! I enjoyed this location! read more

Pho Viet 5 Points - #15 - Vietnamese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Had a lot of what they called "tendons" in my broth, very distasteful and texturally unappealing . The noodles were pre-cooked and over cooked. Just a massive blob of noddles that was hard to separate. I watched others pull out massive chunks of noodles, not the standard style. Had a few bites and the tendons were just so displeasing and bountiful . Went to pay , because no one check on me and was told at the register that "next time I tell them". They could've look at it as the food was still out. Paid full price and went somewhere else for lunch. read more

Pho Dac Biet ; homemade chili nucmam (fish sauce) My survival and happiness in Columbia may hinge on this joint's existence. It's really above average and makes me feel like I'm back in the 408. read more

Pho Viet 5 Points - Pho Dac Biet ; homemade chili nucmam (fish sauce) - Vietnamese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Vegetable Spring rolls with tofu in rice pepper with peanut sauce was excellent. We also had the vegetable soup which was good in that there was a lot of fresh veggies in it. I found the broth to be kind of blah, lacking something...Maybe lemongrass, ginger? Beyond that, the soup was still very good. The service was prompt and attentive. The restaurant itself is in an older building and in need of some sprucing up but the tables were kept clean. read more

The service was great but I wouldn't recommend this place for the price you pay! I got pho and spring rolls. The broth was good however nothing to rave about and they barely gave me any meat and they are skimpy on the garnishes that you add to the pho(they only gave me one slice of the lime and the bean sprouts were slimy and brown). As for the spring rolls they added way too much noodle and again skimped out on the other ingredients. I've been to this place multiple times in 2018-2019 and it was not like this before. Maybe it was a bad day but I paid too much for the quality of food I got. read more

Pho Viet 5 Points - side garnishes - Vietnamese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I had lunch here yesterday with a friend and was really delish food! She ordered the chicken soup and wow the bowl was huge! I ordered veggie fried rice and topped it with Srirachi sauce. Was yummy not greasy. Service expedient and helpful! Ryan was our server and he was on time! Ambience was quiet and Vietnamese! Nice! read more

Pho Viet 5 Points - Veggie fried rice w/ Sriracha sauce. Strawberry Boba tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

The peanut sauce was thick and dark brown with little flavor other than peanut butter. Pho broth was not aromatic, just tasted like chicken broth. Vermicelli rice bowl did not come with any of Cham sauce. Servers were very sweet and attentive but food was very meh. read more

Pho Viet 5 Points - Peanut sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Food was great. Place is a little dingy, but I like that. I had their spring rolls, which were very nicely tightly rolled (thinner than usual but they gave 6 instead of 2 or 3), and their #14 rare steak and brisket. The pho broth itself had a good flavor, but I found it to be a little mild instead of the nice deep flavor you can get from pho sometimes with the golden oil that rises to the top. The noodles were the right kind for pho. The waiter was friendly. This is a nice family owned shop. I would definitely come here again. While it did not "blow me away," I had a very nice time and the pho was great to settle my stomach and make me happy. I definitely recommend. read more

I've gone here twice. The first time about a year ago and the Pho was ok. So I went again about 2 weeks ago... oh my hod the instant Pho you can buy at Costco was better. It was horrible, some old soup served lukewarm, very little protein, no flavor... literally the worst pho I have ever had. read more

I've never had pho before but since trying this place last October I'm completely hooked. I go in there at least once a week sometimes twice. Food is outstanding and service is very good. read more

I'm an avid pho eater and it's one of my favorite soups on the world. That being said, I wasn't too impressed with the #10 beef combo pho I got for takeout. All of the toppings and the noodles were stuffed into a styrofoam container, the fresh spring rolls I got were a little tough to eat and the peanut sauce wasn't good. The broth was tasty but very greasy. I'm not sure what the typical serving size is but I only received 3 small pieces of the flank steak and I was under the impression that this soup came with the beef balls, but there were none. And there is no details explaining what comes in the soup. Maybe It tastes better eating it in person but I was disappointed. If I'm down in Columbia again, I'll give it another try. read more

Me and my hubby came in for dinner. It wasn't very crowded with only several tables occupied. We had vietnamese crispy rolls, beef pho with extra meat and beef balls, pork bbq with fried rice, taro slush, & thai tea. They were okay :) read more

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Food and service were good. I enjoyed the broth and all around was a solid meal. I had the dac biet and spring rolls. read more

Pho Viet 5 Points - Pho Dac Biet really nice broth. - Vietnamese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I went to pho viet for lunch and ordered the beef pho with rare steak and extra beef balls. The service was pretty fast, and the portions are big. The beef balls were a little rubbery but still tasted good. I ate the raw jalapeños that came on the side and accidentally got some on my lips. I did not think I would survive, but somehow I soldiered on to finish my huge helping of pho. The interior of this place is casual if not a tiny bit divey. It seems clean, though, and doesn't detract from the overall experience. I will definitely be going back to pho viet. Good pho is hard to find around here! read more

Pho Viet 5 Points - Wall mural - interior - Vietnamese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Every pho place I go to I tend to get the "House special" or whatever they call it. Sometimes they're iffy and sometimes it turns out good, this is one of the good ones! Everything I've had here has been pretty good! The only thing that wasn't was that the limes and other veggies my friend got were mushy and the limes had clearly gone bad. Other than that everything was good! You always get seated fast and everyone seems to know what they're there for! Good for hangovers! read more

Pho Viet 5 Points - 10. Special Beef Noodle Combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Loved the pho Great service Nice clean place. Friendly staff and willing to accommodate your requests read more

Pho Viet 5 Points - 41. Seafood with Yellow Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

great food and a good portion sizes, friendly service and a surprisingly spacious interior. went in to pick up take out and was immediately welcomed by the staff, waited just a couple minutes for hot and fresh food. broth was packaged separate from the noodles and protein just as the good lord intended. can't wait to go back! read more

Been living in columbia for a little over a year now and this location is hands down the best to get some authentic Vietnamese food. Located in the heart of five points in downtown Columbia, this place is not a hole in the wall kind of restaurant, but parking can be difficult pending time of day. Plenty of spacious seating and staff are professional and knowledgable of the menu. In terms of cleanliness, I'd give it a 3 out of 5, but the aesthetics and set up is fairly not much different than other Vietnamese restaurants I've been to. I got the spring rolls and the rare steak bowl known as number 11. It wasn't oily and the meat was tender; couldn't complain! Their menu is definitely broad with a variety of noodle and rice dishes to choose from. They also have a drink menu with a small selection of smoothies and boba tea. The coffee was strong and sweet if you're into that. Overall amazing dining experience and I definitely will be back again! read more

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Hello 2021!! Giving this place a sold 3.5 for all the reasons below. This wasn't my first 2021 place I ate at but I'm glad I gave this place a try. We were on our way home from Rock Hill this past Sunday. We had a late night and woke up hungry and a bit hung over but had to get on the road back home. We actually ended up here because the other pho viet who advertised they opened at 10 wasn't! Ok let's get to the restuarant and food! Place is located in the Five Points area in Columbia. The sign for the restaurant due to cursive writing is a bit hard to read so you could miss it. This restaurant is street facing, with street parking. Place was pretty empty when we walked in but that's because we were the first customers! Host was nice, told us to sit v wherever we wanted. There is only 1 size bowl for pho! Don't freak out though if you're a pho lover like me. The bowl is a good size and the portion is great! They give you plenty of noodles and meat. The broth was good. It's on the lighter side but still good. We don't have any complaints. We also got the spring rolls. It was fresh and sauce was fine. Big place, nice people working there, 8 dollar a bowl, great portions; go try this place out if you're in Columbia and want some vietnamese food! Owners keep your prices and your portions! Best prices I've seen since moving to South Carolina! read more

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Best pho ever!! And the spicy satay sauce up it to heaven. Yes, mister! If I didn't have people surrounding me, I would have picked the bowl up and slurp the remaining broth. I usually never finish my pho bc a lot of places make it as flavorful as a teardrop. But this place...not only is the both superb but the different cuts of beef in there tasted fresh and cooked to perfection! My fellow comrades concur read more

Pho Viet 5 Points - Combination pho with meat balls added - Vietnamese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Delicious, authentic pho. Place was small and cozy, our servers were extremely nice. The broth was flavorful, fresh and smooth. Cheap for a big bowl of pho as well. We come a lot, always good! read more

Not the best I've had in Columbia. But I do support mom and pop shops. Service was excellent.

Probably some of the best PHO I have had! So delicious with plenty of meat and seafood. We ordered the seafood pho and the rare beef pho. The broth was tasty and the veggies and meat were very fresh. If I'm in the area again I would definitely return. read more

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Pho Viet Restaurant on Devine Street in Columbia is a great place to go for delicious and flavorful food. I really like the location and everything that they have available here. The staff here is very accommodating and makes sure that you have everything that you need. read more

Pho Viet 5 Points - Pho Viet Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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If you're in the mood for some good pho this is your spot. I only had the seafood pho so far but it was very good. I also tried the Vietnamese crispy rolls. 10/10 would recommend. I will recommend this spot to anyone in the mood for some good Vietnamese food. read more

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The perfect spot downtown on a cold day...that is if you're looking for Pho! Beef, chicken, or veggie, Pho Viet 5 Points has something for everyone. The broth was absolutely amazing. read more

Pho Viet 5 Points - Number 12. Lean Beef Pho. - Vietnamese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Service was prompt, friendly, and helpful with my gluten and dairy allergies. I ordered the beef pho (no. 14) and my husband ordered the Yellow Noodle Combo (no.87?). Both dishes came out very quickly and were fresh and hot. Both dishes were delicious and I couldn't ask for more. Great little spot for a quick and tasty dinner. read more

The Best Pho in South Carolina! Not looking for other restaurants and will be my go to now!! Great customer service and great Thai tea! read more

Pho Viet 5 Points - This is the best, I mean the BEST pho in Carolina! Came feeling sick left feeling great! - Vietnamese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

We had dinner here tonight and the Pho Thai (#11) was perfect and delicious. The restaurant is clean and tidy and the staff is very friendly and courteous. read more

We have been going here for over 5 years. Stopped by for the first time in a while to get take out and the food was terrible. There is 1 piece of chicken in a large bowl of pho... literally a small chicken tender size if even that much. It must be a joke right but it's all three bowls! Charged $1 for each sriracha packet and didn't even get the extra ones I was charged for??? We received one side bag of sprouts with 2 small lime slices for 3 bowls of pho???? Fresh spring roll was simply ridiculous. The shrimp was slivered to a hair thin size and the peanut sauce cup wasn't even half full and salty not sweet??? We won't be back... I suggest you find a new spot too. It's definitely not the same as it used to be and has gone downhill. $65 later and excitement followed by great disappointment. I would take the food back for my money back if I could. read more

The food tastes wonderful! I love their pho and spring rolls. Their meat to noodles to broth ratio is good most of the time. It depends on what day and time you get there where the chef may skimp. I give this only 3 stars because the service and cleanliness suck. They waiters are so busy playing games on their phones that they don't see the crumbs and other food particles on the tables and chairs. I had to ask the waiter to bring me a wet rag to clean the table myself! They hardly ever come to my table to check up on me too. Why am I, the customer, cleaning their table? read more

Thank goodness the Pho is amazing because it's the only Vietnamese restaurant in the area (that I'm aware of, at least). The broth is so tasty and flavorful. Meat is good quality. Very, very satisfying. Will be returning frequently! read more

Pho Viet 5 Points - Rare Steak Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Decided to try this place since I was craving something Asian. The spring rolls were so fresh and the peanut sauce really creamy. The soup was amazing with a ton of flavor in the broth alone. The meat was super tender and noodles nice and chewy. The stir fry was really big and delicious with tons of veggies. To go was super easy and they have the broth separate from the noodles so they stay chewy and not mushy. Will definitely eat here again. read more

Pho Viet 5 Points - Beef stir fry - Vietnamese Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I had the #15 pho. It was very tasty and filling. The service was quick and friendly. They even came out of the restaurant to bring my jacket I left in the seats. I wanted to try something different, but the pho was recommended as it's got pho in the restaurant's name. I would try again and like to try different menu items. read more