Pho Vinam is located two doors down from the Qamaria Yemeni Coffee and the Enter Escape Room. We were in the area when we decided to take a quick lunch break to try this spot. The restaurant was not crowded at all on a Saturday lunch. Their menu has a wide variety of Chinese-Vietnamese dishes and we tried their broken rice dishes. Food came out fairly quickly and prices were reasonable for the portions. We only had an hour to eat and there was plenty of time to eat and chat because of how quickly the food came out. I ordered the #51 charbroiled beef with broken rice and my hubby ordered the #56 shredded pork and pork chop with broken rice. We were seated inside one of their secluded booths so it felt like we could have a very private conversation. No complaints and a solid spot for the college students at University Village. read more

Pho Vinam - 56. Cơm Tấm Bì Sườn Nướng - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

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About two doors down from Qamaria Yemeni Coffee is this pho place which was not crowded at all at 6:30 p.m. for dinner. The family inside welcomed me in right away and I sat at a booth. The menu was a bit sticky so I recommend they wipe them down once in awhile but fortunately my table had a sanitizer bottle so I made use of it after making my choices: pho tai and iced jasmine tea (unsweetened). I really love pho and am used to the broth of my favorite place in Pomona. This place had darker broth which was savory and quite good. I used all the bean sprouts, leaves, jalapeño slices and a generous squeeze of the lemon. I also used a spoonful of sriracha as needed. The rare thin slices of beef cooked quickly in piping hot broth and the noodles were well cooked. Very satisfying meal. Several more customers came in while I enjoyed my dinner. I felt a little self-conscious because the different family members were watching me eat. I'm sure they were being attentive, wanting to make sure to notice if I needed anything, and they weren't staring or anything but that was still kind of funny. Decent pho, quick service. I was happy with my experience overall. read more

Pho Vinam - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

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In my opinion, people are being too harsh when rating the service at Asian cuisines. It's difficult to provide top-quality service (compared to American restaurants) when Asians/Immigrants in general come from a high-context society. Being born in China, restaurants, street vendors, etc., all prioritize EFFICIENCY and food quality over good service. A majority of Asian people were never taught the proper way to serve food to customers in America; All they know is to serve the food well and quickly. That's the difference in cultural norms. On the other hand, the food was amazing. The portion sizes are just enough to fill you up and make you feel like, "damn, that was a good meal". Although the interior could use a redesign, who cares when the food is fire. Perfect for any student or family that wants Vietnamese food near the campus. (Also a good way to support local businesses!) read more

Have been going here for over 10 years. Love this place and they never disappoint. Staff is very nice and work quickly. This will always be my favorite comfort food!! Thank you. read more

Pho Vinam - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

Pretty solid Pho spot in the UV plaza. I had one of their rice dishes with charbroiled beef since it was a hot day. I was impressed with the portion size and the quality! The beef was delicious and the egg and fish sauce was great as well. The only gripe I had was that the rice was a bit clumpy but not a big deal. Good service and convenient location. Interior is a bit outdated and I don't think the AC was running. But still a good option close to campus. read more

Pho Vinam - 61. Beef with Egg Loaf and Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

Food was so yummy. The broth was so good I couldn't stop eating it. I went here with my friends multiple times and will definitely be coming back! read more

I have ordered here many times. I typically get the tofu spring rolls which are delicious and come with a peanut butter dipping sauce. Their frozen taro boba is very good. They always have my food ready when I go in for pick up. read more

The food was decent, the staff was in a rush but they were friendly, it's probably how they get quick service done. They were also good at being communicative with us. It was a nice place to enjoy some food and conversation. It is super close to UCR's campus, making it easy for college students such as myself. The pho tasted amazing, the quality of the broth and meat was good. They have a huge variety in the menu of different vietnamese dishes, i'm excited to try some more! read more

You're r4rarded if you come here for good service. If you want some bomb Vietnamese food, and a kitchen staffed with people speaking some sort of Star Wars language come here. read more

Amazing service, delicious food and big portions. You definitely get what you pay for. Thank you guys for an amazing lunch!

TERRIBLE!! -10 every single dish was dirty & the boba was falling apart, it looked old ! read more

Pho Vinam - one of the dirty dishes, built up yellow stuff on fork and it smelt terrible ! - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

This place has the best broth ever. I came in severely hungover and everyone inside was so nice:)

Not a bad place if you're craving a bowl of pho. They have a big selection of Vietnamese food that range from broken rice dishes to even pho. Always ate here growing up and still has the quality I like in their food. Service was friendly and the ambiance is very homie with a nice Vietnamese man making sure we have water and food ready within minutes of sitting down. read more

Pho Vinam - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

got the bbq pork with fried eggs and rice! i would say for the price point, i wish there was more meat. it was a pretty small pork chop with like 3 bites of pork on it. the fish sauce was also pretty basic, just fish sauce sugar and water, not with the extra stuff other places have. i would say it's also slightly fishier than other places too. Pretty average plate and i'm not sure it's worth the price read more

Always incredibly friendly and accommodating the staff is wonderful to interact with. Whether eating in or taking out they are quick friendly and knowledgeable about the food. The food itself is absolutely delicious and really always hits the spot. It's a cute likely toe restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating and a great vibe for a family or a group of college friends. read more

I went here with my friends and waiter (most likely the owner) JUST STOOD AT THE END OF OUR TABLE STARING AT US. Literally listening to our conversation the whole time we were there. Never coming back. read more

It's been a while since our last visit. We recently gave it another try and I stand corrected. I appreciate that they changed the receipts to an itemized list of what you're paying for. Nothing to hide and out in the open. A complete 180 from a previous visit. The food was soothing. This place hasn't changed in appearance, hard working staff or placement of table condiments. You can reminisce about coming here while you went to college at UCR and years later come back to visit and it'll still be the same place you once remembered. Familiar faces all while enjoying that same great pho. It has once again captured me as a returning customer. So glad to see improvements for the better. With a line formed at the door the continued patronage keeps this place alive and thriving. read more

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took too damn long but dis was lowk bomb as hell like i actually finished the whole bowl too but like lowk the wait was so bad i chewed up a set of chopsticks i was so hungry and the spring rolls were chill but ya read more

Pho Vinam - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

This is my favorite photo place since I was a student ten years ago. Best food with great portion. People are same and nice and friendly. Love this place. I hope this place will last forever read more

Pho Vinam - Super good pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

My party and I went into this place for lunch around noon and the parking was as expected with the university nearby. The service was quick and efficient. The booths were a little small and tight, but seemed ok for a quick lunch. We all got the same thing, number 54 with an egg. It was good classic pork chop with an egg a sort of fish sauce? The meal was missing a bit more flavor than I liked, but I'll have to try the other dishes in the future. read more

Pho Vinam - 54. Pork chop and charbroiled pork with broken rice AND an egg. - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

The pho wasn't too bad. It cost about $38 for 2 people. A little more on the expensive side but I got my pho fix. The portion size was good and the food was decent overall, it was convenient as it was close to campus. read more

Pho Vinam - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

I know people got a make a living and all but dang flies everywhere. Look in the back and the doors wide open. Of course flies will just flyyy in to the restaurant. Top it some smelly food delivery people be adding the essence to the place. Food was ok. Don't think I'll go back. read more

We have been coming here for many many years. They were one of the first restaurants When the UV just opened. That's a very very long time ago. For many years we always looked passed the lack in customer service. Considering maybe the language barrier or communication gap. But tonight, tonight's experience just made them lose long time customers. The young man needs customer service training. He is always annoyed and angry. That's why we avoid to ask him for anything when we dine there. However, tonight, after we ate, we had some left overs that we wanted to take home so we needed containers. He walked by so I said "excuse me", he just kept walking. Ok. Maybe he didn't hear me. Unfortunately, he was the only one that walked passed our booth a few times so once again I said "excuse me". This time he stopped, looked right at me and as I was about to speak, he frowned and walked away. That made me angry. However, I didn't want to cause a scene. So instead my husband got up and walked up to the older gentleman and asked for to go containers and brought it back to our table. As we were leaving I decided to let the older gentleman know at the register with in a calm and low tone manner that they should talk to the young man because he is very rude and it's not good. He let me know that the young man was his son and that he's like that because he doesn't like to work with customers he prefers to be in the kitchen that's why he acts like that. So I told him that it's obvious and I agreed with him that maybe it would be better that he stay in the kitchen because with the nasty attitude they may lose customers. The gentleman started getting upset and kept saying "that's my son. That's my son....its ok if we lose customers...its ok if you don't come back...its ok you don't come back..." with that response from him, I assured him that I will definitely not come back and will make sure my friend and family don't either. We will take our business elsewhere. read more

love the proximity of this place to UCR's campus. i think the quality of the pho is really great too and worth the walk/short drive! i got the #18 (beef ball with rice noodles) and the portion was perfect for me, which is saying something considering that i usually have trouble finishing my meals by myself (lol) the employees were very straightforward and easy to talk to which was nice. however, the overall space within the restaurant is a little cramped and me and my family had to move from our original table we were seated at, but regardless, the space is still manageable and nice to eat in :) really good! read more

i have been going to this restaurant since i discovered it in '06 and their food still taste the same and always delivers! I love all their food. Egg roll always crispy and hot. My ultimate favorite is their vermicelli with beef, egg roll and beef!! Service is great always fast. they can use a renovation though but still best Vietnamese restaurant in Riverside read more

There was a roach on the floor while i was here and no one was in the restaurant to greet customers. Health Inspection needs to come here read more

Pho Vinam - Restaurant Indoor - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

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A great day in So Cal to try a different place for lunch. We came just on the right time before the lunch crowds. The place is small but clean, well lit and feel cozy. The hosts are friendly and efficient. Foods came pretty fast. Spwcial Fried Rice was spot on. The diced meats a litte bit to dry fir my taste. The shrimps were grilled ( or pan fried ) perfectly with a slight of crispness on the outside. Pho was full of flavors. And as the egg rolls. Great place and foods. read more

Pho Vinam - 92. Yang Chow Fried Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

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The most crucial elements of a successful Pho restaurant are the quality of the broth and the freshness of the vegetables utilized, Pho Vinam hits both points squarely on the head and continues to deliver with perfectly cooked shrimp in the Spring Rolls, extremely light yet crispy Egg Rolls, and an abundance of rice noodles in proper ratio with the tender yet sticky tendon, bouncy meatballs, chewy tripe, and rich brisket. The only thing that doesn't make this a 5 star review is while the atmosphere isn't terrible and the staff are attentive and quick to respond to your requests the restrooms were dirty. Bottom line, this is the best Pho in Riverside County by far, possibly even the Inland Empire! read more

Pho Vinam - 24. Goi Cuon Hoac Goi Cuon Chay 28. Cha Gio - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

super delicious food!! great quality food and very fast service. very comfortable inside and super kind people too!!

They make the best pho in Riverside!! Been coming here for over 20 years. Feels like you're eating at someone's home. Super nice and attentive. read more

*This review is based on a doordash order only My husband and I ordered the pho (chicken and beef) and an order of Vietnamese egg rolls . The egg rolls were fantastic , very crunch, warm and chewy inside with a nice dipping sauce . We both throughly enjoyed our pho - the sesame chili oil here is delicious ! read more

Pho Vinam - Chicken Pho with extra bean sprouts - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

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As a student great place to "splurge" and change it up a bit and take a break from the food at the dining halls. Total Mom & Pop place which you can totally taste in their food with homestyle cooking and flavor. A man always made sure we had water or tended to us if we needed something. The lady said they've been there for 20+ years and that's amazing! Support small business! read more

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I see the word "decent" a lot in the reviews, and that seems fair to me. Everything was pretty decent. The bánh mì was pretty standard, but nice. The gỏi cuốn was similarly, pretty typical fare, but nicely done and generously portioned. I'm not sure I'd make a special trip to come back, but if I were in the neighborhood and craving Vietnamese comfort food, sure, I'd come back. read more

Pho Vinam - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

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Definitely the BEST Pho in town! The staff is always friendly and greet you with a smile. The food is amazing, from the Pho, to the rice or noodle dishes & to the curry! Have tried several different things, and it never disappoints. read more

Pho Vinam - Beef Curry # 103 on Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

Well it was a horrible experience at this fucked up Pho place. First I saw the most unattractive Vietnamese (employee) woman scratch her heel at the table and then just casually wore her shoe and went back to the kitchen. Second the same woman scratched her head while walking in the dinning area and handling food with ease. DISGUSTING. Thirdly, we noticed a nose hair in the soup spoon and most likely the soup had the hair in it. Horrible service. You get better service in a nail salon than here. read more

Pho Vinam - Hair in the spoon - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

Really great customer service it was really good honestly the food was very good as well the ambiance of the place kinda isn't the best it's super hot ac don't work that good but the food is worth it we sat outside so we didn't feel how hot it was but for sure really nice hole in the wall place prices are super good you are not gonna break the bank coming here for sure coming back read more

Hands-down, this is my favorite pho spot by UCR. Their broth is so rich and velvety. Pick up orders are super quick and easy. Just give them a ring and your food will be ready within 10-15 minutes. Everyone here is so helpful, really feels like home cooking. read more

this place is bomb! The egg rolls to die for!!! I highly recommend this place to-anyone who wants something good and fast read more

Pho Vinam - Delivery of Vietnamese eggrolls. I'm addicted honest. Sooooo yummy - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

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They always fail to disappoint!! I'm vegan and the #22 with veggie broth is my go to!! The service is amazing and I hope they never close. If you are looking for something healthy and delicious this is the place!! Sometimes crowded sometimes not but always worth the wait!!! read more

A hidden gem near the UCR campus! Given it's location, I was expecting this place to be a total sellout to the college crowd. But it was actually really good, better than a lot of the pho in the SGV! Prices are fair, especially in this economy. Portions are good. Staff are nice. Parking lot shared with the plaza just outside. Their che was great too - not too sweet. If I lived closer I'd be here more frequently. But if I find myself back in Riverside, I'll definitely stop by. read more

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