It is in the mall so...definitely not a five star experience. Their area is consistently clean so bonus on that. However, they have a good variety and it is a pretty good values. I primarily get bobas. My only issue is that they do not have milk alternatives. We make it work and I like it so that is all that matters. I have never had a bad service experience and find the service on track and pleasant. read more

Pholicious - Vietnamese Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

Stopped in for a quick lunch while I was in the area on an errand. The person at the counter was friendly, and the food came out fast. I had the tái. The broth was clean and properly hot, the noodles were right, and the beef was fine. Not the deep, long-simmered kind of broth that stops you mid-conversation, but a solid bowl of pho that did exactly what I needed. The herb plate was a little sparse for my taste. I'd have liked more cilantro, especially. Strip-mall spot, counter service, in-and-out. If you're nearby and hungry, it's a good call. I'd come back if I'm in the neighborhood. read more

Paying $13 for a bowl of pho that has three bites of steak and probably 5 bites of noodles is ridiculous. It was smaller than the child's portion at other restaurants I've visited in the tri state area. Also they don't offer basil and cilantro? Rice noodles overcooked. Broth was watered down. What is even going on here? Get it together Tony. read more

The bahn mi sign I saw passing through brought us back today for Sunday lunch. The fresh baguette- to-filling ratio is perfection. Every bite has the pork, vegetables, and condiment in harmony, and I have half left for the NBA finals game tonight! A matcha smoothie thanks to my daughter's encouragement is a refreshing drink - many choices. Service was great, the food was brought to our booth. I could eat this every week and didn't even sample the pho here (yet). Thank you! read more

Me and my fiancé have been coming here for several years. the food is amazing. we eat here everytime we go to the florence mall. the workers are super nice (they even know our order now) their service is fast considering everything! the shop looks amazing and clean. definitely think this is one of the best places in the mall!! read more

Just got the #3 sandwich and tried the milk tea flavored boba, both were delicious. Staff was very friendly and informative, definitely recommend giving them a try if you're here. read more

This is my daughter's go to place for the "healing soup". The service is always quick, The portions are plentiful and the prices are decent for the quality ingredients. read more

Very nice staff. The broth was not flavorful seafood was pre frozen and not sizable no spring or egg rolls available to order. This place should probably close with all the other Pho spots opening. read more

Pretty good pho! Portions and price were good. Not super flavorful but yummy. The meat and noodles were soft. I thought the toppings in a baggie was a little weird. The boba was good but I wish there were more flavors on ice instead of blended. read more

I'm not usually a fan of the mall food court, but this little shop has got it goin' on..! Delicious pho, and awesome Boba smoothies. read more

Pholicious - Pho beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

Just a stall in a food court but you seldom see pho in a food court. They have a wide variety of dairy smoothies, as well as sometimes egg rolls or summer rolls. The pho wasn't bad. read more

Fantastic small business! I've been a returning customer for many years for many reasons. The food is delicious, the customer service is top notch and the price is great for a unique meal. I visited today and the man who served me gave me two boxes of spring rolls free. He was kind and welcoming - I can't recommend enough. Stopping at Pholicious is essential for a complete mall visit! read more

They steal credit card information. It happened to me and a neighbor. Don't put your money and your family's money at risk.

Found Pholicious on Yelp and drove over. The restaurant is located in the food court inside the Florence Mall. This was not initially evident as at the time - the Yelp app map location showed it outside of the Mall. Once I discovered where it actually is - I submitted a map correction to Yelp and they fairly quickly updated the map to show the correct location. I ordered the Pho Ga. It came up quickly. It's the smallest bowl of Pho I've ever seen, and of course a smaller plate of aromatics to match. The broth was steaming, and the chicken tasted good, but the broth also came across as having some MSG in it - although I cannot absolutely verify this. Overall, it was a tasty, semi-satisfying meal. I added a good bit of Sriracha sauce to bites and to the broth to add some additional flavor to the bowl. read more

Pholicious - Vietnamese Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

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This place it the best! I was so excited to find Boba sweet drink and delicious noodle soup! It's the only healthy place to eat in the mall. They are super friendly, and very well priced! #pholiciousflorencemall Instagram read more

Pholicious - Vietnamese Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

I've been a long time fan of Pho and having this place is a god send. Making Pho at home is so time consuming and I've never made it as good as they do here. Leave it to the experts they say. Pho Real the best Pho around. And they know Pho. Side of bean spout, real jalapeños on the side. I won't be a chump wasting my weekend making it. I'll be back here! read more

Pholicious - Vietnamese Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

Love this place. Food is delicious and price is affordable. Definitely will come back

Their vegetable pho straight up heals my ailing soul. 100/10 would recommend. Would you expect the worlds best soup to come from a mall food court? Probably not. Does it? Find out read more

Fresh, healthy, delicious, and in the Mall, yes it's in the food court. I had Pho Chicken -- Vietnamese rice noodles, lots of chicken in a flavorful bowl of broth. I love the pretty green bowl, real chopsticks, and the soup spoon. It's fun to add your own jalapeno's, bean sprouts, onions, spicy sauces, mint, lime, and sauces. It's always fun when you get to do it up your way. Love the fact that it's only 240 calories. I was full before I even finished half (so figure 150 calories of delicious goodness). My SO enjoyed the rest, which made him pho happy. When we ordered, one employee dropped a scooper on the floor. Loved that he immediately put it in the small dishwasher. Cleanliness and food safety first. Good job training Pholicious. The egg rolls are the best I've ever had. 4 for $4 - I got one and it was perfect!! I even got a nice steam bath while eating. Two in one - WIN! read more

Pholicious - Phone chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

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It's great to have the mobile Yelp app while your on the move and I'm constantly on the move locally or flying to find great restaurants and other businesses. With that in mind, I was here in Cincinatti on a business trip and a lover of Vietnamese cuisine. Finding the local restaurant scene near my hotel to be unsatisfactory, I wanted a bowl of Pho for dinner before flying out the next morning back home. With luck, I located the Pholicious restaurant nearby in the mall. It was a great to find Vietnamese cuisine so close to where I was, thinking that it was all American fast food chains up here in Florence, KY. Thanks for proving me wrong for sure. Located at the Florence Mall, Pholicious is one of the 2 Vietnamese restaurants within a mile of my hotel on Dream Street. It was not the typical set up for a Vietnamese restaurant, which is what is normally what I am used to. Nothing fancy about this place, but it was Pho and other delicacies at reasonable prices. In fact, this is probably the first time I have seen a fast food version of a Vietnamese restaurant. It was quite interesting. Fast food Pho is served in small bowls. Never mind the large porcelain bowls you're used to. Nope, not at all. The prices here are severely cheap, but you really get what you pay for really. Seriously. If you are a Pho junkie, do not come here. While the food is something worth exploring, I can say that it was an experience to try this place out. Nothing more can be said about this place. Fast food Vietnamese at its best. Well, it's the only one I have been so far, so the experience was overall pleasant. Definitely not a sit down Vietnamese restaurant to be sure, but the Pho was decent. The broth was clear and it had your entire fixings and included other veggies also - if you so desire. Fast food Pho is what it is, especially when it comes to portion size. Fast and convenient, Pholicious can be your quick stop for your quick fix for Pho. Not sure if I'll be coming back here, as I'll most likely be looking for a traditional Vietnamese restaurant. Prices are awesome, but then again, it all comes down to portion sizes. There is a seating area that is small, but adequate. Can't say I enjoyed this experience, but the Pho was ok. Almost like getting take out from Panda Express, but it is what it is. I got the beef Pho with spring rolls and a large soda. It came under $10 which was good, but again, the portion sizes were not what I am used to. Buyer beware! Support local! C+ read more

If I could give 0 stars, I would. The people behind the counter made offhand and rude comments after we placed our orders and sat down at the booth. They tried to speak subtlety, but we heard everything they said about me and my boyfriend, being an interracial couple. Would not return here again just for that. I've never experienced any sort of racism or judgment and this was the first time coming across something like that, after moving from California to Kentucky. As for the food, it is subpar at best. If you've ever had authentic pho, you would not be able to stomach the taste of the broth they have. It is bland and tasteless. If you like drinking watery soup, then this place is for you. The portions are also small for the price you pay. If you want authentic pho, then make the drive to Cincinnati and check out places like Pho Lang Thang or Le's Sandwiches. It'll be far worth your time and money, than this place would ever be. read more

Back to school shopping. Had to get some smoothies with boba. Not sure you can really fail at making these. Paid for extra boba. $3.99. read more

Pholicious - Boba smoothies with my youngest. - Vietnamese Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

This place should be called No No Pho! I supposed it's sufficient if you've never eaten pho. If you have, you'll be sorely disappointed. It looks like all the ingredients were pre packaged and thrown together to form a weak soup. Good thing there was some Sriracha sauce to add some flavor. I suppose I shouldn't be too particular while eating at a food court. But it is what it is. read more

Pholicious - Vietnamese Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

I admit, when I was at the mall and saw pho, I thought "there is no way this will taste good". Well, it does!!! I got the small bowl to test it out, but I advise you, just pay the the 1.50 difference and get the large for $8. There's a lot more bang for your buck. Compared to pho Kimmy or... other pho restaruants in cincinnati, this is very good, the broth can stand on its own without the need for the sauces- just the way i like them! read more

The spring rolls are so fresh and amazing especially dipped in their peanut sauce Their pho bowls are great too!! You can't go wrong with anything here. I suggest getting a taro smoothie WITH boba I've been coming here since it's been open and have never had a bad experience with food or customer service. JUST GO HERE WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR????? read more

Pholicious - Chicken pho bowl regular sized; I added hoisin and sriracha, taro smoothie with boba, spring rolls with peanut sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Florence, Kentucky

Bland. Not the most robust flavor I was looking for. Great for newbies who need a hip place to start off their pho addiction

I always just get the spring rolls. They are pretty good but the shrimp is a little thin. And when they are premade and sitting there, the wrappers start to get tough. The sauce is yummy! read more

The people who work here are always SUPER kind and make amazing milk tea. Sometimes I stop at the mall just to run in for Boba!

A few years ago, if someone would have told me that I would spend a Saturday afternoon eating Pho inside a mall in Kentucky - I would have done that confused puppy head tilt back at them. Between then and now, life put me in the position to do just that. A bright green space with lots of pho options, bubble tea and other fare including spring rolls - this is not your typical mall food court spot. The ordering part is simple, and is actually just like your typical mall food court spot. You go up, order, pay and then you take your food to a table. Luckily, this is some tasty stuff. The husband and I started with a shared order of spring rolls which were fresh tasting and came with a good peanut sauce. We both got a different kind of pho, mine beef and his meatball. While it might not be the best pho I've ever had, it is definitely tasty and comes with a decent amount of accouterments. I really like knowing this place exists when I have to make a trip to the mall, but I just hope some other Florence mall-goers get with the program. I still saw too many Sbarro cups and plates around (not to disparage the great Michael Scott's favorite pizza place) among the other regular cast of characters in the food court scene. People need to embrace this special treat, I know I would have loved to have this available at my hometown mall during all of my teenage mall hangout sessions. read more

The reason I give this 5 stars is: 1. It's great food 2. Reasonably priced 3. Unexpectedly in a food court 4. This place needs more business so I can enjoy it for years to come! Living in N. Kentucky, I've been to the Florence Mall many times. My family often ends up eating while we're there. And there is the usual suspects - Sbarro, Great Steak, McDonalds, harassing-you-with-samples Chinese restaurants... the same guilty pleasures. Across the way is Pholicious... which is never busy. Curiosity got to me. And now I want to make sure it stays. The menu is simple. But the food is great. The broth is addictive. AND you won't have a heart attack afterwords. Eat at this place. read more

The Honeydew bubble smoothie was delicious!! ^.^ However, I ordered spring rolls, and was concerned because they just handed them to me from the display...which was not refrigerated at all. Had I seen all these reviews ahead of time, I probably would have eaten them, but they were not chilled at all when I initially touched them so I asked for a refund. They looked delicious though. I just didn't know how long it had been sitting out. read more

I was in Florence mall doing my work. Then when the time for lunch, i was looking around... So so chinese food, sandwiches , pizzas, chillis or pho.... Why not.. Something different from the typical mall's food. Went and order large beef pho with extra beef balls.... Plus ice coffee.. (If you never try vietnamese ice coffee you should) They serve you in a large bowl with the condiment, plastic soup bowls, chopstick and stainless steel fork.. ( very uncommon in the food court) Soup is good, added the hoisin saice and siracha... Added the lime, bean sprouts and jalapenos. Good food, warms up the body during winter time. read more

Excellent pho! I got the seafood large with fish cake and shrimp! Very hot and filling. They have reusable bowls and metal cutlery and chopsticks. Very eco-friendly. Would definitely come again! read more

This is one of my favorite places to eat in northern Kentucky. If I'm buying something inside the mall I am stopping by this Vietnamese food place. My favorite is the fresh, still red thin cut beef that in put into the beef broth to cook right in front of you. They give you a little thing of soy sauce with sriracha sauce to put into your soup for an extra kick. They have different things to choice from. ( chicken,meatball,seafood, shrimp and veggie ) They also serve spring rolls with a peanut sauce which is great as well. And to top it all off, they serve smoothies with bubbles. The ice coffee is a must get if you a coffee drinker. The owner himself is always seen talking to his customer and making sure everything is okay. Easy 5 star. read more

My boyfriend and I were in the mood for Pho so I decided to do a quick Yelp search. Our usual go-to, Pho Lang Thang was closed and I wasn't in the mood for Cilantro, I wanted to try something new so enter Pholicious. I saw the reviews and pictures and figured I should give it a go. The location isn't somewhere you'd expect, it's in the food court of the Florence Mall. The menu was different than most places I'd been to, they offered everything from a seafood pho to my usual rare beef pho. After ordering my usual rare beef pho (no onions) in a large size and a mint green tea bubble tea, my boyfriend and I sat in a booth and waited. After a few minutes, my boyfriend brought over our food (which smelled delicious). First off, let me say that this is the first place I've been to that takes my 'no onions' request seriously. There were no onions anywhere to be found. I put on my usual toppings of bean sprouts, lime juice, basil and some sriracha and took my first bite. I was in love! The broth here is comparable to Pho Lang Thang's, it doesn't have a sweet aftertaste like some pho broths tend to have and is very flavorful. Overall I was pleasantly surprised and would highly recommend the pho here. My bubble tea wasn't bad either! read more

Wow! That was fun - finding Pho in a mall. In Florence, KY no less. It was super yummy! So yummy that you really don't need to add any sauces - the broth was fantastic already. I really wish there was a Pholicious near me because I would eat there. A lot. Also they have bubble tea two ways - either as a smoothie or over ice. I ordered the Vietnamese coffee over ice and it was super sweet and yummy. I wanted to get an avacado to go but I was totally stuffed. I ordered a regular size pho and it was plenty for me. The food court has it's own entrance on the back right side of the building. Do not follow Yelp directions, someone put them in there while they were driving I think. Just go to the mall food court and you will be set! read more

Finally, pho is back in Florence! I decided to eat here a few times before checking in or posting a review, just to get a good balance of the place. Pho Saigon, it is not. PS is sadly and greatly missed, HOWEVER this place picks up the slack rather well! The broth tends to be slightly on the thinner side of pho flavor, but it's easy enough to boost it up. I asked about that choice, and they said it was to appeal to broader palates. Being located in the Florence Mall, I can't argue with their choice... better to stay in business than appeal to the hardcore. Their pho, while not outstanding, is pretty darn good! It's served with all the traditional fixin's on the side: sprouts, peppers thinly sliced, Thai basil... and onions. Yes, the onions are served on the side. There is green onions in the broth, of course, but you can add (or not) the sliced onions in whatever quantity you like. The spring rolls are fantastically fresh and the skin is the perfect texture. You can watch them pumping them out pretty much constantly, but done well with much care. They add chicken instead of pork, however you can ask and they'll make them traditionally with the pork for you. Nice little hidden secret for the real Vietnamese food fans! Last I'm happy to mention they have bubble (boba) teas and smoothies! Yay! The tapioca pearls are done perfectly... not too squishy and not too chewy. This automatically adds another star in my book. Try the green tea latte, blended (without mint) for my personal favorite. For me, it's a touch of nostalgia from New Orleans. read more

This review is only for the Thai tea with boba. Pro: no credit card limit Con: small for price (the price of mall rent probably), soooooo sweet, lots of ice though so I guess that is supposed to dilute the sweetness read more

I only tried their boba drink. I had the taro smoothie. It's very sweet but it's really good. It's different than most I've had because this one was a smoothie instead of a milk tea. I would try it again and recommend it to people but it is on the sweet side. The boba is okay. It's not sweet or anything so it's a good complement. read more

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Horrible Customer Service, Great Food I took my daughter here for our bi- monthly mom & me special time together. This is one of our fun places to stop when we go to the mall. However, a young teen-aged girl at the counter almost ruined our time. Snotty, short, and distracted, she finally took our order. We have eaten here over 10 times and always split a large order. She refused. When it came time to eat, she told us we had to sit at the counter as they "didn't have enough dishes" for us to take two steps and sit in a booth. The family before us AND after us each sat at booths. I'm not quite sure what the employee's issue was... but she sure ruined our lunch and we will NEVER return. read more