I have a friend getting out of ICU today to be moved to a standard room at Asension Seton after surgery on Monday. She requested chicken pho, so I decided to pick her up some chicken pho as she requested. While at PhoNatic, I purchased myself meatballs (not traditional meatballs, but ones that are rather airy). Phonatics is located on Anderson lane in a shopping center near Walmart. It features Vietnamese comfort food. The restaurant vibe is laid-back and chill. My first impression was the restaurant floors were extremely clean...like you could literally eat off the floors. In addition, I appreciated that they had a hand sanitizer at the front of the store. For a resident germaphobe, I was in heaven! My order and pick up happened pretty quickly. The broth was in a separate container from the other ingredients with the other ingredients being packed separately. I put together the pho ingredients for my friend at the hospital and she loved the pho! She said it was the best meal she had in the hospital. read more

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This place is such a hidden gem I randomly stumbled across. Walking in, I honestly wasn't expecting much--the setup feels kind of like an H Mart cafeteria. But the pho totally surprised me! I ordered my usual (rare steak and brisket, no bean sprouts, extra jalapeños, extra basil) and it was perfect. The broth was better than expected, they didn't skimp on the meat, and overall I left really impressed. Service is kind of non existent after you pay that's pretty much it. Everything is self service like a Taco Bell or any fast food restaurant. Not at all a bad thing but just different. read more

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I order the port spring roll and it had a huge chunk of skin or fat. Additionally, the beef pho had a 1/4 inch of oil at the top. The young man who took out order was lovely, but the lady we asked for a fresh bowl of broth was unpleasant and annoyed by our request. The quality of the food, service and the restaurant itself have serverly declined since the last time I ate here. With so many fabulous restaurants in Austin, I don't ever see the need to come back to Phonatic. read more

PhoNatic - What's in my spring roll? I order the port spring roll and it had a huge chunk of skin or fat. - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

This has my favorite pho of all time. I get the vegan pho and it's full of veggies, and has a flavorful broth. All other pho I've ever had is unmemorable to me. I love to go here on a freezing cold day and warm up with it, and I love to have it when I'm feeling under the weather. Glad I found this yummy pho option! read more

This was the best thing I had in Austin. Since this was located in a plaza, plenty of parking available. We ordered chicken phó and brisket bahn mi to go. The pho was great, the soup base was fantastic. I am giving 4.99 stars for the best bahn mi I've had in a while. Oh wow, so so good! read more

This particular location is one of my favorites to go to. Their Oxtail pho is to die for! I can't recommend it enough. Ordered it about 5x now and it never disappoints. I always make sure to grab a Vietnamese coffee when I am here too. When Andrew is working, he is always so welcoming and makes me want to come back. Check them out if you haven't yet! read more

It was delicious, fast, clean, and had large enough portions that I had dinner from the same meal! The clerks and servers were all very nice and helpful. Since it was my first time in there, they advised me on what to get. I will for sure be back! I had the wonton soup and good heavens, they basically serve it in a foot tub! Lots of food! My friend got the sliders as a starter and one of the bowls and it also looked delicious! read more

I honestly love this place!! My favorites are the tofu spring rolls and the Sara bowl. I just think all their ingredients are so fresh and perfect for a week night pick me up. I've also had their pho, bao buns, etc. I always pick up and they prepare my order within 10-15 mins which is great. Love it! read more

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I've been getting pho from Phonatic for a few years now and it's a pretty solid, consistent choice for affordable pho. It's not the best pho I've ever had but the service is friendly and it's straightforward. It seems like they recently expanded their menu and have a lot of special dishes that I'm interested in trying. I tried the Sara bowl which my friend recommended and apparently is popular, but I didn't think it was that special and still prefer just regular pho. read more

PhoNatic - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food: 5 / 5 Service: 5 / 5 Cleanness: 5 / 5 Parking: 5 / 5 Price: 4.75 / 5 There's nothing bad that I can say about PhoNatic. As expected, the food was AMAZING and the customer service was TOP NOTCH. If my gf and I lived closer then we would be coming back VERY often. We recommend: Sara Bowl Tofu appetizer D&D Tacos Definitely go the PhoNatic if you are around the area and WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you haven't even tried it yet! - TikTok/YouTube: @gillynova Video Review: https://www.tiktok.com/@gillynova/video/7246522855989546286?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7244179504591603246 read more

PhoNatic - Menu as of June 2023 (TikTok - gillynova) - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I got the half n half, beef pho with a tofu banh mi. (Pictured is the veggie pho because it had better lighting on the table). The tofu in the banh mi is actually pretty yummy. There was so much sauce in the banh mi it was making a mess and dripping out with every bite. The bread was a bit hard making the sandwich hard to take good "everything" bites from. The beef pho was nothing to write home about unfortunately. The broth tasted weak and underdeveloped. It didn't have distinct flavor and didn't make you want to come back for more pho. The bowl is also quite small and makes it difficult to mix the ingredients together when putting in your sprouts and herbs. The beef was lacking in any flavor at all. In the veggie pho, the baby corn tastes like it came from a can because the center of it has a sort of acidic, odd taste that I found unpleasant... The service was fine! The ambiance looked better online than in person. I didn't think it smelled or looked as clean as it possibly could especially near the area where you pick up sauces, silverware, etc. It smells a little humid and funky probably because that's going near the hallway that leads to the bathroom. Unfortunately, I will most likely will not return. read more

PhoNatic - Veggie Pho Noodle Soup and tofu Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Omg! Best pho place ever. Definitely my favorite in Austin. The wonton pho, tacos, tofu, egg rolls, and sliders are a must get. also love their thai tea! we have the best little date night here - all the food was fresh and wonderful, with amazing staff and service to top it off. They are so kind and welcoming Phonatic is an absolute must while in Austin, and locally and family owned! read more

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One of the first pho places I tried when I moved to Austin and still can't find one I dislike more. The noodles were overcooked. The broth was bland even after adding so many other things. The banh mi was a joke. All around gross. I didn't even eat half of it before tossing. I won't be wasting my money again. read more

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Sometimes you come back to those places you've always loved and you wonder why you stayed away so long... and here I am in comfort food heaven with the best meal I've eaten in a while. Had all the customary sauces and condiments around me and created quite a work of art. Even the Sambal is here, so I'm one happy girl. I'm certain it'll help me kick this cold. I feel better already! YUM! read more

PhoNatic - Veggie Pho Noodle Soup with tofu. - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Went to Phonatic today after hearing great reviews from a friend and they were SO right! Veggie pho is hard to nail but this one is packed with veggies and had a delicious broth. The service was friendly and quick, and the location is very much like a classic pho spot. I can definitely see myself returning for another bowl of pho but might have to split with a friend -- the quantity is huge!! read more

PhoNatic - Veggie Pho Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I got the brisket pho, the broth was kind of tasteless. They barely added herbs. It's was kind of bland. I won't be returning.

Awesome every time we get it!! Pork vermicelli bowl is our absolute fav! Typically get one with extra meat and it goes far enough to split! read more

I ordered mine and my mom's Pho bowls via a 3rd party app. If I had one big complaint, it's that they didn't label what was what. Especially since I am a vegetarian and my mom is not. We figured out the dry bowl quickly as mine had tofu and mom had chicken. The broth, however... we ended up having to call to ask how to figure out which one was the vegetable broth. Otherwise, the food was tasty and exactly what I was craving when I decided to go with PhoNatic. Would highly recommend! read more

Omg the beef banh mi is seriously the best one I've ever had outside of leaving the country. It's honestly a deal considering how much food you get, and the quality of the ingredients is impressive. I like that they didn't try to do too much, the beef is seasoned well, the veggies are fresh, and the bread has that familiar crunch on the outside with the pillow softness you expect from the baguette. I don't come to Austin often but even a year later this place holds up! read more

You know, I was skeptical about this place based on the name, but it absolutely rips. That lemon grass beef goes so unbelievably hard. The service is fast and the ladies in the front are super sweet. And it's affordable, which is always a major plus. Give it a spin for lunch. read more

Disclaimer: This review is only based off of Door Dash Orders This place is reliable - one of those place you can always depend on a cold and rainy day to get your fix of hot soup. I always order the Pho Tai & Brisket! read more

We came here with a a large group and they were super accommodating. Everything came out fast! Amazing food, amazing atmosphere. Highly recommend this place! read more

PhoNatic - Sara Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great food, kids menu and relatively allergy aware. My kids typically ask to go here right around mid day on a Saturday. It's quick and easy and the food is top quality. The kids menu helps keep prices under control and they always accommodate our gluten free ask. Portions are super generous and expect to take some home in a to go box. The only downside is their drinks machine, by stubborn sodas, truely never mixes sodas correctly..in the couple of dozen times we've been here never once has it been working correctly. The drinks are either undrinkably syrupy or basically just soda water. We've brought it up and other guests are always talking about it. I'd fire the company that's managing it and get someone consistent to run it. It's super low hanging fruit to get right. Still the pho is amazing as well as the spring rolls some keep coming back! read more

I had the vermicelli with pork, shrimp, and egg roll. It was delicious but not as good as the one from Tan My. It's a pretty good sized bowl. My hubby had the steak pho. He loved it. read more

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Haven't done much pho. But decided to have some soup and this place impressed me. Their pork was absolutely perfect. Tender and flavorful. I got the Sara Bowl and dumped my soup on top of it. A little (very little Hoisin Sauce and it was perfect. It's a lot of food even though it's a smaller bowl than the normal pho. Filled me up and I'm a big guy. The shrimp was a bit bland. So eat that with a mouthful of stuff. Also I thought there was a toppings bar (which wasn't there-maybe because of Covid). $11.50. I'll try it again and see if they'll customize my order next time. read more

Food was good, but the location was not the cleanest. It smelt pretty bad near the condiment/soda area. Service was nice, but I felt rushed since I had an hour before they closed. read more

not the most authentic Vietnamese pho I've ever had, but still a great cheap and tasty lunch option For $9.75 I got half a banh mi of my choice (grilled pork) and a half portion of pho. I could easily have eaten one or the other and taken the rest home for dinner. Probably going to save this one for when it gets colder and I'm in the mood for soup. read more

PhoNatic - Lunch special - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is not good viet food at all. I got the spicy noodle bowl. It had such a weird flavor I can't even describe it. It wasn't spicy at all and it was $15. Def save ur money for an authentic viet place read more

The good was excellent and the wait staff was great, they wore gloves and socially distanced. They were very professional and helpful. She logged me into their WiFi. I got their side of soup which I thought was fried wontons but turned out to be a small soup. I got the kids pho with meatballs and it was huge, couldn't believe it was kids side. Plus my husband liked lemon grass beef bowl and he added hot sauce to it. I had to add plum sauce to my meatball and noodle soup. Tough decision: wonton soup or pho with brisket or meatballs. I will be back.they were wearing masks and gloves as well.everyone was socially distanced. read more

Tbh I can definitely see why this place isn't popular among the Vietnamese community in Austin. It's just mediocre. All I have to say about the food is that: they're trying too hard to make it all fancy, but it just ends up looking like a mess carelessly thrown together. Hard pass. If this place was your first Vietnamese food experience, I hope you found another place that gave you a better impression. read more

Obsessed with their D&D Street Tacos! They're made with these flaky, crispy and buttery paratha (flatbread). The best Veggie Eggrolls ever. They're scratch made and so addicting! Would also recommend Brooklyn Bowl! Family owned and local! read more

I've been loving PhoNatic for 4 years now. This place is solid. The food is always consistent and flavorful. The spring rolls always taste fresh. I personally love the bahn mi sliders, pork egg rolls, and Thai tea. The pho is also delicious and the rice plates are tasty and filling. So really, everything is great, and in the 4 years I've been eating here, I haven't had a bad experience. read more

PhoNatic - Banh Mi Sliders, Pork Spring roll, Thai Tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I usually go here for the Pho and Bun. Portions are small for both. With the pho, quality of the broth and the ingredients varies widely enough for it to not always be the same experience when you visit! The bun is nice, but again the portions are very small. I don't quite get the loyalty program. I racked up a lot of points, but don't remember it really remember the coupons adding to my experience. This is not my favorite Vietnamese restaurant. I prefer Pho Phong Luu, but it is one of two Vietnamese restaurants in Austin I frequent regularly. read more

The food here overall was decent. The spring rolls were good with the peanut paste. The beef pho bowl was just ok. The banh mi was decent.

Utility Vietnamese. Pho. Egg roll and spring roll. Banh mi. Vietnamese tacos if you want to get cute. Tofu and veggie options for the meatless crowd. Tripe in the soup for the hard core crowd. We ate. It was food. read more

I'm here, I'm hungry and I'm in a hurry - oh, and I won't eat crap. I have passed this place frequently for more than a year. When they opened at this location, they didn't offer vegetarian broth. Recently I saw the change on their e-menu, so of course I had to pop in. Good move, me! Fast service, flavorful broth, lots of lovely veggies and vegetarian broth. Yay! I'm in a hurry, but I will post my pictures and I will definitely be back! Not 5 stars only because the atmosphere is just a little bit Americano. There are truly authentic pho places around (there's an excellent one across the street) but for good, fast AND inexpensive, with delicious to boot, Pho Natic is hard to beat! read more

Back to weak sauce. Stay away if you are looking for authentic Vietnamese food with flavor. Only go here when you are a serious serious bind for Vietnamese food, folks. read more

This place was kinda disappointing. Upon entering, I noticed 2 menu screens. You can either customize your order or choose something from the menu that is set to order. Then you move up the line to where you order. One person was taking orders behind the counter while there were 2-3 extra touch screens that you can self order from. I was a bit confused as I came with a group of friends, and part of them were ordering with the girl behind the counter, and one was ordering from the touch screen. There needs to be some sort or organize way to place self orders away from people taking orders to eliminate the confusion. Btw, you get no size option. One size pho only... again, that's disappointing because some people may need a small or bigger bowl. One size bowl does not suit all... Display of drinks in a non working cooling shelf needs some work as well. Presentation was lacking. Then we get to the drink station and I noticed it's sorta like a self service fast food type restaurant. Noticed tongs and metal compartments for lime, bean sprouts, green onions, sliced jalapeños, sliced onions, and cilantro. So I went ahead and got a little dish for my veggies. I get my bowl of pho, and it was served with red onions, cilantro, and green onions already inside the bowl... okay... then we have a separate bowl with the basil, bean sprouts, and lime, and jalapeño. I basically got extra for nothing. What a waste! Moving forward, the pho broth was not good. Got the pho ga (chicken) and the broth was flavorless. Chicken was so dry, and by the looks of how clear the broth was, it just tasted like they had probably used instant flavor pho spice, rather than spending the long hours to cook real chicken and/ or beef bones. They filled the bowl with so much noodles... I did not enjoy my pho at all. For $10 I could have enjoyed it elsewhere. read more

Would've been better outside of the hair in my food. Otherwise good! Would get again if they can confirm no hair will be in it.

It's better than 4-stars, I'd say 4.25 stars Pho sure! It was my first go at PhoNatic and it was a delightful experience to say the least. 40 degrees outside, that's a perfect day for a warm bowl of noodle soup. At around 5pm on a Saturday I head over to Ramen Tatsu-Ya, and guess what - - a long line! Oh no, not today, no wait in line outside for me, I want it now. Tan My is right around the corner and I love them, but I want to try someone different this weekend and PhoNatic was high on my 2013 to-do list. I like the large layout and spaced out tables, and there are 2 self serve kiosks! Awesome! I try one out - - pretty intuitive, so I put my order in for some pork & shrimp spring rolls and a regular bowl of Pho Ga. It even asks if I want dark meat, white meat, or both. It's the same price so I'll go for the lean stuff - - white all the way. Here you pay first - so that means tip first as well. Next stop - the awesome condiment bar! That solidified the experience for sure - loaded with white and green onions, cilantro, jalapenos, limes, and the necessary sauces: chili garlic, hoisin / oyster, fish, Sriracha and soy. So glad I don't have to ask for more cilantro anymore! You'll have to ask for the chili oil, and basil + sprouts will come out with your Pho like the other places. Plenty of seating available, and 3 large TVs to watch - and they had the football game on! The spring rolls came out first - - they were solid. Good quality, solid peanut sauce, I'd order again. Here comes the Pho Ga - - it was superb! Broth was light and flavorful, the chicken meat is shredded. I prefer slices and chunks (so you know what you're getting), but I'll take the shredded - fine by me. The quality was very good, I'd say this place ranks Top 4 in the Austin area, and that's worthy of a repeat visit. Some families were there with children, and sometimes they like to shout across the room to communicate with each other, unfortunately it was occurring over my table which can be quite annoying. That's a drawback, but I was seated in the middle of the store. If you find a corner or bench table you should be better off there if quiet and peaceful is what you're looking for. Next up - going for some of Errol's Pho Filet Mignon! read more

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