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PhoNatic

3.2 (251 reviews)
InexpensiveVietnamese

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Eye Round Steak Pho Noodle Soup
Amber B.

Simple menu that is easy to order. Plenty of apps and shared plates besides just pho. The restaurant situation is order food before you sit down. Service here is always so quick. I don't think I waited more than 5 minutes for my food to be served. Get the pork banh mi sliders, you will not be disappointed. So much flavor in each bite. First time ever trying a bao buns, it's looks doughy but it pulled so easily. Steak was plentiful in the pho. All toppings are served on the side which I appreciated as I do not put everything. Good portions overall, but pho size is meant for one.

Sara bowl with green Tea passion fruit drink  Omg delicious!!! So fresh tastes amazing!   A must try! Friendly employees too!
Jayne O.

Delicious and fresh! Service was great! Leave your things on the table when your done and they take care of and clean tables really good for next customers.

There she is opening the door for people thinking it's close. Both doors were locked
Yanahi J.

First of all when we were trying to come in the door was locked and a few people were waiting in front of us at the door. We couldn't see anyone at the counter so one of the customers that was sitting by the door had to get up and opened it for us. When I go to the line I told the lady the door was locked and we couldn't come in, she said it was closed because it's too cold. We ordered a large bowl of pho with eye round steak, they gave us a ton of broth a few noodles and a few pieces of meat. Not worth it. Over priced for the amount of pho they serve. Then we ordered a pork sandwich that was cold and soggy. The meat inside the sandwich was cold and cut into huge pieces. I couldn't eat this. Very disappointed with the food and customer service. Won't be coming back!

Veggie Pho Noodle Soup...fried egg .....etc...
Mical D.

Vegetable Pho was amazing. I usually get it with white rice instead of the noddles. But it was yummy as is Vegetables were soft how I love. And the Tofu, was actually cooked (I cannot stand squishy white tofu) And they made it perfect!!! Thank you phonatic for a great experience. From the bok choy, to the herbs and mushrooms & carrots ...to the seasoning. I requested my egg to be fried hard, and it was runny. But I still give 5 stars Side note: I love the new take out containers! So much safer

Chicken Pho Noodle Soup Pork Spring Roll
Daniela R.

I ordered takeout and the packaging was really convenient and no spills. The food was good but the pork spring roll was very loose and not tightly wrapped along with the dried stale noodles in it. The chicken pho I got was good but the broth was missing flavor, I added some salt and fixed it

Lemongrass beef vermicelli bowl
Amanda M.

Egg rolls were the best thing here. My vermicelli bowl with lemongrass beef was underwhelming. The meat tasted old and more teriyaki than anything. The meat to noodle/veggie ratio is low. If I'm in the mood for a vermicelli bowl, I won't return.

The 403! My favorite!
Courtney B.

The other day I came into this Phonatic for the first time. I usually frequent the Round Rock location on University. I ordered the 403 and two Pat's plates. This review will focus on the Pat's plate: This dish is roughly based on the Bún tht nng which is a dish that essentially has rice noodles, meat and grilled and ch giò (spring rolls). I have had this dish many times in Vietnam and other American Vietnamese establishments. The meat for this dish missed the mark as it was grisly and had an uneven dispensing of flavor which is unfortunate as the rice and egg for this dish cannot carry it alone. I will go back but will not order this dish again.

Mariel V.

Always clean and food comes out pretty fast. I love their broth and no matter what I order I get a big bowl of it to go. Their chicken tacos are amazing!!! It's huge and evenly prepared (meat to veggie ratio) & delicious. The Banh My sliders were fantastic too. It's fusion style because the peking bun is Chinese. They have a lot of addition on their menu and I'm enjoying them.

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5 stars! Had to come back after my first try last week. Sooo good! The food is so fresh and top notch! Service is always excellent!

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