Had to come back for another round of their delicious banh mi. The pho was decent, though not as flavorful as I remembered. The food overall is solid, which brought me back for a second time. But the restaurant itself feels very outdated and not the most comforting place to dine in. Service isn't exactly warm, and there doesn't seem to be much effort to improve or refresh the space. I get the whole "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mentality, but after visiting twice, I think I'd rather go somewhere else for pho if I'm looking to sit down and enjoy a cozier, more welcoming atmosphere. That said, I'm still giving it a solid 4 stars because the food is still solid, I'm not gonna take away from that. I just wish the condition and cleanliness of the restaurant matched the quality of what's coming out of the kitchen. read more

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The food here is affordable and they make the larger Bahn Mi Sandwiches. The Pho is good for the price.

Best chao long in town! If you crave for authentic Vietnamese taste, this spot should be on your list. I've tried chao long at other place such as Vietnamese town in Houston, but this still beats it read more

Phó Só 8 - Vietnamese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

A hole in the wall (literally) with 80/90s Viet decos interior. Smaller portion vs. what you pay, but guess you'll have to open your wallet if you crave Viet cuisines. Hella strong iced coffee with too much ice, but the brew is so potent you'll need all those ICE MELTED. The uncle tends to forget some of the orders, so be aware! read more

We were craving Vietnamese while in the area and this place was close and pictures looked promising. When we arrived, there was one light that lit up the parking lot and it looked very sketchy but we were there so we decided to continue to eat there. There's also an oriental store nearby so that was neat. It seemed they were short staff and only family was working so service was slow but the food was delish! Pho: 3/5, it was good. Broth was typical. Fried rice: 5/5! So good! Banh mi: 5/5, yes yes yes. Although service was short staffed, we got our food in a timely manner and I enjoyed our time there. I would definitely return! Great place with great food! read more

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Went in for lunch today and loved it! I had the pho with meatballs and got a tofu banh mi to go. Both were amazing and I will definitely be back. read more

Phó Só 8 - Vietnamese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Slow start. The place smells good. The wait staff is friendly once they finally notice you're here. They're probably understaffed like all other businesses. read more

This is the best broth I have had in a while. I try Pho all over Memphis and this was so good! I will be back.

I came here with coworkers one day for lunch. The menu includes some more Americanized Asian dishes for those who aren't fond of authentic stuff. One of my coworkers got the Sweet and Sour Chicken and said it was the best he had ever had. The rest of us ordered more authentic dishes, such as pho. The table has lots of ingredients you can add to your pho to make it tastier. We asked and the waiter told us what everything was. I ended up adding hoisin, chili paste, and sesame oil I think. I really enjoyed all that I added so I'll definitely have to try and find out what it was so I can ask for it if I ever get anything to go from here. I really enjoyed the chicken fried rice I ordered for us to share. It was very good. The egg rolls were also delicious. I liked my pho but I really didn't like the chicken in the dish- it just didn't have much flavor to me. I'd be willing to try a different type of meat because the rest of it was still really good. Loved: - Appetizer: Cha Gio (Egg Rolls) Liked: - Fried Rice: Com Chiem Voi Ga (Chicken) - Pho Ga (Chicken) read more

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I was searching for PHO my normal places were closed so decided to try here. Very flavorful broth is looks more like chicken broth but you can taste the lemongrass I thought it was gonna be bland man was I surprisingly wrong. It was very good!! read more

The pho was really good! The fried rice was even better. The staff could be a little nicer but it just may be their demeanor. Anyway I will be back for more pho! read more

Phó Só 8 - Pho with Rare Beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Excellent food. I love Pho and theirs is very good. Spring tools are ok fried rice fantastic!!!!

The moment I asked for plates to share the food and they weren't matching, I knew the food will be great! An authentic Vietnamese family restaurant with amazing reasonably priced food. I ordered the rare beef soup with soft tendons, a delicacy for exotic food lovers, since the tendons texture can be challenging for uninitiated dinners. The broth was very flavorsome, and the herbs served fresh on the side as per custom and added to the broth and noodles at the table. Excellent! The tofu and rice were equally good, I think I just found my Vietnamese spot in Memphis! read more

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Cleanliness: Ok this place is super dingy. A previous review mentioned the bucket under the urinal in the men's bathroom and my husband confirmed that bucket is still there. Also it has a 100 rating for health score but I can't imagine it's accurate because it looks super dirty and sketchy there. The walls also had food splatter stains that never seemed to have been cleaned off. Service: it's a Vietnamese restaurant so good service is never expected. We tried to order the banh uot and he quickly said that wasn't available. So we tried to order the chicken wings and he said that wasn't available either so I said "ok then what do you have?" At that point he quickly yelled something to the back of the kitchen and all of a sudden chicken wings were now available. He also didn't have much patience so he expected us to order immediately. Chicken wings: this is not Vietnamese spicy wings. It's more like Chinese style. Usually Vietnamese wings are crispy. These were covered in a sticky sweet chili sauce that made the wings soggy Vermicelli noodle bowl with grilled pork and egg roll: it was ok. Nothing special. The pork was ok not bad and not great either. The noodles were a bit undercooked. It was perfectly edible but I wouldn't come here for that again Pho: so I think this is why people like this place. I have to admit their pho broth is good. Clear broth with good beef bone flavor and aroma. They had good tendon but the beef slices were not very good and you don't really get much in the way of meat. read more

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This place was good, the Pho broth had great flavor but the egg rolls for the price were small. I would go back for the pho but probably not an appetizer. read more

Their food is really good fast service I tried pho And the barbecue sandwich I highly recommend it

DO NOT EAT HERE! SHADY OWNER I am currently boycotting this restaurant. My husband's original bill was $40 including tip and when we checked our statement it showed an EXTRA $10 TIP! He spoke with the owner and he changed the tip amount without consent, because he said he had forgotten to charge for a couple items. Unprofessional and illegal!!! Didn't even offer to try and refund the money. We are Vietnamese and we wanted to support small businesses during the pandemic and this was a disgusting act. We will be spreading the word! read more

Great food. Authentic. We highly recommend. It is close to Graceland. Service was fast.

This place is the epitome of a great small business that caters toward their customer. Authentic taste, Genuine care, and fantastic ambiance is just to name a few things that makes this place a hidden gem. BEST PHO IN MEMPHIS. Hands down. I will be back read more

I miss Atlanta and getting really good Bahn Mi in Memphis, but Pho So 8 is one of the better I have had. SO much is about the bread and theirs is fantastic, wonderfully airy with a crisp thin outside. I got the large which is good for a couple meals or people. Filled with pork and traditional carrot/daikon and cilantro. A very good sandwich read more

Phó Só 8 - Large Bahn Mi with pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Authentic. Tasty. Consistent. Nice people. Love that it stayed open for so long. Never let this place die

The server was not so nice. Food was decent, still way far from my authentic Vietnamese Pho.

Just a lil place tucked away. The owner/waiter/cook doesn't speak much English. The menu is varied and while the food was good, it wasn't over the top great. Service was pretty fast. They have handwritten checks only; no itemized receipts for business expenses. read more

Phó Só 8 - Vietnamese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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It was really good. I'd recommend the spring rolls as well. This place never fails me . read more

Phó Só 8 - #81 - Vietnamese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Large portion sizes. Locates in a spot that many may have driven past without notice. The boba tea is one of my favs. Authentic cuisine with friendly staff. read more

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Some of the best pho ive ever had. I got the chicken pho and my husband got the beef. Very flavorful, did not even need to add additional sauces. Am very impressed and will definitely be back. Clean restaurant and fast service. read more

Worst service, ordered a chicken banhmi and owner brought out a pork banh mi and chicken/rice that took 30 minutes I tried explaining the mistake which I understand happens sometimes but he just walked away and when I tried explaining before paying and not eating any of the chicken dish he just argued and yelled No at me. Food's okay read more

This place is good, but not great. The outside of the restaurant isn't too appealing, but the food is good. The menu is extensive and has great variety. The sever we had tonight was friendly, but he is/Was 16 years old so he isn't a seasoned server. The restaurant appeared to have a clean dinning area. All in all a good place to eat, but not earth shattering. read more

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I am totally grossed out and disgusted! After I was finished eating, I went to the facilities to find some relief. There is a bucket of piss underneath one of the urinals! A freaking bucket full of piss! It was almost overflowing and needed attention. The bad thing about this particular bucket of piss is that I forgot about noticing it 11 months ago and now nearly a year later, there is still a bucket of piss underneath the urinal! That's plenty of time to have a urinal repaired. The man with the mole on his chin may not recognize me, but he tried to hire me once and he wanted to cheat the company I work for by hiring me "on the side" as if the price I demand exceeds the value of my service. What an insult to assume my work is sub par and deserves a cheap, low price. Needless to say, I refused to do any work for them. I've always paid the full price he commands, so why shouldn't he pay for maintenance and upkeep on his building? This is the reason I suspect that there is still a bucket of piss under the urinal that he has neglected to repair. Not only this, but there are two urinals in the restroom. It would not be difficult to prevent people from pissing in the broken fixture if it were simply taped off or barricaded. Don't put a damned bucket under it and allow grown men to continue to piss in it! I only hope that this collection of piss isn't intentional. It might be a secret ingredient. You should be pleased to know that I relieved myself in the other fixture to avoid making any donations of my own. I went to pay and I told him his bucket was full and how sick and disgusting it was. I said it loud enough that others could hear. He suddenly forgot the English language but I could tell how embarrassing it was for me to announce it. When he opened, we had a good chat. He's really a nice guy and a hard worker. He has a nice family too. This is inexcusable though. He took our orders and the little bitty lady delivered them to another table, but brought them to us as soon as she sat them down there. I had recommended a bun to my friend and he ordered by number so I didn't realize his order was wrong. He didn't know any better and started eating it. Then the owner man ran over and took it from him and headed to the kitchen to bring his correct order. I will never know if they served his soup to someone else, but I do know my soup was delivered to the wrong table. Every other time I've ordered crab Rangoon, he has refused to make it. It's the first freaking item on the menu for crying out loud! No other restaurant has ever refused to make this. Theirs is rather good. It reminds me of cheesecake. The pho was 5 stars. It was incredible and I actually finished that massive bowl. That was before I saw their piss bucket. As much as I loved the soup, I just can't go back. That's gross. read more

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The food did the job, nothing amazing but not disappointing. Spring rolls were good, but i did not favor the rice paper. The peanut sauce is really good and a little sweet. The pork was good. I would come back as a backup spot. Not sure ab other menu items read more

Phó Só 8 - #45 - Vietnamese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Food was good. Inside is alright but don't let the exterior and location of restaurant affect your decision. The owner was our server and he wasn't delighted to be there IMO. But he was alright. read more

One of the best Pho in town. Their broth is so sweet you cant go wrong. They give you a good portion of the food. Fried rice is on point, not greasy at all like other location read more

My parents enjoyed this place a lot for being one of the rare pho places in memphis. Their broth is on the sweeter side. We also got the chicken curry which was pretty tasty. Their fresh squeezed orange juice is super sweet though. I believe they added a ton of sugar. read more

I walked in and food was on the couch. Some dude girlfriend just souped him! They were super busy! Flies was still here from the other pictures. He threw us our glasses like a real jerk. But the super old dude with the plates, on point. But the food was always on point read more

Phó Só 8 - Vietnamese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Excellent banh mi, the pickled carrots and dicon were fresh and crisp against the fragrant and hot pork that's all piled high on top of cucumber slices on the fished bread around. . Quiet, cool and clean dining room. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Ask questions and try something new! The strawberry bubble tea was the perfect way to end the meal. read more

The broth here is nice, and all the toppings for the rare beef pho I got were fresh and crunchy! Their spring rolls were wrapped right and their peanut sauce is a little thinner than most places and sweet! read more

This restaurant is surprisingly delicious. The pho is authentic and overall very tasty. Definitely recommend the rare beef pho, chicken pho is great too. read more

If there is anything better than Pho on a rainy day (when you're feeling under the weather both mentally and physically) I have not found it. Pho is the cure for almost anything. Which is why, one sad & rainy day, I decided to pay this place a visit. Walking through the door, you are greeted by an automated doorbell instead of a real person. I came before the lunch rush and didn't stand around very long before being seated with a menu. Later, I saw people walking in and just sitting down wherever. I think any way you want to do it is a-ok here. I got the Pho Tai with meatballs and the spring rolls. Next time, I would probably skip on the order of spring rolls as they were pretty unsatisfactory. But, the Pho did not disappoint! The broth was unbelievably delicious and almost too good to make any additions (like basil, lime, hoisin, or sriracha, all of which I always add to my Pho). If you like meatballs at all, definitely ask to add them to your Pho! It's like $2 extra but worth it. Is this place the best for Vietnamese in Memphis? Probably not. The service could use some work (mine was prompt but that doesn't seem to be the status quo here). The location itself is not the best, but the restaurant is clean and tidy. The one thing I wish they would get rid of is that automated doorbell saying, "Hello! Welcome!" anytime someone opens the door. Overall, I was satisfied with my visit and I am likely to return as this is the closest place where I can get Pho on a rainy day. read more

Phó Só 8 - Spring rolls with peanut sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Absolutely delicious. I wish I didn't eat my meal so quickly bc I would've liked to take a picture of how nice it looked. I tried a vermicelli bowl, chicken pho, and spring rolls. All three were absolutely delicious, and I plan to go again very soon. The ordering was made easy because all of the options have a number instead of having to pronounce another language. The English is also off to the side, so you know what you're getting with every meal. It also held up very well when transporting. read more

Will never ever return... NEVER... I ORDERED combination fried rice, not bugs fried rice. And when I pointed it out to management his reply was " oh my bad" read more

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