My wife and I were looking for some hot Pho on a cold day after my doctor's appointment, and I found this place on Google Maps, literally 5 minutes from my doctor's office. We pulled into the parking lot and quickly found Pho Mai, parked, and walked in. It is a rather unassuming restaurant, with a few tables and some booths on each side. We were greeted, and we were guided to a booth. We sat and were given menus. We generally order the same thing at Vietnamese restaurants, Summer Rolls and big bowls of Pho, and this visit was no different. What WAS different is that they had 3 sizes to choose from- small, medium and large. I ordered the medium beef combination, and my wife ordered the small Beef Rare & Brisket. Our server quickly brought our rolls and the soup accompaniments. The Summer Rolls were typical. I thought that the wrapping was a bit chewy, but they were full and flavorful. The peanut sauce was a bit thick, but tasty. Our soups arrived, and boy, the broth smelled great! I quickly got a spoon to taste, and it was excellent! I put the bean sprouts, jalapeno, and basil in my bowl, and a bit of chili, and mixed it all together, tasty, hot, and filling! There are many Vietnamese restaurants around, but this is one of the better ones, and we will definitley be back! read more

Phở Mai - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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I can't believe we waited so long to try this place! Right when you walk in you immediately smell the broth, it smells amazing!! The restaurant is fairly big with lots of tables and booths and is very clean and new. The service was great, our server was super friendly and polite and helped us pick our dishes. Also, the food didn't take long at all. My wife and I ended up trying a couple of appetizers and separate entrees. Overall - the food was super tasty and VERY FRESH!! Appetizers - Summer Rolls - the summer themselves were not special as good as any other place, but the peanut sauce was incredible! It had a dollop of a spicy sauce in the middle that was an awesome combination! Chicken Wings - the chicken wings had a really nice crunch and were topped with some sort of dust that was really nice as well. Here's the kicker, they also had a sauce that was awesome! Some sort of lemongrass sauce that also had some spice to it. Dinner - Short rib pho - this was my wife's meal, she really loved it and I had a taste as well. The broth was nicely balanced and the short rib was nice and tender. I would have enjoyed it with more spice but it wasn't my meal. Grilled pork vermicelli - this was my dinner and it was really good! Everything just tasted so fresh and that made it better than other restaurants to me. I added the chili oil they have on the table and it was awesome. Really looking forward to going back and trying more dishes. read more

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Food was delicious, service was perfect and the restaurant was pretty clean. I'm not a pho expert but this was delicious. read more

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I'm coming off of a cold, so I told my husband to find a good spot for Pho on our way to the movie theater in Altamonte Springs. Pho Mai immediately popped up on several searches (including Yelp), so we decided to try it out. This low-key, unassuming restaurant is located in a strip mall in Lake Mary. The decor was simple with Oriental accents. Pho Mai is a clean restaurant, but they did have a large pile of their beverages (and more came during our meal) piled in one corner of the restaurant in plain sight. My husband isn't a huge fan of Pho, so he ordered beef teriyaki a top an order of beef fried rice. He loved it and cleaned his plate. I ordered the chicken Pho (I asked for veggie broth instead of the beef broth it came with) and it soothed my craving. I liked how it wasn't over-powered with anise like some Pho recipes. Our server was polite, but not very attentive. We were the only customers for the majority of the meal and we could see and hear (it was loud) him watching something on his phone at the front desk. We grew tired of waiting for the check, so my husband approached him after twenty minutes (and no, this isn't the type of place that you pay at the cash register as we saw previous customers pay at their table). Other than this snafu, we enjoyed our visit. read more

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Came here on accident, food was very good, clean and friendly services. I didn't find the prices a bit high compared to other Vietnamese places I been to with the same quality of food. Would go back read more

I was needing some phoʻ in my belly and was in the Lalr Mary area so I did a quick stop. It was around 230ish, long after the lunch rush so I walked into a quiet restaurant. Another person came in shortly after me and sat on the other side of the rows. After choosing my own seat, I placed an order for steak phoʻ ($17) with a full sized can of sprite soda ($4). The plastic wrapped plate with crunchy, fresh bean sprouts, thai basil and a lime wedge were given to me and my medium sized bowl came out soon after. The soup had thin slices of steak, white onion and noodles with the delicious broth holding it all together. It was very tasty and truly was what I needed. The service was great, the gentle music was relaxing. read more

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Had lunch at Pho Mai today for the first time and it won't be the last. Nice place with plenty of tables and clean and the Pho was excellent. It always starts with the broth and it was top-notch. Will be going back again for sure. read more

Fresh Veggies, Friendly Service, But Just Okay Overall Stopped by Pho Mai for a casual meal and ordered the beef pho and beef fried rice. Everything was just... okay. Nothing bad, but nothing that really stood out flavor-wise either. The veggies were fresh and the presentation was solid, but the dishes lacked that something special that keeps you coming back. On the plus side, the service was great, friendly and fast, which we appreciated. The space itself was clean but very minimal, with little in the way of decor or ambiance. We usually go to Viet Nomz and were hoping to find a new favorite, but Pho Mai didn't quite measure up. Probably a one-and-done for us. read more

Phở Mai - Fr3. Beef Fried Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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I was uneasy at first trying this place as there was a sign on the wall explaining how to clean up diarrhea and vomit. I still chose to buck up and give it a try and i was pleasantly surprised! The food was pretty good for Pho it was definitely authentic. The service was alright for a small (I'm assuming) family run business. read more

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Amazing, family owned, my go-to with my friends for pho! service is not over bearing but still attentive and respectful, and the tables and floor are constantly clean! Super well maintained but unfortunately always empty. Pho mai you are my favorite! i drive 30 minutes each time i go just cause its so good read more

The worst Vietnamese food I have ever had. My kid ordered beef teriyaki but the steak is from pho. The soup is from the power mix. Taste was really bad. The beef balls are hard and smelly. I don't know what you guys think but I have never had such a bad food! read more

Not too bad. We actually only stopped in because we were staying nearby and our go-to place was temporarily out of business. So with cravings for pho, here we go ..or err went. Everything was okay, alright. Service was splendidly doting in the moment, however, we still needed to hunt our check down and pay at the counter. Was also long spells of inactivity when we could have used them. And there's no mood music going on, so you'll have to suffer through the sounds of everyone else's problems ranging from trivial ordering issues to politics on our visit. I thought the veggie pho was cheap with the ingredients or less diverse than other pho's I've had and learned to come to expect. And something was also lost with the accoutrements arriving all cellophaned up. Hmn. There's also no tap water but they'll bring you "free" bottled water you'll find out is free only after you order it; thank you awkwardly but not sure why you go through all that then. Spring rolls were good. Teriyaki chicken was good. I don't think I'd return but money well spent. read more

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I ordered beef fried rice and got 4 super small and thin pieces of beef in the entire thing.. I'm eating straight fried rice - and this beef is terrible. read more

Phở Mai - Beef fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

We planned to attend here because we heard about a new Pho place in the area. Right in the heart of Lake Mary shopping you'll find this to the right side of Academy Sports. A perfect spot for anyone in the area. Great atmosphere, very warm and welcoming. We were greeted and sat down at a booth. Loved the menu, I do wish they served Bahn Mi but the menu was very simple with a contemporary design and a nice selection of entree items and appetizers. We ordered: Summer rolls and spring rolls as appetizers. Our favorite was the dipping sauce for the fried spring rolls but both appetizers were fire! We also ordered 2 Pho bowls: shrimp and the beef&tendon bowl. What we loved most about these were the broth! The broth is fantastic, we barely needed to add any hoisin sauce or chili sauce. If you're looking for a spot that's quiet and chill, stop by here and enjoy a meal or two. We were the only customers and so I encourage everyone to support this new restaurant! It definitely is a gem! read more

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Hidden gem in Lake Mary- the Pho here is phenomenal best price and taste out of all the places in town. The staff is so incredibly attentive and friendly, I've been here many times and never have had a less than wonderful experience. I'm always shocked there's not more people here eating- if you want some good Vietnamese food please come support this local business. read more

We ordered the meatball and vermicelli soup. The meatballs looked like mystery meat and were rubbery. After one bite, we abandoned eating the meatballs and just ate the broth and noodles. Mentioning the dissatisfaction to the waitress yield nothing other than "some people like them." read more

We discovered bun cha on a recent trip to Hanoi and have been searching for local restaurants that serve this Hanoi specialty. We were glad to find it at this restaurant in our neighborhood nonetheless. We highly recommend the bun cha Hanoi here! Excellent, authentic flavor! I think it's better than pho. read more

Everyone needs a neighborhood Viet place and this is it! The Pho broth is excellent. The bun combination was also great. It was a good value because serving sizes were large. I highly recommend and will be back. read more

The first time I went the service was amazing with large portions of food, but the second time I went a different person took my order. I asked for no meat on a certain meal, she gave it to me loaded with meat. I asked for brown sugar boba milk tea, she gave me strawberry. Mind you, I ordered these exact things before with no problem. Lastly I ordered two steak pho bowls. I only received one. And the person with me sat with me for about 10 minutes waiting for their other bowl. They also kind of peer pressure you to do a google review, just to get a four dollar discount. Other than that, the food is good. Just the service isn't well, atleast she was kind?.. read more

This place is very nice and clean, the food is tastes good, the owners are nice. We will come back.

Good food, the pork with vermicelli I ordered lasted me two meals, as the portion was large as well as delicious. I found the place a little empty, perhaps because its so new. Neat and clean, restaurant, with quick and efficient service on top of the good food - what else can one want? Totally coming back here. read more

Phở Mai - Delectable array of Vietnamese cuisine - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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I came here with my wife and father for lunch. It's very clean and the staff is very nice. The fried rice I have tasted great! The flavor profile was delicious and different, better than the other pho spots around here. My wife and dad had their pho, so I tasted the broth and it was very good! In my opinion, this place is the best pho spot in lake Mary right now to me. read more

Phở Mai - Tofu fried rice. Great flavor! - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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If we could rate the quality zero stars we would. Absolutely the worst quality Vietnamese food we have ever eaten. We ordered Chicken fried rice which was stale rice with few vegetables and unbelievable dark hard mystery meat - not Chicken! It was completely inedible. Had to throw it away. The summer rolls were equally the worst quality pork and shrimp. Not fresh. Poorest and lowest quality. The good reviews must not be verified customers. Can't imagine how this place stays in business. Truly awful, awful food. read more

Phở Mai - Chicken Fried Rice. Dark Hard Mystery Meat. Not chicken. Broccoli over cooked. A couple of canned carrot squares, stale rice. - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

This place was definitely disappointing.. Came in around 6 pm and it was a dead zone. Place was completely empty but I figured I would try it anyways hoping I found a hidden gem. The lady was nice and greeted me right away. Even though the place was empty, it has a very clean feel to it and everything looked brand new. I took a look at the menu and first thing that jumped out was the prices... bowl of pho ranges from small, medium, large. 20$ for a bowl of pho is crazy to me (especially since i eat pho all the time) but prices are prices... what can you do? I ordered the medium size bowl and let me tell you... from the time it came to my table to the time I finished it - took about 4-6 mins. The portion size for a medium size 17$ bowl was a joke. The pictures I took is before I started to eat... I could basically pick the whole entire portion size up with my chopsticks. And a couple pieces of meats is even more hilarious. Even the side condiments of bean sprouts looks sad... you can get better prices or better portions somewhere else. I will say this.. the broth was very flavorful. Which is why, it's so sad for me to right this review because this place could be GREAT.. but instead they try to be cheap in how much they give you. The lady brought me my bowl of pho and never came back to check how everything was... and I was the only customer in the building! Pretty sure she sat in the corner to eat?? Overall I spent over 20$ on a bowl of pho that I finished in 3 bites... read more

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Taste was not as expected and very costly for what was received so will not be returning.

Best Pho around. nice clean family run restaurant. Depends who's your server, it can be attentive or awkwardly clueless.

I was a bit hesitant to try this place with only one review, but I'm so glad I did. The food tasted amazing--I ordered the special combination, and their medium size is like large everywhere else I've been. The service was excellent too! read more

Phở Mai - Boba tea to go - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

Food was great , probably the best pho I've ever had. The broth was amazing. Service was a bit slow but we went late towards closing. Will go back and try more. read more

Very authentic Vietnamese food. Egg rolls were very good but the Pho was excellent I had the chicken and my husband had the beef rare. We both ordered medium but small would have been good. The s large portions. read more

Phở Mai - Beef Rare Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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The food is excellent here and extremely authentic. I am so glad I don't have to go to Viet town when the craving hits. The pho broth is very good, and served perfectly hot. The pho meat is tender. The egg roll is perfectly light crunchy and meaty. Bean sprouts are super fresh, same with herbs. (Peeve of mine is when sprout are brown, if you know you know) read more

My husband and I were visiting from LA, and this was our first stop for a hot meal. AMAZING. We had the beef pho, and the lemongrass beef vermicelli. Both were delightful!! The service were impeccable, with the staff kind and attentive. Thank you, Pho Mai! read more

The food quality is excellent! Always fresh and good quality meat. Wait is slightly long for food ~10 mins but worth it for good Vietnamese food read more

I had the classic special combination pho (pho dac biet), medium. Broth is great, proportion is very big. They have a small, medium and large. Plenty of proteins/beef, they didn't skimp. Authentic, and very good, I think it's the same level as the great places on Colonial. read more

So glad we tried this new restaurant. Our family ordered the Pho, Teriyaki chicken, and grilled pork vermicelli. All the dishes were flavorful and generous portions . The Vietnamese coffee was a sweet treat as well. Very friendly staff with prompt take out service. read more

Great pho with a very chill atmosphere. Meat was cooked well, egg rolls were great, and above all, the service was fantastic. The server was very nice and patient. Would highly recommend to anybody. read more

the food was so delicious. i got the fried rice and it was the best ive had. the service was great, very nice people.