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    Saigon Pho

    4.2 (121 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jim P.

    Love the Pho here. Come hungry as it is large. I think it is one of the best places in Raleigh-Durham to get Pho. They have an extensive menu. I had Shrimp Pad Thai there today. It was very good as well. A bonus is that they are next to a nice Asian market as well as Harbor Freight Tools. Fresh veggies and spices, noodles and more for cooking Asian quinine yourself.

    Ervin T.

    Authentic taste and generous portions. The noodles were cooked just right. Friendly and quick service

    Still the best pho

    Best pho in the triangle and I've tried almost all o. The broth was perfect with the right amount of fat and flavor. Didn't need any additives such as hoisin or sriracha. Staff was friendly as well. They have an off menu duck noodle/pho soup that is amazing as well.

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    Stephen C.

    The chicken Pho was hot and delicious. The bean sprouts and herbs were super fresh. Ordered spring rolls that were full of meat and ingredients. My coworker got the seafood Pho, he said the seafood was delicious and very fresh tasting. The service was very friendly and the facilities were very clean. I will definitely be back.

    Krystal J.

    No words. Spring rolls have the consistency of a sausage stuffed in a casing. Vegetables where? Not good, literally wanted to throw them away but I don't like wasting my money. And they came with a duck sauce. What happened to the traditional fish sauce?? (Looking back at the menu, they do have fish sauce but they didn't bother asking me what I'd like.) I ORDERED brisket & flank pho. What I received did not look appetizing at all. Received about 1/4 of the typical amount of noodles. Would NEVER eat here again, even if it was free.

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    Katie L.

    Food is delicious and delivered quickly. Even chugging water from my love of siriacha my glass stayed full. Service was great. Interior needs a good scrub, but still a good meal. That pho tai didn't even have a chance!

    Exterior: unassuming entrance
    John E.

    I was in RaleighNC-USA purchasing an upgraded motorbike hitch rack at a Harbor Freight in an out-of-the way strip mall and inadvertently found this adjacent Vietnamese eatery. I made a mental note of it's location, including opening hours. After finishing strapping the boxed load on top of my (motor)vehicle, I motored to visit historic downtown Raleigh, then returned to the now-open restaurant. It was well-worth the return; I love Vietnamese food, especially the coffee, and the rough exterior belies the ornate/decorous/immaculate interior. Maybe I ordered too much, but it was a great excuse to remain inside the pleasantly Oriental-scented atmospher. it was great, and I highly recommend it to anybody who like tasty food/fast & reliable service/friendly atmosphere. it certainly has my coveted "iWheel of Approval!

    The inside - not elegant but very clean and welcoming!!
    Edward T.

    An amazing Vietnamese restaurant and dinner last night here in Raleigh, NC, while on a business trip from San Diego. My business partner is fighting a cold and has been coughing and sneezing and I felt he should have some soup for dinner and using YELP, found this AMAZING (Level 5 amazing) Vietnamese restaurant, Saigon Pho. It is located in a non-descrip, Asian strip mall, perhaps not notable at all, BUT, . . . . . . the food is probably some of the best Vietnamese pho I have ever had - and I have spent considerable time in Asia and Vietnam. The quality of the broth and the quality of the meats were exceptional and memorable. And their Jasmine tea, a blend of a tea bag and loose leaves was really wonderful! I will be back here!!

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    Best Pho love this spot!!! Brisket pho and their spring rollls are so delicious. Must get their iced Thai tea!!!!

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    Food was really good and the waitress was really nice. The atmosphere will keep you relaxed while you are eating.

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    Got bahn mi here and it was amazing! They pack it well for the price and it tastes sooo good!! :)

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    Midtown Pho

    Midtown Pho

    4.4
    (224 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    I have been in search of a good pho spot in North Carolina for a while and I think I have finally…read morefound it. This restaurant is authentic and the broth here really hit the spot for me. The also has all the side condiments you would want to go with your pho which is hard to find around here. The service was also amazing, they sat us down quickly, took our orders almost right away, and the food came out in about 10-15 minutes. The restaurant itself was well decorated, bright, and clean. I will 100% be coming back when I am in the area.

    Second visit. First time, slow service but good food. We gave grace…read more This time? A reminder that aesthetic does not equal execution. The space is lively and well-designed. It photographs beautifully. Unfortunately, restaurants aren't judged on lighting. We ordered everything upfront: Banh Xeo (explicitly no shrimp due to a shellfish allergy), Cha Gio, Pho Tai, and the Chef Special. Somehow, not everything was entered correctly. The Banh Xeo arrived covered in shrimp. Allergy clearly stated. It was sent back immediately. We were told they could remake it, but it would "take a while because it takes a long time to make." Banh Xeo takes under 10 minutes in a properly run kitchen. We declined and assumed the rest of our meal would arrive promptly. It didn't. The egg rolls weren't just fried, they were fully baptized in oil. One bite and it felt like chewing on a sponge that lost a fight with the fryer. Then we watched tables seated at least 15 minutes after us receive their food before we did. When we asked about the remainder of our order, we were told it had "just been added" and would take a while. Pho taking 35+ minutes in a Vietnamese restaurant isn't high volume. It's disorganization. The Chef Special was decent. The pho, which should be the backbone of the menu, was underwhelming. Several tables around us had incorrect orders or long delays. The owner circulated, but instead of urgency or accountability, the energy felt inconvenienced. Here's the reality: great atmosphere can draw people in once. Food and leadership bring them back. If you're going because it looks trendy and buzzing, go in with eyes open. The aesthetic might be the star of the room, but the food should be.

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    Anise Pho

    Anise Pho

    4.3
    (299 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    New pho restaurant selection for the evening. I ordered the usual vegan pho with tofu. This was…read moregreat pho with all the typical veggies and perfect vegan broth with added tofu. Parking was easy right out front with no wait time. If you want a Vietnamese restaurant with quality taste and great food, this is a great choice.

    We walked to Anise Pho from our AirBNB in downtown Raleigh on a cold night. I'm glad we walked,…read morebecause finding parking would have been tough- and probably would've resulted in us walking just as far. I like Vietnamese food, but the options are limited where I live- and the options for vegetarians are even MORE limited at most Vietnamese spots. This spot is different- they have a whole page of vegan options on the back of the menu. My vegan pho with tofu was wonderful, and I loved the kick from the chili oil. I also liked adding the pho toppings, and they brought us extra bean sprouts since my husband and I both love them. I didn't have anything to drink, but all of the drinks were super reasonably priced. My husband had a beer. The bar has everything you could want to drink as well as mocktails. The portions are large, and when we got to-go containers, the employees even brought us plastic bags to pack each container in, so nothing leaked on our walk home. That was a nice touch and well appreciated. My husband got a bahn mi for later, and it was also packaged well for a to-go item. Anise is a great choice for pho or other Vietnamese foods in Raleigh, and if I lived nearby, I'd be a regular here and try everything on the vegan menu.

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    Pho Vietnam

    Pho Vietnam

    3.7
    (373 reviews)
    9.6 mi
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    My Mom lives in Raleigh and comes often. She was so excited to have us try her favorite Pho spot…read more The outside and inside are not very fancy, but it gets the job done. We were seated right away, the server was super fun and friendly. There are for sure regulars that come here. The server knew a lot of people by name, for pick up orders and sitting inside. The Pho is for sure the best thing on the menu. If I would have only had the Pho it would have been a five star experience. I however had the combination and bbq chicken Banh mi Sandwiches and the shrimp spring rolls. The spring roll was crispy on the outside but still frozen on the inside. They remade it and the outside tasted like burnt oil and the inside was still cold. The Banh mi Sandwiches were full of super fresh veggies, I loved that! The downside is the combination one had no Mayo so I had to ask for some. The other downside was that the bbq chicken one had no sauce at all and very little chicken. Again, the veggies were really crunchy and fresh which I loved. Overall I would for sure go back for the Pho, it was delicious. One of the best broths I've had at a Pho spot.

    This is truly a hole in the wall joint. Do not come looking for anything fancy or that 5 star…read moretreatment you might expect at the Ruth Chris. Now, that we have that out the way. The service was friendly. I was greeted as soon as I walked into the store. It's a small space, so there isn't to much to it. They were cleaning (rather sweeping the floor) and stopped to greet me and take my order. Everyone had on masks that I could see in front. In the back, I did see after ordering a few without their masks on (if that's something you need to take in consideration, then take as needed). They woman that took my order, washed her hands and gave me a menu. She wanted to know if there was anything in particular I was looking for and if I would be dinning in or take out (if you do take-out, they ask that you make your order and then return to your car to await for the food). I explained I just wanted something to go and from there I looked over the menu. When I asked about how some of the items were prepared, she quickly explained and never gave any attitude or anything about my many questions. From my questions, she gathered that I wanted something along the lines of vegetarian and suggested about four different dishes that I might like. Since I wasn't tooooo hungry, I went with the Nem Chay Cuốn Bbq Vegi Spring Rolls (2): Soft rice paper wrapped around bbq Vegi, & lettuce, served with house special sauce. Total: $5.41 What a treat! These were so fresh and tasty! Great mixture of herbs, noodles, and tofu. Nothing was too overwhelming - all just right! The dipping sauce!!?! I could drink it (well, maybe just use it on MORE rolls!). From what I gathered from my visit, it was a good spot for something simple. I do have friend that comes here every time they come to town to order their shrimp fried rice - they state it is amazing. So, there are two dishes that I can tell you about - the rolls from my personal experience and the fried rice that my friend raves about without any shame!

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    Pho Thien Phat

    Pho Thien Phat

    4.3
    (120 reviews)
    11.3 mi

    In full transparency, I ordered DoorDash from here way more than I would like to admit. For my…read moreDoorDash order the packaging is always great, you can tell that there was a lot of thought put into the packaging and so far I have not gotten any missing items. When you order pho for take out, the noodles and broth comes separately along with the herbs, hoisin sauce, sriracha and utensils. To me the pho here has been consistent- hot, savory, hearty, and clean. On the table there is pho condiments already there including fish sauce which to me is authentic. Although I would agree with others that the fish sauce isn't as pungent as I would like. I also asked for chili oil to go with my pho and they were able to provide that. My favorite apps are always the eggrolls and springs rolls. My server was a young lady and she was friendly and kind. Plenty of parking.

    Really Good food. Pho, Beef Rib, and Vermicelli…read morecombinations are some of their best items. Service is slow: (particularly Friday nights) When it's busy, service is very slow. 4 people waiting to receive take-out were each told their food would be ready in "10 to 15 minutes." 40 minutes later the food was ready. Short staffed: The restaurant is short staffed. There's a sign on the front door stating they're hiring for waiters, waitresses. Once they catch their stride I expect they'll be an excellent Vietnamese restaurant. For now patience is required

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    Bida Manda

    Bida Manda

    4.5
    (1.9k reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    Bida Manda mean "father and mother" in Sanskrit. This restaurant was started by siblings (a…read morebrother and a sister), and they named their restaurant to honor their parents. What a great idea! I like to come here for one dish: the squash curry or the pumpkin curry. It's either vegetarian or vegan, so yeah, it's pretty much the highlight of the menu as far as I'm concerned. It's called the Manda Curry or Mom's Curry: Slow-cooked house coconut curry with fresh root vegetables, jasmine rice, and pumpkin. It reminds me of Vientiane Palace's Squash Curry. Upscale ambience!

    I have not been to Bida Manda in years. It is a classic in downtown Raleigh and highly regarded as…read morethe predecessor to Brewery Bhavana. We came in with some friends on a Monday to celebrate a birthday. My friend has a gluten and dairy allergy, which was actually no problem here. So if that is a dietary concern for you or a loved one - this is a great spot to bring them! We were all able to enjoy a majority of the food. My partner and I both enjoyed a mocktail version of the roselle freezy - it was amazing! Either as a mocktail or a cocktail, you should try this drink. For starters, we had the crispy chicken wings, spring rolls with veggies, and the lettuce wraps. We all enjoyed the chicken wings so much that we got a second order of them. I enjoyed the spring rolls much more than the lettuce wraps as they had more flavor to them. For dinner, we shared an order of the Manda Amphone's Curry and the chicken pad thai. I originally did not expect to be blown away by the pad thai - boy, was I wrong. This is hands down the best pad thai I have ever had. If you love pad thai, you need to try theirs. I also thoroughly enjoyed the curry. Both dishes were rich and flavorful and came with enough to share between 4 adults. Overall, not having been to Bida Manda in 10+ years, I was impressed and will definitely return.

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    Brewery Bhavana

    Brewery Bhavana

    4.4
    (1.6k reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    Wow, I was so surprised after trying Brewery Bhavana when we first moved here. When you arrive…read moreparking can be difficult in this area as the restaurant backs up to Moore Square. I'd recommend parking a few blocks away and walking if you are unable to find parking nearby. Walking into the restaurant you'll be transported to a modern brewery, bookstore, and flower shop. It feels chic, Belgian inspired, and upscale. To start I ordered a Vase IPA which was excellent. I then switched to cocktails and ordered the Black Sesame Old Fashioned (bourbon, black sesame, black walnut bitters), the Dionysus (pinot noir, raspberry lemon shrub, chambord, amaretto, lemon, rhubarb bitters), and an aviation (hendricks, luxardo, creme de violette, lemon). By far the Black Sesame Old Fashioned was my favorite and what a nice touch with cracker on top of the dish. For food we ordered the Gai Lan (Stir-fried Chinese broccoli with garlic and oyster sauce), the Peking Duck (Whole, barbecued, free-range duck served with steamed bao buns, cucumber, scallions, and hoisin-honey sauce), Sweet Soy Chicken (Scallions, bell peppers, and caramelized in our ginger soy sauce. Served with jasmine rice), the Lo Mein Noodles (Stir-fried noodles with julienned shiitake mushrooms, choy sum greens, soy sauce, and shrimp), seafood dumplings (Lobster, shrimp, and scallop dumplings served in garlic and black mushroom sauce with fried Youtiao doughnuts), Chicken Curry Bao (Steamed buns filled with spicy yellow chicken and vegetable curry), the Beef with Longhorn Peopers (Sautéed beef, ginger, and longhorn peppers with Shaoxing wine sauce. Served with jasmine rice), the Xiao Long Bao (Steamed crab and ground pork soup dumplings), Nasi Goreng Crab Fried Rice (Traditional Indonesian Chinese fried rice with blue crab meat, Nam Pla fish sauce, house made Nasi Goreng sauce, served in an egg crêpe), and the General Tso's Chicken (Crunchy, sweet, and tangy, Bhavana's General Tso comes with your choice of chicken or tofu tossed in our house-made General sauce and topped with sesame seeds. Served with jasmine rice). By far our favorite food items were the seafood dumplings (excellent flavor, Chinese donuts were so good, along with the flavor from the broth), and the shrimp lo mein noodles (cooked perfectly and the sauce was perfectly distributed). Definitely check out brewery bhavana if you are looking for excellent Chinese food in the Raleigh area. This is by far one of my favorite restaurants in the area.

    Wow! This was one of the best meals I've ever had! My husband dined here several years ago, and…read moreevery time Raleigh comes up in conversation, he hyped this local gem up to me and said it was a must-visit whenever we had the chance. Well, I finally got to try Brewery Bhavana and it was indeed incredible. Definitely worth the hype. We met my coworker and her partner here for dinner, and I was grateful we had a reservation because this spot was poppin' on a Monday night! The dining room is huge, but the decor breaks things up a bit and makes your meal feel intimate. Everything is shareable, so I highly recommend visiting with fellow foodies who want to try a little bit of everything. Honestly the entire menu sounded amazing, and it was hard to choose! Thankfully our servers provided some excellent recommendations. The Pork Bao was probably my favorite bite of the night, and may very well have been the best Bao I've ever had. The Lap Cheung Fried Rice was also delicious, and I'm usually not a fried rice person! Also worth mentioning is the Lo Mein, which we ordered with chicken. We didn't stay for dessert, but all of their sweet offerings sounded incredible as well. I did try one of the beers they brew on-site, the Sow. It was light and sippable, and I appreciate their diverse beer and cocktail offerings. I can't wait to visit Raleigh again because this will be my first stop!

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    David's Dumpling & Noodle Bar

    David's Dumpling & Noodle Bar

    3.9
    (677 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    This restaurant has been on my list to visit for a couple of years. I was finally able to go. It…read morewas fine. Nothing spectacular. The reason I gave it 4 stars was because the dumplings were disappointing. They were not warm and the dumpling dough was thick. We got the David's dumplings and the crispy spicy wontons. The wontons were better. I liked the crispy dough but they weren't spicy at all. The entree meals were better. I had the Malaysian curry soup which had a nice kick and was steaming hot. It had lots of different toppings in it which was nice. My husband got the fried rice. It was also really good. The Chinese sausage complimented the rice well and there were plenty shrimp in it too. If I went back I would forgo the dumplings and just go straight to having the entree.

    First of all, I love the ambiance there. The exposed bricks are so pretty to me! They also have…read moresuch a huge space. They even have a private event room as well! Secondly, the food!!! We ordered a lot of food (2 appetizers and 3 entrees ) and our eyes were not bigger than our stomachs because we finished all the food We are proud big backs lol What we tried and how we'd rank them: David's Original Half Fried Dumplings Malaysian Curry Noodle Soup Open Top Pork and Shrimp Siu Mai Dumplings Sautéed Green Beans David's Fried Rice with Chinese Sausage Make sure to ask them for their house made chili oil! It's spicy but a little sweet. We were both fans. My friend even asked if they sell it

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