This small Vietnamese spot, tucked into a strip mall near downtown Apple Valley, is definitely worth a visit. I stopped in for lunch and was seated right away--there weren't many people dining in, and the space was clean and inviting. We were in a rush, and the staff was super accommodating. Our server took our order promptly, and the food came out quickly and piping hot. I had the shrimp pho with all the fixings--great flavor and a generous portion! You pay at the counter on your way out, which made for a quick and easy exit. We were in and out, which was perfect since we were short on time. This wasn't my first visit--and it definitely won't be my last. read more

Simplee Pho - Shrimp Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Apple Valley, Minnesota

Huge portion! I got the beef pho and the broth was delicious. I liked that it has extra veggies as an option. My friends got bun bo hue and bun and all the bowls came out with huge portions. None of us were able to finish it. read more

Simplee Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Apple Valley, Minnesota

Kung pow shrimp was fabulous as well as the eggrolls and the hot and hot n sour soup as well as the pods stickers, all absolutely delicious and done in very efficient time. Really love this place. A+ read more

My go to for close to home food! Pho is good here. Bun bo hue is flavorful. The cream cheese wontons are the best here. Full of cream cheese. Good portions. They make their own chili oil and it's always so good! They even sell it too so you can take it home. read more

Wow. I'm from Minneapolis, and we have a dozen excellent Vietnamese restaurants. Apple Valley has a gem of a place that can go toe to toe to any Minneapolis place. Simplee Pho is in a small strip mall, but their food is amazing. They have HUGE egg rolls that are on par with Vina and Quang. Huge portions on their Vietnamese salads, and great pho broth and soups. I went for take out on a Thursday afternoon around 4:30 pm. Only one table was occupied, but at least 10 people came in when I was there waiting for takeout, and more came in when I was leaving. The service was quick and friendly, and everything was packed with care. Everything was still hot and crispy when I arrived home, and the wife said the pho was excellent. I requested that my hot and cold items to be packaged separately for my house special bun salad. They did a great job keeping everything separate. Best salad ever. Visit this place! read more

Not a lot of south suburb options for Vietnamese food. This place is one of my go to place for specific items only. The meat combo rice noodle salad is gigantic with plenty of meat. The other item I recommend is their beef and fried potatoes. It's like eating potato chips in savory sweet/ salty sauce. Next is their pad Thai. While not amazing, it is solid if you are in a pinch. Lastly, their fried Vietnamese egg rolls. Super crunchy with the fried rice paper wrapping. Just like the que viet egg rolls at the state fair ( not as jumbo). Casual, quick , affordable spot. read more

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SO good! Probably some of the best pho I've ever had, and I've had it in multiple states. The broth for the vegetable pho was extremely aromatic. The cream cheese wontons are HUGE. It's not a very big place, and it filled up very quickly right after I got there around 5:45PM or so. I also saw a lot of to go orders being picked up. read more

Simplee Pho - Vegetable & Tofu Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Apple Valley, Minnesota

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Forgot pictures, but my goodness, what a treat! It's been some time since I've had pho and this didn't disappoint. I got the steak pho and it was so tender and there was a large quantity of it too! The lunch special of general tso's chicken and sesame chicken was delicious. The fried rice doesn't have any veggies in it so a little plain for me. The cream cheese wontons are yummy and oh my word the egg rolls! They're massive and so flavorful, they remind me of Que Viet at the state fair! The prices here can't be beat. A lunch special with an entree, rice and a cream cheese wonton for $8.50 and pho for about $13 is crazy! I can't wait to come back! read more

Ordered takeout over the phone. The parking lot was hopping with aggressive drivers bringing their kids to the karate school next door. Watch out! The food was ready when promised and packaged in a durable plastic container. The cashier and a cook who was outside of the kitchen were both very personable! I tried the chicken mushroom with white rice and spring rolls. I was used to chicken mushroom with zucchini, but this just had a TON of sliced button mushrooms, carrots and a few onion slices. Once again, the chicken was extremely tender, juicy and flavorful. It was perfect over the fluffy white rice. The spring rolls were large and filled with noodles, cilantro, pork, shrimp and other goodness. The peanut sauce that accompanied it was delicious. I'm so happy I found this place! read more

I have been here a few different times and it never disappoints. The pho no matter which one you order is out of this world. The has a deep flavor like your Vietnamese mom/grandma spent all day making. The noodles are always just right and never too mushy. The Vietnamese egg rolls are very big and flavorful. They just the right mix of noodles, meat, carrot and garlic. The fish sauce that comes for dipping is always good too. The service is always great and they take good care of you. This place is tucked away a little so kind of easy to miss if you drive too fast. The place is always clean and the stage is very friendly. read more

Simplee Pho - Beef and Rare Steak & Meatball Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Apple Valley, Minnesota

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The food Ten out of ten I would totally come here more . The service was amazing kind thoughtful and they made my order the way I like it . The place looks cute and clean I can't wait to come back and eat more ! read more

Simplee Pho - Vietnamese Eggrolls (2) - Vietnamese Near Me - Apple Valley, Minnesota

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This was some of the best Pho, I've ever had. My three siblings and I stopped in here on a visit in Apple Valley, big serving, execellent broth and all the veggies were fresh and cooked perfectly. I wish I could transport this little place back to my town. read more

Steak and meatball pho and was really good, service was even better. Very nice host lady and you can tell she's been there a while. read more

Simplee Pho - Rare Steak & Meatball Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Apple Valley, Minnesota

This place is tasty plus it has incredible value. $10-13 per entree with really, generous portions. Like deep of noodles, meats and veggies. This place runs like a well oiled machine as staff is attentive, quick and ready to serve. Beyond impressed and look forward to returning next time we're in Apple Valley! Ordered: - Spring Rolls (4/5) - fresh with a delicious peanut based sauce - Bun Special (5/5) - huge! It could feed two. Everything tasted fresh and the quality was there. Cheers! read more

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Updating my old review from four stars to five stars! This is our go to spot for Vietnamese food in the south suburbs. Quality and quantity of food is very good and has been consistent for many years. We've been eating here for the past 4 years and will not stop! read more

I wish I lived closer because I love this place! A warm welcome as soon as I walked in. Almost every table was full in this sweet little restaurant. Phone did not eat first this time! I only got to capture what wasn't devoured instantaneously. Food: The spring rolls were thick yet with a great ratio of veggies to noodles to protein. Egg rolls and cream cheese wontons are always a hit with my family and these are a reliable choice. Also got the pork chop noodle salad (which had LOADS of meat), Beef chow fun, and Chicken Pad Thai. Will definitely make the drive to come back! read more

Simplee Pho - 2 Vietnamese Eggrolls & Cream Cheese Wontons - Vietnamese Near Me - Apple Valley, Minnesota

This has become our go-to pho place since living in MN. Food is always great as is the service. They're also now our go-to for Chinese food. I ordered the dinner special, "pork with mixed vegetables" and was ecstatic to see that the pork is Char Siu (Chinese 5-spiced barbecue pork)!! SO. GOOD. We don't eat Chinese food often, but I crave this dish often, it is fantastic! The dinner special is such a good deal with entree, lots of rice, and a HUGE egg roll, and a cream cheese wonton. The egg rolls are FANTASTIC as well (so are the cream cheese wontons)! Love Simplee Pho! read more

Simplee Pho - Pork & Vegetable Dinner Special w/fried rice. The pork and sauce is fantastic and the egg rolls are huge! - Vietnamese Near Me - Apple Valley, Minnesota

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Been multiple times. Only had great experiences and great food. The appetizers are totally worth adding to the order.

After exercising my credit card and feet shopping at Kohl's, I was hungry. I did a quick search for eateries in the area and found Simplee Pho. I am down for pho anytime. Pho sure! The drive was super short. I probably got there in less than five minutes by car. I backed into a spot in the plaza, steps away from the eatery, and walked in. I waited at the counter. A nice woman led me to a table and left a menu for me. This place was fairly busy at around 2 pm. It was a sign of a decent eatery. I like that you get one pho bowl size. I went with P6, which is the steak and meatball pho. I also got Thai bubble tea. Both items came out fast. The woman noticed after making my Thai bubble tea that the bottom of the cup was bashed in. It wasn't leaking. I had the leaning tower of Thai tea. It was all good. I put the mint and bean sprouts into the soup. I then squeezed in the lime, stirred, and chowed down. The broth. Star anise heaven! This place makes excellent pho broth. The noodles were perfect. The meatballs were yummy. The steak was perfect. It was the perfect pho soup. So comforting and delicious! The Thai bubble tea was great. The Thai tea flavour was spot on. It was slightly sweet, which was perfect for me. The boba was chewy and enjoyable. The servers spoke Cantonese to one another. The lunch special are Chinese, such as lo mein with your choice of protein and kung pao chicken. Each lunch special is under $9, which is a bargain. I paid at the counter with a credit card. I tipped. I thanked the woman and we wished each other a great day. Such a gem of a pho place in Apple Valley! I had an un-pho-gettable experience. Simplee go if you're in the area. (489) read more

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We stumbled across this local gem this summer and never regretted it! A local business for seven years we learned features quality humble and satisfying dishes. There are gluten free and vegetarian options in every dish, and the labeled menu takes the guessing work out of confidently ordering something for every medical and diet need. We have returned for sit-down and take out many times, and have never been disappointed. All dishes are flavorful, comforting, tasty, and freshly prepared! The customer service is quick, efficient, and friendly. read more

Friend swore by it, now I do. Had to take my coworkers back the next day. Very good, authentic, and affordable food!!! Lots of space, friendly staff, and just enjoyed everything. You should try it, this is my first and last Pho place in MN. read more

Simplee the best...I'm Pho real Wife: "you should take me on a date night." Me: "where do you wanna go?" Wife: "let's get some pho" So I proceed to browse Yelp, see a couple spots that have a couple of reviews, but I want the real deal cus I've never had Pho before. Found Simplee Pho. Now I didn't know what to expect, I never had Pho before, I told my wife "wasn't it just soup and ramen?" Nope. It's so much more than that. We entered the restaurant with one hour left before closed. They happily greeted us, sat us right away and brought us water immediately. Looking at the menu, I didn't even know it was a Vietnamese restaurant, so I got excited. I glanced at the menu but I didn't want anything I've tried before so I went for the Pho. The spicy bowl. My wife asked for chicken instead of beef and at first the waitress wasn't sure if the cook would do it, but she clapped her hands and said I will ask for you. Came back in seconds and said Yes! He'll do it for you! (She got the same spicy bowl as I did). And I ordered the egg rolls. The egg rolls are loaded, mega egg rolls, loaded with the good stuff, loaded with flavor and after just one bite, all I could do was nod my head and say wow.... Not gonna lie, hands down, thee best egg rolls I've ever eaten in my life. When the spicy bowl arrived, I grabbed the chop sticks, grab some beef and noodles and took a bite. first thing out my wife: "WHY HAVENT I TRIED THIS BEFORE?!? WHY HAVENT YOU TOLD ME PHO OS THIS GOOD!?! So I added the Ben sprouts and whatever else they put o the extra plate and added it to my bowl. I ate, I grubbed, I was in food paradise, and I ate some more. When it was all said and done, my wife and I were full, I'm talking full Pho real!!' And we still had a full bowl of spicy Pho left, and my wife even gave me some of her chicken and noodles cus she mainly wanted the broth. So we're beyond satisfied with the service Beyond satisfied with the food Beyond satisfied with the flavor Beyond satisfied with the amount of food Beyond satisfied with the amount to take home And we will be back We do recommend Like Billy Bob from Varsity Blues: I give it a 10!!! I give it a 10!!! My wife says I'm pronouncing Pho wrong (PHOH) and she says (Pha) Fee FiPho Phum, this restaurant is Pho Real, Fee Fi Pho Phum This place is yum!! I was so full, but when I got home later that evening l, I finished off the whole container I took home, cus it was just that good. There was like this magnetic pull to the flavor screaming eat this pho, man oh man!!! I'm going back!!! read more

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The food was so delicious. I want to go back for more tomorrow and again the day after that. I want to try everything on their menu. Unfortunately, I don't live in this area. So I had the opportunity to try the Kung Pao chicken, sweet and sour chicken, chicken fried rice and Pho Tai steak. The Kung Pao chicken was very spicy but it was full of delicious flavors. The chicken fried rice was probably the best I've ever had. The sweet and sour chicken was good too and the portion size was large enough for leftovers. The prices of the food are very reasonable. I was able to feed my family for less than $55 not counting the tip. The staff that I encountered were very friendly. I highly recommend Simplee Pho and I would definitely would return chance to try more items from the menu. read more

Really great lunch spot. Service was wonderful and food was excellent. Stopped for lunch- started with the Vietnamese spring rolls. The two rolls were so refreshing with crisp veggies and a delightful peanut sauce on the side. Would definitely order again. Ordered the chicken Lo Mein lunch special and the steak and meatball pho. Both were hearty portions and tasty. The lunch special comes with a cream cheese wonton that my dining partner really enjoyed. The pho was filling and took half home. Can't wait to eat it for lunch tomorrow. This is a great stop if you are in the mood for some yummy Vietnamese or Chinese cuisine. read more

Delicious food! Amazing staff! Happy to have a great Vietnamese restaurant so close by! The Bun Bo Hue and Chow Fun noodles are absolutely fantastic. read more

Been going here since starting college and it's basically the closet Vietnamese place (30ish min). As a big pho guy my review is basically just on the combination pho and appetizers. Starting from the top, service is good and friendly. The servers are really nice and check in fast and periodically. Cream cheese wontons are what you would expect as are the spring rolls. As for the pho, every time I've gone the broth has been great and never really changes in taste. It is nice that the broth consistent so I never have to worry about a lack in quality. Portions are good with noodles and meat. Only sad thing is they don't have bigger pieces of tendon. Prices are also very reasonable and you get what you pay for. I will continue to come here to ease my pho cravings. read more

Simplee Pho was last week's fam takeout option during quarantine. Love, love, love the Vietnamese egg rolls. It's fun to eat here with the family because we get to try a few different dishes. For this meal we had sesame chicken, orange chicken, chicken fried rice, and broccoli and beef. And of course egg rolls. Apparently the fam likes chicken. Remember the egg roll order delivers two large egg rolls. I made the 'mistake' once of wanting two egg rolls and placing two orders. Dang, had to eat those egg rolls for a few meals. You order online and run in for paying and pickup. We had to dial the number several times to get through. Don't give up even if it takes a few tries. Popular place. Food was hot, fresh and tasty when we got it home. Support your local restaurants during these trying times. #StayAtHomeMN read more

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Great portions and prices! Got a huge bowl of steak pho and it was delicious. My hubby got the special pho and said they didn't skimp on anything and really enjoyed the flavor of the broth. The cream cheese wontons and egg rolls are always good here as well. You really can't go wrong with whatever you decide to order. The Thai bubble tea was tasty as well. They also have some nice seating areas with beautiful rice art. Definitely don't want to miss out on this gem in apple valley! read more

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Fast forward a few years. Food is always fresh, fast and consistent. My go to spot for Vietnamese food in apple valley and the portion size is just right. Just tried the beef and potatoes for first time tonight such a great dish! They slice the potatoes ultra thin, fry it up with beef and the sauce served with white rice definitely a winner. read more

Simplee Pho - Giant Vietnamese Eggrolls comes with 2! - Vietnamese Near Me - Apple Valley, Minnesota

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A chilly day calls for some Pho. The pho portions are huge, I took the rest of mine to go. The shrimp were large in the shrimp pho and had a awesome broth. My husband got the Special Pho, he ended up picking out the Tripe pieces. We hadn't had that before and realized the texture of the tripe isn't our thing. We definitely could have shared one bowl of pho together. The egg rolls are the bomb though, definitely get those. The restaurant was clean and there was plenty of available parking out front. Would love to come back and try some other noodle dishes read more

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Excellent food. This is one of my favorite places to eat. The pan fried noodles are so good I don't want to order anything else from the menu read more

I happened to be in the Valley of the Apple with friends, and it was a HOT autumn Sunday, so we stopped in for a Vietnamese noodle salad and Vietnamese iced coffee. A small "mom and pop" place, but clean and comfortable and homey. Friendly service. Salad was fresh and the iced coffee was good. read more

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We drove for 3 days from Southern California to help our daughter who was transferred to MN to get settled in an apartment. The first restaurant that caught my eyes within walking distance from our lodging was Simplee Pho. We were greeted by a very friendly employee which was a good sign!! Hubby ordered the Bun Bo Hue and in my humble opinion, the best!! The broth had so much flavor- I mean with the appropriate herbs - the beef so tender and the noodles just right!! I ordered the Wonton Noodle Soup to play it safe!! Boy, was I lucky!! It reminded me so much of the Malaysian Wonton Noodle Soups I was accustomed to. Rarely do I see this soup topped with fried garlic and this one did!! The broth was hearty with a mixture of flavors - unlike some that are just watery! The wontons and the bar b que pork tasted homemade!! All around a very nice dinner experience. A week later, we went back just before leaving back to California!! Hubby ordered the combination fried rice - which he devoured in its entirety- reluctantly sharing a bite with me!! Yes, it was that good!! The flavors- the beef, shrimp and chicken were fresh tasting and not over cooked! Most importantly, the rice itself was not mushy or clumpy. Daughter ordered the Orange Chicken and was pleasantly surprised at how tasty it was! She commented on the chicken-batter ratio where she could actually taste more chicken than batter. Typically, she will eat a few pieces and leave the rest. On this order, she insisted on a to go box. I ordered the traditional Pho to see how it compared to Southern California! Wow!! The beef was so tender and the broth was on point with hints of cinnamon, star anise, and more!! The portions were so generous that we had second meals each time. PS - not the friend rice!! LOL!! Granted we don't live in the San Gabriel or Monterey Parks of Southern California where Vietnamese-Asian foods are much better. We live in a similar city or town like Apple Valley and we have to drive miles to get what we got from a 2 minute drive to Simplee Pho!! The owner of this business is a savvy business woman! She prepares the food like it should be - authentic - and not tailored to individual palates! It allows for customers to experience the true tastes of the various cuisines and for each one to make up their minds whether to like it or not. From the patronage, it is obvious customers love it! My family wishes her continued success and we cannot wait to return when we visit our daughter. Sorry, forgot to take pictures of the Orange Chicken, Fried Rice and the Beef Pho! We were busy digging in!! read more

Simplee Pho - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Apple Valley, Minnesota

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Authentically good. Super fast service! I've been sitting outside at a baseball game all morning on an overcast, windy day. Pho hit the spot! I got an enormous bowl of steak, rice noodles, green onions, onions, and other seasonings in beef broth. It warms your soul! The shrimp spring rolls were fresh and crisp. This place is a must try! read more

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Had a great experience here! We got so many things- pho, lo mein, pad Thai, bun bowl. All of it was so good, with lots of fresh veggies and meat. I highly recommend checking out this place. read more

Simplee Pho - Yummy dishes! - Vietnamese Near Me - Apple Valley, Minnesota

Pho, chicken wings, sandwiches, spring rolls, etc.....................I recommend......................

The absolute worst fried rice I've ever had in my life. Please see the picture. Delivered via door dash on 10/7. The rice is a combination of burnt, as you can see, and hard. I can't believe they let that leave the door. Please find somewhere else for Asian food. read more

Simplee Pho - Fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Apple Valley, Minnesota

Ordered for delivery as this was the only pho place I could find delivering to Eagan. Well, I got lucky as I think this might also be some of the BEST pho I've had! Flavor was on point with the broth, beef was super tender, meatballs tasty, and the additions were on point and plentiful. What a perfect way to combat a cold on a cold day. read more

Simplee Pho - Beef and meatball pho plus a spring roll. - Vietnamese Near Me - Apple Valley, Minnesota

Best Pho in town, their broth is super nutritious and no much MSG like the other placese! I grew up eating Pho in Vietnam, and I feel only this res simmered the bones to cook Pho. Plenty of protein with a good price. I stop by every week!! read more

Simplee Pho - Pho with rare steak and other types of beef ! - Vietnamese Near Me - Apple Valley, Minnesota

Been here a handful of times, it never fails, so good. I do recommend ordering ahead when getting a to-go order. Best part of moving to apple valley! read more