Sunny Pho

Reminds me of a hidden gem in Elmhurst, Queens. Really tasty fusion menu, I ended up with a curry,…read morepho, and rangoons, with the blueberry wontons. For the folks confused about the menu, everything is best enjoyed getting items from each section instead of all Thai, all Chinese etc. The rangoons were fried perfectly and did well with a dunk in red curry. This was a take out order, but the people working at the front got to me quickly and kindly, and the interior looked really cute.

Really disappointing experience from start to finish. We were told the wait would be about 30…read moreminutes and ended up waiting 90, despite multiple tables waiting to be cleaned for long stretches. The whole seating process seemed incredibly inefficient. We asked if we could at least order appetizers at the bar while we waited and were told no because we were waiting for a table, which was frustrating. Service somehow managed to be both inattentive and overbearing. After we were finally seated, we waited close to 30 minutes while trying to order. Once the food arrived, though, our waiter was suddenly at the table every five minutes asking if everything tasted good (it did not). The menu is enormous, to the point that I genuinely don't understand how a kitchen could execute that many dishes well, especially when so many require different ingredients and preparation. Unfortunately, the food pretty much confirmed that suspicion. The curry was watery and almost completely flavorless. The Pad Thai tasted like ketchup. The duck was poorly cooked. The spring roll with an egg roll inside was tasty, but there wasn't enough filling and it was the only thing we particularly enjoyed. I don't mind waiting for good food, and I don't mind a restaurant being busy. But waiting three times longer than quoted, watching tables sit empty, being unable to order anything while waiting, and then getting mediocre food made this a pretty frustrating experience. I wouldn't come back.

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Saigon Noodles

3.9(510 reviews)

5.0 mi

Finally found some great pho in Madison! I was on the hunt since moving here 2 months ago and had a…read morecouple of mishaps. Luckily some friends recommended I check out Saigon Noodles and I'm so glad I did! This is a pretty large restaurant with your standard Vietnamese offerings. I've been told the banh mi is great as well but I was on a mission for some pho. I asked for a Pho with steak, tendon, and tripe (they didn't have that particular combination on their menu) and they happily obliged. The broth was clean and flavorful and hit the spot. The texture of the noodles were slight off, almost a bit chewy. That's the only reason I docked one star. Also had the spring rolls and they were a very generous portion and delicious. Will def make this my go to Vietnamese spot

Spring rolls to die for! A wonderful ramen. And fresh bubble tea. Service was great.fast friendly…read more Cozy clean and well maintained.

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72. Shredded Pork and Shredded Pork Skin with Egg Rolls Vermicelli Bowl 1. Vietnamese Crispy Egg Rolls

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6.4 mi•Junction Ridge

This place is the best pho place around Madison, WI. The pho is hearty and flavorful. The ratio of…read moremeat to noodle is superb. If you don't already, I would always recommend using the complimentary mint, bean sprouts, and lime for your pho. They seat you quickly from the moment you walk in. The waiters are attentive to your needs as well. 10/10 recommend.

We had such a wonderful experience at this family operated business. It was so impressive to see…read morehow few staff they had but how they kept everything moving, clean and delicious. Pho Nam is located in a newer development that features other tasty businesses like Mongolian hot pot and Peruvian rotisserie chicken. We were craving some hot pho, filled with veggies, and this hit the spot. We were promptly greeted and seated upon entering. I ordered a bowl of their vegan broth with additional veggies, added alongside the rice noodles and tofu. It was packed with broccoli, carrots, sprouts and basil. My sister ordered the chicken pho and was equally pleased. I loved seeing how they had their kids helping with the business and everyone was so friendly. I would definitely recommend this spot if you're in the Madison area. Bonus points for offering a vegan option.

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Viet Kitchen - pho & bánh mi

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3.8 mi

This Special Ham Sandwich, or Banh Mi Thit Nguoi, was such a delicious find!…read moreI ordered the Vietnamese ham banh mi with assorted Vietnamese ham, pâté, house-made mayonnaise, pickled carrots and daikon, cilantro, green onion, cucumber, and jalapeño. Everything came together perfectly, and the food came out fresh. The bread deserves its own shoutout because it was PERFECT. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and the perfect vessel for all those flavorful fillings. The staff was also great and made the experience even better. The restaurant itself is such a cute and cozy little spot, making it a great place to grab a delicious meal and relax. Fresh food, amazing bread, friendly staff, and a cozy atmosphere. I'd definitely come back to try more from the menu!

This is a great place for Vietnamese cuisine. They have a great selection of banh mi, pho, and…read moreother Vietnamese culinary delights. This is a large restaurant. They have a lot of seating. They have separate tables along the walls, and long tables down the center of the establishment. Thus, you should always be able to find a place to sit. The staff here are super nice. Very friendly! They're happy to help you with any decisions you need to make, or just to take your order in a rapid manner. This restaurant is located in a shopping area that has a very large parking lot. You should never have a problem finding a place to park. Overall, if you want some great Vietnamese influenced food, this is a great place to find it.

1.9 mi•Williamson - Marquette

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Banh Mi AKA Vietnamese Sandwiches to-go! (4/5)

Ahan

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We are from Ohio and ate dinner here last night. Everything was absolutely fabulous! The staff is…read moresuper friendly and knowledgeable about all the dishes. We had the chicken satay appetizer that was big enough for an entree! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sweet chili sauce gave it a nice heat. My husband had the Kung Pao shrimp and it was delicious. There were 10 BIG shrimp on his plate. I ordered the Pad Thai at the recommendation of about 4 staff members and it did not disappoint! HUGE portion! I have enough leftovers for two more meals and I can't wait to devour it! Definitely visit this restaurant if you are in Madison!

Lao food is amazing - who would have known! I really enjoyed everything plated in the photos. More…read morethan enough portions for just my wife and I with just the appetizers alone but my eyes were bigger than my tummy and sampled a lot. Galapao, pork buns, amazing!! Chicken Satay & Fried Rice was our next favorite dish. Egg Rolls & Chèvre Wontons were real good too. Sakoo Yat Sai, wife didn't care much for this one because of the texture but I enjoyed it. It's got a gelatin shell so keep that in mind before ordering. It was a weekday and although seated right away it was pretty busy and our entree took a while to prep. Our appetizers came out almost right away. The environment was comfortable and inviting. All in all this was an amazing food visit for us. Only wish we had this back in VA go here you'll enjoy it!

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Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle

4.4(201 reviews)

1.1 mi•Capitol

Hand pulled noodles for REAL!!! You can watch the chef pull your noodles to order. So rare of a…read moreprocess I HIGHLY RECOMMEND trying this mom and pop noodle shop. The texture of the noodle that's achieved by hand pulling cannot be replicated by a machine. This family run restaurant deserves your attention if you love authentic, tasty, and local food. There are many options: hot/cold; udon, rice, cut noodles if you don't want hand pulled; soup dumplings; baos; and more. We will be back for noodles and dumb for sure! This family restaurant will not disappoint if you're in the mood for noodles, or noodle soup.

The food was OK. Nothing too amazing, but it is a solid spot for cheap eats. The broth was…read moredelicious, but it felt like it was missing something...I also wish that the dish came with more veggies / meat. It felt like most of the dish was just the noodles, and it was not balanced (ended up not finishing the noodles). Service is very straightforward. You order up front, and they deliver the food to you. After that, you put away your dishes/trash. Very standard noodle shop. Nothing too crazy. We came in at a pretty empty time (near 8pm), so service was not packed. It is a standard restaurant with standard seating options. Standard vibes only.

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Spicy Shredded Chicken Cold Noodles ($11.99) - sesame sauce, carrots, cucumbers, bean sprout, peanut, cilantro, green onion

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Nam's Noodle & Karaoke Bar

3.4(150 reviews)

0.6 mi•South Campus

It's always a pleasure to dine here, the food is great, the people are friendly and the atmosphere…read moreis always comfortable. Don't listen to some of those negative reviews.

Such a fun and great game day stop. We stopped for a drink and appetizers on our way to the…read morefootball game. Service is always excellent and we were able to get a table. They have some of the best crab rangoons in town and everything came out quickly.

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S&B Hmong Kitchen

3.7(21 reviews)

6.9 mi

The sausage was pretty good and the dipping sauce made it even better. The sticky rice was pretty…read moregood too but I wish there was more sausage for the amount of rice since the portions for rice were generous while the sausage was not as much.

Pork belly: is solid and definitely edible, but not too juicy and I think relies too heavily on the…read moredipping sauce they provide. Tri-color drink: the coconut milk and sago was great at first, but too much ice and those worm-like things made the last half the drink unenjoyable.

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BAMBU

4.5(80 reviews)

2.7 mi

YUMMM I got the Thai tea with boba and my friend got the milk tea with boba. They were both…read moredelicious! I really liked how you could adjust the sweetness level. The cashier was a very kind older man, big fan of his! The drinks came out very fast as well. The ambiance is almost like a spa, with its calming music and plants. I definitely will be back!

We came to Madison looking for Bambū and made it in before closing. The variety of drinks and fruit…read moreconcoctions with or without ice cream or boba is vast. Spoiled for choice... for real. There's also waffles and mochi ice cream. I was so pleased with the strawberry fruit tea that I got - perfect sweetness at 50%. The man who took our order was on top of everything and got our order perfectly. It's a small shop with about five little tables and a few counter seats at the window. Cool place to meet up with friends.

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Saigon Sandwich Madison

4.7(46 reviews)

0.8 mi•South Campus

You need to get to this food truck if you are on campus. The banh mi was easy to choose from…read morebecause you can order online before you come pick up the banh mi on the way to your next class. While the cart is on a corner of the road without any seatings, people would wait 20 minutes, like I did, just for the banh mi. This wait time is not because of slow service, on the contrary in fact. The cook is super fast with his orders yet all the banh mi came out with great quality. The wait is well worth it because they have the best banh mi in Madison. They are only available a couple hours weekday so get there when you can to get a topnotch meal.

I took out a quick lunch from here on a weekday. There wasn't a crowd. I took the special combo…read moresandwich. It was nice and flavorful with fresh veggies. There was a full size and half size option. I went for the full size option.

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Pallav R.

7 years ago

We saw the sign pop up while driving on Park St. and as lovers of pho, we had to give it a shot. I go in there alone, waiting for friends and the waitress lets me choose a booth. I ask her if they have chicken and vegeterian options (which I think is obvious but my friend had me ask) and she didn't make me feel stupid. Once my friends came, she was ready to bring us waters right away. We all ordered something different and we all tried each other's food. Between the chicken pho, seafood pho, chicken curry w/ noodles, and banh mi, i couldn't decide which was my favorite! Banh mi was exquisite, chicken curry was thai basil strong and spicy (just like I like it), seafood pho was great, and chicken pho was GREAT. Clean restaurant, spacious, and the staff are super friendly and make the place feel like home. Can't emphasize enough that everyone who likes Vietnamese food should try it!! read more

Ignacio N.

5 years ago

This restaurant is one of the best places to be. The beauty of the place attracts each and every guest. The music played at a low volume in the restaurant creates a private, personal leisure time around the guest. Their staff is well-trained and friendly. The food served was scrumptious. So tasty the meals were that we were all left finger licking. The comprehensive wine list makes the restaurant unique. I highly recommend this restaurant for deciduous meals, drinks, and a place where you can save your money due to their affordable prices. I would like to revisit this restaurant. read more

Karen B.

7 years ago

What a hidden treasure! This location has seen a lot of restaurants come and go so my expectations were not that high. However, I was so happy to find such good food being prepared in my neighborhood! I ordered 3 meals to go including beefsteak Pho. The food is light tasting and full of flavor. Delicious! The restaurant is attractively decorated and the wait staff are genuinely caring and nice people. Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

Hannah N.

7 years ago

I absolutely give Sunny Pho a 5 star rating. My boyfriend and I have had a lot of pho and this is by far our favorite spot in Madison. The quality of the food is amazing and all the staff is so friendly. My boyfriend asks to eat here every day of the week ... it's THAT good. I cannot wait for the next lunch or dinner at Sunny Pho! read more

Jack B.

7 years ago

Easily the best Pho place in Madison. They just opened, it is a family owned business and it could not be better or more authentic. Extremely clean restaurant, incredible service, fantastic food. THIS is Madison's new Vietnamese spot. I try to go here weekly. If you want good Pho, COME HERE! read more

Sam G.

7 years ago

The name "sunny" fits well! This place is very cozy and the staff is super friendly and welcoming. The pho was *chefs kiss* so good, I was feeling sick when I went and it made me feel wonderful. read more

Jacob S.

249

7 years ago

When I went, the food was delicious and the portions were great. The staff was super friendly which made the experience all the better. Sunny Pho is my new go-to pho restaurant. read more

Stephen F.

3 years ago

Best pho I've ever had! The owners are very nice and attentive and the quality of food is good. The portions are generous and the price is good. read more

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