Great food in a distant Brandon mini mall. My daughter had an away soccer game in Lithia, and so we decided to try TasteaPho for lunch on our way home. The location was such that we usually pick a more convenient restaurant, but this time, everything lined up! The restaurant was empty when we arrived (noon on a Saturday), and it stayed mostly empty throughout our meal. I think they mostly do takeout and delivery service. We ordered: fried shrimp, french fries, edamame, soup dumplings, siu mei, and beef chow fun. And a couple drinks. The food came out quickly and piping hot. The edamame were slightly overcooked. Everything else was perfect and delicious. Everything was very tasty. Serving sizes were very good. We had a LOT of leftovers, which all heated up well. I wish this was located closer to a freeway and/or closer to the places in Brandon that we do go to, but it is worth the drive. I've already recommended the place to my parents and sister. read more

TasteaPho - Siu mei - Bubble Tea Near Me - Brandon, Florida

See all

I really wanted some dim sum this past weekend and the place I usually go to closes at 2:30 so I had to find somewhere else to grab some dim sum. I want something authentic and flavorful and that's exactly what I got here. It's a small restaurant with those I feel like are the best places to get authentic food. Inside was not decorated the most extravagant, but it was clean so that still marks good in my book. And I'm really there for flavorful food not for the decoration. The staff was really friendly and welcoming. Now on to do dumplings. They had a sign that said everything is made in house, but I've been to places where they say that and it doesn't taste homemade. But I can positively say that this food was made in house! These were the best dumplings and shumai i have ever had. They were flavorful and delicious. The shumai mine was the best one I ever had. I really wanted to go back the next day to get more just to take home. The steamed dumplings were really good. I'm more so eat fried dumplings, but I love how good they were and I love the sauce that went with it. The shrimp dumplings were really good too and juicy. The dumplings are also bigger than I usually get which was very surprising in a good way because I'm used to really extra small ones. Overall, I will definitely be back in the next couple of days to get more. read more

See all

Great family run business, the best pho I've had in the Brandon area. They package everything perfectly for takeout as well. I barely order milk tea from anywhere else because it never compares. Everything I've ordered from the dim sum menu has been good, and make sure you ask for chili oil, it's homemade and delicious. read more

Great food. 4.5 stars for our visit. This restaurant has great potential. The half stars different is they need to improve on the wait for the food. It takes some time of wait for the food after order. Other than, they are perfect on taste. We got beef chow fun. Their beef chow fun is the best for the Bay Area. I am recommending this dish if you visit this restaurant. They have good even spread of sauce to the noodles. The second dish we have is the handmade dumplings in chili oil. I also like this dish due to the dumplings is big and the infill meat make very well. The last dish grill pork vermicelli. Overall the taste is excellent. I don't mind to wait when the taste is good. I think the chef has a very good Hong Kong style cooking even though they serving pho as main item in the menu. read more

See all

f you're on the hunt for a place that serves delicious, authentic, and heartwarming pho, look no further! The service was not only fast and efficient but also genuinely friendly, and informative. Now, let's talk about the star of the show--the food! The pho was absolutely incredible. The broth was rich, aromatic, and perfectly balanced, while the noodles were cooked just right. We tried the Pho Dac Biet, and the meat was so tender and flavorful. They also serve plenty of fresh herbs, bean sprouts, lime, and jalapeños, so you can customize your bowl exactly how you like it. We also had the Combination Banh Mi, and wow--it was an absolute delight! And beyond pho, the summer rolls were fresh, hand-rolled, and packed with delicious ingredients. While we didn't get a chance to try one of their many teas this time, we're already planning our next visit--and you can bet we'll be ordering one! This spot is a true hidden gem, and if you love pho, do yourself a favor and check it out. You won't be disappointed! read more

See all

Would be zero. Ordered a bowl of Brisket Pho. Had to pick out all of the beef. It was old, dry and hard. Clearly pulled outgrew freezer and drop in broth. read more

Came in on Christmas Eve, was so happy they were open! We got Strawberry tea, dumplings and 2 BanhMis to go. They were so sweet they separated all the sandwich parts so it didn't get soggy on the way home. Everything was good. Will be back again and again. read more

TasteaPho - Grilled Pork Banh Mi - Bubble Tea Near Me - Brandon, Florida

See all

I normally have to visit a new restaurant a couple of times and try different things on the menu before writing a review. In this case, I just happened to love everything that I ordered. I started having that feeling as soon as I saw the muddle teas on the menu. I had to ask the owner about them right away, and especially that Thai chili lychee tea that screamed at me from the menu. I like to find unique items and this was it. It's kind of made like a mojito except instead of lime and mint, the lychee and a little Thai chili pepper is mixed with a muddler in the glass. I loved it! It was not too sweet but had such a fresh taste of the lychee fruit and the pepper. It was a refreshing drink with a little kick. It was perfect. I would get it again. They had other wonderful flavors such as Berry, Cucumber, and Strawberry. I can't wait to try the berry tea. I didn't think it could get better than that, but then I tried the Pho Tai. This was a wonderful bowl of soup that was very comforting on a rainy day. I couldn't stop eating it. I think I even ate all the rice noodles. It was so delicious. It had jalapeno peppers on top which I don't normally eat raw but I did this time. It also gave the broth a little heat. I would have loved it even without the peppers. The broth was fresh and not too bold. It wasn't too sweet or too savory. It was just the right balance of flavors. I may be partial because I love all kinds of pho so you'll just have to try it for yourself. So the menu has a little of everything. They just opened less than a week ago so the menu will grow with the business. As of now they have a nice selection of food items as well as desserts such as bubble waffles, Chè, and Halo Halo. I was too full to even think about dessert but I will go back to try one of them next time. The boba tea menu also looks wonderful. No powder mixes are used in these tea drinks. There is a list of fresh fruit toppings as well as boba and jelly toppings. I also saw Vietnamese espresso drinks on the menu if you need your caffeine boost as well. I was so excited by all of this. I've been waiting for this restaurant to open for what seems like forever. It's finally open and I'm so happy it's near my neighborhood. It's in the shopping center on Lithia Pinecrest near Lumsden in Brandon/Valrico and next door to Hole in One Donuts. It's very clean and modern. They have a cute Instagram wall with swings for those picture moments. The owner was so welcoming and helpful. I think she's going to do very well. There's no doubt about that. I can't wait to go back. read more

See all

Let's start with the wait time - an excruciatingly long hour and ten minutes before my order even graced the table. Yes, you read that correctly. Over an hour just to receive my food, and this wasn't some gourmet, slow-cooked masterpiece. It was a simple order of pho and dim sum, for crying out loud. I could have grown my own vegetables and raised my own cattle in the time it took for them to slap together a few ingredients. And when my order finally did arrive, it was wrong. Not just a minor oversight, mind you, but a complete botching of my request. I specifically asked for two pho, one combination and one combination with spicy broth. My daughter who has strep throat wanted some pho and I got absolutely nothing because my order was wrong. You just screwed over a kid. It's as if they took my order, crumpled it up, and tossed it straight into the garbage without a second thought. To add insult to injury, the service was abysmal. The staff seemed more interested in short orders of customers who came and went. It's as if they've never heard of the concept of efficiency or basic courtesy. In conclusion, save yourself the time, money, and frustration and avoid TasteTeaPho like the plague. There are plenty of other restaurants out there that actually value their customers and take pride in their food. Do yourself a favor and give this sorry excuse for a restaurant a wide berth. You'll thank me later. Share Save read more

I needed good food when I was in the area and decided to try this place after finding on google maps. I an glad I did. The pho is incredible. The price is fair. The service was friendly. I am rarely in this part of town, but will definitely be coming back if I am. read more

TasteaPho - Pho - Bubble Tea Near Me - Brandon, Florida

One of the best Banh mi I have ever had egg rolls so crispy and delicious! Fresh veggies! Clean place. Very nice helpful staff. Found my new favorite place! read more

Best pho I've had since moving to this area. Super rich and delicious broth with tender high quality meat. A ton of noodles, garnishes, and sauces provided. And the best part- so much food for the price! For a huge portion of pho and a giant delicious Thai tea my total was only around 20 dollars! I arrived a little early and the worker who greeted me was very friendly and quick to get me my food. read more

TasteaPho - Bubble Tea Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Great food! This was only our 2nd visit to TasteaPho. We enjoyed Chicken Chow Fun, Shrimp Pho, Combo Bahn Mi, Pork Soup Dumpling, and Chinese Sausage Sticky Rice. Each was delightful, but the sticky rice stood out as exceptional. They were fairly busy as it was Saturday about lunchtime. Our only criticism is that everyone received their entries at different times, making for an awkward meal. read more

See all

1st visit to TASTEAPHO and have nothing but good things to say. We ordered Pho Tai (Thin sliced rare beef) and Pho Dac Biet (Rare steak, brisket, meatball, and tendon) both were equally GREAT! Those we accompanied by delicious Juicy Pork Dim Sum with Pineapple Boba Tea and Mango Yogurt. Our only critique would be that both of agree that we prefer our drinks thicker/colder (again - totally an individual choice). The flavor was spot on, made on demand, and a good portion. PS: Those stylized drink glasses are a terrific choice. We really enjoy the open kitchen lay-out - watching is have the fun. Will update upon return visit . . . read more

We ordered pork noodle bowls, the pork was Burnt so badly we couldn't eat it. They did refund our money. I don't recommend this place.

The banh mi is great! Fried tofu taste good, too! However, the yelp online ordering doesn't work well. For the second time, I have to call by phone. read more

Came here for lunch on a cold Sunday. We ordered steamed dumplings and Pho. Really legit place to get a Pho. All fresh ingredients! They have milk tea too, plus for me as I am crazy about it. They are a little slow to serve, but I think all good things cannot be rushed. A quiet little ambiance, clean place. read more

See all

AMAZING food and drinks! I got the strawberry boba tea with strawberry popping boba and a chicken bao! Delicious And the wait was not long! And it wasn't packed! It was the perfect amount of people there! Only one 10/10 I WOULD recommen! read more

Food was delish ! Loved all of it especially the spicy pork dumplings and the bao buns.

First time trying the boba here and it was really good! The boba texture is just right! Will definitely be coming back here again! read more

TasteaPho - Jasmine green tea with boba Fresh Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Great pho, bubble tea, and owners! The pho broth is delicious and a large portion. The bubble tea and boba are fresh and tasty. My sister ordered a bunch of bubble tea through DoorDash delivery and Tastea forgot to add the straws in the bag, so THEY called HER to offer her a discount for the next time she went. The restaurant is small and family owned and it shows, in a good way! read more

My wife and I stopped in for a late lunch. The pho broth was delicious and the meat very tender. The grilled bone in pork chop was a sizable portion and seasoned well. read more

My daughter and I had the Pho and it was delicious. The broth was so good that my mouth is watering just thinking about it. My daughter also had Pomegranate and Passion Fruit bubble tea that she enjoyed. read more

I ordered Uber Eats from this place tonight and it was very underwhelming, to say the least. They forgot two main components of Pho, in both orders.... Like and bean sprouts. The meat had a very off putting smell and was chewy. The pho broth seemed very bland on top of it all. I won't be ordering from here again. Needs improvement. read more

I am obsessed with their bahn mei sandwiches! So few restaurants around here offer them, but I've had enough while traveling to confidently say that their version is in my top 3. I love the pickled veggies so much, I usually ask them to double them. I'd buy a quart of those veggies if they ever decided to sell them separately. I know quick pickles are easy to make, but I can never can get mine to taste as good as these. I also appreciate that the bread is a little softer than I've had with other bahn meis. Most folks use hard, crunchy French baguettes that destroy the roof of your mouth. read more

We've ordered food from here several times from Uber eats but we went in to eat tonight after a failed attempt at eating at Jotos. (Stay away from Jotos, it was filthy). TasteaPho was clean, the service was wonderful, and the food was absolutely delicious! The Pho Tai was so good, and the chicken wings were fried PERFECTLY!!! We will definitely be back! read more

This review is based solely on my experience with their tea. I got a jasmine tea with almond milk and Boba. Regular Boba. The Boba was undercooked and hard. Also I cannot taste any jasmine tea at all. The drink just tasted like a big glass of almond milk with ice and undercooked Boba. If I make it back for the food I will update my review but I will not ever have another tea from there again. read more

This place is delicious. People are being way to criticizing on here. The pho was amazing my drink was amazing. Service was great. Fantastic experience read more

TasteaPho - Smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Waited an hour while they cooked my food and served 3 other customers who showed up after me. Meat was greasy and had more fat on it that meat. Would not recommend at all. read more

Excellent Pho, the Spicy Dumplings were out of this world! So happy that we have Dim Sum near by!!

So excited by this new restaurant and boba shop! I work next door at Party Planet and have been anxiously awaiting their opening, and all of my expectations and more have been met! From the cleanliness of the restaurant to the friendliness of the employees and owner, all around a wonderful experience. I highly recommend for any pho or boba lovers! read more

The pho is great and tea was perfect, got a green tea with lychee jelly enjoyed, give it a try well worth it