I wasn't that hopeful coming to a new place because I am often skeptical of fusion and not like "traditional" places. But I will say, this is one of the best phos I have ever had. I got the brisket and steak pho, and the tenderness of the brisket was genuinely shocking. The sizing was a little smaller than what I am used to (I think there was a large option that I missed) and there wasn't any basil that I could add. But yeah the flavors were so good, the broth, meat, noodle, everything legit tasted so good. Okay, i just tried my girlfriend's short rib pho, and THAT one is it. So tender and juicy, you borderline have to get that one. I also got spring rolls and they were pretty meh, pretty standard, nothing to write home about. They weren't wrapped tightly enough for my liking and the lettuce was really strong. But the pho, man the pho is special. Okay, I just went up to pay, and holy cow that was expensive. I guess adding the spring rolls really made it expensive. The short rib was also like $7 more. I guess that might just be how expensive short rib is. It was definitely good so I guess I'm not too upset about it. They definitely lose some points on the TPD rating (taste per dollar). Still overall a good experience. Total was around $50 including tip. read more

The Pho - Beef PHO 3 Topping (Steak and brisket) I ate it already though - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

We ordered through DoorDash and the food arrived in about 40 minutes. Fried Taro Cake / Bot Chien ($14.40): This was just okay. The sauce was good, but the bot chien itself was not crispy. Definitely not worth the price. Banh Mi Xa Xiu / BBQ Pork Sandwich ($12): The bread was not crispy, the BBQ pork was a bit dry, and the flavors were very lackluster. I did not taste any pate or egg mayo and the veggies were sparse. It was so underwhelming that we ended up dipping it into the bot chien sauce just to give it some moisture. We also added Chin-su sauce to help with the flavor. The sandwich was not cut in half either. Pork Chop Rice Plate / Com Suon Nuong ($18): The first piece of pork was really good, but every piece after that went downhill. The pork did not seem evenly marinated, and some pieces were dry. The rest of the rice plate was solid though, especially the fish sauce. read more

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My friend shared this place with me and said, "you have to go for their lunch special," so I did! The seating was "sit wherever you'd like" and, once I was seated, the solo woman brought out my menu and my utensils. Cheap napkins, chopsticks, and clean silverware were in the basket. The menu is sort of confusing...but navigating it is easy with the server. I ordered chicken pho with a tofu spring roll. The options were only beef, chicken, or tofu. I wish there had been shrimp! The pho broth is always how I rate a restaurant like this. Their broth was above average & I was really pleased. Their bean sprouts, Thai basil, and other toppings were super fresh. The iced tea was unique but I only got one refill. The Sweet N Low was old and crusty. My biggest gripe was the price (I almost walked out spending $25 on lunch) and second gripe was the chicken in the pho had some tendons and crunchy parts as well as having some hard to chew bits. Tough! I'd go again if I wasn't paying! read more

The Pho - Pho lunch special - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Delicious traditional pho. The menu offers a fusion on Chinese and Vietnamese Pho. Not pictured I got the chicken pho which was delicious. The broth was great and chicken was moist and fresh. All ingredients and sauces were very fresh. Happy we stumbled here before heading to the airport! read more

The Pho - Spring Rolls (2) Old-School Rolls (8) - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Friendly staff and amazing pho. It's right by ACC and is convenient. We did take out and enjoyed it 8/10 Pho Bowls read more

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First time here and when you walk in, you are greeted by a sign to wait to be seated. The restaurant is extremely short staff. There's one person checking out people, handling to go orders, and waiting tables and taking order. I genuinely feel bad for the guy. We came on a Friday evening for dinner. There were a few people seated but it definitely got busier as we dined. Good we ordered: * hot and sour soup- 4/5 definitely in the sour side. Filling to soup ratio is great. Not just broth. * crispy tofu-2/5 the tofu was not crispy but we enjoyed it with the dipping sauce. The perfect bite is the tofu with the red bell pepper. * bun Bo hue: 3/5 not best I've ever had but it's decent. The pork blood was tasty and I wish there was more than two small cubes. I love that they had the traditional pork feet in it. The meat was super chewy. The broth flavor was on the salty side but it needed more lemongrass flavor. The noodles needed 1 more min to cook to be perfect. * coconut milk snails: 1/5 the flavor of the coconut is great but the snails j couldn't even get out. Instead of the snails being in the front entrance of the snails they are all the way in the back and it was super duper small. I've had this dish where it's super easy to just get a tooth pick and pull them out. I'm wondering if the snails were frozen and not super fresh live ones before cooking. FYI: To go boxes and containers are located on the table next to the entrance door. Self serving station. And after eating you go to the cash register and pay or else you will be sitting there a while waiting on the one staff. Would I recommend The pho? Yes I would like to come back and try their pho which is what the staff said that is their favorite over bun Bo que. read more

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I've gone twice and it's still one of the more underrated Vietnamese restaurants in the area. The name might make it sound overly modern, but they actually serve a strong lineup of traditional Vietnamese dishes, including hard-to-find đồ nhậu (drinking food). Last visit we had the goat hotpot, basil clams, and coconut snails. This time, we stuck with more typical lunch and dinner dishes: Bò lá lốt (beef in betel leaves) - moist, flavorful, not overcooked. The best I've had in Austin and I never usually use the word "best" Bò lúc lắc (shaking beef) - tender, buttery, and can be served with egg noodles if you want something different. Bò né (Vietnamese steak and eggs) - same great beef on a sizzling plate, served with pate, butter, salad, and a sunny side up egg. Chè ba màu - surprisingly rare in Austin. This one was close, just missing the beans. Salt & pepper calamari - big chunks, tender, well-seasoned, served with salt, pepper, and lime. They've also got $4 draft beers and happy hour specials and TVs, which makes it a solid casual spot for drinks. Huge space (great for group events or corporate dinners) and they even have claw machines. They're more well-known in the Vietnamese snd ATX Asian Food Facebook groups. Definitely worth a try if you're looking for Vietnamese food beyond just pho. read more

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I'm on a quest to find the best Bun Bo hue in Austin. I came during lunch so it was quiet with plenty of seating. I was able to get a table for 6 with no problem. The service was great and very attentive. The bbh bowl was. It on the pricey end being $16 for a regular and the trotter and meat was super tough. I like my bbh with much more of a kick and lemon grass forward but if you like more milks bbh this is the place for you. read more

The Pho - Bun Bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Uber Eats delivery for lunch. Banh mi sandwiches - chicken and pork had lots of tasty meat, good bread, and was very good size. Pork egg rolls delicious. Beef pho tasty too. Good choice for lunch! read more

Cute little restaurant near ACC. I have been a couple of times and it has not been busy when I've gone yet. They move fast. They will get you seated, take your order, and bring your food out incredibly quickly. As a vegetarian, I enjoyed that the back page of their menu was made entirely of veggie options. I have had the spring rolls and the tofu Bahn Mi. Both have these thick slabs of tofu in them. I have to admit I enjoy it them despite that the flavor doesn't go deep into the tofu cuts. The Bahn mi sauce is so good, and the bread is great! It's crispy on the outside and soft and buttery on the inside. The picked vegetables that come in the sandwich are crunchy without making things soggy too. I'm told the pork bao are delicious too. Stop in if you're in the area! read more

Not one but 2 HAIRS IN MY FOOD. I'm so grossed out, worst thing, right when I was finishing it read more

The Pho - Hair - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I wanted to LOVE my food. But, I can't. I'm so grossed out by the amount of hair that was riddled through the beef. I literally almost threw up because it clumped in my throat. Three bites in and 20 bucks out the window because I've had to throw it away. Now my office is gonna smell until the cleaners take away the trash. I seriously can't believe this. OMG, ugh. read more

The Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Unassuming Vietnamese restaurant near the ACC area. There's plenty of parking around the area and the restaurant itself was spacious and clean. We started with the golden egg rolls, which were the perfect shareable size. Overall, it was crispy and the flavor was good. My lemongrass beef vermicelli was a generous portion. The lemongrass flavor was abundant and the beef was tender. The nuoc cham was addicting; it had a slightly sweet flavor to it. My friend's bun bo hue was satisfactory. The broth was light and the only critique was that it was missing some depth of flavor. Otherwise, it's a good spot if you're not looking to go too far up north. read more

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This place has really perfect Pho-I tried the vegetarian version on a chilly Fall day, and it was amazing! There is cute decor as well as thoughtful touches and great service, too. My mom got the Buddha Delight, and the sauce was really really good, delicate but delicious. I really liked that all of the fresh Basil and bean sprouts they gave me with fresh lime to add to my Pho were the freshest I've tasted in Austin read more

The Pho - Pho (Tofu) - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I cannot and will not tolerate HAIR in my food. It's a basic, mandatory requirement for all kitchen staff to wear a hair restraint!

Wonton soup was pretty good. Can tell noodles aren't made in house but good everyday happy hour with half off apps. Would phock again.

Food was fresh and tasty, and service was great! The spice edamame was very flavorful. The salt and pepper wings were so crispy and juicy. We tried the pho, chow mein and bhan mi sandwich. It was decorated for the holiday and felt very festive. We would definitely go back again. read more

This place is a great spot in the neighborhood. Takoyaki, egg rolls are very yummy. Beef pho was really good. Meatballs were springy. Other meats could've been more flavorful. Vermicelli bowl is also good with lemongrass chicken. The Thai dishes are just ok compared to the Vietnamese. The prices are great! Great spot to grab a solid meal. read more

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Meh. The service was quick, the staff was friendly. But the food was really just meh. Barely any flavor in the chicken pho/pho ga I had. It was a basic broth with lots of noodles but no real depth in flavor. It's nice that it's close to ACC and parking is relatively easy in the garage next to the building. It satisfied my need for warm soup, but nothing more. read more

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their pad woon sen healed me. i don't know what else to say... great service, not too expensive, insane quality and flavor for 15$.

The only thing I tried here was the pork chop with rice. I thought it was pretty good! The pork was just a little bit sour (I think from the lemongrass) but it didn't bother me as the overall flavor was good. Meat was tender. One thing that stood out to me was their fish sauce. It was sooo good! Almost tasted like they put honey in it (similar to the one I tried when I visited Vietnam). It definitely made my food more flavorful. Good service, very attentive. Spacious inside. There is a retail parking garage nearby. read more

The Pho - Pork chop - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Still love it here. I like the updated bar and table service! It's a chilly day in Austin and I came for Pho. I ordered a veggie pho with beef broth. Did the job! This family owned restaurant obviously cares about their customers. I love the Christmas decorations, very pretty. Thank you The Pho! read more

The Pho - Front bar - Christmas time - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food was meh.. not a good sign when you have too many items on the menu. Ingredients are not super fresh and quality is definitely not up to par with other places. I'm sure if they shorten the menu and focus on the most popular items, they'll be better. read more

We went on Saturday around 1 pm and only a couple was there, who soon left and another couple came. Very spacious, with furnishing atypical for traditional pho restaurant at strip malls. I was concern about authenticity. Excellent service who came out to refill our water bottle! I like the option of meat selection with our meal! We had 4 entrees and an appetizer, and the prices were reasonable for the Austin area ($59). Love the service! read more

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Best bone broth but in a soup... great dish for those recovering from illness or athletes read more

The Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Update! They cleaned the tank and added a urchin. Looks awesome now. Food is still delicious and you can't beat $4 beers. read more

The Pho - Seriously, I will buy this fish tank from them - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Casual dining. Fast service. But I honestly only come here for the pho, pork eggrolls and or vermicelli bowls. They're perfect every time.

I can't believe this gem has been opened 4-5 years and it is the first time I've known about it. We ordered bbh, vermicelli, rice plate, clams, and bo la lot. Everything was delicious and authentic! The bbh is probably the best in Austin, with robust flavors, the correct meat, tendon, blood, and pork. My husband even drank some of my broth because it was so good. They also have very hard to find dishes such as clam, bo la lot, coconut escargot, nem, and bo ne. They have ample parking right next to the restaurant that a lot of people miss. I wish we had known about it sooner! After one meal it is already one of my favorite restaurants. We will be back! read more

Bright clean restaurant, friendly fast service, good prices--but it's all about the food, right? My grilled pork bun was among the best I've had. The pork was fresh and flavorful, sitting on a nice pile of lettuce, noodles, and bean sprouts. The surprise was the addition of a fried eggs, which was great. My companion got a nice pile of Thai fried rice with pineapple and shrimp. He wished for a few more shrimp, but said it was overall a very good meal. I'm already planning to go back and check out my go-to Pho Tai, but my hopes are high. read more

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We went for lunch today. The chicken pho was amazing ! We also ordered edamame and spring rolls that were both good. The hot tea was really nice. I can't wait to order delivery : ) read more

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From the exterior, the restaurant has a modern, inviting vibe. Upon entry, the restaurant was eerily empty with only two customers, no one at the cash register, and two children running around and screaming. It took a few minutes for the workers to realize we needed to order and that another customer (who had ordered ahead) was waiting for his food. The worker was very friendly and the food came out pretty fast. But he did hand us a glass bottle of water that seemed to have floating particles (dust?) in it. The plastic cups also smelled like boba. Overall the food was pretty tasty (except for the fried chicken. for $12, it was not worth it) at a reasonable price point but the ambiance felt a bit off. The pork rice plate had really good flavor! I wouldn't recommend take out as we noticed every customer had to wait 5-10 minutes for their order after they arrived to pick it up. read more

The Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Convenient location next to ACC and interior is very spacious with plenty of seating. Their menu is extensive and has a lot of different Vietnamese dishes. We got the Bo Ne (Sizzling Beef), basically the Vietnamese version of steak and eggs, and the Wonton Noodle Soup. I would say both dishes were okay, not stellar but not bad either. The sizzling beef was different from what I expected with beef chunks instead of the usual beef steak but the baguette that paired with it was very good, had a buttery taste to it. Perhaps come here and stick to the Vietnamese dishes or soup/pho dishes rather than the Chinese/Thai ones. Good for a quick pick-me up, seems like you can also get 10% off when you check-in. Service was friendly, park in the garage right next door. read more

Great spot. Good food and cheap too! They also give student discounts, great service!

This review is strictly about their crawfish during crawfish season. Delicious crawfish boil at The Pho!!! We visited The Pho for the first time and also to try their crawfish boil that they make for the first time and it was delicious! They're doing happy hour from 4pm - 6pm every day for $8.99/lb and buy 5lbs get a free beer. I love crawfish and have had the real one in New Orleans and some delicious Viet-Cajun style ones in Houston so I was a bit hesitant to try since I didn't see any reviews about the crawfish here. I finally decided to give it a try and it did not disappoint at all. Crawfish is big, fresh, juicy, and very flavorful without being over seasoned! They cook it in Cajun style and toss it in some light garlic butter. There're 3 spice level: not spicy at all, medium, and extra spicy. I got medium and it was perfect! It had the right amount of heat which made my lips numb a little (in a good way) and I was still able to enjoy it. I also love that it wasn't super saucy like many places, it just had the right amount. We ordered 3lbs to try, then had to order 3 more. Each tray came with 2 pieces of sausages, 1 corn, and some baby potatoes. If you want more of these, you can order more at additional charges. The restaurant is nice and clean, very spacious and bright. Staff is very attentive. Definitely come check this place out. read more

The Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Service here is very fast. Food came out almost as fast as I ordered it which was good. I ordered the pho which was great, however I ordered the pad Thai and it had a different taste, not my favorite. I love all the options that this place provided. read more

Pho and congee are our absolutely go to food when feeling slightly under the weather. So when I went down for a nap at 5pm but woke up at 9:15pm feeling weak, I quickly went on online to see if I could get pho or congee delivered to me. Thankful for delivery drivers and restaurants willing to work with delivery apps, The Pho, you're right there, shining warm bright lights saying your open and already making my soul feel better. There's just something about bone broth and secret spices in pho that give us strength...that warm fuzzy comforting good vibes saving one body and soul at a time. I adore you pho. The Pho packs their pho wonderfully and it traveled well. Their pho noodles were surprisingly good and not soggy like the others to go phos I've tried. Thanks for being so reliable and not giving up on a last minute order. I appreciate you. read more

The Pho - Beautifully packaged. Thank you The Pho, I appreciate you accepting our last minute to go order. - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I ordered Mongolian chicken with no MSG and they gave me I don't know what this is but isn't not Mongolian chicken. It only had a few pieces of chicken at was 14.99 plus tax plus tip. I live next door but I didn't feel like going back as I have a lot of work to do. Been living here for 4 years and only been here about 5 times. 1. They always seemed dirty... dirty floors, tables etc. 6 months ago they were closed down by the city for I have no idea what. They reopened under "new management". Cleaned up the place some but the food still su$ks. They never seem to get anything right which is by once in a while I give it another try then I tell myself why did I order from this place. I love Asian food and have experienced many many places but this one I'd say is the worst. Don't order from here. read more

The Pho - I ordered Mongolian chicken with no msg and they gave me I don't know what it is. - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'll be returning for more! Today was our first trip to The Pho for lunch and my friend and I both tried their Ox Tail Pho. It was delicious but the meat could have been more tender. We found ourselves having to use forks and knives to cut the meat out. My only other minor issue is the construction happening all around. But that's not their fault, of course, as this is a brand new community. They have a huge selection of Vietnamese dishes as well as Thai. I also want to come back to sample their Banh Mi sandwiches. Lastly, their dining area was clean and modern. Their staff was super friendly and courteous. Oh, by the way parking is free in the attached parking garage! read more

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I ate at the Pho yesterday, and I'm still annoyed about it. My gal pals and I were starving and in the area, so we stopped in. There were maybe two other groups in the restaurant? The straw I received had dried mildew on the wrapper. Odd but ok, I brought my own water bottle. When we opened the chopsticks, splinters. Alright, we'll use forks. We got crab rangoons, dumplings, pork egg rolls, and sesame chicken. The crab rangoons and dumplings were fine, but I wouldn't order them again. The server had asked if I wanted white or fried rice with the sesame chicken; I asked if I could sub lo mein. The server asked the chef if that was possible, and later confirmed that it was. The sesame chicken came out before the egg rolls. The lo mein was swimming in oil. The sesame chicken was $15 and there wasn't a lot of it. We asked about the egg rolls, and they came out a few minutes later. The filling almost had the consistency of stringy hash browns? It was hard to decipher what exactly we were eating. When we got to the cash register, I discovered that the lo mein was a $3 upcharge. That's fine, but the server did not mention it. I purchased the crab rangoons and sesame chicken (with lo mein) and spent $33.21 (with tip) on the most mediocre meal of my life. Austin has an incredible food scene, go anywhere else. read more

Phobia good but this place is lacking severe quality in other items. They didn't even send soy sauce even though I ordered eggrolls. The bánh mì sandwich was 90% bread and hardly any meat. No the crab Rangoon's and eggrolls were fried and old oil and very small portions. The crab Rangoon's had barely any cream cheese filling. read more

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