I have been craving pho for a while. I was in the area for an appt and I finished right around 11am. This place was open. I was the second patron. I sat inside. There were 3 wait staff and they were all very friendly and nice. Service was on point. Rare steak small pho - This was filled with a good amount of beef and noodles. I liked that I got a plate of bean sprouts etc. Some places don't offer this anymore. I drank half the broth - tasty and not heavy on the msg. I wanted a Thai ice tea but knew I wasn't going to finish at the restaurant. They placed it in a to-go cup for me. I would return the next time I am in Los Altos. Very satisfied. read more

The Pho Cabin - rare steak small - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

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Had a banh mi and some eggrolls delivered for lunch by Doordash. The egg rolls weren't great. A little overcooked and not great flavor. The banh mi was not great at all. The baguette was not the crisp, light French baguette one hopes for, the pork was dry and there was basically no sauce on the bread (or on the side). So soft and dry would be the watchwords. I won't order from here again. I'd have given 2.5 stars if possible, but rounded up to be nice. read more

I originally wanted to get a pho dish but saw that they had a wonton egg noodle soup that they said was one of their specials, so I decided to get that since you don't really see that option often. Quantity was quite large and reasonable for the size. However, the broth was a bit lackluster and well... it's exactly what it's named: wontons and egg noodles. I'm not sure what I expected but it just didn't have the impact I'd expect it to have. It's not bad, but it wasn't amazing either. Service was decent. Wasn't too busy on a Friday evening. If I come back, I'd like to try one of their phos instead. read more

The Pho Cabin - Wonton Egg Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

Dt Los altos Vietnamese spot I always walk past and finally went in for lunch. 4.25 stars Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: no Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Fresh rolls: solid version with a rice wrapper with just the right thickness, tender pork slices, and nice shrimp. 4.25 stars - Pork and shrimp vermicelli: full shrimp--not thin butterflied slices some places go with--with tasty marinated pork slices. 4.25 stars - Pho: my friend loved the broth with her chicken version and the smaller size was plenty. - Minh: provided us excellent attentive and super friendly service - Seating inside with the cabin vibe and few tended outside. Midlights; - Peanut sauce with the rolls were a bit gelatinous and could've packed in more peanut flavor . 3 stars Lowlights: - Wanted to try the fried rolls and a few other things, but only had the 2 of us. read more

Whenever i'm at Palo Alto for work and craving for Pho. This is the place I go to. The place is small inside but cozy and clean. The workers there and nice and friendly. They remembered my order. I'll be coming here with my co-workers during our lunch time. I always get the small Pho Combo. The broth was tasty along with their meat balls. Recommended this place for those haven't been there. read more

4* Food 0* Service 3* Ambiance 3* Value I have dined here several times, but was never moved enough to write a review. The ownership may have changed, because both quality and service have declined, and the pho is 'acceptable'. The reason for my review is a noticeable decline in service. Upon my last visit, we arrived Saturday at 2:25 pm on a exceptionally cold day; as displayed, hours were 11am-3pm. They refused to seat us inside and asked us to sit outside. When we requested, if possible to sit inside because of the weather, the answer was 'it's impossible'. I'm not returning and neither are my friends who live in Los Altos. read more

The Pho Cabin - Outside; hour of operation sign - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

The chicken banh mi and chicken bun here both had good quality chicken and had a generous amount of meat. $15 is the most I've ever paid for a bahn mi. It was good but I felt like it was missing something. The bun was actually bland despite all the nuoc cham we added. The husband was disappointed no beef bun was available. The servers were really nice. But when we asked if what we ordered had cashews they said no, and then they went to the kitchen and came back and reported that they use cashew oil! I'm glad they checked but I'm nervous now ever ordering here with my nut allergic daughter. The cashew oil isn't mentioned on the menu and it's a recipe for disaster! read more

I came here on a Saturday for lunch and was surprised there was a 15 minute wait. They have a clipboard with a sheet on it inside where you write your own name and party size down. It was a nice day out so even all the tables outside on the sidewalk were being used. The inside is tight, but can fit a decent amount of people. I was sat inside and ordered fairly quickly. All I had was a large bowl of pho tai. The bowl was a decent size and well priced. There was a good amount of meat as well. The broth was a bit oily though as I like it more clear. It was a team effort on the service as several people stopped by to check on me. I was in and out in less than an hour. read more

Got a large combo pho and I really liked the broth. My partner got the fried wontons and said they're really plain. I'd definitely come back though to try other options read more

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Food tastes awful. We ordered chicken Banhmi, brisket phuh and lemon grass rice plate. None of it was good. Tasted awful. I felt like throwing up after I ate the chicken banhmi read more

The Pho Cabin - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

Possibly my favorite restaurant in all of downtown Los Altos- and there are a lot to choose from. Their brisket pho is AMAZING as well as their other pho dishes, rice plates, and banh mi's. I never have a bad meal here and keep coming back. read more

Great food and service. Sat outside on a Wednesday and the weather was perfect. Food came out quick and was super fresh and authentic. read more

The Pho Cabin - Flank Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

This place is not big inside but it feels like you're in a lodge. In addition, they have outdoor seating available. Regarding the food, I tried their brisket pho. The brisket is very soft and tender and the broth is light and good that I finished it all when I usually don't. The servers were nice and great that they have smiles on their faces when they're serving or approaching the other tables. Sadly, throughout my time there, they didn't check on my table if I need anything or how was everything. I even went up to pay for my bill as no one really checked on my table. Even then, the pho was good so will come back still. read more

The Pho Cabin - Brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

I stopped by during lunch on the weekend two weeks ago while was in the area for the long weekend. I remember was craving for soupy food (it was freezing in Norcal during the first two weeks of January 2026) and I was just wandering downtown Los Altos and not sure what to eat. I put my name down on the wait list they had inside. They were pretty busy with few people waiting. I was on a time crunch so I left. The next day I walked to downtown again after all my errands, and it was still early and checked Pho Cabin again and since it was pretty early, there was nobody so I was the first one. The inside is super cute, they really tried to make it like a cabin in the woods. The menu has a variety of dishes to choose from noodle soup to pan-fried noodle to rice plates. I was surprised it offers quite a selection. I went with Pho combo (everything meat) and was pretty satisfied. It was pretty decent pho for the area, not bad, I would definitely come again when craving for lean healthier option of asian noodle soup! Staff checked on me few times and were super nice! read more

The Pho Cabin - Beef Combo Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

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Crazy how $18-20 is now the going rate for a bowl of pho. I got a small vegetarian pho ($17.49), and although it came with the expected veggies and accompaniments, the broth was not it. There was no flavor and it literally just tasted like water (thus, the 3 star rating). Sadly, this is true of most veggie-based broths I've had. It is shockingly difficult to find a good bowl of veggie pho! They have a few tables outside so that we could sit with our dog (didn't offer a water bowl though, but we travel with our own). Service for outdoor dining is actually better than most. A lot of times you get looked over, but the staff were fairly attentive and we didn't have to flag them down or actively seek their attention. Also... REALLY hard to find the light switch for the bathroom. It'll be on your left hand side as you face the bathroom, right by the paper towel dispenser. I legitimately struggled for a minute or two looking for that! Hopefully this tip saves someone else out there! read more

This was the worst place I've ever eaten. The two men working were extremely rude and unprofessional, making the experience unpleasant from the start. The restaurant also appeared to be very unsanitary. I would not recommend eating here. read more

Thank you to the friendly and attentive staff for so for a delicious lunch! Highly recommend the chicken flavor pho, INCREDIBLE! They have ample outdoor seating with heaters so my pup and I were comfy and enjoyed ourselves. read more

The Pho Cabin - Chicken Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

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10/5/2024 The Pho Cabin 200 State St Los Altos, CA 94022 I went there for an early bowl of Pho on a Saturday evening and got seated immediately. It's a cozy street corner location with a clean table and chair setup. We have tried to dine here before but there was always a line to get in and at least a 15 minute wait time. The menu fits on one side of letter size paper and the beef selections featured only lean cuts. I ordered the Brisket Pho which was brought to me promptly. The beef was indeed lean and plentiful. The broth and noodles were good, nothing special. Service was great and I guess it's popular for the lean beef selections with the wait times due to the limited seating. I prefer fattier cuts so I'll repeat if Wifey insists. Free city lot parking is nearby and usually available. read more

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Good Vietnamese food. It tastes a little different than many other Vietnamese restaurants but I can't say which one is authentic as I have never been to Vietnamese. Tastes very good though. Every dish is consistently good. read more

This place uses MSG. I wish they stopped using MSG. It's a good location. Felt very thirsty and tired after having it, happened multiple times -- asked them If they use msg and they confirmed. I really hope they will stop using MSG so that I can have it again. read more

The food is delicious,the prices are reasonable,and the service is great.There are plenty of food options to choose from,the orders are prepared quickly,and the place has a clean and pleasant atmosphere. read more

Best pho in Los Altos, solid Vietnamese options overall. Staff is friendly and tables are cute

I went to Pho Cabin the other day. They have vegetarian options as well as different meat dish options. The fried tofu dish I ordered was good and the tofu tasted fresh. Though, I felt the Sweet and Sour sauce accompanying the dish was a bit skimpy ! Other dishes ordered were a Beef Pho bowl and two vegetarian type noodle dishes. All were fresh and tasty from what I was told by my family. Unfortunately , service by our waitress was fair. Due to one of my family member's dietary concerns, she needs all her foods to be cooked or steamed. When she explained this and how she needed her meal prepared , the waitress seemed a bit taken aback. My family member explained the owner knows her and has done this before . The waitress seemed to then accept the request. What bothered me was how after the explanation was the curtness and feeling of exasperation the waitress exhibited because she had to write down a few more extra words on her order tag. Outside of this , service by the Owner and other staff was great. Ambiance is good. More of a simple restaurant or cafe type setting. You have an option of inside or outside. Cost is a bit on higher side but considering it's location this would be expected. read more

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Closed on Mondays and Sundays. I usually order for take out when I'm in the area for lunch and craving fresh Vietnamese food I go here. I've tried: - Chicken phò - Wonton soup (no noodle) - Grilled Pork Spring rolls - Crispy Spring Rolls - Shrimp Spring Rolls - Grilled pork vermicelli bowl I enjoyed all that I've ordered and found customer service friendly and efficient. I usually call my order in as I've found all website roads lead to confusion with menu options and pricing. There's outdoor seating and the indoor seating seems to be a former restaurant that they've adhoc'd into a cozy Vietnamese cabin experience. read more

The Pho Cabin truly lives up to its unique name, offering an unexpected but delightful fusion of cozy mountain aesthetics and Vietnamese cuisine. The star of the show is their breathtaking pho. The broth is crystal clear yet profoundly complex, with notes of star anise, cinnamon, and charred ginger dancing on your tongue. Tender slices of beef practically melt in your mouth, while the rice noodles maintain perfect texture throughout. Each bowl has a generous mountain of fresh herbs and bean sprouts arranged like a little garden on the side. The cabin atmosphere makes this place unique--pine paneled walls and a stone fireplace in the corner--and it's the perfect spot to warm up with a steaming bowl of pho on a chilly day. Friendly service and reasonable prices round out the experience. A unique gem that proves great pho can feel right at home in a cabin setting! read more

Came with my partner and we ordered the Large Beef pho and small Chicken pho along with a Vietnamese iced coffee and sat outside since the day was nice. Service was a bit slow, not sure if that is because we were outside or something that they need to figure out since it looks like they had 2 servers but they were both coming outside and serving different tables. Both the chicken and beef were pretty good, flavorful broths with good noodles and the veggies were fresh. The iced coffee however isn't what I'm used to where they bring a cup out with the sweetened condensed milk and the coffee still dripping. It looks like it was made in a big batch and poured into the glass and wasn't sweet enough. It was hard getting their attention just to order so I didn't bother trying to get them to fix it. Even getting the check was hard to flag them down. Both pho's we're good though so we'll definitely come back and try some of their other dishes. read more

The Pho Cabin - accoutrements - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

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Ordered everything pho and grilled pork vermicelli. They both are pretty good. Very generous with the meat portion. Service is fast, friendly and no frill. We sat outdoor since the weather was very pleasant. Overall, I will come back if I miss pho, which is going to happen soon as the weather gets colder read more

The Pho Cabin - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

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Solid Vietnamese food in Los Altos. We got a vermicelli lemongrass chicken bowl, an order of the grilled pork spring rolls, and an order of chicken wings. Everything tasted great. Chicken wings were crispy and flavorful, the spring rolls were a balance of flavorful grilled meat and fresh, crunchy veggies and herbs, and we loved the lemongrass chicken and the dipping sauce with the vermicelli bowl. Appetizers are super sizable so we ended up taking quite a bit home for later (not complaining!). Pleasant outdoor seating and attentive service. read more

This is a funky place in the cute town of Los Altos. Whooda thunk that a Vietnamese restaurant would have woodsy photos of redwood trees all around? The food was a cut above - very fresh ingredients and well-prepared. I enjoyed the vermicelli pork and fried egg rolls, my go-to dish whenever I go to a new Vietnamese restaurant. The pork was very lean - actually I like it better when it's a bit fatty. The service was really good. I'll go back. read more

Nice cozy place for a cup of noodle... Food come out quick, loved the grill pork spring rolls, the phở i love tha fat brisket in it, soft and tender... soup is clear, staff is quick and friendly... not a lot of seating inside , but they have the patio outside , got umbrella to cover too... coffee was good, not to hard to find a parking here around lunch time... read more

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My boyfriend and I came around 1pm on Tuesday, and there was a 15 minute wait for indoor seating. Service was nice and friendly, and the place was really cute. The decor did the name justice, very woodsy and felt like a cabin interior! Parking is street and in a close by lot. I ordered the large combo pho ($18.49), and my boyfriend got the lemongrass pork and spring roll rice plate ($20.95). I am Vietnamese, so I have high expectations, and they did not deliver. The prices are also higher than most Vietnamese restaurants. The combo pho was literally just a mountain of noodles topped with a few slices of meat. At almost $19, I would expect a more generous portion of meat. Meat was tender but broth was lackluster, no depth of flavors and not fragrant at all. It just tasted like chicken broth. The lemongrass pork was solid, and the fish sauce was nice and light. The spring rolls were ok, we thought the wrapping was a little too thick so it was doughy. Overall, this Vietnamese spot is average, nothing amazing. Vietnamese food is full of flavor, and they have a lighter hand on seasoning. For the price point, I don't think it's worth it. read more

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This place is absolutely delicious and the service was amazing! It closes at 8:00 but we came in around 7:57 and they were still able to seat us and make food for us, they also stayed open a little longer just for us! The environment is so cozy and so clean! The pho was also very delicious! Just a small bowl has a lot of pho in it and also a lot of meat as well! read more

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This was my go to take out spot during the pandemic! Chicken pho, Beef pho, and pork with rice are my typical orders. The staff is friendly and nice! read more

The Pho Cabin - Large Pho soup! - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

Short Story: A nice Vietmanese restaurant in Los Altos! Long Story: I came here for lunch on a weekend and the place was very packed! We were seated within 10 minutes and given menus and water. The menu looks very standard to other pho restaurants and we got 2 rice plates and 2 noodle soups. The portions were quite generous and tasty. The service was a bit slow though. The ambiance and decor made it feel very cozy as the name suggests. Verdict: I'm definitely coming back! read more

Decent pho spot in San Jose - ordered their chicken pho which was tastier than the beef pho my partner ordered. Portion sizes are decent but prices are mad expensive. I probably wouldn't come back given the prices, but decent spot if you're in the area . read more

The Pho Cabin - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

The food was great and it was fast. You should really take the tai French fries and the vegetarian spring roll. The food was amazing and it really looks like a cabin okay read more

The Pho Cabin - French fries - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

Unfortunately the veggie banh mi I ordered did not hit the spot for me. I ordered to-go for lunch. The veggies needed to be more pickled and I didn't get enough umami from the sauce and mayo. I was expecting tofu slices being seasoned and it was thin layers of tofu. I'd say it tasted okay, but I've had better banh mi from Banh Mi Oven and it's cheaper too. The total came out to $16.31, a bit pricier than expected. It doesn't hurt to try out though. Next time I order from here, I do want to try the pho. What I like about the menu is they offer veggie options. A cute little corner restaurant off of State, will have to dine in eventually. Service was exceptional! read more

The Pho Cabin - Veggie Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

We stumbled upon this cute little restaurant in Los Altos. It was open for lunch early (11am) and we were super hungry. The restaurant itself is very small, with only a handful of tables inside and some outside. On this cold day, a big hot bowl of Pho was exactly what I needed. I ordered the Chicken Pho which had a clear and savory broth with shredded chicken breast, noodles, onions, and cilantro with a side of the veg (basil, lime, and sprouts). I ordered the small size, which was more than plenty. We also ordered the wontons which were filled with perfectly seasoned ground pork and shrimp and arrived at our table piping hot right out of the fryer. We also ordered the Pork Bánh Mì. The grilled pork was delicious, but the sandwich was just a bit dry. It came with pickled vegetables and cilantro with just a scant bit of mayonnaise. It was served with potato chips (not something we would consider authentic Vietnamese - more like authentic Lays). The service was good, although somewhat rushed. Tables here are limited, so get here early, especially if it's too rainy and cold to sit outside. If you're in the mood for great Pho, give this cute little restaurant a try. read more

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This is my go to Vietnamese spot when in the Los Altos area. The staff here are super friendly and the food is delicious! Two of my favorites are the Seafood Pho and the Pork and egg roll vermicelli. Really just depends on my mood (and occasionally the weather). Both are tasty, good sized portions, and worth the price. They have a cozy indoor dining area, as well as some outdoor seating with heaters in the winter and umbrellas for the sunny days. If you're in Los Altos and in the mood for Vietnamese, this is the place to stop in for sure. read more

The Pho Cabin - Pork and Egg roll Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

Came here on a Tuesday for takeout lunch. The place was packed with people waiting! Glad to see a business doing well. I ordered the rare beef pho. As a to-go item, I wish they didn't put the beef in the broth. It was be much better to package it rare so that I can cook it in the soup when I get home. The beef was of course over cooked. The broth was very good and flavorful. Lemongrass chicken over vermicelli. Chicken was very tasty , the dipping sauce was awesome. Spring rolls -- these were the best! Perfectly crispy but not greasy. Sorry, I forgot the take a pic :) read more

The Pho Cabin - Rare beef pho but the beef was placed in the soup so it was over cooked. - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Altos, California

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