Excellent Vietnamese food. Highly recommend. We Love the Pho House. Highly recommend the peanut explosion!!! read more

Honest Review: The Pho House - Hot Springs, Arkansas If you're expecting authentic Vietnamese flavors, The Pho House in Hot Springs is not the place to find them. I walked in hoping for a solid bowl of pho and left disappointed across the board. Pho: Overpriced and Underdelivered They charge an extra $4 for an "extra large" bowl that's really just a regular size anywhere else. After tax, you're staring at a $20+ bowl of pho that tastes like water with seasoned beef. Bland broth, no depth, no richness--nothing that makes pho worth ordering. Vietnamese Coffee: A Miss Vietnamese coffee should be bold, sweet, and strong. What I got tasted like watered‑down iced coffee, completely missing the signature flavor. Bánh Mì: The Worst Part The bánh mì was soggy, flavorless, and fell apart like it had been sitting around. No crunch, no freshness, no balance--just a sad, saggy sandwich. Overall If you're looking for real Vietnamese food, do not go here. Everything was disappointing, and for what you pay, it's absolutely not worth it. Save your money--your $100 will go much further and taste much better somewhere else. read more

I'm in town for work on a Monday evening in December. It's not freezing but it's a little chilly. The Pho House was high on the Yelp! list and soup seemed appropriate given the weather. I arrived around 730 and they closed at 9. There was 1 other table in dining room that had 4 people. There were a couple people that ordered DoorDash or picked up to go while I was there. I ordered the P1 which is the standard pho with steak, meatball and tendon. I was a little suspicious about the tendon but I figured I'd give it a try. I am one of the 10% of people that have the cilantro/soap gene. If you don't know, Google it. I always forget to say something when I go Vietnamese and they put quite a bit of cilantro in this soup. Luckily it wasn't mixed in so I was able to just fish it off the top. I added the sprouts, jalapeños, basil and lime. I didn't use the hoisin sauce or the sriracha. It was good, nothing special. I don't make it Hot Springs often. I'll probably try somewhere new next time I'm in town. read more

We went to this restaurant because it was one of the few places open late in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The name suggested it was a Vietnamese restaurant, but it didn't appear to be run by Vietnamese owners. Our waitress was sweet, though. We ordered taro fries, chicken pho, and two Vietnamese sandwiches. The wait for our food was extremely long. People who arrived after us received their orders much earlier, and we didn't receive any apologies or explanation for the delay. When the sandwiches finally arrived, they were bland and served in a basket without any fries or sides. Overall, it was a disappointing experience. read more

After a long day in downtown Hot Springs, AR, of bathhousing, walking, and shopping, my daughters and I decided to pick up our dog from the sitter and get takeout from The Pho House. The parking lot was fairly empty at around 4:30 PM on 7.21.2025. As we walked in, we were warmly greeted and shown menus. A nice young gentleman explained several of their items in good detail. I was upfront about us driving all the way to a cabin at Lake Ouachita, so I wanted the food to be decent by the time we got there. The employee who took our order suggested, for a nominal fee, the premium plastic. I highly suggest this for pho! + 2 P4 Steak, Flank & Tendon - Phở Tái Nạm Gân = $29.90 + 1 24A Grilled Pork & Shrimp Angel Hair = $14.95 + Premium Plastic = $3.00 The flank and tendon was extremely tender and flavorful. We all had hearty, delicious meals after a quick lake swim and cleanup. It's a fairly large restaurant with multiple areas. Full bar available. I was only slightly heartbroken that they didn't have any lemon posset for dessert. I really wanted to try it. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 4 | Service: 5 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4 read more

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Both the exterior and interior decor were very appealing. We were waited on promptly and the menu, although limited, had a lot of good choices, especially for the pho dishes. I ordered a pork dish that was excellent. My wife got one of the pho choices and was very impressed with the quality and freshness. The entrees were reasonably priced. Overall it was a very enjoyable experience. read more

Very charming venue. The service was prompt and the menu was pleasing. I liked the freshness of my curry chicken. My friends enjoyed their spring rolls and pho read more

The Pho House - Coconut Chicken Curry Gratitude Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

Excellent fresh food with diverse menu ! The pho seafood combo was rich and flavorful . The grilled pork spring rolls were something we'd. It had ( always get shrimp) . We will order again . Service was attentive and order came out exactly as requested . They do need to educate them better on alcohol as she struggled on what Chardonnay was and if they had it . ( they have an excellent Chardonnay called Butter by Zjam sellers) . They also now carry Japanese wine that is a top ranked caliber in the world . read more

Enjoyed the Pho and Angel Hair Bowl! Fresh Spring Rolls as well! Great service Clean place!

Best Pho I've ever had! And I'm from LA! What a diamond in the rough find. Can't wait to go there again next time we are in Hit Springs, AR

Stopped by here in town on our way to Dallas. We came in on a Monday at 2:30pm, (I didn't realize they closed at 3?) We were seated and then all we heard was someone yelling in the back (potentially the manager) "we close at 3!" So then we asked our server to make our order to go The food was mediocre. The "angel hair bowls" is really your typical vermicelli noodle bowls, and it was... average. The fish sauce was a lot saltier than normal. The grilled pork was good, and there was plenty of shrimp. The summer rolls were less than average--3 pieces of shrimp, one piece of pork belly, a single Thai basil leaf and small piece of lettuce. Don't think I'll be stopping in again. read more

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I'm visiting from Alaska and was excited to try this place, but the experience was just okay. I ordered the classic P1 pho -- it wasn't bad, just not very flavorful and definitely not the best I've had. The portion size was noticeably small for the price, especially compared to pho spots I'm used to back home. My daughter had the chicken pho, and the chicken was pretty bland. Also, the noodle-to-meat ratio was off -- lots of meat but not enough noodles. We also had to ask for chili oil and other condiments that are usually already on the table at most pho restaurants. Service was friendly, but overall the food didn't quite meet expectations. read more

Everything was perfect! Atmosphere, service, food, drinks. The outside and inside are such a vibe--as my kid would say. We're visiting from Texas and would come here everyday if we could! The server was great with helping to pick what to order, he also brought a cute cat bowl for my daughter to share my pho with me. My cherry blossom drink was delicious, perfectly mixed, strong enough but still tasty! The pho was AMAZING, I ate every last bite and wanted to pick the bowl up and drink the broth (but I didn't). Veggies were fresh and perfectly cooked, still a slight crunch. read more

This was our 3rd or 4th visit and we got our food to go. We always enjoy the dumplings so yummy. I got the Umami peanut explosion and it was excellent. I could have used a little bit more peanut sauce but otherwise it was really good read more

The Pho House - Entrance - Vietnamese Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

Let me start by saying that I love PHO! When we travel, we occasionally look for a good Vietnamese restaurant, and this is a GREAT place! The staff is amazingly friendly and helpful, with a personality that makes you feel warm. The atmosphere is fabulous, with wonderful music flowing from the speakers, bringing forth a homey feeling. The food is over-the-top delicious! If you're in the Hot Springs area, this is certainly a great place to have a superb meal! read more

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I have been coming to Hot springs for YEARS! But never knew there was a pho spot in town! To my surprise, they told me that they've been around for 15 years!!! To be honest, when I pulled up, I didn't have high expectations, because I am in Arkansas. Lol! This is not a place that I would expect to get legitimate tasty pho. BUT I WAS WRONG- thank God. :-) The moment I tasted the broth, I KNEW in my soul there was a Vietnamese person cooking in the kitchen!!! It was so delicious, perfect for a cold night. Everything was on point. Even the taro egg rolls that I never heard of before. If you are in town- make sure you stop in to support this locally owned small business! The waiter, (coby?) He's amazing too. Shout out to him! read more

The Pho House - 3 Fried Taro Egg Rolls - Cha Gio Chay - Vietnamese Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

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I came here on a surprisingly busy Sunday afternoon and was generously seated by the hostess despite coming in during their "closed" time of 3:30 pm. The pho itself was tasty - while the noodles and meat were both *slightly* overcooked, this was a decent bowl of pho given the population size of the Hot Springs area. Others also ordered spring rolls which looked temptingly large and chonky, and I noticed a few rice plates which looked to be generous in size as well. All in all, I would recommend this place to anyone looking for their Vietnamese food fix and/or a warm bowl of soup! read more

Listen, if you haven't gone to the best spot in the entire area, maybe this will help you make good choices in life! The peanut explosion sandwich is off the chain! The chicken is in Pho House special peanut sauce with Arkansas Honey, so juicy and tender, and a flavor explosion! Topped with pickled veg and julienne basil, it is another winner! Lewis Phan is not playing about the perfect bread, but per usual, The Pho House team goes big and flawlessly toasts the bread! Also pictured are our favorite Vermicelli noodle dishes, the combination pork & shrimp and the tofu stir-fry. The staff is exceptional, the relaxing and casual atmosphere with wonderful touches of culture, and the ample portions of consistently fresh scrumptious food make The Pho House my top 5 (it is really number 1) in Hot Springs and within 200 miles! I dare you to try it! read more

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Super excited to find Gouda Vietnamese food in Hot Springs. We had a curry and veggie pho. Very good and nice atmosphere and service.

Service was extremely slow waiting over 55 minutes. The food came out cold including the pho and the wok item which was crazy and so disappointing. I dont see why the 4 stars reviews one of the rare time yelp had let us down usually we love the feedback of the community and have amazing experience. read more

Mixed up fusion restaurant. The interior decorating is a mashup of Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese. (Pick a lane) The menu is Americanized, which is probably good for the general demographic. The pho broth was shockingly tasty. Our take was an American decided to make Vietnamese food. But not as well, and for more money. I paid $43 for a coffee, soda and 2 small bowls of pho. read more

In the cold weather, enjoying a special hot bowl of pho here is truly a happiness. Additionally, I ordered the grilled pork and shrimp vermicelli and crispy egg rolls - all flavors were very delicious. The space with warm tones, gentle lighting, and spacious seating areas is suitable for both groups of friends and families. read more

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Delicious and generous portions. The vegan pho was so tasty. Would definitely recommend this!

Early on a rain day we stopped in our server was perfect attentive but not intrusive Food was very good fresh and seasoned correctly everything was clean and organized We will stop in every time we are in town read more

Love the Pho house! Although the Interior looks nice I have not had table service, as I always get mine to go. Always fresh and fabulous! Counter service always wonderful. read more

Love this place! Good is delicious and service is great! Definitely and good place to eat!

The service was amazing, guy at the front was very friendly and helped us through the menu and deciding what to order. The food came out quick, and was delicious. We got the pho dumpling soup and spring rolls. Very authentic. read more

This restaurant closes at 2:30 but then reopens at 4:30 pm. We came initially right before 2:30 and decided to come back at the later opening. We figured the food should be hot and fresh as well. My son selected this spot to have his birthday dinner. The resteraunt looked clean, very open space. We were seated at a large table to accommodate the five of us. The waiter was nice enough. He quickly took our orders, and my daughter ordered a freshly squeezed lemonade and when he found out through my sons order he has a seafood allergy he notified us that the dumplings we ordered he would not be able to eat so we ordered my son some Eggrolls. I appreciate him telling us that the dumplings included seafood. I wish he had mentioned however that the lemonade has a refill charge of $5 otherwise I would've ordered her something else. The food was good, but it wasn't as hot as I would've expected it to be coming straight out of the fryer. The pho wasn't that hot either. My son said the Eggroll was really crispy and was delicious. I tried the dumpling and it was also delicious. The inside filling was soft and chewy. The pho was also delicious. Main complaint just not as hot as I would've expected. Also note, if you are just a family of five coming in, they still charge you automatic gratuity for a "large party". For us, this was an additional $20. We noticed that as well on our receipt. I would try them back again to try something else. read more

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This restaurant was much better than I had expected, to begin with the restaurant was beautiful inside , and classical music was playing softly which really gave it a lovely vibe. The waiter was very friendly and helpful, overall the service was fantastic. When it came down to the food I ordered a pork chop stir fry and I wasn't expecting much, but I was very pleasantly satisfied with the dish and I found it one of the best stir fry's I have ever had. We also ordered the Vietnamese coffee due to the suggestion of the reviews, our waiter showed us how to fix it and it was so so so good!! Overall this restaurant exceeded my expectations and I find that most of the bad reviews were based on something that I did not see at all, or were just simply nonexistent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Just ate here tonight for the first time. Makes me sad that i don't live in Hot Springs. The surf and turf pho is so delicious. I did door dash and it arrived hot fresh and amazing. I'm sad I didn't order more from the menu now. Everything looks incredible. read more

The Pho House - Surf & Turf Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

We have been in the mood for Pho Soup for awhile. Just arrived at our RV/Campground near Hot Springs. The meal was worth the drive. We ordered a beef based Pho then added the extra veggies. Really delish! They were hit with two really large groups so the service was a little slow but understandable. If you are in the mood for Pho in Hot Spring after a day of walking around I'd try them out. read more

The Pho House - Vietnamese Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

We were on vacation and decided to get our pho order to go. We decided on this place because of the ratings. I regret eating here because I should have read further down on the reviews. I paid $30 for 2 classic pho combo and it was disappointing. The broth was sweet with no flavor. Not authentic at all. It was all broth and such little noodles! It supposed to come with steak, tendons, meatballs, brisket, and flank. It was missing everything except for the meatball and 2 pieces of meat! My daughter's chicken pho was the same all broth and little noodles. We ordered 3 coconut smoothie with boba. The boba was over cooked and it tastes burnt making the smoothie not drinkable. What a waste! What disappoint me the most was when the server asked if the place we are staying has any bowls because if we ate it in the plastic containers it would melt. Since we order to go and the airbnb didn't have big bowls I told the server we may need the sturdy plastic bowls. When I looked at the receipt he charged me $3 each for 3 plastic bowl. If I known he was going to charge. I would've ate the noodles in its original container because it doesn't melt! Then when I signed the check I opt out of tipping him because I didn't dine in. After I looked at the receipt he had charged me $10 tip for to go orders! Don't get me wrong I am a great tipper when we dine in. This made me livid because all he did was packed my food! Yes, I am never coming back to this place. read more

Everything delicious!! Sis had birds nest. My husband and I had pho soup. Highly recommend. read more

We went for dinner Black Friday after shopping downtown. The building was definitely original and the atmosphere inviting. The food was good, but what really made the dinner was the sake-Rita. The bartender said he rarely has it ordered, & I must say I had it out of sheer curiosity the first drink. The second drink was because the first was the best margarita I've had in years. We tipped the guy $10 for that deliciousness on top of our server's tip! I'll be back next time I come to Hot Springs. read more

My wife and I just had dinner at The Pho House in Hot Springs. She said "10/10 would recommend" and I'd agree with her. I had the Umami Chicken w/ white rice, it's not on the menu but was made by the owner himself. My wife had the Pork & Shrimp Angle Hair Bowl. We shared crab rangoons and pan-seared dumplings as appetizers. Oh, and the Vietnamese Coffee was AMAZING!! The service was on point and surpassed my expectations. Our waiter was the only one taking orders and refilling drinks, but he did an amazing. They had one server and one busboy. They seemed "overrun" but knew what they were doing and did it well. The building almost had a "Chinese Buffet" vibe, but it was still a good atmosphere with music playing in the background and everyone enjoying their presence with their table. read more

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They have Vegan options :) so yay!!! The food and service is Ah-mazing. We also really enjoyed the relaxing, ambient vibe. This is our 3rd time and we look forward to visiting again:) read more

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My wife and I ate here on our way to stay in Hot Springs. The food was excellent and the service was top-notch. It's a really cool little place. They had probably the best dumplings I've ever had. read more

Started out good but we ended up waiting 30 min for our food. Noticed folks that were there after us receiving their food. I asked the status of ours and they said soon. One waitress said they removed our order accidentally. I was supposed to get a discount to our order but didn't. Never had a waitress stop by to refill our drinks. Food was good but this experience puts a bad taste in my mouth!! read more

The pho and vermicelli bowls are solid. Service is fast and reliable. The spicy chili oil is a great way to spice things up as needed.

If you're looking for authenticity Pho, don't come to this place. The price for the serving is outrageously high. $13.95 for a bowl of soup mainly. Three bites and it was all gone. That's not the worst part. They chopped up the pho noodles!!! And combination only had 3 pieces of meat in it. The broth was bland. They were no hoisin or sriracha sauce on the table. Had to ask waiter for it and was brought out table spoons at a time. Stay away from this place and save your money and disappointment y'all. read more