Pho Dao

Having moved from the Baltimore/DC area, great phô is a staple for our family and after moving here nearly a year ago, we have been craving really great phô. The selections in this area aren't very plentiful and I was relatively disappointed in the last 2 restaurants I went to. Phô Dao was a breath of fresh air. Like any phenomenal family-owned Asian restaurant, the effort was definitely focused in the food. The restaurant is cozy when you walk in. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is that of an old school corner restaurant with no fluff. We ordered the phô tai chin (brisket and steak) as well as pork and shrimp spring rolls. These are super classic dishes that can be pretty lackluster if you go somewhere that doesn't care much. The phô was incredibly flavorful. I was able to taste the full spice profile I expect in a good homemade, full-of-grandma's-love dish. The fragrant spices and perfect balance of savory, sweet, and refreshing. The broth was beautifully clear and packed a hefty dose of delicious. The portion sizes of the small bowls we ordered were hefty! Enough to feed the hungriest teenager and have some left over. The spring rolls were bright and refreshing. The peanut sauce was perfectly balanced with hints of garlic, sweetness and the nutty delight of peanuts. My teens and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal. My oldest child has to avoid gluten for medical reasons and the staff was very accommodating with my questions for ingredients and offered a lot of help with what would be safe or not for my daughter. Phô Dao is a great option for people who need to be gluten free. Needless to say, this is our new go-to for our phô cravings. We can't wait to go back and try their banh mi, stir fried noodle dishes, and other Vietnamese culinary adventures.

This is family! We love going here, I bring everyone here. We missed this place so much in 2020!!! Talk about keeping small/mom & pop businesses open, this is a must try. I have lots of allergies so I eat Pho! Gluten free❣ Great people try and bring cash