Pho Real Kitchen and Bar

Pho restaurant
Accommodating gluten-free
Lunch
Dinner
Open Late
Asian
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This cozy spot blends old and new architecture, creating a welcoming atmosphere with vintage touches reminiscent of an old hotel. While it offers gluten-free and vegan options, the experience highlights the importance of attentive service and a thoughtful setting for those with dietary needs.
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Accommodating

Some risk of cross-contamination

Trained staff
Checked by Atly
Always inquire directly about health and safety.
200 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
2.4km

People are saying

J
So. I don’t even know where to begin. Pho was cold, vegan pho was very underwhelming and both it and the beef had a bitter aftertaste. The beef was ordered and charged as a full size, but was definitely in a smaller bowl than the vegan. I asked if one of the foods was able to be made gluten free and if they could find out which part wasn’t gluten free and they said they’d find out, walked to the counter, walked back, and told me they think ‘it all has it in it. or maybe just the sauce?’ We ordered a regular % cloud match boba and a 50% sweet Thai milk tea with oat milk. The cloud matcha came out with 50% sweet and the Thai milk tea came out with milk. Lastly, the vegan pho was specifically stated that it’s a wheat allergy and I found several egg noodles in it! I’m very allergic to dairy and wheat- both were stated when ordering every single thing- yet both ended up in my system! Not part of the review :if you think I’m just Karen-ing or whatever, please see my profile- I very very rarely post negatives reviews anywhere. This one is just so dangerous that it needs to be out there asap
E
Thai tea and veggie pho were great! Gluten free and vegan options (gf/vg)

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