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Pho and Vietnamese food

When you crave pho, you want a bowl that stays true to the standard you expect from authentic Vietnamese cooking.

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Vietnamese restaurant

Small, cozy Vietnamese restaurant with a clean, brightly lit interior and a calm, inviting atmosphere. The space feels organized and charming, creating a romantic vibe while remaining welcoming and family friendly.

Broth stands out with its potent flavor and depth. Meat cuts like oxtail and steak come tender and perfectly cooked, making the pho very flavorful and easy to enjoy.

Pho stands out with its sweet, full-bodied broth and carefully cut meat. The sugarcane shrimp spring rolls offer a crispy bite that complements the authentic Vietnamese flavors.

People are saying

"The Vietnamese food here has the best broth I've ever tasted."

"These Egg Rolls are so flavorful and delicious."

"I found the pho broth to be the best I've ever had."

Good to know

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Parking can be slim, but there is additional space available out back.

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Happy hour with cocktails may affect parking availability.

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Prices are fairly reasonable for the quality of food offered.

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Family restaurant

Cozy familial restaurant with lantern decor and a beautiful piano invites a calm, peaceful atmosphere. Spacious and clean, it offers a comfortable dining room where quiet prevails. Guests often enjoy playing the piano, adding a unique touch to the experience.

Broth stands out with its rich, steaming flavor and generous portions. Options like brisket pho and pho with meatballs come with thoughtful service and great prices.

Pho stands out with its rich broth and generous portions. The brisket pho and pho tai with meatballs offer solid, flavorful options that satisfy well.

People are saying

"The Vietnamese food's broth is deep, flavorful, and amazing."

"The food here is delicious and fresh."

"I thought the pho here was amazing and flavorful."

Good to know

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The restaurant offers a 10% military discount on all orders.

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Prices are affordable, making it a great option for families.

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The portions are generous, ensuring good value for money.

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Vietnamese restaurant

Vietnamese restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere with soft background music and interesting artwork visible through large windows. The space feels relaxing and charming, inviting calm after busy days. Seating and utensils provide comfortable dining in a clean setting.

Broth stands out as light, filling, and flavorful with a fresh, aromatic quality. Steak and brisket slices come highly rated, especially with a zig-zag of sriracha. Service is consistently kind and friendly.

Broth stands out as light, filling, and flavorful, especially in the steak and brisket pho with a zig-zag of sriracha. Chicken pho offers a good level of aromatics and freshness. Fresh spring rolls complement the menu, and service is consistently kind and friendly.

People are saying

"The Vietnamese food's pho broth is the best I've ever tasted."

"It's a wonderfully quiet spot that helps you relax."

"The pho here has the best, most flavorful broth I've ever tasted."

Good to know

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Pho Garden offers to-go options for convenient dining.

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The meal costs around $30 for two people, making it affordable.

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Complimentary sweet tea is available during certain hours for dine-in customers.

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Vietnamese restaurant

Small cafe-style setting offers cozy, hometown atmosphere with a family-oriented vibe. Space feels cramped with closely packed tables, creating a hurried environment. Known for authentic, flavorful pho and affordable prices.

Broth stands out with rich, savory flavor in the beef brisket pho. The pho offers a tasty, authentic experience with consistently good quality over many years.

Pho stands out with its rich broth and options like Cambodian style and beef. Bรกnh mรฌ sandwiches and fresh spring rolls add variety, while grilled eggplant with tofu offers a tasty vegetarian choice.

People are saying

"The food here is authentic, fresh, and absolutely delicious."

"I had the best pho, its broth was rich and flavorful."

"I had the best Pho I've ever had here."

Good to know

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Prices at Vien Dong Restaurant are very fair and competitive.

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Portions served are generous, providing good value for the money.

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The restaurant is family-friendly, making it suitable for all ages.

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Restaurant

Restaurant offers cozy, modern vibe with heated outdoor patio and instrumental jazz music creating a relaxing atmosphere. Space feels tight inside but inviting, with a bar and multiple TVs showing sports and movies. Crowd includes casual diners enjoying flavorful Vietnamese dishes and local beers on tap.

Beef pho stands out with a large meat portion and rich flavor. Options are limited but include a coconut curry pho that offers a tasty twist.

Beef pho comes with a large meat portion and pairs well with the hot chili oil on the table. The Banh Mi Pho offers a unique twist with pho broth served alongside a sandwich, similar to a Vietnamese French dip.

People are saying

"The Vietnamese food service was so kind and thoughtful."

"The Beef Pho here has a great depth of broth."

"I found the pho broth so tasty and balanced."

Good to know

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The restaurant has its own parking lot for easy access.

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Expect limited seating, especially during peak hours.

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They offer booster seats and high chairs for families.

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Vietnamese restaurant

Cozy Vietnamese restaurant offers clean, flavorful pho broth that feels homemade and heartwarming. Atmosphere stays quiet and friendly, attracting a mix of local Vietnamese and Cambodian communities. Prices remain very low for the quality served.

Broth stands out with its clean and flavorful taste, offering a light and refreshing experience with great depth. Prices stay very low for the quality served.

Broth stands out with its clean and flavorful taste, offering a light and refreshing experience with great depth. Prices stay very low for the quality served.

People are saying

"The Vietnamese food here, especially the pho, has amazing broth."

"I found the pho here to be amazing and authentic."

"The spring rolls were fresh and paired well with the peanut sauce."

Good to know

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Bring cash as credit cards may not be accepted.

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The small beef pho costs $14.00, with no tax added.

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They recently updated the menu to include more items like vermicelli bowls.

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Vietnamese restaurant

Vietnamese restaurant offers clean, simple decor with bare walls and posters highlighting menu items. Atmosphere feels sterile but pleasant, with plenty of seating and a quiet vibe. Pho dishes stand out for their flavorful broth and generous portions.

Broth stands out with rich flavor and clarity. Options include beef pho varieties like brisket and tai gan, plus a notable vegetarian broth. Service is attentive and orders come out fast.

Pho features a flavorful broth with options like beef, brisket, and vegetarian that stand out. Spring rolls, including tofu spring rolls, complement the menu with fresh, tasty bites.

People are saying

"I found the pho to be clean, fast, and delicious."

"This lunch spot has delicious pho and fresh spring rolls."

"The Vietnamese food here, especially the pho, is fantastic."

Good to know

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Reservations are not accepted, so expect to wait during peak hours.

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The restaurant uses Square for payments, but does not provide paper receipts.

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Portion sizes are generous, making it a good value for the price.

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Vietnamese restaurant

Vietnamese restaurant offers quiet atmosphere with a dark interior and a new mural on the wall. It serves generous portions of pho known for fresh ingredients and tender brisket and tendon. Prices remain affordable, attracting those seeking authentic flavors without fuss.

Pho here features generous portions with no skimping on meat or noodles. The broth is authentic and flavorful, and a vegetable noodle option is available for dietary preferences.

Pho here stands out for its excellent pho soups with generous portions of meat and noodles. The menu includes a vegetable noodle replacement and offers a spicy pho option that consistently satisfies.

People are saying

"The pho here is amazing and packed full of flavors."

"The pho here is delicious and packed with flavor."

"The pho broth is complex, deeply flavorful, and truly shines."

Good to know

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The restaurant is open every day and has many options.

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The prices at Pho 38th are reasonable, making it accessible for regular visits.

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The portions are generous, especially for medium and large sizes.

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Asian fusion restaurant

Large, clean dining room offers a calm and relaxing atmosphere with chill Lofi music playing softly. The space feels cozy and welcoming, attracting those who prefer a peaceful meal. Located near a gas station, parking can be challenging but the affordable prices and generous portions stand out.

Chicken pho stands out with great quality and delicious flavor. Prices remain lowest around while delivering consistent comfort food satisfaction.

Pho stands out with great quality and delicious flavor, especially the chicken pho. Spring rolls also taste really good, and prices stay low.

People are saying

"I found the food here to be great and delicious."

"I found the teriyaki here to be the best I've ever had."

"I found the pho here to be always delicious."

Good to know

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Parking is limited due to the shared lot with a gas station and laundromat.

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Expect a 15-20 minute wait for your order to be ready.

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The restaurant maintains a clean environment, including the dining area and restrooms.

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Kitchen staff make loud utensil noises during cooking in a busy, cleaned-up space. Menu lists over 50 items but many are unavailable, with a mix of fresh stir-fry dishes and some less consistent offerings. Atmosphere blends eclectic art and international eats creating a lively, diverse environment.

Beef pho features a great flavor with options to add lime and bean sprouts. Medium size serves well, but quality has declined and some find it below average.

Beef pho stands out with its great flavor and satisfying portion size. Fresh spring rolls with shrimp come with tasty peanut sauce, and dishes like crab wontons and crispy garlic chicken add variety.

People are saying

"The Chinese food's crab wontons are perfectly filled and delicious."

"The Vietnamese food here is fresh, with generous portions."

"The beef pho here is delicious with perfectly cooked beef."

Good to know

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The restaurant has new owners who have cleaned up the place.

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Expect a busy atmosphere, especially during peak hours.

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The meal costs $13.99, but many menu items may not be available.

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