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    5 Stars Pho

    4.3 (492 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles, Soup
    Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Emily L.

    This has been my go to pho place since COVID. The quality has never changed. They have everything you're looking for, delicious rice dishes, yummy drinks, but the chicken pho has never failed me. The staff is always willing to help you if you have any questions. & the restaurant itself is a great place to meet with friends or have a nice family meal. This place is a hidden gem, don't sleep on it!

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    Gabriel L.

    This place is a great spot to stop in at and enjoy a great bowl of pho. Their combination rice and vermicelli is delicious they also have great appetizers and drinks. The waiters were very attentive and approachable and we got our mail very quickly

    Bo Luc lac-amazing

    Food is amazing, the staff is very kind I had a pho ga and a Bo Luc Lac, the ambiance is a little lonely but peaceful. No sharing a picture of my pho cause my bowl is empty

    The beef rice noodle section on the menu.
    Nayeli S.

    Amazing food, amazing service, amazing people. We go there regularly, and they even give us a free Pepsi, cookies, and candies. The staff is the sweetest, very nice. They'll fill your cup of water like every chance they get, greeting you right at the door with utensils and water. The portions are huge, and the food is so good, not a thing is missing, and the prices are reasonable too. grilled meat over vermicelli noodles and the Ribeye pho are a fave

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    Elizabeth S.

    The place was ok. Ate for lunch . Service was ok. I went to their restroom no toilet seats and no towels . Informed the staff. The food was average. Fried egg rolls were good and tasty . The spring beef rolls were bland. The inside content has small slice of beef and full of noodles. The peanut sauce was so thick that the flour was clumped together. The mixed vegetables with rice was disappointing. The veggies were all small serving and the bokchoy and Napa cabbage were all stems. The #22 pho soup was ok. But the condiment like the Thai basil leaves were wilted . This is based on my own experience. I didn't take a pictures much not really impressed.

    Best pho in riverside thank you for the great service
    Michael L.

    Amazing pho honestly best pho in riverside thank you for the great service and I'll be back shortly for more pho and fried rice ! Thank you so much 10/10 recommended with out a doubt !!!

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    Lauren C.

    Solid broth, I'd say similar quality to pho 99, better than pho star bowl. Basic spring rolls, but Vietnamese iced coffee was solid. Their Yelp hours say until 8pm, but their door now says 8:30pm. It seems they also post a sign sometimes about an hour before they close, saying takeout only - so recommend calling ahead of time just in case if you're trying to eat at a later hour. Nothing overly impressive, but with the price of eating out these days, this is a good pho place with affordable prices and ample portions.

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    Nancy T.

    Delish Vietnamese restaurant out in Riverside! First time here and I got to try a variety of dishes with my group. The service was great and the owners were really sweet! I was surprised how big the restaurant was and it was super clean too. The egg roll fillings were delicious and I love how it came with lettuce, picked carrots and daikon, and some fish sauce for dipping. The house fried rice was delicious and had lots of toppings in it, the pho was great as the broth was flavorful and clear, and my favorite was the shaken beef over salad and a side of rice. The vinaigrette sauce over the salad was perfect and the beef was really soft! Overall, highly recommend this place since it seems like all their dishes are delish especially if you're craving Vietnamese food in the area!

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    Tried this place for the first time this evening and loved it! I highly recommend it! Best I've had in Riverside so far! Well done (:

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    i'm in love with their pork banh mi. it is soooo good!!! food is always so flavorful and delicious. a must try.

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    9 years ago

    Gave a generous portion of meat. Meat was pretty fatty though. I thought Pho 99 food was superior.

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    9 years ago

    Drive by this place everyday and finally stopped in. Great customer service and even better Pho. Will definitely be coming back.

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    6 years ago

    Food is amazing and the employees are super nice and helpful. My favorite pho restaurant ever!

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    9 years ago

    Tried the pork vermicelli and it was delicious! Fast and great service. I would highly recommend this place if you are in Riverside.

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    9 years ago

    Probably the BEST pho restaurant in the inland empire. Amazing service with great food. I will come back again!

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    9 years ago

    5 star pho is a great place. The beef and rice plate is my favorite! The pho is good too!

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    9 years ago

    Great Customer Service! Love the variety of food it was our 1st time here and we will definitely return. I recommend the wonton soup.

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    We are " soft open" now to fulfill and ensure the menu meet the manager standard!! Our Grand opening will be on 5/15/17 full menu will be serve thank you all for your support

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    When a restaurant has an artistic design, it just makes the whole dining experience even more…read moreexciting, huh? I absolutely love the creative vibe at Pho Star Bowl! Located in Riverside, right here in our fabulous Inland Empire, it's a spot that's just as fun to look at as it is to eat at. I love trying a little bit of everything, so their rice plate with grilled pork, shrimp, and an egg roll is always a must-order for me. The prices are super reasonable--most dishes are around $10-18, making it a great spot for a delicious meal without breaking the bank! IG: socalhkfoodies

    Cool decor and the food is good and fast, but there are so many pho places in Riverside, I gotta…read moresay - meh. Though the servers are friendly, they just seat, you, take your order and deliver your food. That's it. they don't come back to check on you or clear away dirty plates. I saw this with the tables around us. So we only tipped 10% as they didn't care to "serve" us. Our pho came quickly but we had to wait awhile for the basil/sprouts/jalapenos and lime, which were a skimpy. We waited so long we got up to ask if we were going to get any and they said yes, it's on it's way. All pho restaurants bring that plate out immediately after ordering. A heaping plate. Would have been nice if they told us this platter was on it's way. We were partially through our bowl when it arrived. I ordered my usual, Pho Tai. Most pho places serve the thinly sliced beef rare, over the hot broth and noodles. I would swish it in the broth and it's cooked. This place broth the beef fully cooked, not thinly (not shaved) sliced and the meat was of poor quality. Very tough. The broth was good but not much flavor. No check was presented, so we assumed we have to go up front to pay. That's when the server got up from a booth where she was relaxing to check us out. Again, hence the 10% tip.

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