The restaurant is just located in a place with some very old buildings. Don't worry about it because the food is amazing! The beef pho came in a huge portion! I enjoyed the flavor of the broth and overall it was a decent meal to share if needed. Large portions. The service was good. Dine-in, carry-out, and delivery is available. read more

Big Bowl Pho - Chinese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Grabbed dinner with the Foodies' club at my school. First, this restaurant and tasty Thai are all in one space now. So if you're looking for it and don't see the sign, that is why. It is small, many people had takeout while we were there. Service was kind. Food was just ok. I had the beef pho. It was a HUGE portion and definitely needed additions before it tasted good. I'd probably skip this the next time I want pho. read more

Big Bowl Pho - Beef Pho - Chinese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Food: we ordered the beef pho, green curry, and the crying tiger beef. The beef was soooo chewy, and looked like it was just re-microwaved and served. The beef pho lacked slices of beef. The green curry was not spicy at all (the waitress recommended because she said it was spicy) and the rice that came with it was very dry. Unfortunately, since the last time I was here (about 2yrs ago), they've gotten rid of the combo pho and sweet potato fries that were the best menu items. The pho was We won't be coming back unless we're desperate for some pho in that area. Service: almost all of the tables were occupied on a Friday night at 8pm. The service was fine. Ambiance: this place is looking run down. It's located in a dying shopping center and the area has NO STREET LIGHTS. It was so dark when we arrived to the restaurant we thought it might have been shut down. read more

Big Bowl Pho - a bowl of soup and plates of food - Chinese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

So this, along with Tasty Thai next door, are a conjoined restaurant. I ordered online, knowing when my flight was landing, as I just wanted a place for carry out on my way home. We ordered the beef ball pho with extra veggies, and chicken green curry. I went home and heated up the broth and put together a large boil. So many veggies and the beef pho came with thick flank slices as well. They give you plenty of meat and meat balls. But when I tasted the broth, I was surprised. It was so sweet!!!!! If it is Thai inspired, with the thai place next door, this makes sense. My partner enjoyed his green curry as well. read more

Big Bowl Pho - beef, broccoli and carrots - Chinese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

If I'm ever in town again, I will make it a point to come back to this place. Authentic Pho and great service.

If you're looking for pho please go somewhere else. This is not traditional pho and not even close to being authentic.

The broth with the pho gai (chicken pho) had 0 flavor. I do have a sensation limitation due to nasal issues so this could be a misconception but tried Pho Tower within the same week with the same issues and didnt have any difficulties determining there was flavor to the broth, there was care from Choy. (Owner and dope ass dude who rebranded Pho Tower) read more

Just got off the plane and wanted to get some food around the area. There are some big sign for a big bowl of pho as you get closer to the restaurant. The waitress was attentive and seated us right away. Once she got her our order in, it came out in a timely manner. We order a duck noodle soup, pho deluxe, and a pho thai style. All of our bowls were big and filled with broth. However, the taste wasn't as good as the downtown pho places were and there was portion of meat and noodle was less than the broth. Pretty unsatisfying and was still hungry. I probably would not recommend this place if you want to get full and happy though. read more

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Food is ok not great. Service is good. Can't say much about ambiance. All over it's kinda 'meh'

so I took a couple weeks off from my lo-carb diet for the holidays and decided to give this place a try, it's very hidden tucked away on this exit near Zona, and is attached to a Thai place which I will try next. Very good social distancing going on inside, the tables are far apart, you will feel safe eating here, but they also have to go options as well. first, something i learned from Bordain, when you try a new Pho place, don't just start dumping sauces and what not into your soup, without tasting it first, and man am I glad that I did, because this was one of the few times I literally had to add NOTHING to the soup. It came out with the most perfectly flavored broth, and it was absolutely amazing. I got the wonton pork & chicken Pho, and let me tell you, it was HUGE first off, and just as good for leftovers the next day as it was piping hot the first time. I'm sorry I didn't try more things on their menu, but I will definitely go back in the next few weeks, and try to update this review. What I can tell you is, this place is legit good, and if you like a nice cup'o'pho, you will probably like this place. read more

This place is bad. Really really bad. I stopped by on my way to the airport and saw the big signs out front. Got a hankering from pho from the signs so decided to stop in for a quick bite before my flight. The apps are strangely priced sort of high. For $4.95 I got two egg rolls that were pretty bad (though they at least came fresh out of the frier). The pho broth was bland and over salted. It had no complexity like a good pho broth. I wouldn't be surprised if it was some powder mixture they boil with water. The noodles were undercooked and too chewy. The beef was inedible. I left every piece of meat in the bowl. Service was nice but it just doesn't make up for the poor quality of food here. read more

Big Bowl Pho - Sad sad egg rolls $4.95 - Chinese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

First off, I don't know why it says this is Chinese food on Yelp, because it's Vietnamese food and I've already submitted the change to Yelp as if 9/13/14. I randomly found this place on Yelp so I decided to check it out with my friend. This was a pho place up north which was a good change of pace for me considering the pho places I go to were south of the river. We came around 12pm on a Saturday which was when they opened on the weekends. I believe they were open from 11am to 9pm on the weekdays and they close at 10pm and 8pm for Saturday and Sunday respectively. Their menu had a lot of choices and I was primarily here to try their pho. We decided on the Fresh Spring Roll ($5.95), Beef Jerky ($5.95), and we both ordered the Beef Brisket Pho ($7.95). Under the Pho Noodle Soups part of the menu, there was a Super Bowl size for $19.95 which was one gallon and I didn't ask how big the Big Bowl (add $2). They had the different bowls on display that other Yelpers have posted already. It took a few minutes before our appetizers came out. The Fresh Spring Rolls were good and the peanut sauce tasted like what it should. It came in a boat-shaped dish and came with two rolls. The Beef Jerky was delicious and we ordered it because it was their famous homemade tasty and tender beef jerky. It reminded me of a Chinese dish (forgot the name) on the initial bite but the flavor changes soon after that. It was hard to explain but try it out. The Beef Brisket Pho was just okay in my opinion. The broth was bland and the beef brisket was the kind that had fat attached on some of the pieces. The beef brisket was good and the noodles were like other pho places. If the broth wasn't bland then the pho would be good. The spoon provided was not really meant for drinking the broth and just made it difficult. I took a picture of it to show what I'm talking about. The service was not bad. There were just two working here when we came and the place wasn't busy. Big Bowl Pho was not bad and their pho could taste better if their broth wasn't bland. The menu had a lot of items to choose from so I'm sure you'll be able to find something that might suit your taste. read more

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Stopped by on a Friday evening to give this place a try and was not disappointed. Ordered the Kung Pao chicken which had some heat but not too much, portions are just right no take home needed. The crab rangoon was tasting although not the best I have had but I would recommend. The place was steady busy with diners and carryouts which is always a good sign and our server was covering all tables and carryouts impressively well. She circled our table several times asking if we needed anything I consider this top service. We will no doubt return for one of the many weekday specials and of course to try the Pho. read more

Big Bowl Pho - Kung Pao Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The Beef Pho was just terrible. They even put some old dried-up and brown Basil leaves on the plate. The server was attentive and provided great service but the food was just bad. read more

I come to KC about Twice a year. Stopped in today for some PHO. Excellent!!! Had the Beef Pho. Will be making a regular stop every time I come back read more

I would give this place a 1.8/10. This place has a weird smell. Their pho is not authentic...soup is not good. If you're looking to eat pho, I would not recommend this place. Save your money and go else where. read more

Big Bowl Pho - Beef Pho - Chinese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Ordered meatball pho..it was ok. Not sure I'd come back again, so many other better Pho options.

Absolute BEST spring rolls in KC, and the soup (Pho) is sooooooo yummy! Anxious for y'all to open back up. read more

tgey seem to use sweet orange sauce on everything. curries aren't that good with very few veggies and condiments

I love their wonton egg noodle pho. The big bowl is a very generous portion. They give a lot of meat with their Lad Na. I eat here almost every Sunday, highly recommended! read more

From the same owners as next doors Tasty Thai, is Big Bowl Pho, and a big bowl it is. I ordered the Brisket Pho and it was wonderful. Plenty of brisket slices ( I love adding a dollop of hoisin sauce to each chunk). The side veggies to add were perfectly crisp and fresh and the broth was straw drinkable. Count me in for a repeat visit. Only complaint was the monstrous size of the spoon, I kept spilling broth, but that says more about me than them. Efficient service and a great café sua da. read more

Big Bowl Pho - Brisket Pho.Yes! - Chinese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This place is running two business at once. Rating reflects the pho strictly. As far as decor and service, it was good. The pho is not authentic. When I received my bowl I noticed something was off right away: dark broth and floating bits in the broth. The taste was familiar, and by the time I finished I realized that it tasted exactly like store bought pho that's made with those packets. Overly underwhelming and quite disappointing really. Maybe the thai place they run on the other side of the wall is good. read more

Always on point, a place you wanna go for a good Pho Close and fast service! Great Job! read more

Big Bowl Pho is my favorite Northland Vietnamese reataurant! Conveniently located just off I-29 at 72nd Street with plenty of nearby parking. This is a smaller business seating approx 50 at max. But their food is big time flavor! Our table started with the jerky and crab rangoon apps. Ordered a chicken pho and beef pho bowl. Bowls are perfect on chilly days to warm you up. Pho bowls are big! I surprise myself by nearly finishing the standard bowl each time. For a larger appetite, try the next size up. Service was attentive and speedy. Even with nearly half of the tables occupied, we got our orders in about 10 minutes. I enjoy the build your own component of pho. Adding veggies, seasonings and sauces to get just the right flavor. This restaurant has good rice dishes as well. read more

Big Bowl Pho - Jerky and crab rangoon - Chinese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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The location of the restaurant can be a bit off putting. It is located in an old shopping complex but once you're in the restaurant, it is an adorable family spot. I ordered some pho for take out on a chilly night and I loved it. It was a huge portion for the price and satisfying for the cold weather out. Definitely take a chance on this spot, especially if you're craving pho! read more

The restaurant/building itself doesn't look very appealing, but the food is awesome!! You have to cook it yourself, but the flavors are well worth it. And reasonably priced. Will definitely return. read more

This teview is based on a take out order. The food was really good (pho with beef) and spring rolls. I was not wowed by the food or dissapointed. Solid place for PHO!! read more

My bowl of Pho was pretty good. Seemed fresh and had good flavor. Other reviewers said the broth was not so tasty but I thought it was decent. I think the quality of the food is pretty on-par with Tasty Thai (next door, run by the same people I'm pretty sure), but if I had to choose one or the other, I'd go to Tasty Thai. Although the food was good, there were some issues with cleanliness. Something just seemed a little grungy about the place. The lady in the booth behind me (who claimed to be an ex-inspector) complained to the waitress that the Hoisen sauce needed to be refrigerated (says so right on the bottle, there is one on every table). The waitress took it in the back, waited for her to leave, then just put it back on the table. I know they don't sit out long enough to go rancid, but I just thought it was comical! The Edamame that we ordered as an appetizer looked pretty old. There were more than a few brown spots, and the shells just felt old. Probably the worst thing though was that my wife found a HUGE hair in her bowl. We didn't say anything, just ate and left, taking note of these little things. All in all, the food was a 7/10, service 6/10, atmosphere 5/10, price 8/10. Not terrible, not great, but in the end we probably won't go back. read more

Big Bowl Pho - Pho Thai style - Chinese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I've eaten forward a lot of places and this was actually really good the noodles were different as I'm used to thinner noodles but it was a great tasting bowl of pho will be back read more

Just ate here for dinner and thought the food and service were great! I ordered the chicken pho, big bowl size, and it was a bery generous amount for a decent price ($6.95+$2 for the size upgrade). The noodles were just the right texture and broth was very good (yes, I added in some sriracha and hoisin to taste). Will definitely be back here during my stay in KC! read more

Big Bowl Pho - Big Bowl Chicken Pho - Chinese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Stopped on the way home from the airport. Beef pho and wonton soup were great... big bowls of broth with the usual amount of noodles and meat that we find elsewhere. Kids got sesame chicken and edamame and gobbled it all up! Service was quick and friendly. read more

This is not authentic pho. The flavor was all off, the noodles were not what is used in authentic pho. The meat was cut so thick. Would not recommend. Save your money and look for pho else where. :( read more

I ordered from their online menu. The prices online are not at all what they are charging. I'm out of state and wanted to send a gift to my daughter in KC, instead of 8.95 for soup, which is what their online menu reads they charge 13.95! Plus they told my kids when they went to pick it up that my credit card was expired which it's not. When I talked to the manager he just said "I sorry" . I will never use this restaurant again, the over charge, have incorrect online menu and don't understand English. read more

this is exactly what we need after a 3:30 hr drive. fast and hot. definitely will stop again when in the area read more

Found this restaurant by accident. We're on our way back to Omaha, Nebraska and want to have lunch at other place but it was closed due to Memorial Day holiday. So we figured we're just gonna look for the closest restaurant that we can find. At the beginning we were skeptical about it since the outside appearance is tacky with all of their promotion banners. We decided to give it a try since we have to eat anyway. It was after lunch time so the place was empty when we walked in. I ordered the Moo Ping which is their pork chops, it turned out to be pretty tasty except for the pork is a little bit hard. My husband had their meatballs pho and liked it. The broth is flavorful. My mother in law had their vermicelli with pork salad and she likes it a lot. Overall we don't regret our decision to have lunch here if we're happen to be around the area. Love the service as well, the waitress was nice and helpful. Price wise is reasonable as well. read more

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I had big bowl omelet, pot stickers and bubble tea. Food was delicious but super greasy. I happened by this restaurant off the highway on my way to the airport. I'm glad I did. read more

Trying to shake this winter in KC I found myself at big pho! I wanted to belly up to a warm bowl of pho and big pho is no pho pa! I got the pot stickers (fried) and the big pho ($2.00 more) with beef meat balls and brisket. Amazing hit the spot make sure you put in all the extras bean spouts basil jalapeno slices cilantro and save some pot stickers to put in your soup! Left super full and warmed me up to beat the cold winter months! read more

Big Bowl Pho - Chinese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Landing at MCI at 10 degree weather I needed a hot bowl of noodles. This place was on our way back so we stopped by. The menu is all in English and very Americanized. My husband and I got the shrimp spring rolls, egg rolls and pho. The spring rolls had very small pieces of shrimp. The egg rolls were nice and hot but it had way too much black peppers. The pho was nothing special either. The broth was okay but a bit on the sweeter side and it didn't taste like Vietnamese pho. This place was advertising for the Thai place next door so they might be the same owner which would explain the slightly sweet pho broth. read more

No dine in option as this time, only carry out available. I wanted their pho so I ordered and when I took it home the meat was not cooked through. The broth was luke warm. Disappointed read more

been several times through the years not sure why they decided to put pepper in the chicken pho and the chicken vermicelli had lettuce with a few mung bean noodles that changed as well. will try again in a few months see if they go back to the way it was. read more