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Buckeye Pho

4.1 (593 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese
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Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
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Chicken Bread only Subs
Tara S.

Great location and delicious food. Stopped in with some friends and were greeted right away. Inside is very nice and clean. Good variety on the menu and I really enjoyed my meal.

Minced Pork Spring Rolls
Justin L.

By the reviews I assume this was a pretty good place. It was decent. Would I go again, sure if nothing else was open. Some reviews stated it wasn't flavored enough. I like to make my phó my own. They provide your basic bean sprout, lime wedges, siriracha, hoisin sauce and basil. That phó broth was so salty. It was difficult to eat. The meat portions were great and fresh. I also got an order of pork spring rolls. The service was quick and handled well. Inside had plenty of seating. Other people seemed to enjoy their banh mi. I go to Vietnamese restaurants for their phó. But this is a pass for me.

Signature Pho
Brenda B.

10 out of 10 Broth was hearty plenty there was plenty of meat.This was some of the best pho i've ever had.

Rare steak pho
Suzanna L.

This place is an institution. It's been around forever and serves pretty consistent quality food. The service is...efficient. They're not there to kowtow to your needs and sensiblities, but are polite enough and efficient. They're usually very accurate with your order and quick to bring out your food. Often when they get busy, they're a bit brusque though. The food this time (weekday afternoon) was a bit salty and lacked the meat quantity I remember, but the quality of the food was still fresh and hit the spot for our pho cravings. It's still a solid choice for those cold winter nights or a casual summer lunch.

Spring rolls
Ana B.

I went for lunch with my two friends to Buckeye Pho. I really wasn't that hungry, but they were. I got two spring rolls with pork and shrimp. We also got fried egg rolls to share. Buckeye Pho is a small Vietnamese restaurant. The waiter was very fast and efficient at serving the whole dining room. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed in my spring rolls. The rice paper was very stretchy like rubber. I understand it should be stretchy to hold everything, but it was difficult to bite into. Also the peanut sauce was very, very watered down, I couldn't taste any of the peanut. These are typically my favorite thing to get at a Vietnamese restaurant, but these were unfortunately a let down. The fried spring rolls were better because the duck sauce was more flavorful, the egg rolls them selves were very bland. I wouldn't recommend getting egg rolls from Buckeye Pho.

Evan M.

Not bad, got the cold cut banh mi and the portion size was a bit disappointing. It was pretty solid otherwise though. Vietnamese coffee portion also seemed small at first but turned out to be super concentrated so I was able to dilute it multiple times and ended up with an enjoyable amount.

Won ton mein
Ben J.

Had to stop in to Buckeye Pho for lunch. Exceptional food. Went with a nice hot bowl of won ton mein (with egg noodles) and a pair of shrimp and pork fresh rolls. Love the dipping sauce for the rolls. The won tons are full of flavor and they don't cheat on the filling. Fresh veggies, char siu pork, plenty of won tons and a tasty broth. The fresh rolls are wonderful and they can be a meal in itself. Service is always great and I love coming back for sit-down or take out.

Pho
Chrissy T.

Oh my. This pho was tasty! I got a shrimp and pork summer roll for an appetizer and then a large combo pho. We came in on a Sunday for brunch with friends from Cincy. Def recommend calling in for a reso. We did wait about 10-15 mins for a table. Either way, staff was friendly and service was quick! Def recommend if you're in the area.

All the food! Calamari, Vermice with Tofu, and Veggie Pho
Aja H.

I had only have pho a few times before moving to Ohio and was introduced to it by my Indian friends who had Asian friends from New York...so that part. But coming here, my friend likes pho and I like dim sum so we switch with trying new spots every once and awhile. This is a well known OSU student spot and I see why. Besides being ultra friendly, the prices are reasonable and we were able to get Salt & Pepper calamari, Tofu Sub Veggie Pho, and Vermice with Tofu for me all under $50 dollars! The fact that we only eat seafood mainly made me cautious with trying new spots, but they were accommodating with the menu items. The ambiance reads like an in and out spot with typical student fare so nothing special but it is doable. Will return again when in a pinch for the pho jones.

Grilled Pork Banh Mi
Saphace A.

Everyone talks about Buckeye Pho as some of the best in town. I came with my sister on a Friday evening close to 7 and it wasn't busy until closer to 7:30/8! They food comes out fast and they try to get you in and out. There are a good number of tables but once it's full, ya gotta wait for a table. My sister had been here pre-COVID and told me she got to sit at the bar. It looks like the bar doesn't do seating anymore. We got the minced pork spring rolls. They came pretty fresh and hot! Delicious. I got a large rare steak pho with fried dough on the side. Yum! The broth is the star of the show. Really hot as well! Everything must've been on the stove already. My sister tried the grilled pork banh mi and that it was alright. I will add that the portion sizes are generous. The large size for pho lasted me 3 meals! Lots of noodles! And the prices are good too. I'm used to paying a lot more for pho. Staff was really nice! They try to be quick. They also package up your leftovers for you which was nice. As a note, they don't take American Express! I've had that same issue at another Vietnamese restaurant. Thankfully, I had another credit card with me. Parking isn't too bad until it gets full. The hot pot place is next door. But there's tons of parking nearby even if you don't park right in front of it. Overall, I'd come back and order for lunch!

Seafood noodle soup
Tam L.

This is our go to pho place. Food is always good, this time I decided to change it up and try the seafood noodle soup with egg noodles. Would def get again. It has scallops, squid, shrimp, and imitation crab

Crème Brûlée
Ces C.

Great, friendly and fast service! Foods came out quickly even on a busy night and tasted good and authentic. The salt and pepper calamari was delish as well as the shrimp and pork summer rolls for our apps. We got a couple of Jumbo Signature Beef Phó and they were huge bowls you better be hungry! The Grilled Pork and spring roll vermicelli was quite refreshing lots of veggies and really enjoyable,Cold cut pork and Grilled Beef Banh Mí were awesome. We finished our meal with Crème Brûlée. Happy Tummy! NOTE: Amex not accepted!

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Great food... Very fresh ingredients.... The Shrimp vermicelli was awesome. Highly recommend this place.

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Love this place! They are happy to substitute tofu on the vermicelli I always get. Delicious fresh spring rolls too.

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Tried the small rare steak pho and it was the perfect amount of food for me. It was delicious!!!! Will definitely be coming back!

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Banh mi oh my! - Go for the grilled pork. It's scrumdiddlyumptious

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The pho is good, the best place to grab a bahn mi and Mango smoothie on the north west end of town. Nice clean modern decor

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Excellent Pho! Excellent service! Our server Jyoti and all other servers are nice & helpful most definitely will be coming back:)

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Great PHO! Great Pork Sub ---Amazing flavor! Always fresh and great friendly service! Need one closer to Dublin!

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Ask the Community - Buckeye Pho

Do they serve beer/wine?

Yes

I want to get some Pho for my parents...they have never had it but their friends keep talking Pho up. How do they package their carry-out orders? I just worried about sticky noodles as everything else can be reheated. Thanks for your input!

They package the noodles in a divided carryout container along with your protein and the toppings. I do believe you can ask them to put the noodles in the broth. I'm not sure I would recommend that though. As long as you don't wait hours before… Read more

Did Buckeye Pho close? They were closed on a Wednesday, which I though was strange. Thanks!

They are closed on Wednesdays, open all the other days. Yes it is strange but thats the day the owner decided to have his restaurant closed...Try MiLi thats where I go when buckeye is closed, don't go to Pho Chef unless you like eating a bowl full… Read more

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