Fresh Bowl took over the Pho King space on Parmer. The bun bo hue (bbh) and pho are pretty good. BBH has the huyet (pork blood cubes) which you can't find in bbh at some other places in Austin. The soup is very lemongrassy, which I prefer. BBH is not my favorite noodle soup out of all the Vietnamese noodle soup. I'd ordered it occasionally if there's huyet in it. I didn't order pho, my husband did and I tasted the broth, very similar to Pho Phong Luu's pho broth if you're looking for an alternative or whe PPL is closed. Ube coffee is tasty, but I'm still on the search for ube cream iced coffee like Coffeeholic in Seattle. read more

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Today I came in and placed an order to go. This is a new spot that has a limited menu is still in its "soft opening" phase. I ordered two menu items. Let's do this... Combo Rice with Pork: The food served here Southern Vietnamese style. In Southern Vietnam, you usually eat a mixed bowl by mixing everything together including the fish sauce. I like to keep the dipping sauce separate, so there isn't a pool of the sauce at the bottom (but that's just me). This dish contained shrimp, traditional Vietnamese caramelized pork, Cơm tấm, pork loaf, egg, and pork skin! This dish hit the mark on all levels and truly embodied Southern Vietnam. Gỏi cuốn (Spring Rolls; Meat + Shrimp) With much of local Vietnamese cuisine being unsparingly fried, grilled and boiled, you may find yourself occasionally craving something a little fresher. Look no further than gỏi cuốn, also known as "summer rolls". These fresh spring rolls are typically packed with crispy salad, prawns and pork and served with a sweet-and-spicy dip topped with peanuts. This dish had peanut sauce on the side. These rolls were light, fresh and simple. The new spot is truly a welcomed addition to ATX as the food is authentic and the service is great so much so that when I got my order, they shortened my name when they called me "Hey, Court, your order is ready, my dear" Cảm ơn Fresh Bowl ATX! #supportlocal read more

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My second time here and this place is just phenomenal. I ordered the Bo Kho this time and the broth was so well flavored. read more

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Great food and fast service! Will probably be my go to Vietnamese place from now on. Dining area is clean and comfy.

Food is always delicious with many authentic options! They even have fresh noodles for their pho! The bánh mì is tasty and a great value compared to many other places in Austin! The servers are friendly and it is a great place to go with coworkers during lunch! read more

The food here is good. I'm super sad to leave this review because my family likes the food here and it's close to where we live. We've been coming for years. The service is a bunch of kids so there's often mistakes but we don't care because they're so nice. The reason I'm leaving this review is because my husband and I were dining and when he came back from the bathroom he said we're not going to eat here again. I said why! He said because "I just watched someone from the kitchen use the bathroom and immediately go back to the kitchen." I asked him, "if I say something to the owner/manager, will you please excuse it" because I wanted to keep coming here. I went up to the counter to let her know discreetly and then we started to walk away. I'm really disappointed that the result was she went behind the curtain into the kitchen and started speaking poorly of me. I said it as kindly as anyone could have, simply so she knew to inform her staff so it doesn't happen again or others don't see that. I went in there again recently to eat by myself and chuckled at all the order mistakes the table next to me was experiencing; but they weren't too grumpy because again, the staff was so nice about it. The owner/manager came by smiling to greet tables and I smiled to her- as soon as she saw me her face dropped and she was cold. It makes me feel terrible and I no longer want to eat here. When I was checking out with her at the register, she said bye to the people behind me and completely ignored me. I'm not a child, I am a professional and I feel ridiculous leaving this review. Yet, I operate on the understanding of how people make you feel, just like everyone else. Having been a part of the hospitality industry for decades, I think poorly trained staff is an area for improvement but rude ownership has deeper consequences. It doesn't make me feel good eating while I sense the negativity. My guess is because her staff was poorly trained and had made mistakes with our food before, she assumes I am a trouble customer. And when I did my best to be a continued good patron to her business to let her know about the disgusting lack of handwashing politely, it furthered her judgment of me. Either way, yelp is not made for psychoanalyzing business owners but really to let you know what my experience has been like here. I am truly sad because I have enjoyed the food here for years and supporting this business, but I think it's awful to speak poorly about customers when they're trying to help you. read more

Grisly pork in spring roll and funky tasting chicken in vermicelli bowl, overpriced for poor quality. Very disappointing.

This is a pretty solid pho place. So far, I wouldn't recommend other items on the menu... I've ordered the steak pho. I'd give the pho a 4 out of 5. I DO NOT recommend the vermicelli bowls. The chicken was bland and had a weird taste and texture. I'd give it 1 out of 5 stars. The staff is consistently friendly and helpful. There have been a couple of instances where the staff tried to remove our food when we went up from to pay and get to go containers. Watch your back or your food might be gone before you can take your leftovers! Other than the disappearing food, I have no complaints about the staff / customer service. read more

Fresh Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The pho has a distinctive flavor, I'm not sure what it is but it's pretty good. Very generous portions and they have all kinds of meat options to add. The homemade noodles are chewy in a nice way and tasty. I haven't seen many pho places with handmade noodles so this def stands out. I got a noodle bowl as well - The ingredients are all fresh and vibrant. The egg roll was just ok but the main dishes are worth it. They have a list of drinks that I would like to try. Service was polite, you pay at the counter after eating. This is great for a casual dine-in meal. read more

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Bad dining experience! The food was bland, no favor. The egg rolls were awful. The pork in my dish was certainly not a prime cut. The service was slow. Instead of serving you a glass of water you get a plastic Costco water bottle. The tea beverages were overpriced at $5.50. Never going back. read more

If you're looking for a pho place up north, fresh bowl is your place!! I recommend the pho with the regular noodles instead of their fresh noodles. The pho is a 4/5 for me. I wish it came out a bit more piping hot, but still delicious! Same thing with the egg rolls. Good filling but came out lukewarm but still crispy! I love their ApChao (thick crispy pan fried noodles). Such a good texture and flavor and I usually order it with chicken or beef for additional protein :) last but not least, can't go wrong with their fried rice (pork or beef). A decent amount of food for a good price. I think service is a hit or miss but as long as the food is good, I don't mind! read more

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I love their Hu Tieu Go noodles. Good but too expensive for bowl of noodles. I understand the economy inflation everything go up but is too much. Some other noodles place highest is $16. Place is nice and clean. Some waiters and waitresses are friendly and others are not too friendly. I used to go eat at Fresh bowl every other week for 3 years but i stopped because they jacked up the price from $16 to $20. There are so many other noodles house I can go to eat and is affordable but good. Everyone has their own favorite places to eat. I chose not to eat at Fresh Bowl. Thank you read more

Fresh Bowl ATX offers Vietnamese cuisine dishes. This placed used to be Pho King but is now purchased and managed by a different owner. This place have been renovated with new seat booths, tables, and chairs. Fresh paint of modern color for exterior and interior. This was my first time coming to this place since the previous owner of Pho King. There is many TV screens everywhere and many young staff. You are greeted upon arrival and leaving. Service seems great. We did a pick up to go order of bún bò Huế (spicy beef soup), veggie and tofu fried rice, 3 orders of Tofu spring rolls, Thai tea, and Butterfly Pea limeade. The Bun Bo Hue was pretty tasty and was packed very well. It had all the traditional pork blood and meats. If you want to add pork feet there is an additional cost which I opted out of. Soup was spicy and broth was good but due to the MSG added to the broth I had a horrible headache after and my mouth was super dry (common side effects of MSG for me and why I do not consume MSG.). I think the soup was on point for those that can consume MSG. The veggie and tofu fried rice was beautifully seasoned (but also had MSG), and had a smoked taste. There was plenty of veggies and tofu and good serving. It is very unfortunate when consuming the bok choy which was in the veggie and tofu fried rice, we discovered the bok choy was NOT properly washed and there was a filth of dirt mud between the boy choy base stems. I was deeply disturb and grossed out. The tofu spring rolls were just lettuce, noodles, and tofu. The peanut hoisin sauce was good but the spring rolls were lacking texture and a crunch. I think with cucumbers in the spring rolls would have helped the dish. The spring rolls were boring. Tofu was not properly seasoned with salt. The Thai tea was very watered down. The Butterfly Pea limeade tasted exactly like Sprite. I did not taste any Butterfly Pea. I honestly think purple food coloring was just added to a sprite. :/ First time visiting this place since the new owner and management. I simply am sad to report I can't recommend this place and will not return due to the dirty muddy bok choy that was served. I really wanted this place to be my go to Viet food but I simply can't consume improper handling of food and the use of MSG. read more

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One of my favorite local north Austin Vietnamese places to eat. Their Bun Bo Hue is unmatched I get this almost every time I come. The flavors are amazing and have quality ingredients. Don't forget to ask for a side of pickle onions and chili paste to add, you won't regret it! I add hoisin and sriracha to my pickle onions to add even more flavor to the soup. I've also tried their Bahn mi and spring rolls which are all equally as good. My drink of choice every time I go is their Ube coffee it's perfectly sweet and delicious. They have ample parking out front and have very fast service. Their to go ordering is also very convenient. read more

Fresh Bowl - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I ordered the house special banh mi (with Vietnamese cold cuts and pork pate) and the grilled chicken banh mi to go. Both came with pickled carrots, daikon, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño in a separate bag. Having never had a banh mi with Vietnamese cold cuts and pork pate, I found the texture and taste to be unexpected and peculiar; I'm glad I ventured out to try it, but it was not my favorite. On the other hand, the grilled chicken surprised me in the best way. I was expecting it to be dry and lacking flavor, but it was quite the opposite. The marinade is so flavorful, making every bite of this sandwich a delight to eat. I've heard their banh mi bread is nice and crunchy, but that wasn't my experience, probably because I ordered mine to go. However, I didn't mind at all. The grilled chicken banh mi is delicious regardless of whether the bread is crunchy. read more

Fresh Bowl - Grilled chicken banh mi and house special banh mi (half of each) - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place has my favorite Vermicelli Bowl in Austin. Every time I come here, I order it with tofu. It's soooo good. The tofu is perfectly flavored and the peanut sauce is good enough to drink. I prefer eating the bowl inside the restaurant because getting it to-go makes the tofu a little soggy but it's still good. The service here is always quick and kind. They have a lot of different seating options inside. read more

Fresh Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been coming here almost every day because the food is that good! The crawfish fried rice is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for amazing food read more

Food was good and the pho looked and smelled amazing. My favorite Vietnamese restaurant is 888, but this one is a close second read more

Fresh Bowl - Chicken Fried Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best BBH in Austin!!! My husband had the general tso chicken and he enjoyed that as well. Service was super quick and the food was very fresh. They ran out of sugar cane juice by dinner time so I wasn't able to try it so note to self to come sooner if you want nuoc mia! read more

I never came to this place when it was Pho King, but after new ownership and a new name, I have been several times! If you're looking for a viet restaurant with an expansive menu, this isn't it. But what they do specialize in--a few noodle soup dishes--is great. I love that they make their own rice noodles for pho. That's pretty hard to find. A coworker told me he thought the homemade noodles has structural issues, but when I had it, it held its shape and was al dente. The homemade noodles are the thicker kind, so if you prefer the thin ones, don't get these. The pho broth is fragrant and flavorful, although I prefer mine to be a bit more spice forward (more cinnamon, anise, etc.). To me, their bun bo hue is better than the pho. I was surprised the pork trotter was in a slice, instead of the actual pig's foot -- but they said it's because it's for ease of eating and not to scare some customers. ha! While here, don't sleep on the banh mis! They are packed and the bread is soft on the inside and crispy outside. Perfect! The parking lot can get a little dicey during the lunch hour. Overall, great, authentic joint serving up tasty food! read more

Ap Chao number 42 on the menu. Get it if you like noodles and you like a little crunch. They are big thick square fried noodles with vegetables and protein. Just found this dish at another place and it is by far my favorite asian dish ever. read more

Fresh Bowl - Pho Ap chao on the menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Best Banh mi in Texas (better than Don in Houston). Their pho ap chao and pho noodles are also 10/10. Crawfish fried rice 8/10. Decent service and ambiance. Def my new fav restaurant. read more

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Tried the vegan pho without tofu and just vegetables. It is pretty delicious vegan broth in comparison to other places I've been. The vegetables are fresh, the broth is flavorful, and the service is decent. There seems to be a language barrier though between customers, servers, and the kitchen staff. They always seem to get our order wrong even though they eventually get it right. Either way, I still recommend coming here. read more

Fresh Bowl - Vegan phô - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

One of my pet peeves is when my pho broth isn't boiling hot. I got the bbh and thought it was warm at best. Their fresh noodle is good but I thought was a bit too soft (lacked texture) and weirdly salty. The bbh broth was great and had just the right level of funk. Love the herbs they give and the abundance of protein/different types of meat. One of the only bbh that comes with protein. The pig Trotter is extra but fantastic. Personally, the small bowl for me was more than enough. Ap chao was decent though a bit salty. Service was okay. Nice folks but we had to ask for menus, spoons, condiments. read more

I called ahead and ordered crawfish to be picked up later in the day. When that time comes, I arrive 15 mins early to let them know I'm here. They ask me to pay and that there will be a 15-20 mins wait until it's ready. I waited 25 mins in my car before coming back inside for the food but it still wasn't ready. I waited another 15 mins until they handed me a bag. Now, I ordered their crawfish based on pictures from their Instagram. The picture had potato, corn, sausage. I took a screenshot. I ordered 6 lbs of crawfish. Im expecting a few bit of everything. I got 1 corn, HALF of a potato, and NO SAUSAGE. I am actually so disappointed considering I waited way passed my pick up time and paid $77 with tip just to get deceived by pictures. The crawfish is overcooked. It's almost impossible to peel. The tail is mushy as well. read more

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Fresh Bowl ATX used to be a place called Pho King. Pho King wasn't that great the broth was bland and the establishment didn't feel clean. I'm so glad ownership changed and the menu changed with Fresh Bowl. The team is still figuring out their rhythm but I had no issues with service. The team was quick and fast. Food wise Fresh Bowl was delicious. I ordered the egg rolls and a large pho. The egg rolls were solid. The filling was delicious. I do think they were a bit over fried based off color and the chewiness of the shell. For $5 and you get 3 egg rolls that is an amazing deal. Most places are $5 for 2. The pho was fantastic. The broth was so fragrant and delicious on its own. I did wish there was a bit more meat. I liked that they give you two options for noodles: regular traditional rice noodles or a longer thicker fresh noodle (as I was described). Again the broth was to die for. Heads up on getting there. To enter Fresh Bowl you have to turn in from Parmer and cars are speeding through. The turn in lane came be chaotic as you turn in so be careful as you drive in. I will definitely be back! read more

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We frequent this restaurant a lot, they recently went through a change in management or owner and the changes have been great! The staff is much friendlier, they condensed their menu but it still has a great variety and the quality of the food is great. We always get the egg rolls, they're always crunchy and fresh. It was very busy but service and food came out fast. Very friendly family atmosphere. read more

Fresh Bowl - Matcha Latte - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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One of the best places for BBH in Austin! So happy they opened up I ordered for pick-up and it was delicious Also got the ube coffee. I will be a repeat customer for that alone! read more

This used to be location of the Old Pho King. New owners and new concepts have made this place much better. They have new and exciting coffees and teas to try and the food was really good as well! read more

I think the broth and noodles are on point. I do feel the meatballs are a bit hard and tough. I won't be getting those again. I will try something new next time! read more

I was skeptical about the quality and service of Fresh Bowl because I didn't have good experiences at Pho King. Well all my skepticism went out the window the first time I ate at Fresh Bowl. The team is sooooo sweet and the food is AMAZING. Their bun bo hue is the best I've had in Austin and everytime I eat it, I can't stop thinking about it. Servings are huge and everything I've had is delicious. If you're an ube fan, get the ube coffee. Not only is it beautiful thanks to the purple color, it tastes DELICIOUS. This place has me HOOOOKED and am now craving some BBH...... read more

Fresh Bowl - Bun bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The pho was okay in the restaurant but I feel like it's better when you order take out. I got more veggies whenever I order takeout and the broth tasted more flavorful. We were curious about the beef hotpot bc we wanted to try it out and boy were we disappointed! The broth was super bland; it tasted like water boiled in the meat with a sprinkle of salt. ‍ The three of us got 1 small plate of noodles and veggies to accompany the hotpot. It was definitely not worth $50. Never again. read more

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Stopped by for a weekend lunch. Ordered the Pho Combination and the Mi Quang. The Pho was pretty good and had high quality broth. The Mi Quang was also good; the variety of meats were great and the noodles hearty. I love all the toppings it comes with and it really feels like a light, balanced meal. The Ube Coffee was delicious. It was pretty sweet and almost felt like drinking a milkshake. Overall, this is a great, solid Vietnamese place, and the staff was great. read more

Fresh Bowl - Grilled pork banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

New owners have taken over the space that used to be Pho King. It's a drastic improvement overall. The service is good and the food is fantastic. The pho broth is a tad sweeter than what you'd find at Pho Phong Luu, but it's got good flavor. I love that the pho noodles are made in house, so they are flat and wide. Choose up to three types of meat in your bowl. Pay $1 extra to upgrade to a large. The Banh mis are also really solid. The bread is toasted and full of lard/butter/whatever makes it so good! We ordered the grilled pork which was delicious, but I know that the combo is the most popular. It's also worth getting the garlic fish sauce wings. The batter is thick, crispy, sweet, and salty! read more

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Pho has home made noodles. So good! Get the fatty brisket. I like their salt and pepper crab. The Bun Bo Hue noodle soup is spicy and great for the adventurous. The shaken beef is so so good. Ok: The fried pork hock (I wish the sauce was on the side) Grilled Pork and chicken on rice read more

This place is AMAZING. My husband is SUPER picky and even he loves it! The pho is great, the broth is super flavorful and delicious. Vermicelli bowls are so good we are coming twice a week sometimes for them! Love this place read more

Surprisingly a good Vietnamese restaurant in Austin. Hopped off my flight and was craving Vietnamese food, so I found this place nearby where we were staying. Ambiance inside definitely looks more like a crawfish restaurant than a regular Vietnamese restaurant. Coming inside, there was a strong smell of cleaning supplies I think they used to wipe down the tables after customers who eat crawfish leave. I was craving soup so I got bun Bo hue and my boyfriend got pho dac biet. The portion I got for the bun ho hue was huge! I really liked how hot my soup throughout the whole meal. My boyfriend's pho was super hot (temp wise) too. He was a little upset that the sriracha wasn't the real one, but he still finished his bowl regardless. He just felt tricked haha. I would definitely come back here again for the bun Bo hue because it was so flavorful. Only took off a star because of the sriracha trickery and the smell inside the restaurant. read more

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Hands down the best Vietnamese food in Austin. The bread is made fresh for the bahn mi. Loved the fried rice, only Da's gives them a run for their money. The service was outstanding as the employees were always looking to help out. read more

This place is now on my list of "must eat here again." Wow!! First off, the staff is eager to serve you as soon as you enter, and are very accommodating. They greet you and direct you to your seats with care. Lots of seating options too, especially for large parties. They appear to love what they do, and you get the sense that they definitely have something good to offer. Our server was super friendly and professional, and good at getting us everything we needed. If there was a delay, he explained the reason and still continued to provide excellent service. The food!! Flavorful! Fresh! And very satisfying! Probably one of the best places for Pho that we've had in a very long time. Dining here reminded us of our favorite Vietnamese restaurant that we used to go to when we lived in NYC. When we think about eating Vietnamese again, there's a sense of relief in knowing that we don't have to find another spot. Since I went with family and friends, I wanted to give them my undivided attention. And so, I hope to visit again soon, and during my second visit I may actually give them five stars, and provide more detail for the rating. read more

Fresh Bowl is one of my go-to's for pho (the other being Pho Phong Luu). Every now and then I like to switch it up. Where Fresh Bowl gets the edge is the wider variety in its menu. The classic pho is solid here but I usually gravitate to the Beef Stew/Bò Kho. I've also had the Pan-fried Pho Noodles/Phở Áp Chảo and found it quite tasty but it was a bit salty where I had a hard time finishing the whole thing but it would probably be a good shared plate if for some reason you come here to eat family style. Treat yourself to an Ube Coffee while you're here too. read more