I thought I'd check out Simply Pho in Salem, OR after seeing a performance at The Historic Elsinore…read moreTheater. This Vietnamese restaurant is in a small shopping center with several other Asian restaurants as well, and has plenty of parking in the lot. First off, the folks who work here are very kind and attentive. I was quickly seated, and given a rundown of the menu before the waitress left to get water and utensils. When they returned in 3 minutes they were ready to take my order, and were receptive to my requested modifications to the dish. My steaming hot pho arrived about five minutes after I ordered it. The broth has a great flavor, and didn't seem too salty or oily. The aromatics were fresh, clean and plentiful. My only critique is that the noodles were about 15% overcooked. The restaurant uses noodles that seem a little more substantive than what I'm normally served, which I really liked. Overall, I had an enjoyable experience and I'd consider returning to try their other dishes.

Last time I came here was six years ago. It's just really far from where I live, but we were in the…read morearea and needed a quick lunch. We ordered a soba noodle veggie Ramen and the standard pork Ramen. I thought it was weird. The Ramen didn't come with corn and I had to pay a dollar for a scoop of corn to be added. They had friendly wait staff. The Ramen came quickly since it was after lunch hours I do think they could take some time and repair the bench seat that are torn and the bathroom was pretty messy looking.

We had a large group eat together there, they did a great job serving and the food was excellent as…read morewell

I went to lunch with my stepmom to Pho Keizer and had a very lovely lunch. The restaurant is in a…read morenew location in a meticulously renovated Sherri's restaurant building. Everything is immaculate and very nicely decorated. Once we were seated we were provided with an extensive menu of dining options. Everything on the menu looked incredible! I had difficulty choosing one thing, so I chose TWO! I chose the Banh Mi sandwich and the Wonton Noodle Soup. I love the type of rolls the sandwich was served on. The outside is crisp and flaky while the inside is soft and chewy. I asked for chicken as the meat choice. I enjoy how the carrots and cucumbers are sliced in a square straw. I think that provides a nice texture in every bite. The wonton noodle soup was delicious. I've never had soft wontons before. They've always been crispy nibbles on a side plate. I like that in this dish they were part of the soup. I was a little disappointed in the vermicelli noodles though. They were nicely done and very tasty, but there were so many that they clumped together and were difficult to get a bite of without getting a whole mouthful. Also of note were the drinks. I chose the pineapple tea and it was MARVELOUS! All in all, lunch was an amazing experience and I will always remember that meal with my stepmom.

We tried Mina's Cafe, and overall it was good. I really liked that you can add avocado to the fresh…read morespring rolls--that was a nice touch. The pot stickers and shrimp in a blanket were good, but they tasted pretty much the same as what you'd find at most other places. I ordered the Thai basil entrée, and honestly, it wasn't anything special. It also seemed to have fewer vegetables than what was shown in the photos, which was a little disappointing. It came with rice automatically even though I didn't request it. It also didn't have a broccoli or green beans like the photo showed. It also had cashews in it which makes me just now realize they probably gave me the wrong entree... My husband ordered the fried chicken with fried rice, and that was the standout dish. The chicken was crispy, flavorful, and paired really well with the fried rice. We'd definitely order that again! It was pretty small inside, about 8 tables but it was clean. Only one server and she was nice!

Outstanding food! A large menu with standard Thai items, but also items that aren't on every Thai…read moremenu. Fast, friendly service.

Absolutely amazing pho! We were seated right away, and our server quickly came back to take our…read moredrink and food orders. The food was delicious, and everyone in my group really enjoyed their meal. We're already planning to come back next week, and I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to try great pho. The service was excellent, and we were warmly greeted by our wonderful server, Thiên. Overall, this is a fantastic spot to eat in Keizer.

We really enjoyed our visit to Pho Keizer! We accidentally went to their old location first, but…read morelearned that it's now only for pickup and delivery (like Uber Eats). They directed us to the new dine-in location, and we were seated immediately at whichever table we wanted. The service was friendly, and our food came out pretty quickly. The only small issue was that our drinks arrived after our appetizer, but everything else was excellent. I can't stop thinking about the watermelon smoothie with tapioca boba--it was so good! I'm definitely going to be craving it. The passion fruit drink was also delicious. I ordered the small P2 pho, and it came with plenty of meat and noodles. Honestly, the small was filling, and the large looked huge! My husband ordered the C8 (steak and shrimp), and it was amazing. The steak was tender, flavorful, and had a delicious charbroiled taste. The new location is very spacious and has a lot of seating! Overall we had a great experience and will definitely be back!

really amazing! i have been going here ever since my sister started to work here, and then my…read morebrother and my other sister. i only see my older sister most of the time when i come to eat here, or my brother. really good service, and i have nothing else to say, but its a really delicious place to eat at. (i would rate it a 4.7/5, not too bad but its great!) would recommend!

No greetings at entrance floors dirty and first initial service was slow , the food was good. New…read moreownership has negative change on the way old mama sun greet you at your table made you feel that your part of the kitchen family sharing tips on what to order and things like that . I have not been to this place in more than four years and the energy vibe and ambiance is gone , absolute lack of respect for paying customers and the floors were filthy . That Asian Vietnamese feel experience wasn't there no more and it suck's .

This is one of the biggest hidden gems in downtown Salem! Some of the best pho my family and I have…read moreever had. The man that works and owns is the sweetest and brings an aura of family into his dishes. Order To go or sit in Just try this amazing Pho spot ! Definitely try the chicken lettuce wraps !

I dislike leaving bad reviews, but this is well deserving of a bad review. The food was very…read moresmall portions, other than the rice, and was a huge disappointment. The egg rolls were small. Very small. The Tso sauce tasted more like a sweet and sour teriyaki. This is the first Chinese food I have bought that hasn't provided several meals. The price for what you get is high, as these 2 items cost around $20. That didn't include good ol'fortune cookies, either. I ordered online, so unsure about the ambiance or the service. I will not order from here, again, and wish I never had in the first place. Sad.

Fast and hearty bowls of deliciousness! This spot has become one of my new favorite go-to…read morerestaurants. It warms & fills you up with quality ingredients that hits perfectly on cold dreary Oregon days. They don't skimp on meat, but I've chosen to add more bok choy to my carry out. Whether your palate is of the mild or spicy variety; they have a bowl for you! Seating is ample and the space is large enough for a small group. Don't miss the tea! We tried three different flavors our first visit, and I truly can't decide which I prefer most (Winter Melon, Plum, & Peach Oolong). It's evident the word is out, so get there earlier to avoid a line!

I ordered the braised beef noodle bowl. They warned me it was spicy, and I replied, like a moron,…read more'Give me all that spice, I love it hot." Then the cook naturally wants to make you regret that swaggering statement. And he did, too. Wow, the heat just about tore my head off. Still really good, though. Lots of taste along with all the heat. And a tremendous amount of beef in the serving, which itself was a generous portion. No complaints here, no complaints at all. This little place is a worthy addition to the Asian cuisine lineup in Salem.

Wow, don't let the outside appearance fool you, as we had some seriously good food here. Our server…read morewas friendly and the food overall was very tasty. Very generous portions at fair prices. Each dish did take a bit of time to come from the kitchen, but all was served piping hot, so we know everything was cooked fresh to order. We were a party of 5 and had a chance to sample a nice range of appetizers and entrees. My only disappointment was the "egg roll" appetizer, which were more like "spring rolls", and not the bigger crispy "roll" I was hoping for. Give this place a try when in Salem

We have looked for really good and authentic Chinese cuisine for several years now. For those of…read moreyou in Salem long enough to remember Kwan's, this is so far as close as we have found to that excellent cooking. As another reviewer said, do not let the outside appearance deter you, the cooking inside is magic!!!!!!! Our trial dishes are always green beans and pork, cashew chicken, and salt-pepper squid. We were not disappointed. Highly recommend this restaurant!!!!!