SO MUCH YES!! I can't believe it took me 3.5 years to find this place but I'm so happy I finally have a go-to pho restaurant in Pittsburgh!!! Hands down the best pho in the city and I've tried them all - trams, tan lac vien, Minh, etc. Don't be fooled by the name. Bun was great too. read more

The second time we visited, I was rather annoyed to see that they no longer took credit cards. I swear they took them the first time I was there, but maybe I'm insane. That's okay, they have an ATM in the lunch side. Oh wait, it was out of order. Sooooo we walk back up the Strip to an ATM and back to the restaurant. This time I tried the pho and was not impressed. I'm not sure if I just don't like pho or if this place doesn't have good pho, but it was a "meh" dish for me with little flavor. We had bubble tea again, and again it was great. I still don't understand why you cannot order it off the menu. read more

The pho is really good, especially the broth! It's weird getting inside this restaurant though. You basically have to enter through a random warehouse door that's out business, cut through some restaurant that looks super dirty and then you're in the pho place. The food is great and even though they have signs posted all over the place that they only accept cash, I've given them my credit card every time i picked up my order and they run it with no problem ha read more

I don't know the whole story behind this sushi place merging with Vietnam Pho, outside of there being construction in the old building. I didn't see any of the owners that were at Vietnam's, so who knows? I used to always take a trip to Vietnam's for their consistency in their pho and since we saw Maiku does sushi and pho it worked out that I wanted pho and my husband wanted sushi, until we got there. Atmosphere: So a few things, it is very small in there. So if you like a little bit of elbow room or don't want to essentially be sitting right next to other patrons, then maybe take a drive to Squirrel Hill or down the street to Pho Van. There is also not much seating, so if you have a lot of people, it may not be the best place. There were two semi large groups when we arrived and we thankfully were able to find an unused chair to grab it for our table. Outside of these, it's very basic inside, nothing fancy, which is perfectly fine for me. Service: The service definitely depended on who walked by you. The older woman initially is the one who sat us and was very pleasant. Our server, was the younger woman, who was very quiet (as in, we couldn't really hear her). We were handed our menus and finally figured out what we wanted and were ready to place our order. At that time, is when she finally told us they weren't serving sushi. This information would have been super helpful when you handed us the menus and asked for our drink orders! Especially considering their menu is half sushi. Our waters took a long time to be refilled. And my appetizer was brought out AFTER my main dish. So, I wasn't overall pleased with the service considering some serving basics were lacking. Food: Food was 50/50 for me, so I will break it down by what we ordered. Fresh Spring Rolls: These were lacking for me. They were very poorly made. As in, they were almost falling apart when they came to the table. They were also brought after my main dish which I found slightly odd considering they're also a sushi place. So, my assumption is, they're good with making rolls, considering they roll sushi. But apparently not so much. The lettuce was chopped much too thin and they just lacked freshness and flavor that you typically get from green onion and now that I think about, I think mine were missing the pork. Pho: Their pho was decent as usual (I always order Pho Dac Biet). The broth was a bit peppery though. Someone definitely added quite a bit of black pepper to the broth. It could have been a touch beefier, but that's ok. Once I added in my toppings and things, it worked for me. Unrelated to the pho itself, but the bowl it was served in wasn't the greatest. The edges curved outward, which was sorta annoying when mixing up your pho a bit because broth would go over the curved edge. Com Dia: My husband ordered Com suon-bi and his dish looked pretty tasty and looked pretty consistent from Vietnam's when I've seen others order it. I tried his pork and it was spot on and very tasty. Bubble Tea: We used to enjoy going to Vietnam's for their good bubble tea selection. They still serve bubble tea here but, the tapioca balls were not good. They almost tasted stale? I ordered a Thai Tea bubble tea and my Thai Tea was perfect so I drank that and left all my tapioca balls at the bottom. My husband agreed that the tapioca balls tasted off. Banh Mi: We ordered two banh mi's to go for dinner. Just say no. They were not good and not very authentically made. The bread was far too thick and sorta tough. They add cheap lunch meat to it which makes it extremely salty and just not good. Their pate is far too runny. Quite honestly, you can get a decent banh mi at the Oriental Grocery in McKnight for cheaper than here and with better ingredients. ------------- Would I go back now? Honestly, probably not. Considering there are other pho locations that are just as good, I will probably go to those. I can't speak to their sushi, which may be great, but this visit has me not really wanting to go back. read more

This is a great lunch spot! I wish I worked closer so I could go more often! The place is quite small, but it seems that they do a lot of their business with take-out lunch orders, so we didn't have any trouble getting a table. The man and woman working there were SO incredibly kind and welcoming. I felt like I was being served lunch in their home! I witnessed their interactions with a few people who came and went while we were there and was very pleased. They seems to have a great relationship with their regulars and it is no wonder people keep coming back! They have a great special which includes 2 rolls and a soup or salad. We ordered 4 rolls, a soup, salad and 2 drinks and it came out to just around $20. They do not have any special rolls, just the basic Spicy Tuna, California, Shrimp Tempura, Salmon, etc., but everything was fresh and made to order. If you are in the strip and craving some sushi, check it out! read more

Great place! Wonderful and friendly waitress. Chef said he specializes in pork and pho, and boy does he actually. I ordered the pork whereas my family ordered the pho, so I got a taste of both. I was jealous that I didn't order the pho but the pork was too good to miss out on. I wanted to make another order but was too stuffed from the first dish. read more

Get the quail, not the pho. Since I was trying a new food I figured I go all out. I ordered the Pho Dat Biet that had everything in it. I've been known to jump on the bandwagon and Vietnamese food seems to be all the rage. Man was I disappointed with my Pho Dat Biet. It had everything in it. including tripe and bulls balls I even tricked my boyfriend into eating one muhahaha . I am sorry to report that I didn't like it. I can't quite put my finger on it, it tasted like it was prepared in a haste like something wasn't left to simmer long enough. So looking back I am pleased with myself for having ordered an appetizer the quail. Oh the quail was done right! Such a tiny little bird that was bursting with flavor. I could have easily eaten two or three of those quails the skin was super crisp. I need more quail in my life. read more

Is this the best pho I ever tasted? No. But it's super impressive to find great quality pho in a small city like Pittsburgh especially by the pricy strip. The pho is great, a little above average and decently priced for a large portion. I also like their fried rolls. What makes me give them a full star rating is their banh mi (Vietnamese hoagies). Not gonna lie, that's the best banhmi I've ever tasted (pork being my favorite). They give you so much toppings and its overflowing with flavor. I've tasted my share in NY and none come even close to flavor and texture. Well worth the price and a try. The bubble tea is unique but not quite my type of style. They have little white Pop bubbles instead of standard black tapioca but they were a fun surprise! The establishment itself was pretty worn looking but when it comes to pho: hole-in-the-wall is usually synonymous with authenticity, so i was kind of welcoming the outdated look with open arms. read more

Prices went up recently, but I still like this place for pho and banh mi. The broth is very good for the pho, and the restaurant is pretty big, so there's never a wait and food is quick. Our usual pho place now. read more

My boyfriend and I are visiting and tried this place and everything was amazing! The service was great and was so warming and inviting. The pho, spring rolls, and pork banh mi was delicious hope to stop by again before our flight home! If you haven't been here I recommend you do!! It's a small shop with a BIG TASTE!! read more

We've been going to this restaurant since they opened down the street in their original location. The soup is the best in the city and the owners are beyond friendly. read more

Nothing is better than pho on a cold day! Pho was very tasty...also got spring rolls and they were also good, and I loved the dipping sauce. Service was a little slow, and they don't take credit/debit cards, but we had a nice time and our waitress was very nice and was able to sub vegetable broth for my vegetarian friend. I know that's not hard to do, but some people get very annoyed when you ask for a substitution. read more

Don't be alarmed by the looks on the outside. This place is a beaut! :) I looked at their menu twice, maybe three times because I couldn't find anything vegetarian. My heart almost sank until I mentioned it to the waitress. She said they have vegetarian pho as well as other dishes made with tofu and vegetable broth. For some reason they don't list it on their menu. Phwww! There was no way I was getting my husband out of there without eating something. I ordered vegetable pho (usually made with beef broth) it had tofu. I forgot to say no mushrooms so I took them out and noticed that they were the fanciest mushroom I've ever seen, like something out of a children's book. I was a little sad that I wasn't going to eat them being that they were so cute and presentable. But no worries, my husband gorged on them. He had a meat dish with noodles. We both rolled out of there, we ate until the last drop. This is a restaurant we'll be visiting over and over in the future. In fact, we're taking my brother this Saturday to try Vietnamese food for the first time. I can't wait. He eats anything. read more

This place has awesome sushi. I've been here many times and have always been satisfied. The selection is good and the service is friendly. They also have pho and other dishes. The prices are very reasonable with the average sushi roll being around $4-$6 I believe. read more

I've only eaten here once but my dish was excellent. I got the tofu (vegetarian) bun. It was the first time that I've ever had this dish but it had a very nice flavor and the combination of textures of the various vegetable garnishes with the vermicelli and tofu was excellent. Healthy eating that actually tasted good. Didn't have an appetizer since none of them are vegetarian and the appetizer that my husband tried to order never came because it was part of the "new menu" (the one that is online) and apparently they weren't making it yet. My dish was also online and not on restaurant menu (although it was on the take out menu). All in all it was a satisfying lunch. The decor, as others have stated, is a little strange but it was comfortable enough and seemed clean. My husband got fried rice with salted fish and chicken, which came as a very generous serving but he managed to eat it all. On a previous recommendation, I also got the Vietnamese coffee which was sweet and really strong (also a bit thick) but it was not unpleasant. Good place to duck in for lunch when shopping at the strip. read more

This is the same owner of Vietnam Pho. They recently moved locations and added a sushi bar. Although the space is smaller, their pho is still savory and delicious. I think it's the best in town! The banh mi is my favorite and they have a good vegetarian one. I haven't tried their sushi but I'm definitely coming back. I don't mind supporting this place because they always remember me and what I like. I hope they'll get back some of their business because it's a hidden gem! read more

I have an intense relationship with vietnamese food. I crave good pho like I do a hot steamy...yes I love pho and this place is a sham. Yes, they have a legitimate website but if you ain't gots the lemongrass on the menu it's NOT a full on vietnamese restaurant. Plus the lady who waited on us spoke in Mandarin, not vietnamese, with my bf. The pho was one of the greasiest, saltiest, flavorless pho I've ever had but It curbed my craving enough for one star and the ambience and plus one made the experience pleasant enough for another star. And I'm always always astounded by the price of pho in pittsburgh. It's ridic. read more

My entire 23 years of life I have never been a fan of sushi. But once I gave this place a try earlier this year I could not get enough. I'm being serious here people, I would eat here at least once a week. Which I probably shouldn't admit but this place was amazing. Not to mention the people that work there are so friendly and kind! Loved talking to them when I would go in to pick my food up. Thanks for re introducing me to sushi and having a great experience! read more

We had really excellent service here. The pho was amazing - so flavorful and just amazing to smell. All of the vermicelli dishes were excellent and the spring rolls were amazing too. Just excellent food. I would definitely make this a weekly visit if I was in the neighborhood. read more

I love coming here. The Pho there is my comfort food for any occasion. I actually makes me happy to eat and slurp down. My partner enjoys all of the pork dishes and the Banh Mi. The spring rolls are to die for. Plus the owners are two of the nicest people you will ever meet. Do yourself a favor and try it out. read more

The food is delicious and the owners are so sweet and friendly! Thank you for such good service! The pho was amazing and so was the milk tea. Will definitely be coming back! read more

This is a small restaurant but don't let that fool you. The Pho with everything, I think the #5, was amazing and the service was excellent. Everyone was very friendly and the place was nice and clean. read more

Vietnam's Pho is a thumbs up for me though all the times I have been I have just ordered the vermicelli with pork which comes with a spring roll. Big portions but everything is cooked just right, especially after I add in some Saracha and Hoisin sauce. Items on the menu seem to be all affordable. The decor makes me kind of laugh, perhaps because I don't get it. I feel like the owners bought some odd and end pieces and just made it work in the space. When you enter there are some simple seats/tables to your left and right then a waist high partition to separate the two sections which brings you to a nice wood finished bar which I wonder if they use? I've never seen anyone sit at the bar for drinks. Then once you walk beyond the bar there is additional booth and regular table seating with a gi-normous flat screen tv perched above a fish tank and this second section that plays concert performances from the 1980s. It is all fabulous though. Vietnam's Pho takes credit card. read more

Feeling pretty lucky to have a legit vietnamese restaurant in Pittsburgh because any Pho lover knows that sometimes you just get that feeling---that feeling that you need to drop everything, run, and eat some pho right now! We are weekly regulars here because of its convenient location in the Strip. I usually get the BUN (dry noodles) or the PHO (noodle soup with beef balls, thin slices, tripe, etc). The first spoon is always so good and their food is consistently good. They have recently expanded and are now serving BANH MI or what Pittsburghers like to call hoagies??? These are Vietnamese sandwiches made with french bread, marinated meet, picked veggies, and cilantro. They are so yummy and though they are a 300% markup from what I used to get in California, this only amounts to $6. Banh mi is so good and I'll be getting one for my next day's lunch every time I go now. They also have decent bubble tea. They are always busy when I go on the weekends, always full of Asian people which definitely means it's authentic! All cash, no credit. Can't wait to see what they do with the rest of their expansion. Find me there next time a craving hits! read more

Here's the obligatory comparison with Pho Van several blocks down. I had the pho dac biet today, and in terms of overall appearance and content, this same item from both places is actually quite comparable. Both come with very large bowls of broth with good noodles, lots of different beef cuts, and garnishes of bean sprouts. basil, and some jalepeno and lime. In the end though, I found the broth here to be less flavorful and rich than its competitor. This is of course just one opinion; reviews seem to go back and forth between the two, and I haven't been to either one often enough to test consistency. On the other hand, the prices at this place seem to be a dollar or two cheaper than at Pho Van. And the menu here is larger, both for appetizers as well as for the standard pho, bun, and rice; I should try the fabled quail next time I have the chance. And while I haven't ordered these either, it's worth noting that they have banh mi here (which they call hoagies...), so maybe those would be some redeeming qualities for this one. read more

The place was extremely empty for the lunch hour, with what appeared to be a frightenly under-utilized sushi chef (worrying me about the turnover rate of the sushi itself). Also as I entered the place, I was struck by a familiar, yet unidentifiable, antiseptic smell. My lunch companion suggested it was the smell of urinal cakes (he was right). Ignoring the sushi check list presented with the regular menu, I ordered the Pho Ga (chicken noodle soup), and I have to say, I loved the combination of flavors. I am not very familiar with Vietnamese food, but this was wonderfully tasty. And by the time we left, we no longer noticed the urinal cake smell (although I wondered if I had just become immune to it and was carrying it back to work on my clothing). read more

Their sushi rolls are very good and I also had their taro bubble tea which was delicious. Definitely the best thing about the meal was the soup, though. The broth is incredible! read more

Was one of the better Vietnamese restaurants in pittsburgh but the food went from great to mehhhh. Such a disappointment because it's in the the heart of the strip district. After multiple managements everything began to deteriorate. To the point where the wait staff was doing you a favor by bringing out your food to you and there's always only enough garnishment for one bowl of pho regardless if you order 1 or 3 read more

Don't be daunted by the barren, unfinished storefront-this place has great food. When you walk in, it looks like you're in for food of questionable quality. However, you should stay! Service was prompt and friendly, but the menu was dated and fairly limited, and the restaurant space felt somewhat thrown together- I guess they spend more time focusing on the food than the ambience. Once the food came out I was sold. The pho here is delicious and absolutely dirt cheap! It was worth the 20 minute walk from downtown in the rain, and it's definitely a restaurant I will visit any time I need the curative powers of great noodle soup. read more

Absolutely delicious.. was originally intending to have sushi, but sushi was unfortunately not being served that day. Little sad but decided on trying the tofu lemongrass Bahn Mi sandwich and summer rolls. Wow. Just burst of flavors all around, my taste buds were in heaven. So glad I gave other menu items a chance, did not disappoint! read more

Had the #16, Bun Cho Gio (don't quote me on the name) ($8.51 with tax). It was quite tasty and had more food than another Viet place down the road. Interior looked nice, and there is a large fish tank that adds to the decor. There were no water refills. Food Quality/Taste = 4 Stars Portion Size Given Price = 3 Stars Price = 3 Stars Service = 2 Stars Experience with Staff = 3 Stars Decor = 4 Stars read more

I agree with My D. My two friends and I were standing at the door for about 5 minutes before I finally was able to make eye contact with the waitress. When the man (I think he might be the manager) came to take our order, we weren't ready yet, and he rudely hit the table and said he would come back. We ordered two bowls of pho and two vietnamese coffees. Only 1 bowl of pho and 1 coffee came. They had completely forgotten/misunderstood the order. The waitress who brought it out didn't even apologize. I'm not picky of service either especially when it comes to Asian restaurants (being Asian myself), but this was unacceptable. The pho was good. We all got the pho with steak and tripe and there was barely any tripe in it...only little tiny shreds. read more

We did not receive the warm welcome that we are accustomed to receiving at Vietnamese restaurants. The lady who must be the matriarch of the establishment did not seem happy to have customers on the day we visited. Our waitress was nice and thankfully understood our questions though. We had six in our party though they only brought us four waters, and they took away a few of the place settings, again leaving us with only four settings. While in the middle of trying to eat and feed four little ones it took a bit of work to get their attention to ask for a fork and spoon and more water. We needed more napkins and simply took some off the tables around us. I guess self-service is what one must do at this establishment. We ordered Cha Gio and received two tiny rolls that cost $3.50. They were tough and not as delicious as every other VN restaurant we have been to. I'd avoid ordering that at this restaurant. We also ordered the Goi Cuon and received two for $3.50. Those were of normal size and they were delicious. I highly recommend you try these. For our main course we ordered two bowls of the #15, the Bun Doc Biet which was extremely perfectly delicious. I can not say anything but great stuff about this dish. I only wish I could have had more since I had to share with two of my children. I highly, highly recommend trying this or one of the other Bun dishes. By the way, these entree's were supposed to cost $8.95 each according to my menu but they charged us $9.95 each because they put a sticker on another menu with the $9.95 charge. This is a cash only place. If you have a Restaurant.com certificate, read the fine print - you can not use it for lunch. The bathrooms do not have a baby changing station. The fish tank is fun for the kiddos to look at. Parking was easy for us on a rainy day - there is meter parking on the street in front of the restaurant, or you may park by the stores on the strip on the street behind the restaurant for $5.00. The area is fun - so if you are already there, this may be worth your while to try - just don't expect great service - and stay away from the Cha Gio - and bring cash. read more

Everytime I visit Pittsburgh I have pho at Vietnam's Pho. The pho is delicious; service, excellent; & price, very fair. I had the Dac Biet and my girlfriend had the number 11 - I forgot the name of that particular bowl of pho. You know you have yourself a great bowl of pho when you don't want to add any Sriracha or hoisin for fear of tampering with perfection. The flavors of the broth are the perfect combination. The noodles are never clumped so much that you can separate them, as you will find elsewhere. The veggies are fresh and the meat is perfectly tender and adds wonderful flavor. The tendon here is my favorite of all the places I've ever been. It seems like such a small thing but many places leave the tendon a bit undercooked which can isn't most desirable. Not here! Delicious! The staff is always kind and quick to serve you. They don't bother you as you eat and only approach if it's obvious you need something. I really enjoy that. I can't tell you how annoying it is to be bothered a lot while you eat. These guys are great! The only downside is that it's cash only, which isn't a big deal at all. The price is fair. I've noticed it has gone up a little bit but so has everything else. I understand economics and business so good on them for not undercharging, 5 stars for sure. read more

While walking by I noticed a sign for bubble drinks and was immediately drawn in. I asked if they had a menu of their dessert drinks and the owner showed me to a table and turned the menu to the proper page. I looked through it and was a tad sad that it didn't list almond as one of the flavors they carry but decided on taro. On a lark, before ordering, I asked the owner if they ever planned on carrying almond. He looked at me with a perplexed manner and stated that they, in fact, carry almond for their bubble teas. I then asked if they carried pineapple since pineapple milk tea is my favorite and almond wasn't on the menu. With a no given for my second question I ordered by almond milk tea. This day I learned I can get good almond milk tea with pearls in the Strip District while the owner learned he needs to add almond to the menu. I told him he should list it as amaretto since more people know almond flavored items by that description. read more

I love FA. Only in Pittsburgh would they call ban minh a grilled beef hoagie. Almost as funny as calling a gyro a jyro. You know what I mean. Have eaten her a couple times and if you are nearby (like a block or two) it will work, but it is not worth driving for. Nothing wrong here (except the no cards(I think money laundering)) everything is just pho-bolous. read more

Excellent and authentic pho with friendly and quick service for dine-in or out. Will return or recommend any time.

Went here for lunch, and it is just fantastic. Absolutely killer spring rolls and pho, staff is so nice as well. Can't wait to come back

If you want excellent Pho, this is the place to go in the Burgh. It's a small, cozy place in the Strip District with very friendly service. The pho comes to your table steaming hot and full of flavor. They also serve sushi, but I come for the pho. read more

Maiku Vietnamese Pho - Pho Tai - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Used to be a decent place until they moved Vietnam Pho's in to their space and got rid of their lunch special. You used to get 2 rolls and a drink or salad for $9.00. They have a good range of sushi at a decent price for the strip district and you can call and order ahead for pickup. They make everything fresh and right in front of you. Owners are nice and welcoming most of the time. Rice has a different texture than other sushi restaurants I frequent, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I like the eel, shrimp tempura, and Pittsburgh rolls from here. The salad dressing is amazing, and I recommend it. Recently a group of 6 of us went for lunch (we get an hour) and got up and left because the service was so slow. We waited 15 minutes and never got drink orders taken or really even acknowledged. Unfortunately the owner is slow when making sushi, so making 12+ rolls would have taken forever. This is the 2nd time we've had to leave due to service issues. Another time was because all of the tables are for 2 people except the one, so it's always hit or miss. If you can get in and get waited on without time restrictions, it's a good place, but now with the addition of the Pho menu, it takes longer. read more