Surprisingly fantastic experience at a completely reasonable price! I was a little under the weather feeling tired and had what felt like the start of a chest cold... PHO 52 was recommended by my daughter, I had driven by many times but yesterday I stopped ...and learned for myself. First of all: The staff is very gracious and friendly, very nice ...and the place was packed with customers who appreciated that: Smiles all around. Hot tea, Shrimp Pho, and pork Bahn Mi... The Bahn Mi came out right after the tea... I have been looking for good Bahn Mi for two years here... I finally had one! Really delicious... and the home made chili sauce was excellent. I saved half my sandwiches that I could enjoy the soup... Also delicious. The chef is talented and appreciative of compliments! That chili sauce is very good, two big spoons dissolved into the soup... a few dashes of other condiments and wow! Outstanding meal! Really hit the spot! The tea? I had half the pot, considering the size of the soup ...there was no way I could finish that. Today? ...Just saying: The cold is gone! Miracle? You decide for yourself! read more

Pro: food, price, friendly staff, fast service. Con: small parking lot. Went down to Frederick today to look at some houses and then stop here for lunch. The parking lot is very small about 10 parking spaces shared between four stores. Upon entering we were the only group so seating was easy. For appetizer, we had the summer roll and the egg roll. The summer roll was good and the sauce was thicker than I'm use to but still tasty. Egg roll was crunchy and sauce elevated the flavor. For the entree, I had the Large Pho Tai. Price is 15 dollar which is not bad compared to other Pho restaurants in Montgomery county, MD. I always say that you can tell if the pho is good and authentic is by the broth flavor. The broth here is rich & flavorful and no msg used here per the owner. The portion size is decent and staff were very friendly. Very attentive to our need and refilled our water when it was low. The owner chatted us up to a little bit and we learn that this restaurant has been in business for about 2.5 years. The owner used to work at pho nom nom in Rockville back in the day. All in all, I would recommend anyone in the area to give this restaurant a try and will come again later in the future. read more

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This place was really amazing. It is a small local business serving up what they do best. We tried three different types of Pho and they all were some of the best flavors that we have had. The owners and servers were all great. It is nondescript from the outside but so much love on the inside. Already looking forward to coming back! read more

PHO 52 Frederick - Pho - so incredibly good! - Vietnamese Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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I was very pleasantly surprised by Pho 52 in Frederick, MD. I'd heard great things about it, so I tried it out on a cold, cloudy day. Tucked in the corner of a tiny shopping center, you probably wouldn't give the restaurant a second thought, but you're missing out! There is very little parking, approximately six spaces that all businesses share, so be aware. The restaurant's interior is very simple, but I was immediately greeted by a gentleman behind the register who welcomed me and pointed me to the only empty table available (a packed house). This gentleman also took our orders. He was friendly, pleasant and helpful. I ordered pho ga and from the first bite, I was hooked. The broth was so flavorful! I also loved that Pho 52 offered dark meat chicken. I've never seen that at the other pho restaurants I've visited and I was quite happy with it. The portions are generous but not so big that you feel uncomfortably full. I highly recommend Pho 52. It's a great place for delicious Vietnamese food! read more

PHO 52 Frederick - P16. Pho Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

YES! Oh, Frederick is such a cute place to visit. It was cold and windy when we were walking through the city and thought that Pho was the perfect remedy. Lo and behold, we found this spot after walking a few blocks further from the main shopping area of Frederick. And the pho was perfect. My daughter housed her Pho Ga, my wife LOVED her Pho Chay, and I got the Pho tai chin and the broth was just right. The service there was super friendly, and they have this amazing house made hot sauce that I should have taken home (probably would have leaked all over my luggage, but is that really a bad thing? read more

I'm a sucker for a large veggie pho with extra tofu. They always make the tofu perfectly and the broth is the best. They have a lot of options and all of their food is great. I've never heard of anyone disliking a meal from here. I also enjoy this soup as leftovers and love to eat it cold too. This place is my favorite spot in Frederick and they are always so kind here. I probably eat here once or twice a week. Always hits the spot! read more

PHO 52 Frederick - Large veggie pho with extra tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Friendly, clean, and nice atmosphere. VERY customer oriented. Pho 52 is my favorite Vietnamese eatery in Frederick area. It's a gem and the proprietors are great! read more

Best pho in the Frederick area. No frills slurp shop. Quick and friendly service. A bit pricey but worth it.

Good food ,fastest, best service at all time,no matter morning or night, they alway check to make sure that we happy with the food or not .my favorite place. We back to eat many times.... read more

Pho 52 is my favorite pho spot in the Frederick and surrounding areas. Their pho broth is clean and the bun bo hue (spicy noodle soup) has amazing and authentic flavor. The veggies and tofu they use in their veggie pho are top tier and we prefer it over other pho restaurants. My kids are a fan of the lemongrass beef with vermicelli noodles. I order take out often from here and the one time I dined in the customer service was good and food came out in a timely manner. read more

PHO 52 Frederick - BBH (spicy beef noodle soup) - Vietnamese Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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I love the food at Pho 52. Very Authentic Northern Vietnamese fair with some of the best broth in the area. The staff is very accommodating and friendly. We are there at least one day a week. read more

It was good. Pho flavor was good. Not as deep as I hoped. The lone table next to the bathroom should be eliminated. read more

I ordered from this relatively new restaurant at the recommendation of my friend who is Vietnamese and thinks this is the best in Frederick. I ordered the soup on Friday evening and the vermicelli noodles today. The broth was outstanding and both dishes were executed and packaged for takeout very nicely. My husband is on a low sodium diet and the owners husband who works front of house recommended the chicken pho. Both orders were takeout but noted that the inside dining area looked very clean so I would consider dining in next time. read more

PHO 52 Frederick - Beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

This is my first time trying Pho in the Frederick area and I absolutely loved it! Service was amazing, the nice man at the front was very sweet and made sure my pho was good! It is a very small area but it felt very cozy. I was feeling very sick that day and this place made my day 100x better!! Will definitely be coming more often Also I got a small brisket Pho and it was the perfect size! read more

PHO 52 Frederick - Small Brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Food was ok, nothing special. Summer rolls were literally just lettuce and shrimp.... Got the beef pho and that was pretty good. Summer rolls were $5 for two. Super disappointed with these. read more

PHO 52 Frederick - $5 for 2 summer rolls Was literally just lettuce shrimp and wrap nothing else - Vietnamese Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

The humble viet dish of pho is getting quite expensive these days but one of my favorite places to get it from in Frederick is Pho 52. I love the BBH, the summer rolls and deluxe pho. read more

When the heart wants Pho. The mix of noodles, broth, and veggies is sublime. Pho 52 starts with a great Pho base (Pho, is all about the broth)! 1. Meat (two beef Pho and one chicken Pho) was prepared perfectly. 2. The broth - perfect 3. The egg rolls (ok, like Fish and Chips, Egg Rolls are a go-to in this group!) were perfect. 4. The Pho noodles are awesome as well. Overall, Pho has been a staple in our house for many years. We normally have Pho two or three times a month. One of our kids has become good at making Pho. So when we venture out, it better be good. It was! read more

It's the best! Love their pho and banh mi! Leo and his wife Tina are super friendly. Highly recommend!

I had the pork banh mi, and it was the best I ever had anywhere. Ask for the owner's special chili sauce on the side; it's not too spicy and has a tinge of lemongrass in it. I'll return again and again! Staff is very pleasant! read more

As someone who travels the country multiple days a week for work I often try to find the best pho, ramen, Thai, dim sum etc... in each city I go to. I would say in my life I have had well over 25 different Vietnamese restaurants pho. Out of all of them this was in my top 2 if not the best I've ever had. The broth is absolutely spot on and the owners are extremely nice and attentive. If you are a pho connoisseur, this is exactly the bowl you are looking for. It's worth a 30+ minute drive. Believe me. read more

PHO 52 Frederick - Pho P19. Pho Suon Boo - Vietnamese Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Great service and the food is amazing! Love this place. Highly recommend the PHO and the spring rolls.

Food was so good. We sat down, only heard Vietnamese being spoken from other tables and knew it was going to be lit.... and it was!

The broth was super refreshing and good! I loved the meat! The man was super sweet and quick to take order and kept checking on us! It was empty but i loved how chill it was. Super great when im back in the area ill be back! read more

PHO 52 Frederick - Number 3 and 6 :) - Vietnamese Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

The service was fast and efficient. The P1, their house special pho was well seasoned and perfect for a rainy day. I had the jasmine iced tea. read more

We randomly stopped here for dinner after snowboarding bc it had good reviews. I lowkey got scared when we stepped inside bc there was not a single viet or Asian customer inside however I am blown away ‍ We ordered the P3, P13, and B4 and they were all so good. My pho ick is when the noodles are too soft but these noodles were more chewy and al dente which I personally love. The ingredients were really high quality, the condiments weren't watered down, and the side veg was fresh. Also they gave us two plates of the veg which I am very thankful for bc I hate rationing out one little plate of bean sprouts. The servers were very kind and attentive and checked on us like five times. Also the restaurant was very clean and had open outlets so I could charge my dying phone. I am just extremely happy guys. Moral of the story don't judge a restaurant by its customers. This is like top 3 pho place of my life please come. read more

PHO 52 Frederick - P3. Tai, Chin, Nam, Gau, Gan - Vietnamese Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Good food. A lot of different options compared to your typical Vietnamese restaurants. Server was funny and made good conversation. Feels like a nice mom and pop shop read more

Sooooooo good baby couldn't get enough!! Authentic and best Vietnamese food I've had in Maryland and Northern Virginia (this includes falls church). The owner was very nice to come out and greet us and check on us. The employees were very attentive and quick to respond. Small mom and pop stop but great food. Pho - made with real oxtail (can also order oxtail) so you get real beef stock. Husband loved this dish Bun Bo Hue - packed with umami flavors so you know they used all the right thing. Bun thịt nuong - tender pork and perfectly cooked rice noodles. Has all the basics to make this dish so great (fat, acid, and salt) They go out of their way to make food with real ingredients tastes delicious. Wil definitely be returning. read more

Nice family run business with amazing food! The owners were friendly and each dish we tried was amazing. We even had the homemade chili which was so flavorful! We are not from the Frederick area but will definitely be back just to eat here! read more

This place came recently recommended by a Vietnamese friend and they did not steer us wrong. I'm a pretty simple Pho guy; I like it with chicken and not too over-flavored. To put it simply, it was THE BEST Pho I've ever had, getting it twice in one weekend, in fact. What's more, is that it did not lose any of its "freshness" along the trip home (like other Pho tends to do, I'm afraid). Well packaged too for easy combination and consumption (re: BIG plastic bowl enclosed). But because we were late picking it up, by the time we got home the broth had cooled off a bit. Now, normally I would re-heat because, while I don't like things too spicy, I do like my soup good and hot. But I could not be bothered with taking the time to fix this. Makes me think their slogan could be, "So Good, You'll Eat it Cold!" Of course it's probably better hot. But you get the picture. read more

Best Pho in the area! Must get their fresh rolls - we get the ones with beef and they are sooo tasty! Service is friendly and talkative. Will be our new date night spot. read more

Is no one really going to comment on the fact that this place smells like sewage? The menu is great and pho flavor is one of the best in Frederick but I not even the onions can mask what smells like a busted septic tank. I have to order carry out every time but the guy that answers the phone is very knowledgable and super friendly! 5 star for food quality but 1 star for ambiance. I'd recommend carry out only for the best experience! read more

best authentic pho spot downtown. plentiful meat, sauces, and vegetables. the house special pho and bun bo hue are my favorites. read more

PHO 52 Frederick - large house special pho and extra onions - Vietnamese Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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The food came out fast, was fresh and flavorful! Everyone was kind and friendly. Great value for what we paid. read more

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Food was very very good. The pho was very authentic with very clear beef broth with lots of meats, noodles and veggies. You can barely finish it but it's delicious. and the shrimp vermicelli was very tasty with nicely grilled shrimp and plenty of noodles and veggies to go with it. The service is excellent. Fast and friendly. The ambience is basic, but pleasant and clean. They could maybe use some soft background music. A very authentic Vietnamese restaurant then I'll definitely be returning to. read more

PHO 52 Frederick - Vermicelli with grilled shrimp! - Vietnamese Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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I nearly cried tears of joy into my bowl of Bun Bo Hue from the sheer pleasure of it. Seriously, for a moment I thought I was back in Saigon. This place is Frederick's best kept secret. I currently live in Frederick but I've lived in Philly, Baltimore, DC, and Orange County (near Little Saigon.) I also spent close to 3 months in Vietnam. I'm always on the lookout for good Viet food and it's hard to find. Some places start out good and then quickly Americanize. I drive to Silver Spring frequently and try every place I can. This place is AUTHENTIC. Small menu but that's ok with me. One thing I've learned is that food in the US will never taste like it does in Vietnam because the ingredients aren't the same. This is as good as I've had in the US and like I said earlier, it transported me back to Vietnam. The Bun Bo Hue comes with banana flower (a rare find these days) in addition to cabbage, sprouts and Thai Basil. You have your choice of traditional (pork knuckle, blood etc) or slices of beef. I also got the grilled shrimp rolls- those were just ok. I wish they used leafy lettuce instead of iceberg so it would have more flavor. Go for the BBH! I'm going for Banh Mi next time. read more

This restaurant truly deserves 5 stars! Service was pho-nomenal, the broth was delicious, the spring rolls were crunchy, and the avocado smoothie was soo good. Definitely one of my favorites! read more

I wanted to love this new place but sadly it turned out to be a pretty bad experience. My husband placed an online order for well done flank pho and a brisket and flank pho. We got home and open it to find both dishes are brisket only and extremely fatty. There is more fat than meat. Pretty disappointing. The broth is flavorful though! Maybe we can dine in at some point and have a better experience. read more

PHO 52 Frederick - "We'll done flank pho" - Vietnamese Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Great food and service. I usually get the Pho Tai and the broth is incredible - flavorful and rich without being too oily. read more

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My husband and I tried PHO 52 for the first time today, and we will definitely be back. The food was PHOnomenal! Customer service was excellent and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. read more

Pho 52 may well serve the best pho in the mid-Atlantic. And I say this as one who lived and worked in Vietnam for many years! I have enjoyed the pho here at least a dozen times and found the quality of the broth to be rich and consistent and the ingredients always fresh. But also look beyond the pho to other tasty items on the menu. My wife and I also enjoy the bun thit nuong, bun bo Hue and other items -- all wonderful. Service is always efficient and friendly. read more