This is a more beefy and spice forward broth. For those that like a more beefy and spice heavy broth, this is your place. Meat is very tender. Honestly a little toooo tender. I wonder if they marinated the meat because it is soooo tender. Otherwise noodles and soup is solid. I also want to note that it came piping hot! This trip, most pho bowls were not piping but this one you see the steam! So def think it's worth checking out. read more

Pho 54 - Pho tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was good! I was hoping for shrimp but some places don't have seafood on Bellarie.

Solid bowl of pho. I would say the broth is very beefy if that makes sense. They also have the option for fresh, wide noodles but we just went with the regular noodles. Good portion of meat and noodles. I would highly recommend!@ read more

Pho 54 - P1. Pho Special (Pho Dac Biet) - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Bad pho n bad service. So rude. Do not go there. If I can give 0 star, I would do it. Bad vibe!!! :(

The pho competition is very high, especially in Houston, but Pho 54 is probably one of the best ones I've had. Tip: Make sure to ask for fresh noodles! It doesn't cost extra and I feel like they taste better. What stands out about Pho54 is the amount of meat they give. Many pho spots tend to give an average amount or skimp out but at Pho54, there's plenty which I appreciate. The broth is pretty solid- maybe Pho Dien's broth is slightly better but honestly, it's pretty comparable. I also love how you can choose up to 4 different meats since I usually only like tripe, steak, brisket, and fatty brisket (not many pho spots have this combo and you'd usually have to get tendon with it). This is my go to spot for pho from now on! read more

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When the morning strikes the sky, my eyes awake When the night welcomes the moon, my eyes close I think but there is no thought I feel but there is no emotion I sleep but there is no rest The light is passing but I remain While the clouds float by While the leaves fall I remain I eat but there is no flavor I smile but there is no laughter I live but there is no life The world is moving but I remain While the wind blows by While the rain drops I remain While the storm dances by While the sun shines I remain With all the things happening in the world right now, it's hard not to fall into a state of depression and numbness. But despite it all, I dragged myself out of bed this past Sunday and made my way to try Pho 54. [Pro tip - park in the back lot along Turtlewood Drive to avoid the chaos of Saigon Plaza during Tết weekend] Good thing I was on a solo lunchie because there were no tables available when I walked in. But I still got seated at a table that they quickly cleaned! I ordered the chicken pho dry style (pho ga kho). Food came out so quick and y'all the first bite finally brought some life back into my soul. I appreciated the chicken being deboned and sliced so nicely. The side sauce that you pour on the dry noodles was money! I'm so glad I ordered one to go as well. Thank you Pho 54 for bringing me a bit of comfort during these uncertain times. -Sailor out read more

Located in the heart of Little Saigon, Pho 54 is the place to go if you're looking for some noodles. They serve a wide variety of pho, including both beef and chicken options. I had the dry chicken pho (pho ga kho), which I'd definitely recommend if you've never had it before. Dry chicken pho comes with a bowl of noodles and chicken, and the soup in a separate bowl. This was my first time trying it so I looked up how people usually eat it: alternating between one bite of noodles and one spoon of soup. You can obviously do whatever tickles your fancy but I enjoyed eating it that way. It comes with 2 sauces: a dark one that tasted similar to oyster sauce and one that was kind of like a chili fish sauce. Both were great...I suggest adding both to the noodles (I used about half of each). You'll also find chili sauce on each table, which is the third and final ingredient I added to my noodles/chicken to give it a kick. Great food accompanied by a friendly owner and casual environment definitely make Pho 54 a restaurant I would go back to! read more

Pho 54 - Dry Chicken Pho (Pho Ga Kho) - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pho 54 is the type of establishment I would bring my family and friends to eat delicious food at an affordable price. Ordered their oxtail pho and oxtail BBH and they were both nothing short of amazing. The oxtail was so tender and fall off the bone. They threw in multiple pieces of varying sizes into each bowl. If you've been shopping for oxtail at the grocery stores over the past decade or two you'd know the price per lb has absolutely skyrocketed so I was super super impressed by the amount of oxtail included for the price, amazing value. Was so stuffed by the end because the bowls were so big, not a bad problem to have :) Service was quick, and they were happy to still serve us despite near closing hours for the night. Can't wait to be back! read more

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Rarely write reviews, had high hopes for Pho 54 but unfortunately disappointed because of following reasons: Their Bun Bo hue is decent but: 1. What kind of bbh that doesn't have mint/purple leaf? 2. The portion is so so tiny, I eat like a bunny so usually a small is more than enough for me. From Bellaire BBH Duc Chuong all the way to bbh co do 2 up north etc I've never seen a small with half of pork hock and such tiny, broken noodles Not gonna talk about the flavor because it is decent. read more

Pho 54 - B3. Bun Bo Hue Dac Biet (Special) - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Really good Pho and Bun Bo Hue! Usually when places serve both dishes, one is not as good as true other but both were exceptional. The pho broth was hearty and beefy and for a small bowl, the portion is huge. However, I do think that the brisket meat was on the chewy side. The Bun Bo Hue was also great, the broth with the shrimp paste brought out more flavor and the spice level was perfect for me. One thing that I highly recommend is the Bone Marrow with the Baguette. The Bone Marrow was so fatty and the meat was very tender and delectable. Overall, 8/10. read more

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Stopped by on a Saturday morning, and the restaurant was lively but not packed. We were seated immediately. Menus were conveniently already set up on the table. Together, we ordered the salted plum limeade (the salty plum taste overwhelmingly beat out the limeade taste) and Vietnamese coffee (very strong and delightful). We also ordered the bun bo hue, oxtail pho, and brisket pho (my order). I loved the light but flavorful broth that wasn't too oily and the lean brisket that was soft without the extra distracting fat. They used fresh, flat pho noodles which I enjoyed too. Servers spoke Vietnamese to me, but there were non Vietnamese parties eating too. read more

Pho 54 - Left: B3. Bun Bo Hue Dac Biet (Special) Center: P4. Pho Nam Right: pho duoi bo (oxtail) - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was excellent and the portion was large! There was a lot of meat in our portions. Would highly recommend coming to try it out. Service was good. We chose a spot to sit at and our order was taken at the table. We paid at the counter. read more

Pho 54 - P1. Pho Special - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pho 54 was wonderful! The dry pho was something that I don't see at many restaurants. This restaurant was recommended to me and it did not disappoint! I ordered the dry pho ga. It comes with two bowls of sauce and a side of soup. The sauce is meant to be mixed in with the noodle dish. I would gradually add the sauce to the bowl, mixing and tasting as you go to ensure the flavor is right before adding more. read more

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Came here with higher expectations because of the reviews but everything we ordered were little too salty. My friends and I ordered the baguette with bone marrow, bread was really crispy and paired well with the light marrow, a lot of marrows in the bowl actually too. We also ordered the lemon pepper wings, they were juicy and tangy which I like. Then we each got a bowl of pho with meats of our choice. I still give it 4 stars because good amount of proteins in each bowl despite of the size we ordered, very filling, but the soup lacked the cleaner broth flavor. The color looks darker than the pho I usually get from other places, and it's bit more oily and salty. We all had to get refreshers from the same plaza after this dinner. Service was fast and friendly though. read more

Pho 54 - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Given how well documented Pho 54 has been in blogs, videos, and social media, it might feel like a mainstay that's been around a while. The reality is that it's been a short handful of years for them, but they've clearly established a presence in a short amount of time due to their tasty fanfare worthy bun bo hue and pho. Kim Son Plaza is blessed to have them in the mix. They've done well maintaining the place with a modern and clean look. After a few years, even the sharpest places eventually have some wear and tear, but Pho 54 has done a nice job of keeping the place looking spiffy. The seating is ample, the bathrooms are surprisingly clean, and the general ambiance is ideal with a mixture of families, young and old, adventurous and curious. Their version of pho gets a big thumbs up. The broth is on point and the meat portions are excellent. Recently I enjoyed their dac biet, which came with very soft tendons, very fatty brisket, and a melt-in-your-mouth short rib. Bun bo hue was also very high up there, with a flavorful broth, and plenty of fixins for a hearty bowl. I don't think the latter is all that spicy but the overall makeup is good enough to make it a consistent go-to. Another pleasant surprise is how tasty their pho ga is, with a rich clear broth and nice chunks of chicken meat stewing in the bowl. Anyone who is looking to mix it up should try their xi quach (bone marrow) with a banh mi baguette it's the perfect fatty dip for a nice savory finish. Prices seem to be average at around $13 for a large bowl of pho or bun bo hue. Since the entire menu is dedicated to noodle soups, there really isn't much to order beyond cha gio and their canh ca chien (chicken wings). Service isn't terrible, but they're not particularly amazing either. I would consider coming here during the weeknights since the wait on the weekends can get long. Bring an appetite and a few hungry mouths to feed and make Pho 54 a must-try spot on the pho-itinerary. read more

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I stopped by with my parents during our trip to Houston! We were feeling homesick and wanted to have some Vietnamese food so we tried this spot while driving through Little Saigon and Chinatown. The service was good and we had no complaints! We stopped by on Saturday evening around 6 PM and it wasn't really busy then. I ordered a Pho Bo Dac Biet and it was massive! It did only come in a large size as stated on the menu, but honestly the portion of meat they gave me was unexpected. I thought they'd skimp out and give me more noodles than meat but I was wrong! Even when I thought I was almost done eating, I kept finding pieces of meat in the soup! It was warm, hearty, and delicious and came with a good variety of cuts. I also ordered a thai tea and it was massive too! I'm not complaining though because I love thai teas and this one was made well. A bit lighter in color and creamier than I'm used to, but still super yummy! It took me a while to finish. Overall, this meal was satisfying and I enjoyed it! This spot did not disappoint! read more

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Not pictured; also ordered banh canh, thai tea, and wings(all very good btw) it only gets one star knocked out because sometimes the service can be hit or miss but the food sooo makes up for it!! The broth here has to be some of my favorite ever! I knew this place was gonna be good when i saw it was ran by older ladies and the main demographic was older people! This was my first time also trying banh canh and the broth was so flavorful that i didnt need to add any sauce to my soup! I have been coming back quite frequently and it always hits! I always bring my out of town friends here and they can vouch that this place is legittt read more

Pho 54 - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Enjoyed a delicious bowl of pho tai (beef) with a sizable group of 12! The restaurant was pretty packed but patron traffic was constantly moving/rotating with a very brisk diner turnover as the food here is so tasty! read more

Pho 54 - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

The bun bo hue was great! The service was super quick and they were so attentive. Our party was for 8 people and we were in and out of there so quick! The small size was enough for me as the large was massive. They had pho as well as dry pho which everyone seemed to enjoy! read more

With the amount of food you're getting with the price, it may just be one of the better deals you can find for good Pho and in Houston Drinks are made by what I consider a Boba master. Highly recommend all around read more

Pho 54 - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

This spot was more of a 3.5 star rating. But, I rounded up since there was good customer service here. The interior was pretty plain. However, there were ample tables and chairs. It also wasn't crowded on a weeknight. I was definitely craving pho, so I ordered the large pho with beef meatballs and lean steak. The bowl was big and there was plenty of broth. They were also generous with the veggies/herbs (e.g., basil, cilantro, and chiles). But, the rice noodles were kind of thin, and didn't taste like pho noodles. Yet, it was still pleasant to eat. They didn't skimp on the meatballs. I think there was a decent amount of lean steak underneath. Due to the OG sriracha shortage, this restaurant, like many others, had to provide alternative brand sriracha sauces. It was still ok when mixed in with the hoisin sauce in the pho. Their egg rolls were delicious, although not anything different than what I'd eat at other pho restaurants. I would say the same for their Thai tea drinks. I did appreciate that the food was affordable and was served quickly to our table. Overall, if I'm in the Kim Son complex area, I'd return here to get my pho fix. read more

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No wait on a weekday early lunch and seated immediately. Ordered a large pho w/tendon, fatty brisket, tripe for $12. Good amount of noodles and meat. Hot broth but a bit too bland for me. Got in and out; paid with credit card and no issues. read more

Pho 54 - the interior of a fast food restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Highlight: Phở gà khô đặc biệt and coconut juice Super flavorful and the broth was mix of a chicken's interior. Lots of different textures but the chicken pieces itself were really tender. Veggies were fresh. The broth it came with was also flavorful and hits the spot. The coconut juice was refreshing but the coconut pieces itself wasn't as soft. Hospitality: Fast service. Honorable Mention: Decent amount of seating inside and overall generous portions. read more

The place has great BBH and underrated Pho. They now offer the wide noodles for the Pho. At the heart of Bellaire, worth to check out.

This will be my many many visits and the food so far has not been disappointed. Keep up the good work, the Boss lady is always very pleasant. The noodle soup is still very hot and tasty. I order some egg rolls. wings, and bone marrow soup as appetizer this time around the egg rolls was great. So keep up the good food and will visit more later. read more

This is the pho place in the same plaza as Kim Son. It seems so small compared to the majestic Kim Son. For lunch on a week day, they were pretty busy. Parking is easy. There are so many spots. It had just rained, so there were huge puddles everywhere. I had to park farther from the restaurant. I got to try both pho and bun bo hue. I thought they were both pretty good. My eating partner said the bun bo hue might have had a bit too much fish sauce for his taste. You have to go up to pay at the register when you finish eating. They give you take out containers if you have leftovers. Service was eh. I thought the young girl either didn't understand us well or didn't speak English well. read more

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Absolutely love this place. Their oxtail soup is the best I have had anywhere. The both is top notch. I only wished they had more food options. Fresh spring rolls and rice plate options would nice. This place isn't the most fancy, but the food is fresh. I recently had to report Pho Sapa to the health department for reusing leftover vegetables from other patrons, but to my horror the health department told me during the surprise inspection they were caught reusing food from both bins. While the staff cleaned tables I witnessed them throwing leftover vegetables in one bin and leftover food in the other. Again Pho, Sapa ADMITTED to REUSING LEFTOVERS from BOTH bins. I'm so glad Pho 54 DOES NOT do this. Thank you for serving your community with good business practices. I will never venture out to other pho places again. Pho 54 will always be my go to for pho. read more

It's a big "WOW". I come in here with my friend. Was seated right away. Waitress was nice and attentive. I order B3 Bun Bo Hue Special (small $11.95 & large $12.95). What is different from the other Bun Bo Hue is they have the "steak slice". Everything in my bowl was "DELICIOUS". The broth was made perfectly. Definitely will come back and try other things if not the Bun Bo Hue is the best compare to other places. It's been awhile since I have had a good bowl of Bun Bo Hue. read more

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Came here with my roommate a few months ago to get some pho because we both wanted something comforting. I hadn't tried this place but heard about it from another person so I gave it a try. We were seated immediately and allowed to pick where we wanted to sit. After being given menus, the server walked away and never came back to us until we had to get someone's attention so we could order. Afterwards, the food came out fairly quickly but no water or utensils were given (my roommate asked for a fork and spoon). We weren't given water until I was practically done with my food when 2 cups of water were finally brought over to us (which I had asked when our food was brought out initially). I enjoyed my Pho overall. It has decent flavor and it looked like alot of people also came there to enjoy the food. I saw some small families with little kids ordering. I would say the place is alittle cramped but they're making due with the space that they have. read more

We went to Pho 54 (Chinatown) over the weekend and we had the most unpleasant services ever! After I ate, I went to the restroom but then I found out there was no soap. I asked one of the waitress and she said, "we're out!". So I went to the lady owner and asked her the same, and her response was just as rude, "we don't have any!" Instead of telling me, I will replenish some, their response was like, "Maintaining sanitary conditions is not at the top of our list." Besides the rude behavior, the unsanitary condition of their restrooms, their Pho is not the best to be frank. I will cross this restaurant out from my list of go-tos! You might reconsider before you visit this rude restaurant. I would give them ZERO star if I had that option. read more

I LOVE pho 54. The item to get here is definitely the Pho ga kho (dry chicken pho)! Very delicious with vibrant flavors and you don't really find this dish done well at many places. It featured chewy noodles with well seasoned chicken and fresh herbs on top. I also love the Bahn Mi Xi Quach (bone marrow broth with baguette)-- very flavorful with a generous serving of bone marrow!! Pho 54 is one of my favorite pho places and I love recommending it to all of my Houston friends! read more

Pho 54 - Bahn Mi Xi Quach, Pho Ga, Pho Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Amazing amazing amazing. Want authentic Vietnamese bun bo hue or pho? Then you have found the restaurant! Ambience is laid back and clean. Food are AMAZING. Price are reasonable but considering how big and how much food you get with punches of the flavors of each dish, it's so worth it. Pho bo is a sweet beef bone broth so skip out on the sauces. Try the broth first! All I need was spicy homemade chili. Rau mau is also delicious so don't skip out on the drinks but if you're just a water person, no worries... it's filtered water, not tap salty water. Friendly staffs though expect to be left alone (typical for Asian laid back restaurant). The aunty (owner) is friendly and speak perfect English for those who doesn't speak Vietnamese. Don't be timid from coming to a Vietnamese restaurant, highly dense in a Vietnamese plaza. By the way, did I mention how amazing their bun Bo hue are? It's delicious, packed with the right amount of spice and flavor of how bun bo hue should be. After so many years, I finally found a restaurant with delicious bun bo hue to my Vietnamese-taste-bud-liking, who also give me enough side veggies to add to my soup. Tip: you pay at the register, cash and/or credit. You will be seated by a host and order at the table. read more

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Overall I'd give this a 4.5 star review. The Pho had a nice flavor. They didn't have an option for seafood pho for what I could see. I did like the option that you could customize your phone with the variety of different meat. The tables were clean, the bottles of Sriracha and hoisin sauce were full. We did arrive at 3 o'clock, so it wasn't very busy on a Thursday afternoon in February. I'd recommend this Pho location and leave some time that you can explore the other stores in this area. read more

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Great Bon Bo Hue！The soup is very fresh and tasty. Love it！ The environment is clean. Great Bon Bo Hue！The soup is very fresh and tasty. Love it！ The environment is clean. read more

The food is consistently good, especially the bun Bo hue. The bone marrow dish is wonderful too. The only improvement is for them to keep the flavors consistent for to go orders. We live across town and brought home bun no hue and the broth was not the same. It was saltier than when we ate it in person. read more

I'm from New York, where a bowl of pho can cost up to $18-$20 now, but still be lacking. My family and I stopped by Pho 54 on a trip to Houston and was blown away by their pho bo (beef pho). First of all, the large was $12 and was PACKED with different cuts of beef and noodles. I couldn't even finish an entire bowl (on the other hand, one bowl isn't enough for me in NY). Service was also extremely friendly. We tried the spring rolls and a couple of drinks as well. I ordered a drink that needed improvement, hence the star reduction, but I'd return for pho in a heartbeat!! read more

Pho 54 - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pho 54 has the best Pho Ga Khó (dry chicken pho) I've ever had! The service is nice and warm & it feels like you're at home. Ambiance is small and cozy, I can see how this place could fill up fast. read more

Food: 5 Service: 5 Ambiance: 4 Food- I live around an hour from this place and still find the food worth the trip. Here's a short review on everything I've gotten: (Banh Mi Xi Quach/Bone Marrow Soup With Baguette): So fatty and rich! Try to resist the urge to get this every time because it is so fattening, but always so fulfilling. (Pho Dac Biet/Pho Special): Always nice to enjoy a hearty bowl of pho. Provides a nice richness that is easy to slurp up. (Bun Bo Hue/Spicy Noodle Soup): This is amazing. Only complaint is quality control. Still, always great and strong. No matter how smelly the shrimp paste is, you still need to put it in to truly enjoy this dish. (Banh Canh Ga Dac Biet/Viet Udon Chicken Noodle Soup Special): This is great stuff. My personal preference of the menu. It's a light soup full of delicious meat. Dipping the meat into the provided sauce elevates this dish tenfold. Service- Kind, welcoming, and friendly. Always seems to feel quaint and inviting, despite its rising popularity. Food comes out quick, and I appreciate the direct interaction between the manager and her customers. Ambiance- Very typical setting that could use a bit of renovation. Despite this, it also adds to the homemade atmosphere of the place, which I think is to the benefit of the restaurant. What a great place to enjoy the staples of Vietnamese cuisine. There are hundreds of restaurants in Bellaire, yet I always find myself returning back here time and time again. read more

Food came out pretty quick and service was good. They were very attentive. The bun Bo hue was good and they gives you a lot of meats. My husband had the dry noodle bowl and he enjoyed it. He said it was flavorful and very filling. read more

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Om Wow, Pho 54 is a GEM, recommended by Yelp friend Tri D. (Thanks/Mahalo!) On our last day in Houston, we had to squeeze in this visit to Pho 54, luckily they open early at 9 am so we made a last stop before heading back to Dallas. I've never have Pho for breakfast or usually don't eat breakfast, but since I am on vacation, I had to accomodate and I am so glad I did. We were the first set of customers to enter Pho 54, & the final verdict: I am so happy to share that my party of 6 ENJOYED their pho @ Pho 54, super super tasty & authentic! Although Pho 54 has Bun Bo Hue, Everyone had pho of course, I got the Pho Ga Kho, which is the dry chicken pho with side of soup, first time trying this style of pho and I did enjoy it although I saw everyone's huge bowl of pho noodle soup and I wanted more broth since my bowl was small. Next time when I visit & already on my mind to visit soon, I am going to get chicken pho, I need to try that ghost pepper wings, just noticed it now. The soup broth is very flavorful and the chicken, Yums!! This is how chicken should taste like in pho, free range chicken. I could really taste the difference. I always order chicken pho, since I don't eat beef and I can't stand when the chicken is hard to chew. Everyone ( my siblings & mom) raved that their pho was yummy & Since I treated, I was happy to hear that. Service was great, both workers were friendly. Restaurant is on the smaller side but really nice, clean, and prices are so reasonable! FYI. Get the Dried shredded pork ($20.) for sale near cash register (cash only for this) I bought one and am enjoying it slowly with rice/rice soup, good comfort food. I regret not buying more. All in all, great pho enjoyed by all /Pho 54 is one of my top 3 favorite restaurants, that I will be back for! I am counting down the months til my vacay here again! read more

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