Food and service was good. It's not fine dining so the ambiance leaves a little to desire.

This is my go-to spot for pho. Compared to the other pho places in Knoxville, the pho broth actually taste good here. It isn't too sweet and the spices don't overpower but complement each other nicely. I have noticed that the overly generous portions of the meat has decreased a bit over time. The spring rolls and grilled BBQ pork rolls come with the peanut sauce; however, you can (and should!) ask for the typical fish sauce instead. The banh mi was on the correct type of bread compared to another place in town. read more

Worst Vietnamese restaurant I've ever been to. Ordered durian smoothie that doesn't taste nothing close to it. Also I ordered a special rice combination, the shrimps were boiled without any taste, shredded pork taste spoiled. Hungry or not please go somewhere else. It's not worth it at all. read more

I want to preface this review by saying that the staff were very nice and the place was really clean. Now, as for the food we had: 1.egg rolls 2.Pho Ga 2.Pho Dac Biet The egg rolls were quite good and the pho ga was average to good but the negative to the meal was the pho dac biet, A) the broth was very mediocre seeming to be almost watered down and very light on beef flavor. B) I asked for no tripe and I still received 2 small pieces. C) the rare steak and brisket were almost non existent D) there were actually 2 large pieces of beef but they were greenish looking and were tough and tasted like old reheated food. I've had good pho here but today made me glad there are other pho makers in town. read more

Delicious vegan pho soup. Felt portions of vegetables smaller than the price indicated. Spacious space so social distancing is excellent. Definitely will return! Close to excellent Asian market! read more

Hip decor, friendly waitstaff, and lightning fast food prep makes Pho 99 a solid choice when that distinct Vietnamese craving envelopes you. I was craving bun bo hue and couldn't find anywhere that served it from Virginia to Tennessee, so I was excited when I found out that Pho 99 did. The soup came out fast and steaming hot. I would say that the broth was spot on. It wasn't too sweet or too salty and had just the right amount of heat. The meat was flavorful too, but there was no pork shank or blood cake included. No deductions for that because they do say "Hue Style" soup. So why not 5 stars? The noodles! The noodles were overdone and bland. They did not take on the flavor of the broth at all and just tasted like you were consuming wet rice flour. I'm sure they know how to cook noodles, but today they must have left them submerged for just a hair too long. Will I be back? Probably not, but only because I doubt if I'll ever be in Knoxville, TN in the future. If you're on the fence about coming, I'd say It certainly warrants a visit. read more

This place is excellent. Family owned and run. We were traveling through Knoxville and only there for the night. We both had Pho. I had pho with sirloin steak and my wife had pho with just vegetables. Mine was the best Pho I had ever tasted. The broth and noodles were outstanding. My wife really liked hers as well, but didn't care for the tofu. We started with the spring rolls and those were very good. Service was perfect. prices were very reasonable. We found it impossible to finish the medium-size bowl. The only issue we had was mine, in forgetting to pick up my credit card when we left. We came before they opened the next morning and one of the morning prep cooks called one of the managers who told me he would be there in 10 minutes. He came in early just to give me my credit card. What fantastic service. Don't miss this place! read more

Came here because it looked good on the pictures , when I asked for more onion they told me it's premixed , I've never been anywhere that pre mixes pho . So when it was brought to me it looked old and nasty. We got crab Rangoon which looked like they had been reheated from days ago and we're HORRIBLE. When I asked to pay for what we ate and to send back what we didn't they refused and made us pay , even though nothing was ate . While asking she said " do you read? If you had business or job you would understand." Excuse me? How do you think we are paying , we work . Most unprofessional nasty pho I've had in my whole life . read more

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Pho Tai broth seemed thin, but had a generous amount of noodles and beef in the medium size order. Service was relatively inattentive, we had to wait and ask for water refills. Restaurant appearance is very pleasing, in decor, tables and chairs. I'd give it a second chance but on first impression it's not the best pho I've ever had. Other menu notes- they also offer some fruit smoothies including a durian smoothie if any adventurous soul wants to give that a gulp. Plating of the beef bbq spring rolls was pretty, those were tasty. read more

Pho 99 - Pho tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

This used to be my go-to spot passing through for Pho and other Vietnamese dishes. Their prices have increased and the amount of meat in the dishes has become noticeably smaller. I know times are tough but there are other Vietnamese restaurants in the area where this is not the case with just as good (or even better) food and better portion to price ratio. Disappointed. This used to be my spot. :( read more

Pho 99 - Vermicelli noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

My new go to pho restaurant in town. Family owned and friendly service. It's great to see another pho restaurant that is Vietnamese owned in small town knoxville. This leads me to think that the growing population is expanding into different hospitalities other than nail salons. The space itself is quite large and ambitious. It's great for large parties and potentially private parties. One thing that stood out to me was that the goi cuon came with pork that seemed to be marinated. It threw me off because most of the time goi cuon is gluten free with boiled pork belly. This marinated pork is suspected to have glutens. The pho has a great broth. Fragrant and not too sweet compared to its nearby competitor. Less sweet is also a good sign that they don't go overboard in adding MSG. Rather they take the time to make a bone broth the traditional way. The meat portion in each bowl is quite too generous but this is not me complaining. The food is on point and the service is a bit slow. It was slow because I went on day 2 of opening. Of course, the kinks are still being worked out. I will continue to be a patron and patiently await for the service to pick up. read more

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I love this place! The Pho is lit. They also have a very good B3, I don't know the name of it but the crispy pork is on point!

Great and friendly family oriented atmosphere with delicious pho varieties. They also have Banh Mi's of different types to choose, which I think is great for to-go food. Dessert smoothies are awesome as well. We came in hungry and came out satisfied. PS. The walls could use some wallpaper arts tho :D read more

Pho 99 - Appetizers and menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Amazing Pho! Not a lot of ambiance but it's comfortable and the food was amazing. Easy on/off the interstate. Prompt, attentive service. We will be back soon! read more

Decided to try Pho for the first time with some friends. I ordered the pho w shrimp. I don't think Pho is for me or maybe I didn't order a good one. There was something off about the shrimp, like it wasn't clean. The Pho just didn't seem to have much flavor. It did taste better when I added so sriracha sauce. But over all it was just underwhelming. The portions are huge so I had leftover, but I never ate them. I did love that they had the Vietnamese spring rolls and they were delicious. I'm willing to try it again w some better guidance. read more

Pho 99 - Vietnamese Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Very clean and friendly place. We ordered a few things just to try and really liked the sandwiches, coffees, and egg rolls. The pho was very good, a little extra on the fish sauce but the lime and basil helped that. The fried rice us okay. We would come again and try all the different phos. The stores around this restaurant highly recommended a stop here and there were a lot of regulars here as well. We're not from the area but would visit again. read more

Pho 99 - Vietnamese Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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I love Pho- when it's done right it's more than just a meal, it's an experience. The piping hot, spiced broth with the meats freshly cooked in it is amazing. The noodles in the soup take on the flavor, and when you add the fresh vegetables and herbs provided, and a squirt of fresh lime juice, it becomes out of this world. It's no wonder it's considered the national dish of Vietnam. It can be tough to find good Pho- and nearly impossible to find GREAT Pho. This place has a Pho that approaches greatness. The broth is very flavorful, but not overpowering. Sample it before you put any of the additions in, some of the spices are subtle and will be masked if you dress it up too much. It's more than just beef or chicken broth- It has a unique taste to it you won't find elsewhere. You have several choices of meat here- Or you can go with a combination of meats. If you're a bit adventurous, I'd recommend the PH-1, which has sirloin steak, Brisket, Shank, tendon, tripe, and beef balls (kind of a chewy, meat-loafy thing). All the meats are good, but to my surprise my favorite was the tendon- It was great, and this is the first place I've been that offered it. How do I even describe it? Think meat Jello, just a little more firm. Sounds terrible, but tastes great. Next time I'll order a meat combo that has more of that in it! Now it's time for the fun! You'll have a plate of various vegetables and herbs to add to it. The bean sprouts cook just a bit when they're put into the hot soup, but still remain crunchy to give a bit of texture to the dish... If you like spicy, experiment with the various chili pastes and sauces provided to you. Just be cautious and go slow- They are HOT, and a little goes a long way. They offer two sizes- Med and large. The Medium portion is HUGE, and I left with probably about 1/2 of it in a take home container. You'd have to be pretty hungry to get the large. We also tried some of the spring rolls- They were very good, and the peanut dipping sauce that they came with was great. So, what makes this place fall short of great?? While the food was good, some of the veggies served weren't that fresh... I also like it when my Pho is REALLY hot when served, to allow the veggies to cook down a bit. Overall, however, it was a good experience and we will be back! One note, if you're dining with children- They don't have any kind of kids menu. If your child is adventurous like mine, they can just share your portion, or they'll make a bowl of broth with just rice noodles in it. Otherwise, you're out of luck! read more

I've no idea if the food is good or not as I was never served. I was sat by a waitress with lots of empty tables. I then sat there for almost 10 mins and not one acknowledged my presence. And yes, they saw me. At least have the decency to say hi and get my drink order. So, off to the next place I went & never will I set foot in this place again. read more

Well, I love Phõ and have eaten Phõ in many cities when I travel for work. First, customer service was great and the restaurant was cleaned and I felt safe eating there. Next, the Phõ broth was good and clear as it should be. There were side ingredients to add with the Phõ as well so that is great. Now, the Phõ broth lack depth in reference to flavor. MSG and the sweetener should be at the minimal so the beef flavor can be enjoyed. While there was plenty of rice noodles in my bowl, beef portion was definitely an issue when I ordered the Phõ Dac Biêt special, a signature Phõ dish in Vietnamese restaurants everywhere. The 2 star rating was for customer service and Phõ broth! Btw, I also ordered extra meat balls for my Phõ so the whole bowl was $12.99. Highly disappointed with the portion ONLY!!!!!! I wish you well but it was my last visit with you!!!!! read more

Worst pho I ever had. I had a medium pho soup total $11.47. Overpriced and very little noodles, vegetables and chicken. I've had a lot of Pho in California where there are many Vietnamese, so I don't get their pricing and value. read more

I've eaten here several times and the steak pho is consistently delicious. The staff is always very friendly, informative and believes in good customer service. read more

I've visited them when they first opened. Every restaurant needs time to get situated, and I totally understand that. Visited them several months later. Still wasn't impressed so I told myself I'll never order Pho here again, but willing to try their other dishes. This lost recent trip I tried their Bun Bo Hue. Ok.... I've eaten so much Bun Bo Hue in my life I feel as though I have a valid opinion on it. First, the broth was really really good! Nice coloring when I put a spoonful of chili sate in, and the right amount of kick. The meat were "ok". They reuse most of the meat offerings from their pho, and added pork sausage. There were no pork blood nor any pork thigh. The garnishing sucked. A tiny piece of like that hardly had any juice, bean sprouts that weren't that fresh, and cabbage that was overly processed by machine. No banana blossom or purple cabbage but that's ok, lots of places don't either (mainly a home thing). With all that said, I still will say that I didn't enjoy it at all because the noodles were so over cooked, I felt like I was chewing on semi firm slime noodles. If you like your noodles super soft, then you will enjoy it. Me, no way.... won't be ordering that again either. I never liked their spring rolls either. Way too much lettuce in them and the peanut sauce I feel is poor. Their combination rice dish (Com Dac Biet) is pretty good though. Pork chop a little sweeter than traditional (tasted a bit like Chinese BBQ pork seasoning), but overall pretty good and enjoyable. Their Banh mi was awesome!! Apparently they don't serve it with jalapeños, so you'd have to ask. Regardless, they are really really good and I would definitely be back to those. And their smoothies and drinks are good as well. 3 stars from me because I would be back if I'm in the area and craving Vietnamese. I just wouldn't order their noodle soups because their pho both other times for me, the noodles were also over cooked. The broth is good though. Spacing/layout of the restaurant is still weird to me, and I guess nothing can change that. I mean it looks nice, just unfinished... and cold. Feels like you're dining at a banquet, and the other guests are sitting miles from you. read more

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First time coming here, and the food was absolutely outstanding. My dad and I are longtime pho lovers and it was just delicious and so soothing. We were on a long drive from Memphis, and having a bowl here at Pho 99 really hit the spot. The service was amazing as well, I highly recommend this place read more

Pho 99 - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Authentic pho for the area. I got the '99' and the spring rolls. Spring rolls were a bit small, but the pho was great. All kinds of meats included including steak, flank, tripe, and meat balls (very chewy). I got the order to go and they asked if they should cook the meats or if I wanted to pour in my own broth to cook the meats myself. read more

We love Pho 99! We recently moved to the area and have already gotten takeout multiple times. They make the process very easy and assembling the pho at home is perfect. A2 and P7 FTW! read more

I had a great time at the restaurant and the food was amazing, but they scammed me and charged me way more than i approved and refuse to rectify the situation. read more

It was a date night for I and my husband ( we tried to ignore our kid , lol ) Anyway, This place was nice, its definetly not an intimate setting the lights in this place are BRIGHT !! If you are a vegetarian they only have 3 options available ( sucks ) . It seems like they have karoake nights or maybe a band because there is a stage on the inside. They only serve beer no other alchol beverages. They do not have kids menu which is why my son told me to give it four stars , lol ! Yes, I will visit again ! read more

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Our go-to spot for phó. Staff is absolutely wonderful. Every time we come to Knoxville, we have to stop here. Prices are great, bowls are HUGE! I always get P12(chicken with chicken broth) and it hits the spot every time. read more

If you are looking for some aaaaamazing soup, you have to go to Pho 99. We had the veggie spring rolls to start, and they were delicious. I loved the peanut sauce. Then the Pho came out. I had Pho with shrimp in chicken broth. I had the medium size and the portion was HUGE. The broth was the best broth I have ever had. It was amazingly seasoned and it had great flavor. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and I loved the rice noodles. The food came out super quickly and I loved everything. I could seriously eat this Pho every day. Our server was very friendly and very prompt. I loved the restaurant! I will be back! read more

Pho 99 - Vietnamese Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Very spacious room, clean and appears to be maintained well. What they got right~ ordered the summer rolls and large sirloin Pho. While waiting, i noticed The room has two large tv monitors and runs Food Network and HGTV, glad to see support local. The distraction was not unwelcome. The pho came out hot and had good aroma. If you have a need for pho, the stop will help. What they could improve on- I did not love the peanut sauce that came with the rolls. I've had it many times throughout my life, this was down on the bottom in terms of "best". The pho too, is not my favorite I've ever had but the flavors were average. I think only a couple of tweaks and they will have it perfect. I give this place 4 stars as it is clean and the flavors were good. 5 is reserved for great. read more

One of the better pho places I visited in Knoxville. It is a rather big restaurant and pretty clean. They workers were so sweet and their service was great. We had The spring rolls which had too much vermicelli to substitute for the shrimp and pork. There was barely any shrimp or pork in the rolls. The pho was a bit oily to my liking and again not enough meat in the soup, but the portions were generous. Their Bahn mi sandwich was one of the better bahn mi I've had in this city. Their Vietnamese coffee and Thai tea are also great, but I didn't like the boba. Overall good experience! read more

Wanted to support a local establishment during covid. Kids got beef vermicelli bowl. Flavors were good but for $20, the beef quality was poor. Tons of bone and fat. I ordered vegetarian pho. About 2/3 of the way through I found a piece of meat in the bowl (omg!). I stopped eating immediately and when I very politely told the waiter he just shrugged "sorry". No offer to replace the meal or to give a discount of any kind. We will not return. read more

I have always loved pho and have been here multiple times and thought it was delicious. But just before my last visit I had returned from my first trip to Vietnam and was craving some more pho and wanted to try Pho99 again to see how similar it was to what I had overseas. I was not disappointed. The vegetarian pho was flavorful and delicious, yet not too sweet like others I've tried in the area. It tasted like what I had over in Vietnam, and I was very pleased. I also had the shrimp spring rolls, which again, tasted like what I had in Vietnam. The shrimp rolls weren't too chewy, which I've found to be the case at some other Vietnamese restaurants. The big tester was to try their cafe sua (iced coffee with condensed milk) because I absolutely fell in love with it and was worried I couldn't find somewhere in Knoxville that had some as yummy as I had. Theirs was just as strong as the coffee I had in Vietnam and was delicious. After coming back from Vietnam, I have found this place to taste more like the authentic food than other Vietnamese restaurants in the Knoxville area. I would definitely recommend Pho99 to anyone who's in town! read more

The food was great, best fried rice I've had for a long time. First time getting pho, so nothing to compare it to, but it was tasty.

First time visiting Knoxville Tennessee! We decided to have some Vietnamese, when arrived we were seated right away. We ordered some pho, bun bo hue, and banh mi (cha lua). Everything tasted good besides the poor veggies was wilted. Waiter was nice he checkup on us if anything else was needed, other staff wasn't very friendly (not even a hi once walked in). read more

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Some of the best Pho in Knoxville! The Ban Mi is delicious as well. The only issue I have is they aren't open on Mondays.

One of my favorites in Knoxville. Delicious, large portions of pho in a variety of flavors, great Thai tea and Vietnamese coffee, and delicious spring rolls (both friend and fresh). We come at least once or twice a month. Great, spacious, clean restaurant with attentive staff and plenty of room to try new dishes! read more

bruh, don't do it edit : i begging you, please don't do it. you will have instant regret. edit : i had to come back on here a 3rd time because of how unsatisfied i am. all i gotta say is, your eyes will deceive you. read more

Don't judge a book by its cover. This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is amazing. We stopped on our way to GA from OH, and we made sure to stop on our way back also. read more

I was blown away by how amazing the food tasted here. I was born and raised in Maryland, which has an abundance of Asian restaurants, and I feel like even the best pho I've had in MD falls short of the pho here. I'm just visiting, and saw that there was a new pho place that opened so I had to come here to see how it compared. The portions are generous, and the condiments that come with the pho (bean sprouts, basil, lime) are incredibly fresh. I came here two days in a row just to try out other items on the menu. This is truly a gem! Also, the french iced coffee is bold and has the right amount of sweetness& the thai tea also had tapioca bubbles! Best place for authentic Vietnamese food in Knoxville (: read more