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    Pho & Grill Olney

    3.6 (216 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
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    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Thai tea and taro bubble tea
    Victoria E.

    I love pho and it's especially perfect when it's cold and rainy outside. This location is always convenient because it's near my bank, and I always end up walking over to one of the nearby shops to walk off my food. The pho is good and always hits the spot. This used to be one of my go-tos though I will have to say that recently, it's a hit or miss because the broth sometimes feels like it's missing something. I've also had the boba here and it's also a hit or miss! Most of the time it's great, the boba is decent texture and the tea itself is good. Definitely satisfies the boba craving though.

    A3, A4, A5
    Starr D.

    Convenient location. Close to many shops. Great service, Friendly and efficient. Food came out pretty fast. Tofu summer rolls - yum Regular spring roll and Vegetables spring rolls are not bad, also are not the best. Pho broth- definitely needs some serious modifications, it was tasteless, not flavorful at all, especially comparing to other authentic Vietnamese pho restaurants, the pho is not very good. Despite they do come with decent amount of meats, which was great. Thai tea and bubble drinks- pretty good. Clean interior. Easy parking. Price- it is on the pricey side for a Vietnamese restaurant.

    Spicy beef tendon noodle soup
    Jane C.

    Why go to the IHOP next door when you can have the most delicious brunch in Maryland- Vietnamese style! No wait, quick friendly service, clean space! Special spicy beef tendon noodle soup sooo good- I drive 30 min cause there is nothing in Howard County that comes close! Melt in your mouth tendon and brisket! Regular pho also very good- I wouldn't recommend the sandwiches etc- better elsewhere!

    Noodles
    Heather A.

    We just picked up carry out pho since I'm sick and part of the order just made me more sick. I will start by saying that with the prices of meals lately, the price point is okay. They give a decent amount of meat - a change since my last review. The soup is ok, nothing amazing. In my opinion the soup could be a bit more savory. Also, they give very little noodle for a large bowl of pho. What made me almost hurl was the bag of condiments. The veggies were browning and cooking inside the bag giving an awful smell. The vegs couldn't be used which is a bummer since it's supposed to pair with the pho.

    Matt K.

    An Olney staple - always ordered the large P4 and spring rolls and enjoyed Will continue to stop by!

    M6. Grilled Pork Sandwich, P1. Eye-Round Pho, G4. Spring Roll
    Priscila S.

    This place is clean and cozy. The staff is also very friendly! All the food we ordered was fresh and had great flavor. We ordered two kinds of crispy spring rolls, round-eye Pho and a Bahn mi with grilled pork. So delicious and would come back again for more!

    Pho P10 - Noodle Soup NO Meat (Small)
    Gabriella C.

    I ordered takeout of pho with no meat & it was delicious! I still had some noodles left Over, this is getting your money's worth for $8.95 trust me. Perfect meal for a rainy day

    Joshua R.

    We came here on a cold and rainy afternoon and as always loved the Pho! We ordered the #1 pho which has thin eye round steak and noodles. The meat was perfect and not fatty which is what I like. The broth on its own has great flavor and you have all the traditional sauces and things to add to make it your own. We also ordered their grilled pork roll which is very god and features a small crisp stick that has this great crunch with a rice wrapper and a piece of grilled pork. The service staff was very friendly and checked in on us from time to time. The interior was very clean and has plenty of seating. Definitely willl be coming again!

    Spring Roll
    Christopher C.

    The service is friendly and fast. We got a large regular pho but the broth was slightly tasteless. The appetizers are always a slay especially the spring rolls and fresh summer rolls.

    P5. Brisket, Flank, Fatty Flank, Tendon and Tripe Pho
    Rose L.

    I was craving pho on a cold day, and I am so happy I found this place! Convenient location with plenty of parking. I highly recommend this place if you're in the area and want some yummy pho. The service is great. Very friendly and fast too! The restaurant has plenty of seating and is spacious. I ordered the P5 pho, and I love it. The pho comes in two sizes: regular and large. The regular sized bowl was plenty for me. It comes with the usual toppings (bean sprout, basil, jalapeños and limes). And don't worry - they have sriracha and hoisin sauce at the table. :) We also ordered the pork spring rolls. The spring rolls come with vegetables and a tangy and sweet sauce. YUM. What more can you ask for in a meal. Thank you to the people at Pho and Grill. I'm ready for my next bowl!

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    Jando S.

    Compared to its sister location in Gaithersburg, I find the Olney location of Pho & Grill to be a little lacking in certain areas. The subpar service and the lackluster food could use some improvement, which merits 3 stars at best for me. Some interesting observations from my experience: * They don't have prices on the menus. At least not the one that I was given. As a result, I had a little bit of a sticker shock at the end of the meal with total bill. At least, they give a small discount for cash. * Food wise, I had a number of items that were average at best. Pho was somewhat disappointing with a murky broth and sad condiments to come along with it. Goi cuon was of solid presentation but the sauce that came with it was definitely on the bland side. Was excited for the bun bo hue, but found it lacking severely in spice. I had some banh mi to go and was a little bummed out over the quality of the bread and semi-skimpy meat fillings. * Vietnamese iced coffee was real solid and super cold. I think they were refrigerated prior, which gives some added chill. * The restaurant has the potential for some natural lighting (and perhaps blinding sunlight) and have taken steps to shade the windows for customers. It might seem a little dark in here, at all times. * Not crazy about the service. Sure, it varies depending on who is working that day, but I sensed some apathy on the phone and in person. They're weren't mean per se, but they did not seem to want to go out of their way to make us happy.

    Additions to your pho
    Whitney L.

    I generally order carry-out at this location but last night I decided to dine-in with a friend for dinner because it was cold outside and we were both craving pho. When you walk in, you actually place your order at the counter. I personally don't like this as I feel like I'm paying an establishment gratuity based on service and I'm technically not being served if I have to physically go up myself to order my food (hence the 4 stars). We both just ordered water for our drinks last night but I noticed a lot of people do order boba here so I'm sure it's a popular option. You can't go wrong with spring and summer rolls at any pho place really and I had a small #4 (eye round flank) and my friend ordered a small #5 (brisket fatty flank). Both tasted delicious but they definitely could have added a bit more proteins into the dishes. What's great about this restaurant is that they offer special ways to save you some money. So if you decide to purchase 5 Banh mi's, you get a 6th one for free and if you decide to pay in cash, you receive 10% off your total. In my opinion, I still prefer Mi La Cay as my go to pho restaurant, but still an excellent option if you're in the area!

    Carroll N.

    Service was food. The man who took my order and my friend's was nice and helpful. The food was average. I used to go to the Gaithersburg location and I really enjoyed the food, but I haven't been to that location as I moved to another county. I ordered the Famous Grilled Pork Rolls as an appetizer and it could have been good but the pork was a but dry. Fortunately I checked when they brought it out as they brought me the wrong rolls. My friend ordered the pork banh mi and she had to ask for extra mayo because it was dry. She said it was better once it was added. I got a chicken banh mi to go for my husband. When I got home I separated the cilantro, cucumber, and pickled daikon so it wouldn't get soggy when he ate it the next day. In doing so, I noticed immediately how measly the portion of chicken was. My husband said the flavor was average too. He said other places we've gone to are better. In short, the food was just average. I would not return to this location if I was in the area. If I am in Gaithersburg, I'd be interested to see if the food is as good as I remember it. Tip: If you pay in cash they offer a 10% discount. Guess that offsets the average food.

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    I stopped in one day for a quick lunch. The bánh mì was fantastic! I would highly recommend.

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    Love this place! Love the veggie pho and Vietnamese coffee. Very friendly staff

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    Food taste like shit and I never order here again and banh mi is not fresh and don't like authentic

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    Service was excellent. I ordered Bham-mi jambon I believe. And I got sick. Unfortunately. Perhaps it was just a bad day that I went there.

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    I always order veggie pho. Food is delicious, however they are starting to price themselves out of my willingness to pay.

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    4.2
    (175 reviews)
    7.9 mi
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    Among Vietnamese restaurants around the DMV area, this place is so clean and nicely decorated. I…read morewent with friends and family so we tried different dishes. Ordering was so easy and simplified. You can just go up to the cashier to place your order and pick a table to sit down. We enjoyed our specialty drinks while waiting for our food. The fruit teas with boba and jelly were awesome. It had a nice sweetness with delicious jelly. Our food came out quickly. We started with fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce. There were a lot of large shrimps. The Golden crepe was huge with perfect crunchiness. This was perfect size to share with a few people. The Grilled Pork vermicelli was delicious. It was perfectly grilled with flavorful grilled onions. The P1 pho was yummy goodness with a hint of sweetness of the broth. The S4. Hue Spicy Lemon Grass Soup was good. I expected it to be very spicy which I was a bit concern. But it was a medium to mild spiciest. So I still have my taste buds to try the Banh Mi. We had B4 Grilled Pork and B10 Special Bahn Mi (so we can try the different meat). Like the menu stated the bread was freshly made with perfect crunchiness. The Bahn Mi were flavorful! It was perfectly balance with meat and vegetables. I'm definitely coming back.

    I've been craving a lot of Vietnamese cuisine lately. I decided to venture outside of my city and…read morelook at the Yelp reviews on where to eat Shaking Beef aka Bo Luc Lac. Which is French inspired dish. My friend raved about this dish.. Which I had to try, which is served with in a bed of veggies and rice. My friend had a golden crepe w and chicken pho and it was delicious. I normally go for a meaty pho but their chicken pho was a game changer for me. Broth was very rich and flavorful definitely not salty as most places over salt their pho. Service is 10! Im definitely come back and try their other popular items. I forgot to mention that their Vietnamese ice coffee is mmmm mmm good and a must!

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    Imperial rolls
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    Mi La Cay

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    4.4
    (904 reviews)
    7.8 mi
    $$

    This is your place for a great tasting, no frills Vietnamese meal!…read more My family and I have been going to this restaurant for many years now and it never disappoints. They had speedy service despite being pretty packed on a Saturday night and servers were attentive to all our needs. We got the beef banh mi, vermicelli noodles with beef, and pho with steak, brisket, and tripe - all very tasty, with generous portions, and reasonably priced!

    A neighborhood staple that never disappoints, this local gem has earned its loyal following for…read moregood reason. From the welcoming atmosphere to the consistently delicious food, it's easy to see why people keep coming back. Whether you're craving a comforting bowl of pho or one of their other flavorful dishes, there's really no wrong choice. On this visit, I ordered the lemongrass beef, and it absolutely hit the spot. The meat was flavorful and satisfying, and I was especially grateful that it arrived so quickly because I came in starving. If you're under the weather be sure to order their pho. It's equally impressive, with a rich, aromatic broth that will warm your belly (and keeps this diner coming back time and time again). The restaurant itself is cozy and inviting, yet surprisingly spacious with plenty of seating. It's the perfect spot to get together with friends or family for a quick lunch, or comforting dinner.

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    4.6
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    19.2 mi
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    Large group friendly
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    Stumbled upon SBS through a friend wanting to try a new place …read more.. And let's say we were not disappointed, tucked away in a shopping is a gem of place, walking into this place was presently surprised with the clean and modern vibe which is awesome So good job ! Now food ... Oh damn all of it was fresh ingredients and packed full of flavor. Homemade Nem Noung Coung was delicious and the dipping sauce for it was onpoint ... it had a nice peppery flavor to it which was a pleasant surprise and did well . The coriander chicken salad was fresh and on point .. fresh herbs makes the dish. Bo ne was full of tender cubes of steak and fresh pate so good .. Scallion noodles and lobster delicious ! Service was on point and very attentive aswell.. Definitely would recommend this place and come back when I'm in town!

    Saigon Bistro is a top Yelp recommendation with many great reviews as well as being very close to…read morewhere I live. Let me start by saying that the Pho was good and a good value. Nothing exceptional but good quality, good food And a fair amount of steak in mine for $16. I wish I could say the same about the service or lack there of provided by the two young female servers. For starters, they have zero communication skills. They drop things at the table and just stand there without a word. I did not receive the Vietnamese coffee that I ordered until I asked for it nor was I asked whether or not I wanted it with whipped cream - there's was no description on the menu so I wasn't aware it came with whipped cream. When we placed our order we asked for extra cilantro and received no cilantro at all. Once the runner delivered our food no one came over to ask how everything had turned out, if we needed anything else etc. The lack of communication, lack of attention to detail and quite frankly complete lack of personality turned a pleasant afternoon meal into a disappointment. It's a shame because I saw several other things on the menu that I'd like to try but I'm not interested in being in that unpleasant atmosphere again

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    Pho Nom Nom Gaithersburg

    4.2
    (96 reviews)
    8.4 mi
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    I was craving a good pho for lunch, as it had been so long since I had it. I used Yelp to help me…read morechoose where to go since I was in Gaithersburg for an appointment. Pho Nom Nom was close and had decent reviews so off I went. I walked into a pleasant, smallish restaurant with soothing decor. Several tables and booths were occupied, so I took that as a good sign that people liked the food. The server, Ben, was attentive and helped me choose a pho: slices of round steak and meatballs. I ordered a large bowl but should have gotten a small. A robot delivered my order to the table with the help of Ben, which was a hoot. I have to say that the scent of the broth hit my nose first and it was heavenly. The accompaniments of lime, basil, bean sprouts and jalapeno slices were very fresh. I added a few modest squirts of sriracha sauce and got to eating. The round steak was a nice surprise ... steak in pho can be very chewy and this bowl had decently tender slices. I have to admit I wasn't a fan of the meatballs. They looked like half slices of a firm sausage (for comparison). They didn't taste bad, they just weren't my jam and I enjoyed the steak more. Next time I'd like to try the steak and brisket. Comfort food is filling so I took my leftovers home so I could have the pho for dinner (yay!). Of course, I had to end the meal with an iced Vietnamese coffee. Strong in the best way and not overly sweet, I took it to go and it gave me plenty of energy to finish my errands throughout the day.

    Although the robot server freaks me out a bit, the human staff here are super friendly and helpful!…read moreOne gentleman actually came out and helped my mom into the restaurant when she was on a walker. I have not tried the pho here but I really enjoyed the bun rieu and the com tam plate my mom ordered. My bun rieu had an ample amount of good quality crab meatballs, fried tofu, shrimp cake, and pork blood. I added extra peppers and asked for a little extra shrimp paste for my soup but that's my preference. I got my fix without having to spend all day cooking or driving all the way to Eden Center. I had a bite of the grilled pork chop with rice which was delicious and the fish sauce was actually to my liking here! So glad they opened right in Gaithersburg so close to home.

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    Pho Nom Nom

    Pho Nom Nom

    3.8
    (976 reviews)
    6.7 mi
    $$

    This pho spot is very convenient and near me and I always come here when I'm craving some pho. In…read moremy opinion the soup broth is better than any other pho spot I've tried around the area. I also really like their Thai tea. Food comes out pretty quickly too. However, this place can get really busy and seating is somewhat limited since it is a smaller space. The tables are also close to one another but I don't mind it. During my recent visits though, I've noticed the portion sizes have gone down?? I usually order a small because I tend to get full fast lol and I felt like the bowl was smaller than before and there didn't seem to be much noodles or beef.

    Finally I found another good Vietnamese restaurant near my town. The food appearance and taste was…read morevery nice. I had a sampler appetizer platter, Vietnamese Shaking Beef with steamed rice, and grilled jumbo shrimp and crispy fried egg roll with rice noodle. Anyway, the dining room is quite tiny, and free parking is limited. It is rather better to avoid busy time like lunch or dinner. The service is ok, waiting time was not too bad, food came quickly more than I thought. But the staffs seem less friendly than other Vietnamese Restaurant I have visited. Overall, if you would like to enjoy just a delicious food, this place is fine for you, but if you also want to get great atmosphere, this place might not yet.

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    A cool looking horse decoration.
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    Vietnamese Shaking Beef - seasoned sear cubed beef - One of my Vietnamese favorite dish.
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    Vietnamese Iced coffee, so good & strong!

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