I am a frequent customer to Pho Avina,it's close to work/Home. My experience today was the worst. I have never had issues with the staff or my order. But today I had a younger crowd of females waitresses all glued to their phones when it came to ordering. I had to wave them down just to get their attention. I ordered my meal the waitress didn't bother to write the order down so I assumed she knew what she was doing. As soon as my order came out it was incorrect and again I had to wave the girls down to fix the order. I am sad to say I will not be returning to Pho Avina because of the rudeness of the younger waitresses. Customers come first! Not our phones read more

The price is a little high for me. They don't give enough bean sprouts without asking for more. The pho broth is a little too sweet for me also read more

I met Craig W here for lunch today. We both had egg rolls. I had pho with sliced beef and shrimp. Craig had a vermicelli stew of some sort and a Boba drink. I was full but not stuffed, Craig could not finish his. When it comes to Vietnamese food I am still learning how to pick what I want and add stuff to make it my creation without overwhelming the taste of how it started. I liked what I had and will most certainly return to try something else. We arrived towards the end of lunch hour and there was a large party in the center of the restaurant and we got the only free table. I think they understand lunch hours and did a good job of getting us served quickly. read more

Food was mediocre and the service was non existent and oblivious. Will have to try a new place - couldn't come back here even for free. I will leave it at that. read more

Their Boba is the best I have yet to find near me in 85027! They are a bit out of the way still but worth the drive when I make it there. Taro boba the best....and they even have the authentic melted-on plastic lids for their cute lil cartoon encrested cups! read more

We dined there when they first opened and weren't thrilled - mediocre at best. But we did decide to give the place another chance this weekend past, and we're glad we did. A very nice pho, and milady wife enjoyed her noodle dish very much. Service was a bit distracted - they were quite busy, and it was hard to get a refill on my Coke - but not so much that it ever rose to the level of annoyance. I don't think that the place rises to the utter delish-ness of the old Avina's, but it's still pretty good :-) . We'll be back. read more

I am not a fan of this place but I've been here a few times with my Vietnamese friends... so I don't know, maybe I'm missing something? The flavor of the broth is okay, they give you a lot of meat, but I hate how quickly the noodles get soft. I like my noodles a little more al dente. I don't like the smoothies and milk teas here either, they taste like the powdered kind, and the boba/tapioca balls are always too squishy like they've been sitting in the water for too long (starting to notice a pattern?) The Banh Xeo was good here though, pretty big serving good for sharing. I would not recommend this place, there are better options in the area. read more

We came here for lunch. The servers were attentive to us right off the bat. We ordered pho. It was so good and so fresh.

The food used to be fresh and tasty but ever since the new owners have taken over I've noticed the quality has gone down. The pho lacks flavor and the grilled pork no longer taste fresh as it used to. There are other places in the area that seem to care about the quality they are serving. This place is no longer one of them. read more

This place makes good Pho and rice dishes. They offer hugh bowls for noodle soup. Their bun rieu is not so good. It's okay. I don't really like tomatoes cut into big slices. I prefer them really cooked. read more

Went here again, and I almost upgraded to five stars. This place is very reliable. The Pho was great and this time they gave us all the goods to put inside, cilantro, sprouts, mint, etc... I'll be back for sure. read more

I'm disappointed in this place. It use to be one of my favorites, but seems like it kinda gone downhill. The service wasn't as friendly as it use to be. The Pho seems so skimpy. I order a combination Pho, it's usually packed with meats but it only had 2 small slice of round steak, 2 small slice of brisket, a tenth of a meatball... what the heck happened? Felt really disappointed. On a good note, the dessert was good. They do really well with that. All in all i do like the place, just disappointed for today. read more

Their Chicken Pho was Delicious and I love their vegetable spring rolls. Service was great, portions were huge. Place is very clean we will definitely be back. read more

Absolutely love this place! I come here about 2-3 times a week during my lunch at work, and no matter what I order the food is always fresh and filling! Very well mannered servers that always treat me with respect. Ngoc is my favorite server here! If you decide to come ask for her! read more

3.5 * The lady who cuts my hair is from Vietnam and she recommended this place when I mentioned my love for pho. She said she really doesn't eat it very often since it's fattening (mind you I think she probably weighs about 80 lbs. so I think she needs more pho!!). I was feeling a bit under the weather so a big ol' steamin' pho bowl was right up my alley. I arrived a few minutes before they opened and people were already outside waiting-a good sign I thought. Upon entering I was surprised as this is probably the cleanest Vietnamese place I've ever been to-another plus! So, I order pho tai and pork egg rolls. The service was quick, and as more patrons entered the restaurant the staff welcomed everyone as if they were long time friends. My food arrives and everything is good, the pho broth is a little bit sweet than I personally would care for but has a good complex flavor. Ditto the egg rolls, you can tell they're homemade when they're imperfect. I thought their prices were a bit high but I certainly left with a full stomach. Though Pho Thanh is still my favorite, I would return to Pho Avina again another bonus it's not too far from the house. read more

Food is okay. Not that great. Drinks are super sweet and powdery. Service can be better if staff were more trained. Overall, id come back once in a blue moon read more

How does a big hot steamy bowl of awesomeness sound? If it sounds great to you, you need to hit this place up, it is fantastic. My wife and I have been here more then just a few places and every time it is great. I don't know how many times a week my wife is craving some of their pho. This place definitely has a lot more to offer then just pho. Between my wife and I, we have probably tried all the pho's on the menu. The chicken and the beef are always are go to soups. If you are feeling a little adventurous there are some more exotic meats you can try in your soup though, too. Last time I was there I tried one of their other soups, it was a spicey beef soup. It normal comes with the tendons, but I went ahead and skipped those this time. it was fantastic. It wasn't the usual rice noodles that you get in pho, which was a great change. It was a giant spicey bowl of deliciousness. While we haven't got much here other than soup, we have tried some of the appetizers and some of the Bánh mìs. They were good also. The Bánh mìs are pretty tasty. Some are better than others, for my taste. If you go you'll just have to try a couple and see which ones you like best. Don't worry, it will be enjoyable. With all these praises, you may be asking why I'm only giving it four stars. That would be a good question indeed. The only reason I'm not giving it five stars is the quality of the meat. From time to time, some of the meat is little bit fattier and a little bit more grisly then I would like. I understand that this meat selection is a huge part of what makes the broth taste so amazing, but It's my only real complaint about this place. read more

I am a Vietnamese so I like Vietnamese food. I have visited some Vietnamese restaurants around Glendale, AZ so I can make a comparison among them. IMO this is the best one in term of Pho and Bun Bo Hue (I only ate these two in Pho Avina). read more

The pho was excellent. Probably my second favorite in the valley, next to Viet Kitchen. However, service was bad. I was the only one in there, and had to ask for a water refill while the waitresses were gathered around a phone giggling. And the men's bathroom was gross. I washed my hands, but looking at the door & the light switch, my hands were probably dirty than before I washed them. read more

Had to write this review. I had been to Pho Avina quite few times and thought it was good not great in comparison to a few other places in the area. The convenience in location brought us back, even though it seemed like their portions were getting smaller and smaller. Today we ordered a takeout and I found a a cut fingernail in my noodle soup. I can't tell if its a finger or a toenail, but it still makes me sick thinking that I ate some of it. Its too bad because the mom here seems like such a nice sweet person, but somewhere along the line, whether its the cook or someone by the takeout boxes, someone is cutting their nails where they shouldn't. I obviously will no longer go there and suggest no one go there either. read more

Went here with a group of 7 people. tried the pho and it was really SWEEEET, to much sugar & skimpy on the thin steak. I've been eating Pho for years & I've never left a place feeling so darn thirsty....MSG anyone! Spring rolls...Welted lettuce & really oily noodles plus the peanut sauce was NASTY!! So waterd down..EWWW.. But the straw that broke the camels back was when they charged us $2 for chilli oil. We spent over $70 & bought bobas, which those were awesome in the place...WHO CHARGES FOR CHILLI OIL!!!?? With all that said, there are much, MUCH better pho restaurants in the valley....But then again, this is just my opinion. read more

Finally found some good Pho close! This place is clean and the staff are friendly. Portions are large come out fast.. They also have great deserts and Boba. I've been eating pho for 25 years around the country and recommended PHO Avina.. read more

I had lunch here last week and it was very good. I started with spring rolls and had a bun. Service was good and the food was great. I will be back again when I'm on this side of town. read more

First of all, I'm Vietnamese and born in Vietnam. If any body knows pho, I know pho. I've eaten at hundreds of places all across the country, from Orange County, CA to New York, NY including where pho itself was born...in Vietnam. I've had numerous people tell me to go try this place out so finally I did. I ordered the pho with just the beef(tai) and meatballs(bo vien), an order of spring rolls(goi cuon) and a boba shake. The pho was delicious, very tasty and amazingly sweet without having any MSG added to the mix. Thumbs up for me, the service was great and superfast and friendly. This is where I shall eat pho this side of the valley from now on. Only few places beat the dining experience here if you want Pho. As for any of the other dishes they serve, I cannot comment because I have not yet tried them but will soon. read more

Good Pho. Haven't tried too many other Pho restaurants in the Phoenix area yet, but this is pretty comparable to good Pho I have had elsewhere. The atmosphere is pretty interesting. There was some Vietnamese talent show on TV which was more than entertaining. The service was great. Very nice and attentive. The price was fair. From what I recall, it was about $9 for a bowl of Pho. read more

oh my goodness i love this place. several times a month. its a 25 minute drive from where i live but it is oh so good. the menu is diverse and being vegan they were so willing to create somthing new for me. they changed the broth in my pho and added some more goodies in there. also they even made me a special tofu dish that didnt use fish sauce... i love them. :) oh ps. you must try the durian boba drink!!!! read more

This was a stop on my Pho Tour of Phoenix when Angelina's was closed on Monday. Very casual, but very good. Very affordable prices with a friendly and attentive staff. For sweet tooths there is a "shaved ice" and fruit corner where you can get your Filipino sugar rush on. Glad I found this place on my GPS in a pinch and I would definitely revisit. read more

Somehow we have been hanging out at Imperial Outpost, the nearby game store, for years, without ever eating at this place. Fortunately, we remedied that error and won't make it again in the future. Awesome pho at a good price considering the size of the portion. Don't forget to add the plate of garnish to your soup. I thought it was missing a layer of flavor until I realized that the fresh parsley, cilantro, bean sprouts and lime wedge were intended to go IN the soup. It was perfect after that, and the oxtail version was only $7.99 for a huge bowl of soup that came with three good-sized oxtails. I think in the future I'd try the soup with round steak instead since it is a bit cheaper. We also had a pasta dish I'm sure I couldn't pronounce but it was delicious too. The pho was my favorite though. I'd never tried boba before but the one we had was good and there were tons of flavors available. I've seen some of the complaints about the service, but it was awesome when we were there. We were greeted at the door and they took our order and brought the food pretty quickly. Restaurant was a bit on the loud/echo-y side but there was a pretty consistent flow of people in and out the whole time we were there. read more

Found myself on the Westside and of course had to sample some well reviewed and well rated Pho! This is very nice Pho and fortunately for me I have four I ranked slightly higher that are closer to me in the East Valley, as this is very far to go for Pho. VERY nice broth, lots of meat (although a couple of pieces were a little tough) served by the little Vietnamese Lady who obviously is responsible for its delicate flavor. Beats out lots of very well regarded "Pho Joints," quite handily. Nice surprise and very close to my #3 ranked Pho Phind! read more

I drove over half an hour so I could eat here, so of course it's delicious. Probably the best Pho in town, and definitely the best variety I've seen. The Ox Tail soup is fantastic, and I've never had a bad experience. The staff is very friendly, and they think it's awesome if you're daring enough to order more traditional menu items like the special beef soup or the durian boba (which is really tasty, despite its stinkyness). The reason why I didn't give it 5 stars was because of how far it is for me to get there, so I only go maybe twice a year. If I could, I would go there all the time. read more

Ate here tonight for the first time and I'm really happy to report that their vegetarian options are plentiful and excellent. Had the spring rolls, the vermicelli salad, a curried pho, an excellent fruit dessert, and a simple tofu and noodle pho for my son. update...I've now been several times, and my only complaint is that the food is a bit inconsistent. It's never bad, and that's a good thing, but sometimes the curried soup is the best ever, and sometimes it's just okay. Will I stop going here? No! Would I recommend it? Absolutely. But I would like to see the dishes be a bit more consistent...that's all. read more

I really like this place !!! The taste is good but I like people there. The servers look like they are brothers but all are very quiet but kind and don't bother you with over kindness. And their boba tea is the best in town !!!! read more

Good but not worth a revisit. Pho 43 still reigns supreme in my heart and is worth the extra mileage. Back to this place... pros they have boba tea. The Thai tea is good but the milk tea was off (hopefully) otherwise it is extra bitter on a regular basis. They also have shaved snow which I did not try but the table next to us looked like they were enjoying it. I would stop by for a Thai tea if I am in the area but not the pho or sesame chicken. read more

Came in for Boba and was pleasantly surprised they had a Pho menu. Chicken Pho and Taro Boba, savory and sweet, the perfect combination on a cold, winter evening. 5 stars all the way! read more

This place was ok. The pho isn't as great as I had expected from the reviews. They gave me a small plate of veggies and I had asked if I could have a little more. I was unknowingly was charged extra for it and the quantity of the extra dish wasn't worth asking for. Normally pho restaurants don't charge for meaningless side dishes, but I guess I should've tried their boba to make my experience more worthwhile. read more

I've never had pho before, so i can't compare this place to anywhere else (hence only 4 stars), but i thoroughly enjoyed my food. For the record i ordered the meatball and shrimp pho. if i had anything to do over, i would have ordered more spring rolls. they were fantastic! We went on Saturday for dinner and it was relatively slow. The service was at a perfect pace and friendly. it will definitely be a common stop. read more

Been there more than a handful of times and nothing stands out. The pho/entrees/boba drinks are all just 'Eh.' Pass this up and go somewhere else! read more

Best Pho hands down, Boba bar has a good selection. Very clean too!

All I have to say is this place could only feed children, the portions are for 5 year olds. I just got so upset when I got my food, I didn't even want to eat it. The taste of the food is okay, but there is really no point in eating at a restaurant that cannot even remotely fill you up. read more

The elderly woman who works there (pictured in the reviews and photographs along the walls) is very helpful in pointing out veggie friendly items. I had the vermicelli bowl with veggies and spring rolls (no fish sauce). Quite delicious... No leftovers. My bf enjoyed his Pho Ga. For dessert I ordered the sweet potato cake with pineapple sauce which I was told was just sweet potato, flour, and water. Very good. Far too sweet as an appetizer though. Good family restaurant. Wish it was closer to la casa! read more