Best Pho in Modesto area. Am from San Jose, so I am very particular when it comes to Pho, but this place reminded me of home. Will be visting whenever I am in town. read more

The food here is solid - I like the vermicelli dishes, I believe I order #42 which is rice vermicelli noodles with lettuce, soy beans, carrots, cilantro and my personal fav pork (although you can get chx or beef). It has a side bowl of broth that I always add a few extra bits of the rooster hot sauce, and some plum sauce to. Be Aware - this is not a hot soup. I've brought people here and they ordered it and were disappointed because the veggies are all cold. Although my friends who order Pho are always happy. The Vietnamese coffee drinks are great - they will keep you up if you are caffeine sensitive! So why not five stars? It's not the cleanest place in town, and the carwash along the sides and back create an jarring juxtaposition of services. A Complicated way of saying no ambience... Definitely come by here with your appetite! read more

Giant portions, an extensive menu and, if you're lucky, a hilariously witty older Viet waiter to top it off! -There are so many choices for pho, bubble tea, vermicelli, rice and more! They even have pictures of the beef cuts so this is the perfect place to introduce Viet food to someone. -The portions are HUGE. As in Man vs. Food huge. And well flavored. And not very expensive. Be prepared to wait at least 15 minutes but it's totally worth the wait. -The pho noodles are very different from the ones I've had previously in the east coast, they are tiny and I recommend a fork if you're not that nimble at chopsticks. -This is a true Asian style restaurant in terms of service. Which means they don't come pester you regularly unless they're refilling your water or bringing you food. Be confident and kindly flag your waiter down if you need something. read more

Pho Bac Noodle Palace - Taro boba! Yummy but the boba was a bit too soft. - Vietnamese Near Me - Modesto, California

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I walked in, waited for ten minutes or so for a menu. One guy brought me some water. Ok, about three other tables were seated. Made my decision and waited. And waited. The only one that acknowledged me was the guy that gave me a glass of water. Waitresses moving back and forth, not even looking at me. 20 minutes later I'm still hungry. Had to leave. Making bad fast food choices. read more

I only came here to pay for my carwash (Modesto Hand Car Wash), otherwise I wouldn't think about coming here. Menus were taped on the wall making the place look cheap. I ordered tofu vegetable spring rolls as a snack. Very disappointing! The 'vegetables' was iceberg lettuce! My roll was iceberg lettuce and a slice of tofu! That is not at all what I expected and not something you should pay for. My picks: -peanut sauce was good -large menu and boba tea My Negatives: -cheap looking restaurant -my spring roll was disappointing read more

Love coming to this place , I like the busy atmosphere & People dining there . I ordered my usual Fresh Shrimp Spring roll w/Peanut dipping sauce ,Extra Spicy Mongolian Beef no Rice & Ice Tea . Older Gentleman gave me Ice Water & Flatware and My Order showed up 5-7min later . I like the busy crowd for a Monday night also, One of the Owners was taking my check and asked if everything was okay . Please check them out ! read more

It was cold and windy day so we wanted pho. I have even here several times and it never disappoints.. so simple but so good! read more

Pho Bac Noodle Palace - Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Modesto, California

Best Pho in Modesto in a small little hole in the wall. Highly recommend the BBQ Pork rice noodle soup, or grilled pork chops.

A lot of noodles and it's definitely worth it. A lot of meat and noodle. Friend and fast. read more

Pho Bac Noodle Palace - Thai slush boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Modesto, California

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So this place wasn't as bad as I thought being a Chinese AND Vietnamese restaurant (normally when restaurants combine different foods like that I run for the hills!) The pho broth was very flavorful and the produce looked pretty fresh. The wontons we not very good and I only ate one piece of the steak in my soup (seemed a bit low quality) The spring rolls were pretty good also, Ive had better but they did the trick. It was certainly a decent place considering there aren't many pho places to choose from in Modesto, or as I like to call it, the ass crack of California=) May be back if Im stuck in that hell hole again. read more

Spring rolls were crap. They were full of wet iceberg lettuce! WTF? The peanut sauce was watery and thin. The noodles were not cooked enough and tough. The beef broth was bland. When I complained about the spring rolls, they told me I was wrong. I told them that I did not like them and that my opinion is not going to change because they think it's wrong. After 3 employees argued with each other for a minute, the old man in the group told me that I did not need to pay for the spring rolls. I'm not going back. read more

Pho Bac Noodle Palace - The most disgusting spring roll I've ever had! The lettuce was sloppy wet and tasted like dirty water. The sauce was runny too! - Vietnamese Near Me - Modesto, California

I have been going here for years. Always great food and fast service! It may not be the nicest place in modesto but I believe they have they best Vietnamese food in modesto. read more

They have many kind of vietnamese food. I like this. Có rt nhiu món ăn vietnam đ chn. read more

Pho Bac Noodle Palace - Bánh hi $9 - Vietnamese Near Me - Modesto, California

Good soups, fair prices and fast, friendly service. I like the fresh basil, cilantro, jalapeños, bean sprouts and lime that come with the phó. Their fried prawns are good sized, and their fried rice is delicioso! read more

This was the worst Chinese restaurant we've ever been to. The potstickers had hair in them (they did deduct the cost from our bill). The service was terrible; it took an hour to get our food (even though people who came in after us were finished with their meals before we got served). The chicken in snow peas was slimy and undercooked and inedible. Don't go to this restaurant-it's disgusting! read more

The only place I go for a great Pho in Modesto. My go to combo is #114. I tried other Pho soup but this place makes you want comeback and eat more. read more

I have been coming here for the past 7 years and it never fails me. The chicken pho is AMAZING I won't eat it any where else. The employees are always friendly and I have nothing negative to say about this restaurant. 15/10 would recommend. read more

I had the vermicelli plate yesterday. I had no complaints and I loved the fact that they were not stingy with the fish sauce. In fact, I'm going back today to try something else. I'm only giving it a four because the bbq pork was a little better at another place. I would like to give it a 4.5 but only because the pork tasted a little dry. read more

They make the best pork chops! I always get the #69 their pho is also delicious, I stick to the chicken or the beef.

My wife and I come here about once a week. We love Pho. The staff is very nice and are happy to see us every time we walk in. Treat you like family. Great food to eat after the gym or work. read more

Pho Bac Noodle Palace - Vietnamese Near Me - Modesto, California

There food was so tasty and fulfilling! Worth your money, the wait is not long and great costumer service!

We've been coming to Pho Bac Noodle Palace in Modesto for the past 18 years, but I will never come here again. My husband ordered Mongolian Beef and the meat was rancid. I went to check out. I told the cashier that I will pay for everything except for the Mongolian Beef. She said that I ordered it, so I have to pay. I said that I wasn't going to pay for bad food. She threatened to call the police. I told her go right ahead. The police came and tried to reason with her. I have never had this kind of treatment before. I will never be coming here ever again. read more

So far Pho Bac is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Modesto. Their food is authentic, and so far their pho is the best! So don't pho get about it and go pho king try it! Good stuff! read more

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Best pho in town! Definitely won't go anywhere else! Big fan! Great service. Food is quick! Taste great! read more

Been going to this place ever since I knew about it in Modesto. Real good Pho and the Egg Rolls are always nice and crispy and hot so that speaks for its quality. Customer service is good and more than likely the people there recognize me haha. Anyways if you're in Modesto check out this spot and heck if you want to get a car wash. read more

Pho Bac Noodle Palace - Vietnamese Near Me - Modesto, California

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Tried this restaurant for the second time and so pleased both times. The first time we picked up combination fried rice, lemongrass beef and lemongrass chicken over rice (the stir fry side plates). The rice was delicious, very flavorful. The meat dishes were also flavorful and the ingredients were of excellent quality, but for us they were a little onion forward. Tonight we chose spring rolls with shrimp and pork. The spring rolls were very fresh and the peanut sauce was tasty. Again we got the combination fried rice, perfect. The shaking beef was excellent, even the zucchini was crisp (hard to do), we liked the flavors but again a little more onion than we'd like. Perhaps our favorite was the vermicelli with grilled pork. The pork was absolutely delicious, thinly sliced, so flavorful, and when you put it all together--the best. I believe we have found a new go-to in town. read more

We used to come here all the time over the past 10 years and visited recently after moving out of town. I'm not sure if the place changed owners, but the service quality was terrible, and the food smelled and tasted rotten. When we complained to the server, it ended up that we were the problem and they didn't want to hear our concerns about the food. Not sure how the health department does not shut this place down. The gentlemen in the back was constantly wiping his face with his bare hands and then attending directly to the food without gloves. Not to mention, there were carts full of dirty plates in bins parked at the end of the aisle where we were sitting. Very sad and disappointed. We planned to make a stop at Mr. T's donuts and this place as the highlight of our visit to Modesto, but things didn't work out too well. Did I mention that our server had the worst attitude ever? Close up shop and call it quits. Don't waste your time or risk your health at this Modesto Dump. read more

Just moved to Modesto from the Bay Area and I absolutely love Pho, I was hesitant to try a new place cause I have my regular place in the bay but this place is 100% the exact same!! Hands down the best I've had. My new go-to! read more

Very disappointed. Especially from a restaurant that I've been too numerous times in the past. I went there last Wednesday 05/15/2019 with 3 of my coworkers. We ordered all PHO bowls. I paid with card. I told the man, we left the tip on the table ($10). The tip was for bringing us the waters when we sat down, and bringing us the bowls. The total was $41 and some change. I made the mistake by not getting a copy, and by not writing anything in the tip line or total line. I just signed in good faith because I told the man the tip was on the table. I trusted this restaurant being that I been here so many times. Sadly, I'll never come here again. They charged me $3 and some change to make it an even $45. It's not worth it for me to call them, but the fact of the matter is, that it is not morally right. Granted it was my mistake for not documenting, nor getting a receipt, but it is what it is. Btw I'm a firm believer in fung shui like this restaurant is, hence all the Chinese New Year decor, but I'm also a firm believer in karma. read more

Food is still delicious and comes out in a timely manner, however, be aware of how much you've written down for the total on your receipt. When I reviewed my credit card transactions a day later, I noticed that the restaurant added an extra $1 to my bill. One dollar is not a big deal for me, but I'm condemning their dishonesty. What a shame. read more

I love this place soooo much they are so nice and the food is amazing!!!! It's clean and all the dishes are very big and delicious!!

**MUST READ** I called and ordered a Seafood Chow Fun. Then hung up and remembered that it might have onions in them. So I called again and told the guy and he assured me he got my order with NO ONIONS. Had my husband go pick it up and told the lady he was here to pick up seafood chow fun with no onions. Lady says ok then takes food and a pair of chop sticks to the back. And brings food back and says "ok no onions". He was like "are you sure there is no onions? Because my wife is ALLERGIC to onions, SHE WILL DIE." Lady says " no no onion ok". He takes food and brings it home and of course there's onions. The lady went to the back and took off the onions on top. Wow, did she think I would not notice when my face blows up into hives and I'm rolling around on the ground?! Called to speak to the manager got the same guy that took my order and he would not give me the managers name. Said he was sorry and that the lady didn't understand. I told him that it was bad business what she did and that if I died he would have a major law suit on his hands. Then he apologizes again and told me to come back and he will give me a refund or a new chow fun. Sorry- Its not about free food...it was the principle of the matter. read more

This has to be one of the strangest places Ive been for Pho, although Modesto seems to be a haven for strange juxtapositions. Not only can you order from a vast menu of items, but you can also get your car washed at the same time (which I did). As a few others have mentioned, its not the cleanest place, but it has solid food and is worth the trip. Not only that, the portions are good and the Vietnamese coffee will make you grow chest hair (ladies be aware). Ive been here twice so far and have enjoyed it both times. My first experience was in ordering the traditional Pho which was as satisfying as any other Ive had. The second was their fried rice plate which was just as good. Again, a decent place for a wide variety of Vietnamese food and at decent prices. Oh, and the car wash was actually good as well, even though it was a little awkward having to pay at two different registers that sat right next to each other :) read more

I believe they just remodeled the place. I'm not too excited about the pho here. It always seem like they throw in MSG by the handful. The food is pretty decent.. though it's never consistent. I remember ordering the Lemongrass chicken & rice. What i received tasted like Mongolian chicken.. a sweeter version. We asked if they had a change of ownership. They said they hadn't.. though we found it a bit odd that we didn't recognize ANY of their staff.. including our server. It is a bit pricier than normal Vietnamese restaurants. The egg rolls are good. though it seems as if I'm paying $1 a piece for lumpia.. they are smaller than average. The grilled pork egg rolls, i recommend. Also the Mocha shake boba... if they make it right. I mentioned the food isn't always consistent. They also have a car wash in the parking lot. for those with dirty cars & empty stomachs. read more

Bad service, bad food...I took my wife for lunch. I ordered Mongolian Beef. The meat had an acidic taste. We did not eat it. My wife told the cashier about the dish being bad. The cashier asked my wife if she wanted a to go box. My wife said no and that she will pay for everything except for the Mongolian Beef. The cashier threatened to call the police if she didn't pay for everything. My wife told her to go ahead and that she was not going to pay for bad food. The police came and tried to reason with the cashier. Bad food and even worst service. read more

Only eat here if you want rancid meat and horrible service when you mention it. You'll be glad you skipped this place and your stomach will too. read more

I come here just to order the same menu. Lemon grass chicken with a side of chicken broth. Love the spicy flavor. Has a good kick to my tongue. The owner Tony is nice. Always go around to check with everyone. read more

Hair in my pho once and then asked for a steak pho to go during my pregnancy & they literally sent me on my way with a Baggie of raw, bloody meat!!!!! Noo thank u! I don't care if the hot broth cooks it or not! DO NOT SEND A PERSON AWAY WITH A RAW BLOODY BAG OF MEAT!!!! Disgusting!! Have not and WILL NOT EVER return... Also, car wash/restaurant.... Not a good look. read more

I order the grilled pork and noodle salad (#42) repeatedly, and it's always fantastic. My husband always orders the Pho with egg noodles and no tendon, and is very happy with the portion size and taste of his meal as well. The portions are probably the largest of any Pho restaurant we've tried, and are tasty and consistent. The restaurant loses stars because of the cleanliness of the restaurant, although the kitchen appears to be clean from what I can see. Also, sometimes we have to ask more than once to get our drinks. The food is good enough to over-look any lapse in service. We normally just feed our child from our dishes onto a separate plate, since the one time we ordered a side of grilled pork for him it was HUGE. read more

Just WHAT in the literal hell is going on!?! THISIS NOT OK!!!!! There's flies landing over and over and some other insects while it's sitting inches from the ground and feet from the trash OUTSIDE!!!! I DID love love love this establishments food and this is highly disappointing!!!!!! how do I trust this!?! So have all of your employees had there food handlers cards??? I have a video of this as well! Is your meat just sat all over to thaw with flies as well!?!! This is against ANY FOOD AND SAFETY CODES!!!! I'm sorry but people must see this. It's not sanitary!! read more

Pho Bac Noodle Palace - Vietnamese Near Me - Modesto, California