Affordable and delicious, with solid serving sizes. Service was quick and easy. Great casual lunch spot in Columbus. Modern vibes inside, but very chill. read more

Pho Chef - Soup Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Pho Chef - Columbus, OH 1186 Kenny Centre Mall Quick Info (Read This First): * Price per person: $12-$16 * Wait time: ~10 min * Noise: Low * Seating: Booths + tables * Order type: Kiosk, counter, or delivery (Chowbus, DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub) * Vegetarian options: Yes * Kid-friendly: Yes * Wheelchair accessible: Yes * Parking: Free lot Ordered: * S7 Curry Chicken Rice Noodles - $13 * B1 Grilled Pork Sandwich - $7.50 Skip the Sandwich * Cold bread, sweet sauce (tasted like hibachi yum yum), thin pork * Not inedible -- just... why? Noodles Were the Better Pick * Curry-forward broth with solid heat * Real chicken breast * Veggies fresh, though jalapeños looked like they had beef with the prep person * Noodles overcooked (hello, soggy Maruchan memories) * Wouldn't reorder, but glad I tried it -- way more flavor than I expected Final Verdict: I wouldn't return -- long drive, and there are way more flavorful options in Columbus for the same price (or a little more). But this is a good pick if: * You're already nearby * You've got picky eaters or kids * You want something pho-ish, fast, and affordable How I Got Here: This wasn't the plan. I drove to XIXIA in Pickerington -- and it was closed. Looked up the next closest one... far. But Pho Chef popped up right next to it, and the name felt familiar. Then I remembered -- my cousin had once recommended "Pho Chef." So I stopped. Sat down. Checked the text thread... and none of her recs were on the menu. Wrong Pho Chef? For sure. But the staff was kind, the place was calm, and I was too hungry to get back in the car. So I stayed. And while I wouldn't come back -- I'm still glad I got a story and a curry broth out of it. To whoever runs the other Pho Chef: Tell my cousin I'm still coming. #LetJessTellIt #PhoChefColumbus #ForkAround read more

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I wanted pho for a late dinner around 8pm last week, but my go-to (Buckeye Pho) was already closed. Pho Chef at Kenny Center is open later, so I decided to give them a visit. The service was friendly and quick. I ordered their special combination pho, and it came very quickly. Very nice when you're super hungry! The pho itself was pretty disappointing however. The broth was good. The noodles were super overcooked though. Honestly the softest noodles I've ever had in my life. They were very generous with the meat portion, but most of the meat were their fatty brisket. It seemed to be boiled brisket with the fat cap still on. The meat was edible but chewy. I prefer the thin sliced beef that's served at other pho restaurants. Maybe it's just a matter of preference, but the pho here isn't my preference. read more

Pho Chef - P1. Special Combination Noodle Soup (large) - Soup Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Had a date night with my husband at this spot. I was feeling under the weather and wanted soup-- this was perfection. My husband described his flank & brisket soup as "good" and "it were tasty-like... strike that... don't publish that, Maria. Stop." My filet pho was off the charts. Complex, hearty and comforting. We also got the tofu spring rolls, which had crispy fried onions inside, which were a wonderful textural surprise and flavor. The service was prompt and attentive. Would definitely come here again! read more

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Owners of Pho Chef have a new location at Kenny Center beside Chillispot. The food is fresh and delicious. I love that you can ask them to exchange regular pho broth for spicy broth. The service is fast and efficient. It was kind off empty on Friday evening. They did have online orders but the seating is nice and quiet. Ambience is clean and comfortable. Prices are affordable read more

Pho Chef - S19. Hue Style Spicy Noodle Soup(Vermicelli) - Soup Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Inside is clean, and new. Plenty of four person tables. Service was amazing. I was confused coming to this location. It says phó chef. To me pho is Vietnamese not Chinese. The outside door and inside walls had Chinese on them. I thought with all the five star reviews, I will give it a go. The Eggrolls were the star of the show. Delicious. The phó not for me. I like to taste the broth before I add anything. Boy was that salty! The meat and noodles were perfect. But with that salty of a broth, it's rough. I got a sliced lemongrass pork rice plate to go. The sliced pork was extremely salty as well, no lemongrass at all in that. Not a fan of this place. This location is a Chinese restaurant that has noodle soup. I wouldn't call that phó. It was also weird, two different people came in and ordered sweet potato fries to go. If you are looking for a good Chinese restaurant this can be your go to. But for phó, probably not. read more

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No pretense to fancy but that's not what we should care about. It is about the quality of the pho and Pho Chef delivers without the pretense. Extensive options so something for everyone plus specialty items for the most discerning and experienced pho aficionados. Stayed traditional and didn't disappoint. On a cold day it was what was needed. My dining companion had plenty to take home for another meal. I didn't leave leftovers. Go for the pho and go next door to the Japanese grocery for stocking up the home kitchen and the Japanese bakery for countless temptations. read more

What a fun place! We were warmly greeted and directed to a table upon entering the establishment. I was 'boring' and ordered beef phò, served with standard basil, lime, jalapeño, and bean sprouts, and my husband ordered the pork chop. The broth was solid - the flavor profile appeared to be developed over some time, and the meat was fresh. My only suggestion is to order extra jalapeños; I like spicy, but don't love the profile of sriracha. The noodles were perfect, not over done. Now, the surprise of the day, the pork chop is was amazing- juicy and... just fantastic. I don't eat a lot of pork, and this made me question why. The staff were extremely attentive while not being intrusive. Overall, this restaurant is a nice addition to the area of really good restaurants. read more

Was in the mood for pho and found this place on google. Wasn't impressed with shrimp spring roll and peanut sauce. I am a huge fan of peanut sauce in general and this sauce just didn't hit like I was hoping it would. My pho was good but I wish the portion was a bit larger. The waitress was kind and friendly. The restaurant was clean. read more

Pho Chef - A2. Shrimp Spring Rolls (2) - Soup Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The employee was extremely nice and helpful in deciding what to order for carry out. I ordered rice wraps shrimp egg rolls and chicken noodle pho. Everything was delicious and Pho was very huge! Enough for two people! Next time I go I definitely will eat inside, the ambiance is great Japanese style. read more

Pho Chef was a great surprise. We tried the pho, vermicelli combo, appetizer sampler, and meatballs, and everything was beyond tasty. The flavors were on point, fresh, and clearly made with care. Portions are generous, a bit more than we usually eat, but honestly that's a plus and great value for the price. This place feels underrated for how good the food is. Highly recommend if you're in Columbus, and we'll definitely be back. read more

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Love this place!! The service is super fast and they're always nice. Everything tastes great.

It was above average. Not great, but definitely not bad. Lots of chicken slices. More veggies pls.

Thus place does not disappoint. The food was excellent and the servers were very attentive. Spring rolls was mainly filled with meat The grilled pork rolls were really good as well. The lemongrass pork chop was probably the best onenI have had around the area. The pho was also excellent but a little different then what is normally served. The $2 upgrade is worth it and the broth is one that is not found in very many places. This broth is a lot lighter then normal broth but still very tasty. Will definitely come back to this place again read more

Pho Chef - Combination pho big bowl - Soup Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Service is excellent and food is fantastic. So glad I came in today. Nice dining room, very clean and food came out FAST. read more

Pho Chef - S17. Spicy Round Steak Rice Noodles - Soup Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The food was absolutely divine, we loved the place and would definitely come back! The staff was very nice and friendly, we got the special pho for $16 and it was a lot of food! read more

Pho Chef - Soup Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

So good!!!! Very fresh, lots of options. Food was large portions and came out fast. It's also very clean. Will be back!! read more

Pho Chef - S4. Chicken Rice Noodles - Soup Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Good pho but the brisket was tough. Kinda wild but the broth was amazing. Place was clean & service was good!

I get the same thing every single time. I always say I'm going to try something new but the spicy broth is just soo delicious and addictive! The server is always so nice and she is very attentive (she remembers I like less noodle). It's quiet and comfortable and the serving is a nice size imo. Can't wait to enjoy another bowl, I ALWAYS have a five star experience! read more

Pho Chef - S17. Spicy Round Steak Rice Noodles Who - Soup Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My husband grannes to-go for us which I rarely do, but the brother was really good. I didn't really like the meat for some reason. I may have over cooked the meat while warming up the soup since I like my brother popping hot. We were pleased and will return to try other things on the menu! read more

Ordered delivery yesterday via UberEats, and it arrived hot, fresh, and well packaged in less than 30 minutes. I had the appetizer sampler and pork vermicelli. Overall, the sampler was great, with the fresh roll being my least favorite of the three items, and it was still very good. The pork vermicelli entree was absolute perfection - pork was well marinated and perfectly GRILLLED over an open flame, not on a flat-top like most places in town. The pork was also thinly sliced and very lean. I do wish they would have provided more fresh herbs - cilantro, mint, etc. Perhaps that would have been an option if I had dined in, which I plan to do next time. This will now be my go to Vietnamese place!! read more

Great food and service! My wife and I were very happy to find this gem on a whim! Definitely see ourselves becoming regulars

Great variety in the menu and the service was very good. Great place to go if you're not sure what kind of meat you want with your noodles.

I don't think the food was that great and I know the cost of food has gone up just like everything else however, when you slice the meat on a slicer, that's so thin and you have reduced so much of the protein. What are you really paying for the broth and the noodles that does not cost that much money just because I know how to make fun. I just don't have time to make it. read more

This is my favorite Pho in Columbus, so happy they opened a second location! The broth has such a great flavor and service is always speedy and polite. read more

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First visit and had Eye of Round and Brisket (large bowl), based upon recommendation by the server. Great flavor and quality of meat! Will be back soon. read more