I have ordered delivery Pho many times from here. I never like how they do not include both hoisin sauce and sriracha sauce (hot chili sauce) The chicken was like rubber couldn't chew it so trashed it. The lime was so dry not fresh. All those ingredients I just mentioned are what make a delicious PHO soup. I will not be ordering from here again. read more

Stopped by for quick dinner after shopping across the street. My mom and I are Vietnamese so we are particular about our pho but decided to try this spot for the first time. The waiters and waitresses were surprised to see Vietnamese people dining here. First for the service- the staff is very friendly and welcoming but besides the comment on the fact that they don't usually see actual Vietnamese people eating in here, we received our iced waters halfway full and they were also never asked to be refilled. As for the pho bowls themselves, pricing is around the same as other spots but I was surprised that my "small" bowl looked smaller than a "small" bowl from other pho restaurants so if you take pricing to account maybe it is not worth the prices labelled. If you dine at a lot of pho restaurants you would understand the comparison. In addition, the broth was definitely a little bland. It just didn't have the aroma or color that pho broth should have. We were hungry so we still finished it of course but the quality was just not there. read more

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This review is for NON-PHO items. First time dining here, not busy on a Sunday night. Spoiler alert, even my Vietnamese mother said it was really good. [shocked Pikachu face] The SHRIMP FRIED RICE had excellent flavor to it. It was a simple dish, but done really well with the perfect seasoning. Didn't add Sriracha or nothin. The STEAMED RICE PLATE (with PORK & CHICKEN, house seasoning + fried egg) had excellent flavor to it; it's sort of a pick and mix option where you can choose your protein and the seasoning type. I chose wisely. The entrees came with a chicken broth soup, and even that was quite satisfying, albeit simple. The portions are not huge, and if you are reasonably hungry, you will probably finish your plate. The staff, particularly the slightly older gentleman who took our order, was very nice and I get the impression that they live decent lives and are happy to be working there. That counts for a lot these days. read more

Pho Golden Star - HP Sauce and Ketchup ;D - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

The restaurant is super clean, the staff is so friendly and I mean really super friendly and helpful. The food was incredible. I LOVE PHO, especially on cold and rainy days which today is... It really hit the spot and we will definitely come back again and again. read more

Pho Golden Star - 100% a must!!! Extremely clean restaurant, super friendly staff, and the PHO was one of the best I've ever had. - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

The best pho I've ever had!! I'm still salivating over the spicy beef noodle soup - incredible broth. I love how the beef is tender and thin as I've had thick and chewy cuts at other restaurants. Everything tasted super fresh and crisp too (shrimp summer roll, vermicelli dish, the side veggies for the pho). And their Thai tea is delectable as well. My family only gets their pho from here, and I'm glad I finally got to try it! Will be back frequently. read more

Pho Golden Star - 54. Bun Bo Luc Lac Cha Gio( vermicelli with Shaken Beef and eggroll) 95. Bún Bò Huế (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup) 26. Phở Chín Nạm Gầu Gân Sách - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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I love this place as a neighborhood carry out for pho and garden rolls (which they call summer rolls). Convenient to Shirlington. It hits the spot especially if it's cold outside or I'm not feeling well. Now they have the option to order online--very easy. read more

The service was great! The service staff was so kind and attentive! Super sweet and engaging with other customers as well. The atmosphere was cozy and not overbearing at the time we came in. Food came out hot and ready and was tasteful! I enjoyed it will come here again! read more

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The Pho was always delicious. The broth was flavorful without adding sauces and the egg rolls were extra crispy. The amount of meat in the pho is decent. As good as the food was, the prices are not valid for what you get, especially if you have been here for years. Compared to other pho places in the area, this is definitely on the more expensive side. read more

Ambiance: (5/5) Great seating! Price: (3/5) I bit higher than I am used to. Food: (3/5) The pho broth was a salty and I don't think there was enough meat or noddles. The picture is after I added a bunch of sauces. The beer was tender, but left me wanting more. Service: (3/5) I walked in and had to get my own menu, but noticed they were handing everyone else menus when they walked it which I thought was odd. No issue with getting the menu, just weird that I was the only one that went up to get my own. In conclusion, I won't be coming here again. read more

Pho Golden Star - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Bad service, they leave you waiting for over 20 minutes and then come out and say they don't have gas

Avoid the vermicelli bowls. They are NOT good. If you go, try the other items on the menu.

I used to visit all the time when this location was my beloved Pho Golden Cow. It changed to Golden Star and while ago and it is still very good. I mostly get delivery from here, though I have dined in & I did pickup the other night. My order is always the same: goi cuon and pho ga. I still think they have one of the better pho ga in the area, and I like that you can choose from beef, veggie, or chicken broth. I usually go with the veggie broth but I got the chicken broth recently for a change. It was flavorful but a bit oily so I'll go back to veggie. The goi cuon is great as well. I look forward to have Golden Star in my pho rotation. read more

Great service quick and savory. Always a plus when its cold season. I try their new and improved menu and amazing so far

Overall, not bad. I had the veggie pho with vegetable broth. The broth was plain but not terrible. I would recommend asking for extra noodles. read more

Pho Golden Star - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

For over 10 years, this has been my go-to Pho restaurant above all the rest; however, sadly, after my unpleasant experience on Monday, September 5th, 2022, I will no longer be a recurring customer at this establishment. While the food is delightful, the servers have become extremely lackadaisical in their delivery of service over the past few months. The restaurant was slightly busy; however, after serving three glasses of water to a family who came in after my guest and I were seated, the server came over and asked me and my guest if we were ready to order and if we needed a menu. Assuming this was done because they knew how much I frequented the establishment, I kindly stated that I knew what I wanted to order and didn't need a menu. The food was mediocre this time around (possibly due to the kitchen being near closing), and in the attempt to aid them in their expeditious feat to clear the restaurant for the evening, I noticed they had a QR code payment feature on the receipt and decided to pay through my phone. Upon successful payment of my meal (see attached screenshots), I proceeded to exit the restaurant; however, halfway out the door, I hear the server Luan screen from behind the counter "Noo Noo, come back! No pay!" - Giving them the benefit of the doubt that maybe they weren't yet familiar with this new self-payment system , I turned around and proceeded to walk up to the register to show him my payment confirmation (both via website and email). The server (lacking the capacity to speak proper English), consistently stated "No. No pay! I do not have your payment" and repeated himself several times in an abrasive and aggressive tone. After about 5 minutes of back-and- forth communication exchange, me threatening to call the police and me checking my account to also witness that the transaction at Pho Golden Star had been processed, the server then (AFTER the fact) went into the system to see that the transaction was indeed processed, and then issued a REPRINT receipt (attached) that CLEARLY denotes that the payment had already been cleared. There was no need for me to provide him with my form of payment a second time, and there was no need for this accusatory unfortunate situation to have occurred in the first place. As much as it saddens me to write this, it behooves me to provide an honest account of my experience in hopes that no one else has to undergo the level of embarrassment, lack of respect, and total lack of courtesy that I had to endure after being a faithful consumer of this business over the past 10 years. read more

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Never ordering from this place again. The presentation is horrible, I barely got any onions, chives or cilantro! I called to complain and they did nothing about it! Never again! Horrible presentation and horrible customer service! read more

Pho Golden Star - 36. Pho Beef Rib with eye round steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

I'd gotten a message a while back that this place has changed management (and kitchen staff) but I've only recently given this place another chance. Dudes, this place is legit delicious. I've picked up and gotten delivery and the flavor has been ridiculous delicious. And lemme tell you about their house peanut sauce. I usually hate the stuff because it's way too sweet. Their peanut sauce? I could pour this on everything because it's delicious and savory and so flavorful. And I poured it in my vermicelli bowl, no regrets. The only reason I'd give it 4 stars is the amount - I got a vermicelli bowl and it's definitely less than what I'd get from my other favorite shop. But it definitely delivers on flavor! read more

I ordered delivery from here for Yelp's Big Night In, a fun campaign where myself and other yelpers from all over the country came together to order-in delivery in support of local restaurants. I had never ordered from here before, but the reviews on Yelp looked solid and the delivery time, also very reasonable. I was in a cozy mood, fit for comfort food and so pho was a no brainer. I ordered the Pho Tai Bo Vien (beef noodle soup with eye round steak and meatballs) as well as the Goi Cuon (Vietnamese spring roll.) Everything ordered was delicious! The noodles were soft, fresh and the broth ran deep with flavor. There was just the right amount of meat, noodles, veggies and broth proportionally packed up. The soup along with the spring rolls, filled me right up and lulled me into a nice little nap on the couch. I'm so glad that I took a break from my normal rotation of restaurants that I order from and discovered Pho Golden Star. They will definitely become a great option that I'll turn to again the next time I pho craving hits! read more

I have come to Pho Golden Star for years, They were my top rated pho in the area! I would even go at 10 am to have a bowl of Pho (My friend told me the original owners sold Pho Golden Star) and ever since then it has declined. I don't like to give bad reviews, but i will give constructive criticism. I continued to support them although the broth and service was different. But this last week i placed an order through the phone for pick up (i didn't pick it up my brother did) but they gave him the wrong order, i thought maybe they heard me order two and opened a box and it was a shrimp pho - I went back to go return it and told the man it wasn't my order (He was very upset, and yelled at the younger one in vietnamese) i understand accidents happen! This is what made me no longer support them: they gave me the same box they had packaged the shrimp in (i ordered a beef pho) If i would have had a shellfish allergy that would have been dangerous and could have possibly sent me to the hospital. They also gave me the fried spring rolls that were already in that order (Not fresh since it had been waiting to get picked up and i had to go return in) i had ordered 2 orders so one was piping hot while the others were cold and hard. When i made the return he gave me a receipt that said re print not refund and when i called about this all they said was i'm sorry and hung up? overall I would sadly not recommend them anymore. read more

Pho Golden Star - Wrong order - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Great pho restaurant in Northern Virginia! My boyfriend and I had dinner here after a long work week and it was the best way to destress and ease into the weekend. I got a number 40 (chicken pho) and a tap water. The service was very fast and the staff was very helpful and friendly. On the tables they had sriracha sauce and a thick soy sauce. The pho came with a side of mint leaves, fresh soy sprouts, lime slice and jalapeño/hot green pepper slices. There's a large parking lot in front of the restaurant in case you're driving! read more

Pho Golden Star - 40. Pho Ga Thit Trang 40. Pho Ga Thit Trang - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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The best pho ever!!! Clean broth that was so flavorful!!! Sometimes noodles are over cooked and other places but this place does it right!! I highly recommend it!!! read more

Pho Golden Star - Pho combination with sliced onion - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Stopped in here for dinner and it wasn't busy since it was a weekday night. Pho was decent and no complaints. read more

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I am a HUGE Pho Fan and this place is good. Service is amazing and the Holiday Music in the background is a plus! Servers were always checking in and ensuring we had a great time. The Crispy Rolls are very crunchy and tasty. The Pho was great, not as oily and greasy as other pho's in the area. The only negative is, it lacked meat. The Pho dish was suppose to have all the meats, but it did miss the mark in that category. Will come back for a 2nd try! read more

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I met w a coworker at his suggestion and I had not had pho this good in a long time. Yes, there are a lot of pho places in the area I agree. I was looking for the taste of the broth, not weak but not overwhelming and a good solid feel. I was looking for noodles not overcooked but just right. I'm picky about my noodles. I ordered chicken and the pieces seemed large but they were tender and easy to separate. The vegetables were so fresh and again cooked to order not sitting. I'm going back as soon as next week. It was that good. Service was attentive. I spilled my water and they didn't kick me out they were on it. I have friends that tell me they have been going here for years Indonesians, Vietnamese and Japanese. It is clean and the tables are not crowded together. If you haven't been here you should check it out. Yes, it's located in a shopping center that's in a busy, busy part of the area but take a chance. Treat yourself to some great pho. Golden Star. read more

Entering the restaurant at 3:40 and try to order some appetizers. ( fish sauce chicken wings) Waiter came up and said that's taking so long to make so I decided to order something else. ( eggs rolls and special fried rice ) 2 small eggs rolls cost $6.95 which is normal price but still expensive because it was small. After 30 minutes of waiting for my fried rice, the waiter came up and said they have no more rice. Ask me to wait for 20 min to cook some more. They'd have told me when I first ordered my food. What a unprofessional working are they? 2 stars is fair. read more

I have eaten at this place several times over the years. Compared to other pho places, I keep this one near the top of the list if I'm looking for something quick, for nights where you're just too lazy to cook. Over the years, I do think prices have risen and portions have decreased, but not unique to pho golden star to be honest as I have seen this with other pho shops. Don't expect the place to be fancy, again more of a neighborhood quick spot. The place generally turns around quickly. read more

Delicious food and big portions! The pho broth was tasty and the bun thit was also really good. The meat was flavorful and grilled. The only issue is parking is a little tricky in the area, but there's a lot around the corner. The service was good too on the phone and when I picked up the food. I'll be coming back for sure! read more

Pho Golden Star - Bun thit - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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How have I not reviewed Pho Golden Star?! It's one of my go-to Vietnamese spots. The food is just as good as anything in Eden Center, the big Vietnamese food mecca in Northern Virginia. My regular order is pho (of course) and vermicelli with grilled pork and spring rolls. The food is packaged very well for takeout and is almost as enjoyable at home as it is in the restaurant. Everything I've ordered has been fresh and ready to eat right out of the container. I should probably explore more of the menu, but I can't break away from my classics! Don't sleep on this unassuming spot in a northern Virginia strip mall. read more

It's actually my second time back this week! I came with my dad during a rainy day, he typically orders the Beef Pho with Eyeround steak & tendon. I ordered the works! The beef broth was savory and delicious. The servers were attentive! one waiter recognize a couple as regulars and had their orders memorized/predicted. The place was clean and peaceful read more

Pho Golden Star - New Item - Wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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The pho is just so blend. The spring rolls taste like it's from frozen. This place was so good before covid. Went down hill

Pho hit the spot today. Ordered takeout from Pho Golden Star (3 pho dishes). They give you the noodles and meats for each dish in a container, as well as separate containers for the broth, and one bag of pho garnish - bean sprouts, mint leaves, jalepenos, and lime. I thoroughly enjoyed my order, which had well done brisket and well done flank (#24). They also gave a small cup of hoison sauce and chili sauce, which was great for adding to broth or for dipping the meat in it. Especially surprised that the pho was just as good as if it were not takeout. The broth was delivered super hot and fresh. If you add in your ingredients into the broth the quality is as amazing as if it were freshly served. Definitely would recommend. read more

This place is cheap, delicious, and fast - the perfect trifecta! I've been ordering take-out from here for a while, and it's easily my favorite place for take-out Vietnamese. Pretty much everything is spot-on, and the portion sizes are huge (even the "small" pho bowls are pretty damn big). Best thing is, the food comes out insanely fast - I can order and be walking out with my food in less than 10 minutes. Way better than making a trek over to the Eden Center. read more

It's getting colder out again, which means it's time for pho! I personally prefer doing sit down at a pho restaurant for immediate gratification when the bowl comes out. However with COVID, that's just not possible. So for the first time ever, I chanced on a pho delivery! I ordered the large pho tai with crispy spring rolls. They delivered it pretty effectively. The broth was piping hot when it arrived and everything else was super fresh. When assembled together, it tasted just like I'd hope in the restaurant. They have everything you need including sauces in your order. They were quick, reasonably priced, and delicious! Can't wait to order many more times. read more

So I got there very early and had twenty minutes before they opened. It was cold today and they let me come on to sit and wait, very very nice of them. The pho was amazing! Broth had good flavor! Was piping hot! read more

Very rude woman at the front register, who didn't want to help and acted like she was bothered. Very inattentive service, had to keep calling and waiving at a server/waiter, they keep forgetting about you and about your orders, ignore you. But they don't forget to charge you for all though. Food was just ok. Ambience was cold, ignored, uncomfortable, they were not busy. read more

I always come here and they have Great pho! And very fast service always! Would definitely recommend.

I walked in and was seen by multiple employees. I sat at a table, and no one got me a menu or told me anything. I waited 5 minutes and looked at them, but still nothing, so I got up and left. That's it thats the review. Service is terrible, so I went down the street to Pho 75, which knows how to seat people quickly. read more

You ever notice that you often get the best food from somewhat sketchy looking strip malls? Well this place delivers! Great place! Reasonable prices and quick service. I have eaten a lot of Pho in my life, this place hits the spot. Glad I know this place is here now and relatively close to my house. read more

My wife and I order from here almost weekly. The flavor is perfect, and the quality is consistent time and time again. Highly recommend!

My uncle recommended this spot. He raved about how authentic they make all of their dishes. I stopped by recently with some family and we ordered the spring rolls, garden rolls, pho Tai, vermicelli with char broiled pork, rice with lemon grass beef, and bun bo hue. This is my go to Vietnamese spot for some quality inexpensive food when I don't want to make my way to Eden center. Staff here is really attentive. Seems like you have 2-3 waiters and even the manager waiting to assist. Parking here is wide open. Come here if you want to avoid the Eden crowd and parking read more

Pho Golden Star - Pho menu October 2019 - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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