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    Pho Hoang Yen

    3.9 (81 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Steak pho..  I might have already started on it.
    Gregory M.

    Literally thousands of people drive by this place every day, not realizing it's there. I think it's a family-owned business. The service is prompt, the food is excellent. The servers are friendly and it's reasonably priced. The parking lot seems to get a lot of business for the surrounding businesses, which suits me fine. If you're anywhere near Martha Lake you should definitely check this out. Just don't go at lunch. I don't want to have to wait. I get this place all to myself some days.

    Small steak and  brisket, which showed up with bonus meatballs!   Broth was nice and clear before I rewired it with sambal and sriracha.
    Tom B.

    In short Neighborhood pho joint with a straightforward menu. They're delivering the goods for a fair price. In long This is a bustling strip mall on an even-more-bustling 4-lane thoroughfare into Mill Creek. The parking lot is always packed. Especially on weekends, you can often assume that the pool hall/sports bar in the corner suite is drawing most of that traffic. But like most of the smaller businesses here, Pho Hoang has some reserved parking and you can hook it straight up. There's pho available at a couple spots within a few miles, but there are a ton of subdivisions and apartment complexes right around here. I was not at all surprised to see well over a dozen takeaway orders leave the dining room while I ate, and to hear a constant clatter from the kitchen, even though I was the only person eating in. You walk in to an open dining room with minimal decor. Dozen tables, acoustic drop ceiling, simple art. No muss, no fuss. Pay station in the back, tell 'em how many in your party and ya have a seat. No TVs I don't think, no music playing. A couple big potted plants. Seemed like the staff was mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, plus somebody in the kitchen and daughter at the pay station. Everyone is super nice, chatting warmly to each other in Vietnamese throughout my visit. I felt like I was visiting people in their home, in the nicest possible way. For my first time in, I got the usual steak and brisket. A small was filling for sure. You get an old teapot with a teabag steeping in it if you ask. They bring you a chilled plastic bottle of water when you sit. The broth was good stuff here. Rich and marrowy, nice and clear, good balanced spices. Everything in it was as it should be--tender meat, chewy noodles, nice flavor to the meatballs. The meatballs were a nice surprise, actually. The condiments were all in good shape--crunchy sprouts, very juicy fresh lime, super-aromatic basil. They don't bring you jalapenos or cilantro, and I didn't ask for any so I don't know if they stock it. But it was a perfectly satisfying bowl of soup as it was. I was out the door with a good tip for barely $20, happily armored against a cold damp day.

    Should've taken a photo prior to the veggie toss - but nonetheless one of the delicious tasting bun bo hues ive tried!
    Jovelyn P.

    First Time Here! The staff was a kind and genuine family owned restaurant. Delicious Bun Bo Hue

    Goat noodle soup comes with egg noodles
    Gary K.

    It is a bit out of the way, but what a find! It's small, homey, and simple, but the broth is amazing. We had the bun bo hue, and it is as perfect as can be. The broth is rich and umami, and spicy, and just a little bit sour with tamarind, not vinegar. The noodles were perfectly cooked and there was an ample amount of meat. The other highlight was the goat noodle soup. When we ordered it, the server looked at us like "are you sure about that??" It's not for everyone. The taste of goat is much stronger than lamb, but so well balanced with the herbs and spices that it turned out to be a fabulous bowl. It came with a special dipping sauce that worked perfectly. Again, not for everyone, but for us, perfection. The fried egg rolls were flavorful, and full or minced pork and shrimp. But a little over-fried. All-in-all, a wonderful find and I would be willing to make the hour drive again!

    Vermicelli beef ribs
    J T.

    Delicious bún suòn bò. Meat seasoned and grilled to perfection. Could add a bit more veggies to the bowl. Fish sauce is a tad bit bland. All that aside this is excellent dish Nice clean generic Viet restaurant dining space The owner is hilariously friendly. Love their hospitality.

    Bun bo hue
    Kate L.

    We stopped by here while we were heading north to the outlets. It was a really nice find. The place is clean. The owner is really nice. We had a nice conversation with him. For those who find him rude, I could only think it may be a language barrier. We were given bottled water instead of tap, and were told they're free. The banh xeo was really crispy, even after it's been sitting around while we were eating our other dishes. The bun bo hue was not spicy, but still nice. I have never had a goat noodle soup, so had to order that. I found out it's a dish that's from western/Mekong region of Vietnam. It is gamey, so may not be for everyone. I was glad to have tried it. My niece enjoyed her pho. Is this the best Vietnamese place? Probably not, but I would definitely come back to try more dishes, especially the dried noodles with soup on the side. I appreciate they did not just have the regular pho, vermicelli and rice.

    Mo G.

    Flavorless noodle dishes during my experience but friendly staff. I would like to revisit and try other dishes on the menu and update the review once that occur. Yummy spring rolls tho and good presentation with the noodle bowls.

    Goat Noodle soup
    Vipula N.

    This place was like a treasure hunt! If you ever get to go here please do taste Goat Noodle soup & I can bet on anything you won't stop having it ! It's such delicious dish I wanted to post photo before we started eating but oops was a lil late! Then you can also try Shrimp fried rice which is another lovely relish!! Small place but great food! Enjoy!!!

    Pork egg rolls
    Wilmar R.

    Been looking for a great pho place for 10 years around the area Thats just as good as this one right down the road from this one. This one has beat it! This pho is soooo amazing, the broth is outstanding! The chicken is perfect and so are the noodles. Pork egg rolls have so much flavor and the crisp is so perfect. Highly recommend this Vietnamese restaurant to anyone in the area!

    Tiffany N.

    One sentence: If you want AUTHENTIC Vietnamese food... this is the spot. Period. The Pho is so aromatic and their goi cuon (spring rolls) are heavenly. Closest thing to Ba Noi/ngoai's cooking. Homey feeling.

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    Food was great, service was helpful and friendly. Highly recommend the Lemongrass Chicken & Vermicelli, Salad Rolls and Egg Rolls.

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    The pho is great. The grilled pork vermicelli is flavorful and tender. Was very happy to find this place.

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    Delicious pho Always. Service is non existent. But nobody care. Try the soup number 24 and Vietnamese crape. You wont be disappointed.

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