Not only does Pho Kim 88 offer superior sushi and other Asian cuisine than many other establishments in the area, but their customer service is top notch. My family and I ordered take-out on a Saturday evening; our food was ready faster than the 20 minute wait time that they gave us, and the hostess and cooks were extremely friendly. They also gave us a free order of dumplings since our order total was over $50! Definitely a high recommend. read more

I really enjoyed this place. My girlfriend had the bento box and I had the pho dac biet. We aren't connoisseurs of oriental cuisine or anything, but thought everything was good. I can appreciate that they have food from several asian countries. read more

Another one of my favorite spots in the city. In fact, when I get to pick the restaurant, it is almost always Pho Kim. We love to get the dinners which include full courses: soup, salad (their ginger dressing should be bottled and sold en masse), tempura shrimp, main course, and dessert. It's so much food, but sooo good. I love the Chicken Teriyaki, myself. The two of us get out, with tip, just under $50, but that's for the dinners. If you went with one of the standard meals or specials, you'd spend quite a bit less. They also have sushi, though we haven't been able to force ourselves away from our favorites long enough to try something new yet. read more

We stopped in for lunch at 2pm and got seated but not waited on. Tables that were seated after us were waited on. Seems to be a lack of help. We were looking forward to the meal. Good reviews have been written and we were looking forward to adding to them. read more

Got some of the best Sushi and Soup around; Salads are pretty good too. Don't go too nuts though

Great pho, spring rolls, and bento boxes. Sushi is ok, but not bad for the price. Recommend mostly for the Vietnamese food.

Great sushi and pad Thai. Not the best hibachi I've had, but definitely good.

The bubble teas are small but awesome. I'm not into raw food so this place isn't my favorite but the pad Thai and pineapple rice are very good! Spring rolls aren't fried so I ordered them but didn't try them. Husband loves their sushi! read more

We eat here often, and simply put, the food is very good, prices reasonable, and everything is served quickly. They have a nicely varied menu. Just be warned that the place can be crowded at times, mainly because of the first sentence. read more

I had the Royce, California roll, and milk tea with boba. All delicious and it was the best milk tea I've personally had!

Pho Kim 88 is affordable and high class. Their staff is willing to adjust orders with ease. The general tso chicken is ideal and the special signature roll is a definite repeat order! read more

Really enjoyed this place. We moved from out-of-state, and miss our local Vietnamese restaurant terribly. Ordered the fresh spring rolls, which were great, especially dipped into the hoisin sauce. Also got the pho tai--and I will say that I prefer my beef sliced thinner. It's a personal preference, as I'm not one to eat meat rare. When it's sliced thin and the hot broth is poured over it, I feel it's more flavorful and tender. My pho had chunks of thickly sliced beef that was still slightly pink, even after the soup had cooled some. Otherwise, the soup was filling. I throw in all the sides--even the jalapenos (those damn pips can be pretty spicy at times). I would also recommend the taro boba tea, which I never had and only ordered at the recommendation of our server. Our server was kind, and we were given "complimentary" ice cream at the end of our meal. All-in-all, I am happy with this place, and want to venture through their other items which are standard fare on a Vietnamese/Thai menu. I didn't try any of the Japanese food, so I cannot attest to the quality of that. Great service, great boba tea, good pho, enjoyable dessert. Will be back. read more

Best place for sushi and habachi in the South Hills and possibly all of Pittsburgh. I would put their sushi up to the test against any place downtown that charges you an arm and a leg (including Nakama). Their sushi rolls are huge and you get 8 pieces in a roll. The Las Vegas Roll and the Tempura California Roll are absolutely delicious. Their vietnamese rice and spicy chicken hibachi is as good as anywhere I've been. We get take out from here religiously and will continue to do so in the future. read more

This place is honestly one of the worst places I've ever eaten at. They try a mixture of foods but nothing tastes good sushi, general tso's chicken, and everything else tastes just awful. I would recommend pho mihn's down in the Pittsburgh area, that is good food. read more

A great restaurant for take out! We have gotten take out from here several times and every time has been a great experience! The food is always good and tastes fresh! The sushi is really good, as is the Pho Ga soup! The last time, we tried the Shrimp Lo Mein and were amazed by the size and amount of the shrimp in it, it was delicious! read more

Phee Phi Pho YUM!!! We had some business to take care of close by and noticed Pho Kim 88 restaurant so, being Pho lovers, we thought, "Lucky us! It's been awhile since we had a big bowl of Pho. Let's go eat!" We started with the fresh spring rolls, emphasis on fresh, served with a tasty peanut sauce. I ordered a customized Pho that included seasoned tofu and lots of vegetables. Our waitress wasn't bothered one bit by my specifications. In fact, she was really helpful. My husband ordered the traditional beef Pho and liked it even better than his favorite Pho restaurant which incidentally is located in Albuquerque. (Believe it or not there are quite a few Pho restaurants there.) Bottom line: We really liked this place and will most definitely return. Food was fresh and delish, service was fast and friendly, decor was sweet. Hey, what's not to love about a big happy Buddha greeting you and bidding you farewell? read more

Delicious, large helpings of pho. A little costly, but worth it as you are left feeling very satisfied. One of the best pho places in Pittsburgh. read more

Best sushi in the area at a great price!! Friendly staff. Amazing spicy Thai curry and great sushi combos. Been going here for years and it is always good. read more

The food is excellent. But the waitress is very rude. We had a Local Flavor coupon that we purchased for $10 for $20 worth of food. The waitress said that the coupon is abuse and terrible that people use it. I asked her why they participated in the program and she she that next year the owner won't participate. She kept shaking her head and saying how abusive it is to use the coupon. My 87 year old mother was mortified and embarrassed. read more

Gross, soup tasted like a wet dog. Tiny portions. Outrageous prices. Avoid this dump.

I have been to Pho Kim a few times, and have gotten take out a few times. I have to say I am always torn between the sushi and the Pad Thai. The Pad Thai is the best I have ever had!! And the sushi is great...I like things with a kick, so the Las Vegas roll is right up my alley. And the Royce's Roll is out of this world. The BYOB is great, and the staff is very nice. My friends go often, so last time we got a free appetizer! Always a good experience! read more

The best sushi that I've had in Pittburgh. The Vietnamese Fried Rice is also one of the Top Ten dishes that I've ever eaten. Fantastic. And the wait staff is always pleasant. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

The food was delicious and reasonable priced. The staff was super accomodating, even though we arrived just a little bit before closing time. We will definitely be back! read more

With a bottle of wine in hand (hint: they're BYOB), hubs and I headed to Pho Kim for dinner on a recent Saturday night. Upon entering I noticed the sign on the door stating that they now serve breakfast?! Wouldn't be my first choice for breakfast but it might be worth trying out. When we entered, we were seated immediately seeing there were only about 3 other occupied tables. We sat directly in front of the sushi maker. Our waitress opened our bottle of wine and we ordered. I was really in the mood for hibachi so I ordered the hibachi chicken which came with a shrimp appetizer, soup and salad. Hubs went with the sushi. Within what seemed like seconds, my shrimp appetizer and soup were served. The shrimp consisted of large tempura fried shrimp. No sauce with it and not deveined. No thanks. I passed to hubs who was also not interested. My salad then arrived. Not much to say here either. Typical iceberg, cabbage, carrot mix with ginger dressing. Before I could get halfway through my salad, my entree was served garnished with a huge radish rose the size of half a cantalope. Poor hubs had nothing at this point. My hibachi was typical. Fried rice was good, veggies are soft, chicken was tasty. Everything was very average for me at this point. When hubs sushi was finally served, half way through my meal, he also felt that it was average. Not the best he has had and not the worst. The most redeeming quality of the meal was the fried ice cream. The crisp, warm breading around the cold ice cream was a perfect match. Topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream for the perfect treat. Remember going to the fair as a child and getting a funnel cake with ice cream on top? It was like that except with chocolate as well. Yum. All in all, I might head back to Pho Kim but will probably not get the hibachi again. read more

Pho Kim 88 is one of my favorites! Every dinner selection that I've ordered comes with a rose carved turnip and some selections, like the phenomenal sushi, comes with an edible flower. This shows you the extra time, money and attention to detail that this restaurant invests in its patrons! Service is usually very good. The crab rangoons are absolutely amazing! I also enjoy their fresh spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce, although some less adventurous customers may be turned off by the transparency of the fresh roll's exterior. The Thai bubble tea was wonderful- very refreshing. No matter what sushi you order, it is wonderful and the presentation is outstanding. I ordered the Chicken Curry dish, which was very good! The ambiance of the place is nice with asian art and plants, an exotic fish tank and is dimly lit. The restaurant is not very big and has many tables, so on a busy night, one may feel slightly cramped or overwhelmed by the patrons voices carrying in the smaller room, but overall it is not too distracting. The quality of the food is really what makes this restaurant a favorite in my book, not to mention, the owner let my father and I in before they opened just to ensure quality customer satisfaction! This is a place that gives you ambiance, good service, phenomenal eats, and overall great feeling upon leaving! read more

I have been going here for 2 years. While my previous experiences were great today's meal left a lot to be desired. The Pho broth lacked depth and the rice noodles were heavy and starchy. The hibachi shrimp was mediocre, not fresh and didn't come with a fried dumpling as it stated on the menu. Their menu has changed. I wonder if the restaurant changed hands? It used to be packed but now on a Friday night at dinner time there were plenty of open tables. I was so disappointed in my food that I won't be back and I no longer recommend it. read more

Went here for the first time the other day and everything was super delicious. I got pho, my bf got kung pao chicken and we shared fresh spring rolls and mochi ice cream. Will definitely come back to try new things. read more

This is probably the worst restaurant that I have been to in the last year. Just about everything was below par. We found a hair in the Tom yum soup. The chicken in two dishes tasted like it was on the edge. The tuna sashimi was about the only thing that was decent. This place is not clean. The carpet was filthy in the middle of the afternoon. Avoid. read more

My husband and I tried Pho Kim 88 since we had been missing Vietnamese food. I am Vietnamese so I can say that the pho is below average, particularly given the outrageous price for it. The pho broth didn't quite hit the cinnamon stick and star anise blend needed to be considered good. Also, I expected the usual basil and mint leaves to accompany the traditional noodle soup but was only given bean sprouts, a lime wedge, and pepper. The service was horrible as the waitress even indicated the amount for which we should be tipping. The sandwich was above average but not $10 worth. Vietnamese coffee was very sweet and watered down. I cannot justify coming back there. I'd rather drive the extra miles to go to an authentic Vietnamese joint that doesn't charge an arm and a leg for mediocre food. read more

My husband and I were in Pittsburgh for a hockey tournament and were looking for a non-chain restaurant. I searched for "pho" thinking that a nice hot bowl of noodle soup would hit the spot after spending a few hours in a cold ice rink. We were not disappointed when we arrived at Pho Kim 88. My husband had the fresh spring rolls, which accurately described them. Nice sweet shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and a delicious peanut sauce were the perfect combination for a delicious appetizer. I had the steamed edamame which were nice and salty and perfectly cooked. I had also decided on a pot of ginger tea, the hot ginger filled liquid instantly warming me up. I ordered the rare beef pho, and it was one of the best I've ever had. The broth was excellent, all flavors melding nicely, not one overpowering the other. The condiments of basil, bean sprouts, lime, and jalapeño were perfectly fresh. I ate the entire bowl which was huge! My husband got the miso soup and said it was delicious. I took his word for it and didn't taste it, as I'm not a fan of miso. Even though I was stuffed at this point, I also got a to-go coconut Boba tea because it's one of those things I can't get where I live and I love it. The coconut flavor was good, but the usual tapioca I am used to was more like mango flavored poppers instead of chewy tapioca. It wasn't bad, and I did drink it all, but I prefer the large chewy flavorless tapioca pearls. The atmosphere was very comfortable and clean and the waitstaff very friendly and attentive. If I lived here I would eat here several times a month! read more

Solid entry for Asian in the south hills of Pittsburgh. Rarely a wait, even on weekends, the abundant choices and reasonable prices are easy on the palate and wallet. The noodle soup bowls are particularly good. read more

Great spot for locals. Not sure I'd travel too far to visit, but being right down the street, I go probably twice a month. Nice people, good food, fast service. read more

What a pleasant surprise. Delicious Pho and spring rolls. Wonderful service. Definitely will return

In the past I've looked forward to even craved Pho Kim's fare. Unfortunately, my recent visits have not delivered the consistent quality I've come to expect from this establishment. I'm beginning to think this place is not what it once was. read more

I've gone here since they opened and I'm always satisfied. Royce Roll is the best sushi and suffices for a full meal. Hibachi is always fresh and a large portion. Sushi has never let me down here either. The guy that owns this place is always super friendly too and remembers that I always get an avocado smoothie. read more

Never disappoints... All their Pho is fantastic. Staff is always great! We always go Sunday's for lunch when the crowd is light... Especially on game days! It's BYOB too! For those that like Chinese & sushi Pho Kim has lots of good choices. read more

This is my favorite sushi place. Their spicy tuna/yellow tail roll is always good never had one complaint. I try other sushi places but nothing else compares. Definitely worth going to experience. read more

Im giving this one star just because the food is good. New ownership took over from what the rude blonde haired lady that claims to be the new owner said. We ordered the steak roll and it came out wrong didn't have half the stuff it claimed to have on the menu in it, we informed the waiter who sent the owner over she acted very unprofessional and said that she would just take it away, and wouldn't even let me explain what was wrong with it while comparing it to the menu she just kept cutting me off and then walked away. The best part is we had a groupon that we showed the waiter before we even sat down who said that we could use this coupon right off the phone and no need to print it. When our meal we over the we go to use the groupon and the owner litterely started arguing with my wife in front of customers about how it needs to be printed and did not care what the waiter said. Needless to say I told her that she has terrible customer service, and John the old owner should have never sold his business to her, mark my worss she will run this place into the dirt. We use to be regulars once a week and will never be returning to this place, I will also spread the word to friends and family so they don't return. John or Kim if you still read these, its a shame you let this woman run a business with Kim's name it, she is a disgrace to a business that you built and made so wonderful!!!! read more

This relatively new restaurant on 88 (Library Rd) in Castle Shannon serves up awesome Pho, tasty sushi (they're actually both Japanese & Vietnamese) and great service....if you eat in. Getting take-out has been problematic in the past - I've waited 40 minutes for takeout. But if you've got the time, stay and enjoy! read more

This place is very easy to drive by. Looks like a hole in the wall but the food inside tells a different story. This restaurant is very nice inside. There is a small sushi bar with many great selections... haven't found one yet that I didn't like. They also have a great menu selection and you get plenty of food for a great price! Did I mention that it is BYOB? Yeppers... bring your own alcohol and drink the night away while they supply the food. A must try! read more