Pho Kim is the spot for pho if you're in the south hills. I don't know if there is another pho joint around but it doesn't matter because Kim is that bitch. read more

The pho Broth is great here and delicious! The noodles are sub par. It's not fresh. The noodles needed more attention and need to be cooked longer. Got the ox tail pho. One bite everyone knows the rules.... 6.4 out of 10 for the Pho. Reasons as stated above. Will I be back? Not sure. Not many pho spots in the suburbs of Pitt. read more

Pho Kim 88 - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Pho Kim 88 continues to impress us. Throughout Covid shutdown, we ordered takeout for our family. Portions are generous, fresh, and delicious. Today we ate inside. Masks are required but once we were seated in our plexiglass enclosed cubicle, we could eat and enjoy. Like all restaurants, they are short on help. Instead of complaining, they genuinely do their best to take care of the customers. My partner had Steak Hibachi and I had a Bento Box. We both also had Wonton Soup and salad. We also had takeout dinners: General Tso Chicken and Amazing Chicken for my daughter's family. 1 portion is usually enough for 2 days! read more

Pho Kim 88 - General Tao Bento Box - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food is extraordinary! Service is great and welcoming! Great business to support and visit often! Pricing is great for the portions!

My friend and I met here for an early dinner on a Thursday night. Based on the reviews and having a coupon from the Enjoy Book for a BOGO entree, we thought "why not"! We were one of the first ones in the restaurant for dinner and the place was pretty quiet. Our waiter was pleasant and quick to serve us. Upon opening the menu, I was surprised at the amount of options there were including Japanese, Vietnamese, and Thai. My friend and I decided to split two entrees, Chicken Fried Rice and General Tsos Chicken with sticky rice. The General Tsos was absolutely amazing! By far the best I have ever had. The sauce had just enough tang, the broccoli was tender, and the chicken was plump and juicy. As for the fried rice, it was not bad but could have used a little more flavor. It was served with a sauce that may have been intended to be the solution, however I was not a fan of it. By the end of our time together, my friend and I had half of each dish left and were able to split it to take home. Our waiter kindly took the dishes and boxed the entrees for us. By the time we were leaving, the place was filling up for dinner. Little did we know that it was a BYOB establishment - noted for the future! I intend to take my husband here in the future to give it a try! read more

Pho Kim 88 - General Tsos Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

BYOB! Very high quality food. I've never had any complaints anytime I have eaten here. Very unique sushi selection, and great dinner choices as well! I always recommend this place to those traveling to the South Hills area. Try this place, you'll love it! Especially when it's chilly outside! Their pho is out of this world! read more

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This place is amazing. The portions are huge. Delicious. Staff is very friendly and helpful. They fully follow the covid-19 instructions. Very clean and cozy place. read more

Pho Kim 88 - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My first time here. The Pho soup was amazing and large!! I also got the fresh spring rolls! Delicious! Highly recommended! read more

Pho Kim 88 - Pho soup with seafood - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I always am excited about ordering from here. The food is really good. LARGE portions! I have had Thai wings, sushi, seafood wonton, Gen Tso, and my favorite, the Chicken Bento Box. Prices are very reasonable. So glad that they offer take out. read more

This is probably my favorite Vietnamese restaurant. Plenty of options are on the menu including orange chicken, pho soup and wings in a Thai sauce. I recommend any of their soups and the bom with chicken! read more

Pho Kim 88 - Bom with chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I love this spot!! I've ordered takeout from pho Kim twice already this week! I plan on going back in the near future!! read more

Pho Kim 88 - This is the steak bento box and fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We have been here several times before and everything was excellent. Last night we picked it up closer to 7:45, later than usual (5:30-6:00) and everything was overdone/dry. Bento box chicken was dry m, eggroll dry, everything just lukewarm when we got it back home after the pick up. Very disappointed! read more

I have mixed feelings about this restaurant. It says authentic Vietnamese and Japanese cuisines. But, if the owners and cooks are not Japanese, how can you make them "authentic"? As I know, they speak Cantonese, they could be Chinese-Vietnamese. When me and my friends go there, we usually order Vietnamese noodle soup (huge portion) their spring rolls, and fried tofu which are DELICIOUS!! However, the soup base is just too salty for us, we always tell the waitress to make ours less salty. Service wise, I have to give them one star. The lady with short hair is so rude most of the time. If you happen to have her serving you...oh it's your lucky day then. read more

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I've heard such great things about Pho Kim and unfortunately I can't agree. While the food satisfied my hunger, I can't say it really blew me away. There are many better Pho restaurants in the city, but unfortunately, Pho Kim is the only one in the South Hills. Many people say the sushi is really good here. The hubby got the Rolls Royce and a California roll (the sushi special #1) and they left a lot to be desired. Didn't taste fresh to me. I expected the Pho to be the star of the show and while it was better than the sushi, the soup was just alright. The broth lacked depth of flavor and was a bit on the salty side. I was really hoping this would be a good place for me to go to satisfy pho hankerings as it's right down the street from me. Unfortunately, I won't be stopping here when a pho craving hits. read more

Pho Kim 88 - Rolls Royce and California roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Some of the best Vietnamese around especially in the South Hills. I'm still partial to Tan Lac Vien in Squirrel Hill but this restaurant is owned by a family member so it's super similar and equally delicious. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming which is always a bonus. Pho Kim 88 offers sushi, Thai, and popular Chinese dishes too - a nice diverse menu so even the picky eaters can find something. When I'm sick or under the weather I always get the pho. It magical and with a doubt shortens my colds. The pho broth is flavorful and hearty without being overly salty or concentrated but my go to when not sick is the Bun Vermicelli with pork and a pot of ginger tea. I could have this 5 days a week! read more

Pho Kim 88 - Bun vermicelli with pork and shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A quiet place right outside the city. Friend and I found this place randomly and we were satisfied with it. We both had the classic Pho Tai. I'm usually really skeptical about most pho places, but this one had really flavorful broth and huge portions. The sliced beef was the only thing I was iffy about. It ended up being slightly dry despite and the portion of meat was very small. For the price I would say this place was decent. read more

Pho Kim 88 - Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A very stylish and nice restaurant. Has a variety of options from Vietnamese, Thái, and Japanese food. The Pho my group had was mediocre however the sushi was splendid. Definitely recommend to come for the Japanese food. read more

Pho Kim 88 - Pittsburgh Sushi Signature Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My boyfriend and I went for dinner this evening. We ordered 2 appetizers and 2 bowls of Pho. When our check came, we charged (quite a bit higher) for a different type of Pho, none of which we ordered. When I questioned it, the wait staff (who was the cook and the waiter this evening) told us that the menu on our table (the paper kind with COVID) was an old menu! We were flabbergasted ! We told him we ordered from the menu that they gave us. It was unreal and you could tell this was rehearsed. Very odd experience. read more

Got the Oxtail pho - one of the better places in Pittsburg but nothing to write home about.

Damn it if a negative experience at a certain Castle Shannon bar 'n grill didn't force Kay and I to revisit this South Hills jewel of Asiatic delights a week or so ago. It appears as if the interiors have been redone since our last meal here, but the quality of the food has not. Unlike another reviewer, I enjoyed my Pad Thai, which I had with shrimp and found to be quite flavorful. The square rice noodles were perfectly al dente yet carried with them an indescribable richness. Furthermore, the shrimp was juicy, and the bean sprouts, carrot, garlic, egg, peanut, and egg were abundant. Our appetizer took us to the streets of Vietnam, the tender Saigon BBQ Short Ribs tantalizing our taste receptors with their honey-garlic-lemongrass marinade and cruncy, nutty sesame seed garnish. Whether or not Pho Kim 88 makes their own desserts is doubtful, but the cheesecake Kay and I shared was a warmed-over, fluffy, lardy, beautifully presented end to a fine dinner. Pho Kim still serves as a worthy ambassador of Asian cuisine in this quadrant of the Pittsburgh area. Give them a chance to charm you with exotic food and cordial service. read more

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I figured it was about time to update my review on Pho Kim after having dinner there last night. This place remains one of my favorite sushi spots in town! The amount and quality of food that you get here for the price really can't be beat. They now offer Hibachi Boats which are, quite literally, a BOATLOAD of food. Soup, salad, hibachi chicken, steak, or shrimp, 2 pieces tuna sashimi, 2 pieces salmon sashimi, 4 pieces shrimp tempura, 4 pieces California roll, and edamame... for $16. Yep, you read that right. SIXTEEN. DOLLARS. for all that food!! It's a freakin' steal if you do the math off of the menu (the sashimi alone would run you $10). You get a little bit of everything so it's perfect if you can't make up your mind between sushi and hibachi! My SO selected the shrimp boat and was thoroughly pleased with his choice. I ordered Lucky Buddha #1 which is soup, salad, a Cali roll, and (our favorite) a Royce Roll. $15. Again, what a deal! We had so much food, took some home, and the bill was only $33. The staff is so nice, there are plenty of TVs to keep you occupied, and their onion/Pho Kim soup is the best I've ever had. It actually has flavor to it, which can't be said for so many other restaurants. I look forward to many more meals here at Pho Kim and highly recommend you get there yourself! read more

Pho Kim 88 - New hibachi boats! Steak/chicken/or shrimp, soup+salad, edamame, tuna+salmon sashimi, shrimp tempura, Cali roll. A bit of everything for $16 - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A lunch stop here was well worth it. Food was fresh and tasty. Service was attentive and helpful. The noodle bowl (bun) was delicious; chicken had a great flavor and the fried spring roll was meaty and flavorful. The Bento Box was a lot of food = Wonton soup was filled with onions, wontons, and fantastic pork. The cream cheese filled wontons were phenomenal. Shrimp tempura excellent. Fried vegetable dumpling was average. Chicken on a stick was dry and overdone but the teriyaki chicken was moist and very good. California rolls with pickled ginger and wasabi topped off the filling meal. It all hit the spot and we will be back. read more

I wanted to get away from anything, and everything St. Patrick's Day, and was in the mood for something Asian. I made the escape from the family, and found myself at Pho Kim, I just wasn't sure what I'd be ordering this time. I went for the squid salad as an appetizer, and ordered the Seafood Diablo after some suggestions, since I've had everything else in most of the columns on the menu. The squid salad came with sliced up squid, seaweed, lettuce, and cucumber strips. I was hoping for actual chunks of squid, with legs, and tentacles, but was happy with the taste of the salad. The squid was the only ingredient seasoned, and the rest of the salad a bit bland. The Seafood Diablo came out on a huge platter, with a generous portion of steamed rice (enough for two). I was given a choice of veggie fried rice, or noodles as the side, but since chewy udon noodles came mixed in the dish, I chose steamed rice. The udon was perfectly cooked, chewy, and mixed nicely with the scallops, shrimp, and mixed vegetables (broccoli, zucchini, carrots, and onions). I'm not sure the base of the sauce, but it was good, not as spicy as I'd like. The Seafood Diablo came with a small side salad with a miso(?) dressing, and a small side soup. All this food in front of me made me feel like I was in some kind of chow competition. Food, and dishes spanning my table, and the fresh spring rolls that I always order, had to go home in a to-go box. read more

Very tasty and you get a lot of food for the money I split the bento box with someone else.

Have been seeing Pho soup pop up an Andrew Zimmeran's shows and finally decided to go to get some. The place was cozy, perfect for a date, not too loud, not too busy and the server came over right away. I don't have a problem telling someone if I don't have experience and today wasn't any different. The server suggested the basic noodle bowl so we ordered that and another of my new interests- a bento box. The good- the bento box contained a California roll which was nice & fresh, perfectly rolled and rather full. It was delicious. The chicken on a stick was teriyaki and perfect as well. The steak cubes were marinated and cooked perfect but a bit tough to chew (so I wouldn't blame them). The rest of the ingredients were rather good but not so good as to make them memorable. The bad- my taste for lemongrass. If you aren't familiar- I looked it up for you... Lemongrass: Related to citronella, this bulbous, greyish green tropical grass is a favored herb in Southeast Asian cuisines, where its delicate, lemony essence permeates a wide assortment of dishes. In Thai cooking, lemongrass is used most frequently to flavor soups, salads and curries. Had I looked it up first, seeing that the first thing it says is 'related to citronella...' I should have ordered something else. Lemongrass is STRONG. I can't say it tastes like anything I have ever tasted before and now I know I'm not a fan. But if you are, this bowl was stuffed with noodles, vegetables, came with a side of fresh jalapeños (at my request, as I told the server we liked spicy) and some dry rice noodle crackers. Again- if you like lemongrass- this soup would have been perfect. I wanted to like it, but I just can't. Again- nothing against the restaurant, just the flavor of lemongrass... See where I'm going here? Thanks for reading. :) read more

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After craving pho (hot Vietnamese soup) for about 2 weeks I caved and searched for a locally owned restaurant that was able to do takeout. I came upon Pho Kim after a buddy's recommendation and decided to try it out. I ordered the Fried Dumplings and Pho Tai. The takeout was in and out with the proper measures taken and the food only took 20 minutes. The fried dumplings had amazing flavor and were still crispy but moist on the inside to soak up the soy sauce. They were one of the best dumplings I've had all year. The pho was great with the broth being a tad saltier than I'm normally accustomed to and the beef was already partially cooked. (Traditionally the beef is raw, then you add it to the steaming hot broth.) I received ample jalapeños, bean sprouts, and noodles which is great. Will for sure be back for more dishes! read more

Whew. And I mean, whew. My friend and I headed to Pho Kim on Saturday night. I'd always wanted to try it as its right by my house and I've heard great things, but hadn't for the first two years of living nearby. I was not missing a thing. When we arrived, the place was packed, which was unexpected since we both though it would be kind of a dive. Not so: the interior was nicely decorated and we got more excited for the meal. Our server was very nice and the food was brought out quickly. If only the quality of the food was anywhere near the service, we would be grand. But no. The pork spring rolls were ok-not very flavorful, and the meat was kind of mushy. My friend got a side salad with her meal, and I thought the ginger dressing was delicious! Thankfully, she ordered a big entree and gave me her salad. That and the spring rolls were the only things I could get down. The first downturn: she got her soup. I honestly forget the kind of soup because as soon as she sipped it she wrinkled her nose and held up a spoonful of it to me. "Smell this." I did. "Does this smell like wet dog to you?" And yeah, it did. Exactly like wet dog. "Thankfully it doesn't taste like wet dog," she said, which was probably just kind of her, knowing that I had ordered Pho. I ordered the Pho Tai (rare beef) and it looked delicious when it arrived, with fixings--greens and sprouts--on the side. I picked up my spoon and sipped the broth, my excitement vanishing quickly. I glanced over at my friend. "Wet dog?" Yup. Again, it smelled exactly like wet dog. I switched to the noodles, hoping the smell wouldn't be overpowering. Nope. Still bad. I legitimately plugged my nose as I took a sip of the broth. Off the look of disgust on my face, she asked : "does it taste like wet dog?" I responded that I didn't know, but it did taste like the bathroom air after giving Molly (you guessed it, my dog) a bath. "Then it tastes like wet dog, my friend." After that conclusion, I made no more attempts at eating the meal. I did sniff the broth a couple more times, hoping in vain that the smell had gone away. It had not. Now look, I'm not saying I was actually served dog as the meat in my meal. That's a crappy and disturbing stereotype that's thrown around at Asian restaurants far too often. What I am saying is that, regardless of what meal I ordered, it should not have tasted or smelled like my dog's bath time. My friend's hibachi arrived somewhere in this dog smell saga, and while it all tasted fine, it was lukewarm at best. Fried rice? Cold. Shrimp? Cold. Steak? Cold. Our server did apparently think it was one of our birthday's, since we were given a free mochi desert, so that was weird but nice. I'd love to give an extra star for the service but I don't think that's a fair rating for a restaurant I will never go back to. read more

Pho Kim 88 - Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

ordered Kung Pao chicken last week and it was so disgusting and inedible. You know when you microwave chicken how it gets that skunky smell/flavor? that's what happened here. It was god awful. I gave it to my coworker who eats everything, and he spit it out. HOWEVER... I have had their PHO and it is excellent. So go for the Pho. Not the Kung Pao chicken. I'd give them another chance. read more

The services was really slow, but I understand most places are struggling with staffing issues. This was definitely not the best pho in Pittsburgh. It was a bit watery and worse yet there were pieces of plastic in my soup. Like from a bag that was cut open. The waitress was really nice tho!! read more

My husband and I have frequented several of the city's pho options. This place by far was our favorite. We started our lunch with some Thai iced tea and shrimp spring rolls. The rolls were quite large compared to other places and the peanut sauce was very flavorful. The tea was not overly sweet, perfect. Next came the pho. I ordered the Pho Seafood and my husband the spicy kimchi seafood pho. We both received very generous portions, filled to the brim with lots of fresh seafood and noodles. Trust me, they don't skimp on the noodles! Both broths we seasoned well. My husbands kimchi broth was by far the best. A good combination of heat and spice. The seafood was not over cooked or chewy. Our server was very pleasant and made sure we had plenty of sauces, sprouts, and drinks. We will most certainly return! Hopefully to try the curries next. read more

Pho Kim 88 - Clean casual setting. Nice decor - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Incredible Vietnamese cuisine. Their pho is the best in the city. Fresh rolls are also to die for, the most perfect way to start a meal. Make sure you find this hidden gem, it's well worth the trip read more

I have been going to Pho Kim 88, since before I could drive, it often being my favorite place to chose when I had my choice at dinner. I'm off to college now and I still find myself coming back to this restaurant any chance I get. The staff is friendly, prices are well set, and the food is phenomenal. I've never left a review on yelp, but pho kim 88 deserves the recognition. read more

After dining at Pho Kim 88 for the first time, we were very pleased with the food and the overall experience was satisfying. The decor is a little dated but overall the atmosphere is bright and enjoyable. Service was fast and friendly. Take out available. The food was delicious including the fresh spring rolls, phogan and sushi. We specifically had the crab, tuna and avocado sushi. They have many options including vegetarian. They have Chinese, Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine. We will be dining at Pho Kim again for sure! read more

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Very sweet and attentive staff. At both locations. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is delightful! I love this little gem. Strongly recommend their Pad Thai and Pho! Quick, easily, simple, delicious! And it's BYOB!! read more

Pho Kim is a great little place on 88. It is one of my favorite places to get Pho or a Bento Box. I ordered a Pho with shredded chicken. They brought out a plate with fresh jalapeños, limes, basil, and sprouts. They also brought a bottle of Siracha and a bottle of Hoison sauce. Pho Kim is the only place that brings you Hoison sauce with Pho. The soup itself is in a huge bowl. It had lots of rice noodles, green onions, and shredded chicken in a very flavorful broth. I added everything to the soup except for the jalapeños. Then I added some Hoison sauce. It was a bowl of goodness. One of my sons got Chicken and Broccoli. I had a small taste and it was very good. It wasn't a typical bland brown sauce. I liked it so much I may order it on my next visit. My other son had Lovers Lo Mein. It was also good but needed more sauce. The service was a bit lacking. Our water was never refilled. In fact our server came back after our food was served. We had to flag her down to get more water and to get our check. Despite the less than desirable service I would recommend this place to friends. read more

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Kinda tight inside & it was busy but soon as we ordered food came bout 20 mins later we worth the wait super fire. Highly recommended

I love this place. We usually only ever get take out, but we've eaten inside a few times. I have never had a bad meal here. Their Pad Thai is magnificent as is the Lo Mein, Vermicelli and dumplings. Of course, the sushi is a must. The dining room is always clean and the staff is always friendly. Pho Kim 88 is one of my favorite restaurants. read more

Pho Kim 88 - Pho Kim 88 - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The clever name is what drew me in. For those that don't know. Pho is pronounced with an "uh" sound rather then and "oh" sound.. So the delightful, potentially accidental, play on word sounds makes me giggle every time. That aside, the food is delicious, servings generous and restaurant of a small, intimate size. They're good for any age and have ample selections outside of the regular pho you'd expect. It was a busy night, as I understand most weekend nights are, but we didn't wait long. The only thing I'd change would, perhaps, be the attentiveness of our waitress. That could be chalked up to how busy the restaurant was. I'm honestly not sure. She seemed distracted, preoccupied and wasn't on hand frequently for drink refills. Lastly, they have thai iced bubble tea. That one thing is enough for me to want to move in and live in the back. read more

Pho Kim 88 - Combo bun - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Not good, pho is bad not even close to authentic, smoothies is watery power, it wasn't good at all

I've been going here since I was 4 (literally) i'm now 17. It stuck with me forever and I still get it today. Their pho is the best i've ever had, it's amazing every-time i go there. Take this from a regular, you definitely will Not regret going there. With much love!!!!:D read more