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    Pho King

    4.3 (522 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    PHO KING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    11. Pho King Special
    Dajone Z.

    Excellent service, our food came out within about 10-15 minutes. This had to be the best pho I've had in a very long time. I only wish it came with pre meat without having to order more on the side.

    40. Phnom Penh Noodle
    Anna K.

    Really good takeout, they packaged everything in separate containers so nothing got soggy when transporting the food back home. Staff are extremely nice and the restaurant itself is very homely and chill. Would love to eat inside on a solo date some time with a book or something. The meat was ok but overall was pleased with the varieties that come in this #40 house special. Not sure if I'd get it again but excited to try the other dishes!

    Pho King Rice Plate
    Jimmy B.

    My friend recommended their rice plate so I stopped in today to try it for myself. Was not disappointed at all. Their rice plate here is on the same level as a lot of the best places in Seattle. A real gem for Tacoma and anyone living in Tacoma because you don't have to drive all the way to Seattle for a solid rice plate Will come back to try their pho next time

    Pho King Special. Delicious! Way better than it looks, and it looks pretty darn good.
    Chris G.

    Amazing, authentic flavors. Well worth a visit. Service was also very quick. Will definitely be returning.

    Mattea D.

    Searched for the best Vietnamese and decided on the classic menu item Pho! Pho King is located on MLK jr way in Hilltop. Parking is pretty easy to find on the street, and for lunch on Friday there was no wait (decent amount of seating). Service is fast - got the egg rolls (2 per order) and pho tai, which it seems like they're known for. The egg rolls were really good and the pho tai was great. Basically, with pho you need a good broth and this one has it. I had read reviews that said to get the classic pho tai and no one let me astray. I will definitely be back! It's so nice to find really good Vietnamese - I feel like it's been "ok" in my neighborhood. Can't wait to try more!

    We were a party of 8 and in the area on Saturday night. We were looking for a Vietnamese restaurant and this was rated well. It is a casual restaurant yet busy. The price of the menu items were reasonably priced and the Vietnamese food that we ordered were delicious. They offered Vietnamese crepes which is rare for most restaurants. It was delicious. Our grand daughter ordered pad Thai and she didn't think that it was as good as in other Thai restaurants she had it.

    6. Eye Round Steak Pho
    Rachel L.

    Incredible pho. It is not overselling it to say this was a spiritual experience. The service was fast and friendly, the restaurant was immaculately clean. It's safe to say that this is our new go-to pho spot.

    Large Brisket Pho
    Eddie J.

    If you're looking for great pho in Tacoma, then head up to Pho King on MLK Way in Hilltop. You might have to be patient looking for street parking due to all the new construction in the area, but the pho is totally worth it. We ordered the brisket pho and the broth was so good. Definitely recommend Pho King for your pho fix!

    Cashea S.

    A quiet environment with amazing food. The egg rolls were cooked amazingly and tasted perfect. They may quite possibly be the best I've ever had for the type of egg roll. The Vietnamese Bahn Mi was delicious. It had been stuffed full of all the veggies and meat with a yummy sauce. The pho itself has a delicious broth and the small was a very filling bowl. The food was quick and prompt and the service was excellent. Came to fill our drinks and took out order in a prompt fashion. I'd come back!

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    Very nice food and attentive service during lunch. We ordered the chicken pho and the yellow curry chicken.

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    The Pho was just what the doctor ordered. The service was nice and quick. The restaurant is clean and welcoming.

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    Solid food and service, simple decor. We've tried pho there take away banh mi and lemongrass tofu

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    Very fast service, pho broth was good (not oily and just the right classic pho taste).

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    So good anytime your in T town try Pho King. It is so fresh and fun. It has the best freshest ingredients

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    YESSS!! This is THE place for Vietnamese food! They are indeed authentic!…read more I have been missing the smell and taste of staple Vietnamese dishes ever since I moved out of California a few months ago. I used to receive Mom's vietnamese home cooking frequently and I lived near the Asian hubbubs with easy access to all the cuisine, but now I have to discover new places here in Washington to satiate my taste buds. Everything I've tried so far has been good. I've been content. But here!! I ordered takeout through Doordash, and as soon as I picked up my food, an aroma of so many flavors filled up my car. Parking is kinda annoying since it's on the street but I arrived within 30 mins of opening hours so it wasn't terrible yet. The restaurant already had at least a table or so, with customers, so I wouldn't be surprised if it got busier later. There's a fair amount of space and tables for hungry stomachs! The food was about ready by the time I arrived, and the 30 min drive home left me feeling famished and ready to dig in. Thankfully, I was not disappointed. Everything was packaged well so that nothing spilled during the car ride, and everything was so yummy! I ordered more than I originally intended... I was craving com tam (broken rice) and couldn't find a satisfactory place near my residence, so I drove all the way here to Tacoma.. and then I figured, I might as well order their Banh Xeo too! The photos online made it look so good, and it ended up tasting amazing! Slightly crispy and stuffed just enough with bean sprouts, meat, and other goodies. Perfect after drizzling some of the sauce over it. The Com Tam was also made well, and definitely hit my cravings with its classic ingredients. I ordered a Large Pho Bo Vien (meatball) for my son, and was sooo tempted to eat some myself. The broth smelled fresh and the noodles were cooked nicely. Decent portions for everything, too. I definitely need to return to try out more of their food. So far, it has made me one happy Viet gal :)

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    10/10 we ordered Oxtail and Steak Pho! Flavor was there it was really good! (Broth was different…read moreflavor than what I am used to) but I really enjoyed it! Service was great too server answered our questions. Restaurant spacing was nice . Parking wasn't too hard to find either Fish Sauce wings were great sweetness was there nothing too overpowering Crab Rangoon was good (I am not a crab Rangoon fan in general) but I ate like 1or2

    I stopped into Lunar's Pho in Tacoma for an early lunch. There were only a couple of people inside…read moreahead of me, so it was nice and quiet when I sat down. I ordered the calamari from the specials menu and the ginger steak pho from the regular menu. The biggest downside for me was the temperature inside the restaurant. It was one of those really cold, pouring rain days we've been having lately, and the dining area felt pretty chilly. I'm not sure if the heat wasn't on or if the space just takes a while to warm up, but it definitely stood out and I dreaded anytime another person opened the front door to let a rush of cold air inside. The other thing was how long the food took to come out. I stopped in during my lunch break, and from the time I ordered it took about 25 minutes for the food to arrive. Most pho spots I've been to are usually closer to the 8-10 minute range, so that was a bit of a surprise. I also saw banana cake on their specials menu, which I really wanted to try, but I ended up skipping it because I was worried it might take another 20+ minutes and I needed to get back to work. That said, the food itself was great. The calamari was fantastic and honestly should probably be added to their regular menu. It had a great crispy coating, was served hot, and the seasoning was really good. The texture was perfect too -- none of that rubbery calamari you sometimes get. I finished the entire plate. The ginger steak pho was also excellent, especially on such a cold day. I had never tried ginger steak pho before, but I'm glad I did. The broth was really comforting and helped warm me up, the steak slices were tender, and they didn't hold back on the ginger. The dish came with ginger already in the soup, the meat was wrapped with ginger shoots, and they even provided extra ginger on the side, which I happily added. Parking might be something to keep in mind if you visit during a busier time. Because of the terrible weather when I went, I got lucky and found parking right out front, but I could see it getting tight on a normal day. Overall, I would definitely come back. The food was really good, just plan for a little extra time if you're stopping in during a busy period.

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