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Just flew in and needed a bowl of pho. Running errands in the area and had to stop in. No regrets. The broth was fully brothy, not some salty soup. The tendon and tripe were cooked properly, the thinly sliced rare beef came out so nicely. I didn't even have to add anything to the broth to make it taste good. Of course I dumped in the basil, sprouts, and jalapeños. I honestly loved the sizes of the bowls. A small was good enough for my wife and I had a medium. I probably could have gone for a small considering we also ordered an appetizer.
The restaurant is located in a strip mall with a bunch of other asian restaurants. The place was rather small and filled up quickly. Decor was nice, chairs comfy. The service and food were pretty good. I ordered a small #1 pho and egg rolls. The pho was solid, good broth and tons of noodles. The meat quality was pretty good, but there wasn't that much meat, and the tendon was not cooked long enough. It was a bit crunchy. The egg roll was very good, i liked the filling a lot and it was perfectly crisp. I enjoyed my food, but its a bit out of the way for me, so not sure if it was good enough to warrant the distance. But if I am ever in the area, I think it is a solid pick.
Came on a Saturday, about a 30 minute wait for a table of 2. Plenty of menu options and great spritzers, I've never had spring rolls with the egg roll inside. I was very pleased about that! I got a green Thai tea, less sweet since I feel they are way too sugary when I order out, and the drink was somewhat bitter but I was able to drink it. The wontons were perfect, nothing they could've done better! The hopes I had for this pho was to the moon and stars, a Michelin star SEA with affordable prices? Hell yeah! The beef pho #3 was so underwhelming.... The broth was much lighter than I expected and I did add garnishments to doctor up the pho but if the broth isn't flavorful and hearty from the first sip then it's not a win in my book. The gentleman serving me was very nice, good customer service but did not check on us or refill water. Butttt tbf it was a full house in there! I would come back to try other recommended menu items (I've been craving vermicelli!) but for pho, definitely not.
We arrived on Sunday night around 7pm and were on the waitlist for about an hour. The service was good and prompt. We got our food 15 minutes after ordering. Both food that we ordered were excellent but I would come back during less busy time. - pho #4 (lean beef, flank, brisket) medium: good. The broth was savory, good, and not too greasy. The bowl itself had lots of meat slices but the noodles portion was too little imo. - chicken wings & rice: my favorite! The chicken wings had crispy coatings and perfectly seasoned (not too salty but very umami). The meat was tender and flavorful.
Saw that this restaurant was on the Michelin guide so I wanted to check it out! I honestly thought the pho was fine, nothing extraordinary, but good value. I like that they have multiple sizes at difference price points to choose from. The beef stew was spicier than I expected! It had a strong ginger flavor but it was still good. I would recommend trying the fish sauce chicken wings! The flavor was great and the chicken wings were perfectly crispy. We came in on a Saturday around 7pm and didn't have to wait for a table.
I had the chance to try out Pho Momma for the first time for dinner. Thanks to reading the Yelp reviews I knew that there were no reservations so we arrived early, around 5:30 PM. We were pleasantly surprised to not have to wait for very long, just a few minutes. The restaurant is on the small side so getting there early is definitely recommended. The service was friendly and attentive. I appreciate that the menu reminded diners to let the staff know about any allergies. The food did not take long to come out after ordering. The beef stew noodle soup was pleasantly spicy and flavorful. The shrimp eggroll was overly fried and hard to bite into. The regular egg rolls were tasty, but did not particularly stand out from other Vietnamese, eggrolls we have had. The Pho with beef balls was fine but not better than other Pho places we have tried. The garlic noodles were average in terms of flavor but the chicken that came with it did not have much seasoning. The curry vermicelli noodles with tofu dish did not work for me. The curry was bland. The dish came with pickled vegetables and lettuce with a side of what tasted like a typical fish sauce/vinegar dipping sauce. Portion sizes were good. Parking was plentiful. I would come back, but I would try different dishes with the exception of the beef stew.
3rd times the charm! My girlfriends and I FINALLY made it into this famous pho haven here in Sacramento! And it was my FIRST TIME! 01/24/26 This place gets super busy! I attempted to come twice before and it way too busy and there was a wait outside and the place is small compared to other pho locations which are generally bigger in space and capacity. Ambience is nice chill and very homey! The people working there are VERY NICE AND ATTENTIVE! My girlfriends were able to secure a nice big booth while I was still enroute. Imma keep it real, EVERYTHING WE TRIED WAS GOOD! I had water, my girls got Thai Green Tea and Mango Milk and they loved it! I got a Mocha latte to go and it was BOMB! Nice and strong! And I believe the owner came gave it to me, she was soooo nice! Appetizers we got the sweet garlic chicken wings, so crispy and flavorful, fried to perfection. Crispy pork spring rolls were fresh and every bite you get a nice crunch! I ordered a small flank pho with steamed pork wontons with added Napa cabbage and carrots! Their picked jalapeños have a good kick! The small was a perfect size! Perfect for a cold day! And I was able to finish it all for once! I have a lot more to conquer on the menu next time! I think I will order more appetizers because the list was nice long one and I have heard it's all very good! Pho Momma, thank you so much for your kind service hospitality and good food! I'll be back!
I had an unpleasant experience the last time I was here, but based on all of the wonderful reviews, I wanted to give the place another try. I'm glad I did. This restaurant received a Michelin bib gourmand, which recognizes high-quality food at a great value. This award is one step below a Michelin star. I walked in at 1:30 PM on a Thursday. The place was still busy, but there were a few tables left. The space is relatively small. I was seated right away. Everybody was friendly. I decided to start with the meat marrow toast. It was a-mazing! There was some finely shredded meat mixed in with the bone marrow, but I didn't mind it at all, because it added a little bit of texture. It was so rich, and yet savory at the same time. They gave me six generous pieces. How they could do that for only $10, I have no idea.... For $13, I ordered a small number 1 pho with everything. It came with lime, bean, sprouts and mint, the usual fixin's. It was beyond amazing. The broth was rich and flavorful, the noodles were just the right texture, and the meats were melt in your mouth tender. Even the fatty meats were not overly fatty. Just enough to add some flavor. For a small, it didn't look very big, but was an extremely generous portion. I saw somebody order a large, and that thing was *HUGE!*. I waddled out the door stuffed, and beyond satisfied. I'm glad I came, this place definitely lives up to the hype. If I came again, and the place was extremely busy, the next time I would just do to go order and take my food home. I was extremely happy with my visit, and I will be back. Thank you! UPDATE: I had such a good meal yesterday, I came back today to try a couple of different things on the menu. It was even better than yesterday, if that is possible. It was at 1:30 on a Friday, and again, I got right in. I started out with the sausage/shrimp spring rolls. They are also known as fresh rolls. They were so amazing. The rice paper and veggies gave it a wonderful freshness that cut the richness of the proteins, and the shrimp and the sausage played very well together. The peanut dipping sauce was savory with just a tiny bit of a "zip" to it. Just enough that I noticed that it was there. I also had the garlic noodles, and I had to have them with that meat marrow again. OMG, the faces I must've been making while I ate that. It was beyond amazing. The noodles were the perfect texture, that meat marrow was again, both rich and savory, it has become my favorite item at this restaurant. You could smell the garlic when they brought the food, and it kept the Dish from being too rich. It was just the right combination. I also had a jasmine hot tea, which was very good, and I had enough of the spring rolls and the garlic noodles to take home for a second meal. The price was a bit higher this time, but again for the extremely high-quality and quantity of the food, absolutely worth it. I love this place. Thank you again.
All the Hype of Pho Momma! I heard Pho mamma was so good and it received a Michelin star mention, so I wanted to see what all the hype was about. We came for lunch on a Saturday, parking was fine, parking lot was small, and there was a wait, had to wait roughly 15-20 minutes. Also this spot is only open Thursday-Sunday from 11:00-8:30! Inside was pretty crowded, decor is nothing special but it does get busy! This spot serves drinks such as boba and Vietnamese coffee. I was excited to try the pho, I got a combo large or #1!The combo included lean beef, flank, brisket, tripe and tendon! We also ordered a #3 which is lean beef and brisket, and a Beef Stew egg noodle! My large #1 wasn't so large to me! Honestly, it needed more meat, I was still hungry, needed more tendon, more tripe, more beef! Also, noodles were overcooked! And the broth, the broth was the MOST disappointing, broth had good flavor BUT it was tooooo fatty, you can taste and feel the fat and grease when you swallow the broth, which is not a good thing..... The #3 had the same issue, broth tasted fatty and greasy. Noodles overcooked.... The e beef stew egg noodle was okay, slight spicy flavor but the noodles was the biggest bust, it was the flat egg noodle and not the skinny egg noodle.... They only had one option. Boba- blah.... Tasted artificial, the lychee boba was too icy with no lychee flavor, also got a strawberry shake, tasted like powder, Vietnamese coffee was flat.... Honestly, this spot was a huge disappointment, maybe it was an off day for them, but we were not impressed whatsoever. Sit Lo, Saigon alley, we feel is much better, but everyone has their own opinion. Respect to this spot for getting a Michelin star mention. Will not return though....
We were looking for some food on the way to Tahoe and saw this Michelin Guide spot on the map so we decided to give it a try. Service was interesting...they were on the slower side to get us our food, but were quick to place the bill down when they're was no one waiting for a table nor was it closing time. We were maybe halfway through our food, but this is just more of a pet peeve. We ordered the classic beef pho and the beef stew. The beef stew had a very tangy and gingery flavor to it that isn't common with beef stews I've had in the past. The beef pho was average. The kicker was definitely the fish sauce chicken wings. New unique flavor profile that I've never tried with wings but was executed very well. It's a must-order; so delicious.
I'm from out of town and my people brought me here because Pho Momma received the Michelin Bib Gourmand for great value and quality. I mean the meal was affordable and the pho was good. But to be honest, nothing on their menu stood out. In my opinion the broth wasn't deep and savory enough for my taste. Dressing up the soup with the condiments helped a lot. I really don't care about awards and etc. I love hole in the wall spots because it's all about the food for me. Pho Momma for me was just another random pho shop out of the many in Sac for me. The line here is about 15 mins long. So not too bad.
Pho Momma is worth the hype! We came on a Thursday night around 6. We put our name on the list with our party number and because there was small waiting area with limited seats inside, we waited outside until our names were called (little less than 30 min.). Because of our wait and the menu posted on the outside window, we were ready to order soon after we sat down. The restaurant is fairly small, but not too cramped. Now my thoughts on what we ordered: - Chili-Oil Wontons: beautiful presentation, delicious filling, great texture, and not too spicy - Momma's Garlic Noodles w/ Chicken: noodles are thick with a great texture, sauce coated them well; bold flavor and the chicken complimented it well - #4 Lean Beef Pho (small): love the cut size of the meat and there was plenty of it, the noodles were plentiful even for the small size, the broth was flavorful, however I wish it was hotter when it came to my table- it was only warm - Pork Eggrolls: delicious, crispy, no complaints - Brown sugar vanilla swirl & Sunrise lemonade tea: Brown sugar was sweet but not too sweet, super tasty. I loved the Sunrise tea it was sweet and the jelly at the bottom made it so good Excited to return to try more and get another bowl of pho! read more
10 months ago
This place really exceeded my expectations! An unassuming spot on a strip mall in a suburban neighborhood has some of the best pho that I've ever had! It was packed when we arrived a little after opening on a Saturday and we were not able to be in the first seating. The staff were working hard here and did their best to manage the crowd. There are only 10-15 tables overall and a small indoor waiting area. I really love that they have a size XSmall when it comes to pho bowl sizes. It really allowed us to order more things! Offerings: - Bone Marrow Toast: Great flavor and texture but the visual was a little off putting. Serving it on sliced white bread is a choice. And the meat could almost be mistaken for pulled pork. But close your eyes and it's a treat! - Pho with Flank Steak: the meat and noodles were pretty par for the course but the broth was very good. I think it may lean slightly saltier than usual but sooo delicious. Served with all the regular accoutrements. My partner did add chili oil that was available on the table and it was pretty good too! - Garlic noodles: these were fine. Great texture and plenty of chopped garlic. Creamy sauce. There is a 15% automatic charge for large parties so look out for that! read more
10 months ago
This place is okay. Not worth the Michelin hype. We both got the #1 pho (pho dac biet) and chilled shrimp spring rolls. The vermicelli was very al dente. Broth was ok. We got a little bit of thai basil just before they ran out fairly early into dinner service. The spring rolls again were alright. I've had better viet food off Stockton Blvd. I would give one more star if service was better. Right after sitting down, we were approached by 4 different servers asking if we were ready to order within 2 minutes of being sat. We felt very rushed. I understand there's lots of people waiting to be seated, but we had just been sat. Overall, this place is alright. Just not what we were expecting. read more
Over-hyped. Meat quality was good but the broth was too salty. They only gave 1 plate of garnishes for 2 bowls of pho and it didn't seem like they doubled up unless they normally give a small amount. I also got their coco green thai milk tea but I could hardly taste any of the tea since the coconut was overpowering. Our server was nice and had a smile but I noticed another employee with basically a permanent frown even after making eye contact. We waited around 30-40 min on a Saturday afternoon for 2. They have 2 waiting areas inside. read more
21 days ago
Came here with my friend for dinner after reading all the great reviews raving about this place. The restaurant is very cute, nicely decorated, clean, and on the smaller side. The restaurant is bright, lively, and has a good atmosphere. There was a lot of people when we came, so we did have to wait a bit for a table. The parking right in front of the restaurant is limited but you can park next to the other shops. I ordered the lean beef, flank, and brisket pho. The broth was flavorful and I liked how many onions they put. The portion was filling and was great on the rainy day we came. The soup was tasty, but I have had better. I would come again to try other times, they have some really good looking items on the menu. read more
11 months ago
We were excited to come to this location and try it out from all of the hype we've heard about it. The food was decent, but was much more expensive than what you typically pay at pho restaurants. The wait does get long and the restaurant is fairly small so I'd recommend showing up 10 minutes before opening to be seated in the first wave. The biggest complaint I have is that they auto charged 15% service and accepted an additional 20% on top because I didn't realize we were already charged a service fee. I do recognize that it's my fault for not seeing it on the bill, but it just feels a bit shady to me that they really accepted another 20% on top of what they auto charged at a pho restaurant where our server didn't even come check on us or refill our water. When I noticed that evening, I tried calling the restaurant the next day, but they don't answer their phone so you can't get ahold of them. Other reviewers have also mentioned that they do not pick up their phone. read more
So glad I was finally able to try this place! We arrived around 1:30 on a Sunday. The wait for a table for 2 was about 40-45 mins, not too bad. We ordered the 1/2 portion each of Pork and Shrimp Eggrolls. Both really good, lots of filing in the Egg Roll. Chili Wontons were good. Not too spicy. Chicken Wings w/salt and pepper. They were good, nice and crispy with every bite. The sautéed onions on top was a nice touch for added flavor. I ordered the Medium sized bowl of Pho with Flank Brisket and Meatball. Soooo good. The noodles were cooked to perfection. The noodles were on the thinner side which i loved. The broth was amazing. This place was worth the wait. The service was great for being as busy as they were. Restrooms were clean! Would definitely return! We also ordered Momma's Garlic Noodles w/chicken and Momma's fried rice to go. Can't wait to try it! read more
The shrimp pho is superb! From the chicken broth to the fresh herbaceous vegetables everything about it is delicious. The butter shrimp spring roll was average, nothing too memorable. The salt and pepper chicken wings lacked flavor and was skimpy on the onion and pepper mixture. The garlic noodles were a bit dry and lacking garlic flavor. The lychee passion tea was delicious. The service is great and staff is friendly! The ambience is clean and low noise so you can hold a conversation easily. I'd return for the pho and drinks! read more
First time I've seen so many portion options for pho and love the idea: XS-S-M-L. At other pho restaurants, I rarely finish a small bowl. I ordered a small pho ga, but was given (and charged) a medium and I was able to eat it all. The broth was delicious, but sadly the chicken was chewy, dry and overcooked. I didn't have many noodles in there either. My friend ordered an XS, her husband ordered a L, and although the three bowls were different sizes, it seemed we had relatively similar portions of meat (good amount) and noodles: the difference being the amount of broth. The bone marrow toast was disappointing. A scant amount of braised, shredded beef sat atop a triangular toast. Whatever bone marrow might have been in there was scant and probably melded into the shredded beef. Would not recommend this one. read more
I have seen this place posted a lot of places ever since it made it into the Michelin Guide, so I had to take my parents for my dad's birthday! For appetizers, we ordered the fish sauce chicken wings as well as the shrimp and pork egg roll platter. For pho, I ordered the #1 which came with Lean Beef, flank, brisket, fat brickiest, tripe, and tendon. For my drink, I ordered the Tropical mango tea. Everything we ordered was impressive! The pho was probably some of the best pho I've eaten while being in the Sacramento area. You could tell the broth was very flavorful and portion size was great. The only thing I didn't like was my noodles clumped together. I would definitely recommend coming early for dinner or expecting a wait, as my family JUST beat the rush. Overall, solid spot! read more
1 year ago
Small gem of a spot, but worth it! I've had various items on their menu and nothing disappoints! The service is fast and the staff is friendly. The restaurant is small, so sometimes there's a few people waiting to be sat (although this has never happened to me - yet). The parking isn't great, but I have found somewhere to park each time. Sometimes the restaurant looks closed, when it's actually open -- so I do think that it doesn't look super exciting to visit - but oh it is!! The ambiance is super cute too! read more
I had heard so many great things about this place from local relatives and happy to say it did not disappoint! We showed up right at open on a Sunday morning, and had to wait about an hour to be seated. With the recent win of a Michelin Star, we were expecting a wait and we also had a large group of 9 people. Once seated, they were quick to take our order and get our food out! The food came out fairly quick! We ordered a variety of appetizers with the Crab Rangoons and Pork Sausage Crispy Rolls being our favorites! As for entrees, majority of us ordered variations of the pho, which was delicious! One of my favorites i've had. a few of us got the garlic noodles and fried rice, and the garlic noodles were a huge hit amongst our group! Overall this place is very good! I'm not sure if I would wait an hour to eat here again, but will definitely come back once the hype and traffic calms down. read more
1 year ago
My friend and I went on a Saturday afternoon and there was already a line outside likely because it was just labeled as a Michelin star spot. After waiting about an hour, we were finally seated. The space was clean and had the usual decor you'd expect at a pho place. I ordered the garlic noodles and the spicy beef stew pho. The garlic noodles were creamy and buttery, but I couldn't really taste the garlic. As for the pho, it was okay definitely could have used more spice. I was originally craving Bun Bo Hue, but they didn't have it, so I settled for the stew. Overall, it's worth trying once, but I personally wouldn't wait an hour for it again. read more
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Apparently, everyone in Sacramento wants to eat piping hot pho at 2 PM, even in 100° heat. The mile-long, but fast-moving waitlist can confirm. Dropped by last Saturday on the way home from Tahoe to eat my favorite cuisine, (Vietnamese) with one of my coolest friends (also Vietnamese). Broth is sensational, noodles are the perfect texture, and the cuts of meat are generous. Best bowl of pho I have had in this area! read more
1 year ago
This was my third attempt to have lunch here. The first time, back in March, they were unexpectedly closed. The second time, on June 29th, they were on vacation. Today, I finally got in--but just barely. A sign on the door announced that starting July 28, they'll no longer be open on Tuesdays, so I lucked out! There was a wait--about 25 minutes with roughly 10 people ahead of me on the list to be seated. I'd been especially curious to try this place because of the Michelin recognition, but unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. The brisket tasted more like thinly sliced cheesesteak meat than something deeply marinated or slow-cooked, and the broth lacked the richness I've come to expect from standout pho--especially compared to spots I've tried in the Bay Area, Manhattan and most recently in Elk Grove, Ca of all places! read more
Food - The lean beef, flank and brisket noodle soup was so flavorful! - I got a small and it was perfect to order more of the other items. - The crispy pork sausage spring rolls was also yummy! That sauce to dip with, I need more of it! - The chili wontons was also very tasty! I want more! Service - I waited about 15 minutes for a table, not bad for a Tuesday afternoon. - Fast service! Ambiance - There were many small tables for small parties. - A food sized restaurant. I can't wait to go back to try more items! read more
Before blowing up on social media I stumbled across this place and boy did I feel like I struck gold. Everything here has been 10/10 amazing. All of the appetizers, their iced coffee, and I've tried their pho & beef soup. It is a more intimate space and they do get busy but it is well worth the wait. The staff are kind and really pay attention to all of their customers even if the space is packed. When in need of some Vietnamese food this place definitely has my loyalty read more
Waited in line outside this Michelin Guide restaurant and it was worth it! We looked at the menu and mouthwatering photos on the windows outside while we waited. In about 30 minutes, there we were, excited for our name to finally be called. Upon entering, the diverse people and the packed restaurant spoke volumes for the love for and popularity of Pho Momma that drew us here in the first place. Social media fandom doesn't lie! Michelin Guide doesn't lie! I have a Bay Area palate, and have Vietnamese friends, so I know what pho is supposed to look and taste. I had yet to find a pho spot that hit the spot, until now! FINALLY! With my first taste of my beef and chicken pho broth, I closed my eyes and soaked in the perfect flavors and thought where have you been all my life in Sac? I told "Mr. Pho Momma", who kept checking on us, that I'm from the Bay and I am so happy to have finally found where to go for how pho is supposed to taste! He said we had a nice spread. We were blown away by the flavor explosion of all the food we ordered! The garlic noodles were packed with scrumptious ingredients and paired well with the chicken wings with sweet garlic fish sauce that we saw from the poster outside and made sure to order. The chili oil wontons were absolute perfection that even though I was full from our grub fest, I found myself wanting to eat more! I can't wait to return to Pho Momma to try their other menu items like Momma's pork fried rice and delicious drinks. What a gem in the Sac region!! Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Pho Momma and thank you to your team who give such excellent customer service and food and drinks that make our bellies and hearts happy! read more
First time here. It's a bit further from where I live but glad I stopped in. Pho is super tasty. I didn't even have to add any sauce . Love the crispy shrimp roll. Garlic noodles were good too. Love the decor. They open at 11a & there was already a wait by 11:15a. I came in on a Friday at 11ish. We were seated quickly after we put our name down. Staff were friendly. We ordered the following items: Pho #7 Beef Stew Half and Half Egg Rolls (6Pcs) Garlic Noodles (w/ Chicken) Pho #1 6 Meat Combo read more
tiny restaurant with big flavors! stopped in here for lunch, definitely worth coming back for! The drink are some of the best i've had around here. Their fried appetizers have the literal perfect crunch. yumbo x 1000. It's a longer wait so keep this in mind! read more
7 months ago
Pretty good pho! I really enjoyed the beef marrow toast, it would have been better if the toast were crispy but the flavor of the beef was delicious! Service came fast and they were accommodating with our group of 8. Ambience was simple, casual, clean. Plenty of parking. Prices were reasonable for the area. Glad we stopped in! read more
7 months ago
Okay you should believe the Hype. Pho Momma is Sacramento's best bowl of pho. It would stand up right at the top with some of the best pho in the Bay as well. This place lives up to the buzz, the Bee write-ups, the Michelin nods, and then some. The pho broth: nearly perfection. Rich, deep, aromatic, every spoonful layers umami, star anise, and long-simmered love. It's so flavorful, I caught myself sipping the entire bowl up. If I had one tiny wish, it would be just a bit less grease on the lips but it's barely a complaint when the flavor shows up this hard. The noodles are silky and springy, never overdone. The beef? Top quality, tender, and please order rare. I know it's a recession but I appreciate the portion sizing? Realistic and refreshing. If you want a mini you can go mini, it's not all massive. I usually don't order this because it's rare it's good but our table neighbor suggested the shrimp egg rolls. Do not skip. These are not your standard issue cha gio, these things are crispy, really crispy, golden, and bursting with a flavor that I thought might be noodles soaked in beef broth. 5/5 read more
Was pretty busy when I arrived for a late lunch. Its first come first serve. I didn't wait too long. I knew I just wanted to try their pho. I got a medium pho with all the meats. The food came out pretty quick and piping hot. The broth was flavorful and smelled good. There was a good amount of meat. Its a pretty good pho but it didn't wow me. I came to check it out since it received a Michelin recognition. The other foods seemed good so I will probably have to try them next time. read more
Mandatory 2 revisit 2 make sure pho is as good as i recollect. ALL GIOD!!! -expect to wait if u get there after the opening hour. We're hungry, but everyone in line was cool. Momma said always talk to strangers. Interesting starting a conversation w/ random strangers about PHO, at a PHO restaurant, while in line waiting to eat PHO. Give it a try, never know what kind of PHO knowledge they have. -staff was still attentive even as busy as they were. - we were HANGRY, then we ate. Now our frown got turn upside down,,,, - this will be out new "GO 2" pho spot..... read more
The food is beyond phenomenal! This is my favorite pho spot in Sacramento. The portions are generous. We went with a small, which was very filling. Service was friendly. They do have large crowds and wait times can be a bit long, but worth it. read more
Came here during dinner and was NOT expecting a wait for pho! I think the pho was not bad, just a little too salty for my liking. The small is pretty small, just FYI, so I can't imagine how tiny the x-small would be. Also tried the spring rolls which were good but it dried out too quickly. Wish they didn't cut it up into pieces. They were trying to turn tables too quickly. I found it rude that they already handed us the check shortly after receiving our food. Then, one of the servers came over to ask if we want a box to pack the spring rolls while we were still eating it and had barely gotten started. The service was not appreciated. read more
8 months ago
Had to check out the Michelin pho spot to see if it lived up to the hype. They're only open certain days of the week and recently changed their hours to open at 11 instead of 11:30. Came about a half hour early on a Saturday, were the first ones there but shortly after there was a line. Got seated in the first wave and service was pretty quick. Ordered the fried rice, shrimp eggrolls and bone marrow toast as appetizers but wasn't impressed. However, the beef stew pho was delicious. I would come again just for that. read more
7 months ago
Pho Momma is a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognized restaurant in the Sacramento area specializing in pho. On my visit, I ordered the #4 (lean beef) and added beef balls along with the chili oil wontons. While the restaurant has a strong reputation, I found the pho solid but not particularly memorable. The broth was hearty, though a bit sweet for my taste. Similarly, the chili oil wontons leaned more toward sweet than spicy, which left me slightly disappointed. It's possible I visited on an off day, but I've had better pho elsewhere in the city. That said, the restaurant remains popular, so plan to arrive early or expect about a 30-minute wait, as the space is small though turnover is fairly quick. In addition, I did encounter a minor billing error, which the staff initially dismissed until I clarified it with our server. While not ideal, it was resolved. Despite these hiccups, I'd consider returning to try the restaurant's other specialties, such as the garlic noodles, and to give their award-winning pho another chance. read more
Updated review 5/21/25: I knew I found a gem when I walked into Pho Momma for the very first time back in late 2023. Fast forward to this year and I was so so happy for them when they recently made it to the 2025 CA Michelin Guide!! Pho Momma remains my favorite pho restaurant in Sacramento, and the service is still impeccable. As I am pretty much a regular now, the waitress knows my order whenever I walk in. The beef stew noodle soup is still my favorite dish, and nothing beats the fatty, lemongrass-y broth with tender beef and carrots. The owner is often present and talking to everyone, and she exudes kindness. I can absolutely tell the food is made with love here, and I wish Pho Momma nothing but continued success for the years to come! read more
The experience was something you don't see around anymore. Allow me to explain. Picture a 96 year old handsome actor! He is famous and charming but old . Hard to hate but passed his hay days long time ago. Now back to restaurant. Interior was methodically designed and decorated BUT 65 years ago . It smelled old DR office BUT food was amazing ( you see now hard to hate) No picture a middle age man approaching you and he is your waiter, he smelled like cigarettes BUT super kind ( I dare to hate him he tried so hard to make me happy. The beef soup bowl was HUGE . At least for 2 people but I finished it without rice and broth . It was a little greasy BUT amazing delicious. sEE! All around the place you see disaster but also so much kindness and love and quality food. At the end a young man approaches me from Managment and asked how is everything with a free dessert . I mean mind blowing. Ps it's not a place y take your date for first time at all. I dare to try it yourself. read more
8 months ago
Would like to emphasize that there is a wait time for this place. Probably waited 30 min to get seated for dinner. There is a sign in list but it's a very popular place. Once we get seated our food came pretty quick. We ordered pho and their famous spring rolls. They also have fun drinks to try so we tried the tropical mango sweet tea and Thai tea swirl. Both were really good. The pho however we were a bit disappointed. Broth was kinda bland. Spring rolls were good though! Maybe we will try this place earlier in the day and see if that changes things. read more
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9555 Folsom Blvd
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Sacramento, CA 95827
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What are their opening day and time? google and website give different info and they don't pick up their phone? Thanks.
Hi. I believe they are closed mon-weds + open thurs-sun 11am-8pm. Cheers!
Do you take reservations?
We were told no to reservations. It's walk-in first come first serve
Is the lemongrass broth vegetarian or pescatarian? Can it be combined with the tofu or shrimp?
We have 3 types of broths: Beef, Chicken, and Vegetarian. If you are vegan, ask for the green menu.
Is the pho gluten free?
Ingredients: The rice noodles and meat in pho are usually gluten-free, but the soup can be made in a pot that was previously used for wheat-based soup like their wonton soup.… Read more
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