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    Pho Momma

    4.2 (710 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    One small, one medium pho and a dumpling.
    Sean W.

    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.

    Iced Vietnamese Coffee
    Jacqueline T.

    Came to see if it was Michelin gourmand worthy. Felt the pho is ok, but nothing that really wows me. The meats were cut super super thin, which is not to my liking. Probably wouldn't go out of my way to return when there are other restaurants that are closer and better.

    Half brisket, half meatball small pho.
    Melissa Y.

    Broth was flavorful and they were generous with their meat, even in the small size. Also appreciated that the noodles were fresh and had a nice chew. Also, ordered the egg rolls that came out piping hot. I def will be a returning customer.

    Small pho
    Nina H.

    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.

    Beef pho, spring rolls, crab cream cheese wonton
    Rachel M.

    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.

    Chicken wings & rice
    Mel J.

    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.

    Beef Stew
    Kellie C.

    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.

    Beef stew- worth ordering again
    Mary Jae L.

    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.

    Saturday Pho date with my girls
    Meena P.

    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!

    That meat marrow toast was amazing
    Alan C.

    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.

    #1 large- not so large, needs more meat
    Yao C.

    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....

    fish sauce chicken wings
    Liz C.

    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.

    Arleen A.

    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.

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    Ask the Community - Pho Momma

    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!

    Have they expanded their restaurant yet?

    Not that I know of.

    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

    Do they use MSG in pho?

    Yes, per the staff

    Do they serve beer?

    They don't serve alcohol at all.

    Do you guys sell gift cards?

    Gift cards are now available :)

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