This place is still around even after I first went 15+ years ago so it's a good sign! Solid choice, parking could be a bit better but for a bowl of hot pho right off the highway, say no more. Service was not bad for a busy Sunday and there were a couple of people working but it seemed they did not anticipate a lot more people coming in. They were able to get our orders in and while they were out of some drinks and actually forgot to bring our drinks, it wasn't bad. The space is big and there are two unisex bathroom stalls which I appreciated as I could take my kid in to help him! It was clean and well maintained. It was perfect for what we needed after driving through! read more

Pho is decent, not the best I've had but it's solid. They are fast and efficient. The place used to be very busy but I think after the post-pandemic price hikes, the place always has room. Yup, I went there less because...not used to the high price after growing up with single digit pho prices. But I have to admit it's not rational as it takes hours to brew this soup base and some other cuisine takes a lot less prep and cost a lot more. I enjoy their delicious pho and the quality has not gone down over the years. read more

Haven't been here in a while and man has a lot changed. Used to be very good but man has it gone down hill. Upon entering there this sewer like smell that lingers. The food price has gone up a lot, maybe about 6 month ago since I last came here a bowl of large pho used to be 15 dollar and now it 17.85. I order a large pho Tai( steak pho) and when I saw the bowl the portion size was laughable. Barely any noodle and they skimp on the steak meat. Bean sprout and leafy vegetables are also small. The broth is not flavorful and it like they used pho powder to save on cost smh. All in all, pretty sad to see this once amazing pho restaurant deteriorate so bad. Not coming back here again in the future, going somewhere else where I can get more value for my money. read more

I ordered a small number 5 ($14.25) and the Goi Cuon (2 garden rolls - $6). The soup arrived first, followed quickly by the rolls. Even though I specifically ordered the rolls first and separately. Service was very quick. The Number 5 was very good. The broth is very flavorful and the portion of meat was very nice. The meat was neither tough nor fatty. Really good thin slices of flank steak. The broth was so flavorful that I didn't need to add any hoisin or hot sauce, which is unusual for me for Pho. It was a nice size portion of meat and noodles. I see you can get a large for only $1 more. My size was ample. The rolls also were very good. Each had large pieces of shrimp and the peanut sauce was very good. I arrived at the restaurant at 7:10 pm and they officially close at 8:00 pm. When I arrived, there were three tables with customers already eating. Maybe I arrived too late for them (too close to closing time), because, as I said earlier, they brought out the soup before the rolls, even though I ordered the rolls separately as I was sitting down. Also. I got a water and unfortunately no one came by to refill my water glass. Which was empty for the last third of my meal. Even though the place was almost empty and the staff were standing around. Too bad. I tipped them anyway. And I was out of there by 7:45 pm. read more

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I haven't been to pho nam in awhile, so I went back recently. Same old interior, but also same good pho. Broth is flavorful and they give a decent amount of meat. Pay at the counter and they accept card. The restaurant has a strong cigar smell inside because of the cigar room next door. The smell can get quite strong, so I suggest takeout if it will bother you. read more

Pho Nam Restaurant - Menu (January 2025) - Vietnamese Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Used to be good. Now it's bad food, dirty, and over priced with a rude man running the counter. They have skimped me every time. They never include tendon, then they get an attitude when you ask for it. Surprise! They have it, they're just skimping you! They put basically no meat in their soup so you have to order extra making the price well over $20. Even a regular pho is over $15 now. That would be fine if it wasn't 90% noodles. Also, you can't justify these prices when it looks like you're eating in an abandoned building. They haven't put a single dollar into updating this place in over 20 years. You feel like you're going to catch a disease sitting there. Everything is sticky and look like it was hand washed with a dirty rag. Crap building, rude service, skimpy food, huge price tag. The ultimate way to ruin your day with a bowl of soup. I will Never be back after being a customer for over 20 years. read more

Not my favorite pho spot, but a decent one if you're looking for good pho and quick service. The interiors are unsightly - bare flooring, brick walls, smell of cigars (next door shop, or smokers nearby) but it really gives "hole in the wall" vibes. I always have the pho meatballs soup, and it's always good. The pricing is reasonable and the meatballs portion is generous! Nowadays places skimp you on meat, but they don't. The rice dishes are also good! They were out of the pork chop when I went, but the sliced pork was also good - I feel that the meat pieces quantity could have been a little more but that's ok. Again, they have quick service so you're pretty much in-and-out in under an hour if you dine in. Overall, for the good food and reasonable prices, this is a good spot if you're craving pho. read more

Pho Nam Restaurant - Pho Bo Vien - meatballs (large) - Vietnamese Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Great pho! I've been coming here since I was a kid and the pho has always stayed consistently delicious. They've unfortunately increased the prices a ton. The restaurant is very clean however it reeks of cigar and cigarette smoke given the cigar shop right next-door read more

Pho Nam Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

This spot smelled a bit like cigars which docked it a point, but the overall food was wonderful. The broth was super flavorful. I felt no need to add any extra sauce. The meat was hit the spot super well. read more

Pho Nam Restaurant - Number 2 - Vietnamese Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Great Pho. Broth is very good, doesn't need to add much to enjoy it. Menu is pretty basic from soup to rice plates but each platter is well made. Service was fast as well. I would recommend this place for a quick eat. read more

Pho Nam Restaurant - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

It's not fancy. But if you're hungry for a bowl of pho, not much of an ambiance (a food hall feel), this place got a seat for you. Waitress will bring you menus and water, that's pretty much it. You're fine if you know what you want. We usually come by here on our Nordstrom Rack shopping spree. Two deals on one trip. The noodle is pretty much franchised - boiled hot soup poured over prepared noodle and ingredients. Tasted as good as other pho shops tho. read more

Pho Nam Restaurant - Pho Number 1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Haven't been here since before Covid and have now been back a few times. It's good. Quality seems better as I usually get eye round (it was always very tough) and now it is tender. So, they're either sourcing it different or or preparing it different. Broth is more flavorful. There used to be a distinctive Pho Nam taste that isn't there any more, now it tastes like most other pho broths. But it's good. Service is fast! It must have changed hands at some point and I missed it. Probably before Covid but it was not in my regular rotation because of the prior meat quality. Everyone working there is Latin now except the guy behind the register. When you order, you can't order in Vietnamese, they don't understand you. You have to point or order by number. In any case. The changes... whether recent or not... are good. Come back to Pho Nam! Large bowl and iced coffee cost me $20.15 in Feb, 2022. read more

Been coming here since i was 10 Its 4.8/5 on the gas scale One of the best phos you can get in the area Eggrolls are mid 2.7/5 on the gas scale read more

Pho Nam Restaurant - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Upon entering the restaurant, we found that the seating was quite unorganized with no hostess to greet us and we needed up seating ourselves. The owner at the front later approached us with menus and at first I thought we submitted our order at the counter, but he later came to take our order. The restaurant was clearly understaffed, with many tables empty but not cleared yet. There were a couple groups of people at the door also unsure of where/how to seat themselves. The restaurant itself was larger than expected and there were many tables inside. We ordered two orders of garden rolls, three large beef noodle soups, and a lemongrass pork vermicelli. The salty soup had very little beef, did not live up to the name of being "large," and the noodles were quite stiff. We also found it interesting that the bean sprouts were chopped up. My pork was well seasoned and there was enough to satisfy me, but there were a couple pieces chewier than I would have liked. Our appetizers (garden rolls) also came out after our entrees, when we were almost halfway done. Overall, there are definitely better pho places in the area, but this restaurant satisfied our pho cravings. read more

Pho Nam Restaurant - Garden rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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A true "hole in the wall restaurant" literally (look at the outside picture). Was recommended this spot by a local and it went above and beyond my expectations! A true 10/10 experience. The server who may have been the owner was so kind, start to finish. Soup came out fast and they were even nice enough to give us extra toppings- free of charge!!! (Rare nowadays). The broth was definitely prepared over some time because the flavor was sooo rich. Wish I could've taken it in a to-go cup . If you're in the area and want AUTHENTIC pho, not the mainstream generic kind, this is THE place to go!!! read more

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This place has my heart. This was my first Pho experience in 2021 and it set the bar HIGH. Any Pho place I have had to compete with this authentic delicacy. The broth, whether chicken or beef is unmatched! There is no broth like it!! I've had chicken and different types of beef phos and they do not miss! You can customize your bow or order as is but whatever you choose, you will not be disappointed. The owner is very pleasant when greeting and taking orders. The pho is serve quickly and ALWAYS piping hot. FRESH OUT THE POT. Inside is a little dated however I feel like it adds to the authenticity of the meal. THIS IS THE BEST PHO ON THE EAST COAST read more

Pho Nam Restaurant - Garden Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Smells like sewage inside. Pho was horrible and overpriced. Can't recommend this place.

If you decide to grab a meal from Pho Nam, I highly suggest you take a look at their menu before hand and order right when you are seated. If you don't, you'll be waiting for quite awhile or may even walk out (like a few patrons did while we were there). They are severely understaffed (only one individual manning the front of the house taking orders/payment) so it took several minutes for us to be seated and then much longer for our order to be taken. Despite the extremely slow service, my pho was actually pretty good. I ordered a regular #6 which came with well-done brisket, flank, and skirt steak. The broth had good flavor to it, but I do wish they didn't skimp on the meat. Also, IMO the sizes are on the smaller side compared to other pho restaurants in the area. So if you're hungry, I suggest ordering a large. When you place your order, make sure you also remind the staff to bring you utensils. When our pho arrived, we had nothing to eat it with! The restaurant is a decent size, with plenty of tables. They aren't spaced out too well, so beware you may get hit in the head with an elbow as staff is bringing out other orders! Luckily you pay up front so you don't have to wait for someone to bring your check/take your payment. Otherwise, you'd be waiting forever! read more

Pho Nam Restaurant - Regular #6 - Vietnamese Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Best pho place in the area to me always good and i like that they are open early unlike other pho places

As someone who's lived in Vietnam, this restaurant's food is as Americanized as it can get. This might be good in middle of nowhere Iowa but not in the Rockville/Gaithersburg area. We ordered the Goi Cuon (fresh spring rolls), a few pho dishes, and the rice noodle with pork. They skimp on the meat in the spring roll and it's mostly loaded with shredded iceberg lettuce. Not a good start. The pho was just okay. Oddly enough, they gave a decent amount of meat in the pho. For the rice noodle with pork, it was terrible. Again, mostly loaded with iceberg lettuce (which you should know is NOT Vietnamese at all) and the pork was hard. The pork was clearly pre-cooked and they just microwaved it to bring it out. All our food came out within 5 minutes of ordering. I get that the pho needs to be pre cooked but for the other dishes? No. The restaurant is deceptively small from the outside. Lots of space on the inside. But it felt like a cafeteria. We came on a weeknight and there were very few people. Still, we got zero service. We had to find our own seats, get our own baby chair, got no water refills, and then pay at the counter. The receipt still asked for tips and because of societal pressures, I grudgingly added the minimum appropriate amount. But it's not exactly a good experience if you're asking yourself why you should be tipping. The staff that delivered the food appeared friendly but seemed to only speak Spanish. Overall I would not come here again. I might be able to make a case if it was cheap but they charge the same, if not more than other Vietnamese restaurants in the area. Hard pass. read more

Pho Nam Restaurant - Rice noodle with pork. Mostly iceberg lettuce. Pork was clearly pre-cooked awhile ago and microwaved to serve. - Vietnamese Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I tried this pho place out after my friend recommended it. I usually take my requests for pho after a heavy night of drinking to pho 75, but this place does not disappoint. The soup and beef here are better than Pho 75's but I prefer the noodles at Pho 75. It's just chewier. How I will choose between the two will always be a game-time decision. read more

Pho Nam Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

On a cold rainy day, a hot bowl of pho is exactly what I need. Price wise, its a pretty penny for sure. $14 for a large portion. And $5.50 for two small spring rolls. The service is pretty slow, so go in with having an idea of what you'd like to order. We also got our waters pretty late. It came after all the food was out. When other tables got their water as soon as they say down. Just as the other reviews, super understaffed, only one person waiting tables and working the registers. The taste was good and flavorful. I wish there were more noodles though. The portions are on the smaller side. Overall, for the taste I would return but not sure how frequently. read more

Soup is amazing. The iced coffee is delicious too. Except the last time I went I couldn't stand the smell of cigar/cigarettes.

Always reliable comfort food. One of the best pho flavors in the area. Don't expect fancy experience but service is prompt and food comes out fast. Walk in and sit anywhere, iced water and menu will be brought to your table. You eat then pay cash at the counter. read more

Pho Nam Restaurant - Pho #1 large and egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

This place has consistently great Pho, so I'm glad to see COVID has not changed it much. Docking a star for dated interiors and lack of credit card payment options. Otherwise it's a yummy bowl of pho with decent meat portions at a fair price. read more

Pho Nam Restaurant - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Best pho I've ever had. I've been to almost every pho joint in the DMV and Pho Nam is still my favorite. The balance and aromatics of their spices are second to none and the broth is what really sets them apart. It has a strong beefy flavor and I find their use of toasted spices to be better than the rest. It just pops more here. read more

Best pho in the area. During lunch and dinner times they can be quite busy so be patient. Once your order is in your food comes out incredibly fast. Summer rolls contain pork AND shrimp where others only put shrimp. Pho broth is amazing and portions are generous. During the pandemic this is the one pho place i've missed the most. read more

This is my favorite pho in the area. Not a fan of Pholuscious (weirdly small bowls) or Pho Eateries, which my cousin's kid likes because they have vegetarian pho. After having a bad experience at another Asian establishment recently, it's nice to encounter staff who are happy to see you and you recognize the same faces. Meat portions are smaller now, and with more noodles, so don't go here for low carb pho. Enjoy a highly flavored broth that you dream about. read more

Pros: The pho broth to me tastes way better than Pho 75 which is a shame because that used to be my go to place since the late 90s. Good thing is this place takes debit card unlike every typical Vietnamese Pho restaurant. Cons: Now, both places skimp on the meat and noodle. Before the pandemic, this place used to give you more meat and noodles and their rice dishes were very good. Fast forward, this restaurant is now cheap on the meat and only give you few pieces. The grilled pork meat was hard. Just hard pass. The MSG you can definitely smell and taste it. Not as bad as Pho 75 in Rockville, MD but both have went downhill. It's better to go to Pho 75 in Arlington, Va next to Banh Mi DC as they do give you more meat and noodles for the price of a large pho bowl $13 compared to this location. Interior looks rundown and decor is old. Nothing special. Looks like they kept the previous restaurant owners decor like there is a window design in the middle of the wall which seems out of place. Service is ok. You just wait for them to come to you after you pick your seat and pay at the cashier. read more

This place is absolutely horrible, I came here with a service animal and they did not allow me to sit down and eat. They called it a pet and they were very rude and disrespectful. I will never be coming here again and will be making sure no one I know ever comes here. I would give it zero stars if I could. read more

They would not service my son, daughter, myself and two service dogs. The man working there refused to let us eat at his restaurant because we had service dogs. He said they had a strict no dog rule and it applies to even federally protected service animals. read more

A regular go to for me. I'd say best pho shop in the area plus they have an extensive menu of Vietnamese food. Of late the broth has not been as flavorful and I am hungry right away. Hopefully we will get back to a more flavorful broth and I will keep coming read more

I discovered this restaurant by accident, I flight in Airpark. One day I was so hungry I found this Viet restaurant next to the paint store. I have it a tried and I gave been coming here after my flight lessons all the time. This is a family restaurant good is great ! Very quiet ( no music) and Spanish workers from the kitchen are very friendly, they bring your food usually. read more

Pho Nam Restaurant - Pho chicken soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Recently discovered this place and it's my new favorite pho stop! Pho is really all about the broth and Pho Nam has a flavorful broth. I always get the Tai noodle soup, rare so it doesn't overcook. The staff are super friendly and quick. This isn't the closest to me but I will make the drive for the quality. read more

Pho Nam Restaurant - Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

So, let me just put it out there: I love this place. A coworker introduced me to pho a few years ago, and I've been in love ever since. This spot is tucked away, so much so that I've been to the 7-Eleven and the Subway in this complex numerous times and never noticed this restaurant. Thanks to Yelp and one of the exterior photos someone posted, the pieces began to fall into place about where Pho Nam is located on Shady Grove. After reviewing the menu, I went with a large Tai Chin to go. The beef soup is flavored perfectly. Although I always add a ton of siracha, I start without it because the flavoring is just that good at this location. It's the best of any I've ever tasted, and I've been around. They are very generous with the meat, and it's not a fluke. Each time I go, I am delighted that when I've eaten the last bit of noodles, there is still meat left. I'm not big on the meat being fatty or not thinly sliced, so Tai Chin is perfect for me. The customer service is good. I've even been asked how my day was after my order was taken. When one of the staff members saw me looking at a table menu for a few minutes, he offered me one to "take home to study." Me and several staff members got a nice chuckle from that. It was true; I was diligently studying that menu. The service is incredibly quick. I wait there after I order and I barely get to take a seat before they are bringing out the food to me. I can't say that I'm an aficionado on all things pho. As a matter of fact, I pronounced it incorrectly for the first year or so. However, if you opt for pho at this location, I'm sure you'll be pleased. read more

Pho Nam Restaurant - Tai - Chin - Vietnamese Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

It was super fast cheap and absolutely delicious. The vibes are kind of "hole in the wall" which I love.

This used to be my father and I's favorite pho spot for the longest time and I was very disappointed when I came back a few years later. The place seemed to be poorly maintained (I don't know if that's their decor) but it looks run down, quiet, and dark. When we walked in, there were more dirty tables than clean ones. The portions have gotten significantly skimpy and egg rolls were so sad. It literally came with 2 egg rolls and a small thing of fish sauce that was good for one dip- no vegetables or anything. We asked the servers multiple times for extra bean sprouts and they nodded. It never came out, so I just assumed they probably couldn't understand me but it's just courteous to get someone who could help us instead of just nod and walk away like we're speaking gibberish. Would not recommend for the food nor service here which is so sad because this used to be my fave spot. read more

Just tried to have a quick lunch there with my family of four (2 adults and 2 kids) and a person from the restaurant met us and blocked the door to say they are closing early and not taking any more customers. As soon as we stepped out to talk about where to go next, we saw that he let 4 more customers in. Annoyed, I let him know that's not acceptable and his reason was he told them but the customers came in anyways. That sounds extremely ridiculous to me. read more

I live in Gaithersburg and I was literally searching for BEST Pho places in Gaithersburg. They said one inside the BEER and WINE? (Pho Chi) and there is one off 355 called PHO VIET (closed on Tuesdays -weird) Any who, I wanted to go to PHO VIET but it was closed today. I saw Pho Nam on the reviews and I choose this place to go to. Parking was EASY! It is in a shopping center with other places so the parking lot had many spots open. Easy to find. Its the restaurant all the way in the right corner of the shopping center. There was many tables and chairs. It was very quiet when I came in. I am assuming Tuesday are slow? The guy Ryan that was working the floor said that this place gets super packed in the winter and that they have lines on the weekends. (I believe it! The food was good!) I ordered the large bowl #12 ($9.50) Small is like ($8.40) The bowl was a good size! Huge! I shared mine with my 7 year old daughter. The noodles and broth was tasty! The lady that brought the bowls only brought one plate of the sprouts and basil leaves but there was 2 bowls ordered. I asked her nicely to bring out another one and she did. I think they do that because sometimes people waste it? I don't know lol. The lemonade was good too!! It was poured in a tiny glass lol but my husband said it was good! They do not have wooden chop sticks. They have reusable ones. They were kind of hard to eat with. I like the wooden ones better. (not a deal breaker though) Sauces? They only had Siracha and the dark somewhat sweet one. Overall? Great location! Great food! Great prices! I would definitely recommend newbies to come here their first time. read more

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What I love about this place: their traditional pho. Broth is superb. Honestly the best compared to the other pho places in the area. Their summer rolls are my favorite in the area too. It has beef AND shrimp. Some other places only have one or the other. I like mine with both. Always fast service 100% of the time. My pho comes out before I can finish my summer roll... every time. This is my go to pho location in the area. Perfect spot for your pho fix. read more