For all the pho places I had so far since I moved to Boise , this probably my least favorite. The restaurant was busy so I was expecting it to be the best one since I got many recommendations for this place. The restaurant was not too big , we had to wait for a little bit for them to clean up the table before we got seats. The service was ok , without the owner I think ,there were no service at all. I'm sorry but they don't care much, that's how I feel . The food , appetizers were not bad , came out fast but for the main they were took a while. Pho was just ok , the broth was too sweet and the noodle were harder than anywhere else, beef ball was not good. The spicy beef was also ok the broth was again sweet , no beef flavor at all. Overall, disappointed. read more

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Not gonna lie, I was kinda iffy about this place, but it was a cold day and I was craving Bun Bo hue and hubby wanted pho. This was the closest in our area and had no choice. Moving from CA to FL, and now to Idaho, the amount of good asian foods becomes limited.. And I'm glad that this place was good. Although the bun bo hue was a bit of a disappointment, it didn't have blood cubes, pork hocks, and tendons were hard (could barely chew most of them), their pho was PHOnomenal lol Fresh spring rolls with just pork was also amazing, I had to order another one to go. Very casual, small spot, workers are friendly and nice. Would definitely come back here again to try their other food on their menu! read more

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Giving them a 5 star for providing some high quality Pho! Today was my first time trying Pho in Boise so I wasn't expecting much but man did this place surprise me. First thing I noticed when I walked in was how clean and tidy the place was. No odors in the air and the tables were spotless. Customer service was also super friendly. I ordered the Pho and the wifey got the bun Bo hue and we ordered their fresh spring rolls as an appetizer. We ordered the spring rolls without the shrimp. They were probably the freshest spring rolls I've had! And the peanut sauce they provided was phenomenal. Additionally the Pho was rich in flavor, the noodles tasted perfect and the meat was probably the most tender Pho meat I've had. Honestly I think you should really try this restaurant if you enjoy Vietnamese food especially on a cold day! read more

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Driving through Boise and thought that some pho might be good instead of fast food. Found Pho Nguyen on Yelp and it's close to our hotel. The restaurant is quite clean and spacious, with a few booths and a few tables spaced comfortably apart. There's also a bar table with a TV. To share, we ordered a large Combination Pho and a Vermicelli with Egg Roll, Grilled Pork, and Grilled Shrimps. The pho came with generous amounts of toppings. The broth was average. The vermicelli was very good. The grilled pork and shrimps were quite delicious, so was the egg roll. Service was good. We were greeted promptly and checked on a couple of times during our meal to make sure everything was fine. Prices were okay. read more

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I've been looking for the best Pho in the Bay Area and this place is pretty comparable in taste but it's Boise! I wouldn't say it's the best but pretty great in taste! The broth, which basically defines the Pho, is light and savory. The noodles were also on point. The meat was a little bland but acceptable. I didn't have to mask the taste in hoisin sauce (Lee Kum Kee brand that is legit Asian) or sriracha. The service was quick but the place itself is not the best. The toilet was a bit dirty but reminded me of eating out in Singapore where all the best food places were not the cleanest. So maybe it's a 5 star if you want to have an authentic experience. It may not be the best spot for a date but then again, if your special someone loves good food, it all depends on you to make date night a special night! One last thing, I appreciated that this place didn't fall into the trap of cheesy names like "Pho-eva" that I see in the Bay Area. Just the last name of the owner. Simple but classy! read more

Pho Nguyen - Fatty pieces you're not supposed to eat - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Came in tonight cause with it being so cold outside, pho sounded good! This joint is right down the road from me. Honestly with my last visit I was reluctant to try it again. But it was convenient so we gave it a go. We were greeted by someone in the kitchen as soon as we walked in. We sat ourselves at a table and waited for menus. We sat for a good 10 minutes till we were approached. Two of the servers walked by us several times not acknowledging us. We ordered everything all at once. I didn't want to have to wait for our drinks to be taken and then wait another 10-15 minutes for our dinner order. We grabbed some tea and a raspberry Italian soda for drinks. Don't bother grabbing an Italian soda. It is more soda water to syrup so it was completely watered down. For dinner we wanted to start off with cha gio. Main coarse was large pho and bun bo hue. Our cha gio came out and they looked good. They are really small for an egg roll. I would compare the length of them to a fun size candy bar, maybe a bit smaller since they are cut in half. The circumference is about the size of a quarter, if that. You can eat them in one bite. Our pho and bun bo hue came out pretty fast. I would have like to enjoy my appetizer but everything pretty much came out together. My bowl of pho was hearty. It was piping hot. I will have to give props to this place. They are the only ones that really serve tripe and mint with their pho. I got a great amount of noodles which was nice. The brisket was kinda chewy but the steak was good. The bun bo hue was decent. You can taste the heat and lemongrass. The noodles were bouncy and chewy. They both were very filling. Service....... or should I say lack of. We weren't checked up on through the whole dining experience. The server dropped our bill off half way though dinner and didn't ask us if everything was good. People sat after us got taken care of before we did. Nothing much has changed much in service. The service was the worst part of today's visit. read more

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Excellent food and wonderful staff, always so clean inside and beautiful. Great place i reccomend

Amazing! a friend recommended this place and it did not disappointed. staff is nice and helpful, location is very convenient and the Pho was fantastic! I ordered the spicy beef pho with chicken. I got the large bowl since it was only a tiny bit more. my daughter got the grilled pork sandwich and she loved it. my friend got the lemongrass chicken and rice plate and that tasted great. For the reasonable price we paid and the delicious food....This spot is a gem. read more

The pho here is so flavorful even the pho only option which came with beef broth and rice noodles and it was so good! They also give extra hoisin sauce if you ask for it! The wraps are very good too with the shrimp and it's always busy so order ahead! Definitely good pho read more

Loved this place! Food was good I had their bun but next time I'll have the Pho. Everything on the menu looks yummy!

I ask for a knife 3 times didn't get one until I asked the 4th time. Not a lot of meat for 17 dollar pho asked for extra lime didn't get any pho is good just not enough meat read more

3.5 stars. Staff is friendly and prompt. The tap water here is not the best tasting We had the pho dac biet. Meat to noodle ratio was acceptable, and the broth was much better after we asked for some fish sauce. Not bad for pho in Idaho. They do add a small surcharge for using a credit card. read more

nice talk with the owner, hope he stays put here in Idaho, as this is the BEST PHO as we have tried all the rest, this is the best. Broth is slow simmered for many hours, not a rush job, plenty of proteins ! Tendon is nice and chewy. Will return with my Korean friends. ! read more

Great service, great pho. The staff seem to love working there too. It was a great experience I will be back. I believe my pho was served to me by the owner Mr Nguyen. read more

Pho Nguyen - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I ordered the chicken Pho and my husband got the rare steak large size. We were served cucumber water that was a quite good compliment to our pho. Our food came promptly within 15 minutes and was very good. Service was pretty good as well. Atmosphere is not much to speak of but as I told my husband.... I Come for the food not the scenery! By the time we left most of the tables were full so we were not the only ones that come for food over atmosphere. That's the only reason I'm not giving 5 stars. read more

The best pho we have tasted since being in Vietnam. The owner, Luan, as always welcoming and friendly. Service was great. Fresh spring rolls to die for. read more

Cheap and delicious food, packed with toppings.I love it.Thank you for delicious food.

The food was GREAT. The service was a little lacking, but not terrible. I think the actual building could use an update, it seems a little old and rundown. I'll be back, for sure. It was delicious. read more

Pho Nguyen - #5 - Rare Steak & Brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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I ordered take out. Food was on time. I had the brisquet pho which was very flavorful and fresh.

One of the dirtiest places I've ever been. I don't know how people dare to eat here. I'm a huge fan of Pho soup. I cook it by myself so I can understand the taste and quality of the Pho soup. I bet their broth is made from a low quality concentrate. The noodles are mushy and cold. The herbs are wilted, the meat is tough. It's a shame to sell such a low quality of food to people. read more

Delicious local spot with very friendly staff. I love the egg rolls and vermicelli bowls as well as the go-to pho read more

Pho Nguyen - Spicy beef pho- perfect for cold days! - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

So sad to see a successful business join the other lowlife businesses in charging 3% AFTER THE FACT to use a credit card. No notification or sign posted or the server giving me the option to pay in cash. You have lost a loyal customer with this behavior. It is reprehensible to treat your customers this way, especially since your suppliers work on credit and likely don't stick you with 3% fees. read more

Sad to say the service is awful but the food is really good. Very unfriendly didn't check back and the dinning experience makes it average.

Go to Pho restuarant in Boise. Large menu that includes Pho, Bahn Mi's, spring rolls, Vietnamese noodle and rice dishes. I always get the steak and meatball pho but there are many selections including chicken and veggie pho. Fried shimp rolls and fresh spring rolls are a great way to start your meal, they are excellent. Spouse loves their grilled pork and shrimp vermicelli. The grilled pork banh mi is excellent, the best banh mi I've ever had. Wait staff is very good and attentive, always checking on us. Restaurant isn't fancy but it doens't have to be because the food is great. Love this place. read more

I waited 45 mins for a bowl of Pho, had 3 other large tables come in after us that all got served before us. The only communication we got about our order or to our table was "do you want more water." There were 4 servers there and only 1 of the young girls was actually working. The rest were acting like it was a hangout session. I'm honestly extremely disappointed. At the end of it all, we just got up and walked out. 45 mins for a bowl of soup is crazy. read more

Hands down my favorite spot for pho/bhun bo. The broth is neutral and good on its own. I personally like adding the house chili oil to my soups kicking up the spice level and adding more to the soups flavor. I suggest just adding the house chilli oil to the pho and tasting it. Siricha and hoisin are fine but I feel you lose the soups stock flavor by adding them. read more

Pho Nguyen is one of the best spots in Boise for authentic Vietnamese food! It's a family owned joint with great service and the restaurant is clean and modern. They are always playing on TV foodie travel videos from Vietnam- it really gets you hungry watching if you weren't already! I usually come here with my partner after a night out and here's what we get: #4 Shrimp Rolls (Tom hien Hoa Tien)- Six (6) pieces of deliciously fried shrimp rolls. Pro tip: wrap it in lettuce with a little extra pickled veggies and dip in fish sauce. #1 Pho Nguyen Special Combo (Pho Dac Beit): Pho with all the good stuff, love that they serve tripe and tendon here- really makes the soup! Love the spicy sauce and all the veggies- bean sprouts and thai basil that comes with it! I usually get the regular size for $11.95. #8 Bun Bo Hue: Spicy soup with a noodle thicker than the regular pho vermicelli noodles. It's a special and sometimes they run out- so get here first thing to try it out! Comes in Regular ($11.95) or Large ($12.95). To drink I usually get a vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk- the bitterness of the black coffee with the sweetness of the condensed milk is a match made in heaven! This place is legit- highly recommend! read more

Pho Nguyen - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Pho Nguyen for the Win. See what I did there? First and foremost, we're from California and quite the pho snobs. We weren't expecting too much for a quick bite while visiting Boise. The broth was amazing. The noodles were rightly done and the meat was perfect. The banh mi was authentic. Soon, I learned their secret to the delicious food. They too were from California! We definitely will frequent this place every time we're in Boise. So, support your local Asian. And you'll get a treat that'll have you say, "What the pho? It's so good!" read more

Pho Nguyen - Pho Tai was so good - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Ate there today about 2. It was neat and clean and the server was with us as soon as we sat. The spring rolls with peanut sauce were very tasty. I had pork vermicelli, Deb had Pho and we shared a plate of rice, served with really flavorful chicken thighs and a salad. Our server let Deb leave the tendon and tripe out of her pho and she declared it to be wonderful. We would highly recommend it. read more

We are from out of town and this was good. Really good portions and good service! Good music too. Would come back again.

Just what I needed after a long, cold weekend in the mountains. Conveniently located off State, Pho Nguyen is the best spot in Boise for fresh, authentic, HOT pho. My husband and I have enjoyed all the dishes we've ever had here (too many to list off, might as well be the entire menu). The thai tea is excellent. The oolong is perfection. This is one of my favorite spots in for food in general. 1000% recommend! read more

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Foood is bussin here. Ignore all the low reviews, aren't true. Noodles taste fresh & perfectly cooked, warm hot piping broth. Great food & service! read more

Pho Nguyen - Spicy Beef Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

This place is amazing! I have tried three other Pho places and they don't compare to here. The service is always fast and efficient if you want to come and grab a quick bite to eat or have a sit down lunch/dinner. I always get the steak and brisket bowl, a MUST try! This is my go to if anyone is visiting me in town! Highly recommend! read more

Pho Nguyen - Rare Steak and Brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Ordered DoorDash since I was in the mood for Vietnamese and was so pleasantly surprised!! Got the fresh spring rolled and the kalbi plate. Spring roll was perfect and peanut sauce was delicious. Kalbi also had great flavor! Growing up in Hawaii I'd say this competes with top Vietnamese food. Can't wait to come back and try their pho read more

Pho Nguyen - Kalbi - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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The food is peak and so is the service, the vibe was pretty great. would definitely go again

Just hands down the best pho and vermicelli in town! If you like some spice, Ask for their special chili sauce and they will bring it to the table; it's amazing and I believe you can even buy it! Always a 10/10 read more

Pho Nguyen - Beef,Grilled Pork, Grilled Shrimps, & Egg Roll Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I wasn't sure whether this give this 3 stars or 4 stars. What's the difference between just ok and good? Good is kind of just ok already. How are you today? Even if you're having a sh*t day, you're going to say "good". I'm going with 4 stars only because the staff was friendly and portion size was great, and I've only been there the one time, and I believe in second chances. I've only been here for the Pho (pickup), and I have to say the broth was pretty good, but I've had better, for sure. The depth of flavor wasn't really there for me and they were stingy with the meat, but it was overflowing with bean sprouts and rice noodles (or at least I think they were rice noodles, but they had a weird starchy texture to them). I just felt a little disappointed, so the search continues for us. read more

Food was amazing. Food is always fresh. The service is down home and perfect. you will find the best Vietnamese food in Boise here.

The BEST pho in 1A! It's legit Vietnamese pho y'all! Spring roll & shrimp roll are amazing. Beef brisket pho was spot on. Korean short orbs on point! Owners from San Jose & know pho!. Grabbed a bingh mah to go for breakfast. read more

More than pho, Bue Bo Hue is my go-to Vietnamese soup. Pho Bac by Capital High School had the best in Boise, until Pho Nguyen came along. This isn't a regular item, but I've come in on a couple of Fridays when they've offered it as a weekend special. I find the broth more flavorful and intense than pho and Pho Nguyen's is very good. Broth is the most important part of Vietnamese soups and many other restaurants in Boise don't spend enough time simmering their broth or they don't add enough ingredients to flavor it. Pho Nguyen develops its broth fully. The owners and employees are very nice and I'm glad to see them develop a following in a very short time. read more

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