I'll give them another star. The ownership/management has changed since I was here last. The decor got a face-lift as well. They also now accept credit cards. The pho was solid and the steak salad was tasty. I perplexed as to why they don't do steak banh mi because they do the char grilled steak but they only offer the pork, chicken or vegetable ones. read more

Pho Palace - Pho eye round steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Quality down but prices went up. Very very rude service. Be careful. You HAVE to go on line to check the correct price. The menues at the table do not reflect the price increases. My hoagie was 25% more than the paper menu. We were a little shocked when the bill came. We did not have enough to pay the tip. We were followed outside by the owner yelling at us to give her $5 for the tip. She did not care that we offered to cover it next time. She followed me to my car yelling at me. Sadly, because of her we will not be back to make good on the tip. read more

The brisket Pho is awesome! Our families go-to for always feeling better, somehow healthier, and good about what we just ate. Probably order once a week. read more

I've been to Pho Palace a couple of times and it does not disappoint. You are promptly seated as soon as you arrive. The wait staff is attentive and quick. I thoroughly enjoy their Pho and chicken rice bowl. My favorite thing to eat is their fried rolls with peanut sauce. I've never had their dessert but they do have a nice dessert case towards the front of the restaurant. This restaurant is BYOB which is a plus. read more

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Let me start by saying, I am not Vietnamese and I have never had Pho or Vietnamese food at any other place. But I will say I really like the food here. My bf likes the food here. My mom likes the food here. And I could go on and on about the people I know who like the food here. Whether it's authentic or not, I don't know, but I don't care. I care about the taste of the food and it's good. I've tried all kinds of stuff on the menu from appetizers, Bun, Pho and more. My friends and family all like to share and tasted, so I have probably tasted more than 1/2 the menu. I have not had a disappointing dish yet. Food has been fresh, hot and tasty. I don't know how many times we've been here since my best friend introduced me to it several years ago. She brought take-out when I was recovering from surgery. It was my first experience and it felt like comfort food, which I definitely needed. At first we always got take out. Then we started eating in. The new décor is very nice. Being handicap and using a walker, they are always very accommodating to my situation. The new furniture is very comfy and offers chairs and benches. It's a nice comfortable place to eat. Like I said, authenticity means nothing to me. We keep coming back because you can get delicious food at a very reasonable price. read more

The marinated pork and shrimp pho is amazing. The spring rolls are tasty too. The service is polite and fast.

Adorable inside, seated quickly, friendly staff, & great food. The spring rolls are amazing. Huge, and chicken was grilled to perfection. read more

Pho Palace - 45. Phô Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The interior is definitely nice, the pho was a little watered down and lacking in flavors but the basil and beef helped with that. I've definitely had better pho, try the pho down in South philly it's amazing. The Thai tea is pretty good (I'm pretty sure it's legit and not the powder version), Cappa strawberry and caramel was incredibly yummy. It was decent pricing for everything. I would come back to try the rest of the desert if nothing else read more

Pho Palace - Pho, Thai tea, Viet iced coffee, and the Cappa strawberry and caramel - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I absolutely love their pho and spring rolls. It is absolutely delicious. The broth is so flavorful, the ingredients fresh and succulent. Never a bad experience read more

Yummy yummy place ! Love that soup! Definitely try the french coffee that have! That staff is pretty serious ! Delicious and gives you more energy than red bull!:) read more

Pho Palace - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pho is really good here! Pretty decent compared to south philly pho places. Got the pho tai and an order of spring rolls service is great and quick. Ordered my food on yelp and it was ready in less than 15 minutes. Place is really nice and clean. Should definitely come here if you want some type of soup dish or any other Vietnamese dishes. read more

This place popped my pho cherry and I've been in love ever since. I've had the pho palace (pork and shrimp) and the pho ga (chicken) and a side of the brisket. The broth is always so good. I ate here several times this weekend because I was sick and it was so yummy to my soul. I loved that the spices are on the side and I can add whatever I like to suit my taste. The portions are gigantic and I usually have enough left over for lunch the next day. The staff is always so polite. Def a nice neighborhood gem. read more

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I came to eat here today by recommendation of my friend Lori K. Pho Palace did not disappoint! They have a pretty wide array of different Pho to choose from, I felt a little overwhelmed by the amount of options on the menu. But our server was very helpful and made some suggestions of what I should get. I decided on the Pho Gau ($7.25), which is a pho made with brisket. Everyone in my party ordered some kind of Pho or another and so we had a large plate of accompaniments that was for all of us to share. The pho was delicious. It had nice flavor and was a very large portion. There was some kind of sauce in a squeeze bottle on the table... I don't know what it was but when I added it to my pho... Magic happened!! Omg what is in that bottle?!?! All in all, everyone in my party enjoyed their meal and it was definitely reasonably priced. If you are trying to expand your horizons when it comes to trying new foods, Pho Palace is a good place to start. read more

Pho Palace - Pho Accompaniments - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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After coming here half a dozen times at the beckoning of other and trying several variations of the Pho, as well as the spring role, the Bánh mì and once even venturing into the more substantial dishes like the grilled beef short ribs, I have decided that mediocrity is the only common denominator in the food at Pho Palace. Like Jessica E., I too, upon discovering Pho Palace, had hoped to avoid the long drive to Pho 75 for a simple bowl of Pho on a cold day or Cafe Saigon for a tasty Vietnamese hoagie, both of which located on Adams Ave. But sadly, like Jessica E., I was disappointed at the complexity of the Pho broth. Frankly, the Pho needed more beef - but more importantly it needed cloves, coriander, star anise, cardamom and time to stew. The Bánh mì (hoagie) seemingly had all the right components: grilled pork, pickled dikon & carrots, cucumber, a secrete sauce, all topped with cilantro. But the major failure was the most basic of elements in any sandwich - the bread. It was not all together the fresh crusty brioche it aught to have been. The actual grilled pork left also something to be desired but it was forgivable - I guess. The service has its twists and turns here too. Orders are generally brought out in a flurry, with little consideration to common sense. Who in hell wants to eat salad while their soup cools inches away? This is not to say the everything is a wash at Pho Palace. The desserts, which are prepackaged delectable that are not made on site but purchased, are surprisingly very good. The ambiance of the place is quite a bit nicer then most Pho places and one can dine alfresco in the warmer months, a plus for those of us with pups in tow, though there is not much of a view. All in all, the reasonable pricing, local, ambiance are the real draw here. But if you want good Pho look elsewhere, you would be wise to survey up and down Adams Ave. P.S This place is Cash only, as others have mentioned, but an ATM is on premises. read more

Pho palace I can't live without you. You win

Updating my review from a few years back from 4 to 5 stars. This place is great. I've only ever had the Pho or the Pad Thai w/Shrimp, but my co-workers and I order lunch from there almost every week and I've never heard anything but raves about the food. They will leave out ingredients that you don't like when preparing your food. read more

*Necessary knowledge: I have been eating Pho since I was 6 years old when it wasn't a popular hipster dish it is now.* I have been to probably almost every pho spot in Philadelphia and this by far one of the worst. Over the years since I live 5 mins from here I give it a try and every single time am disappointed. I drive 20+ mins out of my way to the better pho spots. 1. The broth is watered down and flavorless 2. The noodles are never consistent either over or under cooked. 3. The tiny portions of noodles with like 3 pieces of meat for almost 10$ is outrageous. And they only offer one size which is for a toddler. (And if you've been to genuine pho spots in north or south philly or olney you know that's outrageous for a bowl) This spot is obviously catered to take advantage of those who don't know the culture and just hear of this famous dish. Other popular viet dishes like banh mi or bun thit are pretty good. The service and staff at nice as well just unfortunate for like 8 years it hasn't gotten better. read more

Another Pho lunch run... Still pretty much the same, but I upped to a large bowl this time. Honestly, while it was only a buck, it seems like all they did was add more broth... read more

I love this place! I only ever give 5 stars if the service and the food and the restaurant itself is great! We get good service and the prices are reasonable. The Banh mi sandwiches are fantastic. Of course, the Pho. Next time we will branch out and try some of the other dishes. It's hard when you have your favorites. The fried spring rolls on the app and the number 32 Phi Tai Gau are amazing. read more

We just ate dinner at Pho Palace where I had decent vegetarian Pad Thai and my fiance had pho (nam). The speed with which we were served was breath-taking! It was a civilized spectacle to watch the efficiency and zippiness of the waitstaff. One server seemed to hop from table to table with incredible grace. The serving of Pad Thai was small (which was o.k), although I am accustomed to making three meals out of a single order. My fiance's pho was generous in size but skimpy on the meat (and the broth was both watery and cloudy, which did not make for an appealing visual). The meat also looked like it was processed (like deli meat), which was unappetizing. Decor is spartan and cold. You would be much better off at House of Pho on Second Street Pike. There the food is authentic, the service is impeccable and the restaurant is beautiful. read more

Closest place I found in the area with decent Vietnamese food. Pho ia great and they also have boba drink and Vietnamese hoagies! Everything is all very delicious and the service is good. Check it out if you're in the mood for Vietnamese food. read more

Maybe it was my low expectations going in but much to my surprise Pho Palace did not disappoint! I was in the area for an appointment on a rainy day after work and all I wanted was some hot soup (we all know the feeling, amiright?). PP came up on my quick Yelp search so I decided to give it a shot. The staff was super welcoming and the service was quick! I told my waitress that I was in a bit of a rush and the food was out by the time I got back from washing my hands. The place is nothing to rave about but the brisket pho was hot, flavorful, and came with all the extras on the side (though I later noticed I was missing basil!). For the price and the service, I'd definitely be back for a hot bowl of pho on a gloomy day. read more

Pho Palace - Brisket pho, generous portion- had half for lunch the next day. - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I went to Pho Palace with crossed fingers, hoping that it would save me the drive to Pho 75 on Adams Ave in the future. Unfortunately that won't be happening. The pho is decent, not terrible but not great either. The broth seems a lot less complex than others that I've had. Summer rolls were good. read more

This should actually be between a 3.5 and 4. So, I went to Pho Palace today with a friend of mine for "linner". I've been dying to try it ever since it opened a couple weeks ago in NE Philadelphia. Very friendly waitstaff and we were greeted as soon as we entered by, I think, one of the owners. I ordered the Pho with eye-round and flank steak. It was delicious especially the meat...perfectly, cooked and tender and exactly the right amount. Of course, the broth is what makes or breaks pho. Here, the broth was good but not as good as other pho I've had, which is one of the reasons I gave it 3 stars instead of 4. There was nothing wrong with it but it could have been better. All the fix-ins were great...standard. My friend got pho also and she enjoyed it. She got the pad thai as well (which I didn't taste) and was disappointed. The service was excellent and they let us linger for a long time even after we had paid the bill. It wasn't crowded so maybe that's why we were allowed to but never did we feel we had to leave. I will definitely return to this place because the food was good and it's conveniently located for me. Later, I went back to get a bbq pork banh mi and it did not disappoint! Perfectly cooked meat---the right amount of seasoning, the bread was warm and crusty. My only wish was that there should be more pickled veggies in it. Don't get me wrong...I would order it again and again and again but would like more vegetables. Also, it's cash only. They have an ATM inside if you need it! read more

I seriously can not believe how huge their portions are. For $7.95 I got a bowl of pho large enough to bathe a small child in. It was awesome because I had so much to take home, and you can't beat that price. The pho itself is very good. The broth is a little more delicate than others, but still very well-balanced and tasty. Our server was also very attentive and made us very comfortable. Next time I go, I'll try their vietnamese hoagie! read more

A friend decided to introduce me to Pho one night, and this place was the only Pho establishment open past 8PM on a Saturday in my area. Bravo to Pho Palace for realizing that people eat later on the weekend! We got our pho to go and everything was packaged very well and just how I like it -- separate! I found that this is definitely one of the main draws of Pho to this picky eater, I can put what I want in it and leave out all the crap that I usually spend the first 10 minutes of a meal picking off the plate. The Pho Tai Gau (eye-round steak and brisket) was out of this world. The broth is so flavorful, elevated by the spicy sriracha given on the side. The noodles were firm enough to pick up with chopsticks and not have them crumble. The meat was very tasty and fully cooked by the broth. I do have to say though, the phone etiquette leaves much to be desired. You're open until 9PM Pho Palace, so don't tell your paying customers calling at 8:10 that they better hurry because you're closing soon. Especially if you're not going to have the food ready for nearly 10 more minutes once we arrive. No five-star rating for you Pho Palace! Shape up, so says the Vietnamese Soup Nazi. read more

Love this place. Authentic Thai food with great service. Vegetable pad Thai the best I've have had. Prices are very reasonable for the serving size. I'll be back. read more

Pho Palace makes good pho. Which is encouraging, since they are the palace after all. My friend and I got our pho to go, which could be a tricky proposition. However everything was packed separately and plenty of sauce and vegetables were allotted, which made for a lovely home pho experience. We also tried pan fried dumplings which were exceptionally good. I just wish the royal court at pho palace was a little nicer. I called at 8:10pm for pick up and they close at 9. I was told to hurry up. I got there at 8:30 and it wasn't ready. Who should have done the hurrying, I ask? But whatever, I will definitely be back! read more

Great service, good food! Been here 5 times now and I keep coming back. Ample seating, good for small or large groups. Gets busy on weekend dinners. Diverse diners. Lots of people order pho. Best in town. read more

Pho is PHOnaminal. I'm literally signed up for Yelp just to right the review because i am in shock it's only a 3.5 on google. I've been having pho for years and this is top 3 read more

I love pho. I really do! Came here on a whim since we were in the area. You'd think that with a name called Pho Palace that the atmosphere would match the name, but it doesn't! Don't expect anything fancy,, but the space is large, clean, bright, and comfortable. Cash only is a bummer, but there is an ATM on site. For the pho, you can choose Med or Large bowl. In other words, are you hungry or super duper hungry? The difference is only a $1! Luckily, I ordered the medium bowl ($6.75) because that large bowl was HUGE! Today, I felt like eye-round, brisket, and flank! At our table, we also ordered the house special pad thai (small portion, but good!), and a few orders of the spring and summer rolls. Our pho came out before the appetizer rolls, but I'm not complaining. I was excited for my hot bowl of pho! The pho was average at best, but the summer rolls were very good! Decent place for pho, especially in this area. read more

So I gave in. I didn't think I could like another Pho place after my love affair with Pho Saigon in the city... and I cant say I'm in love just yet but I'm satisfied to have found decent Pho in my new neighborhood! The broth is good, flavorful, and filling. I am annoyed that the chopsticks are bamboo so I prefer to take out. The music in the restaurant is super annoying! Next will have to try the bahn mi's! read more

Very good! Service was on point. Very pleasant staff. Clean environment tho a bit "cold". Everything we ordered was tasty. Pho Ga (chicken pho) hit the spot tonight. We ordered several different dishes. Large portions. Liked them all. The only plate we ordered that I LOVED was the steamed dumplings. I order them all the time & they were great here!! We ordered ALOT of food for Little money. read more

Last night, I went with my family and a friend to the restaurant. The food wasn't good, I can tell it was just noodle and water. It was our first time in a Vietnamese restaurant and we weren't familiar with the food. The server was not willing to explain the menu. This is absolutely ridiculous ! And my wife accidentally spilled the water on the table and the server's reaction was so rude. He told her "if you want to take a shower, you should do it at home. " . I don't recommend this restaurant at all specifically because of the unprofessional and rude attitude of the servers. I wish I could have given zero rating. read more

Very good pho with a Chinese spin! I really enjoyed Pho Palace. Earlier reviews panned Pho Palace for its decor, which has been described as a "cafeteria with terrible artwork." This was all the more egregious considering the auspicious name of the restaurant! Have no fear, they have remodeled, and while you shouldn't be expecting to enter the Taj Mahal adjacent to "Food Basics," Pho Palace has upped the ante. The interior is clean, tables are neat, and there is a faux wooden pagoda as a centerpiece. Service is a bit mixed, as there are some language barriers and our used dishes were left languishing on our table, however, the food more than made up for the rough spots. I mentioned a Chinese spin, which is evidenced by the smaller Chinese section of the menu (General Tso's chicken is available for the Pho-phobic), the banter of the servers (mostly Mandarin), but importantly, also by the high-quality, delicious pork. Chinese cuisine nails pork, and this is the case at Pho palace, where their eponymous Pho-Palace pho includes grilled shrimp and succulent, delicious pork on the side. Another marker of the Chinese background is real Sirachi-sauce bottles on the table. There's a penchant for spice here. My DP and I sampled a number of items on the menu, and I should note that there were many Vietnamese and Korean families dining with a bevy of dishes served (the fried rice and pork dishes, unsurprisingly, looked great, in particular). Here's what we had: - Summer Rolls - Outstanding. High-quality rice paper, delicious spices, including mint, quality ingredients, including rice vermicelli. Steamed shrimp was large and tasty - Bahn Mi Cha Lua - Vietnamese pork and pate with mayonnaise, pickled carrots, radish, cucumber and cilantro all on a high-quality roll. I'd call this more of a hoagie roll (I know, Philadelphia Philadelphia) than a baguette, which was a good thing. The bread was delicately crispy on the outside, and so soft in the interior. My DP was French, and gave the bread two thumbs up - Pho Palace - Grilled marinated pork & shrimp pho. This was outstanding. The pork and shrimp were grilled to perfection, and the pork was awesomely fatty. It was one step away from being bacon. The shrimp, again, was tasty. The pho broth was tasty, although the rice noodles were not as large a portion as I have been served in the past. Accompaniments, such as jalapeños, bean sprouts, and basil were all fresh, especially the bean sprouts. I'll be back! read more

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The Pho was delicious, but it's a shame that poor service and bad attitude on both of my visits have me posting such a review. I will not visit here again! Not a friendly staff. I thought it was maybe a bad day on the first visit, but after tonight it was easy to tell its just their attitude. read more

Pho Palace - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We live in the rurals so coming to a bigger city, try and find a Vietnamese place to try. Pho palace was decent and they served a bubble drink too so that was extra special. The price was on point. Pho Palace is located in a plaza with Big Lots and it fronts the street. It's a decent sized place and the service was fast. The fried spring rolls were good though just a little greasy. The vermicelli with pork and spring rolls was good and was a good portion size. The drinks are sold by the can. Would totally recommend if you are in Bensalem. read more

Would give 0 stars if I could. This place has topped as the worst service I've EVER had at a restaurant. I understand our waiter was new and visibly nervous, but forgetting to put in our order, making us wait for nearly an hour without checking on us, and never receiving a personal apology for any of his myriad of mistakes is absolutely unacceptable. On top of all of this, once we complained to management about the abhorrent service, she began to defend the server and taking offense to our discontent. What should have been easily resolved with an apology from the server and, at MINIMUM, comping the appetizers was not, and instead turned into the worst customer service experience I've had. Down to the manager insulting our personal intelligence. Never again. read more

Very rude waiter and waitress. Our egg rolls was cold. And the waitress slam the plate on our table. Didn't get our drinks until I had to ask for it. The waiter had the audacity to ask if we left any tips. Pho palace ha, more like pho dump. I wouldn't even give a one star!!! read more

This place was my backup plan for a night out but I was quite happy with the results. Though the interior is lacking, and I can see the acoustics of the large room becoming a nightmare on a busy night, the food well makes up for it. I had a bowl of pho tai which was delicious. (I should also mention that they have medium portions available, something I've not found at other pho places in the area, so that's another star right there!). Plus they also have a huge listing of interesting desserts which I did not get to try, but starting the next time I go I will delve into it. Being as I live perhaps ten minutes away, I can see myself frequenting this place. read more