I ordered a regular Pho Dac Biet, and right away, I noticed the portions were very generous. The Thai basil leaves were absolutely ginormous, and they gave us plenty of them alongside very fresh limes, which I appreciated. The bowl itself came loaded with meat--they definitely weren't skimping to save money here. The meat-to-noodle ratio felt great, and every bite actually had substance instead of leaving me fishing around for toppings. As for the broth, I landed somewhere in the middle. It wasn't quite as clear or light as I personally prefer, leaning toward a fattier, milkier undertone that almost reminded me of a Vietnamese pho take on tonkotsu. The flavor itself was undeniably very good, but the richness may have been a bit too much for me personally. One way I usually judge how much I love a pho broth is whether I want to sip the bowl down to the very end, and this one wasn't quite light enough for me to want to do that. I've had richer and deeper pho flavors elsewhere, but I still appreciated the flavor profile here and could absolutely see why this place is so popular. It feels hearty, comforting, and satisfying in a way that clearly resonates with many people. Despite how packed the restaurant was, the atmosphere ended up being surprisingly pleasant. Service moved very quickly, which honestly impressed me given how busy everything felt. Even with the crowd, I didn't dislike the spacing or setup at all--the restaurant still felt comfortable, and the sound of people enjoying their food all around added to the lively, welcoming energy rather than making it feel overwhelming. Overall, Pho Phong Lưu ended up being one of those places where I completely understood the hype, even if it didn't become my personal favorite pho spot. While the broth leaned richer than my preference, I still enjoyed the experience and definitely look forward to trying other dishes next time. read more

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Updated review for May 2026! Still insanely fast service. It was absolutely packed when we came at 12:30 on a Saturday and we were served in less than 6 minutes. Parking is easy in the strip mall lot towards the back. The bathroom situation can get annoying when there's more people since it's singles. read more

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This is a truly great bowl of pho, the soup is clean. Everything is just so good. The eggrolls are delicious. This is a pho place but their house special banh mi is also epic. One of my favorite in town. The wait is not too bad if you don't go in peak hours. There is a bubble place next door as well to increase your calorie count for the meal. read more

Their pho is flavorful, hot, and they have all the varieties. Free bottled water! Service is friendly and they were so busy Saturday an hour before closing their fried egg rolls were okay but forgettable. The shrimp spring rolls were missing some basil and mint. The pho though is the star. read more

Omg if you drink too much, this is wonderful food to have it hits the spot. The broth is wonderful.. service was quick and very clean place. read more

Pho Phong Luu - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is always packed, and for good reason. This is one of the best spots for pho in austin. The broth is so flavorful and aromatic. Service is very quick. This place is definitely worth the hype. read more

Pho Phong Luu - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Rating: 3.8/5 [dine in] We came on a Friday night and were seated right away. Service was pretty fast, and they provide water bottles. A09 Garlic Fish Sauce Wings ($9.50): The menu said 5 to 6 wings, but I think we got 7. The sauce was good, but the wings were a bit dry. BM2 Banh Mi Dac Biet / Special Vietnamese Sandwich ($8.50): Yum, fresh soft bread and overall delicious. The flavors were a bit homogeneous, and I wish the pate and mayo stood out more. P09 Combination Pho ($15.50 Regular): The broth was very light and didn't taste like the beef bones were simmered long enough for the flavors to come through. It tasted better after adding hoisin sauce and Sriracha. The broth-to-noodle ratio was also off; there was more a lot more broth than noodles. read more

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This place is a hidden gem, it's kind of far out tucked away but so worth the drive. GET THE PHO, THATS IT! 10/10 The wait - 1. There was a long line outside, but it moved fast! 2. They have a boba tea cute store attached so you can get boba tea while you wait The food 1. Pho was insanely good - you cannot go wrong with any of the PHO here. 2. Fried rice was mediocre, so were the spring roles, but that's totally on me for trying to explore stuff on the menu haha. read more

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It's been over six years since I last had Pho Phong Luu, and the scene today looks very different from my first visit. It's 2026, and while Pho Phong Luu has moved to a new location with better parking and ample dining, it hasn't lost what makes it special--its efficient chaos and unforgettable flavor in every savory bite. Even in the larger space, the restaurant stays consistently packed. Every nook and cranny is filled, and if the front waiting area doesn't clue you in, the overflow seating next door at HK Tea certainly will. Despite the hustle, everything runs with impressive efficiency. The team moves fast, the operation seamless, and the place buzzes with parties and backgrounds of all kinds. Portions are generous. The food is authentic, bold, and deeply satisfying. No notes. You're doing amazing, sweetie. read more

Pho Phong Luu - Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you're craving a delicious bowl of hot pho on a cold day, Pho Phong Luu is the place to go. Our go-to these days is P04 with eye round steak and brisket, $14.50 for the regular size. Pho comes out fast and is served at the correct temperature (scalding hot). Vegetable condiments are always fresh. The broth tastes so good that we always finish it all. Wish I had a bowl in front of me right now! read more

Pho Phong Luu - P04 with eye round steak & brisket ($14.50 regular size) - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came here on a Saturday around 11:30 am. Surprisingly, there was not much of a long wait and we got seated pretty quickly. I decided to order shrimp spring rolls ($6) and combo pho (15.50). The combo pho was delicious and the broth was refreshing. They put lots of meat in the pho and it just melted in my mouth. The shrimp spring rolls came with a peanut sauce and tasted amazing when combined with the spring roll. The ambiance was really nice and the food came out pretty quickly. read more

Pho Phong Luu - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

You might have to wait to get in, but once inside and you order, your food comes out quickly. I ordered Pho with brisket. There are other things to order and different proteins. Lots of soup and meat. I added a little lime, some spicy sauce and a sweet sauce for flavor. It came out excellent. They feed a lot of people quickly. So the tables are close. It reminds me of a cafeteria except there are chairs and no benches. It was crowded today and we waited about 15 minutes to get inside, but worth the wait! read more

Pho Phong Luu - Brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Hands down the best place to get pho in Austin. The broth is always deeply flavorful -- you can tell it's made properly with bones simmered overnight, not just powder. Honorable mention are the fish sauce wings which are fresh and made to order. The wings used to be much bigger, but they're still good. Service is consistently fast, and the menu is straightforward and easy to order from. I also love the combination bánh mì.The Thai tea is solid, but the Vietnamese coffee tastes like it's made from a powder packet, so I'd personally skip that. There have been some pricing changes and the wings are smaller than before, but overall everything is still solid. Even with the slight increase in price, this remains my go-to spot for pho in Austin. read more

Pho Phong Luu - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best pho in town I love the rare beef option and my husband got the banh mi He also loved the sandwich but wish he would've gotten the pho instead and he isn't as big a fan as I am! We also tried the fish sauce wings - amazing so good!! We tried the egg rolls too - great starter! Service is quick and plenty of parking since it's in a shopping center Nice and clean inside the dining room too! It's a little far for me personally but it's my favorite spot for pho now! read more

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This has to be the best pho in Pflugerville There's something special going on there you gotta try Really clean really fast and amazing flavor! You have to love a place where even when they make you feel like taking and giving you your order with so much care means so much The special lil hint - right next door is the best milk tea HK tea. read more

You know a pho place is good when: -There's a constant line on Sunday. We waited for ~30 min since we had 7+ people. -There's a bunch of Asian people eating here. -The pho resembles my mom's homemade pho. It hit the spot. The broth is clean, pure, and flavorful. - I finished it all of it. This is a hot take but I didn't need to add hoisin or sriracha. Fresh jalapeños for added spice is good enough for me. -I ordered a kids size because the regular looks big. But you can upgrade to a large for $2.50. You can only choose one meat for the kids size. I went with the thịt chín (brisket) and they were so generous! The brisket was delicious and tender. -My fiancé ordered the đặc biệt (special) with all the meats. I tried the bò viên (meatball) and thịt tái (round eye) and they were both good. But I prefer the thịt chín (brisket). -They're not open for dinner on the weekends (they probably run out during the lunch rush). The Vietnamese coffee was good but it was too sweet for me. Overall, the pho was great! read more

Pho Phong Luu - Kids size pho, brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Come here if you want an exceptional bowl of pho. This place is always packed, but the waitlist moves quickly, and they're quite efficient with making sure tables are cleared as soon as people are done eating. It is connected to HK Tea, where you can grab a tea while you wait, or just sit and wait for a table to be ready. The pho itself is simple but flavorful. I would skip getting the spring rolls, but the banh mi is quite good. Just double check their hours ahead of time because they're not open everyday, have midday break hours, and close early on the weekends. read more

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A pho/Vietnamese spot that does right and does not have booth seats that smell like a wet rag! I came here a few times, the pho and rolls are always good. The ingredients are fresh and they actually cook the tendon through to be soft and edible. Expect the place to be very crowded and the hours of operation are very narrow. But they do move fast. Just remember to physically write your name on the waitlist. Probably even add a last name. I was surprised to see my name there more than once. I've yet to try the other things so looking forward to coming back and doing so. Connected to this is a tea place where you can wait and will lose more of your money there...... But I know better. read more

Pho Phong Luu - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's a decent Vietnamese spot. Unfortunately I don't see why other people claim it's the best one in town though. The wait can be quite a bit of time (not an hour but also over 15 min) and you have to stay put and not leave because their waitlist is you writing down your name and your party size in a notebook. No phone number or anything like that -- so you cannot leave the building if you don't want to miss your turn. It is a busy spot and people come and go pretty fast. The servers are nice and quick as well! The Pho was pretty good, I got a P08 and Shrimp Spring Roll. The broth was nice and fatty, not too salty nor bland, just right. The spring rolls were....just spring rolls. I liked them. I would come back there specifically for pho, since it seems to be their specialty, and the restaurant is fairly close by. read more

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We stopped by this restaurant to grab a quick bite to eat before we head out to a show. Don't be deceived by the simple menu. The food quality is spectacular. We got some delicious banh mi and the bread that they use has a nice crunch on the outside, but it is soft and fluffy on the inside. They also use some really unique meats on the inside that I appreciate. It's some sort of pork type of slice. The pate compliments the other flavors so well. And I love that it doesn't break the bank. Customer service was very friendly and speedy and they played a role in us having such a great evening that day.!! We want to try the soups next time. read more

Pho Phong Luu - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Not sure why I haven't rated this place yet because I have been here so very many times. It is probably my favorite pho place in town. It's just so clean. The broth is so clean. It just makes you not feel too bad after you eat this. Its always hot and fresh and fast when it comes out. So very fast lol They are so busy for a reason. Today is no exception. It was so busy during lunch hour on a Saturday. There was a lot of people and a huge line outside. We had to put our names down and it took a good not too long 15 minutes or so and we almost had to share a table, but they were gracious enough to give us our own table if we waited a little longer. We tried the wings for the first time because sometimes it's out. It's a little steep for six wings for 9.50 but it was fried perfectly well and delicious. Very tasty with a lot of fish sauce. My usual combo was perfect. I love how they give you a lot of different cuts of meat and meatballs and lots of noodles. Well worth the large. My friend got the tofu pho and all the times we've come everyone has gotten different items. We even tried the banh mi one time and it was delicious as well. I see they have rice plates now. Slowly expanding their menu. So smart! This place has been consistent. It's definitely my go to place. I tell everyone about if they want a good pho place. They don't open all the time though so always check the hours. They don't need to. They can afford to close half the week because of so many people coming all the time. So happy for them. Happy it's not too far from where we live. It's kind of fun that it's connected to Hong Kong tea next-door. Have yet to really love their drinks there. I've tried multiple, but it's just fun that is connected and you can hop right on over. Very smart as well. Worth the visit if you haven't tried a good pho up north. read more

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I've been meaning to try this spot out for a while since it os often touted as the best pho in Austin. I'd say I would agree so far with the pho spots I've tried. There are plenty of decent to good options in Austin, but Pho Phong Luu seemed to have the cleanest, but also most flavorful broth out of them all. From the photo I took, you can see that the broth is very clear, which generally indicates the level of care they took to prepare it. I also tried the wings, which I thought were very flavorful, but perhaps a bit too sweet for my taste with the Garlic sauce. Of course they are a good contrast to the pho, I just think in general, I don't prefer sweet chicken sauces. Another thing to mention is that they've got their efficiency down to a science. You put your name on the waiting list, and you can wait next door at HK tea, which is a perfect spot to grab a quick drink while you wait for your table. The pho comes out very quickly upon ordering, it's all like a perfectly working assembly line. read more

Pho Phong Luu - Crispy Wings with Garlic Sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is deemed by many to be the best pho in Austin. My Viet friends and friends of friends have endorsed it. I have grown fond of pho over the recent years, but this one was so disappointing for me. I do hope I just ordered the wrong type of pho, although the service at the end was so bizarre that I was left feeling unsettled about it. They are very good at moving their line though and seating people efficiently. We were seated at a long table with other customers, which is a nice strategy to save space. I prefer eating cooked meat, so I was wary of ordering the eye round steak, which makes up half of the pho options. My friend recommended that I get the well done flank instead. It was unfortunate that there is no option between raw/undercooked and well done. I was worried it would be difficult to chew, and it was indeed extremely difficult to eat. I experienced prolonged moments of silent terror when some of the meat went down my throat, but I couldn't chew it off, so the rest was still in my mouth. I was choking silently, but thankfully I survived. The stringy meat aside, the pho just didn't have much of a flavour to it. I really can't see what the hype is about. My friend liked it though, and he described it as "one step above mid." Although I felt like I was lowkey dying from the meat, things were overall not too bad until the server came for us to pay. She asked us if we were together or separate, and we said separate. She said okay and chose my friend's individual order to pay on the device. Then she left and never came back. We were waiting for quite a while, realized she would never come back, then my friend started toggling around to choose our other orders so we could pay. Luckily he knew how to do it, but it would be wild for the restaurant just to expect customers to do it. It would've been more fine if she had said something about needing to do it ourselves, but we were fully expecting her to come back to select the next order since she didn't say anything. read more

Pho Phong Luu - Well done flank and combo pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I came to Pho Phong Luu after recovering from a weird cold and wanted some fresh home made food that would sit well with my stomach. On a busy Sunday I waited and was the last person before they closed for lunch and it was packed inside. Ordered the custom pho with steak, brisket, and meat ball. I'm a harsh critic of pho and like the broth to be clean and concentrated. This broth in particular was decent but in my opinion was a bit overpowered by the black pepper which hid the taste of the broth, meat was good and it hit the spot. Staff was attentive and service was quick read more

Pho Phong Luu - Pho steak brisket meatball - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great local pho restaurant! Maybe one of the best ones in Austin! It may be slightly pricier than most pho restaurants ($14.50-15.50), but the broth tasted very clean! Also, I would highly recommend the chicken wing appetizer with the garlic fish sauce! So delicious, super crunchy, fresh, and savory! Service is great and served food quite quickly. The restaurant is also well kept and clean! Again, highly recommend this pho restaurant for those craving pho! read more

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Came for lunch on a Sunday afternoon with a party of 11 around 1pm and had to wait about an hour before we could get seated. The restaurant shares an open-ish layout with a boba shop so we were able to wait inside the boba shop, away from the heat, while we wait for our table. Once we sat down, we were able to order quickly and the food arrived pretty quickly. Everyone ordered their own pho and we got some summer rolls and spring rolls to share, as well as 2 of the friend rice. Everything was delicious and we ate it all. Plenty of parking spots around the building. Plenty of tables inside. But always bussin so expect a wait unless you come at odd hours. Definitely would come back next time i am visiting Austin. read more

I've been wanting to come here for a while, but it's been a little difficult since it seems like their hours change every 2 days. But we were able to finally make it, and it did not disappoint. There's plenty of parking available around the restaurant, so that won't be an issue. Id say the restaurant is very casual and a bit loud, so if you're looking for a quiet place this might not be the right choice. We got seated very quickly. It seemed like most people who come here sit down already knowing what they want, cause the servers asked us what we wanted as soon as we sat down! I honestly think this is the only Pho place that I've been to that's 100% MSG free. I thought the broth was on the sweeter side, but it was still very delicious. We also ordered the fried rice which was good. I usually feel extremely tired after pho, and I think it's because of the MSG, but I felt totally fine after eating here. read more

Pho Phong Luu - Egg, Tofu and Vegetables Fried Rice Combo Pho Brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had an excellent experience at Pho Phong Luu. The tofu banh me was outstanding--fresh bread, well-balanced flavors, and really satisfying overall. You can tell they put care into both the ingredients and the preparation. Service was fast and efficient without feeling rushed, and everything came out quickly even though the place stays busy. The restaurant is clean, well-run, and has a lively atmosphere. read more

Fast service and everything is good. It's really cute too. I do love a good Vietnamese restaurant. The pho and fried rice aren't quite as good as Tan My, but we like it anyway. read more

Presidents' Day was getting boring but the weather was outstanding so I took a little drive to get some ridiculous Pho and Pho Phong Luu. Pho is nuanced and when the broth is done right you know you found a gem. Phong Luu broth is outstanding in flavor. Their beef , brisket and meatballs were top notch. Fried spring roll was amazing as well. I was the only white guy in the place but felt right at home. Authentic service and a wonderful vibe where all the diners know this is the spot. Make the drive. You won't be disappointed! Ps COFFEE IS also FANTASTIC! read more

Finally made it out to see if Pho Phong Luu was really the best pho in Austin....and I'd say that I can totally see the validity in that statement. It's pho, so nothing can really deviate too much from what you're expecting -- but it did legitimately have some small details that stood out, potentially making it edge out other places. The spices seemed noticeably fresher, standing out especially in the meatballs. An aromatic note from the cloves were present and enjoyable. The service was also great, and they checked on me multiple times to make sure everything was perfect. Even with a line, they also got me seated surprisingly quickly. They gave me the option to sit with another single party, and we ended up getting along pretty well which made for a unique experience of randomly connecting with someone. Overall, I could see myself actually driving a little further to go to this location over other potentially closer spots. read more

Pho Phong Luu - Flank, round steak and meatball pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

On a Friday, I arrived around 5 PM, and there was no line. The service was nice and timely. P08. Eye Round Steak, Flank, Meatballs - $15 (4.5/5) The portion is generous, and the soup is light yet flavorful. For pho, you can upgrade to a large for an additional $2.50. A02. Shrimp Spring Rolls - $6 (3/5) There's a good amount of shrimp, and the peanut sauce is sweet and well-balanced. I even dipped my eye round steak in it, and it tasted great! However, the rice paper was a bit hard. This is my second time ordering it, and both times, the rice paper was tough. This place is bright and clean. It's a super popular pho spot, and there can be a line during peak hours on weekends. read more

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My favorite Pho in Austin hands down! The owner also owns a boba shop next door which is also SO good.

Pho Phong Luu is neighbors with HK Tea. It's easy to traverse from one side to the other through the gap in the separating wall between them. Ordered a Combination Pho and their Special Bahn Mi to go. Was ready in a jiffy (less than 10 minutes) at 10:30am in the morning. Packaging: The pho came in three separate containers. Meat and noodles came in a plastic bowl, but the raw beef slices wrapped in plastic wrap were hiding underneath just above the noodles. So if you get takeout from here, it'll be good to double check before pouring the broth over. I do appreciate the wrapping of the raw sliced beef, as it prevents oxidation and getting blood on the other items. But I would place that beef on the top layer rather than the bottom so that customers are aware of the plastic wrap. I ended up transferring the contents to a ceramic bowl. The broth came in a a separate plastic container, not piping hot to avoid diffusion of any non-polymerized material into the liquid. Opening the container, there was a strong smell of star anise. I dumped the broth into a pot to heat it up. The bean sprouts, basil, and sliced jalapeños came in a separate baggie. Once the broth was ready, I poured it over the other ingredients, then added in the veggies. I opted to not add the Sriracha or Hoisin sauce (which are provided in little packets). The broth was on the lighter side, but still had a wonderful flavorful. It was not an intense dark brown beefy flavor, but a really good savory essence filled with more spices, herbs, and onions. The lengthy jalapeño slices lent a hint of spiciness. The various beef cuts contained in the dish also had very nice savory flavors (perhaps even more so than the broth!). In contrast, the tendon and tripe were less flavorful than the broth, but on the plus side they were soft and not chewy. The rice noodles. I believe their rice noodles are pre-packaged, not freshly made. Their noodles were definitely almost soft enough that if I wasn't paying close attention I might believe they were fresh rice noodles. Regardless of whether they were fresh or pre-packaged, the noodles did their job. Bahn Mi: Glorious, very slight sweetness, well-balanced savoriness. I'm definitely going to order this another time. The pickled radish, pickled carrots, cucumber, cilantro, and bread become a platform for elevating meat fillings within. I'll definitely be going back to try out more of their menu in the near future. read more

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Craved pho and this place hit the spot! This use to be off Lamar the last time I had this. Glad it was still within a short driving distance and with a little more seating. For a Sunday lunch time, there was still a little wait of about 15-20 minutes. The service is always courteous and with a smile. The food is freshly prepped and comes out fast. The broth is delicious and the portions are very generous for the price. A family favorite and must return. Enjoy! read more

Pho Phong Luu - Combo #9 (Large) - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The broth here is really good. It taste very clean and I like that I can order the kids size. I've never tried their other dishes besides the pho and chicken wing appetizers, but I'm sure it's good. It gets really crowded on a Sunday afternoon. I've been on a weekday evening and it was just as crowded. Their service is fast even if you have to wait to get seated because everyone wants to go here. read more

Ate here this past Sunday and so, so good. Best pho place I have had in Austin by far. Atmosphere/Ambiance - 5/5 - Full of Asian diners. PACKED. That tells you this is a great pho spot already. Staff - 5/5 - Friendly. Explained the order process really well. Food/Drink - Ordered the following: Pho Combination - 5/5 - The broth on this was fantastic. It was not oily at all, with a slightly sweet flavor. This hit the spot after the long vacay trip. Shrimp Spring Rolls - 4/5 - Rice wrap a little tough. Pork Sausage Spring Rolls - 4/5 - Not much flavor, but I think was expecting something else. Please note that there is also an HK tea combined with this store (pretty safe to say the same owners). Overall, this was one of the best pho places I have had, whether or not it was in Austin. I have no doubt that I will be coming back to this place when I visit Austin again. read more

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Incredible. Don't know how they did it but I'm astonished. Both my Vietnamese parents throughly enjoyed this pho and even took some togo for the drive back (they are from out of town). I always thought Austin didn't have good Asian food but this place is such a gem. I got the pho tai nạm XL bowl and it was enough for two people to share. Good amount of meat, flavorful broth and no frills. They are connected with HK boba next door which is equally as good. It's the perfect paired experience. The service is very nice and INCREDIBLY fast. I got up to order boba next store immediately after placing my pho order and when I came back the food was there (less than 5 minutes). This is one of my favorite places to eat in Austin and I can't wait to go back and try more food! read more

Pho Phong Luu - pho tai nam - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The fish sauce chicken wing tastes so good.First time trying fish sauce flavor smell not so good,but is so delicious.The pho is not bad also large portion with nice soup base. read more

Pho Phong Luu - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is, without a doubt, the best pho I've ever had--not just in Austin but in my entire life. The flavor was absolute perfection, and I'm already dreaming about my next visit. It was absolutely delectable. We also tried the spring rolls and fried egg rolls, and they were just as amazing. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and thoughtfully prepared. We visited on a Saturday morning, and while it was busy, it never felt overcrowded. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Even with a good number of people dining, the space didn't feel too loud, and the cleanliness of the restaurant was noticeable. The staff truly elevated the experience. They were attentive, extremely friendly, and you could tell they genuinely love what they do. The service was fantastic, with great follow-up throughout the meal. Pho Phong Luu is a gem in Austin--wonderful food, exceptional service, and an inviting environment. I can't recommend it enough! read more

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