Decent neighborhood Pho spot. Clean, convenient, and genuinely welcoming. Parking is easy, the space is spotless, and the family-friendly atmosphere makes it a comfortable choice for a casual meal. I ordered both the wonton soup and the beef pho. The wontons were satisfying and the pho does the job -- but if you've had deeply rich, slow-simmered broth from a more traditional spot, you may notice the difference. The broth here is lighter than what you'd get at restaurants that simmer their bones for longer. That said, the staff was friendly and attentive, the vibe was relaxed with good uplifting music, and the price is fair -- around $16 for a bowl of pho. For Marin, that's reasonable. read more

Pho - Wonton - C4 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

This pho spot is a must try!! It literally brought me back to life after a 5 mile hike. Service was great, they ensured we got everything we needed and checked up on us regarding our orders. Ambiance inside the restaurant is really aesthetic and clean. The B4 combo was stacked with meat and noodles. They didn't skimp out on flavor and portion. The fresh spring rolls were also a great portion than most pho spots that usually give 3 pieces. read more

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I've eaten a lot of pho and this spot is a solid 3 average. It's tasty and does the job but nothing that stands out from other more authentic places. Decent size portion. Standard pho broth experience though a bit light on flavor. Acceptable amount of meat. The brisket though was somewhat dry texture not soft or tender and had a slight earthy taste, a bit unusual. Clearly from the flat part of the brisket and not the point, so no fat/fatty flavor. No cilantro as part of the veggie sides. Beef rib pho "takes 15 minutes" to prepare, even with a mostly empty restaurant. Interesting. Maybe they keep them cooked and frozen and waiting to thaw on demand. I skipped. 4.5 rating at the time of writing... respectfully very inflated for the experience but maybe an indication of the area and available options. read more

Pho - Brisket pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

Quite underwhelming. At least shrimp were cooked well and not overcooked. It tasted like it had teriyaki sauce. But no fresh herbs or any hint of Vietnamese flavor. Also had the fried chicken wings - even more underwhelming. Arrived very hot , but in a cup and nowhere to put bones. The meat was chewy and gamey, as though they were frozen several days, even weeks, too long. Also had the kumquat lemonade, and consistent with everything else, underwhelming too. Not sure how this place has 4.5 stars. It does not have even the basic flavors of Vietnamese food. read more

Pho - Grilled shrimp vermicelli. Underwhelming. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

Came here for some pho, as I was craving Pho Noodles and it looked like it had good reviews. The places spacious clean and had a nice ambience to it. I ordered the thin beef and brisket. Unfortunately the brisket was super hard to chew and pretty much had to spit them out. I did inform the waiter, but nothing was done about it. The broth was flavorful, but this was just average. I wouldn't call this and authentic for a spot. Dont think I'd be back to try other dishes. read more

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We were in the area and wanted to get some pho so we stopped by this place on a Sunday night- there were only 2 other parties there so lots of open seating. The service was pretty quick and the interior was clean. We got a few appetizers- the chicken wings and egg rolls were pretty good (nice and crispy) but the spring rolls rice paper was way too hard and chewy and the fried tofu had no flavor. I would definitely not order those 2 items again. Beef pho was pretty good, meat was nice and tender and broth was flavorful. The vermicelli bowl was also pretty good. I got the kumquat iced tea which was quite sweet but refreshing. Overall a solid place to stop at if ur craving some pho. read more

Pho - Rare Sliced Beef, Briskets, & Beef Meatballs - B4 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

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$30 for a vermicelli bowl and an iced coffee. Pork was tasty but very fatty, and the bowl was just lettuce, noodles and meat with a few carrots and bean sprouts tossed in. I always hope for some fresh cilantro, mint or basil, and cucumber if I'm lucky. Flavors were decent, but for the price I expected more. read more

First time here and we ordered Thai iced teas, fresh spring rolls, and chicken vermicelli bowls for lunch. The service was fast, and the environment casual and spacious, good for large groups. There is both inside and outside seating. It was just 2 of us and the noise level being seated inside next to a table of 10 was surprisingly ok, balanced out with the soft music and noise of the open kitchen. The food was tasty, I liked the freshness of the spring rolls, but prefer the vermicelli bowls at other Vietnamese restaurants in the area. The portions were generous, plenty of leftover vermicelli to take home. 4 stars for service & ambiance, and 3 stars for food. read more

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was a cold and overcast so I went out for Pho at Pho. inside was clean, full of people and vibrant. The Pho was good, broth was flavorful and the meat was tender. Enjoyed it enough where I will come back again in the future. read more

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I just moved to Marin and had been looking for a place with really good pho. One day I walked by this spot and it smelled so good that I knew I had to come back. When I finally got the chance to go, I ordered the chicken pho -- and wow, it was amazing! The broth was flavorful, the chicken was tender, and by the time I finished, I was already craving more. The restaurant itself is also really nice and clean inside, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely my new go-to pho place in Marin! read more

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This place was sooo good and tasted so fresh! We are gluten free and was able to enjoy gluten free rice noodles and broth! So excited to find a place like this with nice servers. read more

Pho - Vegetarian PHO - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

Ambiance is nice for family and friends gathering, lots of room. Service is smooth, efficient and helpful. Food is always delicious! We've had the rice plates, egg noodle pho bowls, and the shrimp rice wraps. We love coming here! read more

The service and ambience were very good. The food was pretty good. Nothing terribly wrong with it but it didn't blow us away and our group eats a lot of pho and other stuff in that genre read more

Good place, food is good, ambiance is nice, and the staff is very friendly. I've had better Vietnamese food and pho in SF and the South Bay, but in Marin this is one of the better spots. I would recommend. read more

Amazing food ! First time eating at this place the waitress was patient with all my questions and helped me choose accordingly. Spring rolls with sauce with divine and the soup was just perfect. Will be coming back I 100% think you should try this place out read more

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Went here to meet a friend who swore this was the best Pho in Marin. Great menu items and each dish was flavorful. Restaurant was very clean, staff were professional and knowledgeable of their menu items. Food was served within 10-15 mins. Overall, I recommend this restaurant. read more

WHY WE WENT HERE: - weather was surprisingly gloomy for a summer day THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located in a plaza off Bellam Blvd and the 580 exit/entrance - located in the same plaza as Grocery Outlet and Ross Dress for Less - some enclosed outdoor patio seating THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - love the wood tables, red seating, textured bamboo-esque light fixtures - against the wall is leather padded bench seating as well THE MENU: - appetizer - beverage - pho - daily specials - on the grill WHAT WE ORDERED: - A1 - Fried Eggrolls - B5 - Rare Sliced Beef & Briskets - G2 - V-Grilled Pork THE TASTE: - I grew up in San Jose so I know what good Vietnamese food is supposed to taste like and this was not it; everything looked better than how it tasted CUSTOMER SERVICE: - nice enough - warm and welcoming - check out was a breeze read more

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Super nice staff here and they are very attentive to your needs! The location is great and there are tons of tables to sit at. The design inside is really fun, and they've got a pretty sizable outdoor patio as well. The brisket and beef pho was delicious! The egg rolls were very good too. Will certainly be back! read more

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I really like the decor and ambiance of this restaurant as compared to other pho places around. Their pho and the service is good. I got the vermicelli bowl. It was fine, could use a bit more pickled veggies. We also tried their spring rolls. Also good, a bit over fried and they give you 3 without cutting them so if there are 2 of you, one person gets less. Unfortunately all of their food has MSG and I get a migraine from it, which I regrettably asked afterwards. I really wish they had some MSG free options for the many of us who are sensitive to it. You don't really need msg if you use good ingredients to give your food flavor. read more

Pho - Pork vermicelli bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

It's not like authentic Vietnamese food. It was 2-3/5. Service is good but the food was just boring..

Good food, goods service and outdoor seating, dog friendly. The only thing I recommend is to increase appetizers options as only fried items are available right now. Everything else is great! read more

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First, I have never liked metal bowls for Pho. Even stainless steel reacts with the broth and imparts a flavor - my opinion of course. If served at the proper temperature, the bowl can barely be touched and the soup cools too quickly. I was really looking for another traditional Vietnamese option in Marin County and this isn't it. This is more of a contemporary take and a disappointing one. The broth was too light and not the rich, satisfying umami that Pho broth should be; Pho is all about the broth. The toppings were not that generous. The ambiance is clean, spacious and inviting and the staff was friendly and attentive. I would say this falls behind Pho Viet and is about tied with Saigon Village. I have not returned since my first experience and most likely won't. read more

Best Pho in Marin hands-down and great customer service. I love the atmosphere. I love the music. The food is so good. We ordered the spring rolls with shrimp. And of course. Beef Pho love it I have to stop eating my food to write this review. read more

Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

First of all, great to have another Vietnamese Pho house here in Marin! Stopped by for a Mothers' Day brunch and we were not disappointed. The place is HUGE, a beautiful space tall ceiling and really nice floral wallpaper. The menu is really all about the Pho and other soups - there are some rice and noodle plates on the menu but I'd call this a Pho house first and foremost. We started with some appetizers - we got the fish cakes, tofu, and eggrolls. Each came with its own dipping sauce and they were all incredibly fresh. The we had the soups - I had a Wonton, my wife had the seafood and our veggie daughter had - you guessed it - veggie soup. Grandpa had the grilled beef rice plate which he said was tasty although the beef was a bit tough for his liking. The staff including our waiter Mike were incredibly attentive, helpful, and had a fantastic playlist going (if you're my age, anyway). The overall experience was just fabulous and we can't wait to get back there. Bring a huge party, this place is ginormous! We got there early today but I imagine it gets pretty busy during the rush hours. Five stars all around. read more

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This is my favorite Pho place in Marin. Amazing food. Friendly service. Chill, funky ambiance with great decor. Lots of parking. There are lots of varieties of Pho, but they only offer One Size. I wish they offered a Small because, as good as the food tastes, it's a hefty portion. My favorite is the B5 combo. Before you get to the Pho, the appetizers (street/finger food) are amazing. The fried shrimp and the fried chicken wings are great. The egg rolls are also an excellent choice! I am so happy this place is here, and I really hope they last. read more

Finally found a great pho place in Marin! I ordered a Beef Brisket Pho soup and also a Pork Vermicelli Bowl for my 9 year old daughter and myself. We got our food quickly after we ordered. We were able to finish everything. My daughter loved the pork and really like the broth of the soup. We are definitely coming back! read more

Pho - Pork Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

Hands-down still our favorite pho restaurant in Marin County! We love the rare sliced beef pho and egg rolls. The broth is always perfectly flavorful and soothing. The staff is always welcoming and friendly. We're so happy Pho opened here. It's our go-to spot! read more

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I was feeling a little under the weather so I was looking for a pho place in Marin without having to cross the bridge. I found Pho in San Rafael through Yelp. It's located in a convenient spot in the same strip mall as Grocery Outlet and Ross, right off the 101. There's plenty of parking in the lot. Inside, there were woven rattan pendant lights hanging from the ceiling, and a beautiful floral wallpaper mural. There was a ton of seating so this place would be great for groups. I ordered the B4 Combination pho. It came out quickly. Given the nice interior, I was feeling slightly skeptical about the food, but it was delicious! It came out piping hot and in a giant bowl. It really hit the spot. Authentic pho for sure. The people working there were really friendly and efficient. The bathroom was also really clean. Overall, I'm really happy I found this place and I will definitely be back! read more

Pleasantly surprised that yet another Vietnamese restaurant in Marin County has something new to offer. I was skeptical yet always willing to try new places. Food was delicious. There is good value as the portion of the meals is large and the rice plates come with soup, side salad and pickled vegetables. I was able to take home some of my entree of grilled shrimp as it's a generous portion. Definitely returning here- a solid $15 lunch, service and great ambiance. read more

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This new pho place generated some interest with the locals, aptly called "Pho". Once you enter, it smells strongly of the cinnamon and star anise that goes into the pho broth. You know the broth is going to be good. The menu is very simple, with a few options of pho, rice plates, bun and other noodle soups (think seafood combo) including appetizers. It's hard for me to resist egg rolls, and these were quite good. I liked the overly crispy shell with soft pork, taro and carrot filling. It was flavored well and paired well with a less pungent but still tasty fish sauce. The pho broth is one of my favorites as the spices are more prominent but the broth was a notch lower than boiling hot (my favorite). Noodles were solid as were the beef balls. Amount of toppings was on the smaller side but was just enough for your bowl. The iced coffee was strong but a bit too sweet. Service was awesome, so was vibe with 90s techno. A solid new pho place in Marin County. read more

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Very good food! all the people working are very kind people! Highly recommend for a dinner with friends/ family! Shout out to the waiters for there works too the people working 4/14 @6pm very awesome!! read more

Stopped by here because my usual pho place by the harbor was closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. I ordered the pho tai and was not disappointed. The broth was tasty, the meat was tender and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I will be back! read more

Over the past 20 years or so, we've spent a lot of time searching for a good local pho spot. Several have been okay - but none of them have been consistently good. Pho has broken that trend. We've been going here for several years now and the quality of their food has been consistently good. My routine order is one of the beef phos. Since one of us doesn't eat beef, we appreciate them having a chicken broth based soup as well. Portions are not huge, but more than adequate. Their noodle bowls without soup are excellent as well for the times when you're not feeling the need for hot broth. The staff is super quick and friendly. As regulars, they go out of their way to make sure we feel welcome. The decor is very clean and modern - a far cry from some of the hole in the wall pho places I've been over the years. read more

Pho serves the popular Vietnamese noodle dish that is good enough, especially for Marin. Given how few good Asian offerings there were in Marin when I first moved, I am glad to see things are slowly improving! Although probably not as good as some places in San Jose, Pho definitely makes the case for decent pho options without the two hour drive. Located in Marin Square, Pho is a nice big location with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. When we went, it was super clean with a view into the kitchen as you walk in. As you enter, the scents of beef broth are already wafting in the air which is always nice when entering a pho restaurant. From the menu, my friend and I tried the following: B4 Pho with rare sliced beef, brisket, and beef meatballs (4/5) The broth was clean, yet still had the flavor you expect from pho. Definitely made better with the hint of lime, basil, and sriracha. It did come with good amount of brisket and beef meatballs, but didn't seem to have any? rare sliced beef. I would come back to get. G2 Grilled Pork Rice Plate (4/5) There was the option to do vermicelli instead of rice, but opted for rice since was going to have noodles with pho. Pork came out flavorful with that mix of saltiness and umami from fish sauce that packs a great punch. Love having the pickled vegetables on the side to provide a little balance and acidity. The service was pretty fast and attentive. The parking is in a pretty big lot that is shared with other businesses. When we went during Saturday night, it was busy but still not hard finding parking. Overall, Pho is a solid Vietnamese restaurant that is worth checking out in the San Rafael area! read more

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Coming from San Francisco, we probably shouldn't have tried the pho in this area. Our standards are quite high and it's difficult not to compare. And we know it won't be authentic as having pho in San Jose or SF, especially when the people working here aren't Asian. First off, the place is modern and very spacious especially when it doesn't get busy or have a lot of customers. A bit too spacious that you feel you're eating alone. They probably should downsize and get a space that's cozier. The waitstaff were attentive, since there were only a few patrons when we were there. We tried their grilled pork with cold vermicelli noodles and a rare beef and brisket pho. I had the grilled pork with cold vermicelli noodles. Their noodles weren't cooked long enough or it's been in a cold refrigerator and got hard so the texture was off. I thought the pork was over seasoned and a bit salty. The rest of the dish was ok. It filled me enough. 3/5 My bf and daughter both ordered a rare beef and brisket pho. My bf said there wasn't enough noodles to fill him but adequate for my daughter. Also the rare beef came fully cooked so the meat was tough. The broth didn't have the typical richness of authentic Vietnamese pho. It tasted like broth base you can buy at the Asian market. And they ordered rare beef which costed $5 for 5 thinly sliced beef. Obviously not worth $1 a slice! 3/5 Maybe the people around here don't have other Vietnamese restaurants to do a comparison. I guess that's why it's highly rated. The one thing they have here that authentic Vietnamese restaurants don't have is cleanliness! read more

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Beautiful bright decor- the nicest I've seen for a casual Vietnamese cafe. Nice outdoor seating too. Menu is simple and somewhat typical. My Pho (rare beef slices) bowl was definitely large and flavorful. No beer or wine which helps my pocketbook (was hoping for a nice cold brew on this warm evening). Very nice and attentive service. The staff and owner care here which always feels good and makes me want to return. Hmm, I should ask if I can BYOB? read more

Pho - Love the bright red acrylic chairs, wallpaper and lighting! Nice interior feel here. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

The inside and outside of the restaurant is very clean. There is an outdoor dining space in the front of the restaurant as well. The decor is simple but nice and the red chairs add character to the space. Service is fast and friendly. The food was great quality and served hot. We'll definitely add them to our dinner rotation. read more

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I belong to a local foodies group. Monthly, a member of the group will elect to host. They get together for potluck. This is my first outing where we actually met at a restaurant. Susan is a dear friend. She set this up for the group. The weather was perfect as well. As I walked in, the staff that worked there greeted me and gave me big smiles and made sure that I was comfortable.. The owner came over to also greet all the people who were showing up. There were about 12 of us. This is a vietnamese style restaurant but with very upscale interiors. The tables and chairs were comfortable and clean. There was a wonderful mural on the wall. It was fun to look at all the activities that were going on within that painting. The room is large and has high ceilings. It actually generates a feeling of excitement. We all ordered our meals because this event was no host. As the food started arriving at the table, my eyes got bigger and bigger and bigger. Every huge bowl that came out was jam jacked with flavors and freshness. There was a wonderful array of colors of vegetables that were used to make the salad pop and give it eye appeal. My lovely wife had the Pho Wan-Ton. The broth was divine. I have had these soups for years at different restaurants. And there's only slight variations from the ones that I've tried. This one was totally unique. I ordered the Pho barbecue pork. I've never seen this offered anywhere. There is no broth and the dressing that you put on the greens that you toss with. Our barbecued meat was divine. Every item served comes as a large portion. People certainly get value for their money at this place. Considering the amount of vegetables that I saw on our table. I was impressed by the fact that all the produce that I saw came to our table was like it just came from the field full of color, crispy, crispy, and vibrant. This place was so good. I want to get back before it's jam-packed with people who find out about it and have my next experience there. From beginning to end, everyone that I met that worked there went out of their way to help. And the quality was beyond amazing. read more

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Came in with my 8 year old daughter and for the 40 minutes we were in the building they were playing at very loud volume the most inappropriate music you could imagine- n***a this b***h that, rake my money up with these hoes! It was the most out of pocket restaurant experience ive ever had. Won't be back read more

Finally... I feel like the North Bay has been waiting for a spot like Pho for decades now. There are a lot of Vietnamese restaurants in Marin County, and this place takes the cake. Taste and quality of ingredients are both A+. My go-to meal there is the chả giò (fried egg rolls, A1) and phở tái (rare sliced beef pho, B1). And what I like about Pho is that it doesn't feel like a North Bay restaurant (i.e. overpriced dishes that don't feel "fully" authentic); the place actually gives me SoCal or Sacramento vibes. The service is friendly and quick, and the ambiance is both trendy and fast-casual. Looking forward to being a repeat customer. read more