First impression - upbeat atmosphere. Menu is easy to navigate. A good number of food items without being overwhelming. Decor in the restaurant is cute, as is the bathroom. Clean space and friendly service. Pho broth is already seasoned, so no need for fish sauce. The egg rolls tasted ok. Nothing to rave about. My husband could not eat the barbecue pork with rice. The pork was much too soft and chewy, so we took it home in order to re-cook it. The Thai ice tea had a good ice ratio. I'll be back for pho, and next time I can want to try the barbecue chicken with vermicelli noodles. Service Decor Pho Barbecue pork with rice Egg rolls Thai iced tea 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

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

We've been looking for a good pho place north of the bridge and were initially hopeful about Pho. The visit started well, the service was quick and attentive but the food was middling. The broth wasn't particularly flavorful and the seasoning wasn't what we were hoping for. Not a bad experience and not a bad location, but we're going to keep heading south for Vietnamese food. read more

One of my favorite places to go for pho, food is always super fresh and tastes great read more

At first glance, I thought this would be more authentic Vietnamese food but it is an imitation down to the imitation crab and the powdered drinks. We ordered everything on the menu from the egg rolls, to pho, to vermicelli bowl to the rice plates. Food was nicely presented. Every single plate minus the pho had the shredded lettuce and carrots with the choice of meat. The cup of chicken broth was overly salty. The food was OK. I think the egg rolls were the winner. We sat by the window and saw a trail of ants coming down the wall and one made it on our table. The windows had drapes so we couldn't look out so it was ant watching. Service was attentive. read more

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The best pho I've ever had in my LIFE. The portions are SO amazing for the price and everything I've ever tried here is delicious. The restaurant is beautiful and the staff wearing green are amazing. The only con I've had is there is a man here who I believe to be the owner or the manager and his customer service isn't the best he comes off as rude and isn't very welcoming but everyone else is wonderful and I still 100% recommend this place. read more

Pho Tao Noodle House, on Bellam, at Marin Square in San Rafael, is a five-star experience for the several reasons that qualify a friendly local place ... As soon as you walk into Pho Tao Noodle House you will be delighted with the openness and light of the dining room. The space is spotless and constantly attended by the staff to make sure everything is clean and bright. We were greeted by the manager, Boi, as soon as we walked in, and were cordially invited to sit wherever we liked. Once we were settled, Boi came back and gave us a tutorial on the menu which, to be honest is pretty self-explanatory, with good descriptions of the food, and combination options. The photos were helpful for my guest as she was dining on pho, etc. for the first time. AS for the food, we started with some appetizers...the Shrimp Cakes were lightly fried and tender throughout, we loved these! The Egg Rolls were crispy and packed with vegetable filling. Both of those are a hit. For our entreé, we enjoyed the refreshing and light flavors of the Grilled Chicken with Rice Vermicelli Noodles, which came with freshly made salad. All delicious. We also tried one Thai Iced Tea, and one Vietnamese Coffee (be mindful, it's a jolt of caffeine). Both were delicious and rich. The sealed tops make them perfect for to-go orders. The prices are plainly illustrated on the menu, and are quite fair! There is plenty of parking lot parking, and they have some outdoor seating for those sunny Marin days. Pho Tao is a reliable, accessible, friendly place to get delicious, well priced food, with comfortable surroundings for dining in, and on-line and in-person to-go orders. It's a great option for those with nearby jobs looking for a fine lunch, too read more

Pho - Good Value! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

Horrible service. We came on Saturday night. Lots of vacant tables. There was no one to greet us. We had eye contact with the person behind the counter and she gave the gesture to sit ourselves on any table. That was fine, but no one handed us the menus. One of us had to grab 'em from the counter. The person who waited our table got one of the pho order wrong. So when the kitchen person who came from the kitchen brought our food, he was so confused - but at least he was polite and respectful because he went back to the kitchen to get the correct pho. The waiter didn't care. When we were paying, I pointed out the mistake on our bill to the cashier. The waiter went to the counter to question what was wrong. When i said we wanted to pay with two cards, his face showed the 'oh c'mon' attitude. Needless to say, we are not coming back here again. read more

Came here to eat with my friend since I got out of work late and it seemed like we needed pho. We have driven past this location and we kept saying we have to try it. So we did. As soon as we walked in it was us and two other parties. I was a bit nervous since that's already not a good sign if you believe the signs. we got seated immediately and I went to use the bathroom while my friend read the menu. The bathroom was clean and was stocked. We ordered and the food came out almost immediately! We ordered drinks, I ordered a passion tea with jelly and my friend ordered a Thai ice tea. Both drinks were delicious. Our food? just as great. The staff was super friendly that we even got to talk about the cats on the waiters shirt and his sad story about them. By the time we left this place was packed! I guess we just beat the rush. Such a great place to come eat before you walk around at Ross since its two stores down. Will be returning. Thank you read more

Pho - Thai ice tea and a passion ice tea - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Still really like this place but one note about Yelp: The menu prices for ordering on Yelp are 50% higher than at the restaurant. For example $15 pho sells for $22 through Yelp for take out. I'm not sure what accounts for this discrepancy but you might want to just call the restaurant to order and save yourself some money. read more

Really enjoyed the pho - noodles cooked properly and a decent broth. Could have enjoyed a bigger portion of beef but i didn't think it was tiny either. Clean inside and nice decor. Staff really friendly too. Filled up with several customers as we were dining. Will be back! read more

Pho - Inside - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

I was in the area and wanted to try out this place. The B4 pho with sliced beef, brisket, and beef balls and cafe sua da were very good. The broth was unusually flavorful, better than most places, and the customer service was excellent. read more

The ambiance really surprised me. It is beautifully decorated(wallpaper, wicker lights, use of space, clear red chairs. The staff is so friendly. I asked for a recommendation of a rice plate and was told to try the pork. It was super delicious. Fresh vibrant flavors. Poured the sauce and a little of the cilantro soup on the salad and rice (like the gentleman recommended doing). My friend had the veggie pho and was pleased with the abundance of veg. Another friend had the seafood combo pho and said they wasn't to try the beef next time. I've been twice this week and really hope to see them succeed! read more

Pho - Pork rice plate and veggie pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

Located in a strip mall with lots of parking, this places sparkles from the moment you can see it! Super clean & brand new, it has a wonderful modern aesthetic with beautiful lampshades and wallpaper. We were greeted and handed menus as soon as we walked in. The food took a little longer than I expected for pho, but the wait was worth it. We ordered the vegetable pho soup and the chicken vermicelli bowl. They were both HUGE and delicious! Their chili sauce is sooooo good, but the hot pho broth really brought out the spiciness so watch out! Their chicken and meat in general was awesome, super tender & juicy! I think I slightly preferred the vermicelli bowl, but everything was delicious! Come here for a tasty, filling Vietnamese meal! read more

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Beautiful open space with a warm atmosphere and wonderful staff. Bonus- women's bathroom is nice and clean too (very appreciated!) Quickly greeted and seated upon walk-in. Every staff member that walked past us said hello and asked if we were doing okay or needed anything. Food came out fast and piping hot Appetizers: egg rolls & fried tofu. Egg rolls (4.5/5) were good, decent portion, and reasonably priced. Fried tofu (3.5/5) was okay, also reasonably priced. Pho (4/5) not as many options as other places (I was disappointed to find they don't have tendon at all), but it came out fast, steaming hot, and the broth was deep and full of flavor. I knocked half a star for the limited options and another half star as I felt I didn't get much food and was still hungry. That being said, the quality of the soup itself was actually really good, way better than the other 2 restaurants in the area. * Warning- the freeway exit and entrance is dangerous! People can't drive in that area so be careful! read more

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So glad they were open today. Last time we tried to hit this place up they were closed. Everything was fresh and tasty! Egg rolls were on point. Do try those! Yum! read more

So happy they open this new Pho place. The broth is amazing and all the ingredients taste fresh. This place is not just looks. The food is amazing! The aesthetic is perfect for those insta pics. If your looking to go out for your birthday with a big group this is definitely the place. I can't wait to go back and try more things off their menu. The service was amazing. We were greeted well and the staff was nice and had good vibes. Makes you want to come back. read more

Pho - Rare Sliced Beef, Briskets, & Beef Meatballs - B4 Wonton - C4 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

Love love love this restaurant! It's off the beaten path, so don't forget about it! I love how customizable each meal is. Their broth is amazing.! Try it. I'm pretty sure it'll be a new favorite for you as it is for me. read more

They are new. They are happy to serve you and you can feel it. They are there with simple ingredients. All the toppings the brought out were fresh. They don't give you many choices, but what they have to offer is good. I had the combo, and it was the right taste and amount of food. read more

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I thought that the service and food at this restaurant was good. They closed pretty early but maybe for that area, that is normal. The Pho was good and I enjoyed the egg-rolls. read more

I was expecting a little more , even tho Service was very friendly and servers were fast food lacked a little bit of flavor , I order some fish chips and I know things are not always as pictures but this was way out of resembling the chips , they were a little too hard on a chewy way If I would go again I will have to stay away of the appetizers . Ambience is nice but also felt like going to Burger King in a way ! Still I will give another chance to change my point of view . read more

Well, I enjoy eating here I struggle to know how many stars to give. I think a firm 3.5 stars. 5 for ambience, 3 for the broth and meats, 4 for sides. I hate to say it, but I was disappointed that the pho lacked some authenticity. Didn't have an option for tendon, oxtail or tripe. Oxtail and tendon makes pho imo. The broth didn't seem as rich as most. The presentation was excellent. The building and decorations were above par. It was cool on a hot day inside. The long hair waiter was excellent. Actually all staff were pleasant and attentive. The shrimp cakes were crispy and flavorful. The pho sides were fresh and abundant. Just that broth and lack of pho ingredients left me wanton, and that's what makes a good pho to me. read more

Pho - Combo beef pho. Shrimp cakes appetizer. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

This place has flair in decor & the food to back it up.Saw the sign that said Grand Opening. Had C6 it's vegetable packed changed the broth to beef instead. Wow, what a great bowl of Pho. It had everything.I asked for extra lime , very generous. I like the whole feel of this place, Good Vibes. read more

Pho - very generous. I like the whole feel of this place, Good Vibes. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

Was immediately greeted as I walked through the doors. A new spot in San rafael. Ambient lighting and good space. Ordered the beef pho and asked for it spicy. Very flavorful and a very generous serving. Definitely coming back! read more

Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

Fried tofu appetizer was really good. Perfectly crisp. I ordered the B6 brisket and beef balls and it hit the spot. The service was fast and the staff were friendly. The owner was so kind and checked up on us. Inside is really spacious with nice decor. And it's nice they have outdoor seating as well. read more

Pho - Briskets & Beef Meatballs - B6 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

I've tried this place repeatedly and it doesn't seem to be trending in the right direction. Previously they've forgotten my noodles when I've made special notes to my order so I stopped doing that. Today I just picked up an order to go of wonton soup. I just got home and I'm extremely disappointed to find the smallest possible portion of noodles and all of my wontons are no longer in their wrapping. Just meatballs with the wonton bit torn up inside the box. On top of that I didn't get a single leaf of basil etc to toss in. Sure the place looks nice but the pho isn't remotely close to being flavorful enough to carry on its own/ make up for mistakes or shorting folks like this. Those noodles cost next to nothing and to have gotten home with a portion smaller than my palm is crazy. It wouldn't feed a child. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed the brisket pho and grilled chicken rice plate. The soup is served piping hot and the service is attentive between the two main servers and food runners. The iced coffee was too sweet for my taste, there are a lot of drink options to try out next. read more

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Food is delicious Service is fast and friendly Place is newly renovated with beautiful decor Bathroom is clean Plenty of seating inside and outside Easy to find parking read more

Pho - Fried shrimp roll - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

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The pho was great. The service was quick. I ate there twice in 24 hours. The place is very clean.

Loved the atmosphere and decor. Friendly staff, and delicious Pho. Also really liked the fried tofu, will be returning. read more

Pho - Really good Pho, loved the crispy tofu, and really nice service. Will return again! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

Definitely will be coming back! Staff is kind, the place is aesethic with great music, but most of all the pho was amazing! 5/5 stars, try it when you have the chance :) read more

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Awesome Awesome Awesome. So happy they are here. Taste was delicious, restaurant was cute and super clean and staff were very attentive. I had only doordashed them before so was nice to have their hot chicken broth soup on a cold and rainy day at the source! Will be back! read more

Phô: that's the name and that's their specialty. San Rafael now has an additional Phô location: at the same Marin Square as the Grocery Outlet, Ross, and Sally's - it's pleasing to see the pedestrian number increase, and that's in part due to the new Phô in town! It's a bright exterior, all newly built, plenty of seating available inside and out. The seating and menu were immediately provided, and although I hesitated looking for the spring rolls (which they do not have on menu currently), as soon as I ordered my soup it was ready (of course)! Phô Tai (the basic beef with noodles and broth) is my personal go-to since feasting at my friend's houses and living in an area during college near a wealth of Vietnamese culture and restaurants, so of course that's my recommendation! I ordered a side of chicken to add to my protein and for a work-snack later. The chicken arrived fresh off the grill, with a sautéing sauce one would hope for from a Vietnamese kitchen. All good! Best of luck to the new Phô in town! read more

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This place is wonderful if you're not a vegetarian or don't eat pork or beef products. The vegetarian pho we got was HUGE, you could definitely share it but it was a bit boring. There was 3 of us and we all ended up getting the same thing since there were no other options.. I ended up adding a ton siracha and chile spices. It would be nice if they offered some veggie starters and spicy pho that doesn't have pork in it. I would come back because it was delicious and the leftovers were great too! read more

I love how customizable the pho menu is! I ordered the vegetarian with beef broth and egg noodles. Good portion size. Fresh, perfectly cooked veggies. Would highly recommend! read more

First time here. I was expecting more. I ordered the barbecued chicken rice plate. If someone brought this food home and I didn't know where it came from, I would've been hard pressed to say it was Vietnamese. The chicken had a nice (unusual) flavor. It came with a big scoop of rice and a "salad". My friend had pho with beef. We were both equally disappointed with our visit here. Any of the other Vietnamese places in San Rafael are better. I'm glad I finally got to try it, but I won't be returning. read more

A modern take on tradicional Vietnamese food. Some little things are different (no lettuce with the egg rolls, no basil with the pho). Place is very nice and clean and staff very friendly. Would come back when in the area. read more

Pho - Delicious pho! Brisket on top and raw beef below. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

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I've been here a few times now and love it! Delicious pho broth, lovely toppings and quick and efficient service. I love that they open early and the spot is super cute! What a great addition to the lunchtime options in the area. read more

Pho has another location in Vallejo (Pho 1) which I frequent fairly often. I always get the beef stew. It's tasty, hearty and filling. So, when I found out about this new location, I immediately went for the beef stew (lol). Service is fast and friendly. The restaurant itself is spacious, clean and tastefully done with an understated cool factor which is a nice touch. The only thing that could be construed as a drawback is that the menu isn't as large as some other pho places. read more