Pho Sapa has been my favorite place to get pho the past couple years. They've shown consistency with their broth, and amount of meat. I also like that they use wide noodles. This place really hits the spot when you need it. Service is also fast and attentive. You're seated immediately. If you ask the locals, they are most likely going to recommend Pho Sapa. read more

I forgot to take a photo, that was how hungry I was. Went for pho on a cold afternoon. Got in around noon and was seated pretty quickly. Luckily so, because the line really grew quick after that! Pho was great. Warm, salty, with lots of noodles, meat, and broth. Opted for the normal size and it was still a huge portion. Probably could opt to split a normal size for two people with small appetites. But it was super tasty and relatively affordable. The restaurant is busy but service is quick. It's a very classic Vietnamese establishment. You pay at the cash register after finishing rather than wait for the bill. Will definitely need to be back to try their other options! read more

5/5 for the food. I've been here four times in the past two months. It's one of my all time favorites for pho. The space is large and the service is prompt. But man, sometimes the service is so mean. I told them I ordered wide noodles and she just denied me and told me I didn't. The second time the same thing happened and she didn't replace my pho. she just brought me a bowl of wide noodles so I could pick out my normal rice noodles and replace it myself. I brought my kid and asked her if I could get a peanut sauce without hot sauce in it and she told me to spoon it out myself. They are spicy here. But the pho is too good. You're not coming here for good service. You just hope their spicy attitudes rubs off on the food. read more

LIVES UP TO THE HYPE!! the portions are huuuge, lots of noodles and generous amounts of meat. the meat is SO tender, esp the rare steak. the noodles are cooked perfectly too. the broth is rich, savory, and vv flavorful without being too salty. they also have really good spring rolls. the shrimp inside are huge and super fresh! even when the restaurant is packed, the food comes out super fast, so the wait usually isn't too bad read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Finally got around to trying Pho Sapa after hearing so many people rave about it, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. I ordered the lean brisket pho, and it was delicious. The broth was rich, flavorful, and tasted like it had been simmering for hours. The brisket was tender, and the portions were generous. Everything tasted fresh, and the service was friendly and efficient. As someone who's always searching for great pho in Houston, this is definitely one of the better bowls I've had. I'll be 100% coming back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend! read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have heard a lot about Pho Sapa previously and was presently surprised. The inside has plenty tables and good lighting. The service was great, and food came out QUICK! I really really enjoyed the Hu Tieu. The broth just tasted so clean and fresh. Can't go wrong! I definitely recommend. read more

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Your typical Viet Pho restaurant. Overall satisfied and would come back again. Service was quick and efficient. Ordered: - Pho Tai Bo Vien - Only complaint was I felt like the meat was more clumpy than other places. read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Visited Houston for a weekend trip with the family and was recommended here by our friends who live there and it definitely did not disappoint! What we ordered: - Pho Dac Biet: I feel like pho dac biet is always a good choice when you don't know what you want and are comfortable with eating everything from brisket to tendon to tripe etc! The broth was so delicious and flavorful. It had clear broth and I really enjoyed it. - Pho Tai Gung: My husband also very much enjoyed this one. The steak was yummy and the soup base is same as dac biet so the broth also was clear and delicious! This one is a simple topping of rare beef. Overall both pho's were delicious and we were impressed! Service was good! We are a fan! read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Pho dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

My absolute favorite pho place. Customer service is always so friendly, helpful, and polite! I tried the dry pho dish for the very first time today and it was delicious. The sauce is really what makes the dish so good so don't hesitate to dump the entire sauce into your bowl and mix it well. The dish comes with a small side pho broth. I highly recommend asking for the vinegar onions. It really enhances the dish. read more

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Need to revise my review because clearly I got the wrong thing. The rare beef ginger pho is out of this world! The broth is so clean and heartwarming. I usually don't like ginger, but you could hardly taste it in this bowl. Adding Sriracha to the side of raw onions that they give you is a MUST. read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came on a Saturday at lunch time and the restaurant was full! Right after we put our name on the waitlist it got really busy with the wait, and thankfully we were able to get seated quickly. The space is very large and can fit a lot of people. I recently tried dry pho for the first time elsewhere and saw they had it on their menu! Since it isn't common, I wanted to try it and it was so good. Their meat is really good quality with good portions and everything tasted fresh. Service was kind as well! Would definitely come back next time I visit Houston. read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Dry pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pho was for sho callin- so many different t noodle, meat choices and I'm a tendon girl- broth was good, no cilantro to be seen so I was pretty happy. That said they were out of all appetizers so didn't get to try the egg rolls.service was quick and easy and it is a busy little place in a strip center! read more

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A good bowl of pho! I think Pho Sapa hits the spot if you want a nice bowl of pho. I really like that their meat is tender and their brisket is some of the best I've had. Their bowl of bone marrow is also very generous. However, I think the noodles were overcooked, it was too soft for my liking and the broth was a lil sweet. Food comes out quick though! Overall 7/10. read more

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Food is consistently good, portions are pretty generous, prices are still high, but I will mention that the service is excellent considering we don't speak Vietnamese. They see we have kids and proactively ask us if we need the boosters, plasticware, scissors, etc. Entrance is still awful/awkward to get through, especially when it's crowded. Be warned. read more

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Amazing pho in the chinatown area! I've grown up in Houston my whole life but had never heard of this place. Granted, I wasn't browsing around for pho places, but no one had ever talked about it. Until, one day a vietnamese friend said that it was her favorite place and that she enjoys it so much that she doesn't even feel the need to make her own pho. Wow - I knew with high praise like that, that I had to try Pho Sapa. I really enjoyed the pho here and it indeed is very good! They give a generous amount of meat, and the noodles are still thin but have good strength, as in, the noodles don't break apart as you're pulling and slurping on them. Egg rolls are served hot and fresh and are perfectly crispy on the outside and flavorful on the inside! Would highly recommend for pho read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

My family wanted to go to pho sapa before going back home. I remember this place hitting the spot last time, and it did just the same this time around as well. I decided to try something different and got the phở trộn, which is the dry beef pho. It includes tái, nạm, and bò viên. They LOAD YOU UP with noodles and meat here. This is definitely the most noodles I've ever had in a bowl of pho. The slices of meat are humongous with thin fat strips too. You pour their special sauce into the noodles and mix it up so the noodles soak it all in. The sauce is pretty rich and bold with a lot of umami. You also get a side bowl of pho broth with even more meatballs. For the price, this was definitely worth it, and tasty too read more

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Best pho ever!!! Enough said don't even question it. There making me add more characters so let's see if this is adequate to post the review. read more

My friends and I enjoyed lunch #1 at Pho Sapa this past Saturday. None of us have been here before, but it was recommended by a trusted source. Since we wanted to eat more afterwards, the three of us shared two bowls of pho (one small). PHO DAC BIET, COMBINATION PHO (SMALL) For a small bowl, there were a lot of meat. They really aren't stingy here. The rare steak melted in my mouth easily, and the brisket was so tender. The other cuts (tripe, tendon, and meatball) were fairly good too. Broth was delicious. PHO DUOI BO, OXTAIL PHO Each bowl came with five pieces of oxtail, which was fatty and meaty, and the broth was so deep and rich without being overly salty. Between the two bowls, I prefer the broth in the oxtail pho. I think five pieces of oxtail is a bit too much for me, but I'm glad I was sharing it with two others. Overall, really good and flavorful broth, lots of meat in every bowl, plenty of garnish, and we were decently full after. Additionally, the texture of the noodles were perfect -- a bit chewy and did not leave any starchy residue in the broth. We barely left any broth behind because it was worth inhaaling. The good wasn't expensive for the quantity we got. Pho Sapa is definitely worth checking out. read more

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So I came in for the second time recently. Not sure if it was because I had just gotten off a cruise and was craving Viet food, but the pho this time around was so delicious! It was the comfort I was seeking for in a steaming hot bowl of noodle goodness. They do not skimp on the meats here. The broth was flavorful and the thick noodles are perfectly slurp worthy. Service was friendly and the food came out fast. They have a good amount of seating and everything was super clean and welcoming. The best pho is at home, but this place will defnite be a repeat whenever I'm back in town. read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Pho dac biet with thick noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

WOW. Best pho I've ever eaten. I got a small combination and they loaded it up with meat until the bowl was super full--they really don't skimp here! They also steamed the bean sprouts for us which was really nice. The toppings were all fresh, the soup was yummy, and the meat was SO tender. Amazing!!!!!!! read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Small Combination Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Nut allergy friendly: didn't even ask, it's pho. Pho Sapa has been hyped up to me for months by several friends and Vietnamese families, so I finally made an excuse to make a Bellaire day with some friends and try it out. We arrived at Pho Sapa on a Saturday around 7PM and had no issues getting a table for four. Time to Pho: 14 Minutes I ordered a large pho with four custom meats (like a dac biet (special) without the tripe, since I'm not a tripe fan). Got three types of brisket and the meatballs. Broth: 2.5/5 - Might be the most overhyped broth I've had. It's...remarkably standard. Not much intensity from the spices or bone marrow or anything else they might steep it with. If anything, I got hit with saltiness more than anything else, which mellowed out with the normal lime, hoisin, and touch of Sriracha. Noodles: 4/5 - Quite flavorful and near perfect texture. The large bowl has a good amount of noodle, but I've had bigger bowls before. Meats: 4/5 - The brisket types were all true to name and quite tender, with the lean brisket being a tad dry. The portions were quite good. Overall, I think it's a solid offering in pho that I'd return to if I were in the area, but not make a drive for. read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The portion here for a regular bowl is actually regular. Not super large. I finished my bowl and I was still hungry. Could be cause I'm a breastfeeding mama but I could still eat. Not too bad for my first time eating here and taking my grandparents out who were meeting their great grandson. The first sip of broth was some getting used to but after that it was fine. The cuts of meat seem to be pretty good quality. I actually liked pho sapa more than pho dien. My husband ordered the hu tieu and he liked what he got. What's different is this place offers the wide noodles but I wanted to stick to the original skinny one. We arrived around noon and the place seemed fairly busy but not overly crowded. Our baby kept screaming but thankfully the sound was being drowned out by the ambient noise of the restaurant. It's nice again cause they brought out a baby bowl with scissors and little plastic spoon to feed him without even asking. So again difference between Houston culture vs Fort Worth. read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Pho dac biet no tripe - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Was very excited to try this place as it seemed like a highly recommended spot on social media, yelp, and reddit forums. There's a lot of stiff competition in Bellaire for the best pho. As a Southeast Asian who's grown up eating pho all his life, I had high expectations for this spot. Very popular and busy, had to queue up briefly, but the wait wasn't long. I didn't mind the wait, if anything I prefer a busier spot because that means other folks like it and they're turning over the ingredients more which paves way to freshness. The dac biet (combo) pho was a solid 4/5. Clean and flavorful broth. I did want extra meat though so I ordered a side of oxtail. The oxtail was cold and not tender at all, very tough and chewy, which means they didn't cook it long enough. The other components of the pho were nice though, I was just sad that the oxtail was a miss. Portions wise, their large bowl seemed more like a medium in comparison to other spots. Service could've been better. They mixed up our orders and instead of offering to make a new bowl of what we wanted we felt pressured into just accepting the bowl they served us. Might give this spot another try in the future, but for now I'm placing it in the B tier for pho in Bellaire. read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

My family had lunch here couple of weeks ago. We've been to this restaurant numerous times. It's one of our "go-to" pho places, definitely one of the better ones we've found in Houston. I had the Pho Tai (rare beef). 4/5 - The broth is very good, maybe a bit too much sweetness. This time around, the noodles were overcooked, although that hasn't been the case in the past. We had the Cha Gio (fried egg rolls) - 5/5. Very good version of this traditional appetizer. I'm sure we'll be back! read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Pho Tai (w extra noodles) - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pho Sapa is always a solid 10/10 for my family. I love how consistent they are with their pho, and they never skimp on the MEATS! Seriously, they load it up every time. We probably order from here at least once or twice every week, and it always hits the spot. On weekends, it can get packed and crammed in there. I hate when people feel the need to block the doorway, which makes it super difficult to get in and out of the place. Hoping they can figure out a solution for this. Annnnnnd... as you all know, the heart of China town... The parking situation is a nightmare! Cars circling, people blocking you in like vultures just waiting to swoop in for a spot. It's hands down the most frustrating part of coming here. But hey, good food comes with its challenges, and in this case, it's definitely the parking. Ambiance? It's your classic pho shop--nothing fancy, nothing unexpected. Exactly what you'd expect! The service is also consistently good, no complaints there. Pro tip: Ask for the onions and vinegar! It pairs perfectly with the fatty brisket and rich broth. I'm obsessed. read more

First time here, I ordered the pho tai bo vien. Service was really fast and all the staff were sweet and friendly! I thought the portions were generous, and I enjoyed how tender the beef and meatballs were. The noodles tasted fresh and springy but the soup, while flavorful and good, was missing some richness compared to other pho places I've tried. The restaurant itself was clean and neat, and overall had an open feel to it. Parking was easy and I would return to try more menu items if I'm in the area. read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

First pho place I tried in Houston and was pretty impressed! Portions were great and broth was flavorful and tasty. This place is great to go back to over and over because it's consistent and is no frills. read more

This place is not good for groups larger than 8 people. We visited out of town and wanted to try this pho place with family. The place was more than half empty with 8 empty large tables in the middle of the restaurant that could've easily been pushed together. But they only allowed the tables by the wall to be pushed together. So they made us wait over 30min for side tables since people were eating in them while 8 large tables sat empty. When you're sitting at a large table (16ppl) by a wall, you have no clearance to get out. We weren't asking for too much. Large families get together and don't want to sit separated. Sapa, you're in Houston Chinatown. You're more than half empty. So accommodate better. After all that, the pho wasn't even amazing. It's just ok. I did appreciate that they didn't skimp out on the amount of pho meat. read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Large empty tables that they refuse to push together to accommodate large groups. Large families have to sit separated. - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pho Sapa is delicious and just overall a great restaurant to have to get your go-to pho fixing. It is definitely one of the more popular and well-known pho restaurants in the Houston scene. I've been here a few times, but I love ordering their custom bowls with the variety of meats. I normally get the rare steak, meatballs, fatty brisket, and skirt flank. The pho soup is very smooth, clean and herbaceous. Adding their signature hot sauce (must ask for it) and some lime really helps to elevate the flavor. The quantity is also very generous. I always order a small and I can barely finish it (most of the time I don't). We have also tried the bone marrow soup, and I just have to say that I have had better in viet town. Overall, I do enjoy pho sapa, and whenever I am craving pho, this is usually my go-to spot. Service is nice and interior is clean! read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Custom pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

They sell a northern style pho that is light but good. I prefer southern style pho due to its bold flavors. Theirs does come with Plenty of meat and perfectly cooked noodles. Service is quick and atmosphere is nice. They have a huge dining area for customers and prices are reasonable. read more

People say perfection is impossible to achieve...but that is because they've never been to Pho Sapa. The broth here is flavorful and full bodied without being weighed down with MSG and salt. The meat is INCREDIBLY TENDER, THICK, FATTY, and JUICY with MASSIVE portions. The prices? Unbeatable. $14 for a S and $16 for a L. I ordered the small and got around 8oz worth of high quality fatty steak and brisket. Interior is clean and well decorated. Even at 2pm on a Friday the place was packed. Truly THE BEST pho spot I have ever had in the USA. Try it and you'll leave with your heart as full and happy as your stomach. read more

The portions are amazing with lots of meat. A large is massive and is less than $11. Food comes out quick and the ox tail pho is my favorite. read more

If you asked me to write a review during that month they moved to Ai HOA Marketplace, it would be much lower. The restaurant has improved quite a bit. When I discovered Pho Sapa at its original location, it was small and overly crowded. OMG there was a line to be seated. I was glad that I waited. Yeah, I waited till August 2022 to see them at the new location where they are now. I like this location better because of the parking situation and the spacious dining room. A few years ago, I read a review by David N. There are different types of noodles in one bowl. Yeah. I drool over that. The current menu made it so easy to see and pick out what I want. I came here last Sunday and ordered Beef Shank Pho. It came with 2 little slices of shank and 2 big old chunks of oxtail and meatballs. Not sure if I got the right order. But I was hungry and I woofed them down so quick. I forgot to verify. My friend ordered a dry noodle bowl. It came with a side soup with quail eggs. So cute. He didn't like the the soup because it was too salty. Then, he copied me on getting egg noodles. Yeah, bad choice for dry noodle dish. He should had rice noodles instead. read more

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This is usually my go to spot for pho, but I was very disappointed today. The restaurant is relatively clean and the staff is friendly. I noticed that the menu didn't have prices for the spring rolls or eggrolls and the prices were covered by paper stickers. I decided to order the eggrolls anyway, and they ended up being $10 for 4 eggrolls. That's a lot for mediocre eggrolls. The oxtail pho was flavorful, but my son noticed a small sliver of metal attached to a piece of oxtail. The waitress apologized and said that it was probably from preparing the meat. She ended up bringing us a tiny bowl of soup with some tiny oxtails as an apology. It's hard to give high marks in a review when there are metal fragments in your food and you're not offered a replacement or refund. I left paying the full bill with generous tip which felt a little weird afterwards but I didn't want the waitress to take the hit for this. read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Oxtail pho with rice noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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They aren't kidding when they say Pho Sapa is the best in town! The packed house on the weekends is a clear testament to their top notch quality. The broth here is incredible! You can really taste the difference between top level restaurants and generic pho spots. I really like how they pack your bowl to the brim with meats as well. They really don't skimp on the protein! The wait is definitely worth it during peak hours on the weekends. Their service is very quick and efficient. I am already excited to come back! read more

This is hands down the best pho I have ever had. The broth was incredibly flavorful without anything being overpowering, you could taste every single ingredient. I drove 45 minutes to give this place a try, and I will 1000% do it again. So good! read more

the food was very delicious and the service was great ! Very clean and spacious ! Will come back :) read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been here four times and I'm gonna come back 100 more. The pho here is the best in town. The most authentic. There's definitely a weekend rush, but the tables move quickly. I love the combination for the oxtail bar and the side of bone marrow . read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Inside on a Sunday - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went here for the first time to try the Pho here. I had the brisket pho. The toppings were served as usual (basil leaves, Serrano peppers, lime, bean sprouts) we also asked for chili oil and it had nice hint of garlic in it. The sauces and cutlery are all available on the table (sriracha sauce, pho sauce, salt, pepper, soup spoon, etc) We ordered the regular noodle pho. the meat was so tender and soft very delicious pho! Loved it 10/10 This is a small casual place with seating and the service was super fast we got our pho within 10 minutes of the order. Would definitely recommend going here for a good bowl of pho! read more

Pho Sapa - Bellaire Blvd - Brisket pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pho Sapa is pretty legit when it comes to pho. The waitress was patient while ordering since it was our first time dining in. Despite being busy, the food came out quickly. The broth was flavorful and comes out piping hot. You have an option for thin or wide/thick fresh noodles. The wide noodles had a slight chew to it and made a difference in it being a fresh noodle. The small bowl is a decent size but just wished there were a little more rare steak than what I got. The cafe sua da is strong and gets better as the ice dilutes it a little. Come early enough before it gets packed on the weekends. read more