Been here a couple times while in Riverside. The pho tai is decent, but the soup broth is a little bit too sweet for me. I prefer the lighter colored, and salty (as opposed to sweet) broth. I also tried their grilled shrimp vermicilli bun dish, which was also pretty solid (would say its 7/10). The shrimp was medium sized, the lettuce was fresh, the fish sauce was good, and the noodles didn't clump together. For $11.99 it's a little more on the pricey side as I would expect more ingredients. But overall it's a decent spot for Vietnamese food! read more

Pho Star Bowl - Grilled shrimp vermicelli bun - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

Food is delicious and the portions are super generous.The service is top tier and very friendly and the ambiance is very relaxed the whole atmosphere is very nice and clean 10/10 would recommend to anyone . read more

Pho Star Bowl - the interior of a restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

Pho Star is awesome they have some of the best Pho in the area outside of Little Saigon in Westminster. Vietnamese food is definitely worth the trip and cert good for anyone looking for something new and comforting. One would have to try it and enjoy the experience of the best Hot Soup in miles. read more

The inside is very very nice, it feels homey and nice at the same time. Way different than it looks from the outside. The food itself is the best pho I have had so far in riverside. I got the beef back ribs pho and it was really really good and flavorful. Got lucky with my ribs and they had plenty of meat read more

Decorated for Christmas! Very clean, the menus, the bathroom, the floor, door handles everything. They don't even use "community" chiu chili sauce like most restaurants, which I always find germy and off putting. You can tell they love and take care of this business. The vegetables tasted fresh, the meat was well seasoned and the portions were large. The staff checked in on us frequently to attend to our needs. Perfect place to eat with family or a dinner date. read more

Pho Star Bowl - Beef with vermicelli noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

This place is beautiful. Also it is clean. Artistic expression and stunning displays of the magazine and film posters are displayed in every corner. The staff was ok. Not great follow up. But, this is a restaurant and the food was disappointing. I ordered the pork and shrimp rice plate. Each table has hoisin sauce, sriracha sauce, and an unmarked ketchup squeeze sauce that I think might be hot chili garlic sauce, no salt, no pepper, no fish sauce. The plate has a bit of lettuce and carrot ( wish it had green onions or white onions , or cabbage), rice, 2 egg rolls ( I wish I could have had a choice of egg rolls or spring rolls), 3 small shrimp, marinated pork pieces, and a sweet sauce. The rice is long grain steamed plain rice. The egg rolls are plain and dry. I am not sure if they are their meat egg rolls or the vegetable egg rolls because they taste not nothing but the wrapper. The shrimp are not seasoned at all. I think they rewarm them on a grill because there is a presence of grill marks but they are too small and overcooked. The pork was good but overly sweet. It's marinated in a sweet marinade. Also it has grill marks but doesn't taste like smoke. The sauce is sweet. Nothing but sweet. And maybe made with some kind of fake sugar. There is an odd after taste like fake sugar. Everything tastes sweet . I like Vietnamese food be if the ever present fish sauce and sometimes vinegar. I grew up in Westminster and long trying every Vietnamese restaurants that I can. And I know any people like sweet - food but, not me. I find the menu a bit over priced, very limited in offerings, and flat on flavor. read more

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What a special place to relax in. The art on the walls is amazing. The music was great. The service is pleasant, it's just enough. The food it was good, but the atmosphere makes this so enjoyable. Over look those cheese pho pictures on the windows, because when you open the door be prepared to step into an artistic experience of art and music that you won't find anyplace else in Riverside. Kudos on the decor! This is a great place to chill, enjoy art and a meal. I just need the perfect friend to make this even better. read more

Pho Star Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

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10/10 for food,service and Ambiance . Been to many pho spots and this is the one I always come back to for good quality authentic pho. Broth always tastes delicious and has a great color to it . If you're in the area looking for pho do not hesitate to come here . read more

The pho chin is the best highly recommended my first time here I loved it I even door dashed and it was amazing

I finally went to try out this place. The best Pho I had in the IE. Also their spring roll and peanut sauce. It's really good. The staff is really nice and friendly. My new Pho place. read more

This was one of the nicest pho restaurants I've been to. The #13 Pho was tasty. The broth was light and didn't weigh me down afterwards. The vermicelli bowl had a good ratio of pork, egg roll and shrimp/veggies. The pork was tender and nicely charbroiled. The decor is so nice and cohesive. There is a record player in the bathroom area too. A rare gem! read more

Pho Star Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

Everything here is amazing. Seated right away, nice and clean, great atmosphere, service was quick just great! I preferred the filet mignon pho and broth 10 out of ten! Please come here they are amazing even on a hot summer day read more

We had been supporting our local Chinese, Japanese, and Korean small businesses and we wanted to also support a Vietnamese family business, too. We called in our order at 11:45 a.m. while still on the 91 freeway going east. Younger daughter had wanted spring rolls, but unfortunately the owner said that they did not have their complete menu yet. They did have the house specialty of diced garlic steak with butter rice. We also ordered the charbroiled shrimp and pork with egg rolls with vermicelli noodles and steamed rice and 2 Thai teas. It would be about 25 minutes. The owner asked if I had been to the restaurant before because it is tucked in to the corner of this shopping center. We had. It was one of the first Vietnamese restaurants we visited when my girls started attending the university in Riverside. He said to look for the KFC which is out front. I went in and let them know that I was there to pick up my order. The owner got my order slip and processed the payment. He let me know that they just needed to do the 2 Thai teas. I noticed there were quite a few parties eating in and that the booths were all now partitioned with plexiglass. The restaurant gave a clean, sterile feel and the entire staff was wearing face masks. Even so, the murals and decorations are star quality. The wife gave me an additional drink to try. The food was so fragrant. We couldn't wait to get back to the university to have our brunch. The diced garlic steak with butter rice was rich. The garlic and onions gave the beef chunks great flavor. The egg rolls were crunchy with plenty of meat in the filling. The charbroiled shrimp and pork were grilled just right so they were not burnt. The cucumbers in the small accompanying salads were refreshing. It was good to revisit one of our favorite Vietnamese restaurants in Riverside. read more

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Walked in an hour before closing, and I wanted to order to go. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I love all the art on the walls! My wife and were in and out within 10 minutes. The food was amazing!! Definitely will be coming back read more

The food was amazing. The price is a little high but as you know anywhere you go now a days you are going to be paying high prices. The staff was ok not too friendly and kept speaking to each other in foreign language. Other than that I will try this place again due to food is great. read more

I loved this place. My friend and I ordered their rare steak pho and their vegetarian spring rolls. The pho was hot and flavorful and the perfect size. In my experience a lot of places offer sizes way too small or way too big, this place was just right. The egg rolls were fried perfectly, not too greasy and packed with delicious veggies. On top of all this the decor at this place is amazing! Love the murals and small details. read more

Not only do they have the best pho the decor is beautiful!! This is definitely a hidden gem! read more

Pho Star Bowl - Such cute decor! - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

Have been eyeing this place for a while, today was the day to give it a try.... WHY DID I WAIT!! My order: 1. Pho #10; thee most delicious base, juicy soup, tender meat I've ever had.... 2. Char Beef Sandwich; the bread was soft but crispy and the veggies were so fresh and the meat was Smokey but tender and full of flavor...yum yum goodness. 3. Beef SpringRolls; I fell in love with the combination, I've never seen it served this way I mean so simple but damn sooo good, the peanut sauce was Bomb!! 4. Beef egg rolls; Perfect crisp, not oily at all, the flavor was just perfect and the sauce which looked like water was sweet but not too sweet I mean it complimented the egg roll and it was just oh so good!!.... Service was beyond 5 stars, the staff is friendly and so personable! The ambiance was cute, quiet, & so warm & fuzzy like eating at home! The quality of the food is beyond anyone expectation... I can't to wait comeback! read more

Delicious food, along with good customer service. Been to this restaurant multiple times and they never disappoint. 10/10 -Restaurant is clean and calm as well. read more

This was my first time eating at Pho Star Bowl. I ordered the beef with vermicelli noodles. The food was great!! It was very flavorful and delicious. The service was great, it was a very clean restaurant and I liked the vibe/decor throughout. A lot of thought was put into the decor with hand painted art throughout the main dining area. Overall a great local spot if you are looking for Vietnamese food in the area. Will definitely be back! read more

Pho Star Bowl - #4 Charbroiled Beef with Vermicelli Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

Good and service is the best in Riverside! And the ambiance (art) overall it's amazing. My husband and I love this spot. read more

I've been going to this Pho store ever since I was a child. For me, the food is nostalgic. The quality of the noodle dishes has remained consistently good for years, and I don't think it's going to change any time soon. My family and I have tried other Pho places in the area. I'll be the first to admit that Pho restaurants are really up to personal preference, and can vary from person to person. This one really shines in its quality of ingredients and service. I have nothing to complain about the ingredients. The Pho topping plate is complete with the usual beansprouts, lime, basil, and spare pepper. When I was younger I really liked the tripe soup, though I know the rest of my family doesn't like tripe, so experiment if you want. The staff there is family owned, last I checked. They haven't changed since I was little, and they're always super nice. A few years back they completely upgraded the atmosphere of the restaurant, giving a cool theme to the wallpaper, decor, and presentation of the place. Nowadays, it's probably the only Pho place that I can enjoy the interior design while I chow down on noodles or fried rice. Overall rating, solid 10/10. read more

Came here because didn't want to make the drive to Bone & Broth in Ontario today. Now I wish I would of made the drive lol. I don't take away from what everyone is saying...place is clean, food quality Is okay and I did love the decor everyone mentions. I'm just disappointed in the portions and presentation. Picture of food shows the lettuce would come with cucumbers....no cucumbers and no cilantro. Well at least I can say I gave the place a try but it's not a spot I would recommend or return to. Your much better off checking out Bone & Broth big portions for same price. No pic available wasn't thinking of the review at first just started eating read more

Awesome pho, ambiance. The wait staff would go missing, other than that, we would come back.

This is my all time favorite place to eat pho. Portions are huge, the broth is so smooth and flavorful, and the meat is always so tender. I'm picky about my pho, and this place never disappoints. I also loveeeee the beef vermicelli. It's incredible. The fish sauce is also so good. I've noticed their prices have increased but I think it's still worth going for the quality of the food, great service, and cleanliness of the spot. read more

Clean and cozy restaurant, good service, attentive server, and they made custom orders for me. The food was hot and tasty. The pho was fragrant, perfectly seasoned and delicious. We had chicken pho and beef pho, both were excellent. They have extra seasonings and chili on the table. Overall great experience. I 100% recommend this place! read more

Time after time this little gem of a place proves itself with its customer service and quality of food. Tien's art is displayed and is changed periodically. This time around we had the Chicken Pho. It is absolutely delicious. It has enough of everything to fulfill that void in your. This experience is topped off by the attentiveness one receives while here. read more

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I love this spot so much! I come here often and the food is always soooo yummy!! My favorite are the spring rolls and the well done pho!

My favorite pho place in SoCal so far! The service is always friendly, the ambiance is lovely with all of the hand painted artwork on display and the pho is PHENOMENAL! no complaints here :) read more

First visit food was flavorful hot and enjoyable. Egg rolls were delish - the art inside makes a fun environment. All staff were pleasant and provided good service. read more

Great local find! The place is very clean and spacious, wouldn't notice from the outside. You know it's a good place when they have a lot of take out orders. The food portions are large and of course the Pho broth is very flavorful. Definitely recommend to come to eat and enjoyed the food and good customer service. read more

Pho Star Bowl - Pho Tom Shrimp Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

I moved away from the area q couple of years ago but this is the best pho place around. The food is consistent and tasty and the service is just as excellent. Tien always remembered my (very particular) order. Miss this place. Go eat their food! read more

First time at Pho Star Bowl and I am truly impressed. One of the best Pho I've had. Even though it's not close to my house, I will continue making the drive for the Pho. Highly recommend it. read more

It was an OK place for last minute cravings. I'd still come back here with family and friends. read more

The interior of this restaurant is an experience. I have never been so entertained walking to the bathroom. The broth was some of the best I have ever had to date. The portions are awesome. The staff is very friendly. Removing a star since we ordered raw meat but it came already cooked so it was tough and we couldn't chew it. Otherwise the pho was awesome. read more

I think Pho Star Bowl is one of my most frequented lunch places, particularly because I work not too far from here. I am in love with pretty much every aspect of Pho Star Bowl: the flavor and quality of the food, the ambiance, the service. I think I need not repeat what others have mentioned regarding the food; it's just good! I have had a couple of different pho dishes, vermicelli dishes, bahn mis, spring rolls... and all are great! The staff are always friendly and take care of the customers. As odd as it may be, I think the ambiance is one of my favorites; I love the decor and the quotes, and even the music. I will venture out and say that this is my favorite place in Riverside, and one of my two favorites in the Inland Empire. I honestly cannot believe we have such a good place in Riverside, and that I do not have to drive to Westminster or Garden Grove to fulfill my cravings for good Vietnamese food. What don't I like about this place? I think just when I fail to remember that they are closed on Wednesdays! read more

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Ordered: grilled chicken vermicelli with egg rolls and shrimp Taste: the portion of their food is big, and its super delicious. I definitely enjoyed my dinner, and would be coming back for more. Their food is pretty flavorful, and perfect. I'd come back to eat here when I'm craving viet food. read more

Pho Star Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

Wow what an amazing Pho place. The food was amazing, service was amazing no wonder they have high rating. That's the reason I came here and it did not disappoint. Simple menu, great prices and the place itself is super clean and that's very very important. The decorations around the place are awesome even the bathrooms are decorated very nicely. I spoke to the owner she was super nice and this is for sure going on my list of good restaurants to go to in riverside. I recommend everyone to go check it out and just enjoy your experience. You won't be disappointed. The beef pho was delicious. The broth and beef was super tasty. I can't wait to go back. read more

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delicious food. Recently changed menu but seems like they would be open to special orders. Rolls were the star for me here. expertly wrapped, stuffed, presented. Grilled pork spring roll, not on menu but should be, was my favorite out of the three excellent ones we had, the fried rolls and the shrimp spring were so great too.. Nuoc mam fresh. the spring roll sauce was so delicious, so fresh. Knocking down a star for some really rushed-lurking-odd pressure to order. It was an empty resto lunchtime, not ready to close. I asked for time three times, after i rapidly ordered a V.coffee and grilled pork rolls had to ask for five minutes since they kept returning rapidly without us getting to familiarize ourselves with new menu. Im hoping that service will improve as more ppl come back to eating in. Dont skip this spot. It gorgeously thoughtful inside. check out the bathroom, reminds me of an old drake or ace hotel. read more

My forever favorite restaurant to eat Pho. The wall art is so beautiful and I love the decorations for the holidays as well