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    Pho Star

    4.6 (47 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Wife building her bahn sew.
    Mark L.

    Stopped here while in Martinez. It was around 2pm so, lunch crowd was gone but, still a few tables with patrons. I ordered a bahn mi and my wife had a bahn sew. We also had a chicken wing appetizer. The bahn mi was excellent, great combination of cold cuts, pate, and veggies. My wife enjoyed her bahn sew, both rare to find at a lot of Vietnamese restaurants. The wings were fish sauce wings and they were well seasoned and absolutely delicious. The staff were friendly and fast with their service. Place looked clean with a clean bathroom. We really enjoyed the food and will be back when in Martinez.

    Seafood pho ($16) and Won Ton soup ($16)
    Angela M.

    Our usual spots are no longer favorites... so my brother and I ventured here in search of some decent pho. It is right off the freeway in a tiny plaza that can easily be missed - we missed it. The parking lot is pretty spacious with lots of open parking. We did arrive before noon so this could be the reason. The dining area within Pho Star has lots of bench style seating which we found considerably comfortable. The gentleman at the front was friendly upon entering, notifying us we could sit anywhere we chose. The menu offers something for everyone in food options, while the drink menu is quite limited to smoothie options (many flavors) and coffees. For our order, we decided on seafood pho ($15.95) with Vietnamese milk coffee ($6.50) and wonton soup ($15.95) with a mango smoothie ($6.50). The broth of the seafood pho had flavor but was lacking in intenseness. The crab was imitation lump (one lump, one small piece), one shrimp, no squid and plenty of fish balls. The Vietnamese coffee was really good, all ingredients portioned well with minimal ice without asking. My brother enjoyed his wonton soup. He drank majority of his broth and consumed the entirety of his dish. He said the mango smoothie was creamy and thick with lots of mango flavor. If we return, I would try something different. We will continue our search for pho without ruling Pho Star completely out.

    Chicken Seafood Soup
    Cynthia A.

    I was so excited to come here because they have chicken pho on the menu, and I loved it! It doesn't replace my favorite beef pho with tendon, but as someone who really enjoys chicken pho, this one definitely hit the spot. The jackfruit shake couldn't have been better. I enjoyed every sip. I'm not sure how new they are, but the service was great. Our server really tried hard to please us; he was nice.

    Combo won ton soup, pork spring rolls
    Catherine M.

    Came in on a Saturday around lunchtime, not very busy, got seated quickly. Restaurant was clean. Ordered and got our food quickly. Food wise, I got the wonton soup with egg noodle, medium size. The server recommended the combo wonton soup so I got that instead but was kinda disappointed because the photo had like 3 shrimp and slices of meat with the wontons and there was only 1 shrimp and like 4 wontons. The broth is very good though. My boyfriend got the pho star special with no tendon and enjoyed his food. He also thought the broth was very flavorful. Spring roll were also good. I do recommend this place, I would come back to try other things, including the banh mi sandwiches.

    Chicken bánh mì
    Elizabeth V.

    Craving some bánh mì so stopped by. Boyfriend came in and said it smelled like home (which is San Jose) so that's definitely a good thing! We did take-out for 2 bánh mì or Việt sandwiches and it was a very good price at $8.95 each. I got the grilled chicken and he got the grilled beef. I like the flavor marinade of the grilled chicken - it's the same as what would be on vermicelli. The beef was also tasty per the BF. Sandwich had a good ratio of veggies to meat (actually more meat than I expected!). Very filling and hefty. Service was nice. They replaced the other Pho restaurant here but quality is still good!

    My lemongrass bun
    Be J.

    People were friendly and nice. We ordered: 1) grilled pork fresh rolls - 5/5. Yummy flavor; 2) fish sause wings - 5/5 h said very tasty; 3) tendon & rare beef pho - 5/5 tasty broth and lots of melty tendon; and 4) lemongrass chicken bun - 4/5 lots of fresh herbs and veggies, very generous amount of chicken w the peanuts on the side so not sogged up. Marinade on ck had lots of lemongrass but not as good as my fav lemongrass chicken even tho excellent. We will be back to try more esp. Bahn mi.

    Fried chicken & fried shrimp
    Ayana K.

    I was in the area and decided I didn't want breakfast food at 10am I was greeted with a smile by the owner when I walked in. The place is clean and inviting. Has parking as well. The prices are reasonable. I ordered A5(fried chicken wings) & A6(fried shrimp). Everything was made to order, fresh and well seasoned. I didn't even need to use any sauces. I will definitely be back

    Pho beef brisket and flank
    Steve L.

    The food was great and the staff was very nice! The food is certainly better than the last pho spot that was here. We got the flank and brisket pho, the meat quality was good, but not great. We did ask for a side of cabbage and they provided that for us at no cost which was awesome. The tofu spring rolls were very good, but we didn't get those until we were already half way into our pho. We also didn't get our smoothie until that point either, but the food was really good so we didn't mind. The staff was very nice, but the service was a little slow once the place started to get busy. The atmosphere is nice, I like the decorative covers they put over the lights on the ceiling. The music on the tv was funny because they were showing girls dance around in bikinis in the islands - didn't seem like something I would see at a pho place in Martinez. I'd certainly come back and try the stir fry, banh mi sandwiches or one of the other soups.

    Won ton soup w/noodles.
    Dorothy W.

    Delicious won ton soup with egg noodles! Broth was excellent. Will gladly come back and try more food!

    Spicy beef noodle soup. The bomb!
    Phil S.

    Absolutely obsessed with the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (Bún Bò Huế)! This bowl is a flavor explosion, the broth is deeply rich and beefy with just the right amount of spicy heat from the chili oil that builds nicely without overpowering everything. Tender slices of beef, perfectly chewy thick noodles, and loaded with fresh herbs, onions, and cilantro. The side plate of bean sprouts, lime, and jalapeños lets you customize it perfectly. Way more exciting than regular pho if you're craving something with a kick! Generous portion, super fresh, and the service was quick and friendly. Best Vietnamese comfort food in Martinez. I'll be back soon!

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    Robin W.

    It's soup season, and I love a great bowl of Pho! After getting my nails done in Martinez, I decided to try Pho Star on Alhambra Ave. It was my first time visiting, and I wasn't disappointed. I got a B9-Pho Tai Bo Vien and an order of fried egg rolls, and everything was delish! I really enjoyed the broth; it had great flavor without any single ingredient being overpowering. The restaurant was really clean; even the bathroom sparkled! Service was great. I asked for a box for my leftover egg rolls, and the owner started packing new egg rolls for me. When I asked him why, he told me he thought my order was a little overcooked and that I should have a fresh batch. Wow!

    Bum Bo Hue
    Annandstan W.

    Looking for Bun Bo Hue? Come here!! It was absolutely delish and comforting! The noodles were fresh and the broth was on point! We shall return to try other menu items soon!

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    Jonathan O.

    New Pho Spot opening up in Martinez and I can't be happier. Classic Pho and sides you will not be disappointed by anything on the menu. The service was top rate, literally made my young child his own plate without hesitation. I love the spot, the location is easy to get to and the place is exactly how you would want to eat your pho. Great little restaurant with a great relaxing and welcoming ambiance.

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    4.4(79 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    Was looking for a pressed juice place and little did I know there's one in Benicia! Luckily the…read moreperson working there gave me samples of the one I was initially trying to get and it wasn't the one for me. I tried a sample of the kale machine and it wasn't sooo good! I definitely need to try the others but will definitely come get the Kale drink next time. As for the Honest wave coffee, it was good but also kind of flat. I tried mixing in some other creamers or so to make it better! They have a variety of milk flavors as well that I would try! This place is fairly small with no indoor seating so plan accordingly:) Ps. I love the glass bottles!

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    3.1(438 reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    This place is amazing! I met the owner who is a delight. I will be back soon. Very nice staff as…read morewell.

    Absolutely stupid experience with the Pleasant Hill Vitality Bowls location and corporate customer…read moreservice. We placed a Mother's Day order for pickup Sunday morning. My husband arrived around 8:10 AM, after the store's posted opening time of 8:00 AM, only to find the business completely closed with no communication whatsoever. No call. No email. No cancellation notice. Nothing. What followed was somehow worse. I called the store multiple times throughout the day and left several voicemails that were never returned. I also emailed both the location and corporate customer service and received no response. Corporate didn't answer their phones either. All of this over a $35 order that the business happily charged for but never fulfilled. Today, I went into the store in person to ask for a refund and was met with attitude and defensiveness from the manager instead of accountability or even a simple apology. I was told they "do answer their phones" despite my multiple unanswered calls and voicemails. I was then told they could not issue a refund because it had been "more than two days," even though the delay was entirely caused by their complete lack of response and failure to handle the issue. The store being unexpectedly closed is frustrating enough. Ignoring customers afterward and then treating them poorly when they ask for their money back is unacceptable. I'm still waiting to hear from the "other manager" or "boss" who is supposedly able to process my refund. Who apparently already had my information but was "too busy" to respond to me sooner. Give me a break. At this point, it's not even about the $35. It's about the complete lack of professionalism, communication, and basic customer service.

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    3.7(698 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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