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    Pho Tai

    3.8 (72 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Open 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    PHO TAI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ice cold tendon.  I had to reheat everything...why?
    Betheny M.

    I was recommended to come here. I won't come back. The worst packaging I have had, just see the photos. Broth slopped out and I nearly lost the paper bag, side of tendon was ice cold so I had to rescue broth, cut up tendon and put in the microwave. Very disappointing.

    BBQ pork banh mi
    Kelly S.

    This is a cute shop in a little shopping center. I'd never been there before today and omg will I be back?! I ordered a bbq Bahn Mi and some basic beef pho (01 on the menu). I've had a couple bahn mi before but this was so full of meat and flavor! It was so super tasty! The pho is for my son and friend but it is generous portion for sure! I'm wishing I got some pho for myself now! I will definitely be back to try their pho and other menu items. Edit for the pho once we got home: The pho was takeout, so here's a look when we got it home! This is in an extra large Pyrex Tupperware- I want to say an 8 cup one? We heated up the broth and started putting all the goodies together! It was pretty fun! You gotta make sure the broth is nice and hot since you get your meat raw with takeout! I love that everything was portioned out, some directions may have been helpful for this newb but I figured it out and it was delish! Perfect treat for a yucky day!

    Hands down, this spot is the best so far. I ordered the tofu. Their homemade bbq sauce was so good.
    Dethsak K.

    Very good tofu bahn mi sandwich. So intricate and delicate. The best so far. The homemade bbq sauce is the truth

    Fresh Spring Roll. #A2
    Alyssa T.

    Disappointed. The vermicelli noodle salad was good, but my order of fresh spring rolls came with 1 small roll and a small box (maybe to look bigger in?). I have been ordering spring rolls here for at least 2 years and they usually come with one large/long spring roll cut into 2 decent sized ones with lettuce poking out of the ends. I'm not sure if this is to cut costs during COVID but I only ordered veggies and no meat (although costs the same), so if anything, it should've been larger than it was. Not smaller. Needless to say, I won't be ordering anymore rolls from here. Lele's always give's two for the cost of this one. And their food is delicious.

    N1~   Char-broiled pork, rice noodles, salad, prawns and sauce, and mixed vegetables.
    Chris H.

    Fast service, and they brought it out to the car while I waited too! I didn't actually eat the entire meal (it was for my grandfather). My grandfather is a bit snobby when it comes to food though and he said it was pretty good- high praise from him. I did sample the char-broiled pork~ mouthwateringly tasty!

    Tofu spring roll
    Clarissa H.

    A friend and I stopped by Pho Tai today for lunch. It was the first time for the both of us. The space is small but cozy and tables are spaced far enough apart that you have privacy. When we got there around noon there was a surprisingly large lunch crowd. Food was still quick though! I was going to order just a regular vegetable pho but they have a deal where you can get a large pho + a spring roll for $10 or so. Being that I'm kind of a spring roll connoisseur, I ordered a large veggie pho with a tofu spring roll. The spring roll was large and fairly basic but still really good. Aside from noodles, lettuce, and basil, they also put fried onions in it, which was new to me but super yummy. My spring roll was wrapped a bit loosely which made it tricky to eat but I made it work. The large pho was HUGE, like -- almost enough for 2 people. A regular will definitely be my go-to in the future. Like other reviews state, the broth is super flavorful here. You won't be let down. I also appreciated the assortment of veggies -- carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, cabbage. They weren't skimpy with them either! My friend ordered a house spring roll (shrimp and ham) and the bbq chicken vermicelli bowl. She gave both two thumbs up. Overall, Pho Tai on Center is solid. Food is good, portions are plenty, and prices are fair. I knock off one star because the service wasn't the best (our order felt rushed, they forgot our extra side of peanut sauce, no refill on our waters) but it was also a packed house so I didn't take it personal. I'll be coming back for sure.

    Ashley C.

    I want to love this place so badly. Their food is amazing and they are usually very friendly when we go in. The reason why I am rating them three stars is because last time we ordered takeout from them, we found a screw in our bahn mi. I called the restaurant to let them know, and they immediately got defensive. Even after I told them they didn't need to replace the sandwich, they insinuated I was making it up. Hopefully this was just a one-off bad day. I get that accidents happen, but I left the interaction feeling awkward which may affect where I order from in the future.

    From the parking lot
    Dave E.

    Pho Tai recently opened in the little shopping center just outside of Fircrest, on the South side of Center Street near Home Depot. It's a little hard to see from the road but well worth the effort to find. It's kind of small inside - not that many tables, and based on how yummy the food was, I'm betting this little restaurant will often be packed at lunch! We ordered and shared the most basic dish of a Pho restaurant - the Chicken Pho. And it was absolutely yummy! The broth was perfect - didn't need much of anything added, but as with most Vietnamese places, you have the usual choices of sauces to add, and the usual plate of sprouts, peppers, and Thai Basil (could have had a little more of that though). The soup had lots of stuff in it as well, and the chicken was pretty perfect. And if you're counting your carbs, you may want to ask for fewer noodles - they give you a very generous portion. What really amazed us was the service. We were in a hurry, on our way to attend a play up on 6th Avenue, and the waiter picked up on our request like a snap of the fingers. I kid you not - our bowl of Pho was on the table in THREE MINUTES. Not an exaggeration - we simply said we were short on time and he immediately pointed to the Pho section of the menu as being the fastest (which we wanted to do anyway) and he made it happen. Well done. We will be back for lunch day after tomorrow and try something else from the pretty large menu - but I think this will become a regular for us, being the closest Pho place to where we live - and really about the best in the general area. Dave

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    Nicole E.

    This is my husband's favorite place. It's his birthday today and we are having banh mi. To me it looks like a sub sandwich but so much better. I don't see it on their posted menu, but they do serve it. I have had some from other Vietnamese places and so far Pho Tai is the best. So excited to introduce my kids to this awesome sandwich.

    Peter Y.

    Very good prices, great pho broth, and good meat in the pho too. Not a lot of pho places are clean in Tacoma, and maybe cause it's new, but you can tell they'll keep it that way. Helped having hot pho while fighting my sinus problems as it's getting colder. Came with a friend today from seattle who knows some great spots up there, but he agreed that this place was well worth it. Definitely coming back!

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    Their PHO's are so tasty! Really enjoy their flavors. Quick pickup available. Boba teas are on point too. Mmmm!

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    Great pho in a nice, clean spot. I pass this place every day on the way home from work and it's very difficult not to stop every time.

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    Great service, clean, big portions. Spring rolls are overpriced. Will definitely visit again.

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    Love the fresh rolls and the pho. I'm so glad we now have a go to pho spot in fircrest. Also the customer service is above par.

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    Best French Vietnamese sandwich I've had! I ordered the combo and it was delicious! (And I'm usually pretty vegetarian).

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    4.1(417 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Tldr: great place for thai food. I love the quail fried rice. Pho broth is good!…read more Ambiance: kind of loud at night, ngl. I could not hear my family over a 4 person table, coz it doubles as a bar upstairs. But its clean, and decorated well. There's just enough seating for people to come have food. BTW, parking is shared w a market, there was barely any parking when I got there. The parking is also a little narrow, especially when people dont park correctly. Service: very good. They were quick and friendly. No complaints. Food: love the food here. I had the quail fried rice thay came with salad and a side of the pho broth. Broth is flavorful, so Im sure the pho is good. The quail was also marinated nicely, with a tomato based fried rice which was not oily, and just the right amount of flavor. We also ordered two orders of spring rolls, which was more than we thought! One order is the one plate of 2 spring rolls cut in half - so four pieces. Pleasant surprise i suppose, more spring rolls!

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    La Cà Bar - 5 spice wings

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    Tho Tuong BBQ - Interior (taken from the back of the restaurant)

    Interior (taken from the back of the restaurant)

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    This place has been a Vietnamese staple in Tacoma for years. You'll often see a bunch of men…read moregathering here having coffee with their friends before they go about their business everyday. This place is consistently busy. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The building is a small house and has enough space for about 20-30 people inside. Probably another 20-30 if outdoor seating is available. You seat yourself or order from the front if hou are ordering takeout. Tables get cleaned immediately as soon as people leave. Service is quick and the workers are friendly. Their bánh mì đặc biệt (deluxe sandwich) and the cà phê sửa đá (iced condensed milk coffee) are my typical go-tos. The sandwich has layers of meat and portioned appropriately. The pâté adds a rich umami flavor and the Vietnamese bơ (mayo) gives it a buttery flavor. The veggies are always healthy and seem fresh. Also their jalapeños actually have a kick unlike most places I've been to. I recommend this staple to anyone looking for a solid Vietnamese sandwich in Tacoma. Great place to chill and have coffee to start your day. They have other foods like noodle soups, stews, and a rice plate. I haven't tried any of them, but it might be something I might look into in the future

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    If I could give more stars, I would. Highly recommend Rose Pho, think they're my new go-to spot…read moreafter landing in SEA-Tac. I'm usually craving something hearty and comforting after tough travel days, and after one particular trip we decided to try this place, so glad we did. The food tastes like what you expect, but what stood out to me was that you could tell they make everything fresh with quality ingredients. Plus, because the food wasn't too greasy, everything was pretty fresh. The pho came out just right, and they have a large variety on their menu, from Bánh mì to pho to rice and noodle dishes plus boba teas, smoothies, and half a page of desserts. Rose, the owner, personally greeted us and answered any questions we had. The other servers were just as helpful and friendly, everyone here was so lovely. Rose even gave us a little tea package of about 5 teas as a "goody" treat to take home. It was wild. I had never been to a place in or near Seattle where the owner was this sweet and loving to us. She even prayed over us, it was so nice. She basically knew most customers who walked in, and you can tell everyone here is super dedicated to the community. The restaurant is in a plaza with access to plenty of parking, and the restaurant itself is super nice and clean. Love that they even have a little garden in front that they were tending to while we were there. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

    I've tried so many different pho places but this is by far the most impressive in terms of taste…read moreand flavor. I've confirmed with the staff that they don't use msg because the soup tastes so good! I also didn't feel tired or super thirsty a few hours later so that's also a really good sign they didn't put msg or a lot of salt. Combination pho (5/5) Unbelievable taste, lots of flavor, soup came out piping hot and lots of fresh ingredients and meat. The noodle itself is also cooked perfectly. Vermicelli with pork and egg rolls (5/5) The pork is very tender and tastes delicious, the sauce that comes with it is not overly salty and you don't need to pour so much since the noodles and ingredients taste very flavorful already. The service here matches the amazing flavors. They are very attentive and always make sure we are happy the entire meal. The place looks very clean and well decorated. I would definitely want to come back and try everything on the menu!

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    Dining room.

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