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    Pho Tay Bac

    4.1 (458 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Open 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    PHO TAY BAC ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Crispy Eggrolls
    Joanne K.

    TL;DR Comforting, hearty Vietnamese food with generous portions. Sweet family-owned business. Food: I got the egg rolls and meatball pho. The egg rolls are crispy, have a simple filling, but delicious. The pho is aromatic and light, a flavor I keep coming back for. The meatballs taste homemade, with a slight sesame oil flavor. I always dip the meatballs in sriracha and hoisin sauce. The add on vegetables are super fresh, and the jalapeños are also spicy. Service and Ambiance: I go here often, and they are always so sweet. The ambiance is very quiet and relaxing.

    Well done brisket pho
    Micaella M.

    Came here with my daughter and we ordered the brisket pho. This is my second time coming to this restaurant and it didn't seem to miss the mark this time. It is a family owned restaurant, food came out pretty fast, and the service was great!

    Charmaine P.

    Pretty good pho. Service was good. I was in a bit of a rush for a quick dinner but this place will not disappoint.

    Pho brisket

    I always get the pho brisket. It's so good! Anytime I am craving pho this is my go to place.

    Amenda L.

    Came here with my partner around 12PM for lunch. Vibes It is a super humble and small shop that seems family owned. Where the bathroom is past the kitchen. Which for asian food, is totally my vibe. It wasn't filled to the brim but had a few large families eating here. Service Fantastic! It was one kind sweet lady taking everyone orders and take care of everyone. She was not overbearing but she had a very welcoming vibe to her that I really enjoyed. Food I ordered the shaken beef with yellow rice. The sauce was SUPER flavorful and the rice was fresh! The meat was a tiny bit tough but on par to most vietnamese restaurants I've been to. Overall, I would come back if I was in the area! I really liked the vibes of the shop and would go back for that alone.

    Matthew C.

    Came in for a quick lunch and went with the BBQ pork sandwich while my friend ordered a bowl of pho. The sandwich was the highlight. The baguette had a nice crunch on the outside with a soft interior, and the pork was flavorful and slightly caramelized, paired with crisp pickled vegetables and a light spread that pulled it all together. It was filling without feeling too heavy. The pho my friend had leaned on the mild side. The broth was clean but lacked some of the deeper flavor you'd expect. Not bad by any means, just a little underwhelming without the addition of extra herbs, lime, and sauces. Service was polite and efficient. We were seated quickly and food came out in a timely manner. The staff checked in once without being intrusive, and everything was brought to the table hot and neatly presented. The space is casual and functional. It's clean, with simple decor and plenty of seating. Good for a relaxed meal with friends or a solo bite without much fuss. Overall, Pho Tay Bac is a solid spot. The BBQ pork sandwich is worth ordering again, and while the pho could use a bit more depth, it still makes for a comforting meal. Would return to try a few other items on the menu.

    Seafood Noodle Soup
    Ronald E.

    GREAT attentive service. Got the Seafood Noodle soup. Broth taste was deep/rich. A wonderful meal

    Eunice S.

    If you like pho with a warming, hearty and fulfilling broth, this is the place. Their fresh and clean ingredients such as seafoods don't smell and mints, bean spouts, lime slices and jalapeno slices are crisp. They even offer you sliced onions, which is another great things about this restaurant. If you want an appetizer and can't decide what to order, then go for both spring rolls and egg rolls since they are scrumptious. The service is superb and it is such a delight interacting with the servers and the owner. They all are very lovely people that you would want to come back soon. The restaurant is pretty spacious so it is a good place for not only couple people but also a group. There is plenty of parking so you won't have a problem finding one.

    Chang L.

    Food was amazing. I ordered a Pho with Shrimp Rolls and it was delicious. Quaint location with classical music playing

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    Lisa M.

    Delicious pho and BBQ fried rice! Friendly staff and plenty of seating. High chairs are available for babies, and there's also a restroom on-site.

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    Another great meal! I always order the pho thai and egg rolls. They are always fresh and delicious. Customer service is great too.

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    This is our go to Pho restaurant. Good and fast service coupled with good food. It's hit

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    26 days ago

    The cashier/server provided excellent customer service! We will definitely be back for more yummy pho and egg rolls!

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    8 months ago

    Good food. Excellent broth. Service was good too. No complaints. Happy to have a nice spot close to home.

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    10 months ago

    Loads of vegetables with the chicken egg noodle and very flavorful. Brisket PHO was good too.

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    The pho over here is delicious. The service is friendly and quick. It is a great small place for quick Vietnamese food.

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    I have never been to a pho place this clean! It's not a big place, just a handful of small tables…read more You place orders at the cashier and then pick up your water and utensils next by, then grab a table. The menu is also not as extensive as the regular Vietnamese pho places; just a handful of pho and a handful of rice bowl choices along with some interesting appetizers and rolls. Service was really good. I got recommendations from the cashier and she checked on us after food was delivered. We had a Beef Brisket Pho, Wagyu Beef Rice Bowl, Beef Tendon small plate, and Pork Patty Roll. The broth of the pho was good, sweet with depth. We love the beef tendon! It was so soft and tasted just like jello! The Wagyu beef rice bowl is like the Korean bibimbap, a lot of chopped veggie, a fried egg and beef. I couldn't tell if the beef is Wagyu or not, since the texture didn't stand out. The Pork Patty roll surprised me of how crunchy it was inside. The pork Patty is like the Vietnamese sweet sausage, I like it better than the regular Vietnamese spring roll. Overall a nice stop for lunch after the Nixon Presidential Library visit and it's only 0.3 miles away.

    I've had LePho a couple times and it's been fantastic. I had the wagyu brisket pho bowl - the…read morebeef, broth, and noodles were all perfectly balanced together and the broth was especially amazing with a super rich and meaty flavor yet somehow still very smooth and light. I finished the entire bowl and it left me feeling very satisfied like my insides had a warm hug. I also had the rib eye bowl the last time I went and it was also great. I sampled the chicken rice bowl as well and all the items in it were very simple yet delicious. I really liked how fresh and zesty all the veggies were and they balanced the heavy broth from the pho. Restaurant is small and cozy with only a few tables but was very clean with a bright decor - perfect spot for a quick lunch or dinner. Service was very nice both times I went - they helped me understand between the different bowl options and confirmed the ones that I selected were halal which was much appreciated! Overall I really like this place and I'm excited to try it again next time - I think it would be perfect for a rainy day (or any other day).

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    Minimal and clean aesthetic; customer service is warm and inviting; attentive to detail!
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    Came here with my teenage kids last night…read more The fact that the restaurant was empty at 6:30 pm on Friday night should have been a clue. We order Cheese wanton -1/5 the "fried" wanton were served room temp on the out side barely crisp - and still cold on the inside. I was about to request they reheat them but my kids would rather die then draw attention Popcorn chicken - 2/5 crispy and hot but way too salty My kids ate the apps as they were hungry - both apps were served with sweet chili sauce out of a jar. We also order the shaken beef -2/5 the beef pieces was pretty good tender and flavorful the tomatoes in the dish were still cold in the center - the rice was average - the reason this didn't get a higher score they served wet salad with a sad dressing with made the bottom of the rice soggy and water down the beef sauce Pad see ew - 1/5 over cooked, soggy and over sauced - and still managed to be bland (is there even fish sauce in your kitchen?) Pad krapow -2/5 we didn't opt for a $3 dollar egg but it was the most Thai tasting dish - well seasoned- but not what one thinks of when you order Pad Kra Pow Over 1/5 - even with 2 hungry teenagers we didn't finish the food my son was like can you fix this if we take it home? Service - both servers were nice however they didn't really interact with us and we had to wave them down (in an empty restaurant) if we needed any thing - it wasn't till the lady was standing over us while I was attempting to pay that she spoke to us and asked if everything was good and if we needed anything else. After tax and tip almost $100 for food that had to fix at home

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    Catering Meal Package
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    Pork Belly Banh Mi
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