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Being a Houstonian with all sorts of wonderful pho around me, I don't usually yearn for pho in other cities. However, Pho Tay Ho in Salt Lake City stokes my curiosity in so many different ways. When you pull up to it, you'll know why. From the exterior, it looks like a normal residential home. By the way, there's plenty of street parking all around, so that part's easy. And then when you walk in, you see that the home has been completely converted to a small and cozy family Vietnamese restaurant. I lead with this because this place gives off Food Network-ish vibes, like a place they would or should totally feature, because how many places look like normal homes and are full-on restaurants inside, right? Once you walk in, you'll see that this place is run mainly by an elderly Vietnamese woman who has SO MUCH heart. My goodness, she's trying to make sure everyone dining in is loving what she cooks. And those that are helping? You can tell they're family too. If not direct family, they're family friends. It's that kind of establishment. You feel like you get some serious home cooking here. Whenever I go to a pho spot, I have to get the Pho Dac Biet, or the pho with all the fixins, because why wouldn't you? Haha. The way the noodles soak up the broth... it's quite succulent. And usually I don't add hot sauce to my pho (I do like to mix a combination of sriracha and hoisin to dip), but the hot sauce here is made in house and is super special. It resembles the chili crisp hot oil seen elsewhere, but yes this is made in house and it is a worthwhile add to the pho, as long as you like to add some spice, of course. I've been to Salt Lake City enough times now to where the Pho Tay Ho owner/chef knows me, and she always comes over to chat a bit to see how I'm doing. Makes me feel so much like a VIP! A great experience, and to me a must-stop every time I'm in Salt Lake. Pho Tay Ho is a must go for pho fanatics.
While I was recovering from my kidney transplant, my ICU nurse and I were talking about pho. I told him I wanted to find the best bowl in town. Nick asked his friend which pho house is the best in SLC. Pho Tay Ho was suggested so today we tried it out. The venue is quite interesting. It's in an old house which is cool. There's quite a few tables and can hold quite a few guests. We did arrive a little after 5. It was starting to get busy after we placed our order. I'm happy we got there when we did. They are very very very short staffed. You get your own utensils. Everything is brought all at once said a notice on the fridge. You actually write your own order down on the ordering pad. They don't really check up on you. So, service is not to be expected. They drop your food off and that's pretty much about it. We started off with an order of cha gio. I got the bahn cuon for dinner and my sister got the large special pho. We also ordered hot tea which didn't get delivered to us till right before the meal. We waited an hour for our food to be made. Tables that ordered after us got food before us. There is truly no method to their madness at this restaurant. The cha gio was finally dropped off. The flavor of the egg rolls were good but they were cold. Fried and just left sitting in the back. My bahn cuon was dropped off and I was so disappointed. I had to laugh cause of the disappointment. They were so tiny! All noodle and hardly any filling. They did not look the what was pictured on their menu. I can't even describe how small these things were. I would say they are comparable to veggie egg roll from Panda but not as girthy. It took me about 3 minutes to eat and I was done. I did come for the pho so my sister gave me a small bowl of hers. The pho was just as disappointing as well. No flavor to the broth. You couldn't smell or taste the aromatics of the broth. The noodles were over cooked. I can't believe I stressed about coming to this joint just to be disappointed. I took Nick's word only to find out that this joint is not it. I can tell you that Pho Salt Lake and La Cai pushed out great bowls of pho. It's cool that I got to mark this joint off my list but the service wasn't there. The food wasn't there. And the food wasn't worth the hour wait.
The Best and most homey and cozy Vietnamese restaurant I've ever been to. Parking is really easy, though they don't have a parking lot you can park along the street or in the neighborhood. Banh cuon AMAZING, Vietnamese coffee and pho were all delicious. The women who work there are super nice, I feel like my mom, aunty, and grandma are feeding me, this is the place to be! I would definitely recommend giving this place a visit.
If you're looking for No-Frills-Pho than Pho Tay Ho is the place for you. Everything is so simple (in the best way). Every time I've been to PTH it's super quiet, like a sacred gathering of pho worshippers. The vibe isn't like a usual Vietnamese restaurant. You seat yourself, order your food by number, grab your own utensils/napkins, and exchange minimal words with any of the staff. It's honestly an introverts dream! I'm not sure if I was accidentally given the veggie broth, but my broth was lacking in flavor. However, as most pho-enthusiast know, that's what the sauces are for! You've got to stop by Pho Tay Ho at least once, just to experience it for yourself.
The chicken pho was delicious. The restaurant is in a house in a neighborhood so you need to know it's there to find it. Saturday night we did not have to wait for a table and our service was very fast. The staff seemed to speak limited English so service was minimal however they were very kind and our orders were all correct. I did have a hair in my food and they don't offer Coke/Pepsi products so that's what lost the 5th star for me.
Came to try this hidden gem because my friends said it was really tasty and run by two grandmas in a house. I read the story of Pho Tay Ho on their website, so I was stoked to try it. I love the simplicity of their menu. However, their pho broth is more on the lighter side and their portions are smaller than most restaurants. Unfortunately, I did not love it as much as I'd hoped. I also personally love beef meatballs in my pho, but their beef meatball had an odd aftertaste. Side note: they sell cute pho-themed stickers by the cashier! I think I was more attracted to those stickers than their pho.
Randomly found this pho place while driving to our hotel. It's definitely off the beaten path and is an old renovated house (which is pretty cool!). We were seated right away and ordered the fried egg rolls and 2 large rare steak pho. The egg rolls were so good! Greasy and oily and just the way I like it. Now the rare steak pho was absolutely delicious!! The broth was so "clean" and light, it had this homemade "my grandma made this" taste to it. I thought the large portion was the perfect size for me but it could be small for people who eat a lot (like my boyfriend). That might be the only downside but not a deal-breaker by any means. Would definitely come back if I'm ever here in Salt Lake again!
Stopped in for some pho and it was phopect! The broth is clear and full of flavor. The best in the city. Wish there was more meat but still delicious overall!
HELLO HI! This place is incredible!!!!! I live in Las Vegas and was feeling under the weather. So I thought I would get some pho. Place is authentic like Joseph Smith!!! Wonderful service got 1 order of the egg rolls and spring rolls, don't forget the chicken broth pho. Amazing flavors. Blow my mind away this little house
Definitely my FAVORITE Pho place around town, the soup is packed with flavor and it tastes real and authentic. I lived in LA for years and this place beats most of the Pho places there too. This place feels like going to grandma's house for comforting hug. The staff is always so friendly and nice! They're usually packed though so I try to go early in the morning. After Covid it has become a little more of a get what you need type situation, but still great service! I also love the spring and egg rolls--delish!
17 days ago
Pho spot that makes me feel like I'm at my grandma's house. Cozy and comforting. Simple menu (1 page back and front). I usually order small pho and an app (salad or steamed rice rolls). Family owned (2 sisters and another staff). All are nice and welcoming. Parking in the streets. Pay at the front cashier. read more
10 days ago
Being a Houstonian with all sorts of wonderful pho around me, I don't usually yearn for pho in other cities. However, Pho Tay Ho in Salt Lake City stokes my curiosity in so many different ways. When you pull up to it, you'll know why. From the exterior, it looks like a normal residential home. By the way, there's plenty of street parking all around, so that part's easy. And then when you walk in, you see that the home has been completely converted to a small and cozy family Vietnamese restaurant. I lead with this because this place gives off Food Network-ish vibes, like a place they would or should totally feature, because how many places look like normal homes and are full-on restaurants inside, right? Once you walk in, you'll see that this place is run mainly by an elderly Vietnamese woman who has SO MUCH heart. My goodness, she's trying to make sure everyone dining in is loving what she cooks. And those that are helping? You can tell they're family too. If not direct family, they're family friends. It's that kind of establishment. You feel like you get some serious home cooking here. Whenever I go to a pho spot, I have to get the Pho Dac Biet, or the pho with all the fixins, because why wouldn't you? Haha. The way the noodles soak up the broth... it's quite succulent. And usually I don't add hot sauce to my pho (I do like to mix a combination of sriracha and hoisin to dip), but the hot sauce here is made in house and is super special. It resembles the chili crisp hot oil seen elsewhere, but yes this is made in house and it is a worthwhile add to the pho, as long as you like to add some spice, of course. I've been to Salt Lake City enough times now to where the Pho Tay Ho owner/chef knows me, and she always comes over to chat a bit to see how I'm doing. Makes me feel so much like a VIP! A great experience, and to me a must-stop every time I'm in Salt Lake. Pho Tay Ho is a must go for pho fanatics. read more
While I was recovering from my kidney transplant, my ICU nurse and I were talking about pho. I told him I wanted to find the best bowl in town. Nick asked his friend which pho house is the best in SLC. Pho Tay Ho was suggested so today we tried it out. The venue is quite interesting. It's in an old house which is cool. There's quite a few tables and can hold quite a few guests. We did arrive a little after 5. It was starting to get busy after we placed our order. I'm happy we got there when we did. They are very very very short staffed. You get your own utensils. Everything is brought all at once said a notice on the fridge. You actually write your own order down on the ordering pad. They don't really check up on you. So, service is not to be expected. They drop your food off and that's pretty much about it. We started off with an order of cha gio. I got the bahn cuon for dinner and my sister got the large special pho. We also ordered hot tea which didn't get delivered to us till right before the meal. We waited an hour for our food to be made. Tables that ordered after us got food before us. There is truly no method to their madness at this restaurant. The cha gio was finally dropped off. The flavor of the egg rolls were good but they were cold. Fried and just left sitting in the back. My bahn cuon was dropped off and I was so disappointed. I had to laugh cause of the disappointment. They were so tiny! All noodle and hardly any filling. They did not look the what was pictured on their menu. I can't even describe how small these things were. I would say they are comparable to veggie egg roll from Panda but not as girthy. It took me about 3 minutes to eat and I was done. I did come for the pho so my sister gave me a small bowl of hers. The pho was just as disappointing as well. No flavor to the broth. You couldn't smell or taste the aromatics of the broth. The noodles were over cooked. I can't believe I stressed about coming to this joint just to be disappointed. I took Nick's word only to find out that this joint is not it. I can tell you that Pho Salt Lake and La Cai pushed out great bowls of pho. It's cool that I got to mark this joint off my list but the service wasn't there. The food wasn't there. And the food wasn't worth the hour wait. read more
8 months ago
The Best and most homey and cozy Vietnamese restaurant I've ever been to. Parking is really easy, though they don't have a parking lot you can park along the street or in the neighborhood. Banh cuon AMAZING, Vietnamese coffee and pho were all delicious. The women who work there are super nice, I feel like my mom, aunty, and grandma are feeding me, this is the place to be! I would definitely recommend giving this place a visit. read more
1 month ago
If you're looking for No-Frills-Pho than Pho Tay Ho is the place for you. Everything is so simple (in the best way). Every time I've been to PTH it's super quiet, like a sacred gathering of pho worshippers. The vibe isn't like a usual Vietnamese restaurant. You seat yourself, order your food by number, grab your own utensils/napkins, and exchange minimal words with any of the staff. It's honestly an introverts dream! I'm not sure if I was accidentally given the veggie broth, but my broth was lacking in flavor. However, as most pho-enthusiast know, that's what the sauces are for! You've got to stop by Pho Tay Ho at least once, just to experience it for yourself. read more
1 year ago
The chicken pho was delicious. The restaurant is in a house in a neighborhood so you need to know it's there to find it. Saturday night we did not have to wait for a table and our service was very fast. The staff seemed to speak limited English so service was minimal however they were very kind and our orders were all correct. I did have a hair in my food and they don't offer Coke/Pepsi products so that's what lost the 5th star for me. read more
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Came to try this hidden gem because my friends said it was really tasty and run by two grandmas in a house. I read the story of Pho Tay Ho on their website, so I was stoked to try it. I love the simplicity of their menu. However, their pho broth is more on the lighter side and their portions are smaller than most restaurants. Unfortunately, I did not love it as much as I'd hoped. I also personally love beef meatballs in my pho, but their beef meatball had an odd aftertaste. Side note: they sell cute pho-themed stickers by the cashier! I think I was more attracted to those stickers than their pho. read more
1 year ago
This will always be my absolute favorite Pho place! I love supporting a local business and the people that work there are always so kind! read more
4 years ago
Randomly found this pho place while driving to our hotel. It's definitely off the beaten path and is an old renovated house (which is pretty cool!). We were seated right away and ordered the fried egg rolls and 2 large rare steak pho. The egg rolls were so good! Greasy and oily and just the way I like it. Now the rare steak pho was absolutely delicious!! The broth was so "clean" and light, it had this homemade "my grandma made this" taste to it. I thought the large portion was the perfect size for me but it could be small for people who eat a lot (like my boyfriend). That might be the only downside but not a deal-breaker by any means. Would definitely come back if I'm ever here in Salt Lake again! read more
2 years ago
Stopped in for some pho and it was phopect! The broth is clear and full of flavor. The best in the city. Wish there was more meat but still delicious overall! read more
3 years ago
HELLO HI! This place is incredible!!!!! I live in Las Vegas and was feeling under the weather. So I thought I would get some pho. Place is authentic like Joseph Smith!!! Wonderful service got 1 order of the egg rolls and spring rolls, don't forget the chicken broth pho. Amazing flavors. Blow my mind away this little house read more
3 years ago
Definitely my FAVORITE Pho place around town, the soup is packed with flavor and it tastes real and authentic. I lived in LA for years and this place beats most of the Pho places there too. This place feels like going to grandma's house for comforting hug. The staff is always so friendly and nice! They're usually packed though so I try to go early in the morning. After Covid it has become a little more of a get what you need type situation, but still great service! I also love the spring and egg rolls--delish! read more
3 years ago
Decided to stop by around 1pm on a Thursday since I haven't been to this place for years. The banh coun is just as I remember when I young. Soft but the filling packed a punch. Egg rolls were filled with pork and was crispy. The pricing point was solid. Definitely coming back. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Its a cute place, very homey and its like going to a good friends house and his/her mom is making pho for everyone. Be sure to have a lot of patience but keep in mind that good food takes awhile to make. It is worth the wait. Its needs 1 or 2 more staff to help run make the restaurant operate smoothly. This type of restaurant makes slc more amazing, family owned and very comforting. Food takes a while but its worth a shot. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Salt Lake's best kept secret! Others complained about the restaurant being in a small, renovated house but I found the atmosphere to be chill and cozy. It does get busy here since it's fairly small, so expect a wait and know that it will be worth it! I ordered the large pho with brisket and absolutely loved it. Hot, delicious homemade broth, good portions of meat, lots of bean sprouts, cilantro, lime, and they leave the chili oil and sriracha at the table so you can adjust the heat to your liking. If it's a chilly day, definitely get the Vietnamese coffee! The coffee's rich intense taste and sweet condensed milk pairs well with the savory yet light broth. Be sure to order the large if you plan on eating it as your entree, the small is a bit small - though who would come here and get the small portion?! You go to Pho Tay Ho to eat pho! My singular complaint is that the spring rolls had shrimp in them, which wasn't advertised and unfortunately I can't eat shrimp. However my partner ate them all and really enjoyed them! I also noticed that other complained about parking but honestly, Pho Tay Ho sits on a corner and Main St. is never too busy that you can't find adequate street parking. It's small and homey - not every restaurant needs to be huge and grand. You come here for the food, and you leave satisfied with a belly full of warm, delicious pho. Also, the value is great - probably the best priced pho you can find. I almost didn't want to write this review since Pho Tay Ho feels like a great secret, but this mom-and-pop business really deserves praise and attention! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Best pho in town! I am relieved to find pho that is comparable to New York City here. It is spot on. Every type of meat is cooked perfectly, the tendon and tripe were both super soft and flavorful. Of course the bone broth is key, and it was fabulous - absolutely no flow or is missing. And a bonus, the egg crepe roll is really good and authentic also, as the texture of the rice crepe is perfect and the dessert with jelly, red bean and mung bean is authentic. Tastes like what I ate growing up. If you need a good bowl of pho, this is the place to go. Note, it is a bare bones operation for 30 years made by a mom and daughter by hand, so the service and atmosphere are quite basic. But if you need a good bowl of pho, this is the place to be. read more
The location of this restaurant is strange; It is a house on the corner of a neighborhood. There is no parking lot so you park on the side of the road or in the neighborhood. The interior felt more like a house than the outside. The waitress told us to sit wherever we wanted. The menu was digital. The small is too small. You need large. The pho tasted okay. I think they were more cheap on the meats. I had a tiny 1/2 inch piece of tripe. Nothing too special. Ask for their chili oil. You'll need it. read more
3 years ago
My girlfriend and I really love this place! We've made it a tradition to go weekly if possible! I've tried many Pho places around the valley and this is always our default! The food is always delicious and "earthy". I always get the #10 which is beef & brisket. My gf gets a vegetarian. The service is extremely friendly. Definitely worth checking out! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
First day in Salt Lake City and had to tried a pho place in town. Saw the reviews and also a person I was traveling with recommended this place. The location looks like a residential area even the place looked like a house. The place felt homey and you can tell by the people who runs this is a family own. This established is like a restaurant/home. Lots of people were dining here as well. Pho definitely taste like homemade and you can order in a small, medium, or large. I order a #1 in a size small which is plentiful since I was also tired and not up to eat more like I usually do. It's very tasty, broth is clear and flavorful. Good amount of meat, noodles and herbs. Pho real, this is so tasty and good. read more
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1766 S Main St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Ballpark, Peoples Freeway
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