Delicious broth. Definitely deserves your attention. I could see the cook in the back skimming the fat off the top of the broth, which was a cool mini-experience. Also had tripe in my pho for the first time here, and it was good. Maybe not the best texture, but the taste was good, if a bit mild. It's especially impressive because they have a full menu of Vietnamese items in addition to pho, where there seems to be a proliferation of pho (and only pho) houses up here in western Washington. read more

Four elements make up the perfect bowl of pho. Let's review those, and see how Pho Tran's stacks up! 1. Broth flavor: Although I prefer a bit more earthy spice (star anise, cinnamon, etc.), the broth was nice and beefy, but still delicate enough not to overpower. Not my favorite ever, but a nice, solid entry. 3 out of 5. 2. Broth temperature: Nothing is worse than a bowl of warm pho. Nothing on the whole planet! The hotter the better, you see, and more than any other pho place I've tried in the Seattle area, this burned my face off. 5 out of 5. 3. Ingredient quality: The rare steak and tendon were both fresh tasting, clean, and delicious. 5 out of 5. 4. Ingredient mixture: The balance of broth to noodle to meats/veggies was nearly spot on -- strangely, the problem I've had with most Seattle pho is that there's too MUCH stuff in there, leaving not enough room for delicious broth. Here, I would say the mixture was approaching ideal, although I did seem to run out of tendon fairly quickly. 4 out of 5. So, overall, if you like pho, and are nearby, it would be quite silly of you to pass this place up. read more

I was very disappointed with the food here. My wife and I ordered Pho, sandwiches, and springs rolls from this place on a Sunday. We ordered about 1.5hrs before closing, which may be the reason why it would disappointing. 1) The Pho was luke warm when she brought it home - we are literally a 2 minute drive away from this place. 2) The spring rolls tasted like they've been sitting around for a while. Anyone who's ate spring rolls before know that you have to eat it really quick or the wrap gets real hard. We threw them away because the wrap was so hard to eat. 3) The sandwiches was the biggest disappointment. The bread tasted like two-day old bread, there was literally three small pieces of meat in the sandwich, and there was not too much other stuff in it. I might try this place during the regular business day to see if it was different. For those who are thinking of trying this place, it may be good during the regular hours but don't go 1.5hrs before it closes. read more

I love this place! The pho is great and consistent and super fast. The service is always friendly, they greet me as I walk in the door every time and they always know what I want :) read more

This place is close to my house and while not my favorite place it will do in a pinch. They do have a wide variety of vegetarian items and their veggie pho is a step up from some. I like their veggie spring rolls. Service is always fast and prices are reasonable. My boyfriend seems to always enjoy his picks, but he is happy for any vietnamese place that offers something other than just pho. read more

Amazing service. My wife and I visit even after 7 months from previous visit and they always remember our face and plate we order. Best PHO around! read more

This broth, the reason we love Pho, was perfect. All the flavor you could want. It had a nice dark color. The portions were nice, with a good balance of meat and noodle. I like that they have three sizes. I went for a small so I could try the Banh Mi. Now the Banh Mi was not the best. It was a great roll, crispy, soft and warm. The meat was really good, but that was all there was. They put a few, four pieces to be exact, pickled veggies on it with no cilantro or jalapenos. For a meat sandwich it was good, but if you are expecting Banh Mi... no. The salad rolls were good too. They had that salty, crispy wonton wrapped stuffed inside. The rest of the menu looked great and I love the fact it is close enough to make it a regular stop for me. read more

Am I one of winnies friends who now eats here about once a week. Great food reasonable price and you don't get that I feel so sick and full of MSG that you get at other pho places. Pho is amazing clean broth good size portions and they are very good at bringIng me extra limes. Their sandwhiches are very good too great bread If you are ever in the mountlake terrace area check out pho tran read more

I went here with my wife and daughter (1.5 year old) and it was really good. The broth had that nice not too salty flavor and the meats were really tasty. The lady who was working there offered our daughter a small bowl so she could share with us, which she did somewhat. I'd go back, even if it's only for the reason that they, like Than Bros, are open at 10:00 AM! (11:00 AM seems to be the norm for Pho places) read more

I just took a position right around the corner from this restaurant. Coming from an office in Pioneer Square I was worried that I would never get out of my office at lunch. Not true. I have only had thier pho, but I am going to have to come back. Any pho place that offers chili paste, chili oil, seracha, has amazing broth and some of the freshest bean sprouts I've ever tasted. I am really excited to try some of the other menu items the next time I go in, but pho will always be my favorite Vietnamese meal! read more

Let me just preface this by saying that I have become a big Pho snob, and I have tried about 20 places in the last 3 months. My standards are high, and this place *almost* delivers. The pros - very fast and friendly service. The broth was top notch; seasoned perfectly, and a very generous portion of noodles. The con - amount of tofu and veggies. I am a meat eater, but I love tofu and veggie pho. That's what I always get because the tofu soaks up the flavor of the broth, which is the best part. I was a bit disappointed with the lack of veggies. My soup was literally 6 pieces of sliced tofu, a tablespoon of green onions, and about 6 pieces of broccoli. No carrots, no mushrooms (even though it says on the menu "tofu and mushroom") , no cabbage or bok choi, no chestnuts, etc. It left me wanting more, and digging around the bowl in hopes of finding a bit more substance. Will I go back? Probably not, but it's a tough call because the broth itself was superb. read more

Chicken was gummy, the broth tasted sweet. They can improve. I also had their spring roll and the meat did not tasted fresh. The service was nice. The young server was attentive. read more

This is my favorite pho place! Their pho is awesome and they provide great service AND they have great condiments! The people who work there are so nice! I've brought a few friends here and they are now also regulars to this place. They actually refill your water without you requesting for it!! Definitely worth the extra buck you will be spending here compared to some other places. Their menu is huge, but I have never ventured out to have anything besides pho, eggrolls, and spring rolls. Their spring rolls are not my fave--they add this piece of rolled up deep fried eggroll skin in there....yeah not so good. Just stick to pho and eggrolls and you will not be dissatisfied! read more

I am fairly new to Edmonds and on the hunt for a good Vietnamese restaurant. Pho Five Star has the best reviews on Yelp, but appears to be closed. This restaurant was not too far away from there so I thought I would give it a try. I became concerned pretty quickly. It started when I ordered the Lemongrass Chicken to go, and requested with no rice, and was told that I had to have rice because the Lemongrass Chicken would be too salty without it. I realize that restaurants make Lemongrass Chicken differently, but this was not at all what I expected. It was very disappointing. The portion size was super small, and it was a stew like consistency - mushy (I noticed that other pics show beautiful plates and bowls of food, so I posted a pic of my meal - decide for yourself). There were no vegetables, except for some onions :-(. It tasted mediocre at best. read more

Pho Tran's - $8.95 for lemongrass chicken. Came with a similar sized portion of rice. Looks pathetic and gross, tastes mediocre. - Vietnamese Near Me - Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Delicious!! The food is phenomenal! I keep coming back. I only wish they had cream puffs but what are ya gunna do? The family that owns the place is awesome as well. I'd recommend this place over any other pho place with in a 6 mil radius! read more

I called in an order of tofu spring rolls and specified on the phone very clearly. When I came to pick up, I also asked to make sure they were tofu before paying. When I was served shrimp and pork spring rolls, I said that I wouldn't be able to eat them due to allergies and was yelled at. Never again. read more

Pho is great. I've been a regular here for years, the staff is almost like family now, extremely friendly and welcoming.

Do not go here!!!!! I never post but this was soooo bad I thought I should warn others. Worst Bahn MI and Vietnamese I've ever had. Disgusting and no value for money. I had the Bahn Mi and it was all bread and no vegetables, it had half sandwich worth of meat not to mention the pork that was in there looked like mystery meat. The potstickers are boiled and gummy. No flavor and not deep fried. They were not good. Do yourself a favor and pick one of the other 3 Bahn Mi places within 5mins. Many other options within 5mins that taste much better and the Bahn mi looks like a Bahn mi vs a item of the children's menu. read more

Flavor was not what i expect but I've been spoiled. They do have wings that are great however!

All I have to say is PHO YEAH! The owner is awesome. I go there so often he remembers my order. I recently got braces so he cuts up the noodles and all the other goodies for me. If you've had braces you know how much this is appreciated. I'm not sure what it's called, but the chili oil / lemon grass hot sauce stuff is to die for--they don't make it too hot and it has a TON of great flavor! The place is super clean too. Best Pho in town! read more

I wouldn't recommend takeout from there. they charge 0.50 cents for to go. I cant speak for pho to go but the appetizers I ordered (chicken wings and spring roll) were small for the price (5 wings for 6 bucks, 4 tiny spring rolls...two thin ones cut in half in actuality... for almost 4.00). So if you go, eat in, and stick to the basic pho, and you should be happy! read more

Amazing chicken Pho! The broth is unlike any I've had, and I can say that I've had a lot! Can't say anything else because I have obly had the pho but its very very delicious!! Service is very prompt as well :) read more

The two stars I gave this place is stictly because of the service. The food is delicious & definitely reasonably priced, but the help (or lack there of) I got while there the other night was ridiculous. I've been here before for take-out & that has always went swimmingly, but when I actually decided to eat in the restaurant I was disappointed. The service when I arrived was good, but once it came time to leave & get the check it went downhill. I waited almost a half hour after packing up leftovers & never received the check, even after asking for it. I just ended up having to put money down & leave. As I said, the food is wonderful, the pho is warming, perfectly spiced, & leaves your tummy feeling happy, but the service is a hit or miss. read more

So today I gave this shop a second chance after they messed up my order on multiple occasions before. I was almost overcharged until I questioned the pricing and he rang it up again and it was 4 dollars cheaper. Then my friend who was with me ordered and was not rang up for one of his items which we had ordered to go and didn't find out until we got home. I returned to the store and the guys said it'd be 5 minutes and told me it'd be 5$. Absolutely ridiculous to me that if he forgot to ring up one of 6 sandwiches and I had gotten all the way home and had to come back after I've had the same issues before. Do not come here. If you're looking for pho go to pho than brothers less than a mile away or Yeh Yeh ' for sandwiches. The foods not even that good is just that it's within walking distance. read more

It's Pho...and that to me is hard to mess up. The only thing I wish they would improve on is their peanut sauce. It's a bit weak and thin looking. I guess if you want Victoria Secret inspired sauce, this is your place. But I prefer mine thick and hardy like a Canadian Lumberjack! read more

The Bun Chay is excellent. (vegetarian noodles, mushrooms, carrots, cucumbers, tofu, onion, bean sprouts, basil). The vegetarian spring rolls are also great! The owner is incredibly nice - always remembers my usual order. read more

Terrible service. The man that served us (owner?) was extremely curt with us. We ordered 2 Fresh Spring Rolls (8 total pieces). When only 4 were served, we were confused and clarified that we ordered 8. He was rude and said "Coming!" No water or napkins were served and when we asked for more peanut sauce, he ignored us but finally brought more later. When we asked for the bill, he appeared irritated when he didn't understand us and after repeating ourselves, he said, "You mean check?!" Then he rudely pointed to the cashier. So we proceeded to pay at the cashier desk. We were then charged an additional $0.50 for using a credit card for a bill under $10. Our bill was $10.36 (after the extra charge). Extremely dissatisfied. Will never come again. read more

I decided to give this place a try because of previous reviews, i was pretty disappointed. The pho wasn't as tasty as most pho places i've been. I also got a traditional vietnames pork chop rice plate. Portions were small for hte price, and some of it seemed microwaved. I won't be visiting again. read more

Fabulous veg and tofu pho! Fresh ingredients, casual restaurant setting, quick service. The food is fantastic, and we enjoy getting food to go. It is a great location and space. Highly recommend if you are in Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline, or just passing by on I-5. The employees are super polite, and this has been a consistently great experience. read more

Came in for lunch, no one inside. The place smelled like they recently burned some incense. Got a small combo pho, and the portion was okay. The broth and noodles were fine. But the meat tasted rubbery , I usually don't mind a bit of fat on the brisket but it was weird to chew. Price was a bit high for pho, 9.xx for a small?! Don't recommend read more

I work nearby and frequent this place often. The pho has a very nice and flavorful broth. Everything tastes quite fresh. The banh mi are not bad. There are better banh mi specific places nearby but it is pretty good here. They also have bo la lot here and it is very good. Try it, it is a very, very flavorful beef dish. Yum... read more

I have eaten here about five times. The food has been very good each time and they have some unique menu items. I especially liked the chicken pho and the lotus roots salad. My boyfriend really likes the pho here too, the peppers where hotter than he was used to. There was one occasion that I thought the service was a bit slow even though there was only 3 people in the restaurant. I wanted to order more food that night but by the time they got to me I just paid the check. On another night I went in for dinner but the lady that waited on me didn't seem to speak English. I tried to tell her I wanted the lotus roots salad without carrots because I am allergic (I have ordered this there before) but she just looked at me and said she was sorry. I told her if I can't have it without the carrots I would have to pass because of my allergy and she just repeated she was sorry. I ended up leaving really bummed. I felt bad about my request, I didn't want to make her feel bad. I probably won't be back - I don't want to have to walk out a again vs risk getting something I can't eat. If you can eat anything without modifications this place will probably work fine for you. read more

Favorite Pho place! Although a bit far away if in the neighborhood I'll always stop by. The owner looks exactly like the rude owner of Than Brothers on Aurora (fellow pho lovers should know who I'm talking about) but is the nicest man ever! Since the second time I've gone here he has remembered me and my order! The pho is nothing amazingly special (I don't think you can really get that fancy with it anyways) so I usually base pho places by their customer service and this is my #1. read more

Good service and good food. We came in exactly at the time they were closing and they were still happy to take our order. We got a chicken and veggie sandwich and a chicken, veggie, and egg sandwich. The bread was way too hard but the stuff inside was good. Each of the dozens of Vietnamese places in the area does they own style when it comes to banh mi and I would say this tastes more authentic than some of the other places. Instantly I was reminded of food I had in Thailand... Which I know is different that Vietnam but it had similar flavors to what I've eaten in many SE Asian countries. This is close to home so if the usual place I go to runs out of bread again this would be my backup. I'd also like to give their pho a try. read more

Wow, what a nice surprise! I had the veggie vermicelli and was very pleasently surprised with the taste. I am very sensitive to MSG and it was great to be told that there was no MSG in the meal. Apparently, even their pho was known to have very little MSG. Love the place! read more

Like others have mentioned on their reviews this place does not deliver on their sandwiches. I can honestly say I've never ordered a Vietnamese sandwich (pork/beef) and just get a veggie french roll with a smear of meat. It really was upsetting to see how they would cheap out like that. We also ordered pho dishes and they were good. Don't waste your money on the sandwiches. Not sure if this place is under new ownership but their sandwiches have been decent in the past. read more

First time coming in was this evening, boyfriend got steak pho and I got the chicken. The broth is amazing. Chicken was nice and tender. We also ordered a side of deep fried tofu, and it came out with a sort of cracked pepper topping that was pretty good! Add a shot of sriracha and there you go. Instant perfection. Will try again :D read more

I really love this place, but recently ordered a pork banh mi from them. It was very flavorful, but the ratio of filling to bread was about 6 to 1. Semi-disappointed, although I craved one the next day. Can't knock it too much if I still want another one....right? read more

Pho is really good and so is the pork sandwich! Service is really good and they are not expensive. If you are in MLT, you really do need to check this place out! read more

Only because its so close to home did we give them another shot. The portions make it a joke when you go to pay. For twenty bucks for two I expect to hurt or have a bag, we left hungry, went home and ate watermelon. I got a small Pho dac beit, damn it was small, lots of broth, first time I got a peppercorn in the soup. GF got the pork chop egg pie and rice, I saw more plate than food. My iced coffee was not good. Even if across the street, I will not return. read more