I work at a Pho restaurant in Newport News (Pho 79) but while I am at school I crave some pho! This place is good for being in such a rural city / place. I give it 4 stars compared to the place down the road which had very weak broth. Liked the location and the menu was very nice. I had pho tai nam which was very good and worth the ~1 hour drive from Blacksburg. If I need to return to Roanoke for pho I'll be coming back here versus the place down the road. read more

When this place opened a few years ago, it was huge inside and had a gigantic menu. Unfortunately, at that time, the restaurant was not well run and the food was forgettable. Fast forward to 2016. We've given a second chance for this place and we are glad we did. As the menu shrank, the quality and taste of the food improved! The restaurant is also smaller now and has a small, but well-stocked Asian grocery occupying the other half of the interior. The food. One comes to a pho restaurant for pho, correct? Well, they really do pho very well here now. I've had both the beef and chicken versions of pho, and though I'm partial to the wonderful savory flavor of the beef version, their chicken version is also quite tasty. It was in the 90's today so I wasn't in the mood for a bowl of hot pho. I got the #35. It's a bowl of rice vermicelli, sliced cucumber, shredded pickle carrot, fresh mung bean sprouts and a very sizeable portion of the best grilled pork-Asian style you will ever taste in this town or anywhere else. Accompanying it is a small bowl of the wonderful, "umame-ful" sauce that you pour on top of the whole thing. I would suggest pouring only half of it and then mixing up the whole thing like you would a salad. The pork is so tasty, you may not need to pour the entire bowl of that condiment, though it is very tempting to do so. The server was very friendly and courteous and he recommend that I try the #42 next time. It's the same grilled pork but served on a bed of lettuce and steamed rice, if I recall. Nevertheless, I'll give it try next time. The ambiance of the place is about average, I mean, it's not the Pine Room at the Hotel Roanoke, but it's clean and presentable inside (the outside, though, is showing its age...) Parking is never a problem, lots of it. Men's bathroom passes, not particularly impressive but it serves the purpose and has passed the health department criteria. Stop by the Asian grocery, it has a nice variety, especially snack foods and unusual desserts from Asia. read more

I want so much to love this place. My GF and I have eaten here probably 10 times over the last year and have always enjoyed the food. She always gets the #13 Pho Thai and I have normally gone for the Bon Bo Hue (been on the special menu for about 8 months). However, the last couple of times we have gone we have not been impressed with the cleanliness, and it has kinda put us off. The sauce (Hoisin and Sriracha) bottles on the table are normally sticky/dirty, and the last time we went we saw a couple of dead bugs, which appeared to be cockroaches, next to them. This was very disappointing, as the place is always empty (which should give them time to ensure each table that is used is spotlessly clean), and the owners seem to have a huge desire to do well. The chef always welcomes us when we come to eat and pleads with us to bring our friends. I struggled to give this even a 3 at this point, as we have decided that we're going to give Pho Saigon a try now (even though it is further away), solely down to the cleanliness. A shame :( read more

Great place, third time here. Not much bro look at but the food is good and the service is prompt and friendly. Family business. I have had bu'n , spring rolls and Pho. All good, fresh herbs. read more

The pho is average I don't think it's horrible but I have had much better, so 2 stars for the pho. The service is adequate, it's family run, so majority of the time you see the awkward son getting people's orders and filling drinks. The mom is the sweetest :) 4 stars for service. The charbroiled beef with rice is pretty great, so 4 stars for that dish! It's well-seasoned and absolutely delicious. Decor is weird to me with their red booths and usually ripped seats. Bathroom is generally clean but it's really cold in there all the time??? All in all check it out, it's not the worst. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. Firstly, the phō was not great. It tasted like it had been made earlier that morning or the night before and was just microwaved. Secondly, the wait staff was abhorrent. This disheveled young man not only hung around unnecessarily at our table, but he disrupted our date with complaints about previous customers he had served that day. Ridiculous. On top of that he insulted me right in front of us. I won't be eating here again. If you are in Roanoke and want good Vietnamese food, give Vina Cafe or anywhere else but this place a try. read more

I ordered the #13 Pho. During my lunch with co-workers I was constantly interrupted by calls regarding business that couldn't wait. By the time I returned to my meal it was cold. I then decided to order the exact same thing. It was excellent and easily an 8.5/10 (based on past pho meals). When I went to pay, the waiter said that he wouldn't charge me for the first bowl. I thought that was considerate and gracious given that they were within their right to charge me for both. All in all it was great but as always with me, excellent service makes for an excellent experience. 5/5, would recommend. read more

We really enjoyed this place! They were really nice and friendly. We got the rare steak pho and the seafood pho it was delicious. We also tried their deep fried pork dumpling and they were really good, crispy and flavorful. I really recommend this place. read more

This was my first time at Pho Vietnam, and I have to say I was unimpressed. It was just me in the huge, cavernous restaurant, and a woman (the owner?) sat in the back of the restaurant on her laptop, not paying any attention to me or anyone else. The young man who helped me was nice enough, and the service was prompt, but it felt as if something was missing. There was no joy, it seemed like the staff (the two members I saw) were miserable, and it made me feel depressed. The food was OK, it was nothing overly impressive, but the portions were huge. With so many restaurants in Roanoke, I probably won't be back. read more

I have been lived in Blacksburg for nearly a year to go to Virginia Tech, and have been craving for delicious Vietnamese dishes. We found out about this restaurant today, and we were really impressed by its food. It has the best Bun Bo Hue I have ever tasted since I came to the U.S. read more

Pho Vietnam - Vietnamese Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

Upon arriving at Pho Vietnam for the first (and only) time on a weekday for lunch, my wife and I stood around for awhile waiting to be seated. Or even have our presence acknowledged ... anything, really. One lone waiter made sporadic appearances in the dining room, seemingly avoiding our attempts at eye contact. Eventually, however, he saw fit to to show us to a table, without greeting or welcome. Once seated, we placed our orders and waited. And waited and waited and waited. Two other parties who came in well after us were somehow able to place orders AND get their food before we'd even received our simple spring roll appetizers. After 25 minutes or so, it all started getting comical. Had we become victims of some sort of culinary racial profiling? Hunger was making us lightheaded. Had we somehow stumbled into some twilight zone of horrendously bad service? What was happening here? We begin to question everything we thought we knew. As time continued to pass, we began to run out of things to talk about. Hunger began to gnaw at our guts. Consternation and lethargy set in. My sense of humor about the situation was fading with my blood sugar levels. The waiter? Nowhere to be seen. Finally, the waiter shows up through the flapping kitchen doors ... with the wrong appetizer. He set it before us, silently, and returned to the depths of the kitchen. My wife and I looked at this pitiful appetizer, clearly not ours, and exchanged glances with each other. The time had come. Simultaneously we rose to leave, hungry and sorely disappointed. Sometimes you've got to know when to throw in the towel. I had high hopes for Pho Vietnam, but sadly my hopes were dashed. Would I recommend this restaurant? Emphatically no. Not based on the quality of the food (about which, sadly, I was unable to gain any insight), but based on their seeming reluctance to serve it. Luckily, if you keep heading down 460 for about 5 miles, you'll find Pho Saigon, where you'll also find good pho and extremely prompt, friendly service. read more

My friends and I ate here last night and ordered a variety of items. I had the lemon grass chicken and it was absolutely delightful. I am not an expert in Oriental cuisine, but the dish was truly one of the most flavorful I've ever had. The ingredients are freshly prepared and the owner was very friendly and attentive. Before going, I had some misgivings about what I would find on the menu of a Vietnamese restaurant, but these fears were unfounded. It is one of the best restaurants I've ever dined at, so give this hidden gem a try. Wonderful and warm dining experience. read more

Pretty decent Pho. Not sure if this Vietnam is related in any way to Saigon down the road... but after trying both the service and quality seems to be better at Saigon. read more

Good pho, with superior broth to pho Saigon in my opinion. Take it out-- the place isn't exactly great on ambiance. Sometimes there's a sweet young man that works there, and sometimes there's a grumpy couple so I usually don't bother staying. The pho is good though, I'm surprised they're always empty when I go.... read more

Ordered: BBQ Pork Rolls, Pho Tai Nam Food: 3 Service: 3 I have to admit when I first got here the outside of the store looked a little dilapidated. However, the inside is filled with tables and there are always a few customers there. We started off with the BBQ Pork Rolls which tasted exactly like the pork vermicelli rolled up (not that that was a bad thing). The pho was pretty typical, broth tasted similar in quality to other more famous pho places but the ingredients were not the freshest. Service was fast and efficient. read more

Not gonna lie I was a little worried walking in, this was my first experience with pho. But the food was great and the menu had lots of choices and descriptions. The employees were friendly and helpful. We will be back read more

I'm a huge fan of Pho Vietnam. It's my favorite restaurant in Roanoke. Eat there once a week. I'm addicted to the #10 (full-on pho). Also love the #5 (BBQ pork rolls), #8 (shredded green papaya salad mixed with shrimp and pork) and the dumplings they often have on special.I always order the 10, but my fiance, friends and family have really enjoyed the curry specials and the fried rice with chicken and lemongrass. Great iced coffee too! It's a clean, well-lighted establishment and I'm glad they invest their time and energy into fresh ingredients. It's real-deal pho, and I always eat too much. :) A lot of the negative reviews seem to reflect the state of the restaurant when they had two cooks who are no longer there. Since they were let go, the TV is no longer played in the dining area, no loud music blasts from the kitchen, and the food is consistently delicious. I really like the family who own and operate Pho Vietnam. After a visit or two, they make a real effort to speak with guests and are more than willing to adjust dishes if necessary. (eg, b/c my fiance is allergic to shrimp, they substitute meat or poultry in the papaya salad) A family owned and operated restaurant that serves exciting and delicious food is great for Roanoke and I'm always happy to bring friends to experience Pho Vietnam. They're lovely people who serve delicious food!!! read more

Pretty straightforward place. I came for pho, and I left satisfied. Not much by way of ambience, but waiter was friendly and didn't check on us every two minutes. Big bowls for very reasonable price. I could have used more meat in the pho, hence 4 stars (and nothing spectacular enough for five stars). But if you want decent pho at good price, you could do worse. read more

The Chicken Pho was delicious!! The restaurant is quite simple, nothing fancy, but the food was great and came out quickly.

Was so happy to find vegetarian ph chay here! The food was great, though the interior ambience was not so pleasant.

Food is good but service quality is slipping. Be sure to arrive early to take advantage of the full menu. As someone that likes to eat late, the menu options are limited after 9 pm. No more bubble tea, very disappointed. read more

I have been eating here since the place very first opened, and have also sent many a friend and family member this way who have all come back to me with raving reviews. The food is excellent. Absolutely wonderful. Never had anything besides exceptional. The only negative is that it is family run by a husband-wife team, so when things get busy, service can be a little slower than we are used to in America. My suggestion would be to bone up and wait it out because the food you get will ABSOLUTELY be worth the wait! My favorites are #5 the BBQ pork spring roll (soft rice paper spring roll w/ veggies and nuoc mam (fish sauce) not deep fried) and #13 the simple pho with just the eye round in it. I did go through a spell though where I just told the owner I was hungry and let him choose what I ate that day. I tried many different things, like the clay pot fish, that I wouldn't have ever tried otherwise. At that time, my paychecks were loaded with overtime money, and if I was in there any less than 5 times a week they thought I was dead. This went on for several months even! I still try to make it in as often as possible, and it is still great. Nothing like pho on a coooold winter day! read more

I used to like this place a lot, before it was remodeled. I don't know what happened, but I'm not going back again. I went with some friends and got the #11--pho with rare beef and meatballs. I happened to notice a little fly in the broth, but I didn't think much of it; I know things like that happen, and you can't protect EVERY meal from flies. I went on eating the soup, which tasted good, but I got full quickly because I also ate the pork rolls my friend ordered; they were fine, but he didn't want them because they just had pork layered on top and were filled with lettuce and rice, which he didn't expect. Back to the pho: I took the leftovers home and ate some later that night, leaving the bottom half of the container for the next day. When I did heat it up the next day, everything seemed fine until I got to the dregs of the broth. I noticed another fly, which made me a little suspicious, but I still would have given the benefit of the doubt if I didn't happen to see five others floating in the broth. Suffice it to say I poured the remaining pho out. So long story short, this place has tasty food, but I wouldn't gamble on it after the flies I found in my pho. read more

Whoa. Am I unaware of an Asian underground railroad that is funneling Asian people into Roanoke? Does Roanoke house a Harriet Tubman for Vietnamese folks? Ok...probably not. As soon as I heard about this place, I ran away from work and made a b-line to satisfy my pho craving. And in the pho wars that plague Roanoke, I think this place takes the lead by a miniscule amount. The pho here won't blow anybody away, but I think it's slightly better than the pho at Pho Saigon and Cafe Asia. Two things. 1) The broth is decent and doesn't taste like chicken broth. 2) They leave the meat a little raw to cook in the soup like a real pho place. I thought the cuts of eye round steak were superior to the two aforementioned places. I tried the pho ga (chicken pho) and it wasn't too bad...pretty cool that they offer this option. The cha gio (Viet eggrolls) were decent and came with the requisite nuoc mam (fish sauce). I decided to gamble a little and get the quail...and this was a fail in my book. They burned the bejebus out of the quail. Carmelizing is one thing, but this took it to a nuclear level. But really...it's about the pho so I can't fault them too much for this one...or just choose not to. Service was good. It's still early, and I'll try some of the other things on the menu as they become available. Right now...for tonight...I declare this place the winner of the pho wars...but not by much. read more

I am surprised that people are rating this place highly. Yes, the service is good and yes, the portions are big, but the pho is tasteless and the chicken creeped me out. It looked like someone chewed it then spit it into the soup. Sorry to say, but true. The spring rolls were average. Perhaps we came on an off-day?? read more

My family and I went here the other night and were very impressed with the quailty of food and service. The Pho was wonderful and the spring rolls with peanut sauce were fresh and flavorful. I hope more people support this hidden treasure. Just over look the decor, its worth it!! read more

This was our first visit to Pho Vietnam but we'll be back! Our old standby Vietnamese restaurant in Charlottesville closed recently after the owners retired, and we were crushed. A trip to Roanoke prompted some Yelp searches and we came up with Pho Vietnam as the place to try. Here's what we ordered: -Shredded green papaya salad with shrimp and pork (#8) was a generous size and quite good, though I would have liked a bit more heat and less sweet. The heat issue was easily remedied with some added Sriracha. -Vietnamese eggrolls (#2) came as a serving of 4 pieces. Very hot and fresh! Crispy and not oily. Delicious!! -Vietnamese grilled pork with vermicelli (#31) featured very fresh bean sprouts and tasty pork, though a bit shy on the vermicelli and once again, lacking heat. More Sriracha! -Pho tai (#13) was served in a large bowl and came piping hot. The beef was thinly sliced and still red in areas where it had not yet been cooked by the hot broth, so you knew that it was freshly added. Broth was tasty with a nice flavor of star anise. The customary accompaniments of bean sprouts, sliced jalapenos, lime wedges, and basil were all very fresh! Overall, an excellent pho! We spoke a bit with the owners and they were not only friendly, but seem to be trying earnestly to provide a legitimate Vietnamese dining experience. Like another reviewer, I wish we lived closer, but now we have another reason to make the hour drive to Roanoke! read more

The food's really good. I was actually surprised how good the food was when I first tried it. Being from NoVA, it's pretty hard to impress me with how well Asian food is and I honestly think this place serves great food. If I ever crave legit Viet food and am in Roanoke, I'll go here read more

Filthy restrooms, never have half the stuff on the menu, service is terrible. Drive an extra 5 mins and eat at Pho Saigon instead.

This by far is my favorite place to satisfy my pho craving. Its the best in roanoke and is closer to me than the other two (pho saigon and cafe asia) since I live in the cave spring area. Their taro flavored bubble tea is super awesome. I really hope they stay in business. I dont really care for the male owner, he is, such a digusting pervert (and old ). The rest of the staff are super friendly (younger guys). Overall I would totally recommend #27 from the menu or anything "pho". Everything else not so good. read more

This place isn't very popular, it's on a busy street but there's nothing that really grabs you to know they are even open. There are usually only a few cars in the parking lot, I really wish more locals would support this restaurant. The food is very good, if you like spicy they can do that. The only issue I had with this place was: I ordered pork lo mein to go, somehow the chef thought I asked for two orders, I paid for both and had the other order for lunch the next day, when I go in next time I'll be sure to say 1 order...which I did last time. read more

MIXED! Cons: 1. Wife and I were only one when we entered. I was forced to watch "The "transporter" with the owners on their living room TV... 2. 3 people had to come over to tell me they don't know what item was on the menu - and finally at least 2 items were no longer carried on menu. 3. I ordered an extra order of chicken wings to go halfway through meal, when I was ready to go, they still didn't have it, so I said, if not read, I need to go (had to go to a show), that was when they put it in the fryer...felt bad so I stayed for it...not that good. Fried tastless wings with the sweet chilli sauce all over it. 4. Service - slow. And the three or four people kept running over each other to get to plates or something - very disorganized. Pro: 1. The REAL deal is the Pho Broth and noodles and that can satisfy the craving! I have been in worse joints in other countries and in other parts of the US so that doesn't phase me much. After all I came for the Pho. 2. A chef from NYC came and offered to replace one of the missing items with some awesome out of this world Clams in black bean sauce. It was SO GOOD! Simply amazing. Try it and decide for yourself. read more

we ate here recently and really enjoyed the meal. The bbq vietnamese rolls were well done and very tasty and the Pho was excellent. The pho had flank steak beef ball and tripe in it, was well prepared/presented and the broth was very well done and flavorful. The fish sauce was a little on the thin side so it did not have the punch of other fish sauce we have had. Still, it was great and we plan on going again. The staff was attentive and we had not trouble getting what we wanted. So why the 4, not five? Well the atmosphere is not super as far as theme goes. It is clean and nice, but has no feel that you are in a vietnamese place. So we would love to give a 4.5 since atmosphere really is not all that important. read more

The food, including the Pho, has improved markedly since I last reviewed the restaurant.

I visited this restaurant today and was disappointed. The pho was decent (I ate the seafood pho) but they were out of boba, though it was on the current menu, and the service was poor at best. There were 5 tables of people in the entire place and the waitress was either too busy with someone else to come bring my tab or gone in the kitchen. Pho Saigon is better, in my family's opinion. read more

I am always somewhat on the fence about reviewing. This place is a GEM and I want to keep it all to myself. My husband and I are living in Pulaski, and every time we go to Roanoke we eat here. The owner comes out and greets us like old friends, and I feel at home. Yes, the décor is lacking but who cares? We have traveled the world and this is how it should be, not fake. Getting to the food, ahhhhhh...... every thing we have ever had is so flavorful! I tell the owner just to make me something good, and he does. A real treat every time. I usually aim for the #31 Bun, and then he makes it better. The first bite is like heaven! My only regret that we don't live closer. They serve a lot of food and I leave full and happy. He made us dumplings for an appetizer and they were yummy too. I wish every place had the passion for food that this place does. I only wish I could give it more than 5 Stars! read more

Pho Vietnam - Vietnamese Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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For a place out in no where near a big city, with a weird decor, they actually serve a pretty good authentic pho. I have had better ones before, but be glad you can find decent pho in Roanoke. Service is quick and I think it's a hard working family. Bbq pork spring roll was awesome, rice dish with pork is also good and reasonably priced. read more

This a a great place for us that allows us to enjoy a good meal and stay on our low carb diet. Ordered Pho with beef broth, tofu and skipped the rice noodles. Cones with a generous portion of Thai basil and mung bean sprouts. DELICIOUS read more

We ordered chicken pho, beef pho, and chicken curry, plus spring rolls. ALL were great! Very good job on food. Atmosphere is not as great, but whatever - the price is right. My only recommendation for some ambiance is that they pipe some music in. You feel like every slurp, sniffle, conversation, etc. is very loud in the dead silent room. read more

My husband and I stopped by for a quick meal. The pho soup is awesome. Fresh quick and friendly service. Plain but clean. I would recommend the soups rather than the subs just because they are more traditional and healthy. read more