If I'm ever back in the area, I'll be sure to go back to Pho Vietnam. I was walking in the area after my wife gave birth, looking for something brothy. Pho Vietnam was one of the only places with broth open for lunch on a Sunday in the area, so Pho Vietnam it was. The owner was super nice and asked me if I needed an extra container to pour broth and noodles into, and the portions were quite good. I got a standard pho dac biet, and it was enough to feed two people. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior of this place is pretty small and has your standard sticky accoutrements, but hey, no frills.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I always appreciate that. The broth was not super rich and came out piping hot, and the noodles were neither clumpy nor hard. The amount of meat was really quite crazy. Will be back! read more

Walked by yesterday and decided to try this place. My brother has been in the hospital and this week was trying beef pho with other restaurants. I ordered the beef pho and the pork and spring rolls with rice plate. The broth was very flavorful and you could smell the aromatic of the spices. The service was quick and professional and helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is an older restaurant so, it's clean and very basic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You're here for the food and service!!! read more

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Standard pho spot, no frills but exactly what you need if you just want a chill lunch or dinner that's affordable! Service is super fast since they are usually not that busy. You'll get your food super quick and can be out of there in under 45 minutes. Like other reviews say, it's just pretty basic but sometimes that's what makes it good! Huge plus that it's authentic :) read more

Pho Vietnam - 16. Pho Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Charged me $10 for a to go order of 1 spring roll cut in half. Their pho is $25. If you know Vietnamese food, this isnt it. Overpriced and shady. Just take a look at the menu, its gotta be white people giving them 4 stars. read more

Pho Vietnam - Spring roll cut in half for $10. They asked if I wanted a full order or half. This is what I got. Ridiculous. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The Summer of Love it isn't always sunny outside in San Francisco. The only thing that's shines all the time in SF are the bright laptop and phone screens. If you are new to San Francisco welcome to lots of overcast days and that includes the Summer of Love . Overcast days outside are my favorite time to grab some soup. I wanted a soup which is refreshing and my chicken soup for the soul is Pho Ga ( I will have this soup even if it's 90 degrees outside). There are lots of San Francisco restaurants which have Pho in the name are usually good . Someone once told if it has Pho in the name or a number associated in the name to give it a whirl. I went to the Pho Vietnam at the border of the Polk Gulch on Polk street in San Francisco . I made my mind made up about getting the Pho but the menu has lots to choose from with items from Vietnam with a hint of French influences. I stuck with the Pho Ga since that's what I wanted. It had a tasty broth and the chicken was tender along with the noodles. The imperial rolls were delicious a little crispy and with good crunch when wrapped in lettuce, noodles and dipped in fish sauce which gave it a delicious flavor. Try the Vietnamese coffee. Give it a whirl. Each bowl of Pho Ga is Chicken soup for the soul go inside Pho Vietnam in San Francisco on a Summer of Love stroll [[HIGHLIGHT]]Although it's Summer in SF it's okay grab a shrimp Vietnamese Spring roll but the smell outside it's something you can't control just avoid the poop and make sure it doesn't get underneath your sole[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Great pho, exactly what I was looking for. [[HIGHLIGHT]]No fancy atmosphere, just calm vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Came late on a Wednesday night and was the only party eating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was nice and simple read more

Pho Vietnam - Pho 13. Phở Tái - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious food! Kind owner and staff . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Relaxing to calm to eat here but I wish it got more foot traffic since the food is really good and consistent![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We ordered takeout. I had the seafood Pho full of delicious shrimp and other fish. Noodles were glass, as chosen. Broth was delicious. My hubby had the chicken Pho. Super good. Full of meat and flavorful broth. They give you a separate bag with the basil, lemons, sprouts. It was hot (raining outside) and hit the spot. They deliver too! read more

Food quality isn't great. Could be because "Authentic food"? Not pretty presentations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But the place is very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

It's not easy to find good bbq pork pho. In here, they have THE BEST I've ever tried. They allowed me to customize my pho with the bbq pork and broth of my choice. Really yummy. Also, portions are big. It's worth the price. read more

I was feeling miserable with a cold/flu and homesick, their Pho Ga almost made me cry it was so good. Sweet, warm, and deliciously fragrant. This chicken soup really is like a warm hug from your mom. read more

Stopped in on my way home from work and got the bun Bo hue! Broth was flavorful, meat was tender and veggies were fresh. Quick and friendly service and very casual ambience. read more

Pho Vietnam - 29. Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pho was great but the lemongrass fish a bit oily. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Space is nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and some dishes very reasonably priced. The pho was big, tasty, and probably what I should have ordered too. read more

Pho Vietnam - lemongrass fish - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I think that this is the best Pho place in town. The broth is amazing. They give great portion sizes and it's not too expensive. Totally recommend this place if you want good Pho. Also try the spring rolls, they have great peanut sauce!! read more

Not great not bad, but the price is just right. It's my go to spot when I'm in the neighborhood The mini Imperial rolls aren't any good. Seems to be lacking seasoning. The pork chop with shredded pork and rice has tons of meat. Too bad it doesn't come with a fried egg. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Never has been packed full of customers unless I'm going at the wrong time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Classic Asian service. read more

I've been here a number of times over the years when visiting SFO. Mainly because I really enjoy Vietnamese food and this place has been consistently average. I guess I keep hoping they step up their game a little bit. First off they have some knock off sriracha sauce from Dollar General and hoisin sauce that probably comes in a five gallon bucket. If they are cutting corners there, you can only imagine what else they cut corners on. Additionally, their prices are too high for what you get. A bowl of pho is $19.95 and like I said, it's average. Unfortunately the service is even worse. Not once did a server check on me during my meal. When I was finished, I had to walk in the kitchen to get someone's attention. Anyway, hopefully the owners will read this and put a little more effort into the food and service. read more

Cute pho restaurant with very nice owners. The pho was rich in beef flavor and the meat was nice and soft. I ordered a well done flank, brisket, and beef balls. The broth was very beefy and tasty. I don't think they use msg so the flavor is real and not as salty but I didn't mind because I add my own sauces which include enough salt and spice. The price is decent for the amount of pho you get and the overall experience was so nice. read more

Pho Vietnam - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Honestly, the best Pho hands down. Oh, and the imperial rolls! Been coming here for at least 5 years and we were terrified it wasn't coming back after Covid. Thank goodness. We need to keep local places like this around! read more

Pho Vietnam - Imperial rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I still dream of the green curry! Absolutely spectacular meal, my dad and I really enjoyed our lunch.

I literally went to two different places before here looking for a good pho spot and this was the last place open I come in this man wouldn't even let me walk into the door unless I paid you. I'm looking at everybody else's table and he let them pay as soon as their food was done disrespectful older gentleman, but I guess it's just racial profiling, [[HIGHLIGHT]]anyways the place was all right[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Pho Vietnam - Alright pho the noodles are kinda soggy - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got the "plain noodle soup" for takeout and thought it was wonderful. I usually get pho when I'm not feeling too well so just need the broth and flavor. Chose chicken broth which had depth and didn't just taste like plain bone broth. Came with a full quart container, box of noodles with green onions, parsley and fried onion, a generous amount, as well as a full bag of pho veggies. Came out to just over $15 after tax. This is the most expensive pho place I've seen in the city but I will gladly purchase again. Only takeout quam was the green onions, parsley and fried onion were boxed on top of the hot noodles as opposed to separate or with the other veggies. read more

3.5 stars We came here during lunch and ordered a few items. We ordered two orders each of the eggrolls and the spring rolls. The spring rolls are pretty classic. Rice paper wrapped with veggies, vermicelli noodles, and shrimp then served with a peanut sauce. The eggrolls are on the small side but it also pretty good. I ordered the shrimp garlic noodle. While the taste was pretty good, it was more on the salty side. The service was a little slow but understandable. There was only one server working the whole time we were there. He took the orders, served the food, and cleaned the tables for all of the occupied tables. read more

tried this place for the first time w a buddy today. i didn't think much of pho vietnam on first sight. However, i know when i am proven wrong!!! the combo beef pho is pretty darn good! delicious broth - fresh and homemade. soft yummy noodles! viet coffee was strong too. the waiter was a quiet, but efficient older fellow...good service. comfy spot. give it a try, especially on a rainy day... read more

Good pho the spring rolls was disappointing as no meat but I should have checked prior to ordering. Take out was good packing.

Best pho in the city! They have many specialty phos that you don't find in other restaurants. My fav is bun bo hue - Super authentic. All their dishes are fresh and full of flavor. Highly recommend this place! read more

All you need is a bowl of chicken pho. My friend lives in Sac and this was one of her favorite places. She brought us here and all of us got the chicken pho. I love how simple the menu is, it's literally only one page which makes it easier to make a decision. We got lucky in getting a table before the lunch crowd came in. Broth is super tasty and warms your soul on a Sunday morning. I usually am the type to finish my bowl of pho but there was a LOT of noodles and I actually had leftovers. If only this place was closer to SF so that I can come here more often, for now it has to be a stop on my way through Sacramento. read more

They reopened 7/5! I'd never been there but my GF said she'd been there a bunch a while back. I showed up around 2p to get my usual meal of Pho and Imperial Rolls. Their imperial rolls are a little different in that they're chicken instead of pork&shrimp like most places make em. They also use eggroll wrappers instead of the rice paper wrappers so they're not the way I prefer them but they were still tasty. They showed up with an accompaniment of lettuce, rice noodles, mint, carrots and fish sauce - very tasty. I always put the chili garlic sauce in the fish sauce for that kick, I recommend you try that if you haven't already. I got the Dac Biet aka the bowl of everything. Their broth was good but it could've actually been a tad saltier. The star of the show was their brisket - it was perfect and really truly great. I also really liked that they sliced their tendon cuts thinner than most places, made it easier to eat, also just the right texture for me. All in all, I'd call it a win. read more

I walk along Polk a lot and am disappointed to say I've never stopped in to Pho Vietnam until a friend started Yelping for local noodle places nearby around Nob Hill. It's a small, no-frills hole-in-the-wall with some artwork on the walls and , easy-to-miss if you're not looking for it, but you shouldn't miss it: this is some good, hearty pho run by a family! Our order was taken and water glasses were filled by a determined mother-daughter duo. I ordered the #12 (slices of rare steak and beef meatballs) and my friend ordered the #13 (slices of rare steak). I loved the beef balls but as mentioned in other reviews, they were cut into quarters. The noodles were a perfect thickness and length--they were pretty easy to slurp. The soup flavor was basic but got the job done, warming our stomachs. It's a bit pricey for pho, but given the location, I'm not sure what people expect. There's quite a bit of seating and it'd be good for groups. I'll be back to try the other dishes--they have cool drinks and desserts, as well as rice plates and non-pho noodle dishes. read more

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Excellent vermicelli! We were looking for a place to eat late on Christmas eve and we came across this place and were pleasantly surprised. Service was friendly and quick and the vermicelli was bomb. Super great ratio of sauce, noodles, meat, and veggies. I'd come back here again! read more

Pho Vietnam - Vermicelli with pork and spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing food, great service, and an abundance of food for the price! Every time I go to San Francisco this is a MUST stop place to eat. This place beats every place I've ever tried here at home, hands down the best for pho! The spring rolls are also amazing! read more

Pretty tasty, I come here on weekends sometimes and there's a normal flow of people that come in. So far ive tried the bun bo hue and #23 both with broth and dry. I liked it better dry because these clear noodles are easier to pick up when the broth doesn'tcoat it. I can also pick out certain ingrediemts easier since there's no broth to hide them. This dish has a lot of protein in it with the ground turkey and seafood. As for the bun bo hue, no surprises with this dish, your typical spicy soup dish. There are a bunch of options and i intend on trying their raw beef dish because it looks so flavorful in the photo. Restrooms are for customers only but they tend to get a lot of random walk ins from foot traffic on the strip. read more

Pho Vietnam - #23 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came to town for a surgical procedure, and broth was recommended for the first day of recovery. Having had pho from a different location for lunch, I suggested it for dinner. Pho Vietnam is one block over from our hotel. I walked in and was helped right away. Before long I had my pho ga and (wonton egg noodle soup) in hand. I was thinking of how to separate the broth from the noodles and meat with the limitations of hotel life as I opened the bag. It was all separate! Nearly a quart of broth. Easy. For mine, it had the wontons in it, and I stirred in my jalapeños, bean sprouts, noodles, basil, and all the rest. Chopsticks, forks, spoons and napkins were all in the bag. Delicious. We should have just gotten one to share, but now I guess lunch is taken care of for tomorrow. read more

HUGE portion sizes - and I can eat a lot! The noodle soup/pho here is a bit pricier ~$15, compared to normal but definitely worth it. A great, no frills place for when you're just in need of a big bowl of warm soup :) read more

Pho Vietnam - #24 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

honest food and good people! The service is cordial , and the food is on point and expediently delicious

Your classic Vietnamese eatery. Reminded me of Pho 43 in Phoenix, AZ. I had the classic Pho Ga (chicken pho), and my friend had the vermicelli. I thoroughly enjoyed my platter: it was hot, full of delicious noodles, great flavors, but lacking in terms of the amount of meat. The chili on the side complimented the soup very well, and I was given enough bean sprouts to leave very content. My friend noted that her vermicelli was good, but not spectacular. It fulfilled a craving, but left much to be desired. The service was good; waitresses were attentive as to who was coming into the store and when clients were ready for their checks. Overall, I would return and would recommend this place to friends read more

Pho Vietnam - Pho Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I ordered the 5 spice and the beef pho with the spring rolls. I really liked everything I got! Super friendly owners. I think the atmosphere might make people overlook the spot but I think this might be the best in the area. read more

It doesn't look like much from the outside, nor from the inside to be honest, but this place packs a punch! The service was quick and cordial and the menu is broad and undeniably authentic. Portion sizes are big, which is ideal in my book. The Chicken pho was great, definitely a favorite of mine. The broth was a great balance between savory, sweet, and briny. The added ginger provides a nice, welcomed kick. I also have to say - probably the tastiest chicken I've had in a bowl of pho! The only downside to this place is I've come a few times looking to get some dinner and they're closed, yet their online hours say open. Though, this is not too uncommon in a post-pandemic San Francisco. Definitely recommend this spot on Polk St for some good Vietnamese grub. read more

Pho Vietnam - 16. Pho Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I'd walk a mile for a good bowl of pho, but even more adventurously, I'd take my life in my hands and take the 19 through the 'Loin if that was the goal. In this case, Jamie W. and I just took the California Street cable car over Nob Hill and jumped off at Polk to get here. Thank goodness, as the pho at Pho Vietnam is merely decent. What makes the difference between great and middling pho is the broth. Turtle Tower, at least the original one on Larkin, does it right, while others not so much. I'd put this pho in the middle of the pack. Good enough to slurp but not enough to remember for a return visit. Part of the problem is that the waitress refuses to crack a smile here. Not sure why the frown, but it made us feel like we were being sent to our room for our supper. Things started on a promising note with the $3 half order of the Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon) which were crispy-fresh with the standard combo of shrimp, lettuce and vermicelli noodles accompanied by a thick, dark peanut sauce (see photo). What was weird was that I thought I ordered the full portion for the both of us to share, but we let is pass since more food was coming. Jamie felt he took a wrong turn with an order of the $8.75 Grilled Pork with Imperial Rolls (Com Thit Nuong, 3 Cha Gio), which turned out to be blandly generic in flavor and execution (see photo). He also went for the small $3.50 bowl of Beef Ball Soup (Chen Bo Vien) but couldn't quite get over the rubbery texture of the balls for reasons that were all too clear (see photo). So I was the one that went for the pho, the big $8.25 bowl of Pho Dac Biet with all the meat fit to eat - the rare steak, the well done flank, the brisket, the tendon, the tripe and the beef balls (yes, me too...) And of course, it came with the thin vermicelli noodles, the snap-ready bean sprouts, the basil, the lemon wedges, and the pepper slices (see photo). Everything was there that you would expect from a combo bowl of pho, but the beef broth was just too diluted to lend any flavor impact. That was the most disappointing aspect to my dish, and uncharacteristically, I left most of the broth in my bowl. Oh well, it was worth a shot. And please smile, will ya? FOOD - 3 stars...middling Vietnamese fare would put it somewhere near the DMZ, wouldn't it? AMBIANCE - 3 stars...large, sunny space but... SERVICE - 2 stars...unhappy, unsunny people serve here TOTAL - 3 stars...I'd walk a mile for good pho, so I better keep walking to Little Saigon read more

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I love PHO and love trying all the places around my new work neighborhood. My friend turned me on to this place and we have now been here a couple times. My favorite pho is the rare beef with this beef meatballs. I love adding lots of jalapenos, basil and sriracha hearts. Usually one bowl will leave me really full, but it's so delcious that I always attempt to eat it all. My friend will order different dishes including the chicken noodle and won ton soups. Everything looks pretty great, service is fast and the food is always affordable. read more

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Disclaimer: I came here a few years ago and never pressed published on my review. MSG MSG MSG. When I went here, it was not very busy, which I should have taken as a sign. But I was craving pho, so we decided to try it anyways. Service was decent, very short wait, but boy, the soup was SALTY. Fairly disappointing and didn't satisfy my cravings. read more