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    Pho Xe Lua

    3.9 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    All the rice plates and prices! Very good price
    Emmanuel M.

    Perfect sit down get served Pho and Vietnamese food restaurant! Chicken or beef pho is flavorful and clean tasting! Quickly get a table and servers' will hand you a menu to order from. Easy to understand what is on the menu with the images of the food included and in english writing. This is a perfect place for first timers and anyone looking for authentic Pho! Great ambiance with plenty of tables and chairs, they get super busy on the weekends and lunch rush times! A+

    Junsheng X.

    Great prices and great portions here. Broth was kind of light and meat pieces for their pho and pho ga are not the best. Good viet coffee though

    Pho
    Alana E.

    Yum! I love this place. I showed up on a weekday around lunchtime with a friend; the outside is dated and looks a little run down, but the food is incredible and the inside is lovingly maintained. We both got bowls of pho, which were brought out very quickly. The portions are enormous and so flavorful! You would never guess that the price is as low as it is. This is definitely going to be my new go-to when I'm in Sac.

    #1 Combination pho bowl - Awesome Bowl!
    Chuck M.

    Another great experience at Pho Xe Lua with my brother. This place is truly a hidden gem and offers a genuine cultural dining experience. The menu is extensive, and everything we've tried has been fantastic. On our first visit, we were recommended #62--and it did not disappoint. After that, we knew we had to come back and try what they're really known for: their pho. This time, we both ordered the #1 combination pho bowl. The portions were huge, loaded with a great variety of meats, all in generous amounts. I went with the extra-large bowl--which was probably more than I needed (next time I'll stick with a large)--but it was absolutely worth it. We also ordered the ribs and egg rolls, and both were excellent additions to the meal. The service was good, and the pho itself was well above average--rich, flavorful, and satisfying. While the location is a bit off the beaten path, it's absolutely worth the visit. I'm already looking forward to coming back again soon. Great food, great experience, every time.

    Shrimp & Boiled Pork Spring Roll
    Alice H.

    We were in the town and wanted to explore some good pho, and found this place on my want to go list. I ordered the small Combination House Special beef rice noodle soup; it came with rare steak, flank, brisket, tendon, tripe, and beef balls. It also came with a good amount of side veggies, which was a big plus. The broth was decent, and the portion was generous. I honestly doubted whether it was really a small bowl. I also tried their Shrimp & Boiled Pork Spring Rolls. This was a letdown; the wrapper was loose, and the pork was quite dry. Even though the rolls were huge, I didn't find anything special about them. I ordered the Vietnamese Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk as well, and this was another disappointment. The coffee was not strong enough or sweet enough, and it ended up being quite bitter. This was my first time having a Vietnamese coffee that tasted bitter. I would recommend skipping their Vietnamese coffee.

    Pho Dac Biet
    David W.

    I may have found my go-to spot for pho! The size large pho dac biet comes in ridiculously generous portions for only $15. I don't think I've ever encountered this much value at any other Vietnamese restaurant. The broth tastes above average and I liked the tripe+meatballs the most out of the assorted proteins. I also sampled my friend's charbroiled pork and rice which deserves equal praise. Similar to the pho, it's a huge portion and has an excellent savory flavor to it. Acceptably clean restrooms (ahem, by Viet restaurant standards) and well-kept dining area. Get ready to big back at this restaurant.

    #15: large phở bò viên (pho with beef balls)
    Savannah R.

    This review is slightly overdue. I visited Pho Xe Lua in Sacramento, CA [5331 Stockton Blvd] on Thursday, 10/30/25, around 10 AM. I ordered the #15: large phở bò viên (pho with beef balls). The bowl was huge and filling, and the broth was extremely palatable. The entire soup was comforting, especially on a chilly day. The interior of the restaurant had plenty of tables and chairs available. The service was friendly and attentive, and the price points were fairly affordable. Pho Xe Lua is one of my favorite pho restaurants in Sacramento. I will definitely return in the future.

    grilled beef vermicelli noodles
    Jeron W.

    We were recommended Pho Xe Lua by a friend so we decided to swing by for lunch on a Saturday. The restaurant is quite big so fortunately we were able to get seated quickly. We got the shrimp spring rolls, grilled beef vermicelli noodles, and a viet iced coffee the shrimp spring rolls were not bad flavor wise, but I felt that it was wrapped kind of loosely the grilled beef vermicelli noodles were served on a plate, which was the first time I got a plate for this dish. Usually I get it in a bowl. However serving wise, it was quite a big plate of vermicelli noodles and the grilled beef had good flavor. The coffee was a little lacking, just not sweet enough for viet iced coffee. I think Pho Xe Lua is not bad, definitely good value for what you get

    Sampler (appetizers)

    Fast service, tasty food, large restaurant! We were visiting family and we all wanted pho. We decided to give this place a try and it's our new favorite! We ordered an appetizer sampler to start. It was delicious and had something each of us liked. The beef was cooked perfectly tender! Comes with fried prawns, wontons (crab cheese) with sweet and sour dipping sauce, salt and pepper calamari, egg rolls with dipping sauce, and teriyaki beef. Entrees: Bún bò Huế broth was spicy and fragrant. The noodles had a perfect chew and the meat was tender. I will say I wish the pork hock was a bit chewy for my liking and I wish it was cooked down more. A small was a generous portion that I appreciated for the price. đặc biệt was also nicely fragrant with perfectly tender meat. Ambiance: This restaurant is large and can accommodate a lot of guests. Although there was quite a large lunch rush, we were seated promptly. We went on a weekday and it seemed like the go to lunch spot for construction workers, business men, and families. Tables, sauce containers , and utensils were all clean. Payment: When ready you will take note of your table number and head to the front. Tell them your table number and they will ring you up. I was able to pay card. I'm not sure if there is a minimum payment to use a card so keep that in mind. Overall: 4.5/5 rating. Would definitely come back again and try some other dishes.

    Egg Crepe Pancake
    Christopher L.

    Have you ever wanted a mountain of food? If not, Pho Xue Le is for you lol. The pho bowls are insanely huge. They use soup bowls used for banquets that should be for 12 bowls of soup but for one massive bowl of pho. Recently wanted to try something new, and every other dish is also just as big! Don't expect much from service, but it's not that bad lol. Upon the entrance there is a water feature that doesn't look like it's been turned on in quite a while, and it does look sad, but don't let that get you down! Maybe they are saving the water bill because they put so much soup in the pho!

    Rich W.

    Old school Vietnamese spot; I believe one of a handful that opens at 9:00am! Decided to stop in after a meeting, and sure glad I did! Greeted immediately upon entering and was seated within seconds. Ambience a little dated, with the traditional light green paint and decor of Chinese characters prob Chinese New Year decor. Menu is very extensive and broad, from Pho to rice plates to stir fry items to noodle dishes to boba drinks! I got the medium rare beef with tripe pho (I don't really do the other traditional items) and also had fried chicken wings (8 to an order). Pho broth was flavorful, and the noodles were plentiful along with fresh produce. Beef and tripe were decent amount. The wings...best I've had in a while...came out piping hot ...plump, juicy and flavorful. I would highly recommend this place if you're hungry and have a craving for Pho for breakfast! Expect to pay a bit for an entree and appetizer; I got outta there paying $33 including tips. Not disappointed though!

    Melissa G.

    I came to Pho Xe Lua with the intention of ordering pho, but once I saw the menu, I realized they had a great variety of options beyond just soups. Their appetizers also looked really tempting, but I didn't have the appetite to go all out that day. I ended up ordering the shrimp curry over rice, and let me tell you -- it was such an amazing plate. I haven't had something this flavorful and satisfying in a long time. The curry was rich, well-seasoned, and comforting without being too heavy. It also came with a bowl of broth on the side, which I assume is meant to be poured over the rice. I didn't use it since I prefer my rice not too wet, but I did take a sip at the end and it was incredibly flavorful on its own. I also ordered a taro drink without boba, and it was super creamy and smooth -- exactly how a good taro drink should be. I forgot what my friend ordered, but it's shown in the photos, and I did try a bite of his dish, which was also really good. We came during the week around 2 PM, and it wasn't busy at all. We were seated right away, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, this was a great visit, and I definitely want to come back to try more items on the menu -- including the pho next time. Highly recommend giving this place a try if you're in the area.

    Be N.

    First time where. Location look sketchy from the outside. Spacious and clean on the inside. Loving the large painting they have. Combination Phở was ok, let hubby. Noodles was too soggy. Broth not very flavorful. Fish sauce fried chicken wings: I LOVE it! Batter shrimp: Tom Rang Moi: it was good but needs a little more flavor. Good services. Will go again to try other food.

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    The beef stew pho and pork rice plate was really good. The food came out fast and was able to accommodate a large group of us.

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    Waitress was disrespectful because my girlfriend couldn't understand what was said in English. Will not come back to this place again.

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    Their pho is the best in Sacramento!! Must try the pad Thai as well! Good customer service

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    Ask the Community - Pho Xe Lua

    Do you have vegan options (no eggs, dairy, fish, meat)?

    Yes, we have vegan options. We have tofu spring rolls, pepper salted tofu, and vegetarian broth. You can order a vegetarian pho with vegetarian soup base. The default soup is chicken so please let us know you prefer vegetarian.

    Is the pho gluten free (does the broth contain any boullion, soy sauce, hoisin or other gluten seasonings or sauces)?

    It does not contain any of the listed items. We use bones for our broth.

    Do you offer keto noodles?

    Hello, Our noodles are made of rice or egg. I don’t believe they are Keto.

    Are there any gluten free noodles available?

    The rice noodles used in our pho is gluten free as they are made of rice and not wheat.

    Do you guys cater and where can I find the cater menu?

    We offer trays for pick up. We have two sizes, 10 x 20 and 20 x 20. Please call 916-451-8838 for pricing as it depends on what you order. All party trays need to be paid at the time of ordering.

    Anyone used a gift card here? I bought one online but they won't accept it, the last few times I went.

    Please call the restaurant and ask for Tina.

    Is your pho and broth gluten free?

    No.

    Do you happen to have a vegetarian pho option? Like if I order Pho, can I request vegetarian broth and tofu instead of the meat broth and meat?

    Yes, we do. Please specify that you want vegetarian broth as chicken broth is the default. You can add white or deep fried tofu for $3.50. The rest are all vegetables, no meat.

    Do they have banh mi sandwiches here? I don't see it on their menu but seen someone post a picture of it

    Not that I've ever seen.

    Do they do party trays or catering?

    Yes, they do. They offer a 10 x 12 party tray for a lot of items and it fits 30 pieces of the Cream Cheese Wontons or Pepper Salted Wings. Are you looking for something in particular?

    Do they have a ground beef or ground pork and ginger based pho? I've had this at some other places and loved it.

    Hi Nicole, I'm pretty sure I've never seen that there. They used to do it at Pho Saigon Bay and it was amazing but I hear they changed it there...

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