Pretty good. Went here for lunch and the place was busy. Unfortunately there was only one waiter and the manager. Felt bad for the waiter as he was also the busboy. Took us a little bit of time to be seated and get our orders which had to be corrected a couple of times When the food came out, it was pretty good. We order the Special Pho Zen Appetizer platter Vermicelli noodles with beef Vietnamese iced coffee Pho was pretty good, flavorful with plenty of protein. Noodles were good too. The appetizer platter had crunch egg rolls, fried dumplings, spring rolls, and marinated chicken. All fresh and made accurately. Tasty. Coffee was made with Cafe Du Monde, so old school traditional. Tasty too. Overall recommend if you can be a little patient with the service. Nice folks. read more

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Ordered to go and got a large beef combo pho, the guy asked me pick 4 meats and I picked two different steaks , brisket n meatballs lol it was to go, so maybe he thought I wouldn't find out when I get home. But he only gave me a few brisket pieces and two half cut meatballs....I ordered a Large. This is a small and pretty much everything was wrong Was the past owner^^ New owners are great!! The food was better the service was much better and the restaurant just looks cleaner . Prices for the egg rolls and spring rolls are a little steep. But the pho is priced well and great flavor. Will be coming back to try the banh mi Update , came back to try the banh mi. And it was terrible ima stick to the pho. The pork was all hairy and it was microwaved meat you can tell 100% . Microwaved meat in a sandwich is never good . read more

Walked a mile to get to this place to eat and it was closed. Hours listed and google shows it's upload to be open read more

Pho Zen Texas - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great meal. This place has been there for a while and we finally gave it a shot in January. I noticed a sign that says under new management out front and if that's the case then they are paying attention to quality. The pork had great seasoning and was lean and tender. The fried rice was excellent and my wife's Pho also good. We ordered fresh spring rolls as an app and I'm pretty sure one of the chefs made them to order. I would highly recommend trying Pho Zen! read more

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This is a seemingly great place, and a truly favorite pastime of mine. That's why it was horrible to learn that Pho Zen is a repeat offender of The Houston Health Department. The location has been, at times, temporarily closed due to failure to address "roaches, flies, rodents and other pests on the premises." Please, please remedy these health hazards! You guys have been great and I want to continue dining here (as I have since you took over Quizno's) without you being shutdown or anyone getting sick. Please take your customers' well-being seriously. We like you. Please respect us. https://houston-tx.healthinspections.us/media/search.cfm?q=d&f=62333A1A-5056-A20F-9E7FEFD7E21B793F&i=2C3082FB-5056-A20F-9E4D14CD46A3B6B6&sd=09/30/2019&ed=10/15/2019&z=ALL&m=LIKE&maxrows=10&e=Pho%20zen&tp=ALL# read more

Pho Zen Texas - Although seemingly good, and a truly favorite pastime of mine, Pho Zen is a repeat offender of The Houston Health Department. - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Worst Vietnamese coffee I have ever had. It was extremely strong and the bottom part was extremely dark and super thick sludge that was not even mixed in well or drinkable. Do not waste your money trying it. read more

Pho Zen Texas - 75. Vietnamese Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went there for lunch on Friday afternoon. The place is small and inviting, very cutely decorated. The aroma of all the goodies being concocted in the kitchen welcomes you as you step through the doors. I'm going to guess the waitress and waiter were also the owners? They were kind and very attentive. The food...ah the food! We had Pho, spring rolls and fresh lemonade. The soup was piping hot how I like it, the spring rolls fresh and the lemonade on point. The freshness of the soybeans was impressive. Crispy and crunchy. Not a bit brownish and soggy like at some places. Def recommend this place, this just became the new place to go for Pho. read more

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So I was a bit scared to come here due to the mixed reviews but I'm glad I did. The place was very clean and the service was exceptional. We were greeted once we entered and we sat a table. The waiter brought the menu fast and got our orders started. The egg rolls came out fast and were steaming they were also devious ! Can go wrong with that. The boba smoothie was okay nothing wrong on their part I just don't think I wanted that flavor even tho I asked for it. The pho was delicious my husband enjoyed his too and he's pretty picky about pho broth. I'll give this place a 3.7/5. read more

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Sadly gone downhill. Ladies working here are very rude. I have tried for days to order to go from here and the phone lines are just beeping. I decided to go today to the restaurant. On arrival I asked what the correct phone number was so my office could order to-go, the lady grabbed the phone which had been "off the hook" and acted surprised. But, I have been calling since they opened this morning 5 hours ago. I do not understand how they did not realize that not one to-go order had been placed. This is the 3rd time trying to call on separate days where the phone has been off the hook. Weird. Only one person eating inside at 6pm on Saturday. Food, to-go order took 20 min for 2 order of spring rolls and vermicelli. I heard the microwave going off so I know it wasn't freshly cooked. Very sad experience. Yucky. read more

I was very excited to have another pho option in the area. I stopped in at 7:50pm on a Tuesday and noticed that they close at 8. I asked if they could accommodate a to-go order and they were super nice about it and even thanked me for being considerate of them. I glanced over the menu and went with my standard test-a-new-pho-place order: pho tai and com thit nuong. Altogether I waited around 10 minutes. In that time, at least 2 other people came in for to-go orders and one couple for dine-in, all of which were taken care of. Only one couple was turned away when they showed up right at 8pm and were told that the kitchen was closed. I got my food and went home to check the goods. Pho tai w/ rare beef and meatballs: the broth was very aromatic but lacked beefiness. Noodles and rare beef were fine, meatballs were a little tough. They either forgot (I hope) or just don't give out the bag of veggies/accoutrements that come with. I don't need the veg, but I do need the lime/sriacha/hoisin. What's worse is that I somehow had run out of sriacha at home and only had a lemon :( So it ended up being lemon/chili paste/hoisin instead. Com thit nuong cha gio (grilled pork rice plate w/ eggroll): I'm glad this came with the eggroll so I could try it without getting a whole order. Better still because the eggroll was just so-so. The pork was done well and they use the regular (not crushed) rice. The nuoc mam is a bit sweeter and less spicy than other versions I've had. I'll let this place get it's bearings for a bit and try again. So far, it's ok for a quick fix but I'll still have to go a bit farther to get better pho. read more

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So I visited again a 2nd time finally on another weeknight and had a pleasant experience. The waitstaff was very attentive and friendly. My correct drink and food order came out in no time and even the owner came by my table to ask how everything was going. A much different experience from my first visit and I'm glad I gave them another chance. It appears they have hired a few new wait staff as well, so business must be doing well. If one of their only negatives is that they close early....that isn't really all that bad for a new business. read more

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This was my first experience at Pho Zen.The food was very delicious authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Love the fresh dumpling soup,the sea food was very fresh and very well prepared. Delicious fillet of beef.Black peppers shrimp and squid was to die for.Service was excellent, read more

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It's my first time here and the chicken noodle soup is so GOOOOOD!!!! My friend also like her spring roll and fried rice. We will be back again. read more

Pho Zen Texas - Chicken noodle soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Dropped a star because they had stopped offering tripe. I asked for tripe and he said "we stopped serving it two months ago". I was sad and he said "hold on let me go in the back and see if there is any" Um sir I don't want tripe that been sitting around for two months......yikes! read more

Drove by this place a few times and decided to try it out. The food was so good, not to mention they were completely accommodating to altering some of their menu items. The vermicelli was simple and fresh and the tofu was incredible too. Would definitely come by again read more

Pho Zen Texas - Vermicelli with Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have not been here for a long while and noticed that the restaurant is definitely looks like it is under new ownership. The decor and cash desk have totally been changed and I believe for the better. I ordered the pho with brisket and meatballs and the broth was flavorful. However the only negative I can say of it that they seemed to be very low on the protein portion and extremely high on the noodles portion. Parking is also a pain in the butt! I came quite early around 10:30am and there was only one slot available for me luckily! read more

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Had to wait a long time for pho The couple inside the kitchen seemed nice but the employee working as cashier was rude Will not visit again read more

This place is so unfriendly and just cut and dry. I ordered a beef Pho and sweet and sour chicken w/ a side of fried rice. The total was 25 dollars and the portions were not only small, but the broccoli was not fully cooked, and the fried rice had a horrible burnt smell to it. We returned it thinking it was burnt but I'm guessing they just needed to clean they grill because it still came back the same. When I called to complain about to Burnt fried rice they tried to tell me I couldn't replace it because I "Looked at my food before I left" I was confused because that doesn't mean that I tasted the burnt taste just because I checked to make sure all my food was there. Only reason I'm giving them 2 stars is because the Pho was decent I didn't have to add much & it tasted good. But customer service is trash and the food isn't all that good so I won't be back. read more

I ordered chicken pad thai. I don't think a Vietnamese restaurant should be in the business of serving Thai food if they can't make it. It wasn't tangy enough and the chicken used was cheap. Moreover it was loaded with onions and green peppers. The bill was $14. I approached the register to pay and gave the waiter $26 in cash. I told him I need $10 back. He took a long time to figure it out. read more

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The food here was amazing and very reasonably priced for everything we ate. We had spring rolls, pho, and so much more. The service was efficient and the new owner was so sweet and accommodating. My friends and I will indefinitely be back to try some off the other menu items! read more

We ordered the egg rolls, white meat pho, & lemon grass beef. The portions are very generous. Served hot in a timely fashion. Kim took care of us who is always so sweet. Homey little shop and they always have good music in the background. read more

Pho Zen Texas - A bowl of comfort. I always enjoy this restaurant. Wonderful food. Friendly faces. Cost friendly. & very time efficient. - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nothing like a warm bowl of Pho on a cold 65° winter day. (This is Houston people!) I'm not really a Pho gal, but soooo many people die by it. I've been scrimmaging around town to discover some that I like. I think I've found it! Aesthetically, Pho Zen could use a little TLC, but the food was really good. Plus, the portions were super generous. I tried the brisket + rare steak regular size Pho (HUGE) with a chicken Bánh mì. I may have stuffed myself a *bit* too much, but it was worth it. The Jasmine sweet tea was also quite tasty and a perfect compliment to my lunch. This place was a little cheaper than other Westchase Vietnamese spots, but the reigning neighborhood for cheap AND delicious Viet food is still Bellaire. read more

Pho Zen Texas - Regular size brisket + rare steak Pho. Generous portions! ($8.50) - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ordered chicken and rice dish. The food was good, but they seemed short staffed. We were not greeted when we walked in. There were many tables that had not been cleared off with dirty dishes. There was only one waitress and she never checked on us after ordering. Had to get our own menus and they were out of many things. read more

I've been here twice before and liked the food then, but this time just made me not want to go back. For starters, I checked out the menu from a picture posted on Yelp a couple months ago, just to be sure of the prices, and sure enough, that menu was no longer in existence. Granted, the menu was nicer than the last, with bright colors and bold font, but the prices increased -_- I was really craving a Thai Tea, but to go from $1.50 to $3.50 a glass?! I don't think so. I went ahead and ordered a children's chicken pho, and when they brought it, it was filled with purple onions and cilantro, which I absolutely hate. The last two times I ate here, those were not in the soup. Instead of asking for another one, I just picked everything out, but there was still some cilantro floating around. Lastly, the chicken was so over cooked and dry. Not enjoyable at all, and this experience is just not worth coming back when there are so many other pho places around this area that charge less. read more

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So I think I've found my go-to restaurant heaven and it's here at Pho Zen. Let me start by saying all of the items I've had from the menu have been exceptional, the ingredients are fresh. The service is AMAZING! Annd they allow you to bring your own wine bottle for a small corkage fee read more

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Delicious food, very sweet owners. Called for pickup and my order was ready as soon as I got there

Very good customer service and the food is excellent. They are very kind. We enjoyed our pho. Definitely a spot to go back to.

I was looking for a pho place nearby my job to get lunch with my mom. I saw this place was close, but it had 3.5 stars so I was skeptical. We came in and both got a small bowl of pho with beef tenderloiin and tendon. Let me just say, that was some of the BEST pho Ive ever had. Im a food snob, so I thought the reviews would hold true, but their broth was so tasty, the meat was so tender, and the rice noodles were perfect. On top of that, the small bowl easily filled us both up! Also, their vietnamese iced coffee was super good, I just wished they had filled the cup up more. I definitely recommend giving this place a try, ill be back again! read more

After a long day at work I decided that it was time for some Pho.. weather was perfect for this tasty dish along with some Jasmine tea. I've seen this little spot but never stopped by until today. I wouldn't say that this is the best place for Pho because we have some competition out there but it is fairly descent. It doesn't have that restaurant feel to it, more like a mini lunch place. The staff was friendly and attentive. I have no major complaints but it wouldn't be one of my favorite spots. Aside from that it's located at a convenient location and if your trying to avoid traffic then it wouldn't hurt to try it out for yourself. read more

Pho Zen Texas - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

The large Special Pho was excellent! I came here when I was the only person & the wait staff seems to be in a hurry to get my order but other than than it was excellent! I recommend this place because I came to this late afternoon there was plenty of parking space! read more

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She hung up on us twice. So mean. We were ordering something to go and pick up and she was so mean

I've been coming here since back when it was a Quiznos! LOL! But anyway, I have nothing but good things to say about Pho Zen. I love Pho, I love Bahn Mis, I love Pork Chops, I love all cuisine Vietnamese. This place does it right! This is NOT a biased review. (This message brought to you by Gatorade) read more

Pho Zen Texas - Number 7 on the menu: Brisket, Meatballs and Goodness. - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Phoned in an order and was told that it would be 10 to 15 minutes. I called from the car so I walked in and waited. First the cook didn't show up and there were people waiting for their food in the restaurant. I asked to pay but was told my food was not done yet. It was a total of 32 minutes from time on the pay receipt to when I received the order. I asked 3 times is it correct and everything in the tightly wrapped to go. I asked for the owner and was told they were not in. Well I ordered rice plate with pork and I received a chicken thigh. I ordered the Vietnamese spring rolls and after 1 bite I sat it to the side. I think the shrimp was left at room temperature because it was giving off an ammonia smell. I don't think that I'll be coming back. I prefer anyplace in Bellaire to thus or Vietnamese poblano place in spring branch read more

Pho Zen Texas - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Delicious! I mean, dang this was good... Now, you might ask what makes this place so good and I'd simply answer, "its simplicity!" Many times you just want the food you came in for to be delicious and Pho Zen, didnt disappoint. The options were plentiful and hit the nail on the head. I even decided to throw in some quail eggs in my chicken bowl just to add a lil different flavor. I'd highly recommend this place and say that its a great date spot as its intimate enough to have a great 1on1 discussion. read more

Comforting pho and Vietnamese standards. The food is good and consistent. As is the service - Matt and Kim are very welcoming. This is definitely my go-to pho spot in west Houston! read more

Pho Zen Texas - Rare steak pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had a wonderful experience with friends! Great friendly service and amazing appetizers and wonderful delicious food! Will definitely recommend to friends! Matt and Kimie are very accommodating and very gifted!!! Such talents! read more

Pho Zen Texas - Amazing clams! - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

They are very friendly and the good was good. Hot and fresh with lots of vegetables. Thank you read more

Pho Zen Texas - Chicken and shrimp pho. Pork pot stickers. They are very friendly and will bring it out to your car. Thank you. - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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If I could leave half a star I would. Horrible food. Horrible service. Low quality for a high price. Definitely won't ever be coming back. Asked for ice coffee it never came. Asked for an extra fork multiple times also never received it. The hot sauce on the table looks like it has never been cleaned. There are many other pho places for much cheaper that have way better food. Very disappointing. read more

In the last couple of months I have ordered Pho at 3 other restaurants and wasn't able to consume it due to poor taste and high salt content. About three years ago I ate at Pho Zen rude waitress and terrible food preparation. Today they greeted me like a king and the Pho was the best ever. Although some distance from home I will be eating Vietnamese food at Pho Zen. I am not big on giving 5 stars however due to the tremendous turnaround I give Pho Zen 5 Stars. Great ambience that made you feel at home and seem to make the food taste better. Not like hurry up eat and get out. Thanks to all at Pho Zen for making my day pleasant!!! read more

Was there today at 17:58 and we are regular customers. Ordered a Banh Mi n requested fries. Fries were available on another plate which was on he menu but the lady waitress that was there said no we could not order fries. My husband asked if they had them and she said yes of course but they are not available w a Sandwich. We asked for manager but she said he/she was not in. Poor customer service. And she was not polite but rather rude. We go there weekly n spend about 40 plus every time. My husband told you u are willing to loose 2 good customer over an order of fries.... she laughed and apologized for not being able to change the menu. Geez!!!! We asked for our tea receipt and left. read more

Pho Zen Texas - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas