Delicious food and fantastic service. The cashier was incredibly patient and helpful; he answered many questions about the menu items. In addition, I really liked the oxtail pho. The meat was tender and well-cooked. I could pull it off the bone with my chopsticks. Finally, the decor was fun and captivating. I really like the drawing of the cartoon bill from the classic "I'm just a bill" song:-) I spent a long time just taking in all the figures that are all over the walls. read more

My family and I stopped here for dinner when we were visiting DC, our second time but first was at a different location. They were pretty busy we did have to wait for seating but such a cute spot, love their wall decor! Service was great, I have nothing bad to say about Phowheels! Food was delicious! Pho was on point definitely authentic taste, and their oxtail banh mi was amazing! Definitely would love to come back here again! 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Pho Wheels in three words... I. Modern II. Extraordinary III. Delicious From the outside aesthetic to the drive-through this place is nothing like mini have seen or tasted it before. The service is impeccable. The food is delicious and goes beyond your normal Vietnamese place. I'm talking wings not your normal cheesesteaks and of course Pho, AND so much more. I could go on and on about this place, but I'd rather not I'd rather jump in my car and go back there to order another meal. It's very good! You'd either eat it all and be stuffed, or have a lot leftover because the serving sizes are generous! I can't wait to go back. read more

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We've been coming to Pho Wheel since they first opened, and the consistency has honestly been impressive. The food always tastes fresh and flavorful, the service is consistently welcoming, and the restaurant itself is always clean. Even the bathrooms are stocked and well maintained, which says a lot about the level of care they put into the place. The atmosphere feels very family-oriented and comfortable, and every once in a while you'll see the owner there, which is always nice. You can usually tell when a restaurant has happy employees because it shows in both the food and the service, and I'm sure the owner plays a huge role in creating that environment. We truly hope Phowheels continues to grow and be successful while keeping the same welcoming vibe that has made us keep coming back. read more

Friendly service and a drive-thru! I have been following Phowheels for the past few years, first trying them in their food truck in Friendship Heights. I was excited to see they opened a Brick + Mortar store in Burtonsville. The signage is great, very creative with nods to the local area. When I walked inside, I was greeted right away and had friendly service at the cash register. I ordered the honey garlic wings, and the pork belly on bahn mi. The wings were very crispy and came with a coconut ranch which was delicious. I would've liked a little bit more flavor/spice for my wings, but they were good. The pork belly bahn mi was good, fresh roll, and they accommodated me by putting the garlic aïoli on the side. They have tables and chairs outside by the drive-thru, which was nice to sit outside. Plenty of free parking in the Burtonsville Crossing parking lot. My one piece of feedback is that the bathrooms could use a deep clean. The floors were very dirty. read more

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I'm so glad we found this place! They serve unique Vietnamese street food with a creative twist. We ordered the pho cheesesteak bánh mì and the chicken bánh mì, and both were packed with flavor. The cheesesteak had that signature pho-spiced taste and an amazing cheese pull. They also offer rice bowls and pho noodle soups. Ordering is simple -- you place your order at the counter and pick it up when it's ready. The service was fast and friendly, and the whole experience was great. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I had a great experience with the Phowheels team! We went through the drive through and the staff member we spoke to was super extroverted and welcoming. She took the time to answer all of our questions about the menu and made recommendations. I ordered the fried veggie eggrolls and the oxtail cheesesteak. I loved the egg roll (crispy and standard flavor), but was not a huge fan of the cheesesteak. The cheese was mild and super creamy, which I am not a big fan of on sandwiches. That was totally my mistake while ordering; I should have considered the type of cheese used. I think I would have enjoyed the banh mirria way more, and intend to try it next time. Outside of the cheese, the cheesesteak was a good portion size and they didn't skimp on the meat. The broth was tasty and savory (but not overly salty). Although the cheesesteak may not have been my preference, my family loved it. I definitely need to try a few more items on their menu to solidify my opinion, but overall the restaurant is a great vibe and a unique addition to the area. read more

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I remember when Phowheels started as a food truck and I would make sure I stalked their social media to find out where they would be for the day. I'm so proud of the owners and happy they have yet another brick and mortar location! Their phô is definitely in my top 5. I usually order the oxtail phô or the brisket. The broth is light and aromatic -- very comforting. The rice noodles are cooked perfectly. Let's talk about the oxtail, shall we? So tender and flavorful! I like to order take-out so I can get down the way I want lol. The inside is relatively small, and on a cold night, you may not find a seat! Definitely check them out! Cheers! read more

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Besides being the first Vietnamese food drive-thru in MD, Phowheels has one of the most unique menus I've seen - and so many oxtail dishes! This is Vietnamese street food and they've made some bold twist to classic dishes - I especially like their "bo-khirria" items, which is a twist on Birria beef, which is dipped into their savory Vietnamese beef stew (bo kho broth). Their fusion tacos were also tasty and the Shaky Beef Rice Bowl was marinated well. At first it seems a little pricey for a fast-casual type place, but the portions are good and the freshness of the ingredients are worth it! And you can't beat the super friendly service there with the cute cartoon drawings all around! read more

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Customer service is excellent. From the moment we pulled up (yes, they have a drive-thru, which is super convenient), the staff was friendly, patient, and genuinely welcoming. Inside, they were attentive, checked in regularly, and made sure everything was taken care of. Service is definitely a standout. The pho itself was flavorful with a rich, aromatic broth. It's on the expensive side compared to other pho places, so it feels more like a treat yourself kind of spot rather than an everyday go to. The banh mi was really good! Fresh bread with a nice crunch on the outside and soft inside, and the fillings were well-balanced and tasty. I'd absolutely order that again. The wings were a bit of a letdown. While the flavor was actually really good, they were very oily and had a lot more breading than meat. The wings themselves were pretty small, so it felt like you were mostly eating crispy coating. I didn't love that the food dined in was served in paper bowls with plastic cutlery. I did love that they included icons on the menu next to items that contain certain allergens. I feel seeeen. Overall: great service, solid pho and banh mi, convenient drive-thru, but pricey. I'd come back, especially for the banh mi and the friendly service. read more

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This place was popping on a Saturday night! Lots of seating though. The anime art on the walls was a nice touch. I think one of the managers was cashiering because he was so personable and friendly. All the workers seemed to care about this establishment. Wings 7/10: Crispy and delicious. Didn't feel too oily in the moment. Banh mi dac biet 11/10: easily the best of the 3. So flavorful with the pate and so refreshing with the carrots/cucumbers. I don't even like cucumbers but this meal made me appreciate them more. Oxtail cheesesteak banh mi 7/10: on the heavier side. apparently even better reheated a day later. Overall, I wish the banh mi was more toasted to give a better crunch. read more

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This place is a really cool and unique fusion concept. Taking the best aspects of Latino cuisine and mixing it with Vietnamese and South Asian. The chicken roti tacos were mind blowing, totally new experience having a soy marinated chicken thigh with a Thai panang curry sauce in a multi layer buttery roti. Their regular cheesesteak is one of my favorite cheesesteaks ever, the meat is tender and they use a stringy laughing cow cheese that's much better imo than the current meta, the coopers sharp white cheddar. Their birria consume is also executes really cool fusion by having Vietnamese pho spices. read more

Phowheels - Food Trucks Near Me - Burtonsville, Maryland

First time here and ordered the vegetarian egg rolls, much netter than chinese or thai spring rolls, and the onion tofu roti which was amazing. Service was friendly and quick. We'll definitely be back, read more

The lemon pepper wings had a really good flavor. The honey garlic not so much. I didn't like how the skin just crumbled. It's like they put too much batter or something. My cousin got the oxtail cheese steak and said it was decent. The staff are super friendly and serve with a smile on their face. The place looks clean. Fun atmosphere to hang out. With a nice shopping center. read more

Phowheels - Honey garlic wings - Food Trucks Near Me - Burtonsville, Maryland

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I've been trying to get here for a while, and I'm so glad I finally made it! I ordered the brisket pho, and as soon as I took a sip of the broth, I was hooked! I ended up ordering the pho again two days later. It was so flavorful. When i went in person to order, the guy at the register was so nice and patient with me. I loved the addition of the fresh thai basil and bean sprouts. If you like spicy, definitely get the chili oil. It's an amazing addition. I can't wait to try other things on the menu. read more

Phowheels - Brisket pho - Food Trucks Near Me - Burtonsville, Maryland

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I really wanted to try the pho but being short on time, I had to get a rice bowl because I think pho needs to be eaten at a table when it's right out of the kitchen. I ordered the chicken thigh rice bowl and it was prepared quite quickly. It came in a square container which was very hard to eat because the flaps kept getting in my way. My first bite was very hard rice. I thought to myself, surely this is not what this dish is supposed to be! Maybe I just got a bit of dried rice because the rest of the bowl was fine with soft rice as it should be. I thought the chicken was dry and flavorless. My favorite ingredient was just the pickled veggies. I really wanted to like this place and I'm willing to give it another try later. read more

Phowheels - Food Trucks Near Me - Burtonsville, Maryland

First I would like to take a moment to appreciate being acknowledged and welcomed as soon as I entered the establishment. This means so much to me as a customer that the restaurant appreciates your presence, business and support. Secondly as soon as you walk in you take in the amazing aroma. This visit was my first time here so I needed a minute to look over the impressive menu. So many choices to choose from. I recommend the chicken and shrimp eggrolls, the fried chicken wings and the oxtail pho. The meat was so tender, just falling off the bone. The pho was so flavorful with fresh ingredients such as basil, cilantro and scallions. Just amazing! Make sure to wash it all down with Vietnamese coffee, Thai tea or fresh coconut juices. I can't wait to come back to try more items off the menu. See you soon! read more

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Phenomenal owner and great eats. Food is definitely made with love and I love the vibes here. The art in the store is amazing also. Will definitely be back with more people! Dont remember the name but the Vietnamese roll was amazing read more

I'll was surprised for the place; I wasn't expecting too much from this, but the classic menu items are decent and I love the experimental menu items. The best item I had were definitely the oxtail eggrolls. Oxtail eggrolls were definitely a new thing. I never had something like it and they even gave full broth to dip it with which actually went very well with the cheesy beefy interior. No veggies, noodles, cabbage, or any other typical egg roll ingredients so it was definitely on the savory side. 100% for meat lovers. The exterior was wonderfully crispy and the broth was seasoned well enough to give an aromatic, deep hearty flavor to these oxtail egg rolls. The pho is pretty good. I'll say it's a little bit better than average but nothing crazy. More depth in flavor and more umami. I've had places were pretty similar, so this was just typical. But this place is legit. The broth will form a gelatinous texture if refrigerated, which is a hallmark sign of actual bones and collagen being in the broth. I really like the atmosphere and the customer service is top-notch. The guy who was at the register was very nice and very welcoming made it made everything feel a lot more special. He was also checking in on us semi-often just to make sure our food was good. The atmosphere is very bright and modern. I feel like it's a good spot to hang out with friends and get some cool food if you like pho. I'm sure you'll find this place pretty decent. read more

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What a nice fast casual place to have in the Burtonsville. We ordered the oxtail tacos and chicken thigh banh with fries. Skip the fries but definitely get the oxtail tacos - the roti canai flatbread was the star of the show!! Nice amount of oxtail and pretty moist. The chicken banh kk was filling and well seasoned as well. Ample parking in the shopping center and helpful staff members! read more

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I used to rave about the fusion and classic banh mi from Phowheels but I am unsure what happened or why they must have changed the bread they use? The banh mi tastes totally different from the previous times I've eaten here... the bread does not hold well and becomes soggy and it is not as crispy, light, and airy as before. I was so ready to share the hype with friends and family and ordered 10 banh mi to go. When I opened the boxes, I already noticed the banh mi was much smaller and imagine my further disappointment when I bit into one that was beyond soggy. Even after placing it in the airfryer, the texture didn't improve. Perhaps, it was a bad day but I am hoping Phowheels will improve on their banh mi. read more

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Wow, this place was so amazing! Friendly staff and delicious food! Their menu has so many things I wanted to try but I opted for the oxtail pho and I got a brisket cheesesteak to go! They have a drive through, which is crazy and the service is too notch. The two ladies working the front were pleasant and friendly and made us feel so welcomed! Bathroom was nice and clean. Only thing is it may be difficult to find seating depending on the crowd but this place is awesome! Give them a visit if you're interested! read more

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Customer service is great and fast, polite and efficient.. the food is fresh and delightful. I would recommend if you're look for Vietnamese and can't find a good one this fusion spot has what you need.. from a guy that lived in LA for 7 and a half years experiencing the cultures in a variety within the bounds of California. I look for places like this to bring me a bit closer to my taste buds... the space is nice inside and I'll for sure come back. Also, the beautiful cashier today Jennifer, was delightful and she brightens up the customers with smiles and laughs. I can honestly say I'm convinced this will be a go to spot for me.. if you're in burtonsville, go check them out. read more

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For so long Burtonsville has had almost no good food and Phowheels changed all that. I used to order from Phowheels at my office in DC so I was amped when I found out they were coming to Burtonsville Crossing. The Pho spectacular, (the broth is rich and there are a ton of delicious options and don't get me started on the Ox Tail broth!). They have so many different offerings you can get something different and delicious every visit. My personal favorites are the rice bowls. Each is delicious and filling and you get more than enough in every order. The shaky Beef is unmatched. Their Bo-Khirria egg rolls and broth are amazing and cheesy. The tacos are always a delicious go-to and the Banh Mi and Cheesesteaks are also fantastic. The wings are amazing too! Their Honey Garlic are crispy and delicious with their coconut ranch dipping sauce. Basically you can't go wrong here unless you don't go. The owners did their thing here and the staff is fast, efficient and fun. This place is a perfect fit for Burtonsville and the surrounding area. So glad to have PhoWheels close by! read more

Food AMAZING! Service 2 thumbs UP! Ambience GREAT! From the minute I entered I was warmly greeted by Jonathan. I ordered the shaky beef tacos and an iced Thai tea. Both were a 10 outta 10! read more

Phowheels - Food Trucks Near Me - Burtonsville, Maryland

I wasn't in the mood for pho but the variety they had SHOCKED me. Their birria roti tacos were AMAZING as was the oxtail cheesesteak banh mi sandwich. They both came with a dipping sauce (broth like) that completely added to the flavor. I never imagined a fusion like this working but it's one of my top places now. Also the fact that the restaurant is drive thru and it has beautiful black and white art inside makes it easy to get on the go or to go inside with friends. Laidback vibe read more

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Good Folks come with me to experience the ONLY Vietnamese Pho drive thur on the East Coast!! What's Pho? It's a Vietnamese soup that uses a beef stock, & rice noodles. GET HERE, GET SOME, and stay in your car!! Yep...I STAMPED everything I got too!! Go get what I got, & YOU tell me!! . Where I am: @phowheels . Location Reviewed: 15707 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville M.D. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Thai Tea ($7 black tea with milk, & sugar). Refreshing, & sweet like a vanilla shake!! STAMP!! Their Wings ($11.98 three honey garlic whole wings with cilantro, onion, & a coconut ranch dip). Garlicky, sweet, & crunchy with an exotic dip!! STAMP!! Their Bo Khirria Egg Rolls ($11.98 Vietnamese braised beef with mozzarella cheese inside a fried egg roll, & their beef stew broth to dip). Cheesy, meaty, flavorful, & tasty!! STAMP!! Their Oxtail Cheesesteak ($24.98 with oxtail, cilantro, peppers, onions, mozzarella, & their beef broth). Juicy, meaty, well flavored, & savory dipped in that broth!! STAMP!! Their Chicken Breast Pho ($15.98 with chicken breast, oxtail bone broth, rice noodles, jalapeños, onions, cilantro, basil, & lime). I added that Hosin sauce, & it just made what was already STAMPED, even better!! STAMP!! Their Shaky Beef Rice Bowl ($21.98 with marinated prime rib, rice, scallion oil, cucumber, pickled carrot, & a fried egg). Full of flavor, & fulfilling!! STAMP!! From @caiabakehouse Their Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cake ($14 chocolate cake, with Kanfeh, & pistachio). Rich decadent chocolate, & pistachio!! . Customer Service: On Point. . Parking: Decent, if you're not going through the drive through!! . Recommendations: Get everything I got, & you tell me!! . Accessibility: It's is wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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When I tell you this is a place you have to try, I mean it! Everything I ordered was fresh and made to order. I started with the chicken wings--perfectly crispy--and I highly recommend pairing them with the dipping sauce they come with. I also tried the chicken egg rolls, which were packed with flavor and generously filled, and the roti chicken tacos, which were absolutely bursting with flavor. To top it off, I had a Thai tea--so delicious! Don't forget to try the purple sweet potato cake you won't be disappointed. The space itself is super cute, with amazing artistry on the walls that makes it feel unique and welcoming. The service was impeccable, and I even had the pleasure of meeting the owner, who was so down-to-earth and inviting. He personally welcomed my friend and me back, which made the experience even more special. read more

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Always always amazing. It's always great when an establishment that started with great service and food, STILL has great service and food!

We use to eat at their food truck and also at their spot at National Landing but so happy they've opened up in Burtonsville. Food is so legit! The best tasting item on their menu is the shaky beef Banh Mi. They use really high quality beef and is so flavorful, Their pho broth is perfect too! Not too clove-y and full of beef flavor and they don't skimp on the meats! read more

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The food is pretty good but I wouldn't recommend it for the prices. I remember when they had their food truck and I would go often and even recommend them! But the brick and mortar store didn't capture the same quality that the food truck used to have. The new store is GORGEOUS! They really have poured a lot of love into it. Unfortunately, the wait was long and an order for 3 people was about $100. It was pricing wasn't the best and the staff wasn't as friendly as I once remembered. When we came a lot of the items we were going to get weren't ready. I will give them another change in the future. I just didn't find the value with the price of the items. read more

I ordered the Honey Garlic wings (3). They are pricey but the wings are massive. They are made to order - waited a few minutes. The smell was amazing and I couldn't wait to try them. I bit into a wing and I must say ... the flavors were flavoring! Dipped in the ranch and yum!!!! Def worth it!! read more

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Not a matter of if it good or bad. I did not order the Pho so, I cannot make a decision on that. The service was quick and friendly staff make this a great chill-out spot. The walls are an artist's mind trip. I promise to try the Pho on my next visit. read more

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Best pho spot in the DMV! I've had Pho Wheels since their humble beginnings as a food truck and their food never disappoints! Visited their brick and mortar restaurant here in Maryland and we were blown away by how good the food is here. Pho is always solid and we also tried their birria egg rolls which were chef's kiss! Plenty of free parking, clean restaurant and great staff. Decent amount of seating inside for those who want to dine in. The only small thing I hope for in the future they utilize actual bowls and utensils for those dining in rather than the disposable to go containers. Will continue to support and patronize! So good! read more

Phowheels - Storefront - Food Trucks Near Me - Burtonsville, Maryland

I've been a fan of their food truck for years, so was happy to find out their store opening in my area! First few weeks were insane, the line was out the door when I tried to come, so I ended up coming a month later after their opening. Luckily it was a late Sunday evening with no wait. Chill ambiance inside with neat artwork all around! Food was delicious--but keeping in mind that this place is "Viet fusion". There's a decent variety of food items! Got the Pho Dac Biet, Bo Khirria Tacos, and Oxtail Cheesesteak Banh Mi. Everything was well-flavored and loaded with lots of meat--they are generous! The Pho broth was flavored enough that I didn't feel the need to add hoisin sauce, but the meat served was a bit too well-done for my preference. Tacos were so good--the 5 hrs braised beef shank was so tender and juicy, and the Bo Kho dipping sauce made the overall taste so much better. The Oxtail Cheesesteak was unique, and had a sweet kick to it--good ratio of the tender meat and veggie filling vs. breading. The food is served in paper silverware and disposable utensils, like that "to-go" feeling--would have prefer it didn't feel like I was eating out of a food truck, but an actual restaurant. read more

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A Modern Twist on Vietnamese Street Food at Phowheel After spotting a glowing 5-star Yelp review for Phowheel, I knew I had to try it. Nestled in the revitalized Burtonsville Crossing shopping center, this spot offers a fresh take on Vietnamese street food. The space is spacious, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and even features a convenient drive-thru window--perfect for a quick bite. The food was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. While most dishes are reasonably priced, some specialties lean toward the pricier side. Here's what we tried: -Oxtail Pho: Rich, aromatic broth with melt-in-your-mouth tender oxtail. - Oxtail Cheesesteak Banh Mi: A delicious fusion--succulent oxtail, gooey cheese, and crispy toasted bread. A solid choice for modern Vietnamese comfort food! read more

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Food is good - a bit salty but the meat was savory and juicy. Be weary of a surcharge if you decide to get no ice in your thai tea. High energy place- the owners remind me of how they present on social media. I supported this place when it was a food truck and I would again! read more

Located in the newly renovated burtonsville crossing. Decorated with black and white cartoon, comic, and anime characters. Service is friendly. You order and pay at the counter. And have some tables and counter space for indoor dining We ordered the honey garlic wings, Bo-birria tacos, and the Bo-kho stew, as well as a canned Foco coconut juice. The Bo-birria tacos were awesome. Sooooo good. So much oxtail stuffed in their taco with pho dipping sauce. 10/10 especially with the egg. Bo-kho was very good stew. Again lots of oxtail meat was delicious, but I felt like if I had some rice I would have really loved it. The honey glazed chicken wings were good, but I personally am not a fan of corn meal breading. The texture of the breading is not what I think of when I am eating wings. Overall very good food. A little pricey compared to regular birria, but you get a lot more meat. Also $5 for the coconut canned drink is kind of crazy. But I still would definitely eat here especially since it is so close to home. Need to support the local establishments. read more

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I ordered the birria bahn mi and the ox tail cheese steak to go. I also ordered a Vietnamese ice coffee. In my opinion the ice coffee is not Vietnamese ice coffee, its more of a caramel coffee and its very sweet. I LOVE Veit ice coffee so I was a little disappointed, but if you like caramel, you will love it. The both sandwiches were very flavorful and the broth was essentially pho broth, which was very good. The astetic of the restaurant is amazing. Especially if you are an anime lover/gamer. I also love the DC and Vietnamese touches. read more

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Wow there was a line at opening 12pm on a Friday! The wait wasn't too long (maybe like 10 min to order then 20 min wait for the food?) They were able to pump the food out at a decent pace. The brisket banhmi cheesesteak was good. The cheese was nice and melty into the meat. It was nice and fatty and not too dry, but definitely rich and unfortunately our sandwich did not have any of the pickled veggies it was supposed to. We realized too late as we were commenting how rich the sandwich was and needed the acid to cut the richness and we already ate most of the sandwich. The oxtail pho was also yummy. They definitely spice their broth more, which I enjoyed. But since they serve everything in take out containers it was kind of a small soup bowl (compared to usual pho places). Got 3 large pieces of oxtail that were meaty and fall off the bone tender. I think the broth was good (wish there was more) and I don't think they used much msg or salt cuz I wasn't overly thirsty after eating this. For the $25 price tag definitely wish there was more soup and noodles (cuz I loveeee drinking soup. One of the reasons I get pho). Overall food quality is good! But honestly the food is really pricey. I would def come back to try their other menu items - they do a great job at modernizing and fusing viet! But, I wouldn't come back for pho since there was cheaper, comparable places. The oxtail was good. But if I want soupy - other places give more for the value. read more

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