Ba's is a nice space, with exposed brick and character, and professional staff. We found the food…read morequality solid but uneven. I had the bún (rice noodles) with grilled chicken and charred prawns. The first bite was good: prawns were excellent, lightly cooked, moist with a smoky sweet char. The second bite included nicely herbed noodles with fresh, good quality lettuce, mint and cilantro. The third bite, and majority of the dish unfortunately, contained overcooked, chewy chicken. The fish sauce mixture lacked birds eye chili, acid and seasoning. Dry chicken dominated, but ironically components that require more delicate treatment were prepared well. The fried spring rolls (cha gio) were greasy, missing that blistered, bubbly skin.. My companion ordered a strawberry matcha and the vegetarian bún: nice and herby and green, but lacking that good flavor (chili, acid) in the Nước Chấm fish sauce. It shouldn't be solely up to sriracha to get a dish to the right flavors. In all, a nice spot aesthetically and friendly staff but while dishes had super fresh veg and some solid proteins, other proteins were overcooked and our dishes were missed some of the flavors we love to see in Vietnamese food.

I am fond of PHO and I'm loving this restaurant's Pho! The taste is one of the best I've…read moreexperienced in the past decades. Btw, the wife likes their sandwich, also very tasty. 5 stars for sure. I would recommend this restaurant to my friends with no hesitation at all. To complete the review, the service is good and the ambiance is good. I would give 5 stars as well.

I have to calibrate my expectations compared to PDX. But overall they do have some kinks to work…read moreout. It was a quiet Sunday when the football team was away so it wasn't pandemonium. But the market parking is always full, so parking is challenging here. First impressions weren't great in all aspects... there were 3 tables in total but we had to wait to order. Although we did get the complementary shrimp chips and water immediately. THE WATER TASTES FUNNY... like a hint of dishwashing liquid was still there, it was not just me, I asked the entire table and they agreed. It's a great space so definitely hip... but not without a cost... trendy location means higher burden for the business and higher prices. I didn't think I'd see a pho special priced at $24 yet in Oregon but here we are. Granted bone marrow is not cheap and it's a very unique rendition. The other problem is the volume of noodles... literally the cheapest part of the dish... there was very little for a $24 bowl. We asked for extra noodles and they obliged for $2. Also that bone marrow was DIVINE if you're into that... but yet again... it's "butter" so what do I eat it with? The tiny amount of noodles or the fried donut that has a lot of oil content as well... my answer is... MORE NOODLES! Oddly enough the bun xeo which usually is a lot of work to put together the omelette was a good value. Yet once again just the lettuce pieces. I'm comparing to pretty much every PDX joint... which gives more than 3 lettuce leaves... because honestly the omelette has enough protein to make at least 5. They need to rethink this. Certain herbs are harder to get and we're in Eugene, the palate is different but more than just mint would be nice. Flavor wise it was fine... and I enjoyed it albeit on the tame side. The Staff was very attentive on water refills and clearing dishes. A lot of potential... but some things are just off balance.

SOLID 3.5 stars. Service: 3.2 (off to bad start)…read moreFood: 3.5 (a little lacking) Ambience: 5.0 Long overdue review of this newish Vietnamese restaurant in the Market District. I set my expectations low since I live in the SF Bay Area, where there are multiple cities with "Little Saigon" districts. Upon entering, we had to wait a bit before any staff person saw us to and get seated. They didn't seem overly, busy, so I'll attribute it to being short staffed, growing pains and still relatively new. The restaurant was very open and spacious. We were eventually seated at one of the taller tables in the front of the house many of the other patrons were seated at tables in the back of the house. Once seated though, our server provided an overview of the menu, recommendations and his personal favorites. We were given a small dish of shrimp chips...a childhood reminder for me and it was a nice touch. They were freshly fried, crisp and not greasy. We ordered the pho bo tai ($19), bahn xeo ($17) and the com chien (fried rice). Firstly, the com chien, a family recipe, was amazing! I was really impressed with this dish and would order it again. The banh xeo was a bit lacking--it wasn't bad, but nothing really memorable about this dish. While it was generously stuffed with bean sprouts/veggies, pork and a couple pieces of shrimp, the downside was it made the batter a bit soggy and the crispness vanished--pretty at presentation, it did not hold up well and fell apart while eating. The Vietnamese coffee was strong but it had a strange aftertaste--kind of soapy. The pho was alright--nothing stand out about it. There was plenty of meatballs, sliced beef and lots of broth. With the exception of getting seen & getting seated, service was good. Our server was attentive, checking on us regularly. Overall, I may check it out again and try other menu items on my next trip to Eugene.

This is such a good spot. You won't find better Vietnamese food anywhere near by, so so so yummy. I…read morehad the spicy beef pho and it was phenomenal, I still think about it weeks later.

Come here if you want to experience the best pho in town. We've tried so much of their menu over…read morethe years - everything is always delicious. My family and I have been coming here for over 16 years and it just seems to get better and better. Warm and welcoming - service is great and fast. Small family owned business.

The service was very friendly, and we got a table right away! I think this is a more popular…read moretakeout restaurant, but they have a decent amount of dining area. The shrimp salad rolls were very good, and the peanut sauce was rich and flavorful. I think the curry chicken dish lacked in curry seasoning, but the pad thai was delicious.

Still great food even with new name. Been eating here for years and not disappointed with the…read morechange in management. Great salad rolls and bobo tea. Nice, helpful staff

Terrific sandwiches. The staff is friendly and helpful. You can ask for degree of Spicyness you…read morewant. Best salad rolls in town.

Favorite spot truly never misses. Very affordable with delicious food. The owners are so lovely as…read morewell.

Amazing pho, best pho I've had since moving from California! Friendly service as well.read more

Greetings, fellow Yelpies, When judging authentic pho, the…read morefoundation lies in the broth--its depth and balance set the standard for the entire dish and define whether expectations are met. Unfortunately, the pho here missed that mark, though the crispy chicken offered a pleasant reprieve and deserved recognition. I remain optimistic that the chef will refine their approach and deliver a truly traditional pho broth in future visits. Cheers The Dutchman

I thought I'd check out Simply Pho in Salem, OR after seeing a performance at The Historic Elsinore…read moreTheater. This Vietnamese restaurant is in a small shopping center with several other Asian restaurants as well, and has plenty of parking in the lot. First off, the folks who work here are very kind and attentive. I was quickly seated, and given a rundown of the menu before the waitress left to get water and utensils. When they returned in 3 minutes they were ready to take my order, and were receptive to my requested modifications to the dish. My steaming hot pho arrived about five minutes after I ordered it. The broth has a great flavor, and didn't seem too salty or oily. The aromatics were fresh, clean and plentiful. My only critique is that the noodles were about 15% overcooked. The restaurant uses noodles that seem a little more substantive than what I'm normally served, which I really liked. Overall, I had an enjoyable experience and I'd consider returning to try their other dishes.

Last time I came here was six years ago. It's just really far from where I live, but we were in the…read morearea and needed a quick lunch. We ordered a soba noodle veggie Ramen and the standard pork Ramen. I thought it was weird. The Ramen didn't come with corn and I had to pay a dollar for a scoop of corn to be added. They had friendly wait staff. The Ramen came quickly since it was after lunch hours I do think they could take some time and repair the bench seat that are torn and the bathroom was pretty messy looking.

We had a large group eat together there, they did a great job serving and the food was excellent as…read morewell

I went to lunch with my stepmom to Pho Keizer and had a very lovely lunch. The restaurant is in a…read morenew location in a meticulously renovated Sherri's restaurant building. Everything is immaculate and very nicely decorated. Once we were seated we were provided with an extensive menu of dining options. Everything on the menu looked incredible! I had difficulty choosing one thing, so I chose TWO! I chose the Banh Mi sandwich and the Wonton Noodle Soup. I love the type of rolls the sandwich was served on. The outside is crisp and flaky while the inside is soft and chewy. I asked for chicken as the meat choice. I enjoy how the carrots and cucumbers are sliced in a square straw. I think that provides a nice texture in every bite. The wonton noodle soup was delicious. I've never had soft wontons before. They've always been crispy nibbles on a side plate. I like that in this dish they were part of the soup. I was a little disappointed in the vermicelli noodles though. They were nicely done and very tasty, but there were so many that they clumped together and were difficult to get a bite of without getting a whole mouthful. Also of note were the drinks. I chose the pineapple tea and it was MARVELOUS! All in all, lunch was an amazing experience and I will always remember that meal with my stepmom.

Pho - Everything I only waited 5 minutes! This was my first…read moretime trying Vietnamese food- I really enjoyed this dish. They had good costumer service.

Service was kind and quick, food was amazing and the portion was huge!! The broth was so good:)…read more10/10 recommend!