Just to update my previous review: We continue to love this restaurant. I'm obsessed with the crispy egg noodle basket with seafood and my child now loves the pho with chicken. We also recently started drinking our Vietnamese espresso over ice (instead of hot) and it's delicious and nutty and such a treat. read more

Simply Pho & Grill - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I walked in and was immediately hit with, "Pickup?" I was actually there to eat, alone, like a mysterious main character, and it seemed to briefly stun the staff... not in a bad way, just like I'd broken some sort of unspoken restaurant algorithm. From there, things moved at lightning speed. My boba? Instant arrival. My app? Lightning speed. And my pho? Ordered separately and served in a flash. Now here's where it gets interesting: my dining experience turned into a full-on team relay event. One person took my order, another delivered it, a third checked on me, and I'm fairly certain a fourth spiritually supported me from across the room. Apparently I was a group project. But here's the real plot twist: my spring rolls arrived CUT IN HALF! At first, I was confused. Then intrigued. Then fully on board. Honestly? Revolutionary. Why isn't everyone doing this? Despite the coordinated chaos, the food was absolutely delicious and the portions were solid! read more

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Unfortunately I live super far so it's taken a while to come here but we had a Side Splitters show so we stopped in beforehand for dinner around 6pm. It wasn't too busy (but it picked way up!) and food came quickly. We got bun Bo and I think it was Phnom Penh style mi or something. Tasted like mi/hu tieu. It was really good. Lots of shrimp and quail eggs. Broth was clear and yummy. Bun Bo was good! I love the medium thick noodles. Definitely satisfying. They played I think classical/instrumental covers which I loved and allowed us to talk without yelling at the table. Service was great. Fast and nice servers! Checked on us a lot. read more

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We get Pho to go about 3-4x a month. Always perfect. We were in South Tampa not too long ago and got Pho from another place. It was good but not as good. read more

Simply Pho & Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Stopped by here today on a Sunday afternoon. The Yelp reviews were decent and it's close to our house so we decided to try it. We started with fresh rolls and crab rangoon. Both were delivered quickly and were fresh. For taste I would give them a 4 . I like more basil in my fresh rolls and real crab in the crab Rangoon. For the main course we both got vermicelli noodle dishes. I had grilled beef. The meal was reasonably good and the service was My only complaint was that it was just ok . There are several places around here that are much better for flavor and price. I may return in a pinch but I will go elsewhere for great flavor. read more

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This has been the best pho place in Florida that I've been to so far. Florida's water has a muggy aftertaste and often times the tap water AND pho broth has that smell. But here the pho tasted delicious and aromatic. It's very quick to come out. The ambiance inside the restaurant is cute especially in the evening it gives a romantic vibe. There isn't much on the table but you can ask for chili sauce and other add ons and the workers are very sweet and bring it to you with no problem. The only thing that I didn't really like was the meat had a little bit of a smell/after taste to it. But the broth was the star of the dish. Overall it was a pleasant experience and will most likely be coming back. read more

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We came here for lunch and were immediately greeted and seated at a booth. We got the spring rolls (soft) and the crab Rangoon to start our meal. Both were very tasty. I wish there had been a little more basil in the spring rolls. I then got the sautéed beef and onion vermicelli bowl. It was tasty and there was a good amount of beef in it. There is nothing I can point to that was bad about the meal, I have just had slightly better versions at other restaurants. The staff was very attentive and made sure our drinks were filled and we were happy with the meal. read more

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Always a good pick to grab something yummy and healthy. Hubby's likes the grilled porkchop meal and I love a yummy bowl of pho special. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu and the service is always nice read more

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The Basics: Simply Pho is located in Carrollwood off of Dale Mabry. The food tastes fresh and the service was good. The restaurant is nice inside and there is plenty of room, so a wait is unlikely. Things I like: I enjoyed everything I ordered. The Vegetable Pho (I got it with beef broth) was very good and I particularly enjoyed the Vegetarian Spring Rolls. Things I didn't like: I enjoyed all items I had, but I do believe the Pho at Saigon Bay in Temple Terrace is more flavorful and I prefer it. Overall, a good spot for Vietnamese food in the Carrollwood area. read more

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Fresh and tasty food, friendly staff. Clean and cozy. Good price. we will definitely come back Thanks guys read more

Simply Pho & Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I've been eating Pho for 20+ years and can honestly say this place is average at best. The broth is severly lacking flavor and forth XL size definitely not worth it. I ordered it intending to bring some home but honestly don't even want to bother since broth was so bland. The spring rolls were good but not worth the price for bland weak pho broth. Waiter apologized and admitted how broth isn't traditional since 'that's how people like it". read more

Stellar, will be back for sure! Wife and I shared the XL pho bowl which was perfect and large enough to share Thai tea on delightful and only $4 which is cheaper than other places around town Service was excellent and location had great vibes. Not sure what else you can ask for read more

Simply Pho & Grill - XL pho bowl, at least a half gallon of broth I shared with my wife, very reasonably priced ($18.99 if I recall correctly) - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I've worked in Elmhurst Queens New York for over 40 years. Many don't know that Elmhurst is one of New York's three chinatowns. That being the original in Manhattan and the other in Flushing. I'm mentioning that to give my bona fides as an asian food connoisseur. I've eaten vietnamese food over a hundred times. I at at Simply Pho the other night and I have to say that the food was some of the best I've ever had. I noticed that they had duck soup. Don't always see this in a vietnamese restaurant so I tried it. Spot on. Tender and tasty duck. The broth and noodles hit the mark. We started with fried dumplings and spring rolls. Solid My friend had a chicken lo mein type of dish. I did not try it, but it looked good. We also had fried rice, just because. Very good. Service was excellent. The restaurant and decor was warm and charming. I will be back next time I am in town. read more

Simply Pho & Grill - House Fried Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I have enjoyed this restaurant for years. My favorite Banh mi sandwich is amazing. The Pho is soooo delicious. Service is always attentive.

Did a to go order and the food was delicious. Fresh and piping hot. Everything was made perfectly to order and the staff were very friendly.

Having moved down from the DMV and tasting many delicious authentic pho, it's been hard to find that flavor down here until this place. Great service, authentic flavors, and one of the best pho I've ever had. read more

Simply Pho & Grill - Pho Special XL and regular choose 3 meats. - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Beautiful, dark wooded atmosphere, attentive wait staff and excellent food. I get all my favorites here, crispy egg rolls with sweet chili dipping sauce, big bowl of tender beef pho, and maybe some fried rice for later! read more

This is my go to spot for pho in the Carrollwood area! The warm pho will lift up your soul! The egg rolls here are one of our favorite too. It is not too greasy like others we have tried, it's crunchy, and the inside is filled with deliciousness. We tried the house salad for the first time and we were pleasantly surprised of how perfect it was! It is slightly spicy, but great nonetheless. The service is great, all the servers are kind and the ambiance is perfect because it is a family environment so you will see all the locals! Our family favorite! read more

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I've been to several Simply Pho's around the country and have enjoyed them all. This location however, is not my favorite. I love pho and having the right ingredients is a major part to the unique flavor that the Vietnamese noodle soup offers. Chili oil and fish sauce play a vital role in completing a desired taste I have learned to love. Cleanliness of the broth is also huge, without good broth it's hard to enjoy and really taste the authenticity of the soup. I found while eating the pho here the broth seemed to get cloudy and thick. Which to say it wasn't bad I still enjoyed it although just not as much as other places. Their fried egg rolls were really good and the service was fantastic. I would still recommend eating here because the noodles and the portions were on point. Most of all the service is what stood out. read more

Simply Pho & Grill - Build your own Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I've been searching for a good Pho restaurant since moving to Tampa. I've finally found it! The best part they have a perfect size kids Pho and you can even order a side of additional noodles for $2. Our server was friendly and the food comes out super fast! The restaurant is small no large tables mainly booths but we made it work for our family of 5. Check it out if your looking for some great Pho. read more

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Best for lunch, had the short ribs and oxtail pho, absolutely delicious . Clean place and great service.

Traditional Vietnamese dish (sautéed beef and onions, b6) was delicious. Authentic and fresh. Plenty of veggies and broth. Stir fried noodles were only okay but the other dish made up for it read more

Best pho I've ever had, who's is admittedly not much. Very clean, fast, and good prices.

This place is always consistently great!!! I've tried many different things, but my favorite is always the Spicy Noodle Soup. You can tell that all of the broth in their pho and other soups are cooked very well because they have a great depth of flavor. I also love that they still give you a great presentation even if you do take out. I have ordered from here well over a dozen times and I will continue to because they always deliver the goods!!! read more

Simply Pho & Grill - Spicy noodle soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I was here for a very first time and looking for a place that serve Vietnamese pho. Found this place on Yelp. Pho here was average. but I would like to come back next time if I have a chance to visit Tampa again. Good service. Fast and clean place. read more

Came on a Friday evening for dinner. Food was just OK ! They do get ToGo from locals - overall just A-ok for me. I really don't come here often even though it's very close to my house and just don't the street. read more

Simply Pho & Grill - Shrimp & Pork Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I felt the reviews I looked at prior summed this experience up fairly well but will provide my insight as well. We felt really unsure as to if we'd ever desire to come back and try again, but at the moment I don't think we would. To start, we got a $5 off $25 coupon in the mail, and it claimed to be the "best Vietnamese food in Tampa" so we took a chance and called it date night. Upon arriving, it was confusing. No guidance given and a guy who was a little misleading on if he was greeting or fully seating us. It was really slow when we arrived around 5:30-6 Saturday night, and he got us into a booth quickly. The place was small inside, though we never made it too far back, it appeared to be pretty tight for the dining area but suitable for their level of business. It wasn't overly cold in there as some reviews suggested, and I'm typically a cold person and was dressed for summer weather. I didn't feel the need for a cardigan or jacket. We ordered a large hot sake to share, and I got a sprite as a chaser. The Sprite had good amounts of syrup and the ratio tasted well set, weirdly one of the better fountain sodas I've had recently. We ordered the steamed dumplings as an appetizer and they were quite tasty! No complaints there and found the dark sauce on the table tasted almost better with them than the sauce provided. For our meals, I ordered filet mignon pho, which is the first time I've ever tried pho. He ordered the shaking beef and stated his reasoning was "I have no clue what it is as it doesn't tell me, but I hope a chefs special will be really good if they enjoy making it." His meal came out significantly before mine and almost looked and tasted like Americanized Chinese food, which he's not a fan of (but I am). He warned me that the beef was really over cooked and hard to bite and chew threw. The beef was also not cut well (as shown by his Barrel of Monkeys like picture) and we were not provided much with utensils so he had to saw through it with either his teeth or a fork. While the sauce was tasty, the beef was borderline inedible and tasted like it sat in a hot pan on the line cooking for days and not made to order, which would be easy to do and worthwhile for how good the sauce was. My pho I wanted to like it more than I did. The portion sizes are in fact huge, and I kept that in mind when ordering. It seems that the large portions may only apply to the pho though. I got a plate of toppers with little idea as to what some of it was but added what I knew I'd enjoy. He told me it had an odd flavor to it, and while I was hopeful it was that flavor that ruined the whole experience for me. I kept getting notes of warmth, like perhaps cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice. It threw me off majorly and was slightly off putting with the contents of the dish (and mixed with lime). After further deliberation we feel that it could be saffron potentially, but that's a flavor I'm less familiar with so can't say for sure. Overall- large pho portions, not really cold inside, confusing initially and slower service. Pros: the alcohol menu, wait times, and the dumplings. Cons: food quality, slow service. As I said prior, I'd be hesitant to eat here again but if we did, we'd both order something different as neither of us were pleased with either entree. If this is the best, we need to raise our bar. read more

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This is our first time visiting here and we love the food especially how close the location is from our place! The waitress was super friendly and food was brought out within 10 minutes. The space is a bit small so you might have a short wait during the weekends but we were able to get a table right away during the weekdays. We loved the pork chop and the pho as well as the Bo bun hue. The foods are super fresh and they are great especially on a cold day! We will definitely be visiting more often! read more

Simply Pho & Grill - Pho Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Best Pho place in Tampa! Favorites are the filet pho & the shrimp and pork spring roll appetizer! Usually get takeout but also has a nice peaceful ambiance in restaurant! They are always quick on to go orders and portions are big!!! read more

Simply Pho & Grill - Filet Pho Regular Takeout - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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So we found a Pho restaurant that's close to us! The location isna bit obscure and wouldn't have known about it without others telling us where it was since we dont drive down this road often. The restaurant is relatively small and has a nice hole in the wall feel to it. So I'll start off with what I didn't like, which is why they only got 4 stars. We walk in and there is a cashier counter in front. To the right there looks to be a station with menus. We assume we have to wait to be seated, which after 5 minutes of no greeting s from anyone was the case. We were seated, but it took another 15 minutes for a server to come take a drink order. At least we had time to figure out what we wanted. The good...the food of course! We got an order of steamed dumplings, a Pho special, and a wonton soup. The dumplings were good, and the sauce gave them some good complementary flavor. The Pho special was very good. The beef broth combined with the tripe, tendons, sliced beef and meatballs was outstanding. I just added some sriracha and I was content. My wife had the wonton soup, which was also very good. I wasnt sure what broth they used but it wasnt beef broth, but it was much better than others that we've had. The noodles in both were also a little softer than al dente, which is how we like it. Other places, the noodles tend to have a slight crunch to them (undercooked), but not here. When we were done the server packed our leftovers for us. Keep in mind many of their dishes have a regular and XL serving size. Regular was enough for us! We then promptly cashed out and were good to go. So at the end of the day, will we be back? As long as we as re not pressed for time, most definitely! If you have a party larger than six, be aware seating could be a problem. This place is definitely organized for 4 or less...good date night restaurrant! read more

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Food is great, service is good. The prices are very reasonable and it's in the neighborhood

New to town and this is my first stop for finding my new Pho spot. I don't think im going to have to keep searching! This is is the regular size and was so filling. I cant imagine what the XL is! read more

Simply Pho & Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We Simply, love Pho and grill in Carrollwood as they have many vegetarian appetizers, and entrées. They are always willing to remove meat out of their spring rolls, so I can enjoy a vegetarian version, and I love their peanut sauce to go with it. Their authentic Vietnamese dishes are simply wonderful! Lunch or dinner! This time I did not have their dessert, but I have had it before and they are large enough to split, but you might not want to read more

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Pho is one of those great dishes I've discovered in recent years that hits the spot when it's cold. Simply Pho and Grill is located in a plaza on the corner of Fletcher and Dale Mabry. It is between Core Life and the Hibachi place. I went at night and while the restaurant is a bit small, it has a sleek look. The coolest thing is the colored rectangular panels on the walls/aisles. It makes it look like a nightclub or a Riddler deathtrap from the Arkham video games. My server was nice. I decided to get seafood pho since that's something Ive never had before. I got my food in a few minutes with the usual accoutrements of sliced fresh jalapeno, mint, and sprouts. The only nitpick is that they don't have regular forks at the table. They have a soup spoon and chopsticks. When I use chopsticks, it's like I have the proficiency of a stroke patient. I simply use the soup spoon for broth and fork for the solid matter. My pho was served hot with lots of big shrimp, scallops, and imitation krab along with the usual vermicelli noodles in broth. I thought the broth was good and the serving was roughly the same as places like Saigon Deli or Pho Quyen. Since it was seafood, the cost was $11 for a regular. Regular beef was around around $9. The broth isn't quite as good as Saigon deli, but better than Quyen. I'd give it a 8/10. The only negative was that my server pretty much left once I got my food and I couldn't get a refill of my soda or my fork until I batted my eyes at another server. Thankfully I got those and another brought my bill with due haste. Overall: A solid place to get pho and it's nicely designed so you can bring a date too! read more

Simply Pho & Grill - Seafood pho regular ($11) - Vietnamese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I was craving Pho and originally wanted to try out another place but they were closed so I asked for Yelp . The place was smaller than it looked in the photos. The service was great and the food was good. I was disappointed that they didn't have the grilled pork roll that typically order from other Pho places. However, they did have the Pork Sausage Roll which was a good replacement for my craving. We also had the shrimp roll which was ok. I ordered the not so typical or traditional Pho of not having meat. I told my boyfriend how perfect the soup base was because it wasn't too salty or bland...just right! He had the Fried Rice which to me had a good amount of seasoning but noooo...he had to ask for soy sauce ‍..smh! I am trying to open up his pallet by trying different items. Hey at least he is going to new places and trying out whatever I order. Overall, I like this place would come back when I'm a bit more hungry. Oh by the way, the rolls come in 4 pieces not 3. Lol. read more

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I visited this spot on a Tuesday a little before 7 PM. It was not busy at all and I was seated immediately. I did, however, end up waiting about 10 minutes before I was served, which I thought was unusual. I ordered the oxtail pho and the pork egg rolls. The oxtail pho was delicious. The noodles were very rich and thick but felt so soft and warm when you took a bite. The oxtail was not super tender but the flavor from the marrow was so succulent (if you're a fan, of course). This combined with the other ingredients made the broth so inviting. There was also a bit of sweetness to the broth that I really enjoyed but it had the perfect amount of flavor. On another occasion I ordered the filet mingon pho and their ribs along with pot stickers. All amazing except the ribs were a little overcooked in my opinion. Update: I visited again on 01/19/2022 and had their braised duck noodle soup. If you are a fan of duck you have to try this dish! If you have never had duck you have to try this dish! The duck was so tender and fell off the bone so nicely. Super rich and delicious. I hope they consider making a duck pho in the future. read more

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The best pho I've had. And the lemon grass tofu and noodles is delicious. Healthy options and friendly staff.

Quick update, apparently the A/C is broken or they are saving money. It's hot as hell in here. read more

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Horrible! Came here with my family and they brought out one plate at a time and after 50 minutes when they initially served, the 3rd plate arrived. There were only 2 other tables and they were finished eating. I'm not sure why they even have the place open to customers. It was also very strange that the numerous waitresses just kept walking around the restaurant in circles. I'm sure they have great step counts but it doesn't speed up the food any. Maybe they should have helped in the kitchen instead. read more

My girls and I wanted lunch, so one of them who were from the area brought us here. They had hand sanitizer and had the tables distanced. They all wore masks, too. The service was very good and the food hit the spot! I got spring rolls and a regular Pho Special. I started a trend because 3/4 of the other girls ordered the same. I had enough leftovers to almost fill a to-go container. I will be back when I'm in the area! read more