it's excellent every single time. food is amazing and the student discount is nice. cute vibes as well. it's very busy all the time so expect to wait. last time i went here it was 35 degrees outside and i still elected to sit on their unheard patio to eat because it is so delicious. read more

Sip Pho - Grilled Pork Banh Mi and Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great Vietnamese food by campus. Menu somewhat limited but everything is great. Grill meats as a salad, over vermicelli, or rice. Pho, banh mi. Always tasty. Savory meats. Crispy veg. Fast friendly service. Order first and they will assign you a table. Bright clean communal tables divided with service wear. read more

Sip Pho - Grilled pork banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Sip Pho is a welcoming and accessible place for Vietnamese food and phở curious diners. Pretty exterior, bright and clean interior, order at the counter type of service, food is served quickly and I can see how this can be more profitable then a traditional restaurant. For me as a Vietnamese, their pho don't satisfy my need for a piping hot, thick and flavorful broth bowl. I got the raw steak and tendon beef bowl. It was just alright, has all the components of a southern style Pho. The size was huge but majority of the volume is from the broth, there was very little pho noodles and meat. The meat was tender but also bland. the broth doesnt have strong aromas or natural bone sweetness to it. The entire bowl was quite forgettable, and not cheap too at $15. Service was good but I probably wont come back if the taste doesnt get better. read more

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Americanize pho/viet cuisine. If you're having a viet craving around here then it will work but if you want authentic viet food, this isn't the spot for you. read more

Love the ambience of the restaurant! Ordered pho and bahn mi sandwiches - both were great. Will be back for more.

You know what sounds great on a rainy day? A giant bowl of pho. Cue sip pho. We came during the weekend rush but the process flowed smoothly. You line up to order and pay and they'll assign you a table with a number to sit at and wait for your food. While it was packed, turnover was pretty quick. I love a good egg roll so had to start off with an order of that. It came with a sweet chili sauce so it's your standard tasting egg roll. The beef short rip pho was the star as it came with plenty of meat right on the bone. Unfortunately, it wasn't fall-off-the-bone tender and I had to use a knife (and a separate plate) to really get the meat off. The broth was light, the noodles were plenty, and it came with your standard pho garnishes. Not the most authentic flavor, but it still hit the spot. read more

Sip Pho - Egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Cold day in Austin prompted us to look for a warm bowl of broth and noodles. We found Sip Pho and thought we'd give it a try. I had the pho beef short ribs and BF had the bun bo hue. 5 for the beef broth and hot temperature of the soup. We also enjoyed the condiment bar where we chose some minced Serrano peppers for extra spice and it hit the spot! 4 for the excitement of the beef rib only to be met with a little disappointment as it tasted like a boiled rib, flavor was definitely in the broth and the beef was a tad dry (shown in pic). BF's bun bo hue had shrimp paste in the broth which was not expected (and he did not enjoy). Giving this dish 4 as they replaced it with beef broth. Overall, the convenience of being a good pho place located in central Austin earns another chance in our books. The broth is absolutely the winner here and will opt for one of the traditional pho bowls (over chef's choice) next visit. read more

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Clean and bright busy location. The beef pho had good broth. The veggies were fresh and not wilted.

Nice ambience and friendly staff but I found the food just okay. The pho broth was really oily and every time I took a sip my lips were coated in oil and I had to wipe it off. The flavor was decent but just didn't have me slurping every last drop. I also got the lemongrass beef baos which I expected to be a lot more juicy and flavorful. I didn't really taste any lemongrass tbh. I liked that they had a self serve station where you could get extra limes, cilantro, etc. because I like more lime in my pho. Ingredients were also fresh. Overall, I expected more at this price point. read more

Sip Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Accidentally ran into this cute and chic counter service restaurant near UT Austin. OMG-- the best Bahn-mi (with pork belly) and short rib vermicelli in town. The service is super fast. read more

Sip Pho - Chic decor - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Really good pho! No one can match Tan My in my opinion, but Sip Pho comes pretty close. We visited for a weekday lunch and were pleased with the quality of the pho. The employees were very welcoming and made us old guys feel welcome in this university area spot. Lots of students popped in while we were there. The restaurant is very clean. The only problem is that they have very limited parking spaces. read more

Came here for lunch with my husband and toddler son. We both loved the food and the quantity for quality. I ordered the Pho wagyu and my husband had the Pho beef short ribs. My husband was very pleased with the portions and my son loved his pho as well. The gentleman at the register where you order was very kind and patient. He also came by to see if everything was to our liking. Friendly waiters that smile and are helpful. I love the aesthetic of the place. All white tables and chairs with wooden benches and outdoor seating that is covered overhead. read more

Sip Pho - Pho wagyu . So delicious - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

My favorite place to get pho! It can get very busy during cold / rainy days so try to get there before peak times! The pho is always delicious and flavorful - i am never disappointed! I come here often and also get the pork bao buns and the crab rangoons!! Always a hit / great appetizers! We have also sat outside with our lil chihuahua so it's nice they are dog friendly. Quick service too!! read more

Sip Pho - Rare Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

** Hip and clean pho option in Austin! Will have you covered no matter what Vietnamese food option you are looking for, all along with a very modern and clean looking interior. Sip pho was my first stop in Austin for a late lunch after a road trip from Dallas, and it definitely didn't disappoint! I liked how the menu offers a wide variety of options from appetizers, pho, vermicelli bowls, banh mi, coffee / boba, so whatever Vietnamese dish you are craving they'll have you covered! FOOD: I ordered the wagyu pho, and this absolutely hit the spot. It was a nice way to "dress up" the meal, and the meat was extremely tender and chewy. I liked how the meat came on the side, so that you can control how cooked you want it done and that you could ensure it was fresh tasting as you eat at your own pace. The wagyu pho had wide noodles which I absolutely loved the texture of and preferred over the traditional thin rice noodles. Meat aside, I would have ordered the wagyu pho just for the wide noodles alone, as if I recall my girlfriends bowl had thin noodles when she ordered a regular brisket pho. DRINK: I got the matcha green thai tea with boba, and the drink was extremely refreshing! Not too sweet, yet not bland and complimented my meal perfectly. AMBIANCE: Sparkling clean especially compared to a lot of other pho places I've been to. The bathrooms were very well maintained which was much needed after my long road trip. Some of the tables even had outlets which my girlfriend needed to use after using her phone for navigation all day. To top it off, extremely friendly servers! PARKING: Sip pho has a small parking lot with limited spots behind the restaurant. I was able to secure a spot since I came at an off hour but just be wary of this if you do plan to come at a busier hour. read more

Sip Pho - Wagyu pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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SIP Pho was ok, but nothing special. The broth was fine, a little on the bland side. The portion of meat was noticeably less than what you'd get at pho spots in Houston. Service was decent and the place was clean, but overall it didn't stand out. Probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

The wagyu pho is my favorite, my boyfriend and I split it and we still get pretty full! He has ordered the Thai tea boba & I have ordered the matcha boba and both were very good! It's a nice ambiance as well, lots of soft lighting and cute ancient hand fans hanging from the ceiling. read more

my friend and i were craving viet food on a hot day, and i remembered this place had been on my list forever. i wish i tried sip pho before i graduated, it's conveniently close to campus and the interior is so pretty. the food is absolutely delicious. i ordered their pork belly rice plate and my friend ordered their shrimp banh mi. everything came out surprisingly fast, despite how busy it was. i love how my rice plate came with a side of pho. it made the whole meal 11/10. their banh mi is also notably huge. we also tried their two boba brûlée's (matcha thai + brown sugar) and loved both! the brown sugar one is definitely on the sweeter side, and the matcha thai has a perfectly sweet + balanced taste. they have a walk-up window for small orders like boba which is pretty neat i would definitely come back :) read more

Sip Pho - pork belly rice plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I don't usually get this close to campus during the semester but Sip Pho is so good, I'm willing to trudge through the scooters, crappy parking, and pedestrians on their phones to dine here. It's counter service with a helpful and friendly disposition. I know some people don't love tipping for counter service but the food comes out so fast, they deliver to your table, and they do make their way to your table for to go boxes and what not so I strongly suggest showing gratitude. Everything I've had here so far has been top notch- super fresh and flavorful with huge potions. I always leave with a second meal. They also have a fantastic selection of boba teas that have the perfect amount of tapioca pearls in them. I've yet to run into a wait but I've seen them form. It gets a bit loud and busy but they keep it clean and organized. Love this place and will be frequenting it. read more

Close by UT campus is a great spot for your Vietnamese food mix. The fiancé and I made it an hour before closing and there was still a long line to order! I got the shrimp and chicken vermicelli bowl and it was MASSIVE. Lots of veggies and fresh flavor. Noodles are cooked well too, the Bun Bo Hue was also very good! I loved their little outdoor area. It was perfect for a Sunday evening dinner. Highly recommend for what you can get in the Austin area and would definitely come back again! read more

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Delicious pho! First time trying pho in Austin, pleasant surprise. The fresh noodles is really good. The meats are good, and they actually have flanks! The wagyu beef was good too, super soft, comes with alot of meat. The broth is tasty and fatty, i love it. Inly disappointment is for togo pho, they fo blanch the noodles so it's not very good when you take it home. But overall great portion! Not cheap on meat read more

Sip Pho - Combination Sip Pho Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The food here is not bad for a trendy college neighborhood Vietnamese restaurant and they have their own parking spaces! When I was in college at UT, there wasn't a decent pho place on campus. There were restaurants but nothing good. This is another counter service style establishment, order at the counter, pay and choose a table. Outdoor patio is really cute and instagrammable. Prices are high for pho and rice plates, but they're priced for being near campus. Love their rangoon and short ribs rice plate. Their bbh (beef noodle soup) is good when it's piping hot, last time I was disappointed it wasn't hot enough, but it's just my preference for soups to be piping steaming hot. Note, if you like the pork blood cubes in your bbh, it's not available here (Tan My has the pork blood if you're looking for it in your bbh). Unfortunately I have not tried their pho, so I cannot comment. Very nice staff! read more

Sip Pho - Rangoon - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I read reviews saying this is some of the best pho in town. I am always looking for good food. But especially good pho. Its indeed is delicious!!!! Portions are large. Lots of condiments come with it. The pork belly absolutely my favorite!! Incredible flavor but the bun was so soft.... I just cant. Only one in the photo because I inhaled the first two one in two seconds. The tea .... It's something I am desperately craving now. Absolutely worth every penny. I didn't eat in but have heard its amazing and that staff is great. Looking forward to going to dine in soon read more

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TERRIBLE service! I have never written a review in my life but this place deserves to be my first. We placed an online order for pickup. When I went to pick it up, they said they had no order for me. I showed them the receipt which said it had been picked up already. Then they said they would remake it, obviously annoyed that they had to. I sat down to wait for my order which was supposed to have been ready 45 minutes ago and the worker who said they didn't have my order told me I couldn't sit at a table and I had to stand. At least be hospitable to a customer who's order you just messed up. What kind of establishment is this?! Food was fire though read more

Love this place. The food is delicious. We love coming here especially when we're craving Vietnamese food. Service is always fast which is a great thing. My go to is the grilled beef short ribs with rice, omg it's sooo good. And also the Bun Bo Hue is a must if ur craving noodle soup. Highly recommend, one of my favorite spots in Austin... read more

With the weather finally cooling off I was ready for my first pho of the season. And I am sad to say that this bowl was a bit of a letdown :( I used to come to Sip very often and I love their business model and support of the community. But this pho left me wanting more. It was lacking salt and flavor, which is fundamental to any good dish. Plus, the beef was not the best quality and quite chewy. The noodles were good but that was about it. I really hope the next time I come it will be better. read more

Sip Pho - Pho with rare steak and brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Sip pho used to be on the pricey side but with inflation, it seems like the other pho joints are catching up in price. Very good beef pho. If I'm nitpicking like a food judge, my big gripe is the grilled pork on the vermicelli does not taste like Vietnamese grilled pork. There's no lemongrass or slightly charred texture to it. The ingredients in the vermicelli bowl are excellent with egg and good amount of veggies but please reevaluate the pork marinade! Ambiance is clean and modern. read more

Good value but the taste isn't quite there. Protein portions are big but they don't give enough rice and noodle. pho noodles are always a bit stale or undercooked so you have to wait a bit to enjoy. Otherwise the pho is ok. read more

Good food and good services. UT students get discount with ID. Parking could be tough sometimes. read more

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Really really good spot to get boba tea! Maybe 7-8 parking spots in front of the store, not much but better than some options on the drag. The menu in general was strong for Vietnamese options as a whole too. I got the taro root boba tea, and it hit the spot. Portion was a tad smaller than in use to, but other than that great job to sip pho. Also wanted to note the employees seemed to enjoy working there and had good camaraderie. read more

This was my second try at this CUTE restaurant. I just LOVE the clean, modern interior and the cute, enclosed (shaded!) back porch. AND I love their Thai Ice Tea -- AND there are banh mi sandwiches here that a close friends RAVES about -- but I don't eat bread, so I haven't tried it.... I wanted to give it another chance for the food to impress me as much as the ambiance. (The first time I ate here, I was unimpressed because the marinade was pretty tasty, but the beef short ribs were dry and tough -- very thin cut.) On this visit, the rib meat was a bit more moist, but it was still very thin & tougher than I feel it should be (maybe cooked too long?) I also tried the pork belly in a combo plate and this meat was much more moist, though very thin, as well. Sadly, with all the Pho restaurants in town, this one won't make my return list. read more

I like the ambiance of the place it is super cute and clean. I got the egg roles with tofu. The ice matcha with boba is really good. read more

Sip Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Sip Pho is a GAME CHANGER. Despite having a variety of twists on the menu to the classic pho, I highly recommend ordering the Pho Wagyu! The Pho Wagyu sparks so much joy. It's brought to you in a hot stone pot with a side of perfectly marbled slices of wagyu for you to cook in the broth. Sip Pho is not like a traditional Vietnamese restaurant. You order & pay at the counter, and will be assigned to your table, where the food will be brought to you. Though the line DOES go out the door on colder days, the turnaround gos by pretty quick. read more

Sip Pho - Pho Wagyu - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I would give it a 4 stars however after we ordered our food The register lady assign us a table number First we ordered 2 bun Bo hue 1 without veggies and herbs and onions 1 with everything normal Of course when it came out Both has everything and all herbs She even brought out a plate of raw beef to dip in sauce however we did not order it So then after all that, she brings it back inside Then brings it right back and hands it to us a bowl that was "normal" Then goes in and switch my bowl without veggies Comes out and my husband had put a spoon in the bowl (thank god he hasn't tried the broth or touch it) She then comes out Quickly takes all the stuff off our tables and brings it over to the table next to us Finally Everything is sorted and the food was good! I wish they just try to get the orders to the right table in the first place read more

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I am a person who does not leave review often but this one is a must. Hands down the worst restaurant experience I have ever had. If I could give zero stars, I would. The Wagyu beef pho we ordered came with raw beef and lukewarm even cold broth, nowhere near hot enough to cook the meat--absolutely disgusting and unacceptable. When we asked for a replacement, the waiter first offered a partial refund and a free banh mi, which we agreed to. But then another waiter came over, accused us of "disrespecting" his colleague (completely untrue), and refused to give us anything and was being very rude. In the end, we got no refund, no food, and only humiliation. This place clearly cannot handle customer feedback, the staff is rude, and the service is a joke. I have no idea how this restaurant has stayed open for five years, but I will never come back. If you are looking for someplace to get humiliated, this is your go to! read more

My friend and I came and had ordered food to go with two viet coffees; However, when we got home, we noticed that they had forgotten to include the two coffee. We went back about a week later to grab some lunch. The owner, Tien, was there. When we mentioned what happened before, she apologized and quickly made our meal on the house. She was really kind and gave us extra attention. The food was just amazing! read more

Sip Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Excellent Vietnamese close to UT Austin. Campus. Pho, bahn mi, and grills are fresh and tasty. Very fast service. Modern, clean location read more

Sip Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Went here on a Friday night at 7 and it was busy as usual. Parking is limited in front, but there's more parking in the back and street parking close by! You order at the counter and then they tell you what table to sit at so they can bring your food out. They do have outdoor seating in the back that's shaded, but still hot during the day. I love this place for pho or their rice plates if I'm downtown! The pork belly rice plate is my go to and the portion is a good size! I also always order their crème brûlée boba with matcha Thai tea. I love the salted cheese top. The boba itself is a hit or miss but still worth it! Check it out if you're downtown! read more

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I totally can see why this place is on top of everyone's list for Pho. It tastes great, huge portion, friendly staff, good vibe and great location. Although they are not #1 Pho for my preference but I want to be fair and say they make great food with reasonable price for central location. I would totally recommend my friends here too, if they'd like some nice and elegant ambiance. My husband got Bun Bo Hue and it was great too, it's not a regular BBH but more like a fancy one with a big beef bone (you won't regret). Great place for Pho, thanks for elevating a place for this special dish. read more

Sip Pho - Flank and brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food was amazing. Broth was super flavorful for both the Pho Rare Brisket and Pho Chicken. Service was standard, workers were kind of indifferent to us. They said no discount for ACC students, only UT. :( Ambiance was AWESOME. Super gorgeous vaulted wooden ceilings, decorated with white and red gold-dusted fans. Just stunning. Everything was beautiful. read more

Sip Pho - Pho Rare Steak and Brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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recently dined at Sip Pho in Austin, Texas, and it was an exceptional experience. The atmosphere was modern and inviting, creating a comfortable setting for enjoying a meal. The staff were friendly and attentive, making sure that our dining experience was pleasant from start to finish. The pho was undoubtedly the star of the show. The broth was rich and flavorful, perfectly balanced with the right amount of seasoning. The noodles were cooked to perfection, and the fresh herbs and accompaniments added a delightful freshness to the dish. It was clear that a lot of care went into preparing the pho, making it one of the best I've had in Austin. Additionally, the menu offered a variety of options, ensuring that there's something for everyone. From traditional dishes to unique twists on Vietnamese cuisine, each item was crafted with quality ingredients and attention to detail. Overall, Sip Pho is a must-visit for anyone in Austin looking for delicious Vietnamese food in a welcoming environment. I look forward to my next visit! read more