This is my all time fave Vietnamese spot in SLC. I love love love the broth. I tried the pork and the vegan broth. Both of them were amazing. The portions are massive by the way, you can easily share a bowl between 2 people. The vibe is casual and fun. They have a cool mural on one wall that makes the place even more fun! Service was pretty quick as well If you are into soupy noodles, you're going to love it! read more

Tamarind - House Special Phở (Phở Dặc Biệt), Bun Bo Hue, Loaded Tots/Potatoes,Tamarind Bowls - Vietnamese Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

I grabbed a quick solo dinner here and ordered the pho dac biet, tofu spring rolls, and a Vietnamese coffee. There are a few stations where you can punch in your order on a screen, and if you're dining in, someone will bring your food out to you on a tray. Tamarind is a great fast casual spot for pho. I was craving noodle soup after a long flight (my comfort meal) and was lucky enough to find Tamarind very close to my hotel. The food came out quickly and the ingredients were fresh. There are a lot of carry out orders and people coming in for food delivery services, but still a few folks dining in as well. The broth was good (clear, the right amount of seasoning) and plenty of meat and noodles. I enjoyed my meal here! I am pleasantly surprised at how many Vietnamese places there are in downtown SLC, having been here for the first time and knowing too much about the area. If I worked downtown, I would come here all the time! They have bowls and banh mis on the menu that I didn't get to try, but everything looked really good. I'd come back in a heartbeat. read more

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Decent quick Vietnamese in a modern setting with upbeat music. Kiosk self ordering, delivered to the table and self dump station. The salsa bowl was relatively unique, house pho is pretty standard, the spring rolls were ok. read more

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We absolutely LOVE Tamarind. The loaded tater tots is my favorite thing in their menu. They really are loaded. Kimchi, meat of choice, special sauce, green onions, and we always have leftovers. Their pho is always good too. Service is fast and staff super nice and friendly. Definitely stop by if you're in downtown! read more

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First time at Tamarind tonight before an Eccles show. Service was quick and food was great! Love the cool mural and decor! I got the Tamarind Bowl with vermicelli noodles and curry chicken! Delicious! So was the Lychee Ginger Refresher! My husband got the egg noodles with tofu and a Diet Coke! We also shared the rice crisps! read more

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My husband and I were looking for something to eat on a Sunday evening and found this within walking distance from our house. I love finding good places near us that are open on Sunday because downtown can be pretty quiet at that time. There are iPads to order off of and then they bring the food out to you/yell your name for you to come grab it. The iPads allow you to customize things still, and for us, it was a smooth ordering process. After ordering, they brought out my husband's iced Thai tea. They also checked to make sure we had the Diet Coke we'd ordered, which we did because we already grabbed it out of the fridge. It is a bottle of Diet Coke, which isn't my favorite, but it got the job done! I like the size of bottle they offer. My husband also liked his ices Thai tea!! For food, we started with the cream cheese wontons. The wontons were so light and crispy. Cooked perfectly! The filing was good, but I do like them a little sweeter than these were. They came with a good sauce. My husband ordered pho. The broth was so delicious and made for a really cozy meal. The meat in the pho was good. He accidentally ordered Chinese sausage on the side, and it was actually so good! I got the 6" banh mi with pork belly. I love that they offer multiple sizes because I didn't want a full sandwich. The meat was delicious. I got no spread on it. The veggies were super fresh and the flavors combined well. I also tried a chicken egg role. It was good! Overall, we really enjoyed this experience. The food was delicious. The people who brought out our food were kind. There is a lot of seating with tables for 2 and 4 people that could easily be pushed together to accommodate a larger group. I even saw the employees help a big family sit together at one table. I would def recommend this place! read more

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I finally got to try Tamarind, and I'm glad I did! I ordered the beef phó and it did not disappoint! This was one of the best phó that I've had in the SLC area, and the sad part for me is that they had so many delicious items on the menu that I didn't get to try them all! The phó had rich, deep flavor and very authentic! Service was lightning fast. I got mine to go, but they had plenty of tables to eat in and very kid friendly, with free parking lot beside the place for ease of access! I highly recommend you give Tamarind a try! read more

Tamarind - Vietnamese Phở (customize) - Vietnamese Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Good pho - plentiful helping and no soy in broth! Fresh rolls were just meh but glad to have options with my gluten, soy and dairy allergies. Great comfort meal within city creek center, especially on a chilly day! read more

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Honestly, our group had pretty low expectations going into a pho restaurant in Utah (since most of us grew up in California and have grown up using pho our entire lives) but we were pleasantly surprised by the pho here! The entire place is self-service - You order on a tablet, they bring it out for you, and you bus your own tables. Pretty efficient all around! read more

Tamarind - Vietnamese Phở (customize) - Vietnamese Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Found this place on Yelp and never heard of it but decided to stop in. I have to say, the experience was a little confusing. I would recommend having a more clear process on whether to order at the counter or the kiosks, and what to do once you order. It seemed like we waited a longgg time for our food and were unsure if we did something wrong. However, I was pleased with the food. It seemed very authentic, lots of Vietnamese people there to eat as well. My sister and I split the Garlic Butter Beef Bahn Mi sandwich and the coconut chicken tamarind bowl and I thought the order was just right. Appreciated that they had lots of different protein options, wished a majority of them weren't extra charge. Overall, yummy food. A great Vietnamese option for the area. read more

Tamarind - Garlic butter Banh Mi Sandwiches (Regular Size) & Tamarind Bowls (Coconut chicken) - Vietnamese Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

I was walking around SLC for the first time, solo, and wanting to both discover the city but also get something to eat. This spot was perfect. I don't always want a full-blown fancy, sit-down meal when I'm alone, so I liked just being able to relax here and watch the city go by out the window. The food was great! I had shrimp spring rolls that were fresh and flavorful. I also got a regular size Bahn Mi sandwich with the coconut curry chicken. It was really good but super-filling. I had half remaining and boxed it up and gave it away to some people out front. I also really enjoyed the side of beef pho broth that came with it. Also enjoyed having the sambol sauce and chili oil at the table so I could spice things up a bit. Probably more of a traditional lunch spot vs dinner, but it all tastes great no matter the time of day. read more

Tamarind - Banh Mi Sandwiches (Regular Size) - Vietnamese Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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I did not like the chicken pho I ordered with vegan broth. The broth itself and noodles were fine. The chicken was maybe grilled first then put into the broth, instead of being boiled or sous vide to make it tender. The texture of the chicken was too tough. I love that they give huge portions. Service and ambience was incredible though. Floor near the bathroom was slippery! Had to brace myself. read more

Popular place for fast Vietnamese good. We shared a custom bowl and each had a Ramune to drink. Ordering was easy enough at the screens on the left, and the staff brought it out to us. read more

Tamarind - Build-a-bowl with garlic butter beef and bok choy - Vietnamese Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

We had family meet us at our hotel (who we hadn't seen in YEARS) & it was funny that we had a bunch of foodies in the group. For such a large group we narrowed it down to 2 places and glad we choose Tamarind. It was a late lunch so we were keeping it light, but so many good things that we really couldn't hold back. Family & good food are key, and we had so many memories. The staff worked with us to adjust the tables and as we all placed food orders on the kiosk, things came out as soon as they were ready. Food didn't disappoint, and we all were in family share mode. Spring Rolls, a variety of custom Pho's, Kirin Ichiban Beer... I couldn't keep up with all the goodies but reaching and grabbing from my cousin! Everyone talked about the Pho's and the flavors. The takeout containers helped at the end Mini family reunion and was not disappointed with the food, service, & value. read more

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Great Pho! we got the beef pho with just noodles, one with chicken, and also fried the fried tofu. The tofu pieces were quite large and would have preferred if they were smaller. The pho was a great size and came with all the toppings, fish sauce, and chili paste for you to adjust yourself. Personally I thought the fried wontons were average and was disappointed in the lack of flavor. The cream cheese wontons had a very small amount of cream cheese we were hoping for a different ratio. It's a self order kiosk and they bring the food out to you, the place was very clean and we still felt very cared for. Would definitely come back for the chicken pho but would skip the appetizers. read more

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I was downtown and returned to Tamarind. Glad that they are consistent in their quality of food. My pho broth was full of flavor and fresh ingredients. The loaded tots were delicious as ever and my first Banh Mi I've had here was delicious as well. Again everything is self serve and readily available. Their employees are always helpful and kind. Just ask any employee if you have questions. Wish they were closer to me, but definitely a worthwhile visit if you are craving pho. Parking is the only struggle as it is street parking only. read more

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We were looking for something other than Mexican cuisine and saw this place on the map. A few blocks from our hotel, we decided to check it out. The place had a counter table on one side and tables for two and 4, but you can move the table together to accommodate a bigger group. You place our order using a kiosk and they bring the food to your table. We all had Pho - every bowl of pho comes garnished with cilantro, yellow & green onions on top. Served with sides of Thai basil, bean sprouts, lime, and jalapeños. One ordered Vietnamese Pho (Customize) because she wanted chicken as protein with Vegan Pho broth. Another ordered the same but with beef and beef pho broth. I had the House Special Pho (Pho Dac Biet) - rice noodles, beef, meatballs, tendon, and broth. Under shared plates, we had the Chicken Egg Rolls - 3 eggrolls with tender pull-apart chicken stewed in pho, wtih shitake mushroom, carrots, cabbage, and glass noodles. Hand rolled every morning. All the dishes were really good and a nice break from Mexican cuisine which we've been having throughout our stay. Sorry no pics. read more

Trivia: What tasty morsel of potato is offered here as a side? (Surprised me at first) The ordering system along the left wall when you walk in, is convenient and easy. Take all the time you need to review the menu items and make a selection. I didn't seek to change much so I didn't discover how difficult or easy it is to sub things in and out. Bathroom situation is sort of weird. You need a code to unlock it, but you don't know if someone is in there. The pho was delicious: - I really enjoyed the two varieties of onions. - The meatballs were great. - I wasn't a big fan of the tendons and there were a lot of those. Sometimes, in the broth they sort of look like onions. I would ask if I could sub those out next time. When I was done eating and still had a LOT left, I asked for a takeout container. It was a tall styrofoam almost like a big gulp. It was too narrow to pour in easily and made a big mess, which, because I felt bad, I cleaned up. I'd probably ask for a different container or ask them to do it over the sink next time. read more

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A good casual dining option in this area, especially for travelers like me staying locally. The pho I had was good with a fair portion and lots of broth. Broth is on the sweeter side than I'm used to but it wasn't bad. Ordering is via kiosk; clean up after yourself when you're done. The service was efficient. read more

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful date night at Tamarind. We came on a Sunday evening, about an hour before closing, and it was still pretty busy inside. After ordering on a tablet, we seated ourselves at a table and waited for our order to be called. We only ended up waiting around five minutes to get our food. We had the Banh Mi Platter with Coconut Curry Chicken, Garlic Butter Beef, and Braised Pork Belly as our proteins. We also ordered the Loaded Tots with Braised Pork Belly. Everything was ridiculously good. All of the meats were so tender, flavorful, and juicy, but the braised pork belly was to die for. The veggies for the banh mi platter were fresh and the broth that came with it was so comforting and delicious. We are absolutely obsessed and can't wait to come back! The prices are very reasonable for the quality, and the service is fast as well. There's metered street parking out front. read more

We are obsessed with this place. We always get their pho, the one that has like 3 meats, and it's a little spicy, so good and hearty. Their loaded tater tots are a must, the portion size is BIG, we always have leftovers, it comes with lots of kimchi which we love and their special sauce, omg I'm salivating right now. Their bahn mi is also pretty good, the pate was tasty and would get it again. Lastly, the staff is very nice and the place itself has a great vibe. read more

Tamarind - Loated tater tots with chicken and kimchi - Vietnamese Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

What a gem! In town for business and found this place on Yelp. So so good. One of the best Bun Bo Hue I have ever had. Rich think broth filled with lots of meat and happiness. I can't wait to go back. read more

Tamarind - Bun Bo Hue with pork spring rolls and Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Loved: the bahn mi (perfectly toasted bread, yummy pate and beef, fresh veggies), side of rice chips, solid shrimp spring rolls and sauce. Self-ordering on tablets allows easy customization. We were served really quickly. Plenty of tables. Options to add on things like 1 spring roll to an entree. Chili oil at the table is delicious. My friends got pho and the portion size was absolutely enormous, so be aware that you'll have leftovers! Could be better: it's a little expensive for the amount of food (for the bahn mi/spring rolls), tables are tight when you're sitting next to someone. read more

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This place makes one of the best bun bo hue I've ever had. And I'm from San Jose. These ladies know what they're doing. I've also tried the pho before, which was just as good, especially on a cold day. The banh mi bread is perfectly toasted, and they really pack in the meat for the traditional cold cuts, as well as the tofu for the veg option. I wouldn't mind a few more jalapeños, but that might just be my personal preference. All the other toppings in the sandwich were perfect. And the broth they serve with the sandwiches is delicious. They've got a few alcoholic drinks to choose from, beers and soju. Seating can get a little hectic during lunch and peak dinner time so it's easier to come with just one or two people. The bigger tables sit about 4. You order from a kiosk, which makes it easy to browse customizations. You bus your own tables but the staff is always around to help if you need anything. read more

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Pho tasted flavorful..just a tad oily. Vermicelli had odd ingredients, like corn with chicken prepped in some sort of spicy marinade instead of lemon grass commonly used in Vietnamese cuisines. Overall, if you're looking for a quick grab work...so long as you're not looking for authentic ingredients.. read more

The good: I tried the tofu stir fried noodles, a tamarind noodle bowl and a lychee drink. The drink was refreshing. I liked that the bowl was customizable. You could choose different sauces for the bowl. My kids enjoyed the stir fried noodles. I liked the wall mural of ghe Vietnamese woman with a nóng la hat and I liked the pictures of various cities in Vietnam. The tofu was cooked nicely. The bad: There's no outdoor seating. The sauce options for the bowl were definitely more modern and less traditional. The options included things like sesame sauce. The stir fried noodles were too salty. My husband asked for two fish sauce containers because one wasn't enough for him in terms of flavor. The interesting: I think the worker there was maybe Thai. She didn't speak Vietnamese when I mistakenly spoke Vietnamese to her. You order at a tablet and then grab your food when it's ready. read more

I am from Southern California close by Orange County. Some may argue that this is the place to get Vietnamese food, however, after trying Tamarind I have to say Salt Lake City is where it's at or more specifically Tamarind. This is the best pho and bun bo hue I have ever had. The soup is so flavorful and they give so much greens to put into your bowl. I was in shock myself as it is pretty hidden and I walked by before. After seeing so many people walk in and it being cold I decided to come in and try. I was not disappointed. The restaurant is self-serve ordering and has a pretty extensive menu. The staff is very friendly and nice and there to answer any questions. There is also a pho challenge where you can win money if you finish the challenge, but it seems tough. I only saw one person has finished it since I went, but many have attempted. The interior has a lot pf murals on the wall and is nice to look at and feels like you're in a completely new place when you walk in. There is plenty of seating and condiments ready for use. Additionally, the exterior has interesting art as well. read more

Tamarind - Bun Bo Hue *NEW* - Vietnamese Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Vegan Fabulousness! Vegan Bahn Mi And The Vegan Tamarind bowl Side of Fresh Spring Rolls Fabulous and delivered to our hotel via Door Dash read more

we came here around 4pm on a sunday afternoon & there were a few people here. it's street parking only. you order at a kiosk & they bring you your food to your table. i ordered the pho with beef & it was tasty, but nothing special. they also have a clean bathroom. overall a good place for some good classic pho. read more

Tamarind - House Special Phở (Phở Dặc Biệt) - Vietnamese Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Ate Bun Bo Hue for lunch. The broth was delicious. Lots of beef, beef tendons, and pork roll. The noodles were thicker than the rice noodles which I was used to. It still good. Of course there was lime, mint, basil, and bean sprouts. I would recommend this place if you are a pho fan and in the area. Interior was bright and clean read more

Came in on a Sunday evening and it was quiet. The place has a good vibe. The food is full of flavor. There are good options of pho and bowls. Check it out when you're around city center. read more

Tamarind - Watching you... - Vietnamese Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

If you're looking for a quick and easy meal and a queen location with kind people, this is your place. It's definitely a twist or a modified version of the traditional Vietnamese food but overall a great meal reasonable prices and don't miss the Banh Mi Happy hour read more

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The food was not good... I got the Bun Bo Hue and a Thai tea. The thai tea was so thick and gross. The Bun Bo Hue was also not good, it had a very fishy taste. The service was good and the ambiance was fine. Clean bathrooms. Overall would not recommend this place read more

Good food at a fair price. Staff were friendly and was served in a timely manner. Only complaint is that there wasn't a lot of meat compared to the bowl but those are minor details. read more

Such an incredibly disappointing meal. It's a far cry from the fast casual Vietnamese spots I've gotten used to in California. I got the vermicelli rice bowl with chicken, and the pickled vegetables were way too sweet, while the chicken was dry (and also too sweet). The summer roll was also underwhelming (too loose / empty). read more

Bought chicken pho as a take out. Got back to my hotel to eat and I pulled a long red hair out of the middle of my noodles. Had to throw it all away. Called and they refunded my order but were unwilling to bring me a new one so I had to go again to pick up my new order. The girl behind the counter had long red hair hanging down which matched the color and length I pulled out. My assumption was that food service standards hair needs to be pulled back and not hanging down in front. I give the cleanliness a fair quality overall. Very disappointed as I was excited to have a new place to go. read more

Tamarind - Hair that was in my food. - Vietnamese Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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I know a good pho place when I see one and this place did not disappoint. Their whole concept is self-serve but they also have the option for cash-pay at the front. You come in and walk over to the kiosks to choose either dine-in or take out. You pay before sitting down and can grab your own utensils and water. The ambiance is casual and inviting. They have a pho challenge there (5 lbs of pho + meat) - wanna def try one day. We ended up ordering the pho with beef (pho tai), a bun bo hue, chicken egg rolls, the lychee ginger sparkling drink, and coconut drink. Everything was up to par and delicious. The flavor of the pho broth was perfect - they give SO much noodles. The only thing I have to say is their beef tends to come all clumped up together so it was a bit hard to take apart. Egg rolls were delicious and bun bo hue's spice level was perfect. Our drinks were also very good! Once you finish, you leave your stuff and they come by to grab it later. Great place, would def come back! read more

Tamarind - Vietnamese Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Came with a friend who really wanted to try their Bun Bo Hue, as she's a huge fan of a good authentic bowl of it. I ended up ordering the pho as it's my first time and that's how I usually judge a Vietnamese place. Both were just okay, my bowl was rather small and lacking in ingredients (I think it had 4 small pieces of beef), though the broth was really decent, as well as the beef being tough, which is extremely disappointing for pho, and same for the Bun Bo Hue, which I also liked the broth of, but found the beef extremely tough and not tender at all. Great service, the lady who brought out our food was extremely friendly and efficient, as well as the decor, was nice, with a modern touch and I really enjoyed admiring the collage on the wall. Also liked the chili crisp and oil they provided. Other than that, not much to say, way better Vietnamese options elsewhere in the valley. read more

Tamarind - Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Stopped in downtown Salt Lake City for a quick lunch before heading to the airport. Ordering at Tamarind was super easy with the self-order screens, and the food came out fast. The pho was sooo delicious and the shrimp spring rolls were really tasty and a good size as well. Definitely worth the price, perfect little stop before our flight! read more

Tamarind - Shrimp Spring Rolls (GF) Vietnamese Phở (customize) House Special Phở (Phở Dặc Biệt) - Vietnamese Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

We needed to find a place near the Eccles Theatre for a quick dinner before a show and this place was perfect! Right across the street and very fast service. It was also very clean and orderly inside (the bathrooms were really clean too). I saw that the bun bo hue was a new dish so I had to try (being a BBH-lover myself). It was as flavorful as I was expecting and SO yummy. All the topping and meats you'd expect were there, and it looked small but it was very filling! Definitely a comforting bowl of noodle soup! My husband got the 6" banh mi for $5 (happy hour (3-6pm) discount)!! An amazing deal. We got it with pork belly which has great flavor and just fell apart. Only complaint was that it needed more pickled veggies and cucumbers inside to add more freshness! Overall, this is a really yummy and quick Vietnamese restaurant in a great location! Next time I'd like to try the actual pho, the loaded tots, and the pho burger!!! read more

Tamarind - Vietnamese Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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