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    The Pho

    3.6 (127 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Bun Bo hue
    Sandra P.

    I've tried both the bun bo hue and bo luc lac. The steak/bo luc loc I recommend. The beef is tender and the veggies are fresh. Service is fast and there's plenty of seating. The menu is extensive so gives you lots of options. The bun bo hue lacked the lemongrass flavor I personally like so I would skip this dish.

    Fried Taro Cake / Bot Chien
    Angelica L.

    We ordered through DoorDash and the food arrived in about 40 minutes. Fried Taro Cake / Bot Chien ($14.40): This was just okay. The sauce was good, but the bot chien itself was not crispy. Definitely not worth the price. Banh Mi Xa Xiu / BBQ Pork Sandwich ($12): The bread was not crispy, the BBQ pork was a bit dry, and the flavors were very lackluster. I did not taste any pate or egg mayo and the veggies were sparse. It was so underwhelming that we ended up dipping it into the bot chien sauce just to give it some moisture. We also added Chin-su sauce to help with the flavor. The sandwich was not cut in half either. Pork Chop Rice Plate / Com Suon Nuong ($18): The first piece of pork was really good, but every piece after that went downhill. The pork did not seem evenly marinated, and some pieces were dry. The rest of the rice plate was solid though, especially the fish sauce.

    Spring Rolls (2) Old-School Rolls (8)
    Noor D.

    Delicious traditional pho. The menu offers a fusion on Chinese and Vietnamese Pho. Not pictured I got the chicken pho which was delicious. The broth was great and chicken was moist and fresh. All ingredients and sauces were very fresh. Happy we stumbled here before heading to the airport!

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    Theo P.

    Friendly staff and amazing pho. It's right by ACC and is convenient. We did take out and enjoyed it 8/10 Pho Bowls

    Pho lunch special
    Pax S.

    My friend shared this place with me and said, "you have to go for their lunch special," so I did! The seating was "sit wherever you'd like" and, once I was seated, the solo woman brought out my menu and my utensils. Cheap napkins, chopsticks, and clean silverware were in the basket. The menu is sort of confusing...but navigating it is easy with the server. I ordered chicken pho with a tofu spring roll. The options were only beef, chicken, or tofu. I wish there had been shrimp! The pho broth is always how I rate a restaurant like this. Their broth was above average & I was really pleased. Their bean sprouts, Thai basil, and other toppings were super fresh. The iced tea was unique but I only got one refill. The Sweet N Low was old and crusty. My biggest gripe was the price (I almost walked out spending $25 on lunch) and second gripe was the chicken in the pho had some tendons and crunchy parts as well as having some hard to chew bits. Tough! I'd go again if I wasn't paying!

    Beef PHO 3 Topping  (Steak and brisket) I ate it already though
    Jot T.

    I wasn't that hopeful coming to a new place because I am often skeptical of fusion and not like "traditional" places. But I will say, this is one of the best phos I have ever had. I got the brisket and steak pho, and the tenderness of the brisket was genuinely shocking. The sizing was a little smaller than what I am used to (I think there was a large option that I missed) and there wasn't any basil that I could add. But yeah the flavors were so good, the broth, meat, noodle, everything legit tasted so good. Okay, i just tried my girlfriend's short rib pho, and THAT one is it. So tender and juicy, you borderline have to get that one. I also got spring rolls and they were pretty meh, pretty standard, nothing to write home about. They weren't wrapped tightly enough for my liking and the lettuce was really strong. But the pho, man the pho is special. Okay, I just went up to pay, and holy cow that was expensive. I guess adding the spring rolls really made it expensive. The short rib was also like $7 more. I guess that might just be how expensive short rib is. It was definitely good so I guess I'm not too upset about it. They definitely lose some points on the TPD rating (taste per dollar). Still overall a good experience. Total was around $50 including tip.

    Che Ba Mau
    Rebecca L.

    I've gone twice and it's still one of the more underrated Vietnamese restaurants in the area. The name might make it sound overly modern, but they actually serve a strong lineup of traditional Vietnamese dishes, including hard-to-find đồ nhậu (drinking food). Last visit we had the goat hotpot, basil clams, and coconut snails. This time, we stuck with more typical lunch and dinner dishes: Bò lá lốt (beef in betel leaves) - moist, flavorful, not overcooked. The best I've had in Austin and I never usually use the word "best" Bò lúc lắc (shaking beef) - tender, buttery, and can be served with egg noodles if you want something different. Bò né (Vietnamese steak and eggs) - same great beef on a sizzling plate, served with pate, butter, salad, and a sunny side up egg. Chè ba màu - surprisingly rare in Austin. This one was close, just missing the beans. Salt & pepper calamari - big chunks, tender, well-seasoned, served with salt, pepper, and lime. They've also got $4 draft beers and happy hour specials and TVs, which makes it a solid casual spot for drinks. Huge space (great for group events or corporate dinners) and they even have claw machines. They're more well-known in the Vietnamese snd ATX Asian Food Facebook groups. Definitely worth a try if you're looking for Vietnamese food beyond just pho.

    Scarlett T.

    First time here and when you walk in, you are greeted by a sign to wait to be seated. The restaurant is extremely short staff. There's one person checking out people, handling to go orders, and waiting tables and taking order. I genuinely feel bad for the guy. We came on a Friday evening for dinner. There were a few people seated but it definitely got busier as we dined. Good we ordered: * hot and sour soup- 4/5 definitely in the sour side. Filling to soup ratio is great. Not just broth. * crispy tofu-2/5 the tofu was not crispy but we enjoyed it with the dipping sauce. The perfect bite is the tofu with the red bell pepper. * bun Bo hue: 3/5 not best I've ever had but it's decent. The pork blood was tasty and I wish there was more than two small cubes. I love that they had the traditional pork feet in it. The meat was super chewy. The broth flavor was on the salty side but it needed more lemongrass flavor. The noodles needed 1 more min to cook to be perfect. * coconut milk snails: 1/5 the flavor of the coconut is great but the snails j couldn't even get out. Instead of the snails being in the front entrance of the snails they are all the way in the back and it was super duper small. I've had this dish where it's super easy to just get a tooth pick and pull them out. I'm wondering if the snails were frozen and not super fresh live ones before cooking. FYI: To go boxes and containers are located on the table next to the entrance door. Self serving station. And after eating you go to the cash register and pay or else you will be sitting there a while waiting on the one staff. Would I recommend The pho? Yes I would like to come back and try their pho which is what the staff said that is their favorite over bun Bo que.

    Karla D.

    I wanted to LOVE my food. But, I can't. I'm so grossed out by the amount of hair that was riddled through the beef. I literally almost threw up because it clumped in my throat. Three bites in and 20 bucks out the window because I've had to throw it away. Now my office is gonna smell until the cleaners take away the trash. I seriously can't believe this. OMG, ugh.

    Rice plate
    Eina D.

    Unassuming Vietnamese restaurant near the ACC area. There's plenty of parking around the area and the restaurant itself was spacious and clean. We started with the golden egg rolls, which were the perfect shareable size. Overall, it was crispy and the flavor was good. My lemongrass beef vermicelli was a generous portion. The lemongrass flavor was abundant and the beef was tender. The nuoc cham was addicting; it had a slightly sweet flavor to it. My friend's bun bo hue was satisfactory. The broth was light and the only critique was that it was missing some depth of flavor. Otherwise, it's a good spot if you're not looking to go too far up north.

    Pho (Tofu)
    Noelle P.

    This place has really perfect Pho-I tried the vegetarian version on a chilly Fall day, and it was amazing! There is cute decor as well as thoughtful touches and great service, too. My mom got the Buddha Delight, and the sauce was really really good, delicate but delicious. I really liked that all of the fresh Basil and bean sprouts they gave me with fresh lime to add to my Pho were the freshest I've tasted in Austin

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    Not one but 2 HAIRS IN MY FOOD. I'm so grossed out, worst thing, right when I was finishing it

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    I cannot and will not tolerate HAIR in my food. It's a basic, mandatory requirement for all kitchen staff to wear a hair restraint!

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    Wonton soup was pretty good. Can tell noodles aren't made in house but good everyday happy hour with half off apps. Would phock again.

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    their pad woon sen healed me. i don't know what else to say... great service, not too expensive, insane quality and flavor for 15$.

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    Casual dining. Fast service. But I honestly only come here for the pho, pork eggrolls and or vermicelli bowls. They're perfect every time.

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    1618 Asian Fusion

    1618 Asian Fusion

    4.7
    (4.1k reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    After landing in San Antonio yesterday to kick off my summer vacation, the very first thing I did…read moretoday was ask my friend to bring me back to this restaurant. The reason is simple: we ate here two years ago, and it left such a great impression on us that we had been looking forward to coming back ever since. Fortunately, not much has changed in terms of either the quality or the overall presentation of the food. Everything is still delicious, especially the Pho Combo. To be honest, it's far better than most of the pho we've had in Germany. That doesn't mean the pho in Germany is bad--it simply means this place matches my personal taste much better. As for the downsides, they're almost exactly the same as before. Parking is still a major challenge, and I understand that's probably not something the restaurant can easily fix. We also tried calling ahead to reserve a table, but they don't take reservations, whether you're coming with a group of 5-7 people or just 2-3 people. We arrived at 6:45 PM and still had to wait about 40 minutes before being seated, which was honestly quite inconvenient. Coincidentally, there was live music tonight, which was a nice surprise. Unfortunately, the sound system wasn't very good, so it was difficult to hear what the singers were performing. Then again, this isn't really the type of venue where people come specifically to enjoy live music, so most diners didn't seem to pay much attention to it. One thing I did notice was that either the kitchen has made a few changes over the past two years, or perhaps my own taste has changed a little. The food felt slightly saltier than I remembered, and the pho broth was richer and creamier. While that added some depth of flavor, it was a bit too rich for my liking, to the point where finishing the entire bowl of broth felt a little overwhelming. The braised short ribs were incredibly tender--so tender that a knife was almost unnecessary, and they could easily be pulled apart with just a fork. While many people would probably see that as a positive, I actually missed the slightly firmer, meatier texture I remembered from my last visit. That said, these are relatively minor issues. The quality may have dipped just a little compared to our previous visit, but this is still an excellent restaurant. If they can fine-tune those small details, it would easily return to being one of my favorite places. There's a good chance we'll stop by one more time before heading back to Germany.

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    Pho Phong Luu

    4.8
    (428 reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    I ordered a regular Pho Dac Biet, and right away, I noticed the portions were very generous. The…read moreThai basil leaves were absolutely ginormous, and they gave us plenty of them alongside very fresh limes, which I appreciated. The bowl itself came loaded with meat--they definitely weren't skimping to save money here. The meat-to-noodle ratio felt great, and every bite actually had substance instead of leaving me fishing around for toppings. As for the broth, I landed somewhere in the middle. It wasn't quite as clear or light as I personally prefer, leaning toward a fattier, milkier undertone that almost reminded me of a Vietnamese pho take on tonkotsu. The flavor itself was undeniably very good, but the richness may have been a bit too much for me personally. One way I usually judge how much I love a pho broth is whether I want to sip the bowl down to the very end, and this one wasn't quite light enough for me to want to do that. I've had richer and deeper pho flavors elsewhere, but I still appreciated the flavor profile here and could absolutely see why this place is so popular. It feels hearty, comforting, and satisfying in a way that clearly resonates with many people. Despite how packed the restaurant was, the atmosphere ended up being surprisingly pleasant. Service moved very quickly, which honestly impressed me given how busy everything felt. Even with the crowd, I didn't dislike the spacing or setup at all--the restaurant still felt comfortable, and the sound of people enjoying their food all around added to the lively, welcoming energy rather than making it feel overwhelming. Overall, Pho Phong Lưu ended up being one of those places where I completely understood the hype, even if it didn't become my personal favorite pho spot. While the broth leaned richer than my preference, I still enjoyed the experience and definitely look forward to trying other dishes next time.

    Updated review for May 2026! Still insanely fast service. It was absolutely packed when we came at…read more12:30 on a Saturday and we were served in less than 6 minutes. Parking is easy in the strip mall lot towards the back. The bathroom situation can get annoying when there's more people since it's singles.

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    Bep Co Tham - KN Kitchen

    4.5
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    4.1 mi
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    I've ordered their sticky rice from here multiple times for takeout. It's nice and savory, features…read moreplenty of processed meat like pork floss and Chinese sausage slices. But it also has egg and scallions and pate; overall the combo is satisfying. Separate from takeout, we decided to go for an early dinner. Their Crab Vermicelli Stir Fry is surprisingly sweet, with sweetness as a prominent flavor. It features plenty of crab bits. I also grabbed a Skillet Combo. It came with two runny side up eggs, pate, two types of cured pork, beef gravy, and a handful of cilantro. The baguette came on the side, as did the mixed salad of lettuce and tomato. The salad had some dried shrimp, fish sauce, and a slightly sweet dressing. The restaurant itself is located in the Chinatown Center on N Lamar. It's a small corner shop. Lots of mirrors and glass. The staff are friendly enough. Unfortunately, they've closed, and it looks like another restaurant will be opening up in its place. The situation leaves me unsure about where to go to satisfy savory sticky rice cravings.

    I've visited this place several times, and each experience has been great. Plus, it's a…read morefamily-owned business, which adds a genuine touch to the dining experience. I recommend giving it a try. Food: The authentic Vietnamese cuisine they serve is truly comforting. Some menu items I like more than others. So far, my favorites are: A1. Grilled Pork Spring Rolls S1. Combo Banh Mi N5a. Char Siu Egg Noodle w/ Wonton (w/ soup on the side) N8a. Shrimp & Squid (w/ sauce & pork broth on the side)

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    Banh Xeo - Pancake
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    4.3
    (304 reviews)
    8.4 mi
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    I've been to this place many times and every time, I love it!…read more First of all, I just love coming here the seating and the space is so relaxing and such a perfect place to eat and talk. And honestly it's better than any fancy restaurant out there. I love the amount of plants in the space and the TV plays cooking videos and it's so nice to watch while waiting for your food! Speaking of waiting for your food, the food comes out super quick! Within 1 minute of ordering my drink, it came out! And a couple minutes after follows the food. The service is amazing as well, the servers are super sweet and are very quick to serve you and get what you need. The menu offers a bunch of things, appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and the drinks! I love how the desserts and drinks are also Vietnamese (most of the time I notice restaurants tend to have the basic selection of fountain drinks and desserts, but this restaurant has a wide variety of drinks and desserts so you can try something new every time you come here!) Most of all, there's a bunch of vegan dishes which I absolutely love. The food is always delicious I've been trying the vegan dishes recently and I love them a lot (as someone who doesn't like vegan dishes normally)! The chicken pho is also so delicious it tastes better than I make it at home! So much flavor. The drinks are so good as well. They also give you a big portion and I normally have leftovers, but the portion size is amazing for the price that you pay. It's definitely more affordable and such a bang for your buck. This is definitely a spot to try and trust me, you'll probably fall in love! If I was an Austin tourist I would definitely hit up this restaurant. I could go on and on about this restaurant.

    We got a lot of food here and family styled everything. Everything was delicious! The standout dish…read morefor me was the salt and pepper calamari! SOOOO good. Probably the best calamari I've ever had. Great flavor and fresh tasting. Would come back just to get this. Service was just ok - we had a large group and we took up 2 tables that were sitting back to back. The server kept walking back and forth between our 2 tables and kept bumping into my chair/bag which was really annoying me. Other than that, I'd just like to point out that their prices are on the higher side for Viet food. It gave bougie Viet food vibes from the prices, which I thought was unreasonable since the ambiance wasn't anything special or over the top. Probably wouldn't come back unless I was craving their calamari.

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    View from the door (my lunch visible in the brown bag)
    View from the door (my lunch visible in the brown bag)
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