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    The Pho

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

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Bo Luc Lac
    Anh N.

    Finally made it north to try this mom pop and it did not disappoint. Been wanting to try this place as they have authentic unique Vietnamese dishes you don't see often in other spots like the street fishes (snails, goat curry...etc.) . Nice staff. Pork egg rolls crispy and on point! Bun Bo Hue spicy goodness with extra fixins to make it as pungent and strong as you like. Goat curry was plentiful and so flavorful! Comes with a huge baguette for dipping. Bo Luc lac (shaken beef) served with egg noodles, amazing. Will definitely be back to try other dishes when I'm out this way.

    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.

    Inside
    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

    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!

    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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    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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    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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    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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    Qi Austin

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    I don't usually write reviews, but this experience was honestly so confusing that I felt like I had…read moreto. I'm only giving 2 stars because the food was actually good. My boyfriend and I came here because of the great reviews, but unfortunately our visit was nothing like we expected. From the moment we walked in, the experience was disappointing. The host literally pointed to our table instead of walking us to it, which immediately felt unwelcoming. No one introduced themselves or even told us who our server was, so we never knew anyone's name throughout the entire meal. Throughout our meal, no one checked on us even once, and we had to flag our waiter down multiple times whenever we needed something. Plates and drinks were also repeatedly slammed down on the table, which came across as rude and unprofessional. Every interaction felt rushed, and the staff acted like they were annoyed we were there. The customer service was awful, and it made for a really unpleasant first experience. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back.

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    Hell, yeah! I like this place. Good for groups. Everyone order something and pass it around the…read moretable! The spicy and sour dumplings are the bomb. Way better than the soup dumplings (which are really good!). You can't go wrong with the curry chicken and potato pot stickers. Tan-Tan noodles were really good. The only side you need is the garlic box choy - it's pretty f'n awesome! Service is attentive and friendly. Ask questions and the staff will steer you in the right direction. And...did I mention this place is REALLY affordable! Can't go wrong!

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    4.5
    (431 reviews)
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    Soooo good! I asked on next-door what was good for Chinese food near me, several people recommended…read moretwin panda although it was a little further than I wanted to drive I'm glad I did! Shrimp and walnut prawn very delicious good size portion nice big shrimp and not gooey . Combination fried rice has plenty of meat. Great flavor and shockingly also has large shrimp. Mongolian beef because I thought I had to give it a try most Asian places I am very particular and don't like chewy meat. Very good not chewy! Bakmi Ayam noodles with chicken and mushroom very good. I like this more than I thought I would. I also appreciate that it had fresh greens on top. it's also served with some chicken broth. I did not use it yet, smells amazing though. When I walked in, I was greeted by two friendly young ladies. I placed my order and waited. I do not have a large waiting area. They also do not have a large dining room. I would love to come back and bring friends as it's a very cute place and the staff is very friendly. Small and casual decor would be a great place to come with friends. They do have some Asian beer in the back cooler. I can see from where I am standing. I apologize, not taking a photo of each dish however I didn't think about it until after I made my plate.

    Soulful flavors and a welcoming vibe defines this restaurant. The hostess was so polite and…read morefriendly. The restaurant is small yet cozy, decorated with Asian themed art. We ordered the tofu hot pot with chicken and vegetables. It comes with a side of white rice. The dish is prepared in a spicy sauce, served in a clay pot. The Indonesian rice noodles with tofu, vegetables and egg were very tasty. We were also offered complimentary wontons with sweet and sour sauce as a starter.

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