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    Top Pho

    3.9 (112 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Van N.

    Amazing pho and rice plate. The R1 is a plate fill of food. The service is amazing. Highly recommend.

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    Owen N Julianne P.

    Menu items are fairly priced. Their large size pho is 13.99. I ordered the beef pho and it was flavorless. I've added 3 chili oil and all the fixings and this by far was the worst pho I've had in Wa. I've also ordered the fried rolls and the only flavor you got was from the dipping sauce. Service was good she refilled water and kept coming by to ask if we needed anything. Not sure why they are rated 4 stars when it should be a 1-2 star spot.

    The obligatory accoutrements. Good stuff.
    Rod V.

    Was torn between going for Thai next door or this place, as I really like love both, but opted for this since I don't free like there's really good pho where I live in West Seattle. I was a little concerned when I got here and saw that it was completely empty, while there were a decent number of customers next door. Net-net, this place was OK, nothing less, nothing more. I ordered my typical pho ga (chicken). Typical white meat chicken, wasn't overly dry, which goes a long way towards whether I like the pho itself. The broth was tasty enough, I did need a little fish sauce to add a little extra something to it. What else can I say. Not bad at all, but I'm still in search for that local Seattle-area comparable place to my beloved Pho No. 1 in San Francsic

    a styrofoam container with rice, meat and vegetables
    Jon M.

    Beef broccoli was disgusting. The sauce was a clear slime. We also ordered a Banh Mi, the bread was stale and hard. Don't waste your money

    Pho Tai Nam
    Johnny L.

    Most friendly Vietnamese restaurant server! Smiles everywhere My wife and I continued our pho journey and we came here after our massages. We both ordered their pho in small bowls and their shrimp spring roll as an appetizer. Their pop was really good; we both had coke and it was in nice big glasses! (with a lot of fizzzzzzzzzzzz....!) Extra Extra Their spring roll was pretty good; it was wrapped perfectly with shrimp, bean sprouts, lettuce and rice noodle, but it did not have mint. Their fish sauce was sweet and hoisin sauce tasted decent. The main course, which was our small bowl phos were ok. Yeah, they were really small; the noodle look like it was the portion equal to an instant ramen portion. Their meat was good, nicely sliced and tender in rare steak and brisket that I had. They didn't have much white onion in their broth and cilantro, as there were only bits of stems from cilantro and not full leaves. White onion only made an appearance as a few pieces sprinkled into the bowl. Sadness. The broth I will talk about in the next paragraph.. Alright back from commercial break brought to you by.. Johnny and Tasting Associates. Thank you. Well continuing with where we left off, which is the broth, I want to say it wasn't good. When a bowl of pho comes out and if you got an eye for good pho like me, you can instantly tell from the color of the broth and how it looks, if it is good or not. In this case, I was correct because it looked clear, which means it is bland with a little cinnamon flavor to it. I tasted it and quickly added hoisin and lime + leftover fish sauce from my shrimp spring roll. Thank you shrimp spring roll fish sauce! It tasted better, but still no good. My wife on the other hand, added everything she can find from the condiments on our table and nothing was able to do magic to her broth, as they were dissolved into the flavorless broth of doom. Was this the worst pho I had? No, everything else was good like the meat, noodles, but just not the broth. The restrooms were clean. Server was extra friendly. They had no one there, when we came. So if you want anything else other than pho like a good coke or good service in a Vietnamese restaurant, I recommend this one.

    Hong T.

    Very small quiet little pho place. I have been here twice and there isn't allot of people which I like. I can come in and get seated right away. It's small and quiet yet have delicious food. This is the only place close enough where I can find a very good bowl of bun Rieu. So yummy! The only other place that serves it is all the way in Kent. This place is down the street from me.

    Arie L.

    This is one of the best pho places that we frequent often. The owners treat you like family. If you like presentation and detail to your food, this is going to be your favorite, as well. I love that they use glass/porcelain dishes and cups. Also, their pho isn't sweet or over-salty. It has the right amount of spices and herbs. The add in veggies always fresh, green, and crisp. They know I like my sprouts steamed, so that is a plus. Their home made hot chili oil sauce is BOMB. Tastes wonderful, and we usually get spring rolls or Banhmi, but not tonight. I ordered a grilled chicken, rice, egg roll dish and dh ordered his "usual" brisket pho. Delicious and we are full! :)

    Beef and broccoli
    Plumax C.

    The restaurant is delicious, the waitress was very hospitable, the restaurant is very clean, they definitely have a returning customer

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    Best pho that I have had honestly. Employees are very welcoming. Quick service 10/10 recommend

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    7 years ago

    The best Pho in the Tacoma area! The restaurant is so clean and the food is deliciously authentic!

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    6 years ago

    Good portions, flavor, service and options! The crab Rangoons were reallllly good as well as the pho.

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    8 years ago

    Our table ordered a small combo pho, grilled pork and shrimp combo x3, and 3 grilled beef sandwiches. Everything was delicious!

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    The mango salad was delicious. All ingredients complimented each other, very well balanced. Rice…read morenoodle bowl was fantastic. Service was great As for ambiance, I love the simplicity of the setting. The musician cats on the tv screen made us laugh in a good way. Overall, this is our new favorite spot for Vietnamese and Thai. We will be back and will introduce our extended family to this establishment.

    YESSS!! This is THE place for Vietnamese food! They are indeed authentic!…read more I have been missing the smell and taste of staple Vietnamese dishes ever since I moved out of California a few months ago. I used to receive Mom's vietnamese home cooking frequently and I lived near the Asian hubbubs with easy access to all the cuisine, but now I have to discover new places here in Washington to satiate my taste buds. Everything I've tried so far has been good. I've been content. But here!! I ordered takeout through Doordash, and as soon as I picked up my food, an aroma of so many flavors filled up my car. Parking is kinda annoying since it's on the street but I arrived within 30 mins of opening hours so it wasn't terrible yet. The restaurant already had at least a table or so, with customers, so I wouldn't be surprised if it got busier later. There's a fair amount of space and tables for hungry stomachs! The food was about ready by the time I arrived, and the 30 min drive home left me feeling famished and ready to dig in. Thankfully, I was not disappointed. Everything was packaged well so that nothing spilled during the car ride, and everything was so yummy! I ordered more than I originally intended... I was craving com tam (broken rice) and couldn't find a satisfactory place near my residence, so I drove all the way here to Tacoma.. and then I figured, I might as well order their Banh Xeo too! The photos online made it look so good, and it ended up tasting amazing! Slightly crispy and stuffed just enough with bean sprouts, meat, and other goodies. Perfect after drizzling some of the sauce over it. The Com Tam was also made well, and definitely hit my cravings with its classic ingredients. I ordered a Large Pho Bo Vien (meatball) for my son, and was sooo tempted to eat some myself. The broth smelled fresh and the noodles were cooked nicely. Decent portions for everything, too. I definitely need to return to try out more of their food. So far, it has made me one happy Viet gal :)

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    Cafe La Vie has easily become my go to spot. Ever since my wife put me on, it's basically turned…read moreinto a weekly ritual. They never miss every visit is consistent, fresh, and hits every time. Opening at 6am makes it clutch for early mornings too. Pork and shrimp noodle soup is my go to here . Service is amazing, the owners are great, and the ambiance really feels like a true Vietnamese café hangout spot. It's the kind of place you can just sit, eat, and vibe.

    This place has been a Vietnamese staple in Tacoma for years. You'll often see a bunch of men…read moregathering here having coffee with their friends before they go about their business everyday. This place is consistently busy. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The building is a small house and has enough space for about 20-30 people inside. Probably another 20-30 if outdoor seating is available. You seat yourself or order from the front if hou are ordering takeout. Tables get cleaned immediately as soon as people leave. Service is quick and the workers are friendly. Their bánh mì đặc biệt (deluxe sandwich) and the cà phê sửa đá (iced condensed milk coffee) are my typical go-tos. The sandwich has layers of meat and portioned appropriately. The pâté adds a rich umami flavor and the Vietnamese bơ (mayo) gives it a buttery flavor. The veggies are always healthy and seem fresh. Also their jalapeños actually have a kick unlike most places I've been to. I recommend this staple to anyone looking for a solid Vietnamese sandwich in Tacoma. Great place to chill and have coffee to start your day. They have other foods like noodle soups, stews, and a rice plate. I haven't tried any of them, but it might be something I might look into in the future

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    so yummyyy!! the roasted pork was crispy and the duck was so juicy and tender. the sauce for the…read morenoodles was flavorful and the duck really enhanced that. i think my favorite park of the dish were all the greens!! i loved the dua chua and the pickled jalapeños, it really added onto the flavors. got the durian che as well, which was so refreshing! yummy rating: 10/10

    The more I spend time exploring Tacoma, the more I am loving it! Take this winner of a well-run…read morefamily-owned restaurant in the Lincoln District of Tacoma. It looks unassuming on the outside, but it is all heart on the inside. You can tell this restaurant has been well-loved in this neighborhood for years-- 28 years in fact! I dug the community vibes and organized hustle and bustle atmosphere. We sat at the counter because it was a full house with many more customers waiting in line to get a table. I'm so glad we sat at the counter-- best seats in the house IMO because we got to chat with the friendly staff and get a close-up view of some entertaining behind the scenes action. I highly recommend the Combo Plate ("Cơm Thập Cẩm" that's comprised of roast duck, roasted pork, and BBQ pork over steamed rice with pickled veggies and their house sauce). Ohmygosh, what a treat!!! Everything tasted so good and the service was welcoming and efficient. It was a lot of food so I took about half of it to go. Including a stuffed sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf that was in a pile next to me and looked too irresistible for me not to take at least one home. This restaurant is a new favorite of mine in Tacoma. They informed me that a more fancy-looking and modern one is located in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle. I plan to check it out one day. Hopefully, it'll be just as great as this OG one.

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    Noon 9.8/24. Almost sold out, line on left takeout, seating line out dooe 8 deep

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    Lunar's Pho

    Lunar's Pho

    4.6
    (125 reviews)
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    10/10 we ordered Oxtail and Steak Pho! Flavor was there it was really good! (Broth was different…read moreflavor than what I am used to) but I really enjoyed it! Service was great too server answered our questions. Restaurant spacing was nice . Parking wasn't too hard to find either Fish Sauce wings were great sweetness was there nothing too overpowering Crab Rangoon was good (I am not a crab Rangoon fan in general) but I ate like 1or2

    I stopped into Lunar's Pho in Tacoma for an early lunch. There were only a couple of people inside…read moreahead of me, so it was nice and quiet when I sat down. I ordered the calamari from the specials menu and the ginger steak pho from the regular menu. The biggest downside for me was the temperature inside the restaurant. It was one of those really cold, pouring rain days we've been having lately, and the dining area felt pretty chilly. I'm not sure if the heat wasn't on or if the space just takes a while to warm up, but it definitely stood out and I dreaded anytime another person opened the front door to let a rush of cold air inside. The other thing was how long the food took to come out. I stopped in during my lunch break, and from the time I ordered it took about 25 minutes for the food to arrive. Most pho spots I've been to are usually closer to the 8-10 minute range, so that was a bit of a surprise. I also saw banana cake on their specials menu, which I really wanted to try, but I ended up skipping it because I was worried it might take another 20+ minutes and I needed to get back to work. That said, the food itself was great. The calamari was fantastic and honestly should probably be added to their regular menu. It had a great crispy coating, was served hot, and the seasoning was really good. The texture was perfect too -- none of that rubbery calamari you sometimes get. I finished the entire plate. The ginger steak pho was also excellent, especially on such a cold day. I had never tried ginger steak pho before, but I'm glad I did. The broth was really comforting and helped warm me up, the steak slices were tender, and they didn't hold back on the ginger. The dish came with ginger already in the soup, the meat was wrapped with ginger shoots, and they even provided extra ginger on the side, which I happily added. Parking might be something to keep in mind if you visit during a busier time. Because of the terrible weather when I went, I got lucky and found parking right out front, but I could see it getting tight on a normal day. Overall, I would definitely come back. The food was really good, just plan for a little extra time if you're stopping in during a busy period.

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