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    UTea Pho

    4.2 (176 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Ariadna S.

    [UPDATED review and rating] After a very careful consideration and comparison to other places in Austin, I took off one more star. The food did not worth listed menu prices at all (see full review below). Do yourself a favor and just drive somewhere else, if you can, for much better options and fuller plates at the exact same price. ---------- Went to this place for the first time. It's a very casual spot on campus. The prices are about the same as in many other places in Austin but, but in my opinion a bit high for what we got. The seating inside is very annoying. I'm a community table hater (unless it is a social event or a big party dining together, in these situations it is fun actually). But in this setting, noting irritates me more than having to seat with strangers elbow to elbow while trying to enjoy some food and have a conversation. If you dislike this kind of sitting situation, you better off seating outside if you're committed to going to this spot. I wanted to try UTEA Special, but the only red meat option they had available that day was brisket. I'm not sure if they were running out of brisket as well or were just stingy, but the amount of meat was pretty sad and on top of that the slices were really tiny, you'd have to work extra to fish them out. Very small amount of sprouts as well. You basically would fill in with noodles. They had many other options as well, which makes me think pho is probably not the priority. I'm not sure if it was just not a good we caught, but I will likely not be back for now.

    pad thai with tofu and vermicelli with pork
    Ashley C.

    casual vietnamese spot with a few dishes from other cuisines, including pad thai. the seating is very casual and meant to accommodate college students living in west campus. i had the pad thai with tofu and it was delicious. definitely spicer than the one at pho thaison but has a more authentic flavor. the vermicelli was yummy as well, the pork was well seasoned and delicious. servers are mainly college students, unfortunately the one that served us was not as friendly and didn't check up on us.

    Annie A.

    The veggie pho is amazing here. it is probably my favorite veggie pho in Austin. The tofu is perfectly cooked, and appreciate that they don't just put mushrooms and try to pack the soup with toppings instead of just noodles and broth. Price is also reasonable, and they validate parking!

    Cream puff
    Jasmine L.

    Really solid vietnamese restaurant with yummy cream puffs in west campus!! Workers are nice and pleasant. The inside is clean, simple, and has a ton of natural light from the tall windows. The cream puffs were delicious and beautiful! Loved the strawberry one, which was drizzled in chocolate syrup. The pho here is also good with generous portions!

    Shrimp Pad Thai ($13.50)
    Kate Z.

    I think for a Viet place in West Campus, UTea Pho is not bad, but it's not high quality food. It's affordable and quick with a very convenient location right in the heart of West Campus. The seating is limited but they are quite free outside of dinner hours. We got a spot by the windows. Service is really friendly! And they give a free bottle of water. I've gotten the egg noodles recently, and I like how they give a lot of protein, but the shrimp has been tough every time. The banh mi is all right as well. I think the cream puffs are a hit or miss, but it's been a while since I've had one. They used to be good! I'll be back here because of the location most likely.

    Wok on fire noodle, Crab Rangoon (5 Pieces), Basil fried rice, Steak pho
    Carrie M.

    UTea Pho is a convenient spot for food in West Campus, but I find it consistently mid. I've had their pho, Singapore noodle, pad thai, and wok on fire noodle. I would say they are all fine. I really enjoy their cream puff. I remember when they used to charge for water without telling us that they did, but now the first bottle is free at least. I organized a profit share here with my student organization and was successful. My last visit, the service was a big issue. We waited an extremely long time for each order, especially the cream puff and my friend's Vietnamese coffee. About 20 minutes after he ordered the coffee with boba, he was informed that they had run out of boba. They also mixed up our checks, and we were only a group of three. The staff were uncomfortably standing at the counter and crowded right next to our table. The manager is so kind!

    Spring rolls
    Eric G.

    Stopped by for lunch the other day and glad we did! Service is quick and the restaurant itself is casual and clean. We ordered the spring rolls, which were very generous servings. The sauce was a little more peanut heavy than I'm used to but it was very good nonetheless! I ordered pho, which was also a generous portion that i managed to finish completely. My partner ordered a vermicelli bowl (lemongrass chicken i think?). It was delicious and I would definitely get that again. Wish we had something like this place closer to us. Food is great and doesn't break the bank!

    Combination Pho
    J J.

    Our family came here late at night before its closing since there were not many options around, and everything was either met or exceeded our expectations. We cared most about the food quality and the Pho was no exception. We ordered the fried rice for the kids and they finished it all. Service was on point and the young male servers were really nice, chit chatted with us and make sure we got what we needed.

    flat noodle with tofu and curry
    Erin L.

    I've been here so many times I cannot believe I haven't reviewed it yet, but it is one of my favorite spots in austin! Their pho is amazing but their pan fried noodles are slept on. I always get the flat noodle with tofu and it hits the spot every time! It is located in West campus so the parking can be hard to find, but there are some street spots available! Most of the staff are UT students and they are super sweet and patient.

    Pho
    Emily D.

    I like this place! They have some good noodles, close to campus, and great service. The protein portion size is a little small for the price but it's a convenient spot to grab some food.

    Fried egg rolls
    Lena H.

    Stopped by for lunch and ordered the fried egg rolls and lemongrass beef and rice. I was greeted and seated right away. The food came out fairly quickly and nice and hot. The egg rolls were just ok for me. I just felt like it was missing something. The lemongrass beef was amazing! So much flavor! There are limited street parking, however there is a parking.

    Popcorn chicken (good but not my favorite item here)
    Oscar W.

    I unexpectedly found myself on UT campus a few of months ago and came across UTea Pho. I'm so glad I did! Since then, I've been back a several times and have had a chance to try several of their times, and I have to say that it never disappoints. My go-tos are the vermicelli bowls (lemongrass beef is delicious), the spring rolls (shrimp or pork), and of course the pho. Service has consistently been friendly and quick. The restaurant is clearly a favorite among students, as it is always busy and packed. The crowd is mellow and although it is a calm place even when it is a full day. Reservations are available if you want to save yourself a potential wait although we have yet to make one and have one had to wait a few minutes at most. Check it out! You won't be disappointed!

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    5 years ago

    One of the best flat noodles I have ever had a must try. The Pho was flavorful hot and delicious.

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    5 years ago

    Nice spot for a quick lunch during a recent trip to UT! Got a bowl of pho and side of spring rolls. Would come again!

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    3 years ago

    Great food and value. convenient location near campus Definitely going back again. Highly recommended

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    5 years ago

    This place is amazing! Convenient location. Their pad Thai is phenomenal and their customer service is always great!

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    3 years ago

    Awesome staff and food. Wait times will OCCASIONALLY get long but the food is 100% worth the wait. Definitely go here!

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    3 years ago

    Delicious pho, and great service - owner was so kind and gave us a warm welcome to Austin. Great for students

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    6 years ago

    The best pho around campus. The owner is super nice. Would recommend the UTea special pho and the grilled pork spring rolls.

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    2 years ago

    my pho was extremely bland and tasted like water. meal was not worth the price at all

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    5 years ago

    Food is delicious! It's a nice place to go and eat as well near campus and different from what is around.

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    6 years ago

    Good place to-go for pho when you're not home. the prices are not that bad for being near campus

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