As a big fan of Pho let me first tell you my "Pho Credentials" I live in Long Beach, California which is 10 minutes north of the biggest "Little Saigon" in the U.S. I've had Pho at the best most authentic places in this country, also have had Pho from my ex girlfriend (Vietnamese) mother (who moved here as an adult from Saigon). I was craving Pho so I went here while I'm in town for a week. The flavor was great, some of the best I've ever had. The portion was small, probably smaller than regular size in Los Angeles / Orange County and priced the same as a large back in LA/OC. The bean sprouts were not fresh, they didn't have chili peppers, and they used chopped red onions instead of the traditional green onion. Very little meat was in the soup, and they didnt have tendon or tripe on the menu. Also no size selections. To summarize, the flavor was great and that is the reason for my 3 stars. If you're not used to authentic pho, then you'll be happy here. read more

Vietnamese Pho Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Tyler, Texas

We were just passing through Tyler on our way to Cali and lucked into this place. My wife and I had never had pho before but my wife being Chinese and I having lived there for a year this reminded us of the tang mian (noodle soup). I realize this is Vietnamese restaurant but this is very similar to the food we loved eating in China. Not Americanized at all. The restaurant is run by a very nice older couple who make delicious food. My wife is an extremely picky eater(especially if its not Chinese food) and she absolutely loved her pork and shrimp pho. The jasmine tea was also very good. For $20 we both left completely stuffed and very happy. read more

Vietnamese Pho Restaurant - #14 special pho soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Best pho in town!!!! Ok, the only pho in town that I know of and I'm glad it is here. Pho is one of my favorite hangover cures. I never really thought about getting pho just because I had a hangover but for some reason I just crave it the morning after a long night of drinking. As others have pointed out already not the best atmosphere in the restaurant, but I was much more interested in the pho that what the restaurant looked like. The service was fine as I really just wanted to be left alone with my pho. So of course I had the pho with flank steak and a Vietnamese coffee. When I first tasted the pho I thought it had too much clove in it, but after adding my usually amount of sriracha, which is always a lot, the clove really was just right. I'm happy with Vietnamese Pho Restaurant as my hangover is gone now. :) read more

Vietnamese Pho Restaurant - Pho - ate half before I remembered to take a pic.. oops - Vietnamese Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Well, I think I'm a fan...I've never, ever had Vietnamese food, so I have nothing to compare it to. I ran in here on a whim and wasn't disappointed. I had no idea what I was ordering, I had a general idea of what the spring rolls were. I ordered the pork and shrimp spring rolls, hated them, I do not like mint all that much and they were full of it, which is fine, I was experimenting, I expect that sort of thing. If I had planned the visit, I would've done my research on what is common with this particular cuisine, and probably would've avoided the spring rolls. The other dish I ordered was the grilled shrimp over vermicelli, which was DELICIOUS!!! It had mint in it, but not so much that it was overpowering...I also enjoyed the lemongrass flavor...it's very light food and I can't wait to go back and try something else now that I've familiarized myself with it's menu. read more

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The food was fantastic, but a bit pricey considering the smaller portion sizes. I'm not a big fan of the service, but I will make do; overall we enjoyed our dinner. read more

Best, most authentic pho anywhere near Tyler. They may not have the variety of ingredients and other dishes one would find in a major metro area Vietnamese restaurant, but the broth is excellent. This mom and pop operation beats other wanna-be-Vietnamese chains in the area hands down. read more

I had the spring rolls and the "special soup" pho, which comes with flank steak, beef brisket, and meatballs. I also had the jasmine iced tea. Everything was amazing!! The spring rolls are pretty minty but still very good. The pho was delicious but like someone else said, the meat portions are pretty small. Which I don't mind at all because it kept the whole bowl on the lighter side. I ate about half of the pho and was able to save the rest for another lunch. I'll definitely go back again, and absolutely recommend to anyone wanting to get their pho on! read more

Vietnamese Pho Restaurant - Special soup pho and jasmine iced tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Tyler, Texas

The best pho noodles in Tyler. Very small mom and pop, dont't let this deter you. The food speaks for itself. Their spring rolls are my favorite. You taste the freshness and the flavors. One of my favorites. read more

Prices were good, food was just so-so. Service was very lacking, got one refill of water and then never saw a server for the rest of the time we were there. Portions are pretty small and you'll probably leave hungry. read more

The short story: Having visited Vietnamese Pho restaurants in many different cities throughout the USA, I can say without reservation, that the Pho I received at this restaurant was poor to fair, the service was just as bad. The rest of the story: My wife and I visited this establishment on a Wednesday evening in January about 7:00 pm. We were immediately struck by how empty the place was, only one couple was there. No one greeted us or even yelled a friendly "hello" or "seat yourself". Nevertheless, we chose an empty table, all were empty save for one, and looked over the menu that was placed at each setting on every table. After an extended period exceeding 10 minutes a waiter finally appeared to take our order. We both ordered #15 which is Pho soup with Flank steak. The waiter left and shortly returned to inform us that bean sprouts were not available. Another 15 minutes passed and he showed up with our soup AND FINALLY our water. Pho soup is a complex clear broth with a multitude of flavors including beef, onion, ginger, star anise, cloves, and cinnamon among others. The soup takes all day to make and after simmering a huge amount of these ingredients together, you throw them all away, leaving you with a complex broth that you then clarify so that is nearly clear like water. The soup we received was nothing at all like the soup I just described. The soup we received was cloudy and although edible, was very simple, more like beef bullion with some spices tossed in to fool those unaccustomed to authentic Vietnamese Pho. Furthermore, there was very little meat of any kind in the soup. Usually Pho is served with 1 inch wide, paper thin slices of raw meat which cook in the broth as it is brought to your table. The few pieces served to us were very small and overcooked. Pho is usually served with raw Jalapeños slices on the side so the diner can add a bit of heat if desired. No Jalapeño slices were served to us this night. Did I mention that bean sprouts were not available either? Poor quality food and poor service gets no more than 2 stars in my opinion. If you want decent Pho in East Texas you are out of luck. Authentic Pho restaurants can be found in Dallas or Houston. read more

I am expecting a pho soup I tried in other Vietnamese restaurant but this one I'm not coming back. Small serving, not as tasty , owner is somewhat aloof . Will find other Vietnamese resto again around Tyler. read more

I love this place!! The spring rolls are so fresh and the jasmine tea is amazing. I always get the Garlic Shrimp with Vermicelli noodles and it's always light and fresh. The service isn't always perfect but the people that own the place are very nice and always make top quality food. It's very clean. read more

If there's one thing that reminds me of little Saigon's Vietnamese pho restaurants in Orange County, CA, it's this place. I am here in Tyler, TX for work training and will definitely come back! Had Pho Thai with hoisin sauce and sriracha, also had some shrimp spring rolls; yummy is all I can say. read more

I hated this Place............................... The food smelled like a wet Dog and I am not trying to gross you out.....I ordered grilled chicken and fried rice and the lady brought me Pork.....I ask her where is my chicken she said that is chicken........I took a bite and no it was not chicken...Then she tried to tell me that I ordered Pork which I did not......I then just tried to eat my friend rice...it was horrible I could not get over the SMELL ....WET Dog I could not do it I got up and left....Will never return..... read more

Been eating here a couple of years. Great iced Jasmine Tea. Very good spring rolls #2. Lemongrass/beef/chicken/shrimp combo is amazing! The service is sometimes a little slow , but always worth the wait. read more

Vietnamese Pho Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Tyler, Texas

HORRIBLE! Bad service, brown limes, no jalapeños, no chili sauce., mushy, stuck together noodles. The pho didn't even taste good. We couldn't finish it. I guess it didn't help that when we asked for chopsticks, the owner basically threw them at us and never said a word. Oh, and we rang the bell and waited 10+ minutes for her to quit jabbering in the back and come accept our payment. We should have just walked out. We truly hated our experience. read more

My husband and I are regulars at Pho, we love the food and their tea! The food is light, refreshing, and delicious! The owner's always take good care of us and know our orders before we even sit down. The only drawback is that sometimes they close unexpectedly for family purposes, which is a big inconvenience when you drive across town. Call ahead if you are coming from further away. Highly recommended if you are a Vietnamese food fan! read more

Horrible service! The owner was very rude when I asked her a question and just walked away. Horrible customer service

Pho! Pho! Pho! In the nature of full disclosure, I don't know Squat about Vietnamese food. But I dig this place. I don't know what a single thing on the menu is. Thankfully, they have pictures of several menu items on the walls. I never know what I have ordered till it shows up. So far, I've never been disappointed. read more

Service was bad and owner was rude. Took forever to get a table and no one was there. Food was very low quality. They use the cheapest ingredients. Pho had hardly any noodles or meat. Don't even think about ordering the fried rice. It looked like they threw yesterday soggy rice and tried to fry. I ordered mine with shrimp amd they were the size of dimes. I would not recommend this place to anyone. I complained about the food and the lady told me to just not eat it and walked away. read more

Great pho! Excellent flavor. Spring rolls good too. Small restaurant with not much atmosphere but staff was friendly and courteous.

Stopped by on our way through to Dallas. Sign says they open at 11 on Saturdays. 11:30 and doors are locked. Not open.

I have been here a few times in the past couple months and it definitely fills a void I have had since leaving the DFW area back in 2008. I've tried a few of the pho dishes there and so far it has all been very good. Prices are very reasonable as well. There's plenty of seating available and we went in with 7 of us a couple weeks ago and they were quick to help us push a couple tables together. read more

I love this hole in the wall authentic Vietnamese restaurant. Great prices for quality of food. All made to order. Fresh! The owners take great passion in their food and it shows in the taste of each dish. Pho is a delicious, flavorful, hearthy soup. With authentic noodles. Besides the food. The owners are the workers and they dedicated there life to make this restaurant run. They cook, they clean, and they greet their customers with great service and respect. Very friendly woman. Took my order patiently as I asked questions. Helped me a lot. A must go restaurant for a date night or if you feel like you need some adventure in your life. read more

Perfect family run (fun and interesting owners) like a step back to Vietnam for a casual, entertaining meal. Great to take kids and expand their minds or just some hang time. My new favorite. Foods like Jul's at 50% (or less) of the cost!! Recommended by Shay who is in Alaska. He was spot on with this one. read more

I've been eating here nearly every week for the past few years. The #14 Special Soup/Pho with a #3 Pork Spring Rolls (they are actually summer rolls) never gets old for me. I've tried many a pho place over the years and this is still my favorite - and conveniently right here in Tyler! This place is pretty small, quiet, and only has 2 employees (the owners) so be prepared for that. P.S. Try the Vietnamese coffee! read more

Smallest portions, they're like kids meal. Most horrible fried rice. And the service: good lord! These people do not know how to smile. It's like their face would crack if they did. No wonder it was empty on a Saturday afternoon.... Get on line and google some recipes, not worth it! read more

Yummy pho. Actually the only pho place in town which is unfortunate. I've only eaten here once and it was very good. The only issue I have is the way the place seems to me is never open? 1st time my husband and I went they were closed because of a family emergency on the front door it said. Which fine that is understanding, no big deal. We live out in the country we'll come back next time. 2nd time was actually on a Thursday around 4:45.Was in town wanted to go have some pho. Drove there saw the open sign on and went to open the door and it was locked. Checked the sign hours, that said they were open. Their pho is awesome, the service is good, the only issue I have is the confusion of when they are ever really open?! That gets frustrating as a hungry person wanting pho and not ever knowing if the place is gonna be open. read more

The chicken noodle soup was piping hot and delicious! Can't wait to come back!

My family and I love it here. They have these egg rolls that you wrap in lettuce, basil and mint leaves and it is delicious. The pho soup is to die for and if you are ever there get the number 23! I promise you won't be dissapointed. read more

Best pho in Tyler! Even though there really isn't much to choose from. I've been to San Antonio and eaten pho there at several spots and this is much better than both. The egg rolls could be pre made instead of frozen and deep fried. Prices are cheap and service is fair read more

Excellent! The pho was amazing, they didn't have a problem changing the protein to tofu. The owners are warm, welcoming and very nice people. This place is a real gem in the Piney Woods. read more

The best pho in Tyler!Great flavors and affordable prices. The only reason I do not give it 5 stars is the service. The lady (assuming is one of the owners) is too rude. I am not joking, try too make a change in your order and you will see what I am talking about it, however the food is so good that I try to be there al least twice a month. read more

Food was really good but portions were kind of small. Service was great and we got our food pretty quick! I definitely recommend this place if you like pho! read more

Food was good, not your normal vietnamese cuisine, more home cooked than restaurant food.

Well, pho is alive and well in Tyler! I had pho with flank steak, brisket and meatballs. I used to live in Dallas, and I would go to a pho and bakery shop and have at it....the pho here is of that quality. It comes with sweet basil leaf and bean sprouts with lime wedges. Ask for fish sauce, because it's not at the table like in Dallas. I had grilled shrimp spring rolls and a beef salad with Vietnamese clover. And, of course, the obligatory iced coffee with condensed milk. I'm an unrepentant chili head, and I love the heat, but be aware that their chili vinegar sauce is healthy. The pho had star anise and cinnamon in the beef broth, really tasty. read more

The food is great, if you can get it. Unfortunately, we never got served, despite being two feet from one of the staff members, who I assume was family. read more

This restaurant might be good at noodle soup but shrimp fried rice is not they're best. No flavor and smallest portions ever and tiny shrimps. Worst shrimp fried rice I've ever had. read more

Don't walk, run to this place and you will not be disappointed. The Special Soup is what you need to go for. Asian noodle soup with brisket, flank steak, and meatballs I have had lots of authentic asian food, and from what I've tried so far, this is one of the only examples here in Tyler. For those of you who have never tried Pho (vietnamese noodle soup), when it comes out, you want to add a handfull of bean sprouts, tear off a bunch of the basil leaves and throw those in, squeeze the lime juice in, then squeeze a generous amount of Hoisin Sauce and (if you love spice) the Sriacha hot sauce. Then stir it all up and use your chopsticks to separate the noodles and ENJOY! Literally the best bowl of food you could hope for. Warm, spicy, flavorful, it is like eating in health, especially if you are a tad under the weather. And at about 475 calories a bowl, its Asian food you don't have to feel guilty about eating. Make your way there soon and believe me, it is better than any Texanized Chinese or Japanese food you may have had!!! The Vietnamese Egg Rolls are a yummy appetizer as well! read more

So good. Chicken pho is my favorite. They aren't very nice but the food is good. The Vietnamese spring rolls are good.