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    What the Pho

    4.1 (605 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Soup
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    WHAT THE PHO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Grilled chicken salad
    Monica G.

    I am from Houston, Texas where we are known for the plethora of food. If the food isn't up to par, it will not survive. Let's just say that if this restaurant was in Houston, it wouldn't last very long. I am also Vietnamese, so I know what the flavors should taste like, and I was very disappointed in the dishes. Service: Quick and the waitresses were sweet. Price: It seems pricey compared to Houston, but when compared to other restaurants in the surrounding Denver area, it is very reasonable. Also, the portions are huge with a lot of meat. Thus, the price point is justified. Grilled chicken salad: I was pleased to know that they offered this because I've never seen this offered. I wanted a chicken salad and thought I would have to make a weird request, but glad that I didn't have to. I was pleased with the amount of chicken. However, the flavor was way off. It didn't taste Vietnamese. In fact, it was interesting to me and wasn't that good. It didn't taste like regular grilled chicken either. I don't like wasting food or complaining, so I did eat it. Grilled pork vermicelli: Also a lot of meat and a huge portion. The flavor of the pork was alright. It wasn't as flavorful compared to what I'm used to. Maybe the pho is better?

    Small P9. Combination Beef Pho - Phở Đặc Biệt
    Vicky C.

    The pho is nice and aromatic. The meat is sliced thick. The service is quiet. Ambiance is relaxing. Best pho eating from out of town. My only complaint is the portions could be bigger.

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    Dennis X.

    Located in an awesome place downtown, right off 16th and Champa, this place is down the street from my workplace. The inner decor is cute and I'd definitely enjoy a drink here. I came in on a Wednesday at lunch and it was pretty empty. The food came out pretty quickly, but the broth was a little on the saltier side, IMO. By the end of the bowl, I felt really bloated. Would come back to fix my pho cravings, but there are plenty of other great food options around within the same price point 3.5/5

    Combo vermicelli bowl
    Lydia F.

    We are from out of town, and I usually don't review places until I've given them a second chance, unless I'm traveling. So the good: the location was easy to access, and the interior was nice. The service was good too. But I wouldn't go back if we are in Denver again. I ordered the vermicelli combo bowl. It was around $20 and a lot of food. But the meat was very thin and overcooked. The beef was like beef jerky. Chewy and tough. My husband ordered the bahn MI and didn't have any complaints. I did really like the egg roll, but that's about it. I also ordered an iced Vietnamese coffee, which I generally love. This one was so bitter I couldn't drink it. We were around $70 for three people and subpar food.

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    Brian T.

    Not much Vietnamese food near downtown Denver but found this place. Coming from a viet area I did not have high expectations for this place. Unfortunately it was still a miss. Servers were not the most courteous and food took a long time to come out. The rice vermicelli bowl took so long the rest of my party had finished their pho. Servers had to be constantly flagged down for missing items. Food was below average. The pho was not the most flavorful. Grilled pork was good though just interesting choice of lettuce they use. Would only come back if I am desperately craving Vietnamese food in Denver.

    P9. Combination Beef Pho - Phở Đặc Biệt Thai Iced Tea
    Mint T.

    interesting location in downtown, a tiny bit hard to get to but the pho was worth it. generous serving of bean sprouts, which im a sucker for. thai tea was pretty good too. would stop by again when im back in denver.

    My feast! Small Pho Tai, steamed dumplings, and iced Vietnamese coffee.
    Jolene B.

    Delicious! Excellent menu. Fast, attentive service. Done in option. Everything I love with Pho. Small Pho with excellent garnish plate. Steamed dumplings. And Vietnamese iced coffee- only way to cut the heat as you go back for more.

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    Love the name! that's one thing that catch our attention. If you are coming from LA and you need some Pho, trust this is a great place to go if you're in Denver. Forgot to take a picture of our orders, we were hungry! but this place won't disappoint trust!

    Vegetarian Pho at What the Pho
    Krys N.

    Gotta love a local hole-in-the-wall, no-fuss, casual dining restaurant! We were craving pho and found this gem near our hotel in downtown Denver. They have a solid selection of all kinds of pho from seafood to brisket. I had the vegetarian pho with extra veggies (bok choy, broccoli) and they gave a healthy portion of thai basil, bean sprouts, and lemon slices. One note: that veggie broth is spicy! I'm typically not a big spicy food person, so consider yourself warned! Delicious? Indeed. They offer a bunch of Vietnamese meals such as banh mi, various rice and noodles, and of course, spring rolls. The service was efficient and if you're in a tight timeline, this is a good place to get in and out with a good meal.

    A4. Crab Cheese Wontons - Honh Thnh and P1. Rare Steak Pho - Ph Ti
    Emily B.

    While staying in Denver we got to try some amazing places, and this was one of them! It's tucked away, so if you blink you'll miss it, but it's definitely a hidden gem! You are able to order dine in or take out, and there was amble amount of seating available inside too. The service was quick and everyone was very nice. Food came out correct and in a timely manner as well. The pho was very good and the portions were fair for the price. Overall we really enjoyed our meal and would recommend others to try them out!

    Chicken Pho
    Jolene L.

    Oh the fragrance of Pho, simmering all day, filling the air of their large dining area. Thankfully, this restaurant was a close and easy walk from our meeting site. Four of my coworkers came with me for lunch and we were seated right away. Good thing we beat the regular lunch crowd because this place filled up quick! All of our orders were served up in a timely manner. My chicken pho was tasty, maybe a little bit in the salty side for my preference but others enjoyed the broth. Herbs and veggies were fresh. What the Pho, thank you for your quick service and tasty food. We appreciate the separate checks for our group too.

    Brisket pho (small) and vegetable egg rolls
    Rachel S.

    This is the best pho I have ever had. The broth is SO flavorful and the table sauces are the perfect garnish. Could not recommend it more!

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    Vermicelli grilled pork noodle and crispy egg rolls are always on point. To go orders have always been fast.

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    Very good pho! The pork spring rolls were excellent. I will definitely be coming back soon.

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    ordered the chicken fried rice. It was awful. they remade it and it was still disgusting. do yourself a favor and don't eat here.

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    Ask the Community - What the Pho

    Does the food have msg? I asked my waiter and he said he didn't know what it was. The vegetarian bowl. He did say it was vegan as well…

    Hello, maybe you could show them "mt ong" to better understand what it is.

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    What the Pho - vietnamese - Updated July 2026

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