My partner got chicken pho this time around and it was incredibly underwhelming. The chicken was dry and the broth tasted like water. The salad rolls were fresh and the rice paper was incredibly soft and ste cut but the peanut sauce was off, it was watery and tasted sort of like pineapple? The seating process is quite odd as they have numerous signs stating please wait to be seated but the workers will go on with what they're doing without giving any sort of direction till they finally say seat yourself. There was no loud obnoxious music this time around which was a plus but the quality and consistency of food seemed like it took a step back. read more

What the Pho - A5. Pork Fried Egg Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Fast service decent food. I'd recommend anyone to come here if staying downtown! Opens early for hangovers

We were in town for a music festival and this pho spot was the closest to our hotel. This shop was a little small had plenty of seating for our party size of 7. I understand they were short staffed but our table was missing water and add-ons for our pho. The Vietnamese coffee was a powder mixture which is a no no. Food was okay but I'm not sure if I would come again. read more

Family run restaurant, clean, good service. Food is good, big eaters can enjoy the large pho there, it is pricey compared to pho75 in the dmv but its so much food lol. You do not need to even buy an appetizer. I had the bo vien large pho, they seem to make the bo vien in house as it is made very differently than any other meat balls. I would give the meat balls a B (better than most restaurants), my moms are better tho xD. Pho broth is fine, not too sweet. Noodles are fine as well. If i lived in denver this place would be my go to for pho read more

While visiting Denver, had to try their local pho. What the pho appeared the closest to walk from the hotel. I ordered per their website which was easy and quick. Pick up was also smooth. Seemed that their restaurant is quite busy at time of pick up. Only dine in area and cafe like feel in ambiance. The pho chay had serious spice to their broth and seemed rather oily but i figured that it was how they imparted flavor into this vegetable soup. Actually enjoyed better the vegetarian vermicelli dish. The eggrolls came with the dish and had a crisp crunch as well as flavor. The tofu and vegetables had a good mixed sauce that blended overall well in the vermicelli noodles. Overall a satisfying meal. read more

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Bit of a hole in the wall. The food is great! 4/5 for the appetizer sample, it was a bit in the greasy side and I think it could have been improved with fresh oil. Otherwise tasted fantastic. The pho was great! The broth was flavorful and there was a decent amount of meat. Great service ! Food came out quickly. read more

What the Pho - Pho P9. Combination Beef Pho - Ph c Bit - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I was so happy to have a vegan pho option! I did not ask if it was gluten free but I assumed that because it was rice noodles that it was. It was not. But that was my fault for not asking. I highly recommend the vegan pho, but don't expect it to be GF. It's a casual setting but efficient and comfortable. read more

I was looking forward to this place based on the reviews but I was disappointed. I got flank steak pho and the meat was just not good. Even my colleague said it looked weird. They served us red wine that must have been opened for a while because it was basically vinegar. I won't return. read more

Tasty vegetarian pho is understandably hard to come by. This place has that, as well as a wonderful vermicelli bun bowl. Condiments taste like they are freshly prepared (chili oil and sauce). Excellent and solicitous service. Super filling portions. I appreciate that they have small, medium, and large sizes for pho. Low key, casual ambiance with plenty of seating. read more

What the Pho - Vegetarian pho Vegetarian fried egg roll vermicelli bun bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Ok food, ok service, but it hits the spot on a cold Denver day. What the pho is located in downtown Denver. The pho was pretty good, the broth was not very flavorful. The beef over rice was ok, but I probably wouldn't order it again. The fried spring rolls were good but I didn't like that they were cut in thirds (never seen that before). The service was just ok. The ambiance was also just ok, they seemed to be rushing us out. read more

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I am obsessed with this spot. Had a really authentic feel and the food was great. There were three of us and we got quite the spread. Gyoza and chicken pho were my fav but I can be basic in these situations!! This was our fav place in this area of Denver and I think they said it was on DDD? Makes sense. They were having air conditioning issues when we were there but not a reason to stay away, assuming this was a temporary issue. Service was okay but more from a communication side of things and honestly just further added to the authenticity of the experience lol. Then on to dessert - the boba smoothies. So so so good. Im salivating thinking about them now. I r don't have a place like this in my area so take advantage while you're there!! read more

What the Pho - Boba Smoothie - Mango was - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I was visiting from Houston and felt like pho. I was looking for somewhere to walk from my hotel. I should have turned around when I walked in and only saw 2 people in the place. Shrimp spring rolls were not great and the cooked the shrimp somewhat funny. Peanut sauce was medicore at best. The pho is nothing compared to what I get in Houston at double the price. This place is extremely pricey for lackluster Vietnamese food. Then to top it off, they charge for a refill on tea even when they give you 3/4 of a glass to start. Lastly, you pay administrative fee on top of credit card fee and then they want more for tip. read more

Cute little spot within another building, their portions are amazing. They aren't stingy with their meat, we came from LA as a vacation in Denver and we were craving pho. We got the medium size and that was plenty for our stomach. The staff was quick and efficient while also making sure you were taken care of. We will be coming back the next time we are in Denver ! read more

Small space downtown, but good food. The place strikes me as a mom and pop sort of place. The service was OK, but the pho was great. They had some portable air conditioning units around so I'm guessing the main AC was down. It was noisy. Definitely try this place out if you're looking for pho in downtown Denver. read more

What the Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Hands down the best vegan pho I've ever had! 11/10 Got the large bowl, and oh man, it was way too much absolutely delicious food. read more

Cold pho, tasted mostly of salt, and the service was terrible. They have a couple kids serving who couldn't be bothered to answer anything for customers. The come and go from your table and drop food like you didn't exist. I decided to check this place out on a whim, but I will never go back again read more

Incredibly hearty, rich veggie pho. Everything packaged incredibly well for take-out. Toppings even separated in the boxes. Perfectly chewy yet light noodles. Great heat from the chilis, too + fresh vegetables and herbs. Broth was so damn good! Wontons and egg rolls were also way above average, especially with that mango-infused dipping sauce for the wontons. Highly recommend, especially for take out/delivery. read more

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Pho broth was cold. No plastic bowls for pick up order. Staff that struggles with communication.

Located in the middle of downtown, What the Pho seemed promising since it has so many good reviews. However, my recent unfortunate experience there means I won't be returning. To start with service was very slow from the moment my friend and I walked in. From getting seated, to ordering, to even paying the check we had to wait minutes until we could finally waive down a server. When we were finally able to order, I ordered the Veggie Vermicelli Bowl and told the server to exclude the peanuts, since I have a peanut allergy. He then said that dish doesn't have peanuts, but I pointed out to him that the menu says it does... Once I get my dish, and I start eating, I realize that something definitely is peanut-y since my mouth started to itch. I flagged down a waitress and let her know that something isn't right, and she just gave some excuses about the green onions were fried in peanut oil and didn't even really apologize. They did change out my dish at no charge and let me order a pho instead, so I appreciate that. All around, the staff needs to be more informed about the food they are serving and be more attentive to customers, especially ones with allergies! Luckily, my peanut allergy is mild, but it would have been awful if this had happened to someone with a severe allergy! read more

What the Pho - V5. Vegetarian Vermicelli Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Decent pho located right in the heart of Downtown. High prices are reflective of the location but coming from SoCal, I might have my expectations set too high. I got a large pho tai sach (steak + tripe) and the noodles were overcooked to the point where they were more on the soggy side. The slices of steak were also overcooked and were not tender at all. On the plus side, the broth was decent and comforting on a chilly day. read more

What the Pho - Large P6. Rare Steak and Tripe - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I have very high expectations for pho since I'm Vietnamese and this restaurant definitely did not fail me! The broth was full of flavor and the meats were delicious. The large bowl was about $17 but we shared that. It was more enough! Service was fast but not reckless. If you're in downtown, definitely go eat here! read more

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We are in town and it just started snowing, so we were thinking that pho sounded delicious!! We had 2 bowls and some spring rolls delivered to our hotel and we'd selected to have utensils included in the bag since we are staying in a hotel. Unfortunately, only one set of utensils was included and we didn't have any type of disposable bowl or anything to eat the pho in, so we had to borrow from our hotel. The flavor of the pho was really nice and the spring rolls were delicious (peanut sauce was delicious!). So I would order again, but wish they had a way to include some easier way to eat it especially seeing that it's for delivery to a hotel (likely a guest who wouldn't have any dishes). read more

Honestly I came here with no expectation because it's inside some mall and I'm not from Denver and I'm not sure what kind of Asian food Denver is known for. I absolutely love Vietnamese food so I was very hesitant but to my surprise the pho was pretty good. The broth was a great beef flavor but not overwhelming with other spices and it was definitely hardy. I ordered the pho with rare steak and brisket and they had 3 different sizes: small, medium and large! I opted for the medium because I wasn't sure how big these portions would be and the medium was very big! I feel like it's the same as other places' large! However I will say the most disappointing part was the Vietnamese iced coffee - I was not a fan at all - it tasted watered down and almost burned so I couldn't even finish it read more

First off - love the name. It prompts an immediate laugh or smile when I see it. We came here after finally deciding what we wanted to eat. The location is on the small side, so you may have to wait for a table if they are busy. There is no outside seating. The employees are friendly, and the food comes out VERY fast. I got the medium bowl with brisket, and it was very good. I could not finish it, despite it being very tasty. We also got the appetizer sample. The crab wontons were very good. The dumplings were very different from what I've become used to - they were very thick and needed some kind of dipping sauce. The egg rolls were good as well, but could have benefited from said dipping sauce too. Overall, a very good place to scratch the itch for some pho. read more

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i love a good bowl of pho and What the Pho satisfied my craving. i got a small bowl of pho with rare steak and brisket. the meat cooked from the hot broth, it was nice and tender. the service was not bad as other reviews may say. servers take your order and get you your food, no frills. not rude. there are plenty of seats inside and i loved the vietnamese decorations. overall, not bad pho! read more

What the Pho - P3. Rare Steak and Brisket Pho - Ph Ti Chn - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Fast friendly service and delicious vegetarian pho! The waiter and chef were both kind about us coming close to closing! read more

What the Pho - P14. Vegetarian and Tofu Pho - Ph Chay - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

good pho, worth trying Nice service, warm welcome The Vietnamese Coffee has special flavors, like it. read more

I ordered this as takeout so can't speak to the dining in experience but i though that the food was delicious! I ordered the grilled pork vermicelli bowl and everything was seasoned wonderfully. Would highly recommend! Portion sizes are good! I also got the pork and shrimp spring rolls and they were delicious. They were very well balanced. I'll definitely be returning and ordering from here again! read more

I am always down for some delicious Vietnamese food, and What the Pho drew me in with it's hilarious name and food! We arrived on a Wednesday at around 6:15pm and were seated promptly. I got the combination vermicelli bowl, which included a variety of delicious ingredients from crispy egg rolls to barbecue shrimp and pork - also came with a sweet fish sauce and chili dipping sauce on the side. This bowl was definitely refreshing given how the setup of the bowl gives allows for you to flip flop between rich and filling ingredients such as the egg roll and meat to the pickled vegetables like the carrots, radishes, beansprouts, and cucumber. The egg roll had good porky flavor and the outer shell was really nice and crispy, and the meats were seasoned well and had a good strong Vietnamese barbecue flavor. There also was a good amount of noodles in the bowl, and soak up the sweet fish sauce on the side (if you so choose to pour some over the noodles, which I did). A delicious and refreshing bowl of noodles! Overall, the experience was about $16 for the bowl of noodles, and the experience was good given the price. I would definitely like to revisit What the Pho in the future and try the pho to further expand my review! (4.5 stars!) read more

What the Pho - Combination Bowl (V7) - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

One of my favorite spots in Denver! And not just for its clever name. My friend and I came here late one night after dance class, and the restaurant was poppin'. It has more of a modern, upbeat vibe than the traditional pho place. Service is quick and friendly. Street parking wasn't too bad, either. My friend ordered egg rolls for the table, and we both had a beer. Great way to wait for our pho, which didn't take long to arrive. The broth was delicious, and like all good pho, there were perfect proportions of noodles to meat. It really was the environment that set this place apart. Because they didn't rush us out, we eventually realized that we were the last ones to leave. Admist the pandemic, I kinda miss the feeling of closing down a restaurant or bar. Fortunately I'm downtown quite often, so I can't wait to come back and enjoy another meal at WTP!! read more

I was craving pho after having it for the first time last week, so I saw this place have great reviews so we headed here. Unfortunately will not be back. I rate this place a 6/10 and my fiance 7.5/10. The broth was truly underwhelming and I felt a lil yucky after and it wasn't seasoned at all just chopped chicken in a soup. The service was truly great on a positive note. I also enjoyed the lemonade and the firecracker shrimp WAS BOMB! The crab rangoons were a bit too cream cheesy like 3:1 cream cheese to crab ratio . The restaurant is a bit tucked away but from the art to the people, the place is welcoming. My fiance did like his flank pho and the bill without tip for 2 apps, 2 entrees, and 2 lemonades was $78. I'd suggest coming here for apps and maybe boba (their selection is huge) and that's all. read more

What the Pho - P11. Chicken Pho - Ph G P7. Brisket and Flank Pho - Ph Chn Nm - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Vietnamese is my favorite type of food, so needless to say, I've been to a lot of Vietnamese restaurants. While the bahn mi here was nice, the atmosphere and service was not. It took forever to get served, the booths were gross with bits of food in the seats and on the floor. The bottles of sauce looked like they hadn't been cleaned in a while. Even the tap water tasted gross. We didn't get checked on and had to keep flagging our server down. We waited forever for our check. It was just an overall disappointing experience. There are so many other restaurants you could go to rather than here. read more

It was so delicious. The best pho I've had in a long time. We got there right when they opened and were served so quickly. We were surprised how fast the service was. read more

What the Pho - Small chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Pho may just be my favorite soup out there. It's comforting;l, great during the winter and so so flavorful. I ordered delivery from What the pho and it was delicious! The broth had plenty of flavor. It did need some lime and I am uncultured and put hoisin sauce and sriracha on it... so delicious! I would recommend this place for sure! Since I got delivery, I cannot speak on the service and ambiance read more

Fairly busy but still had quick service when we ordered drinks to go. We will be back again when we are downtown again. read more

What the Pho - Taro Boba Smoothie, and Thai Ice Tea boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I came with my friends for some pho and I have to say we didn't have the best experience. We got crab wontons and P3 phos. The food wasn't bad. The service was terrible. Since walking in, it was hard flagging people down. They didn't bring out the bean sprouts and mints with our food, so I had to ask for some. When I also asked for some sliced onions, he said "You're Korean, huh?" I guess only Koreans eat sliced onions? When we first started eating, my boyfriend spat out his bite because he bit on something rock hard. On his tissue were some tiny black pieces that almost looked like they were pieces of a pan or something. The server said she'll take it to the back and ask. The guy came out and said they're small pieces of the herbs they make the broth with. When I asked to see the pieces again, he said they lost it. We could've chipped a tooth with it. They didn't say sorry or anything. At the end when we asked for the check, the server looked very confused and was talking with the other workers for a few minutes before bringing out the check. I won't recommend this place if you want to enjoy your meal with decent service. read more

I came here twice on my 3 day trip because I needed something to fill my belly after a day of drinking. Then I came back because I needed something to fill my belly from a night of drinking. I had the combination pho which was really good. The steak was very tender and the broth was good. I also got a shrimp and pork spring roll which I didn't really care for. The roll was huge but they packed it with a lot of bean sprouts. I wasn't used to that much crunch in a spring roll. The best thing about this place is the service. Everyone working here is really nice and they seem to really care that you were satisfied with your meal. read more

What the Pho - Small - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

5* food: Best Banh Mi I've had in a long time! The bread is PERFECTLY crispy on the outside, soft and tasty on the inside. The filling pork is deliciously seasoned, pickled daikon and carrots are zingy and crunchy, well portioned with cucumber, fresh jalapeño and cilantro. The pho broth is authentically flavored and prepared. Similarly, bun dishes are well made. Drinks offer a legit taste of familiar flavors from my childhood mom's summer refreshments. 5* service: very attentive, and friendly. We love it when fresh cold water comes to us as soon as we are seated! Our host and servers frequently checked on us, and chatted with us. Very nice people. Ambience was pretty as expected, we really just came for authentic Vietnamese food, which we always crave, and this place really delivered. read more

What the Pho - Pho Tai with P2. Rare Steak and Meatballs Pho - Ph Ti B Vin - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Great hidden gem off the 16th street mall. It was a little hard to find because they are off the main drag and don't really have a street store front. Look for their placard saying where to walk in. Once you enter, the shop opens up into a spacious and welcoming. Clearly What the Pho was a place to be pre-Covid. There is a full bar and plenty of tables. Warm soup on a cold day is always a winner and What the Pho will hit the spot with anybody. The beef combination pho had a little bit of everything. Overall an abundance of meat and then is served with the standard bean sprouts, thai basil, parley, jalepenos and limes on the side. There are plenty of other traditional offerings on the menu. The young man who was serving me was very attentive and service was very prompt. read more

What the Pho - Combination beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Food for the soul. Was perfect food for those below zero days we recently had. Food was amazing, service was good. Very quiet place which I loved. Highly recommend read more

What the Pho - A7. Rocket Shrimp - Tm Cun - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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