Quite literally the best Vietnamese place I've ever been to, such an underrated gem in the Midwest. Host was extremely welcoming, kind hearted, recognizes regulars, and has great recommendations. The restaurant itself is very clean and well maintained, with lovely interior decor. Finally, don't even get me started on the food. Every dish we had was fresh and extremely flavorful. Noodles were perfectly chewy, the Bahn Mi had a perfectly baked, shatteringly crisp bun and tender meat. The beef soup was so rich and aromatic. I live about an hour and a half away, without access to a car, and I would still choose to come back here if given the chance. Mark my words, I will return for this diamond of a hole-in-the-wall establishment! read more

What The Pho - Chicken Bahn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

pleasantly surprised by this place because i feel like asian food in indy has not been hitting that hard. there's a little parking lot available, so no need to stress about parking. upon walking in, we were greeted and seated right away. the server was very nice and attentive. our food came out shortly after. first sip of the broth and i was like WOW... it has such a strong flavor. the meat could've been more tender but that's okay. will be back to try more dishes! read more

What The Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We've came to eat here a few times before and every time Alan and Kenny are always so welcoming and kind when we come to dine in or even to order take out. They have the best Combination Vermicelli Bowls, Well Done Beef Pho, Banh Mi sandwiches, fresh Crab Rangoons, and hot Jasmine tea. The atmosphere is very calm and relaxed. They have free parking and there is plenty of parking on both sides of the building. read more

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This Vietnamese restaurant was probably the first pho restaurant in Indiana. It's a bit of a local hole in the wall, family owned. I love their pho. I went for lunch today. The menu is a blend of Pho, Chinese and a bit of Thai. There are noodle and rice dishes with any meat or veggie options. A few specialty plates were also available. The servers are very friendly and know the regulars by name. The restaurant is almost upscale inside with subdued lighting and music. Alan, our server, checked on us multiple times. Our food came out quickly. I ordered the Veggie Pho with Tofu. The generous bowl of broth was delicate and hot! The tofu was baked and light. The vegetables were super fresh. I topped off the bowl with bean sprouts and cilantro. There was so much pho that I took half home. (Alan packed my soup up nicely to go.). My husband had the Banh Mi Vietnamese Sandwich off the appetizer menu. The beef was tender with fresh bread and vegetable. He loved it. There's parking beside the building. Getting out of the lot can be a challenge with the traffic. I recommend. I'll return. read more

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Their food is amazing! The best pho I've had! The goi roll is super tasty too! Rice noodle combination is one of my favorites too! Super nice people, check it out! read more

Overall the food and service was decent. Chili oil could have some spice - it didn't have any zing whatsoever. The place I typically go to sets my mouth on fire with the smallest amt so that was a tad disappointing, but they do offer other spicy condiments. Spring roll was a bit dry in rice paper and a little airy. Pho was hot and good and didn't mess with my stomach too much. I also like that they offer parsley as a topping unlike the places I've gone to before. Bowl makes it hard to pour into the to go container so I made a slight mess. Service was quick and place was clean. Finally got a chance to try it out, and wasn't disappointed, just expect a tad more flavor with the price range. read more

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Tried Pho, overall good , flavor yes is it worth yes, clean place very friendly. Definitely recommend read more

Wonderful lunch at this unassuming restaurant! Ordered vegetarian spring rolls, Vietnamese grilled chicken and chicken pho. Wonderful, fresh and great quality. Spring rolls had fresh vegetables that had a lot of crunch to them, grilled chicken was excellent but the pho was the star (surprise). Fresh tray of cilantro, Thai basil, lime and bean sprouts was provided. You can see in the photo how vibrant the vegetables were. Service was prompt, our order was altered based on their recommendations, glad we followed his suggestions!! read more

What The Pho - Vietnamese Grilled Chicken (Com Ga Nuong Xa) - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Wow! A group of about 13 of us, all senior citizens, had lunch on a Thursday afternoon. Everyone agreed that the food was wonderful, but the service was even better. Some of the group have mobility issues and the Host helped all who needed it coming in and getting seated. Throughout the meal everything was well managed and to everyone's satisfaction. We would return for the service alone and fortunately the food was excellent as well. read more

Oh my goodness this is the best pho my son and I have had ANYWHERE. Service was excellent. The ambient music creates a very relaxed environment. Come here! You won't be disappointed. Also the Thai tea is amazing! read more

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The PHO smelled like urine. I do NOT recommend this restaurant. It went in the trash.

Used to be awesome, an Indianapolis treasure. We used to go there all the time. But last couple of visits, and these are our last couple of visits, we won't be visiting this restaurant again. "Broth" tastes like boiled water with bullion cubes. Sorely lacking the promised amount of protein. Nothing like what is promised in the menu. Used to be a great restaurant. One of our go to staples. Absolutey will not go there again. read more

The nicest people you'll ever meet! The server told us "ask for anything anytime I'm happy to have you!" Then the cook came out and asked us how the food was and thank you for our business. The food was very very flavorful. An explosion of ingredients in your mouth. It's comfort food, sweet and spicy. The bathrooms are clean and smell pleasant. read more

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It had been so long since my last visit to What The Pho so it was great to hear they are both under new ownership and very vegan friendly. Vietnamese cuisine is one of my favorites but unfortunately, I have a shellfish/seafood allergy. The combination is not the best. On a cold winter night earlier this week, I met up with friends for a steamy bowl of vegan tofu veggie pho at What the Pho and it hit the spot. Their staff was very confident in the vegan vs. not vegan options and it is so appreciated (and comforting). I also had their fresh spring rolls. Note that the peanut sauce has fish sauce in it so I just used hoisin sauce as my dip. The atmosphere is clean and pretty simple. The only reason I wouldn't give it a five is the service was quite slow despite us being one of three tables in the restaurant. Looking forward to a lot of carryout from What the Pho in our family's future! read more

Wow is all I have to say! I tried what the pho for the first time based off a recommendation I overheard in a nail salon. The ambiance was nice and clean with a soft melodic playlist. The service was excellent 10/10. The server/cashier took amazing care of me and was very attentive. I got the #9 which was the spicy pho! I get light and satisfied when I left the establishment. I've already told friends and classmates about this place. Will be returning, very soon. read more

I have stopped by What The Pho a couple times for lunch while at work. The guy working is always so nice. I always order rare beef pho and egg rolls, you get two! The pho is hot and the broth tastes good! I will be back for sure! read more

I loved going to What the pho! The food, service, and ambiance were wonderful. I had a veggie spring roll to start and it was so fresh with an amazing peanut sauce. Then ordered the pho, which was amazing! The portions were huge and I took more than half home with me. The servers were attentive and so friendly! I would highly recommend coming to eat here, you won't regret it! read more

They have a lot of vegetarian options. The veggie egg rolls and veggie spring rolls were great. They came with their own dipping sauce. The Thai iced tea was properly made, strong and not watery or too sweet. They have a variety of vegetarian noodle soups - bún riêu, phố, bún măng. They have veggie meats or tofu as an option. The pho veggie broth was missing the traditional spices in pho and had an odd sour note. Employees were friendly. It's spacious inside with at least fifteen tables and would be great for large groups. Ample parking and easy to locate as it's a stand-alone building. read more

I'd been waiting to try this spot for some time; finally made it in today to grab a carry out order. The gentleman at the counter warmly welcomed me and help me decide between the veggie beef or tofu pho. I I paid and sat down at a table to wait. There were a couple of tables dining in, but what was most remarkable was how clean the restaurant is. It's evident that this is a priority. Another gentleman brought me my order in just a few minutes and thanked me again. When I arrived at my destination, I tried the spring rolls first. They were delicious, with fresh vegetables and rice noodles. The peanut sauce was delightful as well. Later, I reheated the broth and enjoyed my pho. The amount of food I received was enough to make two meals! For just over $20, it's an excellent value. The vegetables and noodles again were all very fresh, and the broth was amazingly flavorful for a veggie base. I'm not sure "what the pho" took me so long to try this little spot, but I'll certainly be back again soon! read more

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I almost missed this little restaurant following my GPS, but I am so glad I turned around and slowed down finding this little place on Michigan Rd. The Pho was absolute delicious! The service was outstanding and I felt very welcome. I would definitely go back for more read more

What The Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I have been eating pho from a young age and think What The Pho has one of the best Pho in the city. I can't even believe I've never reviewed this place and think it is because I just get takeout and by the time I get it home I'm just worried about eating it and forget to take pictures. The pho broth is perfect any day but a go to when I'm feeling under the weather. Some of the other items I always get are the egg rolls, springs rolls, and the banh mi. If you want to try something a bit different then I would recommend the tofu pho the tofu are sliced long and are crispy and go well with the soup. read more

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One of my faves. The Bun Bo Hue is so satisfying and the potstickers taste so fresh. Love the mango smoothie as well.

I didn't like my food, but the waiter greeted me when I walked in. I believe he was the owner because he was doing everything from greeting to serving. I was in during lunch hour. He was attentive. I ordered spring rolls and vegan pho. The best part of my meal was my orange Fanta. I think its an acquired taste. Just not my cup of tea. read more

What The Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My family ordered takeout for me and I got the vegan pho. I was surprised that they offer a vegan-esque meat similar to brisket. I must say, when I first saw the vegan meat I thought it was actually brisket. But....its just REALLY good vegan meat. It reminds me of seitan. The rest of my family (who ordered pho with meat) said the broth was on point. They also commended how friendly the owner was and how clean the restaurant looked. I would love to come here again on a cold day to enjoy more delicious pho! read more

This place definitely looks like a hole in the wall off of Michigan, but it's definitely worth a stop! My fiancé is obsessed with pho and actually goes here quite a bit. He says it's the best he's found since we've moved to Indianapolis. I've only been a time or two but it's hit the spot. I'm not sure if it's the owner, there is a man who is normally working there when we go in who is so pleasant. He is talkative and nice, he always makes sure that we are happy with the meal and our drinks are never empty. It looks like it was recently remodeled and looks great! We will definitely be coming back. read more

What The Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Amazing service and amazing food. I got the shrimp pho and it was perfect. I would come again and again!

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant today. I went there for lunch with a coworker and the waiter was very helpful seeing that this was our first time there. We both had the lunch special. Susan had the tofu Pho with egg noodles (she can't eat rice noodles) and I had the rare beef Pho. We both enjoyed our meals. All the dressings were fresh... especially the cilantro! YUM! I added hot sauce to my broth and it was amazing. The beef cooked up nicely in my broth and all the fresh ingredients worked perfectly in my bowl. We both walked out feeling full and not bloated. It was a good healthy meal. We had so much in our bowls that we took the rest of it home. We will definitely be back to try more dishes! read more

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Best customer service , food and good vibes that makes u enjoy ur food more. I've been coming here since they opened and will continue to.

Let me say that I was so grateful to try What the Pho (LOVE the play on words with the restaurant name). While it was 100 degrees outside, I had caught a summer cold. You know, the one where you have the sniffles and the sore throat. So, I was searching for comfort food. And one of my comfort foods is Vietnamese pho. Walking in, I was greeted and seated in a booth. I noticed a few families, but not really busy for a Friday. In fact, this was a popular carry out location--lots of to-go orders. The place is spacious and clean, an open dining room with windows all around. I would say roughly 80-100 people could comfortably dine there in booths and tables. So what did I order? First, a Vietnamese pancake as my appetizer. Filling. Crunchy outside stuffed with shrimp, pork, beansprouts, white onion, and green onion. Sweet dipping sauce with a side of veggies (cilantro, lettuce, cucumber, and shredded carrot and daikon). Super scrumptious. Then, I tried the beef and meatball pho (#4). The chef brought out a large, steaming bowl. I nodded and thanked him, my eyes wide with delight. I slowly dipped the spoon into the broth, blew on it, and took a slurping sip. The broth. Perfect, flavorful, and layered. I had to just savor it before tossing in all the extra goodies (bean sprouts, jalapeños, Thai basil, cilantro). I could feel my sinuses open up and my belly filling with deliciousness. How divine as a simple bowl of pho. In the background, love ballads softly played, making me smile (think Michael Buble meets Elton John). It reminded me of the Vietnamese restaurant in El Paso I long ago worked as a server. Regardless if you are from Indianapolis or not, I recommend What the Pho. Their food, their service, their prices, and their overall feeling of a family-owned restaurant makes it worth every slurping spoonful. As one of my friends often says, "I am in my happy place." read more

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One of the best vegan phos I tried in long time. Fast service, fresh ingidients. Will definitely come back when in the area

highly recommended the place is super clean. the owner was amazing. I went with my friend Eric who has been many times. as soon as we walked in he embraced us with warm welcome and hugs. the spicy shrimp and crab soup was out of this world delicious. I give it 10 stars out of 5 and can't wait to go again. go support this business and promise you will leave with a smile and full. read more

What The Pho - Spicy shrimp and crab - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

It's probably been more than 4 years since I've come here and was in the area and remembered that the food was good. I was a little disappointed that the goi rolls were just average and my banh mi tastes like they also threw in a slice of spam. I kept looking at it trying to figure out what that was among the other meat.. My pho was average. Was a little disappointed that it wasn't very authentic like it was in the past. No tendons and tripe. I asked the server and he said they remodeled and maybe new owner so it appears more Americanized now. I ordered a lime-ade and it was tart.. I did say something to a guy that checked up on me and he said my server is fairly new so he made me another one and it tasted MUCH better. I had the soft spring rolls and beef bowl with vermicelli and it was just average. I opted out of getting extra food Togo due to that. The place is updated and looks nicer. I just hope they make it. read more

Great atmosphere and very clean as well as very good service and the chicken pho was excellent We will definitely go here again read more

What the Pho was so pho-ing good! I stopped in for a quick takeout lunch, seeing it in the neighborhood a while back and having a craving. Ready within 15 minutes, I was able to grab a piping hot order of Chicken Pho and spring rolls to take home. Staff was friendly, restaurant was super clean and staff also wore masks. Definitely a big fan and will be back! read more

What The Pho - Chicken Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Rare Pho was good (especially broth) but there was a fragrance which was a little odd. Taste was fine and I feel fine so food was OK. They have fixed up the restaurant so the higher prices are no surprise. read more

Sweet family friendly spot for pho, I love places that set you up with plenty of your typical pho fixings like bean sprouts, jalapeño, and basil. The fried spring roll appetizer was really good, with nice and flavorful filling, however they were a bit small. I got the pho dac biet, or number 1, with beef flank and meat. I thought the soup was very flavorful with enough heat. The beef could have been higher quality for it to be a bit more tender but overall, it's a solid spot for vietnamese food! read more

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My girlfriend loves Pho and we have been to almost every place in Indy so one day we were on Michigan street we saw this place and being honest we decided to go because of this place's name; it's hilarious! It's a small place located on 7280 michigan road not very well illuminated on the outside but easy to locate. I would say it's taste is average but good enough for a review. I had the spring roll which they serve in rice paper and are filled with shrimp, pork, fresh veggies and rice noodles with their plum sauce. This is what I enjoyed the most during our visit. We also had the Pho Ga (Chicken pho) which was good but very simple, as well as a fried rice combination which was a good portion. Good to try if you are around the area. read more

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I'm a sucker for a good Pho - it's like comfort food for my soul, especially when we are out knocking the icicles off the car. The service here is always impeccable and the price for what you get is a great deal. I inevitably always order the rare beef Pho and save leftovers for the next day. It's great when you order takeout because everything comes separate and you can make it sort of fresh the next day. That Thai basil is *chefs kiss* and I would order it on everything if I could. The ambiance is typically quiet when I run in the pick up an order. I'm always early and they're still ready with my order when I walk in. And they laugh at me every time when I comment on it...but I need to know what air freshener they use in there because it is delightful! If you're looking for a yummy and quick meal, I definitely recommend! read more

Another delicious meal!! (Everything is delicious) Love coming here!! Favorite pho place ever read more

What The Pho - Well Done Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I called in a takeout order of Well done Beef Pho (№3), Chicken Fried Rice, Potstickers, and veggie egg rolls. Upon arrival, the ambience was warm, clean environment, with delightful smells coming from the kitchen and I walked pass someone's pho bowl and I could smell sriracha they added. The food was well packaged, and nothing leaked out on the drive home. My food was still warm as soon as I put it together to prep dinner. The Well done Beef Pho was delicious, I enjoyed the clear beef broth. It was tasty but the beef was cut a little too thin for me. The beef could easily break up with a fork, it was very thin. The chicken in the fried rice was really dry, that the only thing out of this whole order that wasn't that good to me. Potstickers were gone within an instant of arrival home. Veggie Egg rolls didn't need the sauce that went with it and they were fine alone. I'd have to try out What the Pho again and maybe try the beef meatballs for the next visit. read more

What The Pho - Well Done Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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