Pho Hoa Noodle Soup - Pinole

I recently visited this place and ordered a large pho with steak along with two summer rolls. This review is purely my personal opinion and may be a bit biased.

The pho broth tasted more like a store-bought extract diluted with water, which reminded me of what you might expect from a chain or franchise restaurant. Unfortunately, I couldn’t detect the deep, rich flavors typically found in more traditional pho spots. The meat and noodles were fine, but the broth lacked the depth and complexity that makes pho comforting and memorable.

As for the summer rolls, the ingredients were fresh, but the dipping sauce was overly sweet and commercial-tasting, likely heavy on corn syrup. Personally, I would have preferred a homemade-style peanut sauce for a better balance.

That said, the restaurant was clean, and the restroom was well-maintained, which I do appreciate. The staff was polite, and service was prompt. Overall, I’d say the food was just okay. If you’re looking for a quick bite in a clean setting, this might work, but if you’re after authentic pho flavor, you might want to explore other options.

Great tasty Pho.

Easy going place
Menu is straight to the point and the food is excellent. Good quantity as well.

To start I normally don’t like to write bad reviews but today I felt force as they treated me like a animal and where rude on top of that I got asthma and the sit me down on a table right on the side door and there workers smoking coming in and out and I’m trying to eat my food and they don’t even care if it’s cold out side and I’m just getting hit by the cold wind and second hand smoke is disturbing how little they care for others.

Yummy pho and good price! The food came out very fast and the people were very friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mmmmm…that chicken ban mi hit da spot ❤️

Came at 8:38 PM and was denied from dining in. Server looked annoyed. Not a good way to do business.

Service: 1

My family loved it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My daughters love this place. The chicken pho is their favorite.
I have tried a couple different ones. They were all pretty good.
Has a bathroom for customers.

Parking: It is a busy shared lot, with a bunch of other businesses.

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Pho with Rare Beef Steak

Delicious food and polite staff. Great place to grab lunch or dinner. Big portions that are very affordable as well. Would definitely to recommend to anyone who happens to be in Pinole Valley and looking for a nice place to eat! :)

Parking: Located in Pinole Vista Shopping Center, plenty of parking

Kid-friendliness: Offers kids' menu

Wheelchair accessibility: One story building

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Phở, Roll, Broth, Spring Rolls, Grilled Chicken with Rice, Noodles

Fast, delicious sandwich and pho.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Phở, Grilled Pork Banh MI, Vietnamese Beef Stew

Love the pho with the steamed vegetables add-in. Friendly, quick service. I'll go out of my way and go to Pinole for this dish.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak and Brisket

I just ordered from DoorDash, I found a literal finger nail in my food, I am absolutely disgusted and so unsure how this could happen. I will not be ordering from here

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Cold and cashier's attitude was negative. ?

Vegetarian options: Phó was delicious! ?

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Such good pho! I love the

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5