$18 banh mi-small and not good value, baguette not as good as others
Food: 3
Granger Smith
Disappointing value for takeout pho
We ordered two beef pho dishes from BT To Go and were shocked when the total came out to $52, especially for a takeout-only restaurant. My wife is Vietnamese, and we’ve tried many pho spots around the Tampa area, including sit-down restaurants with higher-quality ingredients, and none have been anywhere near this expensive.
The quality simply didn’t justify the price, and it was hard to understand the cost given the limited overhead of a takeout operation. Nothing about the pho felt premium or memorable enough to warrant paying so much more than comparable options nearby.
To make matters worse, the packaging was very poor. My pho was in a flimsy paper cup, and the lid came off during the drive home, spilling soup all over my car. That was extremely frustrating and unacceptable at this price point.
Overall, I got no value from this experience. Hopefully this review helps others avoid overpaying for pho that doesn’t live up to its cost in the Tampa Bay Area.
JMD
Vegetarian options: The tofu Banh Mi was exceptional. Worth the drive!
Parking: Tons of traffic right in front of the building, very difficult to get out during some times of day.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Rolls
Whitney Jackson
Favorite takeout spot in Tampa for fresh, healthy, wholesome goodness. Everything on the menu is divine and will nourish not only your body, but also your soul.
Food is subpar. Noodles overcooked, chicken has some flavor, but small portions. Egg rolls were small and Costco type
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
William “Bill” Gustin
Best Banh Mi in town. I have tried them all. A little on the pricey side but worth it. Mainly a pickup to go location but there is a small table if you want to eat there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carson Futch
Always a great light food take out spot... everything is delicious but make sure you get the fresh rolls with shrimp
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Rolls, Backstreet Bahn MI
I’ve eaten at the main restaurant on multiple occasions and I’ve always had a great experience. I went to the BT TO GO location on Macdill yesterday for dinner and ordered Chicken Pho Soup around 5pm. The noodles were rubbery and hard and tasted as if they were barely cooked. The restaurant closes at 9pm, by the time I had the opportunity to reach out to the restaurant, they were already closed. I called in this morning and spoke with someone (none of them want to state their name which I’ve never experienced at a restaurant before) , they informed me that they’d call me back after the spoke with their manager. A few hours go by and nothing. I called again and spoke with someone different this time who did follow up with the general manager. The general manager refused to state her name said that it was my fault because it was most likely stored improperly and not eaten the same day. I tried to explain to her multiple times that i attempted to call yesterday but it was too late and I did in fact attempt to eat my food for dinner. Why would I buy pho to eat it the next day? She was very nasty toward me and blamed me for the reason as to why the noodles were rubbery and hard. I offered to bring the food back for either an exchange or a refund. I was denied a refund and an exchange and told it was my fault. For a restaurant that’s on the Michelin guide, the service was terrible and the general manager was one of the most nastiest people I’ve ever spoken to in the restaurant business. She refused to let me speak with someone else as she says she is the highest that this can go. It was a waste of $18, it was one of the nastiest soups I’ve ever had and I love pho. Please train your manager on how to communicate from a SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS STAND POINT. Due to this, I will not be recommending anyone to this restaurant.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Pho Noodle Soup
Stephen Crookston
Excellent rolls and bread
Bo Olsen
Food was expensive and lacked flavor. The phõ had legit 2 slices.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Bri G
Fiiiiirrrreeee
Lauren Greer
The name “to go” is in their name but you should not order the pho to go! They put everything together in shared containers which means the herbs were wilted from the heat of the noodles. The beef was all shriveled up from sitting in hot broth. No sriracha was included and the broth was super bland. I will never order pick up from here again. I order pho from all over and this has to be the worst I’ve had. Really hoping it was an off night for whomever was in their kitchen but they really need some training on how to pack their food to go!
$18 banh mi-small and not good value, baguette not as good as others
Food: 3
Disappointing value for takeout pho
We ordered two beef pho dishes from BT To Go and were shocked when the total came out to $52, especially for a takeout-only restaurant. My wife is Vietnamese, and we’ve tried many pho spots around the Tampa area, including sit-down restaurants with higher-quality ingredients, and none have been anywhere near this expensive.
The quality simply didn’t justify the price, and it was hard to understand the cost given the limited overhead of a takeout operation. Nothing about the pho felt premium or memorable enough to warrant paying so much more than comparable options nearby.
To make matters worse, the packaging was very poor. My pho was in a flimsy paper cup, and the lid came off during the drive home, spilling soup all over my car. That was extremely frustrating and unacceptable at this price point.
Overall, I got no value from this experience. Hopefully this review helps others avoid overpaying for pho that doesn’t live up to its cost in the Tampa Bay Area.
Vegetarian options: The tofu Banh Mi was exceptional. Worth the drive!
Parking: Tons of traffic right in front of the building, very difficult to get out during some times of day.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Rolls
Favorite takeout spot in Tampa for fresh, healthy, wholesome goodness. Everything on the menu is divine and will nourish not only your body, but also your soul.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho Noodle Soup, Fresh Baked Baguette, Chicken Salad, Rice Vermicelli Salad Bun Bowls
Food is subpar. Noodles overcooked, chicken has some flavor, but small portions. Egg rolls were small and Costco type
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Best Banh Mi in town. I have tried them all. A little on the pricey side but worth it. Mainly a pickup to go location but there is a small table if you want to eat there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a great light food take out spot... everything is delicious but make sure you get the fresh rolls with shrimp
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Rolls, Backstreet Bahn MI
Love the chicken salad!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho Noodle Soup, Chicken Salad
Loved everything, but is pricey in my opinion. Enjoyed, will return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best pickup soccer place. Friendly atmosphere competitive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I’ve eaten at the main restaurant on multiple occasions and I’ve always had a great experience. I went to the BT TO GO location on Macdill yesterday for dinner and ordered Chicken Pho Soup around 5pm. The noodles were rubbery and hard and tasted as if they were barely cooked. The restaurant closes at 9pm, by the time I had the opportunity to reach out to the restaurant, they were already closed. I called in this morning and spoke with someone (none of them want to state their name which I’ve never experienced at a restaurant before) , they informed me that they’d call me back after the spoke with their manager. A few hours go by and nothing. I called again and spoke with someone different this time who did follow up with the general manager. The general manager refused to state her name said that it was my fault because it was most likely stored improperly and not eaten the same day. I tried to explain to her multiple times that i attempted to call yesterday but it was too late and I did in fact attempt to eat my food for dinner. Why would I buy pho to eat it the next day? She was very nasty toward me and blamed me for the reason as to why the noodles were rubbery and hard. I offered to bring the food back for either an exchange or a refund. I was denied a refund and an exchange and told it was my fault. For a restaurant that’s on the Michelin guide, the service was terrible and the general manager was one of the most nastiest people I’ve ever spoken to in the restaurant business. She refused to let me speak with someone else as she says she is the highest that this can go. It was a waste of $18, it was one of the nastiest soups I’ve ever had and I love pho. Please train your manager on how to communicate from a SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS STAND POINT. Due to this, I will not be recommending anyone to this restaurant.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Pho Noodle Soup
Excellent rolls and bread
Food was expensive and lacked flavor. The phõ had legit 2 slices.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Fiiiiirrrreeee
The name “to go” is in their name but you should not order the pho to go! They put everything together in shared containers which means the herbs were wilted from the heat of the noodles. The beef was all shriveled up from sitting in hot broth. No sriracha was included and the broth was super bland. I will never order pick up from here again. I order pho from all over and this has to be the worst I’ve had. Really hoping it was an off night for whomever was in their kitchen but they really need some training on how to pack their food to go!
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