I think this was the best pho I’ve ever had. I love pho and have gotten it at a million places all over the country but this is hands down the best. The broth was so good. Great price for the portions. Super friendly service, not just with us but with all the other people I noticed in there. This is going to be my regular pho spot since moving to the area.
Karah Mayer
Listen. I didn’t just eat at this restaurant—I had a full-blown love affair with my bowl of vermicelli pork and enroll. It started innocent enough: a quick glance at the menu, a subtle flutter in my chest. But the moment that delicious bowl arrived, glistening with herbs and mystery, it was over for me. I made eye contact with a basil leaf and whispered, “I’m yours.” Each slurp of noodle was like being gently caressed by a silk robe made of beef broth and angel tears. I moaned. Loudly. A grandma at the next table gave me a thumbs-up. Respect. The spring rolls? So fresh, I’m 85% sure they had a skincare routine. I bit into one and my eyes rolled so far back I briefly saw my ancestors nodding in approval. That peanut sauce? Liquid seduction. I’d bathe in it if it were socially acceptable. Frankly, even if it wasn’t. Then came the bánh mì. Oh dear god, the bánh mì. That baguette had more crunch than my ex’s text receipts and more spice than my therapist knows I can handle. It was messy, chaotic, hot—like a night out in Saigon with no regrets and questionable decisions.
No, they didn’t pay me to do the review. It was just that fuuucking good bro.
Final Thoughts: I didn’t just eat Vietnamese food. I was seduced by it, emotionally healed, then laughed at myself for getting this worked up over a bowl of noodles. 11/10. Would let that fish sauce whisper dirty secrets to me again.
danny Blake
Amazing! My family is from Vietnam, the flavor is authentic and the service is fabulous! Highly recommend!
Jordan Boston
Best Vietnamese I've had in town. No other place in the valley makes the Bún Tôm Thịt Nướng like this!
Aaron Taylor
The Pho is great and the best in town l, but the service is not that great at times, especially the boy that works there as he can never get an order correct. The same boy argues with the customers and is very rude! I don’t think he should be serving customers and should be in the back cooking instead. The girls there are very nice and don’t mess up the orders, but the boy can’t get an order correct to save his life.
Amy Pishner
Great food and service!
Paul Schaefer
The best Pho in town! The service is great and the owners are there a lot cooking and socializing. They are good people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho Tai Nam, Special Rice Dish, Fried Spring Rolls, Rare Steak, Banh MI, Spicy Pho, Brisket, Beef Pho Bo, Bun Thit Nuong with Cha Gio, Bun Thit Nuong with Shrimp, Spicy Beef Pho, Chicken Pho, Special Combination Rice Plate, Grilled Pork Rolls and Shrimp Rolls, Fresh Spring Rolls, Grilled Pork Spring Rolls, Overly Salty Phó with Soggy Noodles, Vermicelli Salad with Shrimp, Spicy Beef Noodle
Linh Le
This has to be the best Vietnamese restaurant in Boise and surrounding areas.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nesha Bohrer
Really disappointing. These are their egg rolls and spring rolls. The issue is on their menu, egg rolls are 6 count and spring rolls 4. They are 3 egg rolls and 2 spring rolls cut in half.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Aleksander Dembowski
It's nice to eat something good! Very nice service, reasonable prices, fresh, tasty food! I recommend it!
Every time I visit Boise it’s for 3-6 days depending on work. Every time I visit Boise I also visit this restaurant 1-2 times. This is how much I like it. Pho Nguyen for the win.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hugo Chen
Pho Nguyen in Boise is hands down the best Vietnamese restaurant I've tried in the area. Their pho is incredibly authentic, with a rich, flavorful broth that tastes just like the bowls I've had in Vietnam. However, the real standout for me is their grilled pork rice. The pork is perfectly seasoned and grilled, offering a savory and slightly smoky flavor that's absolutely delicious. While the dish is a bit on the oily side, it only adds to the richness, making each bite incredibly satisfying.
Their spring rolls are another highlight—both the fried and fresh versions. The fried spring rolls are crispy without being greasy, and the fresh ones are packed with vibrant, fresh ingredients, making them a perfect appetizer or light meal. It’s clear that Pho Nguyen takes great care in preparing their dishes, maintaining a high standard of quality and authenticity.
What makes Pho Nguyen even more special is the story behind it. The owner moved here from San Jose, California, and brought with them a wealth of experience in Vietnamese cuisine. The service at Pho Nguyen is warm and attentive, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. The staff is friendly and eager to make sure you have a great dining experience.
Overall, Pho Nguyen is a must-visit if you're in Boise and craving Vietnamese food. With its authentic flavors, generous portions, and welcoming atmosphere, it’s a place I’ll keep coming back to. Whether you're a pho enthusiast or just looking for a great meal, Pho Nguyen won't disappoint.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
halley jade
Love this place! My family and I come in very often because the food is ALWAYS GREAT! My family’s personal favorites are the chicken pho, steak & brisket pho, and the meatball pho for my kiddo! The staff is always welcoming & super nice, and the restaurant is always clean. This is THE BEST PHO PLACE IN BOISE!! And I love supporting local businesses! Highly recommend! (:
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rosie Clyne
We love this place! My husband and I come here once a month and the food is always amazing. The staff is nice and they are attentive and fast. Could not recommend enough
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho Tai Nam, Fresh Spring Rolls
vika
On our journey to find good pho in Boise, came here as it was the highest recommended on Boise Reddit threads. This was better than the others we’ve tried so far, but still not a hit. Broth was a bit greasy and didn’t have enough flavor. It was also 80% noodles and 20% broth. They actually add green onions and the perfectly thin beef though, which we haven’t found in others. The grilled pork and shrimp bowl had a taste and smell of gas, which put me off it, but my partner wasn’t as sensitive to it. The Thai iced tea would’ve been perfect if it had more of the orange tea base and less cream. Chili sauce spoons need to be cleaned for sure… Service was very helpful and friendly though!!
I think this was the best pho I’ve ever had. I love pho and have gotten it at a million places all over the country but this is hands down the best. The broth was so good. Great price for the portions. Super friendly service, not just with us but with all the other people I noticed in there. This is going to be my regular pho spot since moving to the area.
Listen. I didn’t just eat at this restaurant—I had a full-blown love affair with my bowl of vermicelli pork and enroll. It started innocent enough: a quick glance at the menu, a subtle flutter in my chest. But the moment that delicious bowl arrived, glistening with herbs and mystery, it was over for me. I made eye contact with a basil leaf and whispered, “I’m yours.”
Each slurp of noodle was like being gently caressed by a silk robe made of beef broth and angel tears. I moaned. Loudly. A grandma at the next table gave me a thumbs-up. Respect.
The spring rolls? So fresh, I’m 85% sure they had a skincare routine. I bit into one and my eyes rolled so far back I briefly saw my ancestors nodding in approval. That peanut sauce? Liquid seduction. I’d bathe in it if it were socially acceptable. Frankly, even if it wasn’t.
Then came the bánh mì. Oh dear god, the bánh mì. That baguette had more crunch than my ex’s text receipts and more spice than my therapist knows I can handle. It was messy, chaotic, hot—like a night out in Saigon with no regrets and questionable decisions.
No, they didn’t pay me to do the review. It was just that fuuucking good bro.
Final Thoughts: I didn’t just eat Vietnamese food. I was seduced by it, emotionally healed, then laughed at myself for getting this worked up over a bowl of noodles. 11/10. Would let that fish sauce whisper dirty secrets to me again.
Amazing! My family is from Vietnam, the flavor is authentic and the service is fabulous! Highly recommend!
Best Vietnamese I've had in town.
No other place in the valley makes the Bún Tôm Thịt Nướng like this!
The Pho is great and the best in town l, but the service is not that great at times, especially the boy that works there as he can never get an order correct. The same boy argues with the customers and is very rude! I don’t think he should be serving customers and should be in the back cooking instead. The girls there are very nice and don’t mess up the orders, but the boy can’t get an order correct to save his life.
Great food and service!
The best Pho in town! The service is great and the owners are there a lot cooking and socializing. They are good people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho Tai Nam, Special Rice Dish, Fried Spring Rolls, Rare Steak, Banh MI, Spicy Pho, Brisket, Beef Pho Bo, Bun Thit Nuong with Cha Gio, Bun Thit Nuong with Shrimp, Spicy Beef Pho, Chicken Pho, Special Combination Rice Plate, Grilled Pork Rolls and Shrimp Rolls, Fresh Spring Rolls, Grilled Pork Spring Rolls, Overly Salty Phó with Soggy Noodles, Vermicelli Salad with Shrimp, Spicy Beef Noodle
This has to be the best Vietnamese restaurant in Boise and surrounding areas.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really disappointing. These are their egg rolls and spring rolls. The issue is on their menu, egg rolls are 6 count and spring rolls 4. They are 3 egg rolls and 2 spring rolls cut in half.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
It's nice to eat something good! Very nice service, reasonable prices, fresh, tasty food! I recommend it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Every time I visit Boise it’s for 3-6 days depending on work. Every time I visit Boise I also visit this restaurant 1-2 times. This is how much I like it. Pho Nguyen for the win.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pho Nguyen in Boise is hands down the best Vietnamese restaurant I've tried in the area. Their pho is incredibly authentic, with a rich, flavorful broth that tastes just like the bowls I've had in Vietnam. However, the real standout for me is their grilled pork rice. The pork is perfectly seasoned and grilled, offering a savory and slightly smoky flavor that's absolutely delicious. While the dish is a bit on the oily side, it only adds to the richness, making each bite incredibly satisfying.
Their spring rolls are another highlight—both the fried and fresh versions. The fried spring rolls are crispy without being greasy, and the fresh ones are packed with vibrant, fresh ingredients, making them a perfect appetizer or light meal. It’s clear that Pho Nguyen takes great care in preparing their dishes, maintaining a high standard of quality and authenticity.
What makes Pho Nguyen even more special is the story behind it. The owner moved here from San Jose, California, and brought with them a wealth of experience in Vietnamese cuisine. The service at Pho Nguyen is warm and attentive, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. The staff is friendly and eager to make sure you have a great dining experience.
Overall, Pho Nguyen is a must-visit if you're in Boise and craving Vietnamese food. With its authentic flavors, generous portions, and welcoming atmosphere, it’s a place I’ll keep coming back to. Whether you're a pho enthusiast or just looking for a great meal, Pho Nguyen won't disappoint.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place! My family and I come in very often because the food is ALWAYS GREAT! My family’s personal favorites are the chicken pho, steak & brisket pho, and the meatball pho for my kiddo! The staff is always welcoming & super nice, and the restaurant is always clean. This is THE BEST PHO PLACE IN BOISE!! And I love supporting local businesses! Highly recommend! (:
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love this place! My husband and I come here once a month and the food is always amazing. The staff is nice and they are attentive and fast. Could not recommend enough
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho Tai Nam, Fresh Spring Rolls
On our journey to find good pho in Boise, came here as it was the highest recommended on Boise Reddit threads. This was better than the others we’ve tried so far, but still not a hit. Broth was a bit greasy and didn’t have enough flavor. It was also 80% noodles and 20% broth. They actually add green onions and the perfectly thin beef though, which we haven’t found in others. The grilled pork and shrimp bowl had a taste and smell of gas, which put me off it, but my partner wasn’t as sensitive to it. The Thai iced tea would’ve been perfect if it had more of the orange tea base and less cream. Chili sauce spoons need to be cleaned for sure… Service was very helpful and friendly though!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
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