This joint serves up bowls of steaming goodness that rival any in town. Their authentic flavors speak volumes, but it's the down-to-earth staff that make the experience truly special. No pretensions, just delicious Pho and a friendly atmosphere that keeps you coming back for more.
Rusty Jones
I moved ba k to Traverse City about six months ago, but just found Pho Baba today. I am so happy I did. While the prices are high, compared to Pho restaurants in other cities, this is Traverse City where everyone has to charge more just to survive. The food was excellent! I will return!
It was ok, considering the location, Traverse City, many will view this place as comfort food, which it is for sure.
Dave Wylie
5 stars because 6 isn't possible!!! Great hostess and incredible authentic food on par with big city quality!! The dumplings are amazing and the Pho has great broth and plenty of meat! I was shocked to see reviews suggesting the portion size was small??? I can eat and it was easily two meals!! I thought the price was excellent as it's only a couple bucks more than fast food and alot tastier and healthy!!! Hope it's here for a long time!!!Parking: Huge free parking lot adjacent to a plaza you will never struggle to park here
Recommended dishes: Rare Steak Pho Bo, Spring Roll
Charlie Hepker
Pho bowls are substantially larger than any other Pho bowls I have ordered.Quality is excellent and I continue to order here.
Pho was decent but a little pricey. Forgot to give us bean sprouts and lime. All other tables were given it. Then got bobba drink but they forgot the bobba!!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Samara Riley
I had an incredible time dining here. We had the grill pork with noddles and pork egg roll, house Pho, dumplings and crab rangoon. The Pho broth was packed with flavor and the pork is nicely seasoned and tender. Everything was delicious, freshly made and tastes authentic. Highly Recommend!
Recommended dishes: Rare Steak Pho Bo, Pho Filet Mignon, Chicken Pho, Spring Roll
Lisa G.
For a better than good bowl of Pho, dare I say Great Bowl of Pho this is the place to go. The broth is supremely nuanced with flavors and the add ins of fresh basil, bean sprouts and lime make it just perfect. Vegetable Pho and one of the meat topped rice bowls make a fantastic lunch to share with a friend. I personally love the Thai tea, which I thought would be like Chai tea but is different and tastier. Service is quick and prices very reasonable for the amount and quality of food. I could go on, but I think you see why I gave them 5 stars.
Darwin M.
The pho was acceptable, but the broth was a tad on the plain side and lukewarm. The grilled shrimp rice was good. The Vietnamese summer rolls and crispy fried egg rolls and sauces were decent. Perhaps it's passable for the northern lower peninsula, but lacking in comparison to the Madison Heights area. The service was exceptional. The location probably contributes heavily to the high side pricing; I imagine the rent must be exorbitant.
Absolutely delicious. Everything I want when I'm looking for good pho. I'll definitely come back often.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gustavo M.
Bland, over priced and servings are ridiculous for the cost of their dishes. 16$ for 3 pieces of meat and 10 grams of noodles. Insane...
Hanna Pritchard
The pho was really good. I wish there was more meat for the price but the flavor was all there. I will he back again as there is not much like this in the area. I hope they do well in the next
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho Filet Mignon
Ellen V.
Up here for work. I'm Viet so it's only right I try this place. It's literally just alright, if you are used to Viet cuisine. Summer rolls: $6. NO PORK. Just shrimp, lettuce, & noodles. No thanks. I literally just ended up ripping out the halfed shrimp & ate it. The peanut sauce is good tho Bun bowl: $18 with meat, $16 without. No bean sprouts, very little cucumber. Meat was alright. Eggrolls were crispy, but the flavor of filling inside was a little bland for me. Had to get an extra fish sauce for it to be enough. Btw... the pho dac biet is $25!!!!!!!! JEZIS ???? 3% charge on card transactions... as if you're not already over-priced. If ur visiting from down state & used to traditional viet food from que Huong, little Saigon, pho crab restaurant...you'll be bummed. I get that it's TC & rare viet population.... But for the prices to the lack of full ingredients & flavors is a no for me. Very decent. I can hold my craving to go back home & eat in Warren. I tried it, didn't love it, but you might!!!
This joint serves up bowls of steaming goodness that rival any in town. Their authentic flavors speak volumes, but it's the down-to-earth staff that make the experience truly special. No pretensions, just delicious Pho and a friendly atmosphere that keeps you coming back for more.
I moved ba k to Traverse City about six months ago, but just found Pho Baba today. I am so happy I did. While the prices are high, compared to Pho restaurants in other cities, this is Traverse City where everyone has to charge more just to survive. The food was excellent! I will return!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rare Steak Pho Bo, Summer Rolls
It was ok, considering the location, Traverse City, many will view this place as comfort food, which it is for sure.
5 stars because 6 isn't possible!!! Great hostess and incredible authentic food on par with big city quality!! The dumplings are amazing and the Pho has great broth and plenty of meat! I was shocked to see reviews suggesting the portion size was small??? I can eat and it was easily two meals!! I thought the price was excellent as it's only a couple bucks more than fast food and alot tastier and healthy!!! Hope it's here for a long time!!!Parking: Huge free parking lot adjacent to a plaza you will never struggle to park here
Recommended dishes: Rare Steak Pho Bo, Spring Roll
Pho bowls are substantially larger than any other Pho bowls I have ordered.Quality is excellent and I continue to order here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho Filet Mignon, Rolls, Chicken Pho, Summer Rolls
Pho was decent but a little pricey. Forgot to give us bean sprouts and lime. All other tables were given it. Then got bobba drink but they forgot the bobba!!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
I had an incredible time dining here. We had the grill pork with noddles and pork egg roll, house Pho, dumplings and crab rangoon. The Pho broth was packed with flavor and the pork is nicely seasoned and tender. Everything was delicious, freshly made and tastes authentic. Highly Recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Sliced Pork, Pho Filet Mignon, Crab Rangoon, Crispy Fried Egg Rolls
Excellent pho, some of the best food in Traverse
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rare Steak Pho Bo, Pho Filet Mignon, Chicken Pho, Spring Roll
For a better than good bowl of Pho, dare I say Great Bowl of Pho this is the place to go. The broth is supremely nuanced with flavors and the add ins of fresh basil, bean sprouts and lime make it just perfect. Vegetable Pho and one of the meat topped rice bowls make a fantastic lunch to share with a friend. I personally love the Thai tea, which I thought would be like Chai tea but is different and tastier. Service is quick and prices very reasonable for the amount and quality of food. I could go on, but I think you see why I gave them 5 stars.
The pho was acceptable, but the broth was a tad on the plain side and lukewarm. The grilled shrimp rice was good. The Vietnamese summer rolls and crispy fried egg rolls and sauces were decent. Perhaps it's passable for the northern lower peninsula, but lacking in comparison to the Madison Heights area. The service was exceptional. The location probably contributes heavily to the high side pricing; I imagine the rent must be exorbitant.
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Absolutely delicious. Everything I want when I'm looking for good pho. I'll definitely come back often.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bland, over priced and servings are ridiculous for the cost of their dishes. 16$ for 3 pieces of meat and 10 grams of noodles. Insane...
The pho was really good. I wish there was more meat for the price but the flavor was all there. I will he back again as there is not much like this in the area. I hope they do well in the next
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho Filet Mignon
Up here for work. I'm Viet so it's only right I try this place. It's literally just alright, if you are used to Viet cuisine. Summer rolls: $6. NO PORK. Just shrimp, lettuce, & noodles. No thanks. I literally just ended up ripping out the halfed shrimp & ate it. The peanut sauce is good tho Bun bowl: $18 with meat, $16 without. No bean sprouts, very little cucumber. Meat was alright. Eggrolls were crispy, but the flavor of filling inside was a little bland for me. Had to get an extra fish sauce for it to be enough. Btw... the pho dac biet is $25!!!!!!!! JEZIS ???? 3% charge on card transactions... as if you're not already over-priced. If ur visiting from down state & used to traditional viet food from que Huong, little Saigon, pho crab restaurant...you'll be bummed. I get that it's TC & rare viet population.... But for the prices to the lack of full ingredients & flavors is a no for me. Very decent. I can hold my craving to go back home & eat in Warren. I tried it, didn't love it, but you might!!!
Food was delicious and
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Fried Egg Rolls