PHO CỦI
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Small spot with only a few tables, so expect a wait. We went for lunch on a Friday and waited about 30 minutes.
We ordered the pho and bún bò Huế. The pho broth was a bit too salty for my taste, and the bún bò Huế had a smoky flavor that wasn’t really for me. However, the bánh bèo and bánh bằm were really good! Both had lots of flavor and great texture.
Overall, I’d come back for the appetizers, but the soups weren’t quite to my personal taste.
We ordered the pho and bún bò Huế. The pho broth was a bit too salty for my taste, and the bún bò Huế had a smoky flavor that wasn’t really for me. However, the bánh bèo and bánh bằm were really good! Both had lots of flavor and great texture.
Overall, I’d come back for the appetizers, but the soups weren’t quite to my personal taste.
I’ve been here three times now. Two of those visits were weekday lunches where the wait was less than 20 minutes, and the food was delicious—the com suon nuong and pho are excellent. To all the haters complaining about the wait: you don’t have to eat here. Choosing to eat at a popular spot is your choice. If you want zero wait and plenty of seating, go to Sunflower Vietnamese Cuisine, Pho Dan, or Pho Saigon Noodle House. Be grateful this restaurant even exists in Austin....read full review
This place is incredible! Such a gem. The food is flavorful and the atmosphere is unique and charming. Only problem is they don’t have enough space. (Only five tables so there is always a wait.) They need to expand so more people can enjoy their restaurant. :)
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 - 8PM 11AM - 2PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 2PM 5 - 8PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5 - 8PM 11AM - 2PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 8PM 11AM - 2PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 8PM 11AM - 2PM |
PHO CỦI is one of the best pho places in the Austin area. The restaurant has limited seating with only a few tables, so expect a line and long wait time. There is a waitlist to write your name at the front door, and your party will be called once a table is available. Little stools to wait outside are nice. The food is delicious and flavorful. The meat is tender and soft and flavorful. Great quality for the price. The menu online needs an update because the price was raised by one dollar. The overall vibe and how the restaurant is decorated is cool and unique. The iced hue salted coffee is probably one of the best coffees. Worth waiting in line for. The pho broth was a bit too salty for my taste, and the bún bò Huế had a smoky flavor that wasn’t really for me. However, the bánh bèo and bánh bằm were really good! Both had lots of flavor and great texture. The com suon nuong and pho are excellent. The atmosphere is unique and charming. Only five tables so there is always a wait. They need to expand so more people can enjoy their restaurant. The owners are some of the nicest, warmest, and most welcoming people. The restaurant is small, so you may need to be a little patient, but it’s worth the wait! They never make you feel rushed or pressured to leave. The service was a 5 out of 5. The staff were attentive and friendly, and food came out quickly once we sat down. The dining room is small and seats around 20 people, so it fills up fast. It's cozy, with lots of character in the decor. The 3 Huế Cakes Combination is a sampler of traditional Huế specialties served with a light, sweet fish sauce. The Pho "Cowboy" with rare beef and smoked brisket in a clean, flavorful broth with plenty of fresh herbs. Good food and great service, so if you go, plan ahead or come at an off-peak time.