When you walk in your greeted at the door, the food is pretty good I ordered the pork and shrimp spring rolls and the egg rolls they teast amazing and the fish sauce and the peanut sauce is good as well. It's quite and nice and clean
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Wayne S.
Steam rises the second the bowl lands, and the aroma tells you everything you need to know: deep, roasted, meaty, and unmistakably savory. This broth is pure craft. Clear but powerful, layered with slow-simmered beef richness and warm spice that doesn’t shout, it hums. One sip and it coats your whole mouth with that clean, beefy depth that makes you pause mid-breath.
The noodles are silky and springy, carrying the broth like they were made for it. The beef is tender and generous, turning each bite into that perfect mix of texture and comfort. Then the fresh herbs hit, brightening the bowl without changing the mission: savory, savory, savory. A squeeze of lime sharpens the edges, a little chili adds heat, and suddenly you’re locked in, spoon after spoon, chasing that next hit of broth like it’s the best thing you’ve tasted all week.
This is the kind of pho that makes you slow down. The kind that feels like a reset button. The kind that, once you’ve had it, you compare every other bowl to it.
If you’re looking for “good pho,” you’ll find it. If you’re looking for the kind of pho that ruins other pho for you, this is the one. 🍜🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Combo Pho Noodle Soup, Spring Rolls 4
Dat Buu
After a cold and freezing weekend in Houston, it was great to have a hot bowl of pho at Pho One. It was hearty and flavorful that definitely hit the spot. The staff were also really friendly when you came in to eat. I will definitely recommend this place and will be back to try some of their other delicious dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Combo Pho Noodle Soup
mel
i used to come here back since 2012, happy to see it still here December 30th 2025 coming into 2026 🥳
came in the early weekday evening hour, no wait time :)
broth is delicious like how I remember, rich and savory. 🍜
my favorite is the iced jasmine tea with fresh limes 🍋🟩
if i’m ever in the area, this is definitely a stop for me.
next week will be their 20th anniversary of the restaurant the owner informed me as i sat down. he remembered me from all those years ago 🥹 i pray they stay thriving for 20++ more years to come.
wholesome and nostalgic atmosphere here 🏆
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Combo Pho Noodle Soup
Na Li (娜爷 大圣国际传媒有限公司)
I really wanted to like this place. They close at 9 PM, which I appreciate because many pho restaurants close earlier, so I decided to try their food to-go to check both portion size and flavor. Sadly, everything fell far below expectations.
I ordered the large combination beef pho, and the first thing that surprised me was how small the portion was. At most pho restaurants, a “large” bowl is genuinely large—I can barely finish it. Here, even the “large” felt like a scaled-down version, and the amount of meat in the “combination” was minimal. The noodles were also overcooked, so once I added them to the soup they immediately turned soggy and mushy, which completely took away the enjoyment. And what disappointed me most is that even the broth lacked richness. I didn’t expect to walk out saying “nobody’s pho soup impressed me,” but somehow even the soup here was not flavorful or aromatic at all.
I also ordered the charcoal pork vermicelli with eggrolls. While the two eggrolls were big and crispy—which I appreciated—the pork itself tasted more like regular barbecued meat rather than charcoal-grilled. There was no charcoal aroma, none of that smoky flavor you would expect from this dish. On top of that, the bowl had barely any vegetables, which made the whole dish feel unbalanced and a bit empty.
It’s a small restaurant, and it could be cute and cozy. Their service is fast, and I honestly had high hopes that this could become a regular go-to spot for pho. But based on this visit, the flavors, quality, and portion sizes need serious improvement. Overall, just a very disappointing experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Jeremy
Fantastic food and clean environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Maani K
We enjoyed our meal at this place.the owner was very nice.
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Freeman
Family owned and friendly. I ate here almost every day for a few months and that was several years ago and the owner still remembers my order. I think it's the best Pho in town.
First time in h town, decided to try a random pho spot. GLAAAADDD I came to this place the food was great, not sure what that 1 star was talking about its normal pho price lol. I assume it was the owner who served us, were the cutest couple ever! Would come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Trevor
The food here is fantastic. I don't know what the person before me is talking about stingy portions, many dishes have a large option so if you want a meal to share or want leftovers get the large size. I usually get take out as the building isn't the nicest, but the owner and his family are wonderful people.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Rolls 4, Goi Cuon, Bun Cha Gio
Great food and service, only note is that sometimes the restaurant is too hot but besides that, its a great place to eat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Geoff Maitland
Rude and slow
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Keith Patrick
2nd time here. Walked in, and a dying cockroach is right there on the floor a couple of feet from the door. Turned around and walked out never to return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Life in D
Food comes in stingy portions and it does not taste good. They’re a bit pricey. Like u know their goal is try to make profit and not please the customers. Ended of still being hungry and bought bread from a bakery right across. The plating is unappetizing.
Worst part that will not make me come back ever is the male owner who ran after me outside demanding for tips like i am a criminal ! He was screaming “you should be tipping you must tip this is illegal what u do!”
When you walk in your greeted at the door, the food is pretty good I ordered the pork and shrimp spring rolls and the egg rolls they teast amazing and the fish sauce and the peanut sauce is good as well. It's quite and nice and clean
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Steam rises the second the bowl lands, and the aroma tells you everything you need to know: deep, roasted, meaty, and unmistakably savory. This broth is pure craft. Clear but powerful, layered with slow-simmered beef richness and warm spice that doesn’t shout, it hums. One sip and it coats your whole mouth with that clean, beefy depth that makes you pause mid-breath.
The noodles are silky and springy, carrying the broth like they were made for it. The beef is tender and generous, turning each bite into that perfect mix of texture and comfort. Then the fresh herbs hit, brightening the bowl without changing the mission: savory, savory, savory. A squeeze of lime sharpens the edges, a little chili adds heat, and suddenly you’re locked in, spoon after spoon, chasing that next hit of broth like it’s the best thing you’ve tasted all week.
This is the kind of pho that makes you slow down. The kind that feels like a reset button. The kind that, once you’ve had it, you compare every other bowl to it.
If you’re looking for “good pho,” you’ll find it. If you’re looking for the kind of pho that ruins other pho for you, this is the one. 🍜🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Combo Pho Noodle Soup, Spring Rolls 4
After a cold and freezing weekend in Houston, it was great to have a hot bowl of pho at Pho One. It was hearty and flavorful that definitely hit the spot. The staff were also really friendly when you came in to eat. I will definitely recommend this place and will be back to try some of their other delicious dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Combo Pho Noodle Soup
i used to come here back since 2012, happy to see it still here December 30th 2025 coming into 2026 🥳
came in the early weekday evening hour, no wait time :)
broth is delicious like how I remember, rich and savory. 🍜
my favorite is the iced jasmine tea with fresh limes 🍋🟩
if i’m ever in the area, this is definitely a stop for me.
next week will be their 20th anniversary of the restaurant the owner informed me as i sat down. he remembered me from all those years ago 🥹
i pray they stay thriving for 20++ more years to come.
wholesome and nostalgic atmosphere here 🏆
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Combo Pho Noodle Soup
I really wanted to like this place. They close at 9 PM, which I appreciate because many pho restaurants close earlier, so I decided to try their food to-go to check both portion size and flavor. Sadly, everything fell far below expectations.
I ordered the large combination beef pho, and the first thing that surprised me was how small the portion was. At most pho restaurants, a “large” bowl is genuinely large—I can barely finish it. Here, even the “large” felt like a scaled-down version, and the amount of meat in the “combination” was minimal. The noodles were also overcooked, so once I added them to the soup they immediately turned soggy and mushy, which completely took away the enjoyment. And what disappointed me most is that even the broth lacked richness. I didn’t expect to walk out saying “nobody’s pho soup impressed me,” but somehow even the soup here was not flavorful or aromatic at all.
I also ordered the charcoal pork vermicelli with eggrolls. While the two eggrolls were big and crispy—which I appreciated—the pork itself tasted more like regular barbecued meat rather than charcoal-grilled. There was no charcoal aroma, none of that smoky flavor you would expect from this dish. On top of that, the bowl had barely any vegetables, which made the whole dish feel unbalanced and a bit empty.
It’s a small restaurant, and it could be cute and cozy. Their service is fast, and I honestly had high hopes that this could become a regular go-to spot for pho. But based on this visit, the flavors, quality, and portion sizes need serious improvement. Overall, just a very disappointing experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Fantastic food and clean environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
We enjoyed our meal at this place.the owner was very nice.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Family owned and friendly. I ate here almost every day for a few months and that was several years ago and the owner still remembers my order. I think it's the best Pho in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Rolls 4, Chicken Pho Noodle Soup, Chicken Noodle Soup
First time in h town, decided to try a random pho spot. GLAAAADDD I came to this place the food was great, not sure what that 1 star was talking about its normal pho price lol. I assume it was the owner who served us, were the cutest couple ever! Would come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here is fantastic. I don't know what the person before me is talking about stingy portions, many dishes have a large option so if you want a meal to share or want leftovers get the large size. I usually get take out as the building isn't the nicest, but the owner and his family are wonderful people.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Rolls 4, Goi Cuon, Bun Cha Gio
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food and service, only note is that sometimes the restaurant is too hot but besides that, its a great place to eat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rude and slow
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
2nd time here. Walked in, and a dying cockroach is right there on the floor a couple of feet from the door. Turned around and walked out never to return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Food comes in stingy portions and it does not taste good. They’re a bit pricey. Like u know their goal is try to make profit and not please the customers. Ended of still being hungry and bought bread from a bakery right across. The plating is unappetizing.
Worst part that will not make me come back ever is the male owner who ran after me outside demanding for tips like i am a criminal ! He was screaming “you should be tipping you must tip this is illegal what u do!”
geeze!!! So tacky and garbage attitude.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Love this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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