“As a profound critic and philanthropist I would like to give this establishment a 7.5 out of 5 rating. The food was amazing, the vibe was relaxing, and the drinks was on point! I really appreciated the teamwork within the establishment service wise. I recommend and if I had to rate it on a 10 point scale: 14.2 out of 10.“
“Amazing Pho. Been following this family around the Richmond area since they were initially by the small place at the corner of Horsepen and Broat St. Always fresh and delicious. The best Pho in VA! Believe me when I say that we truly look for Pho place to eat at every week. So glad they're now in Midlo!“
“Pho So 1 is a Richmond staple for a reason. Great food, reasonable prices, vegetarian/vegan friendly. I’ve probably eaten here a dozen times and I’ve never had anything I didn’t enjoy!Vegetarian options: The vegetarian pho is amazing, but my favorite thing on the menu is the grilled tofu over broken rice“
“As the menu states, "It's Pho King Good!!" Don't judge a book by its cover. The bldg doesn't look the best, but the food, service, and cleanliness were top notch!! Definitely going to be coming back next time I'm nearby.“
“My fave pho spot in Richmond, very chill and always fast, very good broth. Good beer selection. Used to be into pho so 1, then I was into pho tay do, now it’s tay ho. They are all good, but the broth here is distinct and I have decided is my latest fave.“
“I was very happy with my experience here! I ordered the chicken pho with dark meat & it was delicious, although i did feel the chicken portions could've been a bit better. The atmosphere was very cozy and the service was solid. Definitely keeping this place in mind whenever my pho cravings kick in!“
“Usually I have to drive out another 30 minutes from where I already am in Richmond to get good Vietnamese food. Pho 1 Grill is not only accessible, but also delicious. I am Southeast Asian and very picky when it comes to pho, but I loved it here. I also had the banh xeo and salted creme coffee which were delicious. The staff are all very considerate, and the owner was great as well. There is something on the menu for everyone, but in my opinion the traditional Vietnamese dishes like the pho, banh mi, and broken rice/vermicelli dishes are where this restaurant really shines.“
“Historically Pho So 1 (now Pho Thien Phat) was the best spot for pho in the RVA area. Now with additions of Pho Tay Do and improvements to the pho at Vietnam 1 over the years, this place has some alternatives but this place remains a go-to.Unfortunately with the rise in prices, I no longer think of pho as a relatively cheap and tasty way to get a less dense type of meal. Now, I think of the value of pho as pretty poor and go only when I'm really craving the taste since I know getting Thai or Chinese offers much more mass/protein for the money. That or it's the lack of solid ingredients, including the amt of protein, that I'm getting when I eat here in particular that has given me a tendency to no longer eat pho as much as I used to.“
“I have dined at other Phô stands in RVA, but none has the colorful setting or genuinely excited staff like this place. Both the phô and Bahm Mi were fresh and wonderful. The ambience and food together combined to make this an experience - more than just a bowl of noodles. Highest recommendation.“
“I’ve eaten here on and off over the past decade. Now that I moved to RVA permanently, it’s typically my go-to since I like to shop at Tan A for convenience. I feel like the food has declined some over the years and has less punch to the spices and sauces. The portions have gotten smaller but that’s pretty expected nowadays. I do see that there are less Asian people eating there so maybe that’s why the taste has changed… lol. Not a lot of other decent competition though, so I can’t complain too much since there’s no Eden center here.“
“As we approached the heart of Richmond, our first stop was Mekong Restaurant to indulge in some delightful cuisine. With its exceptionally high ratings and thousands of reviews, it seemed everyone had something positive to say about this eatery. And rightfully so, the food was simply delicious, with each dish receiving glowing recommendations. Of course, I must echo the sentiment and highly recommend their Vietnamese pho!“
“One of the best banh mis I have ever had. I tried the number 1 (combination cold cut). The bread was crisp, the veggies had the right amount of pickling, and there was the perfect amount of spice to it. Extremely affordable as well. We also got the shrimp chips, which are always good. This will definitely be my new go-to.“
“Oyster mushrooms with Bun Bo Hue was very tasty. My family also enjoyed brown spring rolls and golden rolls. My son ordered a mildly spicy soup-like dish with beef, pork and lemongrass in it. He thought it had many large pieces of onion in it, otherwise he would have liked it more. Atmosphere and decor was nice. Service was fast.“
“OH! MY! GOODNESS!!! We just happened to find this little slice of Pho deliciousness and SO GLAD we decided to have dinner. Each item we ordered had ALL THE FLAVORS! We had a pho dish and a rice fish, fried wontons and boba teas. THE SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT as well! Our dinner filled our bellies and warmed our souls. THANK YOU“
“This place is really good! The pho was tasty and the portion was big. I highly recommend the fried rice with chicken, the rice has crispy bits and I think seaweed which adds flavor. The service was great and they quickly refilled our waters. Come here!“
“Delicious find! We could smell the broth from outside and came in to check it out. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We shared a spring roll appetizer and the peanut sauce was very tasty and flavorful. We had a number 3 pho with meatballs and number 12 pho with rare steak and brisket. For drinks, we orderes the mango green tea and pineapple green tea; the pineapple had crushed pineapple in it. We would highly recommend checking this place out!“
“Jeeze… like what happened, one moment I was enjoying the flavor of that succulent YET perfectly grilled pork chop… IT magically disappeared!!! That was one of the best meals in the area, and I’ve been to a lot of Vietnamese restaurants particularly IN this area!!!. I can see why the reviews are amazing. I can’t wait to be a regular here!!!“