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This pho place has become a favorite of mine, despite being my first experience with pho. I’m a repeat customer and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone. The quality of their soup is exceptional. Their beef stew #9 is a must-try. It comes with tender beef pieces, carrots, and a generous amount of fat that adds a delightful flavor. The thin rice noodles complement the dish perfectly. I recently tried their spicy beef stew #25, and it was equally delicious. It features thin slices of beef, pig feet (if you’re a fan of menudo, you’ll love the flavour) and thicker rice noodles. I also enjoy their hot tea, which has a slightly bitter taste that I find palate cleansing.

Bear with me, short story long… I got flu A & B this past week, and I’m no stranger to the method: Tylenol/ibuprofen, cough suppressants and liquids (water, electrolytes & broth)… Which brings me to here… I went to another establishment and was turned away bc of a routine maintenance… anyway, boy am I grateful to them. I walk in around 1-2 pm and didn’t wait too long to be seated. Ask for water as I usually do to scan the menu (I knew I wanted pho) and when they return with my water I order. I order shrimp spring rolls with the peanut sauce, brisket pho and call it a day. Spring rolls were solid and IMO not hard to mess up so I give them 7.8/10? Now to the pho. Listen… I don’t care for soups in general (besides menudo and pozole) and I can’t remember the last time I had pho so I wasn’t expecting to love it but man… this pho hit the spot. It might’ve been my illness but man, I nearly cried. Broth was rich and flavorful, brisket was good but a little dry so that specific bowl was an 8/10. Well… I was sick AND the doctor DID tell me to rest up and keep “doing what I was doing”… so I did… I went back 2 more times. Next 2 times I tried the beef round eye and that was superior to the brisket. Meat was tender & delicious, and in this rendition it came with whole scallions (I assume). Pho was a solid 9/10. In addition, Bánh Mì (sandwich) took me by surprise for two reasons: the pickled veggies and the mayo. The pickled carrot & daikon radish in this sandwich was spectacular: tangy, crunchy and sweet. Bánh Mì I’ve had prior to this restaurant haven’t put mayo in them, they’d usually put pate or something similar to a refried bean texture. Regardless, the grilled pork Bánh Mì was SENSATIONAL 9/10. Service was friendly and prompt. I didn’t expect them to chit chat bc I think the service is simple, most people in there ordered the Pho and I noticed when it was a full house (Friday & Sat night) staff functioning was like a well oiled machine and the kitchen staff/food runners were what an athlete would consider “in flow state”. Would recommend. Will go back… and hopefully not when I’m sick.

This restaurant serves the best pho in town! The beef noodles are incredibly delicious and hot, making them the perfect remedy for when you're feeling under the weather. The friendly, family-oriented atmosphere adds to the experience, making it a truly comforting place to eat.

Great price for the quality. $6 for my pate banh mi was whiplash from something that would’ve costed $10+ in New York for half the quality. Same thing applies to the pho and spring rolls. Will be coming again.

Always come here for the pho tai – it’s legit amazing. I always add beef tendon and tripe too… game changer. The broth is super flavorful, and everything’s cooked just right. If you’re into pho, you’ve gotta try this place. Try “pickle onions” an “Ot sate” - it goes so well together with beef.

Visited on a Wednesday at 2pm and the place was bustling. Service was quick and polite. I had the Mi Bo Kho, which is yellow egg noodles in their beef stew. The stew had a great depth of flavors and seasonings. The stew had plenty of beef brisket/belly, carrots and the thick texture clinched to the noodles. The noodles were cheery and delicious.

The Pho chicken soup that I had received wasn't bad. But I will always have my favorite pho soup in Las Vegas, Nevada. The service is great and wasn't too crowded. The parking isn't bad it isn't a little small complex, but there should be plenty of parking.

I went on Sunday, and the place was packed, lively, and deliciously smelling aroma of Pho. Pho's broth is definitely traditional with years of experience. Portion size for a medium bowl was good enough for me. It's hard to find a place like this with a hot bowl of pho and taste absolutely delicious. Total recommended!!!!

Pho Bac is goated been my go to Viet spot for a while now and given how busy it is most of the time that seems to be the case for a lot of people. It's what you want from a good Asian place, no frills straight to the point quality food. Anytime I go anywhere else I judge compared to Pho Bac. Our regular orders are the combo pho, whole Cornish hen, and grilled pork over rice (or vermicelli depending on the mood). I like that they let you customize the pho protein if you want to. When it's time for pho, you'll find me at Pho Bac

The restaurant is large and has plenty of seating. It is always busy! The staff is as attentive as they can be considering how busy they are. The food was good. I think the meat quality really shines in the pho. The broth isn't necessarily the best but if you're looking for a nice bowl of noodle soup and meat, this is definitely a place I'd recommend.

I don't know why so many people say Pho Bac is the best pho in DFW... it's definitely not. I thought the broth was very bland. I tasted pho flavors but a watered down version of it. The meat was good quality but the subpar broth kinda ruined the entire bowl. The restaurant was packed when I went. I had to wait in line and then ended up sitting next to other people.

We always get seated quickly and the food always comes out so quickly! The quality is unfortunately not that consistent. There are times when it is yummy and some days it is not the best. But personally, I still think it is the best in the Dallas area!

Used to think all pho tastes the same but this pho was solid solid. Came on the first really cold day of the year and they were slammed but still able to seat us fast and didn't have to wait too long for the food. Straight forward menu and everything was great.

Pho Bac offers the most authentic pho I have encountered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Having sampled pho at more than a dozen Vietnamese restaurants across DFW--several of which were quite good--Pho Bac stands out decisively as my top choice. Their execution is superior, particularly in the broth, which achieves perfect balance without excessive sweetness or reliance on MSG. My personal favorite is the Pho Kobe, featuring tender Kobe beef, though the classic Pho Tai is also excellent. The service is consistently outstanding--prompt, attentive, and efficient. For those seeking truly authentic pho akin to what is enjoyed by Vietnamese locals, this is the ideal destination. Additionally, the restaurant opens early, allowing patrons to enjoy pho for breakfast, much as it is commonly consumed in Vietnam.

There was no wait, very busy. We got chicken and beef pho. A friend got the pork chop dish. After we got our food, service wasn't the best they didn't bring our friend a knife to cut the pork chop. This is a decent bowl of a pho, it was on the plain side when it came to flavor but it did have a good chicken broth flavor & when you add the greens, sprouts jalapeños lime, sriracha and oyster sauce it's good

The broth in their shrimp pho is very flavorful, but I always order a side of grilled pork to enhance the flavor like my favorite place in OKC.

Excellent pork banh mi, excellent service, delicious pho (I got a beef pho), and good ambiance. If I lived here I would be a regular. Great price on the banh mi at just $6.50 for a foot of sandwich- that's beating Subway XD

First time and it was amazing. Staff friendly too. Pho was super Hot and flavorful. Price is good too!

I decided to try a new pho place since I frequent a small one often and I've had Pho Bac on my list for a while. The service was quick and the layout was unlike any pho restaurant I've been to. The pho itself was good, but nothing life changing. The chili oil was different from any I've tried though, it seemed to have thai chili peppers (I could be wrong, but it was spicy) and it was good. I got a combination of beef and shrimp pho and we tried the chicken spring rolls as well. Ultimately, it's a really far drive from me to return, BUT it's still a great option for anyone wanting pho!

Flavorful broth with good selection of meats and affordable prices! You can do S,M,L bowl sizes which is a bonus since I usually can't finish a regular bowl! Service is fast, and you get seated very quickly! The place stays busy, but there's ample parking and seating! Overall a solid place for pho!

when asking locals or reddit for pho recommendations in dallas, pho bác will probably be at the top of the list. thus, i had high expectations, none of which were really met. the pho đặc biệt broth was really flat and watery; i couldn't taste any of the common spices, and it was just meh. the meat was also okay, nothing impressive. the meatball doesn't have any flavor and was rubbery as well. the bun bo huế was somehow even more bland than the pho. just flat overall i would not come back unfortunately since there's usually a line out the door too

The best Vietnamese food I've had in Dallas area, however, I must say Vietnamese food in Dallas is far below sub-par. Overall, it is decent. Food comes out very, very fast. I tried my mom's hu tieu bo kho and would probably get that if I ever came back. The bun thit Nuong was okay. The thit nuong is too thick and chewy for my liking, but fish sauce is on par. Probably wouldn't get it again as it wasn't anything special. Pricing is reasonable and there are small, medium and large sized bowls for the noodle soups (pho, bo kho, etc.).

Overall Rating: 4 (0 = good, X = bad) 1. Atmosphere: O - Atmosphere was open and pleasant, during busy hours they can get packed but that can't be helped 2. Service: O - Quick and bilingual (English and viet) 3. Food/Products: O - I got the pho tai, the broth was very rich and overall it tasted amazing. 4. Pricing: O - Affordable pricing and reasonable, for pho, it goes small: 10, medium: 11, and large: 14. 5. Overall Experience: O - Awesome, not much else to say, get your pho and eat up Highlights/Recommendations: mmmh pho makes me feel warm

Yep yep yep YEP. This pho was EXCELLENT super duper gas, tops some of the ones I had in Vietnam. The broth was super flavorful yet managed to stay light at the same time it was like witchcraft. The Kobe beef was extremely tender and practically melted in your mouth. Absolutely wonderful meal, I wish it wasn't so far from me :(

As a non-local, tried both Pho Bac and Pho Bang. For overall, I'd give it to Pho Bac. Better atmosphere and the soft and luscious kobe just melts in your mouth. It's in a nice plaza by Happy Lemon and a Viet snacks shop, super convenient. Both broths had aromas of msg and I had to say Pho Bang's broth did have a bit more msg since we were mad thirsty. The boys did enjoy the sua dau nang at Pho Bang's and their homemade meatballs, which were chewy and black peppery; the service was super fast especially since we came 30 minutes before closing; folks were still streaming in after us. So, we'd come back to Pho Bac over Pho Bang.

We really wanted to try a new pho place in the DFW and this place kept popping up so we decided to try. I thought it was pretty good! We went on a Sunday and it was packed, but we got seated right away. We ordered pho with kobe, egg rolls, and a coconut juice. I thought the pho was pretty good. The amount of meat in the bowl definitely matched the size pho you get. The pho broth was definitely more on the lighter side. The egg rolls were okay, they were crispy but they just weren't hot. I really liked my experience here and the inside just made it feel very homey. Overall if i were in the area again and was wanting pho I would probably choose this spot

Tai Kobe, Soybean Milk I am obsessed!!!!! The Kobe pho is SO GOOD and so incredibly affordable I love this place wow. This place is busy at all hours, with such a huge lunch hour rush, but they are so efficient and have enough seating there's never long of a wait. The meat was so tender, the broth excellent. Love love the soybean milk too! My friends said the coffee here is excellent too

we came here on a saturday during lunchtime & it was packed. the staff were super accommodating to our big group. i ordered the pho with beef & it was so good! the food came out pretty quickly.

I've heard from coworkers that this place has really tasty broths so came to try it on a cheat day. The restaurant is very roomy and is great for large groups. We ordered a Bun Bo Hue and a Kobe Beef Pho. We were given a choice of fresh or steamed beaned sprouts - we chose fresh but I'm curious what steamed tastes like. Both broths were absolutely delicious! The noodles and meat portions were well balanced. The negative was that the Bun Bo Hue didn't have pork blood for some reason. When they brought our food, they gave me a (yellow) order ticket. You're supposed to take that to the counter when you're ready to pay so they know what you ordered. Makes sense.

Decent pho place in Dallas area. We came here early morning and it was pretty empty but the pho broth was decent. I did think it was a bit salty but service is good. Lots of parking available!

Quoc Anh, Phat, Phúc. They are the best servers!. Very Kind, friendly, and helpful! Food is very good. Nice restaurant. thanks!!

Food here is good every time we come however this most recent time my grilled pork & rolls were a little cold. They're very quick, & nice here.

Their pho is consistently good (I've been back 4 times since my first review). However this time I wanted try something different and ordered their Banh Mi Đặc Biệt with Pate. Unfortunately it did not deliver. There was too much soy sauce which was a weird flavor and it tasted as if it were missing some key flavors.

Really good food, and it came so fast! Had the chicken pho. I would highly recommend.

Food was great! Service was super fast. Food came out 5-8 minutes after ordering. The restaurant is relatively always busy. Food: 4.75/5 * Pho Bo (beef noodle soup): 4.5/5 - tái (rare beef eye-of-round): 5/5 - chin (well done brisket): 3.5/5 - bo vien (beef meatballs): 5/5 * Fresh spring rolls: 5/5

First time there and went with a friend of many years, he had been there before so we went. Being used to Asian cuisine I felt comfortable with navigating through the menu and selected a nice BIG bowl of beef pho, with unsweetened ice tea the journey began to flavor land. The decor was appropriate and the service was spoiling. Once served I add some hot sauce, jalapeños, basil, bean sprouts and lime and folded it together to form a mouth watering dish, with pleasant conversation and a background of Asian chatter the lunch was very rewarding and another good memory to reflect upon.

In an area full of Pho spots, Pho Bac is well above average. Their broth is rich and delightful, their toppings are generous compared to other spots, and they have an insane LARGE bowl size that's almost comical. I ding 1 star because their sides/appetizers such as egg rolls are just meh. So come for the pho!

Best pho I've ever had, get the Kobe beef or crunch fat beef it is so good I love this food, it always is a treat eating here and the owner is awesome and amazing and the bone broth is made with good ingredients!

I love pho and Vietnamese food overall, I had high expectations for Pho Bac after hearing countless recommendations over the years. Everyone seems to say it's the best pho spot in the area. I finally got the chance to try it. The pho was solid--flavorful broth, fresh ingredients, and well-prepared. It's definitely a reliable spot for good pho, but for me, it didn't quite live up to the hype that everyone always gives it. Overall, a great place for a bowl of pho, just not anything special about it that makes it stand out. It's pretty much a standard Vietnamese restaurant. The service and ambiance is very much similar to many other pho places as well.

After returning from vacation in East Asia which is where I had the best pho ever, I was told that this is the place to go for pho. I see why. I got letter B which was the well done brisket with all the trimmings and it was so good. I regret not getting more to go, especially since it was quite a distance from me. I went around 12 PM on a Saturday and it was very crowded, however there was no wait. People seem to get their food, eat and go. So tables were constant being turned over. The only thing was there was a language barrier between my waiter and myself. Being that it was my first time there I did have a couple of questions. Nonetheless, it was a great experience. There was very little wait time from the time I ordered to the time the pho arrived. The pho was great. And I would definitely go back. The staff was nice and based on the crowd, everyone else was in agreement that it is the place to go for pho. The establishment was full and was being ran like a well oiled machine.

Very busy on a week day during lunch around 12pm. There was a small line out front, but we got seated within 10 mins. Their service is incredibly fast which I was impressed with. We ordered 4 entrees and they all came out with 5 mins even with a fully packed restaurant. My dad says this is his favorite pho spot and always orders pho from here. I ordered the bun bo hue, while not the most flavorful broth it was decently good. Their bun bo hue doesn't come with the signature pork blood though.

Authentic place that is packed on weekend lunches, even though we got there around 2pm. Didn't have to wait too long & ordered the eye of round with meatballs. Decent portion size; broth was a bit light & needed more depth of flavor.

Word around town was that Pho Bac is considered to be the best Pho in DFW. While the food was satisfactory, I had high expectations, and I was disappointed as I've had better even in just Richardson alone. I will say that service was very fast, especially during lunch hour on a Saturday. The Vietnamese Egg rolls were crispy but the filling was a little dry. They weren't the best Vietnamese egg rolls I've had, but they weren't bad either. I feel the same way about the Banh Mi. It was good but not the best. As for the pho - I do like how you can customize and they are pretty generous with the meats. The best thing about the pho was the meat - all the cuts I selected were fresh and tender. However, the broth wasn't as flavorful as I would've liked.

pho bac is my go to place for authentic pho. i got the pho bo viên and the broth was flavorful! although they were busy, we were seated quickly. the staff was friendly and our dishes arrived just minutes after ordering!

First time having pho and i really enjoyed it! The portions are big so i suggest starting with a small bowl your first time. Add some sriracha sauce for a little more spice

I got to Pho Bac at around 12:30pm, and there was a line out the door. However, the line moves very quickly and we were seated within 5 minutes. The restaurant was packed and a little loud, which is understandable for Christmas Day. The service was very efficient and the food came out fast. I ordered the Mi Bo Kho, and it was very delicious. There were very large portions. Come for good, classic, Vietnamese food.

They're busy, but once seated, the service is quick. Love their pho with brisket.. thankfully the brisket isn't fatty like other pho restaurants. I often order the XL size and share it with my 5 year old. Always recommend this place to anyone asking for a pho spot in the area.

Great service and home-y ambience of Vietnamese restaurants. I've had the pho tai and com suon nuong, and both are great! Solid broth and good portion sizes! I also appreciate the drinks like the ca phe sua da and chanh muoi :) Authentic stamp of approval!

This place is always packing because their phở broth is very authentic! Also highly recommend their bánh mì.

Beef stew noodle soup is the best! This is my favorite pho place and young coconut juice is so good and healthy, highly recommend!

So freaking good. Got a bahn mi and would definitely return for pho. Always packed and well worth it!

Nice little Vietnamese spot. Great stew with French bread. Loaded with tender meat and veggies, the bread was the perfect accompaniment for the gravy. Served steamy hot. Also had a pork bahn mi sandwich, it was greatness. Perfect ratio of meat/veggies on fresh bread. Loved it. Service was friendly and prompt.

I'm so confused as to why this restaurant had such a huge line, and I was told that this is the best pho restaurant in Dallas. I can list maybe 5 pho places in Austin that are better than this one, and Austin's Vietnamese food scene is abysmal. The pho itself had an incredibly bland flavor. I found myself adding whatever sauces and chili oils I could to just make it taste slightly better. The meat quality isn't good either, and they give you maybe one slice of meat per meat that you order. I only ordered four meats out of the maybe ten options they had, so I was pretty disappointed by the amount of protein. I also tried my mom's grilled pork rice dish. It looked well cooked, but it also lacked a lot of flavor. I will give points for their eggrolls. They definitely have some pretty delicious fried eggrolls. I definitely won't be back. If this is the best that Dallas can offer, I can understand why people come here. However, I'm a huge pho fan and was severely disappointed by how much flavor and richness their pho broth lacks.

Good stuff. Best pho in the town. Service is fast and great. My favorite is chicken pho.

Pho is amazing. Great service. Best Viet food I have ever had. A gem located in Richardson. Please give them a try.

The whole restaurant smells like delicious beef broth when you walk in. And boy, was this place packed! Plenty of parking available. Ordered: Beef round pho (regular size) This place was delicious! The regular sized pho was enough for me. They were generous with their meats, and noodles. The broth was very flavorful, and warmed my tummy.

As a Vietnamese this store is one of the very few Pho shop in the area that got our approval. But this time I have to write a good review for them due to how nice and tentative the server is. Our grandma is very old and cannot finish a whole bowl by herself so she keeps telling us not to order for her and that made us feel bad since there was 6 of us and we only order 5 portion but the server noticed that and still gave her water to drink and even a bowl so she can split food with one of us. Really appreciate the thoughtfulness! Will become regular here now