Pho Chau

We ordered spring rolls, egg rolls, pho combination and Banh xèo. Spring rolls were okay and the sauce wasn’t very good. Egg rolls were decent because they were decent size rolls. Pho was 13 dollars, but after I added protein Into it they charge you extra 5 dollars so it total to 18 dollars. Pho broth wasn’t very good and you get like 3 piece of rare beef, one meat ball, and 3 pieces of small brisket. Honestly, the pho wasn’t that good and I left it half eating. Banh xèo was good, but the nước mắm was the wrong kind so it wasn’t for me. Service was non existence and it was t even busy. There are a lot of things to improve at this place. The atmosphere was nice and it looks clean.

Review: My husband and I dined in for lunch, but unfortunately, our experience was underwhelming. The portion sizes in relation to the price were disappointing. My husband ordered the special beef pho, which contained only four pieces of meat along with a small amount of tendon. Additionally, the accompanying vegetables were minimal, with only two slices of jalapeño. I had the pork belly pad Thai, and the noodles were firmer than I prefer. Service was lacking, as the staff never checked on us or offered to refill our water. Overall, the dining experience did not meet our expectations, and I do not anticipate returning.

Prices are on the high end for decent Vietnamese food (something you’d pay at a fine dining restaurant with food you could probably make yourself at home). The pictures on the menu were misleading and looked a lot better compared to what we actually got so that was a surprise. But anyway, we got two small egg rolls for $8 and a $17 beef/meatball pho (I’ve never been to a pho place where you had to pay extra to add protein - the pho usually already comes with protein so that was interesting). Other than the outrageous prices, the taste was a bland and I ended up overdressing my broth to make it taste better but overall I thought the prices are too high, portions too small, taste is too mediocre. Probably won’t be back here

Nice place. Nicely decorated. Came here for dinner and got a pho combo with brisket and meat balls. Food was good in general but soup was too salty and MSG was a bit too intense. Volume of protein was a good amount.

I’ve had my fair share of trying Vietnamese restaurants all over the Twin Cities and in cities such as Houston and L.A. Never in my life have I ever paid $19 for a bowl of pho. Not to mention it was a meatball pho, which is typically a cheaper option than having it with sliced beef. I was in shock when I was paying and saw the total. I had to ask if that was the price for a single bowl and they said yes. I was driving home in total shock of the price as I’ve never paid more than $14.95 for a bowl and that’s with recent inflations. They used to be $9.95 - $13 but I understand the reason to raise prices, BUT $19?!!!! I told myself that this could be the best quality pho I’ve ever had and maybe that’s why it could be so expensive. I got home and prepped the bowl, excited to have my first taste. Absolutely horrible. Broth had almost no flavor, it was very oily, and the amount of meatballs was underwhelming. If I were you, I’d buy the instant pho cup from Costco and it’d be better quality than this for a fraction of the price.

Pho Chao has a different approach to chicken noodle soup. Here, the soup comes without protein, so you have to pay extra for chicken, beef, or vegetables. It's not what you usually get for the same price at other places. The broth is tasty, but the pricing feels off.

7/25- The food served here is absolutely horrible. The prices are outrageous for the small portions and very low quality food. Nothing tasted freshly cooked, I doubt they actually physically cook this stuff. The tasteless Saskatchewan Chicken was doughy and half was dough not chicken. Fried egg rolls were chalky. Don’t believe the pictures, they do not match what’s served. Don’t be fooled by the ratings this place is horrible. $52 for 2 meals and a small side soup and we had waters. Look at the restaurant pictures in Google, if you ever experience bad food, look at this store it says it all, don’t ignore your instincts.

Best pho so far, in my honest opinion. I ordered the beef pho with meatballs and brisket, egg rolls, steamed chicken dumplings, and fried rice. Every single dish was exquisite and full of flavor. I loved their pho broth very much. Even without the additional condiments like Hoisin Sauce, Oyster Sauce, Beef Paste, or Soy Sauce, the broth was phenomenal. The egg rolls were crispy, but not too crispy. They had the best combination of crunch with flavorful filling. They were perfect and not greasy like some other places. The steamed chicken dumplings were beautifully prepared. Not soggy or dry. They were soft and also served hot. The dumplings were served in a soy sauce/dumpling sauce/sesame oil/garlic oil mix. Very enjoyable and tasty. I enjoyed them immensely. So, the fried rice. Awesome. It wasn't greasy or had hard vegetables. The peas were soft as well as the carrots. Perfect. And the egg mixed in with the sauce they used paired well with enhancing the flavor of the rice. Next time I return, and I will return, I'm going to try the other dishes they offer. The waitresses were very friendly and also very attentive. The restaurant is a cozy, inviting place that made me feel chill and welcome. I enjoyed my visit and I recommend anyone who enjoys good food to visit as many times as you can. Wow! Awesome place!

Pho Chau is my favorite place to eat in Rochester. This is some really authentic Vietnamese food. Everything here is so flavorful, and my favorite part is that the food can get very spicy! For example, the Bo Kho here is so good. The broth was delicious, and I loved adding the chili crisp/oil provided at the table. The beef was very tender, and the noodles were perfectly chewy too. I got a side of the Fresh Spring Rolls with Shrimp, which were also delicious and paired well with the spicy broth. The menu is quite diverse and has non-noodle/spicy dishes too, including vegetarian options. The service was very quick and the staff were all very friendly. There were plenty of tables too, and this restaurant would be particularly great for large groups. Definitely come and visit Pho Chau!

$40.00! For Pho and fried rice. Ridiculous! They charge add ons for nearly every dish.

Great and fast service. Amazing food. I was pleasantly surprised at how great and flavorful everything was. Highly recommend.

This place is a little out of the way, but it feels like a hidden gem in Roch. The staff is quiet, knowledgeable, and helpful. I thought the pho tai broth had depth and was fatty with being greazy. This was a quick in and out visit, so I didn't try anything else, but I will definitely be back to try other menu items. Their chili oil was excellent!

Service is amazing and food too. I've tried many types of pho and none of them compare to this one. I live 1 hour away and drive to eat this pho Definitely recommend

Don't order the sesame chicken. Zero flavor. Only comes with white rice and that tasted old. Veggies aren't included. They were so good many years ago. Not sure what happened

No frills pho place with good soup base. Casual dining with fast service. For most the dishes you choose the style and then add the protein which is extra. It's a little pricier than other places - but given the location in Rochester I would say a premium is not unwarranted. Solid food. I'd go back again. Boba teas are also pretty good.

The service can be better. I dont like when they give the bill on the table as soon as the foods is out. The chicken broth pho is not too tasty. My cousin said the beef pho is better. I will give it a try next time. The Vietnamese coffee is good and have good taste of the coffee (not just sweetness). Ambiance of the restaurant is okay. I m not too fond of it

Not sure how this place has 4 stars. Overpriced for what you get. Way too oily and had more onions/cabbage than noodles in Pad Thai. Chicken quality was good which was a win!

Not really authentic Vietnamese food more catered towards a conglomerate of Americanized Asian cuisine. A lot of the condiments I'm used to in the twin cities were missing from my pho experience. I had to take my food home and doctor it up to taste like the pho I prefer.

Pho Chau is amazing. The service is beyond fantastic. The food is on point. I love how the pho broth is a little fatty. Most restaurants skin the access fat from the bone and the broth just becomes too clean for me lol Their Springrolls are different from what I'm used to, but it's still good. I love their Chicago fried rice. Something about it is just... so delicious. I highly recommend arriving early as they do get busy quickly.

Pho is mediocre, cream cheese was cold, and prices are too high for what you get. There are better places in town.

Pho Chau is not too bad, especially if you're looking for a fix on Vietnamese food. However, with proximity to Pho Tai and other Asian dineries, it is more of a backup restaurant. Menu is not quite as extensive and is pretty overwhelming from a price perspective. A bowl of Pho will run you like $14-15 which is about 20% more than other places. The rice platter (3.5/5) ordered was not as traditional. The rice was not broken, the meat was drenched with food coloring, and the lack of meat loaf and few other items made it disappointing. Wife was feeling Pad Thai (3/5), and this version was really oily. The use of fish sauce was nice, but a little more overpowering than others Overall, Pho Chau is not too bad, but prices and alternatives make it challenging to re-visit.

This review marks my 500th in 2021. It's fitting that I write about a Vietnamese restaurant in Rochester, a city that I called my home for two years. Back when I was a resident, there weren't any Vietnamese eateries in Rochester. I couldn't get a bowl of pho. I resorted to either making my own or heading up to the Twin Cities to get my fix. Just before the pandemic started, I visited Kung Fu Tea and noticed Pho Chau next door. I bookmarked it. On Christmas Eve, I was driving up from Elma, Iowa, and needed lunch. I remembered Pho Chau and drove over here. There is parking in front of this restaurant. There is also more parking around the eatery. I parked closest to N. Broadway Avenue and walked in. A woman was prompt greeting me. She got me a menu and guided me to a booth. It was just before 3 pm and I was hungry. I got the following items: - Fried chicken dumplings - Beef and meatball pho (#17 on the menu) My food came out fairly fast. Both items were brought to my table at the same time. I practically inhaled all six fried chicken dumplings. I was so hungry. These dumplings were great. Each one had plenty of filling. The wrapper on each was thin and crispy. The dipping sauce was yummy. The dumplings were so flavourful. I'd get them again. The pho comes in one size. I got a huge bowl of comfort placed in front of me. I added the bean sprouts and cilantro into my pho, and squeezed the lime. The broth was excellent. It was authentic and so good that the broth scent stayed on my clothes for a while. The beef was tender and didn't require much effort to eat. The meatballs were hearty. The noodles were perfect. I loved it. The removal of a star in my rating was abruptly getting my bill from this woman without being asked if I wanted anything else. She dictated that I was done. Weird. Part of me wanted the che 3 mau, but I decided to now skip it and revisit Kung Fu Tea instead. I went up to the counter to pay for my food with a credit card. I tipped and paid. All done! I used the women's washroom before making the hour drive up to Eagan. It's a single stall and was clean. I'd return again. If I do want the che 3 mau next time, I'll need to order it with the rest of my meal before I automatically get the bill. (500)

The Pho here is not good. The flavor is off. I think it's missing a sweetness from charred onions. It's not terrible but for a child of immigrants who were born and grew up in Vietnam, this did not meet my expectations. The Mi Hoi San (egg noodle soup with seafood) was good though. It could use more fried shallots, fried pig fat, and chives though. The service was nice and quick We will likely come back since there are not a lot of Vietnamese food options in Rochester.

Beef Pho is okay but no vermicelli dish with grill pork which is standard Vietnamese dish...spring rolls are oily and not very tasty! Only one server taking care of customers during late lunch and she is a bit impatient with asking about dishes for make changes, Restaurant is reasonable clean and quiet ambiance but fairly expensive for all dishes and charges for to go hot sauce....

I enjoy eating here when we are in Rochester. They have the quickest service in town. The food is always delicious and top quality. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the mood for authentic Thai cuisine. You won't bedisappointed..

First time eating here. We ordered the Spring Roll appetizer, Beef Pho, and Sesame Chicken lunch meals. Service was very good and atmosphere was clean and enjoyable. Food all came hot and delicious! I definitely will be back when in the area.

This is our spot to go for Vietnamese food when we are in town to visit my mother in law. The dine-in experience is so much better than the take out. Is so sad to not see and hear the hustle and bustle of customers eating and being happy father around good food with loved ones. We ordered the vermicelli noodles salad combo (shrimp, beef and eggrolls), cream cheese wontons, kids beef pho and adult beef and meatballs pho, grilled meatballs, and kids chicken lomein. I was a little disappointed in my salad because I thought the beef would be sliced up not a whole big thin pieces and the meat was a little tough to bite or cut up. The best part of the salad were the eggrolls. Probably the best takeout eggrolls I've ever had and that's saying something!! The fish sauce could be a little bit more spicier and tastier. It was too water down I felt. The chicken in the kids lomein was flavorful but the noodles were too sticky together that it was hard to cut up with the plastic knife and fork. It almost broken the chopsticks. The grilled meatballs were flavorful and not too salty. The pho was good. This is the first place that cooks the beef slices for you for take out orders instead of keeping them raw. I love the shape of the cream cheese wontons. It makes it easy to eat like a claw of a crab. It's nice and crispy and it doesn't have the oil taste which is a plus. The cream cheese were sweet not plain! Even with the disappointment in my vermicelli noodles salad, I would still order from here again because I love the varieties of options and you never get tired of the food. The prices have gone up during the pandemic but overall very reasonable still.

Service and food are both quick and made simple. Great place to go for those who aren't entirely familiar with Vietnamese cuisine. There are definitely options everyone can find something they'll like. Recommended!

Worst Vietnamese meal I have ever had anywhere in the US. A boiled mess with no flavor. The vermicelli noodles were almost mush the need was boiled, unseasoned and mushy. The carrots, onions and cucumbers were not pickled, and if. Poked, mushy and flavorless. There was not a single condiment on the table that could rescue the bowl if slop from flavorless oblivion. When the waitress cane by to ask how the food was, she turned and ran away with no intention to listen to any answer. There must be a totally untrained cook in the kitchen-it's the kind of place Gordon Ramsey would likely try to revive but would nonetheless fail.. the photo is of the 3/4 uneaten vermicelli salad that I would not even taking home for the dog. Stay away - you're certain to be disappointed.

I enjoyed the restaurant I had the pad Thai it was decent it tasted different than what I've tasted in other restaurants but none the less tasty, also had a taste for the sesame chicken with was pretty great but also different in their own style

Pretty Good. We were traveling from ATL. Good service and great Pho. Was very surprised for a small town

I used to come here when Chau still owned it, now the prices are way too high for the quality and quantity of food. The spring rolls were nasty and definitely not authentic and the braised pork you get more broccoli then anything else.

Didn't like Bad quality and never knew that they were with Asian cuissine. Never paid so much for so little.

Honestly, one of the cleanest and most efficient restaurants I've been to. Delicious pho and I would definitely eat here again.

Stopped in for a late lunch and the place was very busy. The staff was friendly and took care of us the entire time. I started with the egg rolls and then had the Chicken Pad Thai. The egg rolls were tasty and unique. The Chicken Pad Thai was very tasty and interesting as well. This was the first time I've seen a Pad Thai with thick noodles like this, which I actually enjoyed. The dish had quality flavor and the a lot of chicken. Overall, the price was very competitive for lunch and the portion size was decent. The parking is a little tight and they have signs directing people to nearby overflow lots that are available. I'll definitely stop by again if I'm in the area.

Hopping and I mean the staff is hopping this Sunday at 1:30 just to keep up. And the food? 5 amazing stars!! Best seafood pho I've had. The broth had this clean and flavorful taste without the usual Asian tendencies to mix sweet and sour, yin and yang. Next was the roasted quail. I love this country. I love its diversity that I can have roasted quail in Rochester MN serve by the Vietnamese family that runs Pho Chau. Why because the quail was Amazing!! I can't begin to describe the marinade. It came in a bed of lettuce and homemade salad dressing. Dribble that in the lettuce then have a bite of the quail. Heaven on Earth. The whole meal with the Iced coffee came to $22.00 that fed the Three of us. Are you kidding? Highly recommend.

Stupid Expensive for a bowl (quart) of soup. Got covid with my wife and ordered thai food to clear the sinuses. We got a quart of good tasting Tom Yum broth (with overcooked chicken) and additions pack (beef, shrimp, chicken) addition which added a few slices of overcooked beef, two shrimp, few slices raw onion, tomatoes, and ramen and mushrooms ... 27.50 for literally a bowl of ramen soup .... times two with my wife and some egg rolls, 80.++ dollars and 100$ with tip, taxes, and service fees. Felt like a dope for ordering from this restaurant

We used to love eating here, probably visited once week. We showed up one day and they did a complete overhaul on their menu and both of our favorite dishes disappeared. They also got rid of their kids menu, so to order a meal for my 5 year old we have to order an full adult entree and pay $13+ for her to eat 1/4 of the meal. They have also increased prices of food and don't include protein in the main cost of the meal anymore. It was set up to include chicken as the base then you could pay extra if you wanted steak, shrimp, etc. Now you pay the base then add extra money for even chicken. The food is delicious still, but disappointed in the new menu and cost overall.

We came in for dinner on Friday evening and, while there were a fair amount of people, the place wasn't packed. We were seated immediately and able to order within a few minutes. It's a small place, but I felt there was adequate space between us and the other tables. I had shrimp spring rolls and pho with shrimp in it. Both items came out pretty quickly and were delicious! I was pretty pleased with the pho - the portion was great and they put a decent amount of shrimp in it. Maybe not the best pho of my life, but pretty solid. The staff weren't unfriendly persay, but they definitely had a hands off approach and seemed to interact with patrons as little as possible. I didn't need a refill on my glass of water, but no one ever came around to check on that or see if there was anything else we wanted either. The tastiness of the food and speed makes up for mid level of service though. I'd eat here again regardless.

Very nice place. The pho was solid full of meat and other goodies. Pass on the egg rolls they were small and not what I'm accustomed to at a Vietnamese restaurant. Spring rolls were good but missing the herbs so a bit bland. Service was great.

Stir fry mixed vegetables with extra vegetables was disappointing. Huge amount of bamboo shoots, mushrooms and onions. A brown dish, accented with a very small amount of broccoli and carrots. Service was minimal.

This restaurant has gone downhill since Chau sold it. The food is more expensive and they charge extra for any proteins (eg, meat or tofu). One waitress that's always there needs some personality lessons. I'll never go there again if she's working there.

We are very sad that this place changed ownership and suffered in quality while prices have almost doubled on a few of our favorite dishes. This used to be our go to spot for fusion cuisine prior to the change in owernship

We went to Pho Chau on a Fruday evening and service was very fast! The meat was a little overdone and the soup had lost a little flavor, but the food is great for a colder winter day. It warms you right up! Restaurant and bathrooms looked clean, and we were offered drinks right away which I appreciated. The shrimp spring rolls were delicious though I think the sauce could have used different flavoring rather than straight sauce out of the bottle. The restaurant gave ample toppers for the noodle soup.

We had another long day at Mayo and had the craving for some Asian food. I found this place on Yelp and the reviews were good. We found it after maneuvering through the construction site. They are in the middle of redoing the whole frontage road which looks real nice and is almost done. That being said we had a very good meal the food was great the service was awesome nice quaint little place to eat with plenty of room inside. And its handicapped accessible

Best Vietnamese we have found since moving from Milwaukee to La Crosse, WI in December. We will be regular customers. We visit Rochester once a month. Both our GoTos were great. Combo Pho, meaty and flavorful, not too sweet, noodles (perfectly softened) and Beef Shrimp Vermicelli good and tasty as expected. Spring roll starter good and a sweeter sauce. Next time I'll try the crepe entree. Attention to details like trimmed tendon, only the green tops of scallion (although I enjoy the white part as well), ends of spring roll trimmed(again why waste it)? Pleasant and efficient service. Dining room clean and neat, restroom clean but no hot water and towel dispenser empty. I saw refills, but up too high for my reach. I advised cashier. Odd parking lot but one trip around block and we had a spot.

We came here for lunch on Saturday. It was a chilly day and the pho ga hot the spot! The server was extremely attentive and friendly. She didn't check on us too much but it was just enough to make us feel like we weren't being ignored. The food was amazing. We are glad we tried this restaurant and we will definitely be back!

Their fried rice bbq pork is delicious. The spring rolls are ok but I'm fan of spring rolls thus if you like spring rolls you should try them out.

I always try pho in different cities I travel to and the yelp reviews gave this place a good review, but upon ordering the pho we were disappointed. The amount of middles we got weren't that much, and for the pho combination which is usually the star dish it didn't have a lot of meatballs, tripe, and tendons. The noodles came out hard and firm. After letting it sit in the bowl for 5 minutes it softened up a bit. The noodles should never come out hard. The broth lacked a good beefy flavor. Overall the pho combination was okay. They need to up the flavor of the broth because the broth is king, put more noodles into the bowels, and not be stingy with the combination meats.

The beef pad Thai was sad. No peanuts and tasted more like fried noodles than pad Thai. Good for fried noodles, but it's supposed to be pad Thai. Plus, there were eggshells in it!!! I was eating it and suddenly had a crunch. Stupid me thought it was some burnt fried eggs and swallowed some before spitting out my mouthful and discovering it was eggshells. I dug around the dish and found more eggshells. I told them about this so they gave me a 10% discount. The curry was all right. Lacked flavor and wasn't wet enough.

Been here a few times now for their pho, I'd give 4 stars if I only had ordered their pho but I tried their vermicelli with beef, egg roll and shrimp to go. It was by far the worst meal I have had in my life. The food was dead cold after I picked it up in 15mins and got home in 4mins and it was 70 degrees out. The shrimps were super tiny, beef was hard as rock and egg roll was soggy. It was beyond inedible and all of that for $16. I'd rather pay that money for a McChicken any day.

Exceeded our expectations. Great go-to place for Asian food. I brought my sister and her family from Minneapolis and they liked it too.

I would recommend anyone to go to this restaurant. We had the shrimp pho and it was delicious.

We recently moved to Rochester and were hoping to find a solid, go-to place for pho. Pickings are slim in Rochester, but anyone that gives this place a try will be pleasantly surprised. I ordered the Pho Chau, and my partner ordered another variation of pho. The broth was clear, savory, and came out piping hot. The meat and noodles were fresh and served in large portions. Of course the pho comes with all of the usual accompaniments (Thai basil, lime, bean sprouts, etc) and those too seemed fresh. Overall, this was one of the better bowls of pho I've had (having tried many in Houston and along the Northeast). Great experience with nothing to complain about. Kung Fu tea is right next door, so that's another plus!

Family owned Vietnamese restaurant offering a good selection of authentic comfort food. Padded booths, chairs and tables in a clean, subdue setting. The appetizer was the egg roll with chicken that came hot, deep fried to a crisply texture and a sweet dipping sauce. The Sesame Chicken was nicely prepared with large chunks of chicken breaded and seasoned in their own sauce, sesames and a scoop of white rice on the side. The bigger portion was more than enough for the two of us. We came early but soon the place was filling up and takeout orders were flying out the door.

Not worth the price. You want bun with beef and egg rolls? It's a ton of noodles and 1 egg roll and 2 slices of meat. Not worth $17 at all.

This was the chau gao (?) with shrimp and pork I believe. It was $8.99 or something around that price point. Definitely a lot of food for what you're paying but not too much flavor for my tastes. We also ordered veggie spring rolls and taro boba. Everything was alright. Service can be slow around lunch or at least it was when we went since there was a full house and only 1 waitress. Definitely something to consider in case you want a quick bite for lunch.