Pho Lien Hoa

Service is always quick here. Staff are friendly. Food usually is great. I don't recommend the shredded chkn pho w.quail eggs (my 1st time trying something new). The chkn was too tough and chewy. Their BBH (bun bo hue, Hue style heef stew) was really good! Generous portions and lots of meat.

I visited Pho Lien Hoa for the first time today. I was greeted with a smile and welcomed. The Pho was delicious and the service was great. I don’t live in this area but when in OKC I would definitely come back. The prices are good too !

I recently visited Pho Lienhoa, and overall, it was a delightful experience! The food was fantastic, with the pho standing out for its rich and flavorful broth. The crab rangoons were also a hit—crispy, perfectly fried, and delicious. Service was impressively quick, and the staff was friendly. The atmosphere was welcoming and friendly. However, the pho arrived missing cilantro and lime, which are typically essential for that fresh, vibrant finish. Additionally, water was only served via bottle form, which might not be ideal for everyone Despite these minor hiccups, the quality of the food shined through. I’d definitely recommend Pho Lienhoa for a quick and tasty meal. Solid four stars from me!

The restaurant's location may raise some concerns, but surprisingly, the food is quite delicious and the service is prompt. I have deducted one star from my rating because the restaurant did not provide a glass of water. Overall, it offers a very authentic Vietnamese cuisine experience.

This was my first time trying Pho, and it was amazing! We both ordered the Pho Tai Chin (lean brisket). The man who took our order over the phone was very kind and informative (I think he is the owner). He even double-checked to make sure we had the correct location, since there are multiple. Make sure you bring cash though as they are cash-only. We will definitely be back to try more things!

This has been my favorite spot since I was in high school. Like literally, this spot is next door to my old high school. Like I've eaten here since 2002. Every time I get a chance to come back into OKC from the east coast. I make it a point to grab lunch here at least one time. The food is amazing, and the staff is incredibly kind.

1st time to visit. Will not be the last. Not much to look at outside or inside but that doesn't matter in the least. Excellent pho with MANY variations to choose from...and the Korean bbq was delicious. Portions were plentiful... made for an excellent meal the next day. Highly recommend.

We were visiting relatives in OKC around Christmas and ended up with some time to kill downtown, so we decided to try Pho Lien Hoa based on high Google reviews. The place was packed for lunch on a weekday, which was a good sign, The reviews were not wrong. The food was so delicious and comforting on a very cold and windy day, we left truly satisfied. The pork chop plate, the Pho, the fresh spring rolls, the service, and the atmosphere were all right on the mark.

Pho done right. Efficiently run. Weekend lunch was busy. Cash only. The food hits the spot.

Food - I ordered shrimp/pork spring roll and bun bo hue. Both meh. Spring roll taste like they used yesterday's noodle. It was gummy and no veggies. It was just shrimp, pork, and noodle wrapped in rice paper. The sauce was ok. The bun bo hue was also lacking in the flavor area. Other than the initial chili taste, there was nothing. I had to add a lot of fish sauce, lime, and bit of hoisin. Also, pork tendon had hair . !!! Water is NOT free!!! It's only bottle water. Service - ok. Payment - only cash. I don't carry cash anymore since it's 2025. There's an ATM that charges $2.85[?]. They take Venmo.

I came here for dinner on a Wednesday night. It was empty when we got there a little after 6 but it got pretty busy. I ordered pho with steak and brisket and it was really good! Meat was very tender and the soup was delicious. I also tried the avocado smoothie which was delicious. They do only accept cash and there is an ATM with a $2.35 fee. Great service, food came out fast and lots of seating! A great spot for authentic Vietnamese food.

Excellent Vietnamese restaurant with authentic and delicious Vietnamese dishes like pho, vermicelli, broken rice, Bahn mi at reasonable prices - my only gripe is that they still require cash (even though their other locations like PHL 2 and 3 have gotten with the times and take card). Well, that's maybe part of the charm of this place. Service is very attentive and prompt, so maybe they make up for the cash requirement in that way. The exterior is sort of interesting and puzzling in that it's all black and prevents you from looking inside with those inside being able to look out like a one-way mirror. Inside is also quite spacious with many tables and cool wall paintings as well as other decorations (including a compartmentalized cow). An OKC local favorite! Just modernize already!!!

Love the pho, spring rolls, and Thai tea here! Make sure you have cash or be prepared to pull it from their ATM. Tots worth it though.

Service is always quick here. Staff are friendly. Food usually is great. I don't recommend the shredded chkn pho w.quail eggs (my 1st time trying something new). The chkn was too tough and chewy. Their BBH (bun bo hue, Hue style heef stew) was really good! Generous portions and lots of meat.

Pho Lien Hoa is still an excellent choice for Vietnamese pho noodle soup. It was my favorite Vietnamese restaurant to grab some pho for many years, but it's been overtaken by VII Asian Bistro by the time of this review. This is not to say that it's not good because it's still my go-to place for pho on days VII Asian Bistro closes (Sunday and annual 2 weeks family vacation). The difference maker ultimately boils down to the broth. While the broth at Pho Lien Hoa is umamic, it's on the lighter side; less savory, rich, and "meaty."What it lacks, it makes up for in abundance. Pho Lien Hoa got the pho noodles texture down, soft but "springy." They have the best meats, raw beef steaks and cooked meats. A side of the rare beef is worth the money. And their vegetables plate for the pho has more than at any other restaurants, guaranteed. The service is lightning quick, and I am using this word loosely at Pho Lien Hoa. They often forget your hot tea order and extra limes when asked. I also love their china set, very aesthetically pleasing. P.S. This is a cash only restaurant. There's an ATM for electronic withdrawal for a small fee at the cashier.

NOTE: This is a cash only place. They DO have an ATM on-site. Was glad to fine so many Pho places Vietnamese restaurants in Ok-City. Drove here for lunch'. The place is FILLED with the smell of Pho broth and other food items. 1) The place was clean and overall welcoming. I was greeted and quickly sat. It smells strongly of Phon Broth. 2) The menu is big. Lots of selections. 3) Food was delicious. Enough said. I would return to this location again next time im in town. Cheers!

One of the older Pho joints in OKC. Funny story about this place over 32 years ago as a teenager I asked a friend about a good noodle shop and they told me about this place. I'm half Japanese and white so I came here to try it out, never having pho before. It was not what I was thinking way to tangy for me at the time and hated it. Years later i started to like Pho trying it here and there again. I even married a Vietnamese girl for over 10 years and been to Vietnam also with her. Now I'm with a Korean girl. Anyway to the food. The service when dead is great like this visit but when busy it's take some time to get feed. I got the beef ball Pho and a side of thin steak. Everything is great and fresh like it should be. Took many years to like pho and crave it time to time still one of the better Pho spots in the city.

Pho Lien is one of the best places I've ever had Pho at!! The serving sizes are amazingggg!!! I'm very excited for my next visit & will be back frequently! The restaurant was very clean and our food arrived quickly too!!

Pho Lien Hoa is always a great choice in the winter! Great service, great food, and great atmosphere! Thanks!

Love this place! Located inside a shabby little shopping center between the Paseo and the Asian District, it has a feel of your friendly neighborhood diner meets the all the Vietnamese favorites. They now have a location off SW 89th and Western as well.

Every time my girlfriend and I have eaten there, it is always delicious and the restaurant is very clean.

Always love their P19! Nice staff, food service is quick, only down fall is they don't take card.

Amazing Pho among lots of other options. The restaurant is always sparkling clean and the service is excellent and very quick order to table! Always the best ever

Some really tasty pho! Cash only and you'll have to pay if you want water, which seems to be the main complaints about this place.

One of my go-to spots whenever I crave pho intown! The broth is always rich and flavorful, and the fresh ingredients never disappoint. B8 is favorite dish. The noodles are perfect, and the portions are generous, but make sure to take some cash cuz they don't accept cc. They have atm, but think of the extra fees.

Authentic Asian restaurant. You don't go here for the atmosphere, it's definitely to eat and go (or order food to go). The staff isn't very friendly and it's a rushed feeling to order and eat. However, the food is good. We usually order pho and fried spring rolls. It's cash only so bring your money or pay a free and use their ATM!

I was very much looking forward to eating some good pho. Gave this place a chance. My son couldn't even eat his pho. Broth was not good. They did give good portions but none of us could finish the pho because it was that bad. Cash only Veggies were plentiful and fresh But pho was not good

This is a good Vietnamese Restaurant. The food was good, especially the egg rolls. The prices were very affordable, the only detractor is the restaurant only takes cash. There is an ATM Machine in the restaurant, but it charges a fee, so be sure to bring cash.

Let's talk about "bánh canh" soup & Fresh bánh canh noodles. It's my absolute favorite soup & they make a good one right here with UDON. I posted several photos of the bánh canh here over the years some inside photos & one fab one of the neon sign, I don't know what happened to them as they have just disappeared :( Anyhoo, if you don't know what "bánh canh" is you're missing out on the best viet soup on the planet. I know everyone loves Pho, but moi thinks bánh canh is better than Pho. bánh canh is a pork & seafood soup with a fresh made noodle kinda like the Japanese UDON. Most people just substitute UDON noodles for bánh canh but I like to make them homemade. They are usually referred to as the " viet tapioca noodle" as they are made with rice flour & tapioca starch. Anyhoo, there are many different variations, "banh canh tôm" is a shrimp flavored broth that is also mixed with coconut milk, it's my absolute favorite. I like to make it spicy. There is also "banh canh giò heo tôm thịt" pork knuckle & shrimp, "banh canh cua" is a rich, thick crab soup, "banh canh bột lọc" is a more translucent & chewy version of the bánh canh noodle & Southern viet "banh canh chả cá" made with fish cake my least favorite version. I also love "banh canh trảng bàng" Traditional bánh canh made in the southeastern Vietnamese town of Trảng Bàng, it's served with boiled pork & local herbs, as I love my all my soups herbaceous. Anyhoo, take a leap of faith, take a walk on the wild side, live a little & try something new next time you go to get Pho, like bánh canh. Highly Recommend.

I had never tried Pho and came to Pho Lien Hoa because it had the most reviews and they were great. I brought my Mother and we both loved it. All the food we ordered was very good. We will be back. The service is very good and friendly.

After long anticipation, I finally tried Pho Lien Hoa. There's was no wait, we were seated as soon as we walked in. I ordered the crispy egg rolls as the appetizer and the P11 for the entree. Crispy Egg Rolls: / - You can clearly tell the frying oil was either not filtered or old. Wasn't sure the flavor of the egg roll. As soon as I took a bit, I was meet with a mouth full of shredded carrots. Next time I go, I will try the fresh spring rolls instead P11: / - I can tell why this h the most popular pho. I ordered a small bowl and could barely finish! It was soo flavorable and filling. I would order my cilantro, onions, etc. on the side next time. The amount of cilantro was a little overpowering but that didn't stop me from enjoying it. The owner was nice and friendly when checking out. This is a cash only spot. If you don't have cash, no worries, there's a ATM located right next to the register.

It was wonderful. Everything tasted the way it should. I had shrimp spring rolls and fried eggshells. I had pho with steak for dinner

I so wanted to enjoy my experience at this restaurant. I did not. The food was ok but the service was very much lacking. First we were rushed to order. The food was brought to one end of our table and we had to pass the orders around. The same happened with the drinks. No one came back to our table to see if we needed anything else. After waiting for a while, one of our friends got up to ask for to go containers. Overall we felt like we were bothering them by needing service. I gave it 3 stars because we did like our food but we won't be back. It's probably best to get your order to go actually.

The service was fast and the food was great. They only take cash, but there is an in house atm so it's not an issue.

Service is bad and food is bad. Charging me more for the meatballs and didn't tell me it was extra. When I confronted them they just being rude.

Inviting ambiance, friendly service, and authentic flavors make this pho restaurant a must-visit for foodies.

Poor service and dirty restaurant. No complimentary water, they charge you a $1.00 for 16 oz. bottle of water. Food was ok. When I went to pay (cash only...bill was $97) I took 6-$20 bills to the register. I asked for change for 1 of the 20s so I could leave a tip. He took all six bills and put them in the till. Then gave me my $3 change. I asked for the change for my $20 and he said I only gave him 5 20s. I argued my point but he wouldn't have it. Totally ripped me off. I was going to leave a $15 tip, but he took the $20 which turned out to be an extra $5 tip. That's fine if the service is good, but it wasn't, and to top it all off he was completely dishonest. I would urge folks to stay away. Oh, and accept credit cards. It's the 21st century.

Went here to see if it was as good as advertised and it was! The pho was delicious and the summer rolls were amazing. The Thai iced tea was also delicious. Service was fast and friendly.

Went back for vermicelli bowls -- mine was topped with grilled pork, a crispy egg roll, and grilled shrimp ($13.50)! The pork and shrimp were marinated so well, and the charred flavor was perfect. All the different elements with the crunchy veggies, slightly chewy noodles, and the chili sauce made for a perfect texture and flavor combo! The portion size was also pretty large, so I couldn't finish my bowl for lunch.

Pho was ok. A little bland. Service was terrible. They didn't even have tap water or fountain drinks.

These guys are pretty great. Fam owned vibes. I could tell that the gentleman checking me out was the same one that took my order and the same charming demeanor that rang me up. He was enthusiastic, kind and had a sense of humor. The food is a great value. Was $22 was a large pho, fresh spring roll, and a green tapioca cake for dessert. All the food was on point in price and flavor was good too. Honestly the tapioca cake is probs my fave part. This is the first place I have ever tried it. The dense, chewy, tasty, vanilla-illa green yummy cake is delish and fun to eat. If you want a great priced tasty pho meal, this is your deal. Just remember to bring $ cuz they are cash only biz. Thanks for reading foodie

It's been a while since we've been at this location, as their #2 store is closer to us that's where we've been going. But this location really has the better broth, I can't deny. My usual complaints of this place, it's still too hot in the summer, they really should see about fixing that. And they like to dictate where you sit, even when they're not busy. But the pho here is my favorite in OKC.

They're fine, but the cash-only, shady atm operation is getting old and they can afford the credit card provider rates at this point. Eat at Pho Cuong for the same food experience and less hassle.

They not only have the best pho in the metro they have the best boba smoothies too. Koala tea and most of the other boba shops suck compared to their smoothies and their entire business model is selling smoothies..... My only complaint is that the owners are smarty pants because they charge for water, don't have fountain drinks, and only accept cash but the food is good enough that they still get a 5 stars regardless of all that. They have another location near quail springs that's just as good too

Worst found I have ever had in my life They also only take cash and also charge you for water Over priced and terrible food Will never go back save your money

After moving out of the OKC metro area, this is a place that I've grown to appreciate more and more. The ambiance isn't top notch, the service here doesn't scream "hospitality" and their cash only way of life is one that can seem inconvenient to folks like myself who prefer to use credit cards. But every time I got my hands on a $20, I always knew that it could be exchanged for a soul-warming bowl of pho from this fine establishment. I've searched far and wide in other cities across America for a bowl this good, and I've yet to find anything that is better than this one. The broth is deeper and richer in flavor than anything else I've tried and nothing comes close. If you're ever in town with a $20 bill, I can't think of many better ways to spend that money than to get a bowl of pho, some egg rolls, and a Cafe Sua Da. It will be the very first thing I go for next time I'm in town.

The cash only Vietnamese Pho restaurant in Oklahoma City. I say the speed that they serve food is close to the speed of light! Macdonald has nothing on them. The pho has lots of ingredients (not skimpy) and the broth tasted mildly. Their rice noodles are on the thinner / smaller size, perhaps that takes shorter time to cook, thus the lightning fast turnaround! Taste wise, I would say 7.5/10. It's close to )12 for a small size. Egg rolls were stuffed and fried close to perfection. Wish they were crunchier and have some more herbs inside to balance the taste. And the meat could use some more seasoning. Vietnamese coffee was bitter and too little. Came in a foam cup, have less half of cup and more ice than ever (think Sonic). I wouldn't recommend it.

The portion was generous. Service was quick. They take cash only though but it should not stop you from visiting this place. The vibe is like average Vietnamese restaurant.

I ordered large pho combo. I was disappointed the portion is very small. The pho was okay. Nothing special. You have to pay for water. They only have water bottle. They only take cash too. Atm available for use for a fee. Very inconvenient.

Beautiful Pho. Delicious and tasty. i will be back to this establishment to consume more

This is the only place I'll eat Pho. Delicious! It's my comfort go to food. I highly recommend this place.

My wife and I went here because someone had recommended it. It was moderately busy so some people do like it, but we did not. The food got to the table and it literally smelled like dog food. Like most things, it tasted about how it smelled. Even the rice paper wrapped rolls that we normally love were off putting. Inside the rice paper they would add some odd cold cuts. Just unusual. We can't finish the meal so we get up to pay and discover it is cash only. But lucky me, they have an ATM at the cash register where you can access your cash for a $5-8 fee (can't recall exactly but remember it was high). Lots of folks seem to like it, but thought I'd share our experience. Poor experience all the way around.

Took the food to go but it was packaged well. This place is cash only so you must remember that in case you forget they have an atm right by the register which makes things easy. I have eaten in and done take out and both times it was great! The food is delicious!

Visiting from out of town- if you follow me on Yelp you'll see I eat pho in every city I visit. This one had good reviews and is close to Bricktown (please visit that area as well if you can). This is kind of a hole-in-the wall spot. We went on a Sunday evening the whole restaurant was pretty full but we were seated right away. There were two VERY large groups in there 7+ ppl each. The noise level gets borderline deafening when it's packed like that. I wasn't too hungry so I got a small pho which was perfect- still didn't finish it. My son lovedddd the lemongrass chicken n he's the pickiest eater ever. Drinks came in individual bottles/cans. Food came out very fast I was impressed. Soon as a table left the bus boys came out within seconds to clean up. Now that's what I like to see. CASH ONLY!! Tacky ATM next to register but I researched beforehand to avoid that. My total was $36 I gave the man $40 and he says thanks have a good day - just strong arming my change as a tip!!!! I was gonna leave it anyway but I don't need the workers dictating that for me so that was a turn off. I went to the ladies room n waited for person to come out- it was a MAN and one of the workers at that!! He ran out n went right into the kitchen idek if he washed hands bc i heard toilet flush n seconds later he was leaving...scary. Not fancy but food was really good n I'd come back for sure.

Friend told me that pho and Vietnamese cuisine is legit in OKC, so we stopped here to grab our final meal before heading back home. We came on a late Sunday evening and we were seated promptly. The entire interior vibes felt very authentic so I had high expectations and I was not disappointed. We ordered spring rolls as appetizers, and I got a large beef pho with eye round steak, lean brisket and fatty brisket. What I love about pho places is that they all come out fairly quickly. Our food was served within 5 minutes. The portions were HUGE. They gave us plentiful noodles and plenty of meat, which I really liked. The broth was really deep and flavorful as well, and I was not disappointed. Overall, I was very satisfied with the meals. Unfortunately, they don't take credit card and only take cash, which is the main reason I am giving it a 4. Also, our server didn't check up on us once. My friend wanted a little more broth but never really got the opportunity to ask. Other than that, it was an excellent final meal before heading back.

Cold? In the mood for some soup? Pho Lien Hoa is probably one of the most authentic phos I've had. I swear grandma is in the back making the most delicious broth with all the layers of home. Food comes out super quick! The minute we order, about 5 minutes later, boom, our pho is on the table. I always end up getting the P11 which is one of their most ordered item. For good reason of course! And along side your pho is a plate of fresh jalapeños, Thai basil and bean sprouts. All the condiments to go with it including hoisin, sriracha, soy sauce.. etc. I always get an order of the shrimp spring rolls too - which come with a side of spicy peanut sauce. So fresh and so tasty. The restaurant is a nice size - sometimes it does get super busy but it's definitely worth the wait (if you even wait). The reason for 4 stars vs 5 is that this place ONLY ACCEPTS CASH. So plan ahead or be prepared to use the atm inside. Their N Penn location near Quail Sprints allows cards, but this location being the original only accepts cash.

Good food Clean inside Fast service Polite employees No waiting Affordable price Kids friendly