Pho Tay Ho

First time trying Vietnamese food and this place was phenomenal! Family owned and run, small, simple, intimate, and extremely tasty food. Our appetizer and meals came out quickly and it was hot and delicious. The pho was flavorful, earthy, and rich - great first impression of this country’s famous dish! Turns out this place is super understaffed and the owner (the grandma) is getting older and sometimes has health issues, causing her to close early and have unpredictable hours. We came in around 6:20 one night and watch them turn off the open sign around 7:15, because that’s when they ran out of pho for the day - love it! The grandma even came out from the kitchen and filled our waters and greeted us - even walked us to the front register to pay. Will be coming back here!

While I was recovering from my kidney transplant, my ICU nurse and I were talking about pho. I told him I wanted to find the best bowl in town. Nick asked his friend which pho house is the best in SLC. Pho Tay Ho was suggested so today we tried it out. The venue is quite interesting. It's in an old house which is cool. There's quite a few tables and can hold quite a few guests. We did arrive a little after 5. It was starting to get busy after we placed our order. I'm happy we got there when we did. They are very very very short staffed. You get your own utensils. Everything is brought all at once said a notice on the fridge. You actually write your own order down on the ordering pad. They don't really check up on you. So, service is not to be expected. They drop your food off and that's pretty much about it. We started off with an order of cha gio. I got the bahn cuon for dinner and my sister got the large special pho. We also ordered hot tea which didn't get delivered to us till right before the meal. We waited an hour for our food to be made. Tables that ordered after us got food before us. There is truly no method to their madness at this restaurant. The cha gio was finally dropped off. The flavor of the egg rolls were good but they were cold. Fried and just left sitting in the back. My bahn cuon was dropped off and I was so disappointed. I had to laugh cause of the disappointment. They were so tiny! All noodle and hardly any filling. They did not look the what was pictured on their menu. I can't even describe how small these things were. I would say they are comparable to veggie egg roll from Panda but not as girthy. It took me about 3 minutes to eat and I was done. I did come for the pho so my sister gave me a small bowl of hers. The pho was just as disappointing as well. No flavor to the broth. You couldn't smell or taste the aromatics of the broth. The noodles were over cooked. I can't believe I stressed about coming to this joint just to be disappointed. I took Nick's word only to find out that this joint is not it. I can tell you that Pho Salt Lake and La Cai pushed out great bowls of pho. It's cool that I got to mark this joint off my list but the service wasn't there. The food wasn't there. And the food wasn't worth the hour wait.

Pho Tay Ho is an unpretentious family-owned, family-run restaurant with amazing home-cooked Vietnamese food at equally amazing low prices. The bowl of pho I had there this evening is one of the best I've ever had, rivaling the home-cooked pho my Vietnamese friends who introduced me to their nation's cuisine in the mid-1970s used to make. I chose beef flank and steak, and asked for a small bowl and not a large one.The size was just right, and I loved that the accompaniments included not just slices of lime, jalapeńo, bean sprouts, and basil, but the bowl itself had cilantro and thinly sliced onion in it. It was superlative, with a rich, well-made broth. We could see the elderly lady who does the cooking in the kitchen. The egg rolls were equally wonderful and very obviously made in house. The restaurant is a repurposed one-story house, and furnishings are modest, but none of that matters when the food is so good.

The shop is located in a small home turned noodle shop. Having an "at home" vibe. The women running the shop make the service quick as possible while allowing you a moment to process where you're at. Cutlery was self service. Food is authentic in a way that can only be made by the people working there. Toppings were generous but easy to eat and enjoy (nothing was chewy or tough). We enjoyed a iced lime tea which was absolutely refreshing during the unusually warm Utah winter. Overall this place is a must for those who are familiar with Vietnamese food and enjoy it. You will not miss your money when finishing a meal here.

It is the BEST pho in the area!! The broth is amazing and all food is cooked with love. Pls try it!!!

First time coming here and fell in love. The owner is super sweet, but you’ll stay for the food. I’m not sure what she puts in the chili oil but I’m sure it could make a cardboard box taste great. The spring rolls, the pho, everything was incredible. What are you waiting for?

Nice little family owned restaurant, food is amazing. They make you write your own order down, severe language barrier.

Soup base is great for the House special. The quantity of the noodles, meat, and the side vegetables were on the smaller side. Self serve for the utensils and parking is hard to find. The menu from the QR code is like your Pho 101. Explains the Pho in great detail short of giving you a history lesson. I recommend this place for the House Special soup.

If you're looking for No-Frills-Pho than Pho Tay Ho is the place for you. Everything is so simple (in the best way). Every time I've been to PTH it's super quiet, like a sacred gathering of pho worshippers. The vibe isn't like a usual Vietnamese restaurant. You seat yourself, order your food by number, grab your own utensils/napkins, and exchange minimal words with any of the staff. It's honestly an introverts dream! I'm not sure if I was accidentally given the veggie broth, but my broth was lacking in flavor. However, as most pho-enthusiast know, that's what the sauces are for! You've got to stop by Pho Tay Ho at least once, just to experience it for yourself.

Stopped in for some pho and it was phopect! The broth is clear and full of flavor. The best in the city. Wish there was more meat but still delicious overall!

A cozy home that has been converted into an amazing pho restaurant. It's very simple pho, pho or pho on the menu. Many different varieties. The place is small and the hours are limited as it's family operated and they focus on being open only during the main meal times. The authentic pho from here tasted so good and the aroma when you walk in tells you that this is a good place. Don't be deceived by the simple appearance from the outside as you'll have an amazing pho meal.

Love it. Broth great. Service great. Employees friendly. Hunger satisfied and tamed. 10/10 cuteness rating

HELLO HI! This place is incredible!!!!! I live in Las Vegas and was feeling under the weather. So I thought I would get some pho. Place is authentic like Joseph Smith!!! Wonderful service got 1 order of the egg rolls and spring rolls, don't forget the chicken broth pho. Amazing flavors. Blow my mind away this little house

Definitely my FAVORITE Pho place around town, the soup is packed with flavor and it tastes real and authentic. I lived in LA for years and this place beats most of the Pho places there too. This place feels like going to grandma's house for comforting hug. The staff is always so friendly and nice! They're usually packed though so I try to go early in the morning. After Covid it has become a little more of a get what you need type situation, but still great service! I also love the spring and egg rolls--delish!

Came to try this hidden gem because my friends said it was really tasty and run by two grandmas in a house. I read the story of Pho Tay Ho on their website, so I was stoked to try it. I love the simplicity of their menu. However, their pho broth is more on the lighter side and their portions are smaller than most restaurants. Unfortunately, I did not love it as much as I'd hoped. I also personally love beef meatballs in my pho, but their beef meatball had an odd aftertaste. Side note: they sell cute pho-themed stickers by the cashier! I think I was more attracted to those stickers than their pho.

The pho is superb! I can't say enough about the delicate flavors. The ambiance is very homey, which is a huge plus for me. But if you're looking for fancy surroundings you'll be disappointed. Two thumbs up!

Randomly found this pho place while driving to our hotel. It's definitely off the beaten path and is an old renovated house (which is pretty cool!). We were seated right away and ordered the fried egg rolls and 2 large rare steak pho. The egg rolls were so good! Greasy and oily and just the way I like it. Now the rare steak pho was absolutely delicious!! The broth was so "clean" and light, it had this homemade "my grandma made this" taste to it. I thought the large portion was the perfect size for me but it could be small for people who eat a lot (like my boyfriend). That might be the only downside but not a deal-breaker by any means. Would definitely come back if I'm ever here in Salt Lake again!

Its a cute place, very homey and its like going to a good friends house and his/her mom is making pho for everyone. Be sure to have a lot of patience but keep in mind that good food takes awhile to make. It is worth the wait. Its needs 1 or 2 more staff to help run make the restaurant operate smoothly. This type of restaurant makes slc more amazing, family owned and very comforting. Food takes a while but its worth a shot.

Very small portion. Have to eat 2 meals to fill up. Coffee bad. Food just ok not thing special here.

Decided to stop by around 1pm on a Thursday since I haven't been to this place for years. The banh coun is just as I remember when I young. Soft but the filling packed a punch. Egg rolls were filled with pork and was crispy. The pricing point was solid. Definitely coming back.

I love this little restaurant. Always so amazing Best place in Salt Lake City to have pho.

The food here is very well made, and is worth the visit. The broths are very rich, and the noodles are excellent at absorbing the flavors. They have multiple meat options for any preference. The servers are nice and kind, and the house-restaurant gives a cozy vibe.

Great food, great service, great people!! I always ask for extra BIL Chou with my #9 Pho

Best pho in town! I am relieved to find pho that is comparable to New York City here. It is spot on. Every type of meat is cooked perfectly, the tendon and tripe were both super soft and flavorful. Of course the bone broth is key, and it was fabulous - absolutely no flow or is missing. And a bonus, the egg crepe roll is really good and authentic also, as the texture of the rice crepe is perfect and the dessert with jelly, red bean and mung bean is authentic. Tastes like what I ate growing up. If you need a good bowl of pho, this is the place to go. Note, it is a bare bones operation for 30 years made by a mom and daughter by hand, so the service and atmosphere are quite basic. But if you need a good bowl of pho, this is the place to be.

Had the number 1 pho and spring rolls and fried egg rolls. Very good, reasonable prices. Probably gonna make this a regular spot.

An SLC local staple located off the beaten path on Main St. This is a family owned business with the tastiest pho I've had in Utah. Love the authenticity of the pho broth and love all of the women who work there. I probably got this place up for lunch at least once a week!

Never have I ever been to a pho spot like this one. One of a kind is the phrase to describe this. I love it from the outside to the moment you sit down. It's in a neighborhood and is actually a house! You get a very homey vibe too, nice and quiet! Their homemade chili oil is to die for!

I had the pleasure of dining at this charming restaurant in Salt Lake City that serves authentic and delicious pho. Despite being understaffed, the friendly and attentive team made my experience truly enjoyable. The broth was rich and flavorful, the noodles were perfectly cooked, and the fresh herbs added a delightful touch. It's evident that they take pride in their Vietnamese food, and I'll definitely be returning for another bowl.

Salt Lake's best kept secret! Others complained about the restaurant being in a small, renovated house but I found the atmosphere to be chill and cozy. It does get busy here since it's fairly small, so expect a wait and know that it will be worth it! I ordered the large pho with brisket and absolutely loved it. Hot, delicious homemade broth, good portions of meat, lots of bean sprouts, cilantro, lime, and they leave the chili oil and sriracha at the table so you can adjust the heat to your liking. If it's a chilly day, definitely get the Vietnamese coffee! The coffee's rich intense taste and sweet condensed milk pairs well with the savory yet light broth. Be sure to order the large if you plan on eating it as your entree, the small is a bit small - though who would come here and get the small portion?! You go to Pho Tay Ho to eat pho! My singular complaint is that the spring rolls had shrimp in them, which wasn't advertised and unfortunately I can't eat shrimp. However my partner ate them all and really enjoyed them! I also noticed that other complained about parking but honestly, Pho Tay Ho sits on a corner and Main St. is never too busy that you can't find adequate street parking. It's small and homey - not every restaurant needs to be huge and grand. You come here for the food, and you leave satisfied with a belly full of warm, delicious pho. Also, the value is great - probably the best priced pho you can find. I almost didn't want to write this review since Pho Tay Ho feels like a great secret, but this mom-and-pop business really deserves praise and attention!

My girlfriend and I really love this place! We've made it a tradition to go weekly if possible! I've tried many Pho places around the valley and this is always our default! The food is always delicious and "earthy". I always get the #10 which is beef & brisket. My gf gets a vegetarian. The service is extremely friendly. Definitely worth checking out!

The location of this restaurant is strange; It is a house on the corner of a neighborhood. There is no parking lot so you park on the side of the road or in the neighborhood. The interior felt more like a house than the outside. The waitress told us to sit wherever we wanted. The menu was digital. The small is too small. You need large. The pho tasted okay. I think they were more cheap on the meats. I had a tiny 1/2 inch piece of tripe. Nothing too special. Ask for their chili oil. You'll need it.

This will forever be my favorite pho place!! The broth has so much flavor. It's an intimate atmosphere seeing it's a house made into a restaurant and it's run by a grandma and her family. I would highly recommend!

I have now tried this place a few times and it's just not my favorite. Everyone has a preference and mine is with cilantro and a true broth without the oily texture. If you like the green onions over cilantro with a oily broth, this place is for you. This place gets busy but I have always been able to walk right in and get a table. Service is quick and prices are cheap, but it's all without a smile so come prepared for that and only street parking.

Found this place after the wait at the biscuit place down the street turned us off. It's a great little hole in the wall, affordable and GOOD.

Pho is one of the ultimate comfort foods, and Pho Tay Ho serves a tasty bowl of comfort in their cozy home-restaurant! Fragrant and delicious, the small bowl is generous enough for 1 person.

I was looking for a good Pho place and stumbled upon this place by accident. We ordered the steamed egg rolls, spring rolls, and #1 Pho. You can tell the food is homemade. The spring rolls were fresh and thick. This was my first time having steamed egg rolls and they were so good! The pho was hot, full of noodles, and had plenty of meet. The website for this restaurant is also very helpful. It helps explain the food to new pho eaters, explains procedures for dining at the restaurant, and gives a really cool backstory to this history of this place. 10/10 recommend this place.

First day in Salt Lake City and had to tried a pho place in town. Saw the reviews and also a person I was traveling with recommended this place. The location looks like a residential area even the place looked like a house. The place felt homey and you can tell by the people who runs this is a family own. This established is like a restaurant/home. Lots of people were dining here as well. Pho definitely taste like homemade and you can order in a small, medium, or large. I order a #1 in a size small which is plentiful since I was also tired and not up to eat more like I usually do. It's very tasty, broth is clear and flavorful. Good amount of meat, noodles and herbs. Pho real, this is so tasty and good.

Run by a Vietnamese lady and her sister, this is a quaint restaurant that is situated in a remodeled house. The beef in the pho was tender and soup was great. Had both fried and steamed egg rolls. Unlike many other places where these are probably store bought, it was clear from the taste that it was home made. Loved all the food here and its great to support a local business

Amazing food! Great service! My friend who is Vietnamese said the broth tastes like it's from the north because it's less sweet.

Two grandmas running the entire place (house). It's like you went to your viet friends place and their grandma just start feeding you. Way way better than all the other pho places with random numbers. Broth was done till 5 am everyday- Say less.

Good pho,..but you just have to love the sisters who operate this very small restaurant based in a house setting away from downtown. The warm welcomes and home style feeling add a star to any review. My vegetarian pho was very good...the large size a good meal portion, with generous amounts of tofu and bok choy. Fellow diner was impressed with the beef broth and brisket. Couple of notes: The only parking is on the street. The setting is small and tight...and fills easily. They hinted that when they are full they turn away phone-in orders, lest they try to do too much with their few hands. Good price points. Extremely casual.

The food here is delicious, but the portion sizes are much smaller than most Pho places we have been to. My husband and 10 year old had the egg roll vermicelli, not had to eat again as soon as we got home. The large Pho is the size of most places small and the plate of add ins is less than half of what you would normally receive. Flavors are great.

Pho Tay Ho is authentic and tasty. They specialize in pho and deliver. They are inexpensive especially for what you get. I eat a lot of pho and I prefer mine with MSG. I know that's not necessarily a popular opinion but with taste for me it's pretty clear. That's the only reason they get a 4 over a solid 5 from me. The herbs are fresh, and the ingredients are also. It's a good flavorful bowl of food. If you don't want MSG in your pho, these guys are one of the best bowls in the valley for you. The service here is top notch all around. They want you to feel welcome and happy and it shows. Water is always topped off and they will remember what you like. Genuine, authentic, good food.

I loved it! Due to COVID-19, take out only at this time. I loved how they prepare the noodle for customers. Noodles in bowls, that means it's easier to eat. Other places put soup in a container and vegetables in another container, and not easy to eat in the soup container. So, I loved it how they used a bowl for noodle. We used to live in LA where we could find delicious Pho places. Husband and I enjoyed Pho Tay Ho a lot. We will be coming back. For now, place your order over the phone and pay with your credit card over the phone. They will bring it to your car when your order is ready.

I know it looks sketchy from the out side. But you are at the right place. One of the best Pho's I've ever had. The broth used is homemade, it had the distinct layers that broth should have. Good quality pieces of meat were used, that made a difference to the overall taste. The pho comes with a few onions on the Top so just ask for no onions if you don't like it.

There's not much to say about this place. Only that it's best place to get pho in Utah. Located in an old house on main st, this family knows what they're doing. All they do is make pho. And a couple side things that you can order, like spring roll, egg roll, etc. I don't like to go anywhere else. They are truly my favorite.

One of my favorite Pho place in town. You can chothe meat you like in your pho and definitely put some aromatic chili oil in there. The beef broth is clear, light and just perfect. We also love the crispy egg rolls and my husband does not like salad in general but LOVEs their shrimp salad. However, the tendons can be a hit and miss, sometimes soft and tender, sometimes hard (undercooked?). The meatballs are in cut in slices. If you're planning to just have pho, I'd order the large size.

I love love love Pho Tay Ho pho. It is without doubt the best pho in salt lake and I know this because I have tried the majority of them. The broth is super flavorful and the portions are generous. It's the solution to what ails you. Lastly, they are the kindest most sincere business owners. I placed an order said I was under the weather and when I received my delivery order they had sent a sweet note. Love them.

For a decade now I have loved and frequented this pho restaurant. Friendly family owned business that I love supporting. Amazing, tasty food! Have ordered across the menu and never had a bad meal.

Food quality is poor. Kitchen is not clean. Found a coach in the soup. Don't expect much service.

My favorite pho in Salt Lake. A few things I love about this place: 1. They give you the sauces in bottles, instead of small dishes. This might not sound like a huge deal. But it's awesome to have the option to create the right ratio of hoisin and sriracha. It's a bummer when you only get a small amount of sauce to go with your pho. 2. You can choose the size of your pho!! Not only does this avoid waste (leftover pho is so sad, since you can't save it), but it also gives you price options. 3. Unlimited napkins at every table. 4. A big water pitcher at every table. 5. The women who run the restaurant are so sweet. You can tell they work really hard to run the restaurant. It's probably important to note that I only ever get the veggie pho (with bok choy and tofu), but my partner usually orders one of the beef options, which he also rates highly.

I believe they are still doing takeout only, but they make it very easy. You can call or text your order then they will call you and take payment over the phone, and bring it right out to you when you pull up. When it's safe to dine in again I'd love to see the inside of this funky little house. Oh and the pho was good!

Mom and pop shop sums it up. It was basically a pho joint in a house . The pho broth was great. Table has all your condiments so you don't have to ask for them. We all had different pho's. We shared Banh cuón and a spring roll . The dipping sauce that came with the Banh cuon was delicious so we used it on the spring roll too. Also, this place was the only place I've ever been that has fish sauce as a condiment on the table. Very cool. This place is a must

What the pho? Did I just eat my momma's pho? This place makes the best pho that I have had in Utah other than my mom's kitchen. You can tell that their broth is not just a simple beef broth from a can but has been made from scratch simmering with the bones, dried herbs, and spices to gain that deep--mMmm, mmMmmm good--flavor. Definitely tasty and delicious enough to satisfy my pho craving. (Oh, and if you don't know what pho is, it is a common Vietnamese dish of beef broth soup with rice noodles. It contains your choice of meat from thinly sliced flank steak, meatballs, and/or tripe and you add in your fresh vegetables that include: basil, bean sprouts, jalapeños, green onions, and/or lemon. You also add sriracha to spice it up and hoisin sauce to add a little sweetness to your dish. For me, I add enough hoisin sauce until the broth has a nice slightly deep brown tint. A side note, you have a small sauce dish to put your ratio of sriracha and hoisin sauce to dip your meat in from your pho.) Back to Pho Tay Ho, their price is too good to be true! You can get two small bowls (perfect size for lunch, especially in the winter) for yourself and another for around $10! Not a bad deal if you ask me. Oh! Another thing, this place also has salty lemonade (chanh muoi) which is a popular drink in Vietnam. If you want to do a little cultural exploration, try it out. This drink is a salty n' sweet lemonade because it is made with a salted pickled lime. It is unusual and different but worth a try to see what it is all about. If you are not feeling risky though, then I'd wait until you are in the mood. Recommendation(s): Uhh...get the pho. Try the salty lemonade if you are feeling a little risky. Note(s): The service can be lacking and the atmosphere is so-so, but the food is good!

We are very happy that we found this hidden gem. It is in a home, and it was very comfortable and quiet. The food came out quickly. We ordered Pho noodles , Spring roll, and eggrolls. We ate absolutely everything, and this is our new noodle shop, as a go to place! We will definitely be back. The prices are very reasonable, and absolutely everything hit our expectations!

This place is charming. Located on an old house converted into a restaurant. There are 2 ladies in the kitchen just like your moms. There are many Caucasians eating Pho the right way

Incredible food We love the home vibes Do not be in a rush. Owners work hard so don't rush the perfection. It's worth the wait.