Phosho Dough (SAN PABLO AVE)

Great beef pho here. Generous amount of meat and the tendon is cooked to the point of being perfectly soft.The broth was a tiny bit too sweet for me, I prefer more savory, but I would still come back here. Nice ambience and beautiful walls.

Grabbed some hot pho on a rainy day. Also had their monthly special: spicy beef noodle soup and grilled pork/shrimp wrap rolls. Everything was delicious. They are very generous with meat portions and even the bean sprouts/thai basil were very fresh. 5%off if you pay cash. Will come back.

Amazing First Visit! This was our first time trying this Vietnamese restaurant and it did not disappoint! The gentleman who helped us was so kind and took the time to guide us through the menu and make great food recommendations. We tried the wraps and a banh mi sandwich — everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The portions were very generous; we left full and happy! Definitely a new favorite spot — can’t wait to come back and try more dishes.

The food here is amazingly fresh and delicious. This family obviously cares about and takes pride in their establishment. The service was prompt and pleasant. Thomas was friendly and gave great suggestions. This restaurant falls into the rare category of a "must try." You're mouth will thank you.

Super helpful and friendly staff, really tasty pho and special spring rolls. Cute decor inside as well. Oh and get the fresh coconut!

Portion sizes are HUGE, definitely plenty to share. I wish they had more seating options, however they made do with the small spot they have. The workers were very friendly, I would definitely visit again.

I’ve been getting food here a few times now and I always love the food here! Fish sandwich and chicken sandwich was very good. Their egg rolls are so unique in the sense that they have spring rolls wrapped over them. Everything (carrots, jalapeños, etc.) is so fresh. The bread has a good balance of crispy and chewyness to it.

We’ve heard about Phosho Dough from friends and have been meaning to try it, and we’re so glad we did. Server was super friendly and recommended what to order. Between two people we shared the grilled fish pho, a generously packed beef banh mi, some big spring rolls, and a couple beers. Everything tasted great and we were super satisfied. Vibe was super chill with some cool murals on the wall to look at while you eat. Definitely recommending to more of our friends and coming back whenever we are in the area.

Ordered the fried egg roll spring rolls, lemongrass beef banh mi, and chicken vermicelli bun for delivery. everything was delicious the banhi mi was the best i ever had

Today around lunchtime I was driving on San Pablo Ave and wanted something quick to eat, so I walked into Phosho Dough. The place isn't big, the décor is simple, just like a typical small Vietnamese shop. I went in around 1 p.m., it wasn't very busy, and I found a seat and ordered right away. I got a bowl of beef pho and a pork banh mi. When the pho came, my first impression was that the portion was slightly larger than what most Vietnamese places serve--more broth and noodles, but not so much that you can't finish. The broth tastes quite authentic, on the lighter Vietnamese side, not oily or heavy, and the seasoning is balanced. They give a decent amount of beef slices too; even toward the end there's still meat, not just noodles. Overall the flavor is straightforward but good--something you'd probably order again. The pork banh mi was a pleasant surprise. The bread was toasted just right--crispy outside, soft inside, not too hard. The pork has good flavor, seasoned in a traditional way, and they add slightly more pickled veggies and cucumbers than usual, so each bite has good texture. The sandwich is a bit larger than average, filling but not overly heavy. Looking around, most people seemed to be ordering similar items. Portion size definitely seems like one of the strengths of this restaurant--not huge, but just a little more than average, enough to feel satisfied. The prices are also reasonable, especially for this area. The environment is clean and simple, nothing fancy, but easy to eat comfortably. This is the kind of place you come for convenience and reliable food, not for ambiance. Overall, today's meal was good: authentic flavor, reasonable prices, slightly larger portions, and filling. It's not a place that blows you away, but if you're nearby and want Vietnamese food without spending too much, Phosho Dough is an easy, low-risk choice. I might come back next time to try their spring rolls or other noodle dishes.

I had such a great experience here a few days ago! Last time I ordered, I thought I got egg noodles, but it turns out they had actually given me rice noodles -- and my son ended up loving them. So this time I ordered egg noodles again, but when I opened the container and saw the actual egg noodles, I realized the rice noodles were the ones I wanted all along. I let the gentleman at the counter know about the mix-up (which was honestly on me), and he didn't hesitate to replace them for me at no charge. He was so kind and understanding, and I really appreciated how easy and stress-free he made the situation. The counter girl was also super sweet. There were two small containers of sauce in a basket near the register, and when I asked what they were, she explained they were hot sauce and asked if I wanted some. I said yes, and she gave me both even though they were the last two!! Ask yourself, when was the last time you ordered takeout and the counter person wasn't hella stingy? lol Amazing customer service from both of them. Little things like that make such a big difference. Not to mention the food is delicious, I'll definitely keep coming back!

Stopped by this pho shop because of their close proximity to a guitar center but also their nearly perfect reviews on Google, and was not disappointed! The good: - unique fusion pho-- get their grilled beef and shrimp pho. The pieces of lemongrass from the grilled beef coats the broth with lemon grass and is so so tasty.... I like the texture of their noodles as well. - staff were amazing, helpful, and helped me understand what I was eating, even offered me a taste of their satay broth which is phenomenal if you like spicy foods. I will get that next time. - it's nice and rare to see a pho restaurant that has such happy workers... this place deserves all the praise it gets and I hope they open a location in San Francisco soon! Rooting for them!!!! The meh: - nothing, they have plenty of paid street parking so bring your quarters or you can buy some from the staff!!!!

Spontaneous find that exceeded expectations. Clean spacious area with indoor seating and outdoors. Really friendly service! We got pho with beef and meatballs - the broth tastes so clean and flavorful and the noodles are deliciously chewy!!! Most pho places serve overcooked noodles but this place had the best texture of noodles. Spring rolls with grilled shrimp - generous amount of shrimp (like 3 full pieces of shrimp) and the shrimp is seasoned and grilled!! It's really delicious. Thai tea is really good, strong and sweet. This place serves Vietnamese food better than other places, whether it's chewier noodles, stronger Thai tea, or grilled shrimp vs plain - these things definitely makes a big difference!!

Bona fide winner and will be returning. Staff was good, food was good, and very central to where I was working. They had some unique options and everything was fresh and made to order. Soups were flavorful, they had plenty of chicken options, and the rolls were delicious. They tried to be a bit stingy with the sauces but that was cool. I was very satisfied with my choices and will be returning. You should to.

Walked in with a friend and was really excited for the different menu options. Menu looked great, liked what I saw on social too! I had the chicken vermicelli and it was sooooo good! Really hit the spot. For me the highlight was the fried egg rolls wrapped in a spring roll! I haven't had anything exactly like that so it was a cool twist! Thai tea was awesome too! Service was nice, staff checked in a few times which was nice and the place was cute! I liked the seating pretty comfy and had indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely coming again to try more of the menu!

What a gem of a spot in Berkeley! Service is so friendly and helpful if you have any questions or recommendations. Loved everything that was recommended to us! Free street parking (a huge plus) and has both indoor and outdoor seating. Fried egg roll spring rolls: these have a great mixture of textures and flavors! Had mine with fish sauce because I have a peanut allergy, but usually comes with a peanut sauce! The egg rolls were nice and crispy and was packed with greens and lettuce. These are FAT. I'd probably get full off of this dish alone. Shrimp and pork banh mi: stacked with helllllla meats and the shrimp are massive. So filling and so cheap too! Love the amount of pickled veg. We also got a side of beef soup for dipping and I basically just chugged broth after each bite. Grilled fish egg noodle pho: get the side of spicy flavor bomb (I don't know the actual name for this) on the side, it's a paste of a bunch of different ingredients, filled with unami and some birds eye chilis so you can adjust the amount of spicy yourself. Girl, did they put a whole fish is here?? The portion of fish was craaaazy. Egg noodles were the perfect texture, I ate this one uuuup. If I had to choose, this was my favorite dish I tried.

Spoiler alert*extensively long review incoming Some of the things I ask myself when I try a place are -how expensive is it? -how much food in proportion do I get? -Is it good? My humble answers to those questions in relation to Phoshodough are -Defintely affordable -Its a great bang for your buck -everything is flavor packed It's the trifecta in my opinion, but let me go in more depth and touch upon and few more aspects of why I left Phoshodough delightfully satisfied Upon entering, me and my partner automatically felt positive vibes from the warm welcomes by the staff. We didn't come in with a game plan of what to get but luckily the staff helped us a lot with great suggestions of what to get. We got some inside info on customizations of their mainstay items to add a bit of a different dimension and flavor profile. Granted there is an upcharge for the extra ingredients but well worth it. What we tried and followed thoughts Food: -beef pho broth subbed in egg noodles and grilled fish instead of the vermicelli and beef that it comes with. On the side, a satay sauce that you can either mix into your bowl or add per alternating bites. Impression: Combining the beef pho broth with the grilled fish fillets would be a new experience for me. Its one of those things I've never thought about but it works. It adds another essence of umami to your standard pho. The fish holds it structure and integrity. It yields that chewy texture while maintaining a tenderness that you expect. The egg noodles also adds another chew texture to each bite that vermicelli noodles don't for me. They give a boatload of fish and noodles. It's like skimping is not apart of their vocabulary. Lastly the biggest game changer would be the addition of the satay sauce. Its like a refresh factor that allows a dish to not be as monotonous. It has the spice and nuttiness when you alternate between bites. Highly suggest this method if you don't mind the extra labor curating each bite. -pork bahn mi add shrimp. Extra bowl of beef broth on the side for dipping. (Kind of like a take on a French dip with au jus) Impression:speaking on the bahn mi itself. It's monstrous in a good way. It's daunting at first when deciding how to eat it but you realize it's a multi biter if you want to enjoy all the components at once. The pickled veggies are fresh and the pork is flavorful. The bread has that crunchy exterior that doesn't cut the roof of your mouth while the flesh of the bread itself has that soft bounciness. Now imagine adding shrimp to it. Definitely surf, definitely turf, definitely bomb. I legitimately think if you could split it into two meals and feel satisfied or eat it in one sitting and feel full. Although I wish I tried the peanut sauce. I think the fish sauce was the move for the amount of food. It was light,clear, and help cut through the meatiness that this sandwich offers with the slight acid in it. -fried egg rolls wrapped in spring rolls w their signature fish sauce/nuoc mam cham instead of their peanut sauce. Impression: First time trying this dish. I think it's best element is that the spring roll wrapper insulates the crust friend egg roll and prevents it from getting soggy. I love dunking and soaking my spring rolls/egg rolls in the sauce so each bite is coated. Usually doing that is a trade-off for texture. Whereas with this is maintains that crunchy factor for longer. Especially when the outside is super soaked. The only pitfall which is not really a pitfall is if you don't eat it within a reasonable time. The spring roll wrapper starts to be less pliable and hardens. That in turn makes it tougher to chew. Drinks: -twisted Thai iced tea(their Thai iced tea mixed with their Vietnamese coffee) Impression: I like this because the biggest issue with having options is being indecisive. So if you want thai iced tea or Vietnamese coffee. You can have the best of both worlds with this drink. -Citrus blonde ale from pure project Impression: it's a nice light ale that pairs really well. Dessert: A-Pho-Gato (Thai iced tea with a scoop of vanilla and a mint garnish) Impression:if you like Thai iced tea vanilla and mint. You'll like this dessert. I enjoyed the mint garnish. I like the freshness it applies. I actually wanted more mint so I don't have to be too calculated on when to have the mint with the tea and ice cream but that's just me. Closing statement: I honestly wish I had a location near me. The food was delicious and met my expectations if not exceeded them. I can tell a lot of mindfulness and work goes into maintaining the quality of food. Also shout out to one of their staff, Thomas. If it wasnt for his suggestions. I don't think we would've had these combinations to try.

My husband and I stumbled upon this AMAZING place. The ambience is eclectic; a mixture of small Asian American dive style sit in (food to order at the register) that's both urban and modern. It's a kind of place I expect to find in Oakland. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about their food. We didn't have to think much about what to order, the staff gave us all the right recommendations! We ordered their giant banh mi - grilled pork. This was delicious. It had all the authentic ingredient, the relish and the key ingredient - Banh mi butter. Of course the grilled pork was soft and tender, with the right amount of charred lemongrass paste. The bread was fresh, right amount of golden crunch from the outside and soft white bread on the inside. We ordered and fish pho with a side of spicy lemongrass paste to add to taste! The soup tasted clean and balanced. The fish was delicate and fatty in texture! It was great! The eggrolls wrapped in spring roll was delicious but also smart. I didn't think I would describe food as smart. There's a custom of eating eggrolls in wrapped in lettuce and herbs; and this accomplished this without mess and the hassle of wrapping it yourself. Last but not least, the Thai tea Vietnamese coffee mix was very nice. It had the bitterness of the Vietnamese coffee and also the floral aspect of Thai tea. It was delish!

2nd time here. Wanted something light. Had the fried egg rolls wrapped in rice paper w/ fish sauce (bc I prefer it over peanut sauce ;). It was just what I wanted! I always find it so cumbersome to wrap my own egg rolls and get fish sauce all over my hands, so this makes it so much cleaner to eat I just wish they had imperial rolls; the kind wrapped in rice paper and double fried for that super crispy roll. Need to try the bo kho next time! They say it's the savory kind. I tend toward the Vietnamese spots that don't put a ton of sugar in their soups., and I grew up in a Vietnamese restaurant (southern style), so I'm excited to come back to try more! Loving all the options I see here so far!

I'm a sucker for dining places like Phosho Dough that have a big screen tv showing a place, cooking show, or movie that references where their cuisine originates - it's like being transported to another place. Phosho Dough is a cute, hip spot for tasty Vietnamese fare. My shrimp and pork vermicelli bowl was gigantic and filled to the top with plenty of meat, veggies, and herbs. Everything was fresh and I was able to make two meals of it. Looking forward to trying more of their eats!

This place was a wonderful experience. We were very hungry coming in and this filled us up very well. The portions were great especially of the meat and noodles. Everyone's meals came out surprisingly fast. It is the kind of place where you order up at the front and get a number to sit down with. We sat outside in a cute covered patio area, the inside looked very clean and well decorated! I got the Lemongrass Beef Pho and was pleasantly surprised. The lemon grass flavor complimented the broth very well and made for an enjoyable meal. I would definitely come again!

The people here are super nice and chill. I've been a few times now, and my go-to is the spring roll with the fried egg roll inside. It's different--but hits every damn time. I've also tried their Chicken Pho, which was really tasty (though the to-go portion was a bit on the smaller side). Unfortunately, the chicken Banh Mi didn't do it for me--the texture of the meat seemed off. Other than that, this small joint is straight vibes. Recommend trying their Thai Tea and their Twisted Thai Tea (mixed with coffee) Taste: 8/10 Service: 10/10 Cleanliness: 10/10 Creativity: 10/10

Whenever I come down with a cold, I've always ordered the chicken broth from Pho Sho Dough and it'd save my life. I'm so happy that they now have a location on San Pablo! The restaurant is pretty spacious inside. You'll need to order at the counter before you seat yourself. We ordered our usual faves and was not disappointed! I love their grilled noodle soup series and the chicken always comes out super tender. There're a ton of protein in the noodle soup and the overall portions are generous. Flavors are also consistently on point. If you crave a warm bowl of pho, this is the spot to get it in Berkeley.

Food was excellent!! Service was Top tier!! I highly recommend this place. I went for a birthday and loved it‼ very clean!!

Awesome food. On SanPablo AvexGilman. Plenty of seating inside and in a patio area. Quick service. Dont want everyone and their mothers going there! So the bad part....no parking and the chairs were comfortable....(!)

Excellent banh mi -- meaty, big, and tasty. A good value. I will save a more detailed review for a time when we try more dishes.

TLDR; will try again, likely focus on the Banh Mi's and drinks Food (of 5) Sliced Beef & Beef Ball Noodle Soup (Pho) + Spicy - 3 Shrimp Spring Rolls - 3.5 Thai Iced Tea - 4 Grilled Pork Sandwich (Banh Mi Heo) - 4.5 Beef Vermicelli - 3 Service / Ambiance (Doordash) As expected Spicy broth was good but since I added their homemade spicy sauce I can't compare to past pho. The sliced beef was tough and chewy. Meatballs were good. Shrimp spring rolls were decent, nothing notable. Banh Mi was top notch according to my son who said he was savoring it. Beef Vermicelli was not as good as past favorite version from Ben Tre (peninsula)

I came here after a disappointing experience patronizing nearby Pho Le, which had very few Vietnamese offerings. (The noodles I ordered at Pho Le were really good, it just wasn't the Vietnamese menu I expected given the name Pho Le!) The menu at PhoSho Dough is Vietnamese as expected, which came as a great relief. The quality also lived up to the hype on Yelp. The food and customer service were both excellent. My partner and I shared shrimp spring rolls, which were generous and fresh, with yummy peanut dipping sauce. I ordered a grilled pork and shrimp noodle soup (substituting rice vermicelli with egg noodles). My partner ordered a grilled chicken noodle bowl (substituting rice vermicelli with egg noodles). Both entrees were well-proportioned and excellently flavored and prepared. We both appreciated how many options the menu held for customization of one's meal (including the substitution of egg noodles for free). During our meals three different staff kindly checked on us to see how were were doing. The place is warm and welcoming. The art on the ceiling and walls added a nice touch. We'll definitely be back.

My favorite pho place to go to, Phosho dough is really consistent with the quality of their food and drinks, and the wait is never too long. Everyone working here is always so nice. They also offer a discount if you pay with cash. Their Thai ice tea is not too sweet, their pho broth is really flavorful, and overall I have a great time here. They have outdoor and indoor seating available.

Came here for lunch. The food & service was excellent. I ordered the grilled fish pho w/ egg noodles & a side of hot sauce. I never had fish pho before & this didn't disappoint. Very flavorful & delicious. I also ordered food to go for the family. Grilled chicken pho, fish Banh mi & fried spring rolls. I took a bite of the Banh mi & that was a damn good fish sandwich... The spring rolls are 4 long rolls. Not 4 small mini rolls but lonnnggg rolls. Yes..... i sat outside in the patio area since it was a nice day. That was nice as well. Nice breeze I'll definitely recommend this place & will be coming back.

I ordered chicken Pho and it's inedible. Do they use canned chicken?? It doesn't taste good at all and has a very strange texture. The broth is flavorless. I spent so much money on my uber eats and I'm very disappointed. Even the fish sauce has no flavor. Now some strange person I assume works there named David C is messaging me on Yelp because of my review...

Phosho Dough opened in the vacated space of KC's BBQ. Decor totally vitalizes space with vibrant murals. Interior seating only. Order at counter. Food brought to table in 10ish minutes. Offerings: appetizers, drinks. Sandwiches, extras, rice bowl, noodle soup, grilled noodle soup, vermicelli bowls. Bites: lemongrass beef sandwich (9.5) 5% off-cash -yuge warmed banquette generously filled with cucumbers, daikon strips, carrots, jalapenos, cilantro, lemongrass flavored beef slices. -enough for 2 meals, didn't check spread. Probably the usual pate, butter, mayo.... -very yummy, fresh ingredients. 4.5 stars-Worthy! Fabulous decor. Deliz comfort food. Street parking nearby. Smiling service....definite repeat...

Came in around lunchtime and it was pretty busy. People waiting for their Togo orders and some dine ins. We were greeted by our savior Buddha . Had to give him a belly rub for good luck. The restaurant felt casual for sure. We ordered the catfish banh mi and pho with sliced beef and meatballs. The soup had a very clean and clear broth, the toppings and meats were very standard. The catfish banh mi, you NEED to get it. It was flavorful, huge, fresh, and like nothing I've ever had. 11/10 would come back.

Today was the first time trying this place. I placed an order through DoorDash and I do not regret trying it. Everything we ordered was really good but what I really loved was the Eggroll Springroll. It gives you the freshness of a spring roll and has the crunchiness and savory taste. It was still pretty crispy for it being delivered, now the hubby and I want to eat at the actual restaurant to taste the actual freshness.

This is a casual spot near Ashkenaz and REI on San Pablo Ave. We were catching a show and needed a quick dinner. The server was really friendly and helpful, and suggested several items to us. My veggie noodle soup was made with veggie broth. They currently serve beer (no wine), so I tried an interesting ube beer from San Diego. I'm looking forward to visiting again, and this would be a great takeout spot also. It was a little drafty inside on a December night.

Lemon grass beef banh mi. Huge portion. Could barely even close it but it but in a good way. Bread roll was light and crispy not hard! Full of fresh veggies and the pate was delicious. 10/10 would recommend! I'll be coming back.

Finally checked this place out last Friday and it definitely exceeded my expectations! The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. We ordered everything Thomas suggested, which was the fish pho, spring rolls, beef banh mi, and a side of pho broth to dip the banh mi in! Fish pho was fantastic! I loved the spicy paste they gave us on the side. The spring rolls had egg rolls in them and they were so good! The beef banh mi was a hefty size and tasted like lemongrass. I really enjoyed dipping it in the broth. They also have Pure Project beer available at this location and had a pretty solid selection of drinks. This place perfectly blends the classic "mom and pop shop" vibes with fun and fresh energy. I highly recommend this place and I will definitely be coming back!

Wow. Random discovery before going to a play. This spot is at Grand opening. I'm so proud to find phosho dough. It was my first time trying it. Ordered slice beef and beef balls pho. It was on point delish. The friend egg roll was on point too! Pipping hot! And.. they offer a twisted thai tea ( thai tea with viet coffee) genius! This place is epic. Service was on point, you order at the counter. Ambiance is chill, not too loud. Very modernized. Will be back to try everything else!

We came on a weekday for dinner and they were super busy with phone orders. We went to order and had to wait a little bit for our food. We got the pho and bun rieu. The pho broth was a little bland and the beef was a little tough. The bun rieu was pretty flavorful and had a lot of minced pork. Definitely recommend! The interior was well decorated and spacious. Parking can be a little tough since it's street parking.

Lemongrass Beef Soup + Meatballs Spring roll Eggroll 1/2 Twisted Tea Broth was really good & flavorful, but the beef was slightly overcooked & noodles were a little soft. SpringEgg was good & loong (get fish sauce!), but honestly next time would just get Eggrolls or Springrolls by themselves, seem like they'd be better separately. Twisted tea was interesting, but of course the coffee overpowers the tea. Cool change of pace tho, esp if viet coffee is too strong for you normally Service & Ambience was great! Some nice chill hip-hop mix for the cloudy bay area weekend & dude was super attentive & dope. Has potential; will come back to try the BBH. PS: 5% off w/Cash!

The best banh mi in town!! 2nd time I have been here, the sandwich has tons of fresh meat and veggies! The staff are super friendly and the restaurant itself is super cute. Outdoor seating is cute and private away from the street. I drove 25mins to order from this specific phosho dough location cuz the food and service is sooo good! Definitely would recommend trying :)

Stopped by for lunch at this place with the fam. I ordered the beef and beef ball pho, and we shared the shrimp spring roll and the pork over rice. Everything was quite flavorful and I enjoyed everything. The broth of the pho was a little lighter than some other places I've tried but it still packed a punch and I drank the entire broth after finishing my noodles.

Everything I've tried at Phosho has been quite wonderful, but the focus of this review is the grilled fish sandwich. I've ordered it countless times, and it never disappoints. Packed with plenty of fish and fresh bánh mì ingredients, it's enough for two good meals. The portion of fish is generous, and the veggies are on point. I recently returned from a trip to Vietnam, and the quality rivals some of the best I had there, like Madame Khanh in Hôi An. The bread, arguably the most important part of a bánh mì, is perfect: sturdy and crispy on the outside, yet it gives way perfectly to the fillings when you bite into it. The fillings don't squeeze out, as they do with so many sandwiches from other places that claim bánh mì on their menus because they simply use the wrong buns (too hard and chewy). As I'm a pescatarian, I've not had the chicken, etc. ones, but there's no reason they wouldn't be equally so. I've not dined in, but it's a nice, quiet and spacious interior, even with a large TV in the corner. The staff is also quite friendly. Just GO!

We grabbed lunch here over the weekend. I ordered the grilled pork noodle bowl. I found the broth good, as it was savory. I assume the broth was the same they used for the pho. The grilled pork meat was also cooked tender. And there were lots of pieces of meat in the bowl. The noodles were thin and firm. Overall a good dish choice as I would have usually gotten the beef pho.

I've had the soup, vermicelli bowl (all god) but I always come back to the sandwich. Today I told myself take a picture before you eat. The place is clean and staff wonderful. There's still the 5% discount if you pay cash.

Such a great addition to the area! Food is generous portions and the staff is super friendly. Love this place

They get a star for the name alone. The food was good, but because of their limited hours we had a hard time with finding the right time to go and then felt like we had to finish our meal quickly so as to not keep the staff waiting. I would like to return at an earlier time. BB

You order at the counter. The pho broth was flavorful and they gave an option to get spicy sauce in the broth! I got pho tai and a kind made for $23. I shared spring rolls. The fish spring rolls were simple and delicious. The place is small for now but I hope they do well and get a bigger spot. This place is a must try and I will be back. I will also send my friends.

I noticed Phosho Dough when driving by and was curious. It went in where KC's BBQ was, and Meal Ticket before that. Alan and I were regulars at Meal Ticket. We didn't go inside it when it was KC's, at least I didn't, although we both visited their original location before it was destroyed by fire. When the owners of Meal Ticket, who also own the building, retired they welcomed KC's into the space as another family owned business. The woman running KC's was the granddaughter of the original owner. There was conflict w/ the neighbors about the smoker, though she tried very hard to mitigate the effects. I can see both sides on this one. That's the history. When I read the reviews of Phosho Dough I had a sense of their offerings. Nina and I met here for lunch today. The weather has been very hot, so I wasn't interested in pho. I was early because I had stopped by Hella Bagels on the way to pick up bagels, but they were pretty much sold out even around 12:00. There were no parking spots close to the restaurant so I parked down the block, giving me a walk. I was used to entering the restaurant from the side, but there is now a front door where you are greeted by a large dimpled Buddha. You order at the counter and food is brought to you. John welcomed me and gave me menus and a cup of cold water while I waited for Nina. I commented on having forgotten my reading glasses in the car and John apologized for not having the time to read the menu to me, which was very sweet. I looked over the menu and decided on the vermicelli bowl w/ pork and shrimp. I happened to look up and was stunned by the beauty of the ceiling. I took a photo so you can see it too. When Nina arrived she looked at the menu and decided on a rice bowl w/ pork and shrimp. We both decided on the freshly squeezed limeade, which John said he would be making for us. Our bowls were brought to us w/ a smaller bowl of fish sauce, which I dumped over it and mixed it up. The shrimp was amazing. Both Nina and I found the pork overcooked in spots. She noticed it more than I did. I found the pork hit and miss, some cooked well, some overcooked. The limeade was tasty and very welcome on such a hot day, although the restaurant was comfortably cool inside. Near the ordering counter there's an altar w/ apples, Buddhas and other items of significance, The decor is interesting and welcoming.

Great new Vietnamese place off Gilman and San Pablo. Very beautiful paintings in the shop. Huge portions. Family friendly. Fast service. Pho was delicious, not too hot, and had loads of noodles and savory broth. Major bonus points for using a stoneware bowl and not having the hot soup in a plastic bowls with plastic utensils. Spring rolls are fresh and filling. Bhan mi is exceptional value, huge with loads of toppings, soft bread, and tasty protein. We will absolutely be back!

Ingredients are so fresh with every bite especially with the fresh spring rolls. The Bahn Mi bread was flaky and toasted with marinated pork that's so tasty and smoky. Service was also quick and kind. Such a great addition to Berkeley.

-Food was excellent! Best Pho I ever had. Me and my husband got the veggie pho and the veggie spring rolls. They were so good! You've got to try it. Seriously, go get it. -The service was excellent too! We were greeted by a very friendly young man that was happy to answer all of our questions. Also, it's an order at the counter spot, but they had way better at the table service than most sit down restaurants I've been to. Every person there was super friendly and fun. -The Ambiance was nice too. Clean, and super comfortable. It's a place you'd want to sit at and hang out for a while.

Great Food, fast and friendly service, fun artwork! Ordered the grilled pork sandwich and it was excellent. Flavorful meat, fresh bread and veggies, and a good size for the price! Will be returning soon!

In the old KC BBQ spot, I do like the offers as I live in the area. I did like the vermicelli bowl on a warm/hot day but I do wish the fish sauce it comes with was fishery. I had a side pho broth, it was solid and with some noodles and sriracha, it will be perfect. With a thai place next door, taco truck on the other side and tokyo fish market across the street, I can see it becoming a neighborhood joint.

TOP NOTCH BAHN MI! I had chicken and my boyfriend had lemongrass beef. They were delicious and the portions were generous. People are really nice and helpful! Will come back for sure! Sorry, no picture cuz I was so hungry and excited to eat after a really long hike.

This is my new favorite eatery. I was craving their food but they were closed so i went to another vietnamese place and was dissapointed! I am goong today for dinner because I want their food, i went there at least 3 or 4 times in one month. They are excellent!!! Highly recommend.

Not only are their sandwiches, spring rolls, and pho delicious, the prices are so reasonable. Been meaning to give a positive review and recommend this place, but today's visit exceeded my expectation. Didn't know Phosho Dough opened another restaurant. I ordered a sandwich and went to the wrong location to pick up my lunch. The restaurant on Telegraph told me not to worry about going to their other restaurant and made me a sandwich on the spot! That's what I call great customer service. Thank you, all!