So Ba Vietnamese Restaurant

Today we ordered 2 pork and shrimp vermicelli, and one shrimp vermicelli to go for our dinner. We called, and no one picked the phone. We went to the restaurant to order. The food came out 25 minutes later. When we got home, we found out one port and shrimp vermicelli had no shrimps and the other had 3 small shrimps. The one without the shrimp had 3 bites of vermicelli. See attached photo. This is a complete rip-off. The food tasted very average.

So Ba had delicious food and huge portions. We got the large bowls and had pho for the next three days. The service was speedy and friendly. We’ll be going back for sure.

Yum yum! Vietnamese food is my favorite when I look up places always look to see if they have the Com Bo Luc Lac. This place didn't not disappoint!! Com Bo Luc Lac— vietnamese fried rice with marinated cubed filet mignon. Accompanied by a bed of fresh lettuce, cucumbers, and pickled carrots. ✨️ Was cool to see all the intentional graffiti art and in the restroom and why hasn't someone else thought of using a soap dispenser like theirs!? It was a fun and functional moment that made me laugh think "why hasn't someone figured this out before" haha!!

Delicious and this coming from a Viet girl. Service was great! Special shoutout to Vietnamese young man that delivered above and beyond service. Drinks were ok but definitely come for the food! Limited selection of viet food but they’ve done a great job at perfecting what they do have. We’ll be back.

Worst order of my life and I have dined here several times. Ordered through Uber Eats and the quality was terrible. The Goi Cuon was broken open because of old rice papers and the vegetables were brown inside, the Pho broth was only halfway full and SO salty, barely any herbs, AND I ordered an extra side of herbs which weren’t included at all. Over Eats said the restaurant refused to refund me and I hope this truly isn’t the case. This is too expensive for the poor quality I received. I could go to Buford Highway for half the price and the quality would be ten times better.

Loved it! Food, ambience, atmosphere. Try the limeade- thank me later ;) nothing better than a refreshing drink with a hot, spicy bowl of pho😋. I love their house made chilli sauce/hot sauce.

Truly one of my favorite go to spots. I’m obsessed with the fried tofu with extra veggies dipped in hoisin sauce, and I personally am on a chicken pho kick. Love their broth so much. Honorable mention to the filet and fried rice too. Vibe is good, usually always spots to sit. Service can be inconsistent but there are a couple great ones in there. It’s a delicious eav gem.

So Ba is heavenly! I have to come here regularly to get my fix. The tofu appetizer is so crispy and the Com Tom (shrimp) with fried rice stays on my mind. The vibe is relaxed, and the service is always good. One of the many reasons why EAV is my go-to.

First off, the atmosphere of the restaurant is amazing. My family and I chose to sit outside - and I really enjoyed how the place was set up. We ordered the spring rolls which were absolutely delicious and were probably the best spring rolls I've ever had. The dipping sauce that came with them was phenomenal. I got the steak and brisket pho which was great, broth was delicious, and with all the toppings I added it only elevated the experience. The Com Bo Luc Lac was AMAZING. The filet mignon was cooked to perfection - tender, juicy, and seasoned nicely. The rice and veggies that came with it only complemented the dish. We were all very impressed with our food. Excited to come back to Atlanta to eat here again! Great experience.

So Ba used to be one of my favorite Vietnamese spots in the city, but today I was very unimpressed. The spring rolls were sloppily made, and were brought to the table with no side plates. Had to use napkins, and of course they stuck to the rolls and became a mess. The main course I had was the #11 small Pho with beef brisket. It was ok. I don't think I'd come back for it. They also offer a coupon of %20 off on Yelp, and the manager did not honor it stating they don't use it. False marketing is always a bummer.

Excellent. The brisket pho and the shrimp pho was amazing. The egg rolls and veggie rolls awesome . The waitress was attentive. We'll be back soon !

I go here for one dish--the salt and pepper tofu. It's delicious!! Soft pillowy cubes of deep fried tofu that are light and crispy on the outside. It's served with dried peppers, onions and jalapeños. It's a must try. The rest of the food is mediocre at best. I add fried rice and veggies to the order to fill up but the veggies are tasteless---steamed with no salt, pepper, or seasoning at all. The ambiance is dark and dim unless you sit outside. I always order to go and rush home before the steam makes the fried tofu soggy.

I ordered a vermicelli bowl and am very sad about this tiny portion of noodles! It's strange bc there is plenty of pork, but barely any noodles to eat it with. Maybe a packaging mistake but disappointing given that it cost $16. Might be better to dine in next time.

I can't say enough good things about this place. This is by far the best Vietnamese in town. The tofu appetizer is soooo delicious and I don't normally eat tofu. Ordered the #25 today for the first time and the beef was so tender and cooked just right and the fried rice was amazing! My boyfriend had his favorite which is the #24 which is also consistently delicious.

So Ba could change their name to So Bad and no one would know the difference. Their reputation has far exceeded their poor service and unkept facility. The restrooms are poorly lit and weathered. You can't tell if it's sanitized. There are more flies inside the restaurant than there are outside. The management/owners have hired 2nd place help and they are providing low class service. I finally made contact with someone that just so happen to advise that she was going to call me soon since she received my note that was handed off to her the day after my incident. Keep in mind I live OTP and drive to Soba the next day to get the issue addressed and resolved. I requested to speak to the owner since the I trained staff personnel was I able to assist appropriately. He reply was:"the owners are not going to call you!" At that point I stated: "I will take my chances since you are not in a position to speak on their behalf. To date, no phone call. I guess she was right. I guess the new business in good service is to be disrespectful and uncouth

Great service, great food, great drinks! Try the ginger margarita! We really enjoyed our meal and our server was very attentive, friendly and helpful.

Always good,always fresh, always affordable. Sometimes you have to wait a while especially on weekends, but the service is great! I love the very relaxed chill vibe in my neighborhood. Been coming here for years! Never disappoints.

We tried to come here one Friday night a month ago and it was too packed to consider waiting! We learned our lesson: on "peak" nights, go early! When we came back a different Friday right after opening there was no wait, but it fills up quickly. So Ba is a cool spot, with a nice focused menu with all the standards. We had the vegan spring rolls, and the bun (vermicelli bowl) with egg rolls/pork/shrimp and my dinner buddy had the broken rice with tofu. Everything was tasty, the bun was a very solid version of the classic. I wish the order of spring rolls included more spring rolls (especially for the price). The drinks here are good, and pretty strong! Can recommend the bourbon honey and the bee's knees.

This place is a great spot for Vietnamese in East atlanta. The service and vibe is similar to other East atlanta spots and they are understaffed so expect to wait. Both bun and pho were fantastic. Definitely recommend trying this for a a differnt experience from Buford hwy

I patronized So Ba this evening it was my first experience. It was an okay experience nothing to boast about. I will say this familiarize yourself with the menu prior to arrival. Please arrive before 8:45pm. Apparently, they run out of things after 8:45pm and the staff is ready to go (and it clearly shows). I really enjoyed the pork egg rolls and the #25 (Fried rice /filet mignon). The Moscow mule was tasteless and watery. I should have sent it back but I didn't want to come across "difficult". The waitress lacked personality, customer service skills, and professionalism. She rushed us through every step of the ordering process. After, we ordered appetizers we had to ask another waitress to take our dinner order. Our waitress was not attentive at all. I asked why the rush and she replied, "we need to leave so the other restaurant can open". I'm not sure why as a customer I had to own this particular circumstance but we graciously paid our bill and departed. Mind you, she never once said thank you or you're welcome. However, the other waitress did tell us goodbye and have a nice night. I don't know maybe our waitress was having a bad day. Who knows it's not my issue! I would probably order takeout next time rather in person dining. IJS

Decent food at So Ba, but I was pretty disappointed in the service. Our waiter was nice but not the most friendly, seemed to want to go quick through our orders. We ordered two drinks that were delivered to another table, and we weren't able to get anyone's attention for that until getting our entrees. I am bad at using chopsticks and couldn't flag anyone down to get a fork, so I grabbed a spoon from the waiter station. Overall just kind of a weird service experience. The food was pretty good, it needed quite a bit of sauce but the meat was plentiful and was cooked perfectly. I enjoyed my limeade, too. Everything was a little overpriced for the experience but I'd give it another shot.

Pretty good Vietnamese in East Atlanta! I ordered food on the phone, and pronounced the names the way it was listed, in Vietnamese, but the lady on the phone didn't recognize it so I described the dishes - "special" rice dish and the vermicelli noodles with beef, shrimp and egg roll. I drove to pick up the food and got a bit lost. There's a parking lot that I pulled in to/GPS took me to, that has a restaurant and a cigar lounge, but found the restaurant a few doors down. When I got there, there was a friendly dude in front who greeted me. I said I had a phone order and he directed me to the bar. Two ladies were there working with a few patrons sitting at the bar. I had checked in which gave me %20 off my bill. She brought up my order and applied the discount. I did see on the receipt that they added a 10% to go fee. Not sure if that's always done or because I applied the Yelp discount? Anyways, got my food and it was delicious. I had the noodles and got my hubby the rice - which he ate after he got home from work. It was the broken rice, which is always a plus. Overall a good spot for Vietnamese - pretty authenthic!

Great spot for pho! You can order a small, medium, or large. Usually I can never finish my pho. I ordered a small despite being so hungry and tempted to get a medium. The small was the perfect size for me and I ate it all. So if you usually eat the majority of your pho I suggest getting a medium or large, but if you are like me and all the broth makes you super full then get a small. Excellent service and in a fun area.

I'm a true Vietnamese and born in Saigon too. I know real authentic pho when I see one. This place is it, for other reviewers that try to break down a restaurant and compare it to Buford highway, shame on you. It might not be Buford highway because of the many competition, but the standard is up there. I give the broth 5 stars for being authentic. This place has come a long way for more than a decade.

I got #38 to go, which is the grilled pork, shrimp & eggroll over vermicelli rice noodles & a lettuce, cilantro & bean sprout mixture with a side of sweet fish sauce. It was delicious! I'll definitely be back.

East Atlanta!! Where have you been hiding this gem ? Vibes are like a vietnamese dive bar which I lovvveeee. The service was great, Kate was very sweet and Maggie and I had a great convo about nails LOL and was awesome cause she made the best reccomendations for us for our dinner! We tried the salt and pepper tofu and jalapeño lemonade which were both SO good. Definitely gonna try to make jalapeño lemonade at home now. The tofu made a great app! Pho was very filling, I usually don't finish a small as the portions are usually alot and I definitely would say their portions are on par with most pho places. #12 is my fav! I can't wait to come back here next time I'm in town and take photos next time (I forgot this time don't come for me) Until next time! - You fav smol foodie @ SpicyAivy

Tried to eat here today and was met with a very rude waitress. It was so odd for the restaurants in that area. She acted as if we had a personal issue, I just cancelled my order and went to the pizza place up the block. I might try again in the future and just switch servers if she's there since I've eaten here in the past and enjoyed it. Taller black lady, shorter hair, not thin. Definitely not cut out for customer service.

So Ba is probably my favorite restaurant in Atlanta. I eat there once a week. Angus's take on pho is fantastic and the salt and peeper tofu is phenomenal. Not a vegetarian? Cool, neither am I. I still order it every time. And you should too. Because it's goddamn delicious. I love the ambiance inside. Dark and cozy. Staff is always friendly. Now they have a small outdoor patio! My only complaint (and thus lack of five stars) is that it seems like they never answer the phone. At least 50% of the time I try order takeout by phone, they don't answer. Their ChowNow is set to delivery only so I can't use that either.

came at 8:30pm (well before they stop serving food) and then proceeded to tell us an hour later that they forgot to put two people's orders in so they didn't feed two people in our party. food was great and our server was great but would have been way better if they fed all of us. gave us a discount and saved $7 so thank god they saved us money on half of a drink. my girlfriend got pork pho that rang up to $25 rather than a $15 bowl and the manager told us it was the same price so there are obvious disconnects and i do not recommend

So goood!! Menu is always great! Service and ambience is a personal favorite. Parking is free

I have been coming to this place for years and this is the first time that i was disappointed in the service and attitude that I was greeted with upon arrival at the bar area. We arrived were greeted and seated by a lovely girl (did not get her name). Once at the bar we waited to be given menus and order. It was at this point we interacted with Maggie. She was rude and short and was serving much attitude. My other half asked about beer on draft as well as if they had a beer that they carried prior... how can you have attitude in a service environment especially when this is our first involvement with you. Her response was short and quite degrading as far as tone given and body language this is a turn off on all levels when trying to continue to support a business as we have over the years. I felt as if we were bothering her by the fact that we were there and if that was the case maybe being at the bar serving customers is where she should have been. We were going to order drinks as we had a 30 minute wait for Our food that we decided to stay and wait for over cancellation of the order completely. It felt like we were just inconveniencing her by being there which is not the reception expected after driving across time. As we waited the place did get crowded but i hope that there was a better greeting to others. Also, there was a 10 percent tip automatically added to which it was not posted anywhere. Patrons should be notified of this. The level of service received warranted no tip. So i feel that it honestly should be refunded.

Parking: street parking, I didn't see that they had a parking lot. The food was not bad but service was awful. We came at a non peak time, around 2pm on a Sunday. There were probably about 4 tables there including ours so the bad service is inexcusable. We had to keep waiting for everything and waving the server down. At one point we just got up and paid at the bar after we got our checks. We ordered the spring rolls ($5, kind of pricey) and a medium pho ($11) for each of us. I got the #14 which was basically the combination. It was not bad.. but not great either. I'd probably only come here if it's convenient and I happen to be craving Vietnamese. However, I wouldn't go out of my way to revisit.

Ordered Pho at 7pm because I am sick and needed a pick me up. Came to the restaurant at the time told to me to pick up (7:29pm) waited & waited for my food and never got it. The snarky little servers kept saying "sorry they're still working on it". I ended up canceling the order because they were rude and didn't even try to help me. Won't be ordering from here again. Terrible service.

Been here twice now, excellent both times! The pho was awesome and a good portion and the salt and pepper tofu was a great app. Highly recommend

Best Pho and take out ever. Home base for Pho. I remember the nostalgia related to this place and the ambience. Good service.

Overall satisfying experience. Starting with the goi Chuon thit nuong- the grilled pork was delicious and the basil mint filling was refreshing as an appetizer I got the pho tai chin nam medium size bowl. The meat was well cooked and seasoned. The grilled chicken in the Bun ga Nuong was flavorful but a little dry for me.

This is one of my favorite pho places because in my opinion, they have the best pho in Atlanta. My girl and I drive all the way from Austell to East Atlanta for their food. The reason for this yelp is because of the manager Maggie. When we called she answered and said "hold for 5 minutes or call back". Didn't think anything of it. We decided since they have a bar, we'll sit at the bar and have a couple of drinks while we wait. We get there and proceed to order. Her attitude then was unwelcoming. We asked for a drink menu. I see draft and bottle beer on the drink menu. I asked if they have Tecate beer, her response was "what we have is one the menu". Cold as hell when she said it. My response was all I see is draft and bottle beer. Her response was if you see under draft, there's a frowning face, that means we're out. First of all, explain that, don't expect someone to know that. That turned me off. We decided to leave the bar and wait for our food by the door. We asked for a manager when we got to the door and the host, who's always great when we come in, said she's behind the bar. I said Maggie and she said yes. I told her they need a better manager. Lastly, they add a 10% tip fee to your order. I don't mind it, but it needs to be posted on the menu.

The salt and pepper will change your life. Seriously, just trust me on this. Also the steak and fried rice fixes bad days.

Absolutely not, do not go here. The bread was burnt. The service was horrible. I had to get my own napkins. The soup tasted like water. And It is expensive. Stay away!!!!!!!!!!!!

Clean restaurant, friendly service, excellent drink! I sat at the bar so service was pretty quick, and I arrived when they opened at 5. The bartender was very friendly, and since it was my first time she took 20% off! The food was simply Delicious! I ordered a large Pho and had enough for three days! The salt and pepper tofu appetizer was amazing and enough for a meal! The shaken beef is also a must try!!

A hidden gem full of pleasant surprises! One of the first things that you notice when you step into this restaurant is that the vast majority of customers/patrons are non-Asians - this typically would be a signal or indicator that the food is not authentic or may not be appealing towards the Asian palate; however, in this case the Vietnamese food was absolutely delicious & authentic and I strongly approve!!! Food: Pho - both the beef noodle soup and the vegetarian pho were both excellent tasting. Com tam (broken rice) - delicious pork chop, shredded pork, egg quiche, fried egg with assorted veggies Ambience: Dimly-lit, modern trendy hole-in-the-wall restaurant/bar Service: Interesting that it is almost entirely staffed by non-Asians; whites, blacks, hispanics.

Delcious and such a cool vibe. Loved the cha gio, goi cuon, and any of the meats with fried rice and vegetables. Our entire table enjoyed the meal and we will be back!

We had soba after we returned from the Bahamas and it was not the usual overpriced, overhyped fare in EAV.

I loved it! The atmosphere was very pleasing, I will be going back. The food was *chefs kiss*

Authentic Vietnamese dishes with a laid-back western atmosphere. I have come here frequently to enjoy a relaxing dinner date with my husband.

Cool Vietnamese spot. While driving up the street I almost passed the restaurant because its not your typical brick & mortar establishment. It's a bungalow that was converted into a restaurant. The vibe is chill and they have plenty of seating. From the look of things I feel locals and go there often. It was my 1st time here so let my server Ashley make a recommendation. She Recommended the Com Chay which is a vegan dish. Sautéed vegetables and tofu served with broken rice accompanied by a bed of fresh lettuce and cucumbers served with sweetened fish sauce. The restaurants has nice portion sizes, many noodle soup options, broke jasmine rice and rice vermicelli dishes to chose from. What noticed is that the restaurants doesn't have desert options. Also, if you check-in with Yelp while at the restaurant you will receive a 20% coupon, but you have to dine-in to receive the disc.

A divey pho restaurant & bar. What more could you ask for? It's cozy, the service is personable, the crowd is cool and the food is amazing. Get the #12 and a Mexican Coke for the best pho experience.

This is a great place for solid pho at a reasonable price. Great spot to have a chill meal and a drink in non-covid times, and their new covid system was smooth and safe! Loved their fried tofu appetizer.

Racist vibes...... No one wanted to wait on us. We waited for about 15 minutes watching all staff ignore us

Wanted to find a Vietnamese place in Atlanta. I love Vietnamese cuisine. Found So Ba, read the reviews & decided to give it a try. All four of us plus our friends we were visiting. We did manage to find it. It's off the beaten path, from the outside it looked questionable. I decided to take look inside before we all piled in. It was divey inside to say the least, reminded me of CBGB's in NYC. I did see a few occupied tables with family & decided it was ok. This was about 3PM, not prime time. Our waitress was most helpfull. Appetizers: 2 orders of Spring Rolls & as per our waitresses suggestion Salt & Pepper Tofu - absolutely delicious. Entrees: 2 orders of Shrimp & Grilled Pork over noodles, Grilled Chicken over rice, Grilled Shrimp over rice, Grilled Shrimp & Pork over rice with sunny side up egg & Grilled Pork over rice. I was somewhat disappointed - a bit Americanized...too sweet, not enough sour, salty, spicy, pungent...The Tofu appetizer had all those flavors. All in all it's A-OK. But do try the tofu.

If I am in Atlanta I am stopping at So Ba for Pho. I've had pho at other places in the city but So Ba has the best atmosphere, good service and a tasty broth. Stopped in before hearing back home to Charleston for a quick bite. We came right when they opened so we weren't greeted immediately but as soon as the server saw us he greeted us and we sat down. Ordered the spring rolls, Pho, and pork and rice. The broth was as I remembered: full of flavor and the grilled pork was delicious. My go to.

We tried So Ba after it was recommended by a friend whose house we were watching in EAV. Although close by, it was pouring down rain so we decided to walk. Parking: street parking. Easy for us to find a spot but can definitely see how it would get crowded. Atmosphere: casual and so fun! Lots of flannel and beanies. They had cute lights strung up throughout the restaurant. We got there around 5:30 PM on Saturday and it was seat yourselves, so we chose a two-person table against the wall. It was pretty chilly in there, you could feel the cold from the outside on the wall, so dress appropriately. Service: outstanding! The servers are casual and so friendly, and they're hardworking. They were running around like crazy to make sure all of their tables had everything they needed. Food: it did take a little bit of time to come out simply because the dinner rush was picking up and a lot of tables filled up at the same time. WORTH IT. The spring rolls with the peanut sauce were delicious. I had the chicken pho in a medium bowl and it was more than enough - I could have gotten the small, but I powered through and ate everything because it was so darn good. There is a full bar, and the wine prices are very reasonable. Vegan Options?: YES. My fiancée is a vegetarian with a lactose allergy and she had multiple options to choose from - and it was very tasty. I texted my brother, who loves pho, and told him I found a new spot to take him the next time he's in town. I'm so excited to bring him here. Can't wait to come back!

Solid Vietnamese place with a small menu full of deliciousness. Never disappointed eating here. Nice atmosphere and a nice outdoor patio. Always friendly staff.

I've been meaning to get around to this review for a while, but something in me kept hoping they would get their act together but in time they have only proven to get worse. First, let's discuss the service. IT SUCKS! I've dined in as well as taken out. Take out has to be THE WORST. Today, the bartender who took my order literally hung up on me after saying "20 minutes". That's how you finish taking someone's order? Don't think that you can show your lack of satisfaction in your tip because they automatically add on a 10% gratuity for to-go orders. Now let's get to the food. The pho is just ok, but super convenient if you live in the village. The spring rolls are actually really good, but this last visit really pushed me over the edge with the spring rolls (see pic). I'd really like for this place to get their act together. But on second thought, I don't really care because I won't be back to experience it.

MAGGIE the manager turned us down, a party of 8. Her reason was because the kitchen close at 9:30pm. We got there at 9:15pm. I explained to her we just got turn down by GOJA because we had kids. I kindly asked her to please accommodate us as our family just landed and hungry and it's super freezing and since we rushed to SOBO.

Best Pho in Atlanta and I've tried all the renown Buford highway places. Get a large number 10 and add a few jalapenos. It's like $12 and you'll have food for the next day and then some! As a bonus, it's hella dark in there which feels romantic to me. Great for a date as the low light and the sheer amount of time it take to get through a huge soup bowl means that you'll have a lot of time to get to know each other.

I have such a love/hate relationship with SoBa. Love- the pho is addictive and amazing. Hate- the take-out situation. I've had the wrong order given to me more than once, I've had multiple 1+ hour waits when I've been told it would be 15mins (for one soup!), and more often that not, I can't get someone on the phone. This has been an ongoing issue since prior to the pandemic days. I'd say 1/5 times I'll have a satisfactory take-out experience here. The food is really good, so I keep coming back-- but I also keep hoping an equivalently good pho place will open up so I don't have to deal with all the frustration that comes along with it. The times I've dined in, there hasn't been an issue. I've been trying tonight since 6PM to place an order, and haven't gotten someone on the phone yet (it's 6:30 now). Par for the course...