I Heart Pho

I Heart Pho is a Vietnamese restaurant at 850 Maryland Ave E in St Paul, MN, serving pho and other Vietnamese favorites in a casual neighborhood setting. Customer feedback often highlights friendly, welcoming staff, quick service, and a clean, cozy dining room. The restaurant uses self-seating, so guests can come in and choose a place to settle without waiting to be seated. With a 4.3-star rating across 825 reviews, I Heart Pho has drawn a broad mix of local diners, while individual experiences with particular dishes and flavors can vary.

Pho is a central reason to visit, including combination pho for guests who want a selection of ingredients in one bowl. Reviews describe generous portions and quick delivery of food to the table. Broth seasoning is a matter of preference: some diners enjoy their pho, while others have found the broth saltier than they prefer. If you like to sip the broth as part of the meal, that feedback may be useful when deciding what to order. Spring rolls are another option; one customer praised their balance of noodles and meat. Bun bo hue is also mentioned by diners, though one review noted that the beef slices were a little tough.

The relaxed, straightforward atmosphere can work well for a quick lunch, an unfussy dinner, or a meal with friends and family. Customers have noted that seating is easy to navigate and service can be efficient, including visits with little or no wait. The menu offers a way to explore familiar Vietnamese dishes, whether you are stopping in for a bowl of pho or pairing a meal with spring rolls. For nearby residents looking for a Vietnamese restaurant in the East Side area of St Paul, the address is 850 Maryland Ave E, St Paul, MN 55106.

I Heart Pho is closed on Mondays. From Tuesday through Saturday, it is open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.; on Sunday, hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. These hours make it a practical option for lunch and early dinner during the week and on weekends. Its combination of a casual setting, welcoming service reported by customers, substantial portions, and a menu featuring pho, spring rolls, and bun bo hue gives diners a clear picture of what to expect. If broth saltiness or beef texture matters to you, keep the mixed dish-specific feedback in mind and choose what best suits your taste.