Pho Papa

Pho was great. Soup was a bit on the sweet side. Beef was very tender. They provided scissors and plastic utensils for kids. There are outdoor seating that looked more spacious. We sat inside and it was pretty cramped.

Pho Papa gets a lot of hype, but my experience didn’t fully live up to it. On the plus side, the outdoor seating is a nice touch, especially if you want a more relaxed, casual vibe. Service was quick and efficient, which I appreciated. The meat itself was tender and clearly good quality, so they’re doing something right there. That said, the broth was a letdown for me. It leaned too sweet and had a darker profile than I prefer, which took away from that clean, balanced pho flavor you expect. The bigger issue though was the portioning. I ordered a special and it came with no meatballs which was odd for a “special dac biet”, and the amount of meat was surprisingly small. It honestly felt like there was barely any protein in the bowl. You could clearly see a lot of noodles, which is not what you want with pho. At most other spots, the meat is layered generously on top to the point where the noodles are almost hidden. That wasn’t the case here. Overall, it’s a decent spot with good service and tender meat, but the broth and portion size need work. I’d come back if they fix the balance and start being more generous with the meat.

A favorite place for people who love northern pho (me) The broth here was so clear and flavorful, and the restaurant is also very clear! Highly recommended

I recently had the chance to try Pho Papa, and I gotta say it exceeded my expectations! I’ve driven by it a few times and always wondered about it, and today I finally decided to give it a shot. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. They offer you the option of thick or thin noodles, and I went with the thin ones. The amount of food was just the right size, not too big, not too small (I ordered a small). Overall, it was a great experience, and I’ll definitely be back!

4.5/5 Broth is amazing ! Clean and with flavor. Nice mouth feel Got the #8. Generous portion, came out hot and quick. Wish the tendon was a little more melt in mouth. Steak was a little shriveled for my liking but nice and tender. Can choose from wide or thin noodles. Will def come back.