Simply Phở

Simply Phở is a Vietnamese restaurant in Tampa, Florida, at 13149 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Ste F, Tampa, FL 33618. Its menu offers more than pho, with traditional rice plates, vermicelli bowls, and other familiar Vietnamese dishes for guests looking for a relaxed meal with a choice of flavors and formats. Customer reviews describe a cozy, welcoming dining room and friendly, helpful service, making the restaurant a comfortable option for lunch, dinner, or a casual meal with people you know.

For a classic bowl, guests mention Phở Tái, or beef pho, as a favorite. The menu also appeals to diners who want a meal beyond soup: reviewers recommend the Vietnamese broken rice with grilled pork, cơm tấm, and describe the pork as juicy with lightly charred edges. House Special fried rice and a rice platter with chopped pork are other dishes guests have enjoyed, with one review noting generous portions. These options make Simply Phở a useful choice when a group has different preferences or when someone wants a hearty rice-based meal instead of noodles in broth.

There are lighter and noodle-forward choices, too. A tofu vermicelli bowl with a spring roll stood out to one guest for its lemongrass-and-onion-seasoned tofu, fresh herbs, and crunchy texture. Another reviewer enjoyed bún thịt nướng, grilled pork with rice noodles. Together, these customer favorites suggest a menu with several ways to enjoy Vietnamese flavors, whether you are in the mood for a warm soup, grilled meat and rice, or a bowl with noodles, herbs, and tofu. Guests who need to avoid spicy food can ask staff about adjusting a dish; one reviewer appreciated the team’s help with a non-spicy preference.

Reviews also describe service that is friendly and attentive, with food arriving quickly during one birthday gathering. The warm, cozy atmosphere has been praised as a good fit for spending time with friends and family, including a shared lunch or an informal celebration. Simply Phở has a 4.5-star rating from 859 reviews, giving local diners a helpful snapshot of customer feedback while choosing a Vietnamese restaurant in Tampa. It is an inviting option for pho fans as well as people who want to explore familiar Vietnamese rice and vermicelli dishes.

Simply Phở is open Monday and Wednesday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The restaurant is closed Tuesday. If you are planning a visit to this Tampa Vietnamese restaurant, check the current hours before heading over, especially around the Tuesday closure.