Reviews - Le Pho
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Le Pho offers a mix of experiences, with some patrons praising the cozy atmosphere and standout dishes like pho ga, while others point to consistently disappointing service and food quality. Complaints about rude staff, subpar spring rolls, and inflated prices mar the appeal. Although the restaurant showcases vibrant vegetarian options and flavorful broths, the inconsistency is troubling, with many dishes falling flat in comparison to competitors. While some dishes earn accolades for their freshness and taste, the overall sentiment reflects a sense of decline and disillusionment, leaving diners to seek better fare elsewhere in the vibrant Bay Area pho scene.
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Last update : 30.07.2025
Really nice place, interior dining room is quite beautiful, the banh mi perfect. The price is great, about the same amount as much less nice places. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Love their banh mi it’s on the heavier side but packed with flavour. The beef and chicken are must try. I keep coming back for them! Price per person: $1–10
The pho broth here is soooo fragrant, you can smell the cinnamon in it! Bring your own mason jar for broth to take home, and they'll fill it up appropriately. Food: 5 Service: Takeaway
Last update : 25.04.2025
Food was very good! The only reason I gave them a four was because of the service. The less than stellar service was as a result of how busy they were. Every facet of the restaurant was busy and moving as fast as they could. I would recommend it. Ihad the combo Pho and Fresh Spring Rolls. Both very good!
Came in for lunch on a chilly day and ordered pho ga w wide noodles (chicken pho , bo luc lac (shaking beef , and a viet coffee. Everything was so!! yummy!! The broth was clear and soothing and the chicken wasn?t tough at all. The beef was *super* tenderand might be the best bo luc lac I?ve had at a restaurant. Fresh viet coffee is always a treat, and it is definitelystrong. The interior is clean and bright, and the staff are kind and welcoming! Easily will be back many times in the future:
Excellent vietnamese spot with tons of vegetarian options they have a completely vegetarian section of their menu! We ordered the spicy vegetarian vermicelli soup, the lemongrass tofu, and the pan fried noodles. The soup was fabulously spicy and hit thespot on a chilly evening. The lemongrass tofu was an incredible burst of flavor. But our favorite dish was the pan friednoodles: these wide, crispy noodles were seriously delicious and texturally delightful. Highly recommend!
Came in for lunch on a chilly day and ordered pho ga w wide noodles (chicken pho , bo luc lac (shaking beef , and a viet coffee. Everything was so!! yummy!! The broth was clear and soothing and the chicken wasn?t tough at all. The beef was *super* tender and might be the best bo luc lac I?ve had at a restaurant. Fresh viet coffee is always a treat, and it is definitely strong. The interior is clean and bright, and the staff are kind and welcoming! Easily will be back many times in the future :
Loved my experience here! The interior is comfortable and the staff was extremely friendly. We got the no. 20 large pho and no. 78 rice vermicelli salad. Would definitely come back.
Last update : 20.08.2023
When visiting Berkeley, you must try the best Pho in town. I shared a bowl with my husband and also ordered the delicious grilled pork chop. The pork chops were tender, juicy, and reasonably priced for the Bay Area.
We reside nearby and this is one of our favorite restaurants. The food is consistently delicious and served quickly. Our usual orders are the beef pho and shrimp vermicelli noodle bowl, which are always great.
The service at this restaurant is good, but unfortunately, the food doesn't quite measure up. I live nearby and have visited three times. The summer rolls were the standout dish for me, but the bun and pho dishes were lacking in flavor. There wasn't enough tofu and vegetables, and there was an excess of cabbage and iceberg lettuce.
The soup for the noodles is good not too sweet and it was very flavorful. That's the most important for pho. We also got a summer roll, I am just not too into it from this place.Parking: Parking in the residential neighborhood. It could be hard
Great food! I got the grilled chicken rice plate and it was one of the best grilled chicken I’ve eaten, amazing flavor. The spring rolls were fresh and delicious and the coconut shaved ice was tasty and sweet.Vegetarian options: Tofu spring rolls and a whole section of vegetarian dishes!
Last update : 18.08.2023
Food is a lil more expensive but it’s generous. I had lots of meat at my pho! Worth the extra price. The pork chop with rice is large portion and tasted great.
Last update : 15.06.2023
Loved my experience here! The interior is comfortable and the staff was very friendly. We have the 20 big Pho and 78 rice Vermicelli salad. Would definitely come back.
Excellent vietnamese spot with tons of vegetarian options they have a completely vegetarian section of their menu! We ordered the spicy vegetarian vermicelli soup, the lemongrass tofu, and the pan fried noodles. The soup was fabulously spicy and hit the spot on a chilly evening. The lemongrass tofu was an incredible burst of flavor. But our favorite dish was the pan fried noodles: these wide, crispy noodles were seriously delicious and texturally delightful. Highly recommend!
Excellent pho gaa! It's gonna be another one! Nice lucky waiters. SCORE! 3/6/21 Not so great today. Shimp spring rolls smell and taste old and not enough diving sauce. Can't taste peanut at all. Must taste up and include 2 small containers or 1 large or cut order in half. I thought to make my own sauce for the other half, but threw it in compost as they already had a little funky. Last time the noodles were thin rice noodles in the Pho Ga. This time it was the big flat noodles that are good for saucy stir fry, but too much for Pho ga imo. Really jumped on the paprika and bean sprouts for a big order. Also ordered the 42- apartment or Pan Fried Seafood-Hu Tieu Xao Hai San and asked for super spicy and although it was the best of the 3 items, it was far away from spicy hot. Not even close. Ask for extra Sirancha sauce. There were 4 and that was not almost enough for this much food. It would have been a part of the lack of heat. Could not help to think that an organic roasted chicken for 1/4 of the price and got 3 meals out of it. Still enjoyed the happy customer person. It was happy to hear the wok while cooking in the back. Try the Pho ga again, but will make sure that thin rice noodles and extra jalapenos and go regular size.
Really nice staff and the food was great
Came in for lunch on a chilly day and ordered pho ga w wide noodles (chicken pho , bo luc lac (shaking beef , and a viet coffee. Everything was so!! yummy!! The broth was clear and soothing and the chicken wasn’t tough at all. The beef was *super* tender and might be the best bo luc lac I’ve had at a restaurant. Fresh viet coffee is always a treat, and it is definitely strong. The interior is clean and bright, and the staff are kind and welcoming! Easily will be back many times in the future :
