Pho 24 - Buford

I absolutely love this restaurant. It has been there for me through both my best and toughest times. Whether I’m having a fantastic day or a rough one, their de... read more I absolutely love this restaurant. It has been there for me through both my best and toughest times. Whether I’m having a fantastic day or a rough one, their delicious bowl of pho always brings me comfort. This is the closest pho I’ve found to the authentic Vietnamese pho I enjoyed daily for three months during my trip to Vietnam a decade ago, including at the famous Pho for the President (later renamed Pho 2000). The pho there was so amazing, I even thought about taking the broth home in a water bottle. Pho 24 brings back those same feelings. I used to drive all the way to Doraville just for it, so you can imagine how excited I was when they opened a location in Buford. I visit often and always invite friends and family whenever lunch or dinner plans are undecided.

Pretty good! The banh mi is a bit pricey, but I guess their rent is high too. The pho is consistently great. I once ordered takeout from another spot and the he... read more Pretty good! The banh mi is a bit pricey, but I guess their rent is high too. The pho is consistently great. I once ordered takeout from another spot and the herbs they included were wilting badly when I got home, but this place always gets everything right. It’s a real treat. I just wish they offered those sweet drinks with tapioca squares, red beans, and other delicious dessert goodies. I haven’t found many places that serve those traditional Vietnamese treats yet. In my opinion, Vietnamese food is a true hidden gem in this country—partly due to its French colonial influence, but mostly because of its bold use of fish sauce and the way it blends flavors so well. We’d all be better off if there were more Vietnamese and authentic Chinese restaurants around. So much East Asian cuisine is either overlooked or misrepresented, but traditional Vietnamese food tends to stay pretty true to its roots, even if sometimes it’s toned down for American tastes. Give this place a try instead of those spots that mix Vietnamese and Chinese dishes. Sticking to one style always turns out better, and this place definitely does that.

The chilly weather enhanced the flavor of the food today. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. read more The chilly weather enhanced the flavor of the food today. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious.

I recently relocated from Florida and was familiar with just one pho restaurant in Warner Robins. I must say, the broth here is among the best I’ve ever tasted.... read more I recently relocated from Florida and was familiar with just one pho restaurant in Warner Robins. I must say, the broth here is among the best I’ve ever tasted. It's so flavorful that I didn't even feel the need to add sriracha or hoisin sauce. This will definitely be my new go-to spot!

I had a craving for fried rice, and this restaurant was the closest choice. The rice was tasty, the portion was generous, and the unexpected addition of a salad... read more I had a craving for fried rice, and this restaurant was the closest choice. The rice was tasty, the portion was generous, and the unexpected addition of a salad was a nice surprise. I opted for the Shrimp Chicken Fried Rice to-go, but I was disappointed to find only three shrimp in the dish, with the rest being chicken fried rice. I'm unsure if this is typical for takeout orders or if I just had bad luck, but I found it a bit disappointing since ordering just shrimp or chicken would have been cheaper. Overall, the experience was good, and I might consider dining in again, but I'll probably steer clear of ordering the same dish to-go next time.