Restaurants in Downtown
What The Pho
Things to Know
What The Pho is a hidden Vietnamese pho restaurant specializing in rich, house-made broths and generous portions, located discreetly around a corner with consistently excellent service during peak hours.
The standout draw is the richly flavored broth simmered for hours with perfectly balanced spices and tender meat, though service consistency can be uneven during busy lunch periods.
- ✓Complex, layered broth with star anise and clove that's clearly simmered for hours
- ✓Generous portions with quality beef cuts like silky tai chin and brisket
- ✓Abundant fresh herb and vegetable toppings including saw-leaf and culantro
- ✓Vegetarian broth that actually tastes flavorful rather than bland
- ✓Fast and friendly service during peak dinner hours
- ⚠Inconsistent lunch service with slow table turnover and forgotten orders
- ⚠Water and requested items may take multiple reminders during busy times
- ⚠Small administrative fee added to bills
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Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
What Visitors Say
Mitchell Wagner
2 months ago
This place is hiding around the corner on the building. Be sure to find, the PHO will have you saying what the PHOOOO. Will be back got the number 16. Delicious, hot, the flavors have layers and service was so fast, delicious, and friendly. Beers and waters hit the table in 2 minutes in a big rush, from being sat at our own choosing in the restaurant.
Frank Fonseca
2 months ago
Went here for lunch. The wait was long due to the fact the staff was moving so slow to clear tables… at least 3-4 tables to be cleaned and the staff is slowly cleaning 1. We didn’t receive water until the very end after I requested it twice during our meal. Girlfriend ordered Pho, and wasn’t provided the standard veggie toppings. I ordered fried rice and Thai tea and they forgot the Thai tea (which was grainy) until I asked for it again. Food wasn’t bad, service needs improvement.
Laro
a month ago
I’ve dined here a few times and it’s always been a good experience. The food is amazing and the service always great. It doesn’t typically take long to get a table. I definitely recommend.
Karl Anderson
a month ago
The ramen was great! Large portions. I got the brisket and meatballs. I would just get the brisket next time as the meatballs were just ok. They charge an administrative fee which I found to be annoying although it was only about 50 cents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is What The Pho worth it in Downtown?
The standout draw is the richly flavored broth simmered for hours with perfectly balanced spices and tender meat, though service consistency can be uneven during busy lunch periods. Known for: deeply simmered broth, generous portions, fast service.
What do visitors love about What The Pho?
Complex, layered broth with star anise and clove that's clearly simmered for hours Generous portions with quality beef cuts like silky tai chin and brisket Abundant fresh herb and vegetable toppings including saw-leaf and culantro Vegetarian broth that actually tastes flavorful rather than bland Fast and friendly service during peak dinner hours
Is there anything to know before visiting What The Pho?
Inconsistent lunch service with slow table turnover and forgotten orders Water and requested items may take multiple reminders during busy times Small administrative fee added to bills
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