Phởtochau 999 853 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

"Super solid, southern style pho. Great big portions, super fast service, with some interesting items. I got rare steak and oxtail(and a massive one at that), which is something I’ve never seen in pho before. It is slightly on the higher side for pho price wise, but that could just be me still wrapping my head around inflation prices."

"Came here on recommendation from my husband as he ate here 7 years ago on a one-month business trip and he loved it everyday. It sounded wonderful, didn’t it? So, I had high expectations. Needless to say, nope, this place did not meet it. We ordered one Fillet Mignon Pho, one Bun Bo Hue and one fresh Spring rolls. For that price, I had to say they served such small portions of pho and noodles. We had to add the whole dish of bean sprouts to fill full. Pho broth was just okay. bun Bo Hue broth was good, but we definitely had better ones. The noodles in Bun Bo Hue were overcooked that it literally melted in my mouth. Guys, that’s now how noodle texture should be. The only good thing would be fresh Spring rolls. So, when I asked how my husband felt after coming back after 7 years, he replied as the food was not how he remembered. He looked so disappointed."

"My friend and I visited this place for lunch on the weekend. It was quite empty, so we were seated right away. The server barely gave us 2 minutes to look at the menu before he started asking us what we'd like to order. Otherwise, the service was fine. My friend got their 1A pho, and I got the 1B pho. 1A pho was Tái Duôi Bo (Rice Noodle Soup, Rare Steak & Ox Tail) 1B pho was Phỏ Bo Filet Mignon (Rice Noodle Soup, Beef Filet Mignon) The broth in both the pho was not as flavorful as we wanted it to be. The rice noodles were all clumped together. The meat was tender but a bit dry. You can pick between two different bowl sizes - regular and large. The price difference between the 2 is only a dollar. Overall, the pho was okay. It was definitely filling. I also tried their Vietnamese coffee. If you don't like the bitterness of the coffee and want more condensed milk, then let them know ahead of time. Their Vietnamese coffee comes in sealed cups (similar to a boba milk tea), so adding condensed milke afterward is hard."

"Great local pho place to have around. The broth is particularly fatty and beefy here which suits my preference, though some may not like that. I typically like getting pho dac biet (combination), but I also like the dry noodles (I think it’s #27 or 28?). The bun bowls are great as well. Rice plates are good, but they typically leave me wanting."

"The food here is amazing. Felt like being transported to Vietnamese culture! The restaurant service people are humble but when I visited due to many orders they got somewhat confused with so many orders. Do not consider it as a complaint but sharing experience with you all. A soft & calm place to dine out"