Pho Van

Still one of my Favorite Vietnamese places in town. They've redone the interior / much nicer.Coffee is one of the best in town - super strong - just how I like it.The vermicelli bowl (bun) was excellent!

Pho Van is located in a mostly Asian business strip mall, adjacent to the Target store on Research Blvd in north Austin. There are a couple of other noodle based restos in this mall, one Ramen, the other presumably Chinese. The large Hong Kong Supermarket is closed. Pho Van looks like it's relatively new, or remodeled. The decor is simple and clean, with modern washed faux wood flooring, a long dining room long wood bench against the right wall, below a wave pattern high wainscot cutout, subtilely topped with a lavender LED light glow. There are about 16 tables, with simple danish modern wood and black seat pads, seating Mixed 2/4, well spaced, and enough room to add another row if demand required it. The left wall is all glass, like the front, so a clean, airy feel to the room. The back wall has a 4 seat bar left, snd and a pay counter right, both accented with plastic wall greenery. There are several real indoor plants around the entry door divider. Each table has Sriracha,Hoysin and Red Chili squeeze bottles. They offer the standard Viet diner type food, with an emphasis on Pho, it's in their name after all! But also a good selection of Banh Mi sandwiches, appetizers, and other dishes. I came at an off time, around 3pm, so there were only a few diners. Nonetheless, service was prompt, and the food came out quickly. The hostess was Vietnamese, the cook too, the table servers were Latino, but all spoke decent English. I ordered the N5, small, (Pho Tai, Nam) which is thin sliced round and flank steak. ( small = $12.25) Also A2. Cha Gio, or small egg rolls (2= $5.50). The flank steak was good quality. The round typical, The Cha Gio was hot out of the fryer crispy. Good condiments. The food here is good and reasonably priced, especially compared to the Bay Area, and service was good, too. I have lost count, but this Pho review is somewhere between my 100th and 150th Yelp review on Vietnamese restaurants and/or Pho, all over North America! Check out my collections for it here on Yelp!

The remodeled interior of Pho Van is clean and simple, creating a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. The updated design enhances the dining experience without losing the restaurant's familiar charm. Despite the fresh look, the same extremely friendly staff is still there, providing the warm and attentive service that regulars have come to expect.However, the N16 combo pho bowl left a lot to be desired. While the broth was flavorful, the lack of meat in the bowl was disappointing and detracted from an otherwise enjoyable meal. I need more than 2-3 small slices of beef and a single one inch tripe strand in a large sized bowl....

Good Vietnamese food. Sometimes I go and it's super awesome and sometimes not as flavorful. Ordering to go is hit or miss. Pictured below is one of the times it was super good

We have been here many times and I'm shocked I didn't review this place earlier. We went here this past weekend and it's always consistently good. I also really like their Thai ice tea which is a perfect ratio of tea and condensed milk. I've had both their beef pho and chicken pho here and both are legit. We first started coming here when we lived in cedar park. We now live in Buda and still drive up here for the pho so that should say something.

Ordered pickup and they were quick and kind!I got an order of fresh spring rolls with shrimp. The peanut sauce was ok and a little more thin. Than I'd prefer.The pho ga (chicken) was good! I'm normally not a big soup or pho person, but this was exactly what I needed.

Pho Van has been our go-to spot for years, and it never disappoints. From the moment we walk in, we're greeted and seated almost immediately--no matter how busy they are. The food is consistently fresh, hot, and delicious, making every visit a great experience. Being a small family-owned business, it's clear they genuinely care about each customer's experience. The recent remodel has only elevated the ambiance, with everything now looking even more beautiful and modern. Even though we would've kept coming back regardless, the updated décor is a nice touch.Pho Van serves some of the best pho in Austin, and we're so glad to see them thriving. Highly recommend!

So glad to see that Pho Van is open again after someone crashed their car through the front window last year. The great news is that the food is as good as ever, and that the accident allowed them to do a great remodel, which was very well executed. It's a lovely informal place to enjoy well prepared Vietnamese food. The service is prompt and unobtrusive. It's a sweet place and a family favorite. It's quiet enough to allow you to enjoy your conversation. Highly recommended.

First time coming here after the remodeling and the place looks great! Very clean and minimalistic, and there was some nice music playing. This pho place is definitely one of the cheaper ones, and you can choose small or large sizes for the bowls as well, which I think is super great! We ordered the meatball pho and the bun bo hue. The meatball pho was a classic, very nice and savory soup that goes well with the bean sprouts and basil. The bun bo hue has a spicy base with thicker noodles and a good amount of pork blood and other meat. The service was speedy, and the food tastes just as good as before!

My absolute favorite pho spot - it's been a go-to since I moved to Austin 8 years ago. I have tried many other places in the city, but none beat Pho Van. 10/10 recommend!