Pho 5UP FULTON

After having a not so great experience with the Pho 5UP in Odenton, I was pretty skeptical when my friend said we should have lunch at this one in Fulton. OK, the difference is night and day! More on this later.It was slightly tricky navigating to this but I should have trusted my gps instead of my idea that I knew which shopping center it's in! I was so wrong. Anyway, I arrived timely and have to say the parking lot by the front door is quite small. Perhaps there's one around back, but I didn't check.It's lovely inside, very nice decor, and we were seated immediately in a booth that was very comfortable. Waters, menus and drink offers followed quickly.The waiter was friendly and professional.We received our piping hot (giant) bowls of pho within 3 minutes of ordering, and my friend's cola came right afterwards.The food was excellent! I chose the #16 which is rare steak and fat brisket. If you've never had this before, just know "fat" doesn't mean it's fat pieces or that it's more fat than lean meat! It just means they don't trim every speck of the fat away, which makes it more juicy. At least, that's my inexpert belief.The broth was so rich and flavorful - my friend was surprised that hers (same only with well-done meat) was a bit more spicy than expected. She really likes spicy so it was fine, just a surprise. She asked for extra white onions and shared them with me. Like the basil, sprouts and jalapeño slices, they were crispy and fresh. A wedge of lime to squeeze in some bright citrus flavor was a great addition.We were never rushed at all. We spent 90 minutes, eating at a leisurely pace and talking.My bill without tip was only $13.73 and I took home enough for two more meals! Now about the other place. It's a store front in a strip mall, and is obviously geared to takeout orders. They have a handful of tables to eat in but the menus are the laminated single page type and the service when I went was horrible. The food was decent but not at the same level as this lovely, service-oriented restaurant. It works for the local clientele, I think; it's a military town & probably their takeout orders far exceed people dining in. No comparison is fair, this is just for information. I enjoyed lunch at the Fulton location completely!

It's not bad, but definitely isn't my first choice in Pho. No complains when it comes to service, they usually greet you within 5 minutes and came to the table yo refill our waters. They get 5/5 there. Now onto the food. I hot Thai tea which was the perfect blend of sweet and black tea. Don't skip out on the appetizer - my mom loves their papaya salad and their summer rolls hit the spot: Now, the spicy broth wasn't really spicy. The beef was sliced TOO thin. The pork to me looked questionable but again i never order pork pho. Also on me for not reading it had thicker noodles. I would not get the soup again. In all, nothing wow here except their good Thai tea lol.

Perfect! Thank you! .We've just arrived from vacation. And my husband was sick and he just wanted soup! Beef soup. Just find you but I was a bit nervous. Because my first order.The packaging was perfect. The side things was fresh. Tast was good.I have new place to order.Thank you!

I was in the mood for a bowl of pho after a cold and windy fall day at work. I've been meaning to try Pho 5UP as it always catches my eye when driving on 29. When arriving, there's a small parking lot just outside of the entrance. You walk in, and there's plenty of seating options. We ordered the spring rolls (which came with a delicious nutty sauce) and the bowl #1. The broth was delicious, and it came with plenty of the toppings.Service was nice and fast. A good quick spot to satisfy that pho craving. Thank you Pho 5UP in Fulton!

Incredibly fast and fulfilling pho at this restaurant! We ordered the popular #5, which had a mix of beef cuts and within two minutes they brought out our bowls. I also ordered a Thai tea, which was exceptional. The pho broth was flavorful, the meat slices were perfectly thin, and the noodles were fresh. Aside from the food, the women's bathroom was incredibly clean and well kept. We really enjoyed our food here and we will be back for sure!

I didn't realize this was a chain! There's one in Crofton that I've been to as well, and it exceeded my expectations for a bowl of pho. I was hoping to have the same experience here.And I was not disappointed! The pho is still incredibly tasty, and quite possibly the best pho I've had in the DMV! (Yo, DM me if you know of a better spot, I'm all ears!)The service was also great. They checked on us during the meal, which you don't always get at a casual-fast place like this. They were really friendly, too.The location is a little tucked away, but it's worth finding it on your GPS. The décor isn't stellar, but I wasn't there for the visual aesthetics. I was there for pho, and pho I got!It's a great spot for a bowl of noodles, either on a cold day or whenever you're in the mood. They keep up the 5UP consistency, so high marks there. It's easy to drift from the parent when you're out there on your own. Definitely worth visiting again!

I always see this place whilst driving on 29 and decided to a detour. Glad we stopped by! Although - it is a little hard navigating to this place. It's located in a whopping veneter behind a ... Police station? Even the maps was confused.The building stands alone away from the other complex. There's a little lot in the front that you can park in.Entering the establishment was easy. It was just after the lunch rush, so not too busy. We were seated right away. The broth is very flavorful. Portions are fair for the price you pay. And the cuts of meat. Tender!Iced coffee was tasty- but we did have to ask for more ice. Not cold enough! Summer roll was good. Service is fast and attentive when they're on point. Some customers would go to the counter to order because they couldn't wait any longer. Even though service could be slow, they were always friendly and with a smile.

I've been here twice for lunch and each time it was not busy which is just right for me, since there's not much parking in front of the restaurant. Service was prompt and the restaurant was clean and the tables were not sticky like some other places. I've tried the spring shrimp spring rolls, combination pho special, and bun Bo hue. All in all I think everything tasted great. As for flavor, it's always pretty consistent and good for what's in the area since there's not a lot of competition.I look to come back when I'm in need of a carb reload.

One of my favorite places to get pho. The broth is clear and not too salty. And one of the few places I've been to that serve well-done brisket alone, its my favorite cut of meat. They have a lot of seating and like most pho places your order will come out quickly.

Everything was great. They allow you to choose your sitting in a certain area. I sat and ordered in under 2 minutes. I left out to get my purse and my appetizers were there when I came back. I then went to wash my hands and my entire meal was there when I came out. The establishment is very clean, spacious, and friendly service. Again tweeted greats.