Build The Pho

Pretty solid Vietnamese spot in University Circle. Ordering is through a QR code and the food comes out relatively fast. The broth is good and definitely helps bring together the dish. The meat is on the chewier side but the flavor is still there. There was a decent balance of noodles, veggies, and meat and portion sizes were reasonable.

I've heard mixed reviews about build the pho so I finally went to check out the place myself. While the interior is spacious and modern, the service is rather lacking. Even with only a few patrons in the restaurant, our waiter did not check in on us to ask about the food or even just refill our waters. Ordering occurs via a QR code and the only interactions we had were transactions. As for the pho, the aroma of the broth was very familiar and homey. Perhaps that was the detriment since it raised my expectations for the pho. In truth, the broth is bland and unseasoned, making an already unsavory experience all the more unappetizing. I'm hoping more effort will be put into the menu in the future.

I was pleasantly surprised to find such a PHO-nomenal Vietnamese spot in Cleveland with authentic Vietnamese dishes such as banh mi, bun, and pho. I opted for the build your own pho option, which was priced very reasonably (~$11-16 depending on how many protein choices you wanted) and very easy to order. I was pleasantly surprised at the rich, aromatic beef broth (although it had a bit of MSG), and the portions of rice noodles, veggies and protein were very generous as well (even for takeout). Highly recommend checking them out if you're in the Case Western/Cleveland Clinic area and craving some authentic Asian food!

I visited Build the Pho the other day with my best friend. This was only my second time trying pho and it left a bit to be desired. The broth was somewhat bland, requiring a lot of doctoring with chili oil, hoisin and sriracha. I appreciated the fact that they had a vegetarian option but I would've liked it to be more flavorful. The ingredients tasted fresh but lacked any "wow" factor in the flavor arena. The vegetable spring rolls were my favorite part of the meal. I also got a strawberry mango smoothie with Crystal boba which was just okay. The food came out relatively quickly. At this location, you are prompted to order and pay using your phone which was pretty convenient. The restaurant was visually appealing and a great spot to sit and eat. It's spacious and wasn't extremely busy while I was there. Overall, it was an okay experience.

The pho was very mid honestly. I ordered takeout here. The interior design is very beautiful and service was friendly + quick. However, the broth was not light and aromatic like how it should be. I'm not sure if they used a pre-made broth or pho broth cubes, but there was definitely something off. It almost tasted too salty and quite heavy (maybe too much msg or fish sauce?) It was $16.95, which is relatively expensive considering the quality. It satisfies a pho craving if you're desperate and is near the case western campus if you're looking for something quick but overall would not recommend.

Clean, modern , convenient Vietnamese place a few blocks away from the University Hospitals and Case Western. Service was friendly and prompt. You seat yourself and order yourself using a QR code at the table. Like others have said, it is a little off putting that there is an automatic 18% "Convenient Fee" added to the bill AND you're prompted to add an additional tip before you even order, pay, or get your food. I got the pho and fish cake appetizer. They were just okay. The pho did the job for my pho craving, yet the broth was a little bland. It didn't seem as authentic and aromatic as other pho places. Also, the basil, bean sprouts, and jalapeños are already in the soup versus having it on the side like most pho places. Bonus points that they had the chili oil on the table though. Bottom line: this place gets the job done if you're in the area and have a pho craving, but don't expect a fully authentic aromatic flavor.

Food was pretty average. They didn't give us huge portions of meat, but it was pretty good if you're looking for a place to grab a quick bite.

This is one of my go-to lunch spots as it's nearby for work. I'm a fan of their pho with beef brisket, grilled pork chop plate, and spring rolls. There's always a table everytime I've gone. Service is super quick, as you are seated right away and can use a QR code system to order. The cool part is that everyone can order separately on their phones at the same table but it all adds to the same bill.Overall, it's nothing fancy, but it's delicious and affordable food in a very convenient location. The inside is clean and cozy.

This establishment used to be better, but ever since they converted their ordering system to be online, the food seems overpriced for what you're receiving. After the mandatory 18% tip, the food turns out to be around $20/person for a bowl of pho, which just really isn't worth it. The broth is average, but the food often comes out lukewarm instead of piping hot like you'd expect from a traditional pho place. The waiters are nice, but don't do much besides hand you their food, since they don't have to come and personally take your order anyways.

Good place. Tasty. Reasonable prices. Good service. Typical Asian corner restaurant. Will become a regular.