Pho Garlic

The owner is very nice and fun fact him and I used to work for the same Executive Chef for Sodexo (Good Eating Company). Even tho we never met each other. He used to work at PayPal and other locations and I used to work at Broadcom (San Jose). This guy can cook and has a culinary arts experience. He told me little bit about his background. He likes to cook and that his passion and so do I too. I absolutely respect him. Overall the beef pho, the lychee ice tea, chili oil, and the pickle garlic is very good. Please support this restaurant.

Seems to be a new restaurant, we tried visiting during Chinese new year and they were closed. We finally managed to dine in a week later.Restaurant is new and clean. There was only one server and one cook when we visited. Parking is at the back. Though there was just another table that was occupied when we visited, our order of two pho bowls took around 20 mins. I personally got a veggie pho, it was made with chicken stock and a garden variety of veggies. Think of any veggie and you could find it in the bowl. Given how long they took to make it, it was obvious they made it right there and then and took their time with it.I was suffering from a cold and the chicken stock lifted my spirits. The veggies were an absolute delight, each veggie was cooked to perfection. And this is amazing as the cook time for each veggie is different. This is something I can eat everyday if they can make it for me. Healthy and yet so flavorful. I Ofcourse spiced it up with the sauces at the tableside. The service was painfully slow but food was great and fresh!

Came here with my squad for dinner, it was very empty when we came & we were seated right away.One server, one cook.Spring rolls - not memorable, just like any other spring roll.Pho dac biet - a bit on the oily side but very flavorful and my kids enjoyed itBun Bo hue - probably my favorite here, very flavorful without needing to add anything extra.The garlic roti with rice - chicken is crispy and FIRE. Super flavorful, even the rice was good on its own, love the fresh vegetables it came with as well.Service was good.Overall will be back.

Was craving pho so we decided to check out this new spot. I placed my order over the phone for a custom pho. It comes with one free soda. They are having 15% off discount right now, likely for a soft opening, so the bowl was reasonably priced. It was available when we came in for pick up. As soon as you walk in, you are hit with an amazing smell broth. The store is cutely decorated. The only problem with this location is that the parking situation is confusing. We parked in the back near Planned Parenthood, and then walked around to the front. There is no access in the back of the store. I think if it was in a location where cars could park more easily, it would help with the foot traffic. There was a handful of people dining in the store.I brought it home to eat. I put all my stuff into a bigger bowl because it came with so much noodles and meat. My grandma commented that they put a lot of star anise in their broth. My dad thought it was pretty decent. I thought this spot hit the spot for my craving. The meat was tender and I drank up the broth. Overall, seeing how this is a family operation and seeing how the details were put on the walls with care, I hope this establishment stays for a long time in the area and prospers!

My daughter and I like the fur hair. It's actually pretty tasty. The soup is off the hook.

While parking can be a bit of a challenge, the experience inside makes it all worth it. The pho here is absolutely legit! rich, flavorful broth with fresh ingredients that hit the spot perfectly.What really stood out to me was the service. Our waiter was incredibly eager to serve and made us feel genuinely welcome. That kind of attentiveness left a great impression on me and elevated the whole dining experience.If you're craving quality pho and great service, Pho Garlic is definitely worth the visit. Just be prepared to hunt for parking, and you'll be rewarded with a fantastic meal!

This is one of my favorite dishes from this restaurant. The beef is nice and tender and it comes with a side salad. The red rice is a nice complement to the dish. Definitely true gem to have on the east side. A must try!

My fiance and I enjoyed their Pho Dac Biet and Pho Tai.. The beef broth is delicious and the meat quality exceptional. This is now our local go-to spot for beef pho.Parking wasn't an issue for us, dining on a Saturday night at 8pm. However, I can see it being an issue earlier in the day. I'd say the dining experience outweighs any parking anxieties that may deter you from giving l coming here. We both would like to come back with family and friends and share this new restaurant with them. I think I'll try the bun bo hue next time I'm back.

Don't sleep on this pho spot. The broth is beefy and you can taste all the spices as well. It's not too sweet or salty, just the right amount of flavor. Has a very thin layer of beef tallow for that extra flavor. The chicken wing appetizer is a killer dish too. My new go to pho spot.

I've been here multiple times and have not gotten anything bad to say. If you live in this area you know good pho is hard to find and you would have to drive elsewhere. This spot is so good and is up there on my list. I would usually have to drive all the way to Story or berryessa to get good pho but I'm glad this place opened up. The pho soup is very good with perfect taste. The meat is tender and falls off the bone. The pho is sooo good.The BBH is good as well. The meat cuts are good and the soup is good. No pork blood if you are into that I prefer either.Parking can be tough but I haven't ran into the issue. Parking is also allowed after 4 at James Lick parking and also there is parking in the back of the store.The owner is really cool and nice. Try this place out you won't regret.