Pho Lien Hoa

Pho done right.Efficiently run. Weekend lunch was busy. Cash only.The food hits the spot.

Food - I ordered shrimp/pork spring roll and bun bo hue. Both meh. Spring roll taste like they used yesterday's noodle. It was gummy and no veggies. It was just shrimp, pork, and noodle wrapped in rice paper. The sauce was ok. The bun bo hue was also lacking in the flavor area. Other than the initial chili taste, there was nothing. I had to add a lot of fish sauce, lime, and bit of hoisin. Also, pork tendon had hair .!!! Water is NOT free!!! It's only bottle water.Service - ok. Payment - only cash. I don't carry cash anymore since it's 2025. There's an ATM that charges $2.85[?]. They take Venmo.

I came here for dinner on a Wednesday night. It was empty when we got there a little after 6 but it got pretty busy.I ordered pho with steak and brisket and it was really good! Meat was very tender and the soup was delicious. I also tried the avocado smoothie which was delicious.They do only accept cash and there is an ATM with a $2.35 fee. Great service, food came out fast and lots of seating! A great spot for authentic Vietnamese food.

Excellent Vietnamese restaurant with authentic and delicious Vietnamese dishes like pho, vermicelli, broken rice, Bahn mi at reasonable prices - my only gripe is that they still require cash (even though their other locations like PHL 2 and 3 have gotten with the times and take card). Well, that's maybe part of the charm of this place. Service is very attentive and prompt, so maybe they make up for the cash requirement in that way. The exterior is sort of interesting and puzzling in that it's all black and prevents you from looking inside with those inside being able to look out like a one-way mirror. Inside is also quite spacious with many tables and cool wall paintings as well as other decorations (including a compartmentalized cow). An OKC local favorite! Just modernize already!!!

Love the pho, spring rolls, and Thai tea here! Make sure you have cash or be prepared to pull it from their ATM. Tots worth it though.

Service is always quick here. Staff are friendly. Food usually is great. I don't recommend the shredded chkn pho w.quail eggs (my 1st time trying something new). The chkn was too tough and chewy. Their BBH (bun bo hue, Hue style heef stew) was really good! Generous portions and lots of meat.

Pho Lien Hoa is still an excellent choice for Vietnamese pho noodle soup. It was my favorite Vietnamese restaurant to grab some pho for many years, but it's been overtaken by VII Asian Bistro by the time of this review. This is not to say that it's not good because it's still my go-to place for pho on days VII Asian Bistro closes (Sunday and annual 2 weeks family vacation). The difference maker ultimately boils down to the broth. While the broth at Pho Lien Hoa is umamic, it's on the lighter side; less savory, rich, and "meaty."What it lacks, it makes up for in abundance. Pho Lien Hoa got the pho noodles texture down, soft but "springy." They have the best meats, raw beef steaks and cooked meats. A side of the rare beef is worth the money. And their vegetables plate for the pho has more than at any other restaurants, guaranteed. The service is lightning quick, and I am using this word loosely at Pho Lien Hoa. They often forget your hot tea order and extra limes when asked. I also love their china set, very aesthetically pleasing. P.S. This is a cash only restaurant. There's an ATM for electronic withdrawal for a small fee at the cashier.

NOTE: This is a cash only place. They DO have an ATM on-site.Was glad to fine so many Pho places Vietnamese restaurants in Ok-City.Drove here for lunch'. The place is FILLED with the smell of Pho broth and other food items.1) The place was clean and overall welcoming. I was greeted and quickly sat. It smells strongly of Phon Broth.2) The menu is big. Lots of selections.3) Food was delicious. Enough said. I would return to this location again next time im in town.Cheers!

One of the older Pho joints in OKC. Funny story about this place over 32 years ago as a teenager I asked a friend about a good noodle shop and they told me about this place. I'm half Japanese and white so I came here to try it out, never having pho before. It was not what I was thinking way to tangy for me at the time and hated it. Years later i started to like Pho trying it here and there again. I even married a Vietnamese girl for over 10 years and been to Vietnam also with her. Now I'm with a Korean girl. Anyway to the food. The service when dead is great like this visit but when busy it's take some time to get feed. I got the beef ball Pho and a side of thin steak. Everything is great and fresh like it should be. Took many years to like pho and crave it time to time still one of the better Pho spots in the city.

Pho Lien is one of the best places I've ever had Pho at!! The serving sizes are amazingggg!!! I'm very excited for my next visit & will be back frequently! The restaurant was very clean and our food arrived quickly too!!