Pho Avenue

I only had the beef ball pho so my review is only based on that but I was surprised to see bun bo hue, bo kho and banh xeo on the menu. I'll definitely be back to try those. The pricing is typical for los altos/mountain view area. A business needs to make a living. But the portions were surprisingly tremendous. I got the regular size and I honestly felt like it was an extra large. The amount of noodles and meatballs I got were insane. Regretfully I couldn't finish all of it but I have no complaints about the broth as far as its authenticity. The meat ball is a bit different than what I'm used to at typical pho restaurants. This one was bigger and thicker but it's not far behind in quality/flavor, it was fine. I just moved to the area so glad to learn there's an authentic pho restaurant near by! I tried the one near mountain view costco and it was the best rated in this area but it was extremely disappointing. Will def be back to this one when I'm craving pho!

It doesn't get better than this!Order like a pro:* A1. Egg rolls* 11. Pho combo (I replace meatballs and tripe with more brisket)+add poached egg * Soda chanh ‍ (I ask for less sugar)You know pho is good when you can eat it without adding any sauces!And music is very chill. Great spot for lunch.

Beef Stew w/ Rice Noodles 3 flavorful soup, thin noodles, dry beefAmbience 3Service 3

This place is easy to miss when you're unfamiliar with the area. It's tucked in this tiny corner with a few other businesses that share a very small parking lot that doesn't look like there are enough spaces for everyone during lunch rush. I was fortunate to find one available parking spot because it was at the later end of lunchtime. The parking spots are a bit tight and there isn't much room to maneuver.The sign on the door says "no public restrooms". I always wonder if that means no restrooms for non-customers walking in , or whether that meant no restrooms at all even for paying customers. I found the inside of the restaurant to be dimly lit after walking through the front door. Maybe it is partly due to the sudden transition from sunny bright outdoors, but the it could definitely be more bright inside. There is some booth seating, some regular table seating, plus a long high top table. A TV is mounted near the front door showing video menu, cycling through different dishes There are also photos of menu items on the wall. I like visual menus like this as it helps me picture what I'm getting.I got the combination pho, my usual at most pho restaurants. The broth was good, not too oily. I thought they added a good amount of meat to the bowl, unlike some other places that skimp on this. I was eating the remaining noodles at the end of the bowl and still fishing out pieces of beef! Overall this was a positive experience and I would not hesitate to come back should I be in the neighborhood.

Pho Avenue has plenty of comfortable seating, quick service, and a nice atmosphere for a casual meal. I ordered the Pho Brisket & Tendon bowl and found the portions of meat and greens to be pretty generous compared to other casual pho restaurants. I'd highly recommend for a casual meal!

Nothing to call home aboutUnfortunately given the competitive food scene in the bay, I cannot say that their particularly good or anything special. It gets the job done. Soup is plain, meat is plentiful albeit a bit tough, and veggies are reasonably fresh. Prices are not bad. They are a humble business trying to make it, which I can respect. Decent place to stopby for a quick lunch

This restaurant is one of the most underrated places for pho in the city. The chicken pho was absolutely outstanding--flavorful with a subtle and fragrant broth. The addition of cilantro and lime made it exceptionally fresh and invigorating.The fresh rolls were another highlight. They were crispy, fresh, and incredibly filling, making for a perfect appetizer. I can't understand why this restaurant isn't more famous. We loved every aspect of our meal and the overall experience.We will definitely be coming back again. If you're a pho lover or just looking for a delightful dining experience, this hidden gem is a must-visit!

This has quickly become my favorite Vietnamese place! Clean, great service, and most of all very good food.1- Vegetarian spring rolls: excellent, great peanut sauce.2- Lemongrass spicy chicken stir fry- so flavorful and satisfying.3- Vegetarian pho: excellent, so fresh!Highly highly recommend this place if you're looking for delicious, fresh, wholesome Vietnamese food.

The combination Wonton noodle soup was a large portion enough for two meals. It came with two shrimps, beef meatballs and chicken. The broth was bland so adding housing sauce helped. Service was quick as my phone order was ready within 10 minutes during lunch time. Ambiance was fine, on the casual and darker side.

Swung by here for a lunch before NFC Champ game on sunday. We wanted to try out different vietnamese restaurants close to home to see which can be our emergency vietnamese goto restaurant if we had to get it fast!The parking lot here was pretty tiny so I guess was lucky to find a space right in front of the door. The restaurant didn't seem too packed but was not completely empty as well.We ended up ordering a vermicelli noodle (pork with egg roll), beef pho and guess what, more eggrolls! Yummy yummy! The thing I liked most about the restaurant was that the main course was plenty of food. If you read my other reviews, you'll know that I am a quantity over quality type. :) So, it definitely scratched that itch.For my noodle dish, I just poured in all the fish sauce and mixed it all together. The ratio of meat to noodle wasn't too bad even though there was a lot of noodles. I was still able to finish my dish and was satisfied from it. I didn't even have to eat anything until 8pm.My wife, however, wasn't able to finish her bowl of noodles though. The pho bowl looked small but this is one of those "looks can be deceiving" cases. It was packed with a lot of noodles. I am not sure how much meat was in there though but I didn't hear any complaints from her about not having enough meat. :) Usually she very picky about how the broth tastes but in this case she thought is wasn't bad. So, that's a good thing right?So far, we believe this is one of the best places in the area if we wanted to get our fix of vietnamese food.