Pho 81

Hands down THE best Pho Broth I've ever had. My boyfriend introduced me and we go here every other Sunday or when we canAnd of course the customer service is amazing as always and very friendly. Couldn't recommend this place enough!

Thursday 10/03/2024Never knew about this spot until my good friend recommended it to me. I've never had any type of Vietnamese food before so this is my first legit experience.I made a call in order for takeout and got the large house special pho $15 and summer rolls $5.- Large house special pho* For takeout, it comes with 3 separate containers: the pho & meat, the broth, and vegetables & duck sauce.* It was my first time having pho and it was decent but none crazy. A 7/10 rating for me.- Summer rolls* I got this accidentally as I was expecting a spring roll with shrimp instead of pork. What I got was shrimp, lettuce, and noodle/rice that's wrapped up in some type of edible gel (is what I would call it) with a side of peanut sauce (I believe).* It was also my first time having summer rolls and it was solid (taste wise) but I wish I got the spring rolls instead. A 6.5/10 rating for me.Overall, its cool but nothing really impressed me.

9.21.24Aside from pho, they have rice, salad, and other noodle dishes. My dad and I each got a bowl of pho. This is his go-to pho restaurant. He says they put more meat than other restaurants. It was good and comparable to other pho restaurants. The Vietnamese ice coffee was good too. Service was fast and staff were friendly.

Pho 81 is my go-to pho restaurant in Montgomery County MD and has been for years. I've tried a few others but they don't seem to compare!I'm a beef pho fan myself, and I typically go for a brisket pho with all the extra toppings. The broth is delicious, and the meat is always perfectly cooked. I've had the chicken pho a few times as well, and it's also very flavorful. The noodles are a great texture and the portions are huge for the price. I like to get crispy spring rolls as well. The outside is really crispy and flakey, and the inside has meat and a variety of veggies, not just cabbage. They're a great addition to a bowl of delicious pho. The restaurant is large and clean and you can always find a table. The staff are hardworking and kind, and typically the food comes out quickly. Take out is great here too, and I never have any issues with the order.

Came for dinner with fam on a Monday night.Got summer rolls for the table which was fine. The dipping sauce wasn't bad but for some reason, not as sweet as I guessed. For pho, I got a small #7 since I wasn't that hungry going in. Toppings were fresh. The portion was very generous, for both noodles and meat. Considering the price, I was impressed. I do not know what prices are like in this area anymore, but you can't get a bowl in South Florida at this price point. Broth flavor was a bit different than what I grew up on but was still tasty to me, not bland. I wasn't feeling salty the next day either (pro or con?). We also made a bunch of little side requests and customer service was very good.

Decent spot to grab a bowl of pho when you're in the area. I got a small #12, which came with a decent amount of thinking sliced steak and flank. Sadly the broth wasn't flavorful. Garnishes were fresh which was a plus. The Summer rolls were okay too, with the rice paper being hard in some places. Definitely need to dip these in the peanut sauce. Service is friendly and food came out pretty quickly.

The food is good and reasonably priced. I like that there are small and large options to choose from for noodles. I definitely will go there again..

First time visiting very quiet during lunchtime, good menu selection for vegetarian options and most menu items are resonably price for the portions they serve for to go orders. I ordered from the Grilled Dishes: Grilled Chicken w/Vermicelli since today is my cheat day to eat carbs. Yummy, good portion size for lunch or dinner for one.Staff is very welcoming and helpful, and their music selection is on point a mixer of genre's.Very quaint spot inside with table service with waiters. I should point out that the service for your order wait time is very quick. Also parking is available in the general shopping area since this restaurant is in a shopping strip.Oops, I forgot to take pictures. Next time, I will provide some pics.I recommend Pho 81 and rate them 5

I've been here several times and get the pho 81 house special (pho đặc biệt) every single time and I definitely recommend it. It's one of the good pho restaurants in the area.This time, I decided to get the grilled beef and rice (thịt bò nướng) to try something different. They give very little meat with lots of rice, with one slice of tomato and cucumber and small amount of lettuce. Marinade of the meat was ok if anything. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend the rice dishes if this is what they usually provide.Service was ok. It gets busy on weekends so it's sometimes a wait for service. There's usually only one waiter and one busboy for 15+ tables.

Best pho in MoCo. Generous with the meats. Best broth hands down. Staff is chill. You can watch the fishies while you chow down. Never had a bad experience. Love you