Pho Tan Vinh

Happy to have found a solid pho place in downtown silver spring! My husband is a pho lover and he approves. He got the P10. Pho Tai, Nam, Gan, Sach. He said the broth was very good. I got the R5. Bun Cha Ha Noi (grilled pork marinated with fish sauce + vermicelli noodles). It was interesting because they don't serve it all in a bowl like I'm used to. You get a plate with the noodles and veggies, and the pork comes on the side. I poured the fish sauce from the pork onto the noodles and mixed in the veggies. Not sure if that's how you're supposed to eat it, but it was good! The grilled pork was very tasty. We also shared the shrimp summer rolls, which were good with the peanut sauce. Service was quick. The place was busy during dinner time on Sunday evening. I heard the table next to us ordering wine, which I've never heard of at a pho restaurant, so I guess it's classy too?! But the vibe is still very casual. Overall we're happy to have found a good pho restaurant near us!

The bad reviews really seem like fluke experiences people had. we've had 0 major issues. Just remember to wait to be seated. My small nitpicks are at the end. Solid 3.75 stars.Don't let the negative comments fool you, this place is nice. It's a good simple place for dinner. Service is prompt and attentive and the Pho an Bahn Mi are tasty as are the starters. We recommend the pork and Beef bahn mi and the Fish cake (which is kind of like a patty of sorts. It's hard to describe but tasty) and any seasonal roll.The meat on our bahn Mis on Friday was perfect, and I loved the slightly smoky flavor. The Winter Roll appetizer needed a little punch of something inside, but the sauces all helped (you get sriracha, a "seasoning sauce" that's basically soy sauce, and another at the table). It was still really nice. When we came a few months ago, we loved the Pho as well. My little nitpick across the two visits is that sometimes the service dips a smidge in promptness. It's still very attentive and kind, but keep that in mind. You'll still get whatever you need in sufficient time. It's just not the kind of bustling place where servers are constantly milling about.

The food here is something to RAVE about! The pho broth here was so good, some places don't have great broth but I would not say that about Pho Tan Vinh! The customer service here was also so kind and quick! I would definitely recommend this place if you're stopping in for concert or just in town or live in town!

The pho here is very good, especially on a cold winter day. The broth is very flavorful and meat fresh. The service was wonderful and let me order while my friend was still in her way. Inside, there is bright lighting and much seating and wasn't too packed when I went.

I called in a vegetarian PHO without Tofu at 6:25 pm. When I arrived 10 minutes later it wasn't ready.I walked to my car that was parked illegally only to realize my broth wasn't hot. I went back and requested someone in leadership. A lady came from the back and said we were busy, we are sorry, etc. I also asked why the broth wasn't hot and she said the lid expands. We'll get different lids or wrap it in plastic wrap!I was charged a bag fee and a container fee. Great customer service would have been a discount or a refund.Additionally, the menu prices need to be updated. All the photos are attached to reflect my review and experience.I am a Chef with a degree in culinary arts. The customer is "ALWAYS" right. Excuses only satisfy those who make them. I WILL NEVER PATRONIZE THIS ESTABLISHMENT AGAIN IN LIFE.

Used to come here in high school as it is in walking distance from the Metro and what used to be City Place mall. I ordered the chicken pho and the crispy spring rolls. The broth was amazing for the flavor and I added Sriracha and Hoisin sauce to perfect it. I usually get to go boxes but nope I finished it all. It's really still as good as it was in high school. The staff was nice and attentive. It was quiet when we went on an early Tuesday evening.

Disappointing!!I ordered the PhoTai Nam med rare eye round with slow cooked brisket small size. They are not kidding when they give you a small. It's the portion for a kid. The broth was boring. Meat was tough or mealy. Didn't even put chopsticks in my to go bag?! Paid too much for a tasteless meal. The Pho at Beltsville, MD is 100x better and less expensive. Do not waste your effort (in a very difficult area) or hard earned money because you get ripped off!

After arriving in Silver Spring from DC, I dropped my suitcases off at the hotel just down the street and stopped here for a bite to eat. At the time I arrived, I was the only one in the dining room. By the time I got my food, three more tables had been filled with diners. Quite a few people picked orders as well. The shrimp soup was very good and flavorful. I do wish they had cleaned the shrimp a little better. But the broth was flavorful and delightful. Those summer rolls were bomb! Bursting with veggies and flavor. Not pictured, I did have a strawberry smoothie. The menu offered boba, but unfortunately they were out that day. Overall a chill atmosphere. There was a tv in the corner playing a Spanish-speaking comedy; I found it pretty funny. The service was quick and friendly. They do have a full bar, which appears to be open all day.

I have visited many times for to go and on site. Love their Phos and attentive service.

Just a pleasant surprise. I have been sick all week and finally forced myself to eat something. I just moved downtown and this place was within walking distance. I got the chicken pho ga and it was both light and delicious with big umami flavor from a chicken bone based broth and I tasted some bouillon base as well. Can't wait to go back!