Dao’s Vietnamese Restaurant Menu

  • Soup
  • Fried Rice
  • Chicken Entrees
  • Beef Entrees
  • Seafood Entrees
  • Vegetarian Entrees
  • Assorted Entrees
  • Side Order

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  • Soup
  • Fried Rice
  • Chicken Entrees
  • Beef Entrees
  • Seafood Entrees
  • Vegetarian Entrees
  • Assorted Entrees
  • Side Order

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  • Gabriel W.

    The wife and I have been coming here quite a lot recently, as she has been on a Pho fix and I generally do what she tells me to. You know, because I love her. So after much searching for her favorite Pho she and I both have to agree that this is our favorite in town, though I think we have slightly different reasoning. We both like the 12-C. That's rare beef with vegetables. She like's Dao's because she feels its the best quality Pho in Tucson. I feel its very very good quality, maybe there's one broth that I like better, BUT I like the 12-C because it has both the rare beef and the added vegetables in it. It has cabbage and broccoli and carrots, etc. Most places don't offer something comparable. Recently, I have been veering away from the Pho menu to try some of the other things this place has to offer. The clay pot entrees I have enjoyed very much, in particular the ginger chicken. The chicken itself was a little rubbery, but if you LOVE ginger like I LOVE ginger, then you will LOVE this dish. Delicious. We always get boba teas to go. This place offers some of the better boba in Tucson, so I highly recommend it. So far the Pho is the best thing that I've had here, but since we go so often I am going to continue my exploration of the menu a bit longer before I return to where I started. I do enjoy a restaurant that affords me that opportunity, though!

    (4)
  • Rich Y.

    Update: it's an easy decision to not come here. You can find better food elsewhere. Rich's recommendation: avoid.

    (1)
  • Alana J.

    In my opinion, best pho in Tucson. This place is delicious. I love it here. I only very recently discovered pho, and have made it my life's work to try all the pho in Tucson. While I have found some exceptional places, this one just takes the cake! Now, what I usually get is the rare beef slices with veggies (12c on the menu), and it is hands down the best pho I've had. I did have the rare beef slices sans veggies the first time, and it was also spectacular, but those veggies add new textures and yummy flavors into something that was already delicious. The boba teas are a delight as well. I get the green tea with pearls, which is my standard whenever I get a boba, and this one also happens to be the best I've had in Tucson. It's not super sweet, which I enjoy, and the pearls are the perfect size and consistency. Me gusta a lot. The service is always good. The servers don't hover around you and you get your drinks and food in a timely manner. The restaurant itself is cute and somewhat minimal, with a cool fish tank, neat paintings on the walls, really nothing fancy. But hey, if they want to focus solely on making the best pho in all of the city instead of fancier chairs, that's fine and dandy with me! It's quick enough that I can meet my husband here on his lunch break and have him get back to work on time, but I've never felt rushed to leave. In the words of The Terminator, "I'll be back!"

    (5)
  • Eleana H.

    Very disappointed, came here the other day.. a large boba is DOUBLE the price so $3.50 x 2, and then there is an additional $1.08 charge for extra boba.. I am so confused, there are multiple things wrong with this. How can a large boba be $7.00? this is unheard of, and if anything if I'm paying for double the amount of boba to begin with, why is there an additional $1 and some change charge for extra boba? Additionally, the lychee boba I ordered to go was not full when it was given to me. (See pictures for reference). Even though I like the food here, I am extremely upset with the way they are doing business here.. $8.00 for a large boba is simply ridiculous.

    (1)
  • Dani G.

    I had a very tasty lunch served my an amiable young man. The Boba tea wasn't my favorite, but my rice bowl more than made up for it. Two different kinds of tasty pork atop a bowl of veggies and rice noodles served with fish sauce.. light, delicious, and filling.

    (4)
  • Javier L.

    The Pho Tai is a must have in my book! I recently introduced one of my co-workers to this place. I hate being that person who recommends a restaurant only to have it be mediocre or "eh, just okay." Luckily though, she enjoyed it and I'm not the only one who agrees that this place is perfect for lunch. **Be Sure to check out their spring rolls - they're refreshing.

    (4)
  • Rich R.

    Love this place...if your looking for great "Thai" food this is the place...also the Vietnamese and Chinese menu items are awesome too...

    (5)
  • M. M. G.

    Had a big lunch group with a couple of elderly ladies with walkers, they couldn't have been nicer and more accommodating. Moved tables together in a good location for easy access for our guests, were very patient with the ordering and the food was excellent. A lot of variety at our table, the pho (of all types) was authentic, tasty and with the right accompaniments, the chicken satay was good and a crispy noodle dish was unique and very very good. Don't think you can go wrong with either the food or the service here, it's our 'go to' place for Vietnamese cuisine.

    (5)
  • Aly K.

    Today was my first time trying Dao's Tai Pan's cuisine, and I am glad I did. A co-worker recommended this place to me and he was right. I loved the meal I had. I had the Pho Tai, which was rice noodle soup with slices of beef steak, and it was really good! It was a pretty big bowl and everything was under $10, so very inexpensive. I liked the idea of putting the vegetable sides in myself, it made it seem more personalized, just for me. (This is a review for their take out food, I have yet to step in to their restaurant.)

    (4)
  • Caitlin V.

    There wasn't anything special about this place. I'm used to Miss Saigon or out of state Vietnamese places. The pho was average, the rice meals were limited, and I tried the thai curry, which had a bit too much salt. My boyfriend had a clay bowl of peppered chicken and he said it was like paying $10 for a meal he could have made at home. The food wasn't bad, but it was average and I don't want to pay for average. That's what my kitchen is for ;)

    (3)
  • Arielle W.

    My friend and I were pretty skeptical of this restaurant because the rating, but it actually deserves more stars and great ratings. We went on a limb going here, or so we thought, because we were really wanting pho and Ha Long Bay was closed. Originally, we were going to go with Snow Pea because it had a higher rating than this restaurant. We later found out we made a better choice getting pho from here. Another plus, the servers are very polite and courteous. It doesn't normally take too long for us to get service and our food.

    (5)
  • Nappy H.

    Food is consistently on point! Most meals are under 10$ and they have a drive through! I always get the Pho, which is probably the best in that part of town fo Sho! If you want to treat yourself, have a Boba! Green apple is my fav and it is like a slushy with tapioca gel spheres at the bottom to slurp through the oversized straw. Constantly patroned by the medical staff that works by there, they show that this place is no fluke!

    (4)
  • Nick T.

    Horrible logistics. I was right behind a man to order pickup. He ordered probably 5 dishes and I ordered 1 pad thai. I waited 30 minutes for simple pad thai just because they cooked that man's food before me. They should have cooked mine first because I had the short order. Lack of basic restaurant common sense!

    (2)
  • Jesse N.

    Just came for the pho. It was really good. I had seafood pho but the shrimp, scallops, and imitation crab weren't as flavorful as I'd have liked. Still outstanding. The place is really low key. Seating isn't fancy. There a few tables outside which was nice since we had our dog. Service was kind and prompt. Probably the fastest serving of pho I've ever had. Good thing too cuz we were hungry and didn't want to wait!!

    (4)
  • James P.

    I really don't come to this restaurant for Pho, however I do stop by whenever I am near by this restaurant. Pho tastes great, boba is awesome and the prices are extremely reasonable. Service is always attentive and quick. If you ever happen to drive by this place, stop and go in for a nice quick fresh meal.

    (5)
  • Gene H.

    I come here just about once a week for lunch. Good place to get away from work and enjoy some oriental food. They've got lots of options from pho, rice, noodle, to some unique Vietnamese dishes. Friendly and quick services

    (4)
  • Kevin S.

    This was recommended by a coworker. Excellent pho. Good service. I have been to a few places in town and this is the best for pho (I haven't tried anything else here because it was so good). The boba tea is supposed to be excellent according to people I have eaten with.

    (5)
  • Brian D.

    Dao's Tai Pan's.......upon entrance party of four were greet and seated. Server was asking us for drinks four waters with lemon wedge and two mango boba. There menu Vietnamese,Chinese and small Thai menu. We were there at 6pm and ready to order first rice paper wrapped spring roll shrimp that is #1 Goi cuon tom thit. Really good with hoisin sauce and peanuts on top small bowl. #11pho xe lua....extra large bowl....raw beef thin slice,thin noodles some veggies and bowl of Asian basil,bean sprouts and jalapeño. Pho bowl of deliciousness. Add order house fried rice,always my fav. Sure enough ate it all included that extra large bowl. Do I have twins stomach,maybe. My lady order lemongrass beef small bowl. As for my two friends.....dunno what they had but said was Goooooood. Servers was attentive to our refills drinks. Food didn't take long,party of four about six mins to our table. Prices is alright and there food is what counts. Would come back again.........

    (5)
  • NikO D.

    I ordered the dry noodle dish that comes w/ charbroiled pork and a Vietnamese egg roll. It tasted decent, but I wish they used a mixture of different greens like other places. It was mostly iceberg lettuce here. They use a slightly thicker rice noodle than most of the other places in town. The pork had good flavor, but was cut really thin, so it was a bit dry. Also, there wasn't much pork. I have ordered this dish at other places, and I usually get at least double the amount of meat....for the same price. ^__^ The egg roll was really good tho. The after taste strangely reminded me of a freshly fried donut! :) Fish sauce was pretty good, and I love that my dish came with a pretty large bowl of it! Not stingy like some places! ;) Service was fast, but it waiter was a little bit pushy and looked like he was bored. ^__^ He brought us out check while we were still eating. We wanted to order some drinks to go. He seemed upset that he had to redo our check. We ordered one of their specialty drinks....I forgot the name, but it was Vietnamese iced coffee w/ boba and whipped cream. Terrible. The boba was mushy, not chewy. Also, it lacked that subtle sweet flavor that boba should have on its own. Even the coffee itself tasted off. Didn't taste like Vietnamese coffee. No condensed milk flavor. Plus, the whipped cream took up about a third of the cup since they didn't use a dome lid. Kinda felt ripped off. :(

    (3)
  • Paul C.

    Quick service, great variety on the menu, and good atmosphere for a little place in a strip mall. I tried the pho with steak and meatball, and it was delicious.

    (5)
  • Darrell T.

    Having the Beef And Veggie Pho !!! Soooooo Good. The broth is perfectly seasoned. Highly recommend this place.

    (5)
  • Mary V.

    Pho with chicken and vegetables was fantastic. Husband had Bun with beef and lemon grass and loved it! Worth the trip across town.

    (5)
  • Michele J.

    I'm a fan and a half! I am here religiously once a month for the Origami Meet-up class. I love their summer rolls (shrimp and pork) and green salad with bean sprouts. I can eat two orders of the summer rolls (you get two per order). You can either order at the counter or have them meet you at your table. The staff is very friendly and prompt. I have tried their pho soup and it is a huge portion! It is better as a lunch spot, not tailored for an evening experience, in my opinion.

    (4)
  • Tera E.

    First review of 2014! Yum! I swear I'm on a mission to try every place in Tucson that sells Pho and/or Boba. We finally stopped in here the other day... Dao's Tai Pan's has been bookmarked on my Yelp account for a while. We started with the fresh rolls which were great as expected. I really liked the sauce it came with and they were a good size. Price is pretty standard. Next up was Pho Tai with.. vegetables? Yep! Haven't noticed that on a menu before. I really liked that the Pho also had broccoli, carrots, cabbage, etc in addition to the bean sprouts. I'll be back for that, it definitely adds a little more nutrition and bulk to the soup. Normally I'm left with a lot of broth but this soup was so packed with ingredients I finished the broth before the noodles! I also really liked the Thai iced tea with boba. It didn't look as creamy as some of the others I've had to I was a little skeptical but it tasted fine to me. I'm also digging that they have a drive through! Even easier to pick up a boba while running errands in the area :) My fiance got the sesame chicken and said it was good but he didn't like how their menu has a lot of up charges for things, like fried rice etc. That didn't bother be but he said he felt like you could bring up the price of your dish significantly if you weren't paying attention. Overall it isn't the cheapest Pho I've had but seems to be standard for the area and good for the quality! I thought the service was decent but the people who were working seemed pretty unhappy to be there, perhaps because it was New Year's day? Either way.. we plan to come back :)

    (4)
  • Kathy N.

    Pho, the magic elixir that cures all. And they do it right at Dao's. I've always been a big fan of pho and have tried numerous Vietnamese restaurants for that cure-all bowl of deliciousness but keep coming back to Dao's as I have found none better. The broth is clean and light and my absolute favorite is the 12C - thin slices of beef and fresh vegetables. And to be perfectly honest, my five star rating is for the pho because I really have no desire to eat anything else when I'm there. Dao's can get really busy during the lunch hour and all the tables fill up. The servers are pleasant and fairly quick. My perfect lunch hour is getting a table under one of the ceiling fans (I get hot when I eat my pho!), a big steaming bowl of 15C and a green apple boba afterwards. I just love that they have a drive up window at Dao's and that I can take pho home on occasion. The broth comes in a nice styrofoam container separate from the ingredients of rice noodles, raw beef and veggies. The basic condiment plate of Asian basil, cilantro, bean sprouts, limes and jalapenos is included as well as a small container of sauce that is the perfect blend of Sriracha and hoisin sauce. If you've never tried pho, you're missing out. And if you've never tried the pho at Dao's, you're TRULY missing out.

    (5)
  • Rose P.

    Love the Bun! Fresh springs rolls are my favorite in town. Pho is great too! Love this place

    (5)
  • Rachel L.

    I am a huge fan of Vietnamese food and they know how to do it right. I love pork bun and that's what I always get there. The service here is excellent and the food was served very fast. It's a great place to have lunch because they'll get you served quickly and back to work in time. My sister and I sat next to two monks last time, so well...it's monk approved. :)

    (5)
  • Mark S.

    I have not had much exposure to Vietnamese food. I, of course, have heard of Pho and had it from a buffet once. Other Vietnamese dishes had never graced my palate.... and now I am wondering why. My Bun Ga Sate consisted of a nicely marinated and grilled piece of chicken atop rice vermicelli with julienned cucumbers, mint, peanuts and some other fresh herbs/greenery. Bean sprouts came alongside a little container of a slightly sweet sauce laced with julienned carrot and, possibly, daikon. I, at first, gingerly applied the sauce after I tasted. I then decided the sauce was so good, I dumped it all over the dish, mixed in the bean sprouts and made a beeline for the Sriracha. Much slurping ensued (good thing I was at home, having done takeout) while I feebly attempted using chopsticks. I gave up and used a spoon to collect every last delicious bit. I alternated back and forth between the extremely fresh rice paper wrapped spring roll, that held shrimp, pork and more of that fresh greenery, and was ceremoniously being dunked in the provided peanut sauce. If you think of Asian food as stuff from steam tables with veggies, rice, noodles and meat in heavy sauces then you will find a Vietnamese dish of this kind to be a nice, fresh and healthier alternative. A lot of the other reviews of Dao's talk about their Pho... I am getting that next time.

    (5)
  • Kevin C.

    I live 3.3 miles diving distance away and they said that would cost me an extra 5$. Not worth it. Looks like someone else will be getting my business.

    (1)
  • Alex Z.

    Always good food. Quick service. And friendly people. Normally order sesame chicken and crab puffs and a #12 pho. Really good sauce on the chicken and stays crunchy. Pho has a rich broth, fresh ingredients and is huge! Definitely recommend.

    (5)
  • Roland W.

    I enjoy the pho here at Tai Pan's. The broth is consistently the same and it is delicious. I get their slice rare steak bowl every time (see my photos) and been coming by for years. The mint/jalapeno/cilantro/bean sprout side with the pho is always very fresh. Service is great and the location is wonderful, midtown very close to the Park Place mall. The Chinese dishes there are only okay. There are much better places elsewhere if you feel like Chinese. We always were able to find seating and fast service.

    (4)
  • Feliz B.

    One of my favorite places to order from. They deliver which is convenient and the food is good. I usually get the bun with pork and egg roll or one of the Pho dishes. Their boba teas are great and never watered down. Highly recommend this place.

    (5)
  • Eye S.

    I've been here quite a few times and I've never been disappointed.... until today. We waited about 15 minutes before I finally got up and grabbed our own menu off the front counter. They were very busy so it wasn't a big deal. We made our choices and waited another 15 minutes for the waitress to take our drink order but by then we knew what we wanted to eat. After another 10 minutes we still hadn't received 3 waters! The party sitting next to us was also restless yet the party that came in after us already had their drinks. After watching waitresses walk by us for another 15 minutes, we gave up and left. Add it up! 55 minutes and not even a glass of water! It's a shame because their food is INCREDIBLE! They need 2-3 more helpers and this place would be A+

    (2)
  • Shelly T.

    My sister brought me here for lunch. Part of my family is Vietnamese so I grew up eating a lot of this type of food. My favorite being Pho! I always get 13A from Tai Pan's. It's delicious, not overly seasoned, the noodles are perfect, and they serve generous portions. I love this place! Five stars! Just as an update I've been going here for a year now and I wish I could add another star! I keep going back for the pho. Always hot and fresh and the perfect cold weather food. The waitresses there are always happy and it makes me feel good to be able to eat there. Love the staff and the food. The spring rolls and crab puffs are my favorite appetizers and honestly I crave the pho.

    (5)
  • Joy P.

    Everytime i'm down and feeling under the weather my go to cure is a big bowl of Pho. We drove around and found this place close by. I got the large bowl of Pho Dac Biet and hubby ordered the beef pad thai. First off, if you would order off of their menu it's better to let them know the number corresponding the item you're ordering. We got our orders messed up, our server brought us two bowls of pho instead of one. She thought my hubby ordered the pho tai instead of pad thai! That misunderstanding is quickly fixed. Their prices is also reasonable and the interior is that of your normal asian restaurant. When i got my bowl of pho the aroma itself is very engaging. The meat variety with their thinly sliced goodness made me just go in and pig out. The broth is very well seasoned together with the rice noodle it comes with it. I think i ate that bowl in just under 5mins and golly it's so filling and cleared my sinus. On the other hand though, our search for pad thai we're so used to eating still falls flat. Their pad thai is lacking with sauce and a bit on the dry side. Serving is also just right for one person, no room for take homes if you wanted to. They also use the thick rice noodle which i don't really prefer on my pad thai. Having said all of these, my hubby decides not to come back here again solely because of their pad thai, but me on the other hand is sold with their pho and will definitely come back for it.

    (3)
  • Tony F.

    We decided to try this place on a suggestion from a friend. I had the chicken pad thai which was pretty bland and you couldn't even taste the peanut sauce. I had to add sriracha just to get something out of the dish. My girl had the green curry chicken which was much much tastier. It was very well presented too with a good mixture of vegetables. Not the best I've had, but still tasty. They were also a little chinsy on the amount of coconut milk they put into their thai teas. If I were to go back, definitely recommend the green curry chicken. On a side note, the service was very friendly and fast.

    (3)
  • Jennifer H.

    Do you like pho on the quick.....COME HERE Service is great and food is GOOD. This is my go-to place for Pho in Tucson.

    (5)
  • Will M.

    Dao's is a world apart from other Asian eateries. Forget the same menu items with a different sign out front, the flavors here are traditional but fresh and distinctive. The atmosphere is energetic and uplifting let alone comfortable, clean and bright. I have been visiting for years and the staff is consistently kind, attentive and prompt. They have free wi-fi, well spread out tables, fair prices and an accessible parking lot. Don't hesitate to stop here and eat!

    (4)
  • David Y.

    NO! NO! NO! I ordered Pho here. What can go wrong, right? Vietnamese dish at a Vietnamese restaurant. The broth was off. The noodles tasted gross. The meat (which is suppose to be rare) was already overcooked when the waitress brought my dish out. How does that happen?! So sad. The air-circulation here was not circulating. Very muggy. I'm still a fan of getting Pho at Miss Saigon over on Campbell.

    (1)
  • Larry B.

    Mmm. I recommend you start with an order of two spring rolls with shrimp and port (#1 on the Vietnamese menu). Extra tasty with the sweet hoisin sauce on the table. For dinner we ordered from the Thai menu. We liked the Ginger Chicken in Pot -- tasty bits of chicken with a side of steamed veggie (I went Paleo and skipped the rice). My bride had the Vietnamese crepe, which is a kind of eggy taco thing with pork and veggies inside. And *of course* she had a mango boba tea, which was totally awesome.

    (4)
  • Allison M.

    The pho ...I get 12a....is superb! Its like comfort food your mom gives you when your sick. .the broth is excellent. ..service excellent, don't forget to get their bubble tea which is a smoothie type drink with big tapioca pearls inside...lushious! Great service, they need to crank the ac up a bit its always a bit warm in there...great bang for your buck! I go about 2/3 times a month there...

    (5)
  • Jinyan G.

    The Pho there is delicious!

    (4)
  • Meagan T.

    Very authentic food. The Pho Dac Biet was and has always been my favorite, and it was made very light here which is what I prefer. Next time I would order the Pho Xe Lua (XL) since I know I could finish it. The atmosphere is very nice and clean as well.

    (5)
  • Alma R.

    First time here and definitely won't be my last. I had been in search of a low key place that offered a wide variety of asian cuisine specifically pho. I had the PHO TAI RAU, rare slices of beef steak and vegetables. My fiancee had the mongolian beef with a side of fried rice. Both were great! My pho was the perfect temperature and noodles were cooked to perfection when brought out to me. A little light on the vegetables but a great overall serving. They also provide a side of herbs, sauces and chili sauces. My fiancees food was very light yet flavorful. Everything had a very fresh and clean taste. Can't wait to try more of their menu. The location itself offers take out, dine in, drive thru and delivery.

    (4)
  • Sterling S.

    Awesome place. Delivery was fast and the food came well packaged and most importantly, DELICIOUS. Savory broth and fresh vegetables. I was going to take pictures but I couldn't wait; it smelled soooo good.

    (5)
  • Mimi M.

    I can't always say that I am wowed by the service but usually it's alright. I can always say that I am a BIG fan of their pho, (I think it is the best in Tucson by far) and that their fresh spring rolls, (I really like the tofu ones) are awesome!! Tai Pan's is not fancy but it's a great place to go for some excellent pho at a fabulous price!

    (4)
  • Ken Z.

    Very good service, nice location and a nice bowl of soup. Great prices, $8 for enough soup for two. We will return.

    (4)
  • Bob C.

    This place is close to my house so I really wish I could say that I like it. Perhaps it depends on what you get, but I have had 2 to 3 decent meals and 2 really nasty meals, the last one today. I threw most of it out. I officially give up on this place. I can't believe some folks rate their food "incredible", it's so not.

    (2)
  • Tara S.

    Food was ok, pretty standard. I got the Pad Thai and I enjoyed it. My son got the chicken Satay, which he normally enjoys, he wouldn't eat it. I thought he was just overreacting, so I took a bite. The chicken was thick and tasteless. The peanut sauce was bland. We also got crab puffs which were good. I probably wouldn't go back, too many other great Asian restaurants around.

    (3)
  • Becky B.

    Food is generic. Not bad, but certainly not above 2 star quality. Got the Green Curry Chicken, Almond Chicken, and vegetable egg rolls. All decent and came out hot. But just not amazing or even noteworthy. Rice was crunchy, which was disappointing. Service was slow but friendly. If you just really need typical Chinese food and don't want to put on a clean shirt, this is your place. If you don't want to put on pants they even have a drive-thru.

    (2)
  • Melinda C.

    Not a bad place to grab a quick bite to eat if you're hungry for Chinese food.

    (3)
  • Adley V.

    This place would definitely be a five star rating but it is a little pricier than some of the other pho places on the Eastside. (maybe by a dollar or two, depending on the dish) Dao's has a very robust Vietnamese and Chinese menu. If you like boba there are several flavors to choose from. The staff is very friendly. Free Wi-fi and super a clean bathroom. If you're a vegetarian, they do make an all veggie pho that's pretty legit. My favorite dish is the grilled pork over vermicelli noodles served with a sliced Vietnamese egg roll. Add some siracha and you've got a killer dish that'll make you want to come back.

    (4)
  • Teez G.

    Ordered the #22 I think. It was the smallest portion I have eaten for a Vietnamese restaurant. I ordered a coffee with bobba. The coffee was okay... the bobba was bland. Overall the experience was meh...

    (3)
  • Hayli G.

    I just got a Thai Tea Boba from here. Sooo good. I've tried many places around Tucson looking for really good boba tea, and honestly it has been many disappointments. Bing's Boba Tea, Takamatsu, a few weird little asian places - and this is the best. The tapioca is sweet and perfectly chewy. The tea is strong without being too overpowering, and just the perfect sweetness. So happy I found this place, I will be coming here for my boba tea cravings :)

    (5)
  • Clara B.

    We had the Vietnamese spring rolls, Bun Bo Xao Xa Ot (rice vermicelli with lemongrass and vegetables, a sweet vinegar sauce), Orange Beef with rice and Moo moo gai pan. This was the best Vietnamese food I've had, it was truly delicious, not overcooked or undercooked. The portions were slightly smaller than many Asian/Chinese restaurants but I prefer quality to quantity, so I can only say good things. Although we didn't dine in and ordered take-away, the atmosphere was nice, clean, simple and bright. They have a new favorite customer.

    (5)
  • Tricia F.

    This restaurant is right across the street from my house, so the location is super convenient for me. It's always sparkling clean in here, and all the employees are very friendly. The only thing that I have had from here is the chicken pho, which is pretty good. I only wish they would give you basil leaves along with everything else. They also have boba tea here; I wish they had more flavors, but I recommend Tropical Storm!

    (4)
  • Mike S.

    Coming from the Northwest, I have been so desperate to find a legit Asian Cuisine restaurant... We'll, I finally found a quick, clean and tasty Vietnamese joint in Tucson of all places. Great Spring Rolls, Bun Ga and Bubble Tea. A must!

    (4)
  • Craig P.

    The pho here is great. Go extra big and spicy or go home. Lots of other awesome Vietnamese choices as well. Fresh and fried spring rolls are both good as well. Finish off with a little boba and your day trip to Saigon is complete.

    (5)
  • Kalyn W.

    The food and Pho was really pretty bland. Maybe we got it on an off night. No atmosphere, just a functional restaurant. I can't imagine wanting to go back. It was my 2nd time. The first time I went on a Living Social deal. Really, for me nothing special here.

    (1)
  • Brian C.

    I was near St. Jose' s so I came here for lunch. I and two other people were in the place. I ordered the Vietnamese Spring rolls, Seafood and vegetable rice noodle soup, and a Vietnamese Iced Milk Coffee. Service was prompt from taking the order to receiving the spring rolls. When I received the coffee I wasn't sure how to proceed. The wait person may have been the owner walked me through the steps. (very good by the way!) Everything was great, service prompt, place was very clean, always a good sign for me. Asked a younger female who worked there if they had veggie or vegan options? She stated yes, but you will need to ask since it is not indicated on the menus, good for those who want veggie broth not beef. Over all I would go bad again.

    (4)
  • Huntting B.

    Nice diner place. Seems to have a big to-go business. Right sauces at the table. Two off putting things, however, is that it does viet and chinese food and had cookies, like chocolate chip looking guys at the register. American music from the 80s abounds! On the menu you'll find one bahn mi, standard pho options, bun, viet crepes, sinh to, and a vietnamese crepe (he's pretty expensive though at 8 bucks compared to 7 for the pho tai) actually the rolls are pretty pricey too at 5 bucks. So if you want cheap eats stick to the staples. Yeah...so...skip this place when it's all said and done there are plenty of other alternatives. If you're here for the crepe or boba then you might enjoy it. Contrary to the review that I read when I stepped in here, the Pho is not spicy, it's actually pretty darned flavorless. When I read that one, I got excited, I've been finding a lot of places using black pepper (or some form of pepper) in their pho and it is starting to grow on me. So...all in all...Meh...very Meh

    (2)
  • Laura C.

    I gave this place a shot the other day and was pleasantly surprised! I ordered my usual pho that I get everywhere else and was not disappointed. It wasn't as good as another place I go, but still pretty tasty. I also ordered spring rolls, the peanut sauce was better than I've had anywhere else. Boba tea was good, I always get the slushy, this one was a little runny but the pearls were chewy and sweet, just like I like em! Service was very fast. The thing that stood out the most is that there is also Chinese cuisine here. I noticed a dish; the cashew chicken, which is served in a roasted,halved, hollowed out pineapple and served to guests. Presentation is beautiful. I think I will try that when I go back. Restaurant is clean clean clean! Seriously I will look hard around a restaurant to see how clean it is, nooks and crannies and such, and this place didn't have a speck of dust in it. Very nice.

    (4)
  • Christina T.

    I've eaten here many times and I've always gotten the number 18. Lots of veggies and very fresh plus you can get the rice vermicelli with chopped up spring rolls or tofu in it. They also have almond cookies for only a dollar or two for like 5 or 6 cookies. They are always very quick- the food comes out less than 5 mins after I order it. Decent prices for the amount of food you get. Tai Pan's is a nice healthy alternative to other restaurants!

    (5)
  • Stacy L.

    The service was really good here! The pho was not the best I've ever had, but there were many items on the menu and I'd be willing to go back and try something else!

    (3)
  • Dan J.

    I ate here once about 8 years ago and the group I was with *raved* about the soup - "you HAVE to try the soup, Dan!" And so I tried the soup. I recall it was really good, but not being a "just soup for lunch" guy I wish I'd gotten something else. So I came back! And this time I went with something a little more traditional - sate chicken on vermicelli. I added an eggroll and a thai chi tea and dug in. First, the tea was out of this world. In my fourty years of beveraging, I may have found a new favorite. The mix of spices and tea and cream (or milk or whatnot) they put in was heavenly. I'd give Dao's five stars just for that. Apparently their drinks are worth mentioned separately since they have such a large selection, and I saw numerous customers walk in, go to the counter, and order just drinks. Yummy doesn't do it justice but it'll have to do. The eggroll was an eggroll - regular yumminess level, with a good sauce. Do be do. Not much to say. The sate chicken was heavenly. Grilled and seasoned, it came out on a large bowl of vermicelli and various lettuce's, with slices of cucumber and carrots. On the side was... some sort of clear sauce, with thinly shredded carrots mixed in. I wasn't what it was but it tasted sweet and delicious. I dipped a few bites right in the bowl then elected to just dump about half right into the bowl of chicken et al. I gobbled it all up - and by all I mean all the chicken. The bowl of vermicelli was far too big for me - I only got about halfway through before I cried uncle. Now... I don't know how you're *supposed* to pay. But for me, I waited about 5 minutes, watching as my waitress went from the back to the front a few times. I saw another patron head to the counter and so I followed suit. Another waitress greeted me at the counter, asked if everything was good (it was!) and shuffled through the tickets to find mine. I paid and all was well. As I had a waitress and she took my order, brought my food, it seemed odd that she wouldn't bring me a check - but who knows. Not I, clearly. But I can adapt, as well as walk the 8 paces to the counter. And yum! Did I mention the Thai Chi Tea?? Oh right... *points to the 5 stars*

    (5)
  • Evan M.

    Good pho, the portions were large and the broth flavorful, although the cuts of meat weren't the best. However, fast and friendly service and reasonable prices somewhat made up for that.

    (3)
  • Brad H.

    Just went there for lunch as I was at the library next door. This was my first pho, so I was unsure as to what I would get. I had the pho with "rare beef," no tendons or tripe for me. The beef was not rare, but cooked and that was OK with me. It was sliced thin and was tender and tasty. I really enjoyed the noodles. There was some kind of greens in the soup and I think it may have been some sort of mint or lemon grass or something along with sliced onions. The broth was very tasty. The only thing I found that was not quite good for me was the oil in the soup from frying the beef. But that was not a big deal. The noodles were the flat, thin kind. Really good. It comes with a plate of bean sprouts, mint, and a couple of slices of jalapeno. The restaurant itself is clean, pleasant, and modern. Very nice. I will go again sometime. They also have Chinese food on their menu. I walked out paying $10 with a tip. The pho itself with tax was $7.40-ish. So this is not a cheap lunch. But I feel you get what you pay for.

    (5)
  • Aaron S.

    Dao's has great service and good food, unfortunately they all too happily and willingly use MSG, which they do not need as their food is tasty enough (when ordered without the MSG). I urged them to consider going MSG-FREE and not using MSG, which they seemed unwilling to consider, unfortunately.

    (2)
  • Vivian K.

    If I'm hungry for some rice noodle soup (Pho) on the east side of Tucson, Dao's Tai Pan's restaurant is my choice on where to go for Vietnamese food. The food is good, the service is friendly, and they also provide free WiFi. Dao's Tai Pan's offers a variety of food to include Vietnamese, Chinese, and Thai cuisine, but I have only eaten the Vietnamese food there. Most of the time, I order Pho or Rice with Grilled Pork. I like the taste of both dishes. The broth used for the Pho is good, but I feel it is a little too light. It's not as flavorful as the Pho broth at Miss Saigon, but those who prefer light broth may like this one better. I normally eat the noodles with Sriracha hot sauce and Hoisin sauce, following the recommendation from my Vietnamese friend. Almost all of the Vietnamese restaurants have these sauces and small dishes on the table. The dishes are for mixing the sauces. You can then dip meat or noodles in the small dish to give the food a little extra flavor. Dao's is an exception because I have to ask for a dipping dish every single time I order Pho. It's just a minor annoyance, but I really do wish that the dipping dish accompanied my food. The beef in the Pho is good, but I feel I don't get as much meat when compared to other Vietnamese restaurants. The same thing goes for the Rice with Grilled Pork dish...it tasted good, but the pork is too thin, and there's not enough of it. I usually get bubble tea when I go to a Vietnamese restaurant. At Dao's the tea itself is excellent, but the little balls of tapioca should be soft and slightly chewy. At Dao's the tapioca balls were tougher and chewier, as if they had dried out. Miss Saigon's bubble tea is better. I really do think Dao's Tai Pan's food is better than the average, and it is tasty. The owner and severs are always very friendly, and the service is decent. I want to give them a higher score, and I may in a future review if they could increase the quantity of the ingredients in their dishes and make other little improvements.

    (3)
  • Ming-Min L.

    if miss saigon is the place to go for pho in this town, then dao's is my preferred bun location. the pho broth here is a little light for my taste and i can sense flavor additives. the bun is just right,--though i could certainly use a bigger portion for the price. i love how the bun herbs include mint, and everything has always tasted fresh in these noodle salad dishes. i've yet to try the clay pot and thai dishes, although they look great on the menu, which has some helpful pictures--will update when i do. the bun is so nice here i just default to it every time. other reviews have mentioned the nice decor--yes, it is VERY clean inside (it serves a lot of hospital workers so it better be!), and the plants/fish tank are very well maintained. the tables and walls are a little sterile, though. bonus on the wifi and courtesy computer so you can check your email as you wait.

    (4)
  • Annie T.

    The food here would be a 7/10 on my scale. Prices are fair, but service and the cleanness of the utensils suck! Since I haven't eaten here for years, my friend and I decided to get some food after working on a project at the library. We both ordered pho, food was good, but the waitress never came over to ask us how our food was. Second time, I went with a group of friends. We ordered our food, but when we asked for extra bowls, the bowls had dirt and dust in it. Went over and said it was dirty, so they bought us some more, still dirty...are you kidding me?! When a waitress went over to pick up our bowls, I wasn't even done with mine, and she just takes it as soon as I put my chopsticks down. Overall, food = good, service = bad.

    (2)
  • Mike B.

    Decent Vietnamese food, decent Chinese food, service is a bit poor. There is a nice lady who always forgets parts of orders and an unfriendly guy who normally gets orders right. Vegetarian dishes don't come with enough food, so I am hungry an hour later.

    (3)
  • A C.

    The food was fine, the service was great! If you are looking for some quick Vietnamese dishes at good prices, this is the place! I was impressed that they have drive through! Overall experience was pretty good!

    (3)
  • Bruce A.

    I've been to many Vietnamese restaurants and I have to say that Dao's is by far the best Vietnamese food I've had thus far. The quality of the food is fantastic, along with the fresh produce that is served with your soup is unbeatable for the fair price. I recommend Dao's to anyone looking to have tasty, authentic, fresh Vietnamese food in the Tucson area! Aside from that, they have been around for quite some time now and I believe they've been around longer than the rest of the Vietnamese restaurants in town. The service is great, friendly, and very welcoming! Quick service and fresh food, go to Dao's!!!!

    (5)
  • Meghan B.

    This was our first time ordering from this restaurant for delivery. It was awesome. i got the seafood curry. It was amazing. I was surprised by the pineapple in the dish. It added another element to the food and made the spices a little more apparent. My husband had the five spice chicken hot pot which was also really good. We ordered crab puffs and there are 10 with each order which is great because we aren't fighting over 3 crabpuffs. The delivery was fast and accurate. It was a great meal.

    (4)
  • HK W.

    One thumb up for restaurant cleanliness and the waitress coming over to take our orders as soon as we sat down but one thumb down for the wait time especially since it was a late night and there were only two other 2-party tables in the restaurant already eating. Twenty-five minute wait for two bowls of pho, one hot tea, and one boba juice-hell, 3/4 of my order was pre-made so I have no idea what the hold up was but from now if anyone ever ask me how hard it is to make boba juice I know the answer is twenty-five minutes. Another ten minutes waiting for the check and I was late for House-and being late for House makes for a very very bad night.

    (2)
  • Angela V.

    We arrived and the lady promptly got our drink orders. She came back and took our dinner order (we ordered pho--we sounded like we knew what we talking about-- I THINK-.-) and then brought back two bowls with forks. We received no dipping dishes (there were sauces on the table). The white elderly couple behind us had chopsticks, there were an abundant amount at the take out counter and we sat there sort of confused. Pho with a fork?! I mean it can be done and perhaps I'm just nitpicking but when I waited patiently for our waitress to come back and check on us (she NEVER did) I was planning on getting chopsticks. I'm more accustomed to a pair of chopsticks and it's not spaghetti, I'm not going to roll my noodles up into the fork without any of the veggies or meat So anyway, after about 5-10 minutes of me trying to stare the waitress down as she was too far away to just start yelling at her and her being so conveniently turned away from me I got up to grab two pairs of chopsticks at the take out counter and got back to my seat. The broth indeed is light. It's light but that doesn't mean it's all that good. There's less quality meat in their bowl of pho over other pho joints in town. The flavor of their broth isn't complex enough for me and my dining partner and I had to shake the crap out of the pepper shaker (one-- it was just not coming out at a reasonable rate and two--the broth was bland). I know how much sodium can be in one bowl of pho so I stayed away from the salt even though it really did need it. The vegetables were kind of sad, not a lot and a few were still dirty like they didn't even take the time to wash them that well. A couple of the basil leaves were shriveled as if they debated to throw it in the trash or serve it to us. I finished my bowl of pho but left most of the broth, which is sad as that's what I love the MOST out of a good bowl of Pho. The best bowl I've ever had required no hot sauce, no pepper, just the bowl of pho and the extra veggies, sometimes not even the lemon, it's THAT good. This...was nowhere close. My dining partner looked like he was going to cry from having to settle for what we had (I was the one that suggested we try this place over our favorites). One kind of redeeming quality was the flavor of their boba Mocha was delicious...except it was frozen like a frappe...and not like boba tea. Whatever, it was kind of yummy, except the pearls tasted nasty. Weird sweetness and texture, order it without the tapioca pearls. Actually, just don't go here, find somewhere else. Miss Saigon, I Luv Pho, whatever floats your boat really that's how much I do NOT recommend this place.

    (2)
  • Travis D.

    How can you go wrong. The food is outstanding with generous portions. If you are not sure what it is on the menu just ask. Friendly staff works hard to make sure you have a great meal.

    (5)
  • Bill D.

    Great taste, nice friendly people, good prices! What more is there to say about a restaurant! Maybe fast service because they are next to St. Joseph's Hospital and many workers go for lunch. No problem getting in and out in under thirty minutes. Nice selection of Thai, Chinese, and Vietnamese menu items. Including exotic drink choices!

    (4)
  • Michelle C.

    I am embarassed to admit this. About 7 years ago when I had my first encounter with Dao's -- I pulled what I like to call a "white girl" and ordered orange chicken. I was with the boy I was dating at the time, and all his asian amigos. They were beyond petrified to be sitting at the same table as me - the girl who ordered orange chicken at the best vietnamese restaurant in town. I have more than redeemed myself, consuming so much Pho here I probably own about 4% of the business. I opt for the vegetarian version with Tofu - although I am not really that heathly nor vegetarian - it is so completely delicious. The broth is perfect - with an enormous serving of veggies and rice noodles, and if that wasn't enough - you get a side plate of fresh Thai basil, bean sprouts and jalepenos to add if your heart so desires. I squirt in a kick of Sriracha (question: who started this? Do they serve Sriracha with Pho in other parts of the world? If not - they flippin' should!) as well as a dallop of hoisin sauce. I love hoisin sauce but a little bird told me once that it has similar properties as prune juice - so be careful - if you know where I'm going with that! The restaurant has recently gone through the most magnificent face lift - it is so classy now! The one improvement that has changed my life - the chairs are no longer ATTACHED to the table - this made things quite difficult! Lastly, if you can manage dessert - the boba tea is quite good here - my sis ordered almond-flavored last time we were there, I would NOT recommend - it tasted like the earth. My personal favorites are strawberry and grape. Not familiar with boba? Think little black gooey jell-o like tapioca balls in a creamy blended ice drink - otherwise known as "bubble tea" ... super popular in Taiwan and Asian countries. After lunch, we went back to the Honda dealership to pick up my car, and the girl behind the counter was disturbed by my beverage. All I said was "It's boba tea - google it - and being at Honda - you should really know what this is!" p.s. THEY DELIVER!!!!! And, they deliver it all separately so the Pho doesn't get soggy. I love that they enable me to be so incredibly lazy if I don't feel like getting off the couch for dinner. Hey - it's better than ordering a pizza!

    (5)
  • Rocio P.

    I LOVE the pho here! I have tried it at 2 other location and have never liked it until I tried it here ! It's absolutely great ! The prices aren't bad either :-) To be honest I only order the pho from them because I love it that much. So my review is mostly on the pho. (Sorry!) but my hubby had ordered other stuff from them and loved it ! I also loveeee the drive through! I find it very unique :-)

    (5)
  • Scott S.

    Excellent and fast service. The pho is great! If you like Vietnamese food in general, I think you will like this place.

    (4)
  • Sant Kaur K.

    The food is delicious, the servers are friendly and helpful and they have some great vegetarian choices. The Pho is amazing!

    (5)
  • Joseph M.

    Dao Pan's will always have a soft place in my heart since it is here I discovered the deliciousness that is Pho. Several years have passed and travels and different pho restaurants have come into my life and unfortunately Dao Pan's isn't as amazing as some of the west side restaurants that serve amazing broths. I will give it the third star though because the service here is always pretty amazing. They are incredibly fast (usually around 5-7 minute from when an order is placed) and continually come around filling water. Their iced Vietnamese coffee is yum and they have a wide variety of Boba drinks (although they are prepackaged and not made fresh). They also carry Chinese food menu as well as Vietnamese. My only real complaint is the broth is very light and doesn't compete with other westside pho shops. Also their cuts of meat leave some to be desired. Since it is only five minutes from my house I definitely will still frequent Dao's thankful for the birthplace of my love of pho.

    (3)
  • Carmen R.

    We were craving bubble tea and decided to stop here for dinner. This is the 2nd time we've ordered food here and it's definitely good as we remembered. We ordered two bubble teas, one was mango and the other was thai tea. Both were really good. Having had bubble tea many times, it was ok. The bubbles (tapioca) tasted a bit off. I don't know if it was over-cooked or just being the end of the day. Overall it satisfied our cravings. The menu has a good selection of Chinese and Thai food. We both ordered off the Thai menu. I got the coconut chicken soup and my husband got the ginger chicken. Both were really good. We both enjoyed the soup the best. It was spiced perfectly! We'll definitely try to come again. It is always delicious and we leave full. The only complaint I have is that it closes at 8. I think they're missing out on some good business closing this early especially on the weekends.

    (4)
  • Brooke R.

    Vietnamese-Chinese is written on the sign outside, but they also have a few Thai dishes. I was excited by the dedication to boba on the entire front page. The right side contains a list of pre designed bubble teas, fruity to traditional Vietnamese, and on the left side a list of "smoothies." The quotations are used because these are not what I could consider smoothies, they're more like slush drinks. These can also have boba balls and/or coconut jelly added to them. After taking the time to decide my drink (a peach slush with tapioca balls, but later I traded my boyfriend for his tropical slush which tasted much better), I looked at the food choices. There are Veitnamese items in the center two pages and Chinese on the back. I went for the Chinese sesame chicken. There were about 10 pieces of the sweetest sesame chicken I have ever had and half a plate of rice. The chicken had a built up heat which complemented the sweetness nicely. Unfortunately, 10 pieces is not enough for me. Great tasting food, small portion. I heard from the people at my table that the Vietnamese dishes were good. There's a drive up window!! I wouldn't drive out of my way to come to this place, but I wouldn't pass it up either if I were walking by.

    (3)
  • Carrie B.

    Drive thru boba! YES! We get the Sensation of Vietnam bobas. They are sweet thai iced teas with tapioca pearls. A nice little lift when you're out scoping for monsoons, on your way to Bookman's or just want a little trip to see Lu but don't have enough time to dine!!

    (4)
  • Gregory L.

    Solid take out. Not going to lie and say it's anything like gourmet ... but if you find yourself in Tucson and want some Asian flavors, you can go here and get some bang for the buck.

    (3)
  • Laura M.

    I was definitely pleasantly surprised by Dao's after going there with a girlfriend on a Sunday night. The Pho was rich, and full of flavor, not bland at all. The basil/sprouts/jalapenos were all very fresh looking and perfectly complemented the beef and veggie Pho that we ordered. The place was super clean and decorated nice, which really helped with the overall atmosphere. As a bonus, the honeydew boba was awesome. Will definitely be back **Check in on Yelp and receive Buy 1 Pho, Get 1 Pho free offer** sweet!

    (5)
  • Rae C.

    Is it the best Pho in town? No, but it is decent for Tucson (living in Hawaii made me a bit picky). It is right by my work and the staff gets to know you which is always nice. They have the standard vietnamese ice coffee and boba, what I really like is when they combine the two. It is a great place to get a low key weekday lunch.

    (3)
  • Becki G.

    Bun is the perfect food for hot Tucson weather. A bed of lettuce and sprouts, covered with vermicelli noodles, topped with a vinegar dressing and chopped spring roll. Yum. Dao's does take out and they keep the noodles separate so they don't get soggy during transport -- but I prefer to eat at the restaurant. I find the interior so very relaxing. I think it's the plants. Dao's has big tree-sized potted plants and monster pothos ivies hanging from the ceiling. They're obviously well cared for, with happy, springy leaves. Happy plants speak well of a restaurant.

    (5)
  • Amecarilda d.

    I would probably rate this lower if it were in another part of town. As it is, this has become one of my favorite go-to places for quick, satisfying meal when I'm not in the mood to cook. I should note that I almost always get the bun and never touch the Chinese or Thai dishes on the menu. I lived and traveled in Asia for years and Vietnamese is one of my favorite cuisines. The boba is also fun though I wish they would have smaller sizes.

    (4)
  • Molly H.

    In my exploration of Vietnamese food in Tucson, Dao's Tai Pans was my glaring omission. Luckily, I have remedied that. First off, I like the atmosphere here. They try. There is an abundance of potted plants and boba photos that somehow look Warhol-esque. It feels like an old school soda shop. Or something. The egg rolls we ordered to start were skimpy. At $5 for 2 tiny egg rolls mostly composed of bean thread noodles, it was embarrassing. Things got better. I tried the crepe. This is something I have been wanting to try, but I never find it on the menu at any Vietnemese restaurants. I have heard that the crepe should be thin and crispy. This was thick and floppy. Still, with the nuoc cham (dipping sauce), it had excellent flavor. It went very well with the crepe stuffed with bean sprouts, shrimp, and pork. The Man's pho (he never orders anything else) was the highlight. The broth was light and clear but with a good complexity and balanced sweetness. A perfect broth! I will be back to try more off the long menu and visit with the sweet ladies that run the place.

    (3)
  • Jason J.

    Fab pho!

    (4)
  • Sitha I.

    I've heard many good things about Dao. The last time I was here was probably 10 years ago and I could not say anything good about them then. Plus I already having my favorite pho spot in Tucson. However, something in the back of my mind just said I had to try it again....what if they got a new chef! So I would never recommend trying out any place's pho the first time in a to go container. But not feeling to well I took my risk. The broth was great, probably one of the best pho broths in Tucson. I can taste the beef flavor in it. (I know most places uses chicken which is not the authentic way). And with perfect pho broths, I never add hoisin or sriracha to mess the flavor. The noodles were really dry and stuck together by the time I got home, so I was only able to put half because there wasn't enough broth to cover it all. The raw beef slices were cut thin enough so when i poured the broth over, it was cooked. Thick tendons and lots of stomach lining slices were in my order but small meatball pieces :( Spring rolls were ok, which you can really screw up on. But the peanut sauce needs lots of help. Wasnt a thick peanut butter consistency or taste. Not sure what they use but it was not what I am use to.

    (3)
  • Tommy S.

    So after reading the reviews of this place I found it to be exactly what I felt as I thought back on all the times I have been here with different girls that just have to have that boba drink. I have always had a bite here and there of the food here and really I always thought the portions were quite skimpy for the price tag. Today a couple girlfriends mentioned this place, and I said " ahh what the hell" and we went. We arrived around 7:45 ish pm and placed our order, we told the server we were going to sit outside as it was just an amazing summer evening with perfect breeze. Well she looked back at us like well you pay and we give it to you, kinda awkward. Anyhow we paid. We ordered, Tai curry chicken, teriyaki chicken, pho xe lu something. My soup was pretty good, so the reviews of the pho are on hit. THIS PLACE HAS GOOD PHO. Sorry added that for the skimmers. Anyhow we ordered 2 egg rolls, and the other girl ordered 2. Unbeknownst to us this place CLOSES at 8PM on FRIDAY!! WTF.. Its Tucson a sleepy ass a town!! Anyhow, they are sorta shooing customers out, and we are out on the patio with their nice bowls and spoons, and they literally shut the lights off and come up and flip the sign to closed just as we got our food. We noticed that they only brought one egg roll out and when we asked them about this they tried to act like we only ordered one. They don't offer an itemized receipt so it was yet again another awkward moment. They finally realized it after we talked to the person that took the order. Then the worst part was, being it was such a nice night we weren't really trying to just gulp down our meal and get the hell outta there. So we try to ignore the pressure that we are already there too long... a whopping 10 minutes, including the wait to order. The staff literally just stared at us, eventually I just asked for a to go container. This is pretty bad! I would at least let a customer know that we close in 15 minutes and we recommend a to go order. Food: Pho = Really good!!! I like the tripe and the tendons, I never had this and it was pretty good, the texture was pretty spot on for a new food to try, The chicken plates were pretty inconsistent, one was proportioned right, and the other was seriously a sad excuse for a 8 or 9 dollar price tag. What to take away from this: Where the hell is this Miss Saigon's Im on my way!!

    (2)
  • A C.

    Good food. Good price and very good service.

    (4)
  • Jay H.

    We love this place! It's clean, food is great and the ladies that run it are so nice. Plus, the price is right.

    (4)
  • david b.

    Dao's is a regular visit for us when ever we need "fast food". We go and usually order the Bun in summer and the Pho in winter. First the Bun: the noodles are cold and crisp, the vegetables are ample and flavorful, the meat toppings are numerous and always come fresh and hot, the sauce is sweet, and although I prefer a more garlicy and fish sauce-y sauce, it doesn't stop me from ordering it. A big dollop of chili garlic sauce on a bowl of BBQ pork bun with a spring roll and I am content. Second the Pho: the broth is flavorful and rich, the noodles are more than ample, the meats are always nicely done with no gristle or chewy cuts, and the bean sprouts are always very fresh. A big dollop of chili garlic sauce in a large bowl of tripe, meatballs, tendon, slices of beef Pho and I am set. Thirdly the place: a nice little place, with a quiet eating space, ample tables and really friendly employees makes the experience much better. We have eaten other items off the menu, particularly the shrimp and pork spring rolls and the tofu spring rolls and they are amazingly good. Seems like all items are tasty, fresh and delectable.

    (4)
  • Emily H.

    ok so i was not very happy with my visit here, i have been her enough times to know that this place was at one time the shit..... i came here with my best friend alot and got curry chicken or pad tai always egg rolls and a strawberry lemonade boba. so my friend got teriyaki chickenthat was a skimpy looking plate i was sad for her... i got curry chicken that was lacking sauce but was still good... and my guy friend got pho xa lua ands was good. the boba on the other hand has me in a out rage to where i need to find a place that knows how to make a strawberry lemon aid boba so the serch begins since tai pans forgot how to make something i love!!!!!!! so i guess its to Miss Saigon's as tommy just said lol!!!!!!!

    (2)
  • Argentina I.

    First thing I love about this place is how CLEAN it is. They remodeled a few months ago and it looks even better. I'm a pho-hound and I love the low carb Pho here. A delicious Pho broth with vegetables substituted for the noodles - a really healthy version of normal Pho. They also have like a million different boba/tea/etc drink flavors here. A lot of people seem to stop by here just for a Boba (a la coffee shop style). I first went here with a groupon and have only been back a few times since (due to distance from my house). Whenever I'm in the area, I try to stop by here for at least a drink. The women who work there are all super nice and I feel really good about supporting this place. They also have a drive through window (which is kind of weird for an Asian restaurant). I've never used it, but I've seen people use it while I was there.

    (5)
  • Dave J.

    Yelp, you let me down! Dao's Tai Pan's has the same rating as Miss Saigon at Speedway/Campbell but is not anywhere close to as good. Their bun (noodles, no broth) was nowhere near as good as Miss Saigon, and their milk tea with boba was definitely subpar. Go to Miss Saigon instead!

    (2)
  • Jen W.

    Pleasantly surprised. Mmmmmm. The soups here are not for those people who can only eat monotone soup... potato or cheese or beef broth. These soups - booooon (bun) or fuuuuuh (pho) are very rich and multi-colored. When I usually get spicy soup, it usually comes out bright red. The kind at Dao was a different version and not quite as spicy but so rich and flavorful for $8. The soups look like the pictures. I think the noodles could be a bit better. The tapioca in my drink was not sweet but the drink was strong. $3. Go to Dao's if you like adventurous soup! Food comes out quick. It is like a less hectic Miss Saigon; super bright and clean inside though. There is a drive-through for Chinese lunch specials.

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  • Sam L.

    it has great Vietnamese and thai food but below average chinese, however, the thai iced tea and Vietnamese iced coffee is amazing!!!

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  • Surranna V.

    I finally tried this place and I am glad I did because now I know that Ha Long Bay, right down the street is much better. I did enjoy my spicy beef and pork soup with rice noodles but it lacked flavor. The spring rolls were good and the boba smoothie was awesome. I will probably give them a try again for lunch because the prices are nice and low but not the best in the area.

    (3)
  • Rebecca H.

    Delicious! We started with the pork lettuce wraps for an app, followed by Pho for me and salmon curry for my friend. Everything was very good. I would definitely come back for more.

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  • Angela V.

    Not the prettiest restaurant, but consistently delicious, fast service, and a really friendly staff. This is a regular spot for myself and several co-workers.

    (4)
  • Leo B.

    Excellent broth in their Pho! It just tastes very fresh. I am always a sucker for fresh basil. The meat was only OK. It wasn't tender enough in our estimation. Service was good. The Decor was late 80's cheese. The Almond Boba drinks were not as flavorful as others that I have had but their coffee drink was out of this world. Overall a great place to go.

    (4)
  • Andy H.

    Dao's is the nearly the best Vietnamese food in town and I've been there for dinner many times. I took the too-cool-for-tuesday lunch crowd there last week and it was SLOW. The food was great, but it honestly was unfortunately slow. There were only two tables populated, the other table had their food already, and we waited about 30 minutes for our food. Highly recommended Vietnamese food. They do have Chinese dishes and some Thai, but don't be picky get Vietnamese food and you will be happy. Just don't go for lunch unless you have lots of time! I hate giving them less than 5 because it's really good food, nice staff, clean, they have boba and they have free wifi.

    (4)
  • Stephanie S.

    The best Vietnamese food in Tucson. The menu features Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai food. GET THE VIETNAMESE FOOD because, uh, that's what kind of restaurant it is. Don't be like those weirdos who order hamburgers at a Mexican restaurant. Be sure to try one of their Boba tapioca slushie drinks.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :10:00 am - 8:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : Yes
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

Dao’s Vietnamese Restaurant

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