Pho Vy II
5300 Sidney Simmons Blvd,Ste 27 & 28, Columbus, GA, 31904
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Address :
5300 Sidney Simmons Blvd,Ste 27 & 28
Columbus, GA, 31904 - Phone (706) 507-2477
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Opening Hours
- Tue
- Mon :Closed
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
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 : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Eric A.
Great place to find while traveling. The food was great and huge portions, so come hungry. The service was great and very quick. If you are in a hurry no problem. This place is also just across the street from the double tree. Mgmt should definitely make the staff aware they are here. I asked about Vietnamese food and the staff new of nothing close.
(5)Karen T.
The beef pho was delicious. Good price and the service was great as well. The only thing that I disliked was the boba tea. It was below mediocre. I will come again for the pho! but I will continue to search for a place that serves better boba tea. :)
(4)Michelle D.
Ate dinner here! Love the food and our waitress, Nicole, was really friendly. We love the fresh ingredients, prices, and staff! This is one of the Best restaurants here in Columbus!
(5)Blaze V.
Love this place. Clean restaurant. Friendly staff and quality food. I would recommend getting the vermicelli noodles without the soup (it comes with their special sauce)
(5)Peter G.
Delicious!!! All I can say. The staff was friendly. The food was prompt and fresh and tasted great. Always a pleasure.
(4)Shannon C.
This place was amazing! The pho is very clean and fresh, and utterly addicting. We also had the lemongrass chicken, which was very tasty also. The iced coffee is just the right balance of sweetness and bitterness. And overall the waitress we had was one of the most friendly and seemed genuinely happy to be there. Great!
(5)Eric M.
Egg rolls were tasty and lemon grass beef was fair. I either didn't see any spicy choices on the menu or they do not serve any spicy dishes. The price was a little high and no fountain drinks. The spring rolls are a raw dish and I want aware of that before ordering. They were interesting, but I have never acquired the taste for raw seafood. They were really nice looking and highly recommended by some of my sushi loving friends.
(3)Tim V.
This is a reprint of my original review for Pho Vy. They have since closed that restaurant after moving to this new location in the Landings. Same owners, same menu and food... Didn't really expect much the first time I ate here, but immediately became a big fan. This is a family-owned and operated restaurant, which I think shows in the authenticity of the food. There is usually a decent, diverse crowd. One can't help but sense that the diners here appreciate that they found this little hidden gem of a restaurant here in Columbus, GA. The menu is basic Vietnamese fare. I've had a Vietnamese friend tell me that this restaurant was nothing special, but, not having the many other options and not having a Vietnamese mother to cook for me, I think this is the best choice in town! Personally am not a big soup/Pho fan, but those that have tried it say it's quite good. I almost always get the "vermicelli" - the noodle dish, so I'm unable to offer much of an opinion on the other menu items. That said, the dish I get has always been served fresh and hot, with deliciously flavorful garnishes of cilantro, and a variety of chopped veggies and a basic fish sauce with just the right amount of spiciness for me. I usually go for the spring roll and pork combo, but there are many options to choose from. My kids love the basic meat, rice and "salad" dishes. The price is reasonable for the amount of food you get - it's a huge bowl. Service, as in many Asian restaurants, is to the point, adequate, and polite. They have always accommodated special requests like "hold this" and "extra that". So, in summary, great, tasty, authentic Vietnamese food allbeit in a very austere setting with decent service and a good price. So if you're in the mood for Pho or a Vietnamese noodle dish, it's definitely worth the visit.
(4)Chris W.
Good food, but horrible service - possibly just a bad night for them, but the worst that I have had in years. I was dining by myself, and they may have thought that I wasn't worth the bother for such a small ticket price compared to a table with 2 or more people. It took a long time to take my order and I was never spoken to again after my food was brought to me - never asked how things were, never had my drink refilled, never brought me my check. I finally got up and went to the cashier's counter and simply asked to pay. I may go back to see if this was just a bad night for their servers, or I may order take out - as I agree with the majority of the reviews that the food was pretty good.
(2)Andrea L.
Pho Vy is wonderful. I went there by myself and they a little after the lunch rush. They accommodated me with no issues and I ordered a delicious bowl of bun (vermicelli noodles) with chicken and crispy egg rolls. It was super flavorful! They also top off the huge bowl of deliciousness with crispy onions. The vegetables were so fresh. Call me impressed. I also ordered a vietnamese iced coffee and it hit the spot. The only down side was that they are inconsistent with their service sometimes but as long as you know that, you can enjoy your food a little better!
(4)Jean B.
My husband and I have been to this restaurant several times for their soup and egg rolls. The first few times it was really good, even though expensive for a no frill restaurant. The last couple of months their quality started slipping: not many herbs and sprouts were brought to the table, the soup was watery, had no taste and there was a long wait even when hardly any people were there. Their prices were already high and now have been raised some more. The management just changed. Almost $30 for 2 soups and 1 order of egg rolls (no drinks) in a pretty ugly restaurant seems kind of steep to me. It makes me think they're very greedy and I don't think we'll go back.
(2)Angela D.
Wow, portions are huge! Make sure to come very hungry. I had the Pho very tasty and lots of fresh greens.
(5)Jessica B.
The food here is good. I come here once or twice a week. I am half vietnamese so I think I get a little say here. The spring rolls need some work.The staff could be more attentive. I usually feel a little uncomfortable at first because they are usually standing behind the register and yell to you to sit where you want.
(4)Ogs D.
I Love this place. Food are nice and fresh. Fast service. The place is very Spacious you dont have to worry about where to seat. The servers are pretty accommodating. I highly recommend this place for food lovers.
(5)Dan T.
Great! Came in at 8:54 and even though their sign said they closed at 9, the lady said they could still take orders TOGO. They let my friend and I put in an order for boba. Very delicious!!!! I'm very satisfied with their accommodating service on a Saturday evening even though we came close to closing. I know most restaurants have to stop taking orders at a certain time to clean up or may run out of certain things to order since it was SO close to closing. :) definitely recommend this to have great service, refreshing drinks, and fresh food.
(5)Angela L.
The *only* Vietnamese restaurant in Columbus (as far as I know). The pho was PHOnomenal, and some of the best I've ever had. The basil, lime wedges, and bean sprouts were relatively fresh, and then brought out cilantro as well. I got the flank, brisket...and one other thing - can't remember. I also got the taro bubble tea and I thought it was pretty fantastic! The only reason I'm taking off one star is because the summer roll (with ricepaper roll) wasn't fresh. The wrap was really rubbery and thick. Oh well. I'll definitely be back!
(4)Danelle M.
Highly recommend. My husband and I enjoyed our dining experience from start to finish. We were seated immediately and drink orders were taken. We decided to try a Boba tea. Honeydew was the flavor we got with strawberry lychee at the bottom. Very sweet but refreshing. We both ordered a rice noodle bowl. My hubs got the pork and shrimp with an egg roll and I got the lemon beef. Both came with Bibb lettuce, carrots, scallion, and peanuts. It came with a Vietnamese sauce on the side which was light and delicious poured on top. Very filling and satisfying. The service was friendly and explained the menu items. We will definitely make Pho Vy a go-to on date nights.
(5)Regina A.
I've searched high and low for a place that sold boba tea here in Columbus!! I'm so happy I found this little gem! Good service and delicious food! I got the chicken and shrimp spring roll and pho! Yummy in my tummy all the portions are huge and just at the right price. I'll definitely be back
(4)Theresa M.
About the only place in Columbus where I can get pho. It's comfort food with Boba since there really isn't much else in this area, especially, in the way of Asian. I miss home cooking since mom and dad used to own a Chinese Carry Out restaurant. This place is very affordable. The service is fast and courteous. Discount for Yelp and military folks. I can't rate on much else then the pho-- combo comes in large only, and the specific meats come in a small size. There's nothing that beats a good bowl of soup and noodles, Viet style, when sick or getting over something.
(5)Sotahreth O.
This was my stop for the evening while traveling through and even though it was hotter than heck today. We required a hot spicy bowl of Pho' to shake off the traffic jams and the zombies occupying the left lane holding up traffic for miles... So, I entrusted my fellow Yelp'rs and gave this place a shot, since it placed at the top of the list with a 4 star. The broth was pretty basic, not a whole lot of cloves or star anise present. I know different regions..different flavors ..diffeeent herbs. But, once you added your condiments and herbs it was a decent Pho'. Speaking of the herbs, they were a little whimpy.. bean sprouts were soggy the cilantro.. was, ehh.. I'd come here again, just a little sooner next time. We showed up at like 8pm and the aircon was out or barely working. Either or I came to sweat!! They had us in and out in 45mins.
(3)F G.
They now charge $1 for a wedge of lime... Is there a lime shortage in the area?? That's so weird. Bring your own lime if you go.
(3)Tia L.
Eh, sadly this is probably as good as it's gonna get in Columbus. It's definitely not the best pho I've ever had but it did fill my craving. The spring rolls were quite a let down. They weren't very fresh with wilted lettuce, had way too much rice noodles in the middle which made them very bland even with the sauce. The pho was pretty good and the toppings were fresh so I can't complain. I wasn't impressed with the restaurant though, it felt dirty, stiff, and rundown to me. Overall, my experience was good, I just won't be eager to go back any time soon.
(3)Syleste A.
The first time I came to pho vy was 3 years ago. I fell in love. Ever since I've been going at least twice a month. The. It became twice a week while pregnant. The food is amazing. The aroma of the broth. The amazing folks that work there. The management is amazing. They become a second family. They automatically know my order when they see my face. If you have never had pho, come in and you'll be back every time. Don't be afraid to loose your phoginity.
(5)Jeremy B.
Great food, horrible service. We went in for lunch and the servers were standing around. Took 40+ minutes to get some soup which usually takes about 10. Waters were empty most of the time and we were never checked on.
(2)Minh H.
Great food!! I was very happy that I found a Vietnamese restaurant here. Far away from home craving good pho. pho bowl is huge!!!
(4)Yvette M.
I hate this place with a passion. I would rate it no star solely based off of the poor customer service. I prefer Uptown Vietnam Cuisine than this place. I went with my boyfriend one Saturday and did not get service after waiting for almost an hour. Every time I go the service is always slow. I drive a distance now to avoid giving them business.
(1)Sarah G.
I highly recommend this restaurant! The food is amazing and so tasty! I love it! The staff is very nice and the atmosphere is very calm and quiet!
(5)Amanda C.
Awesome food great prices and a great waitress Angel will definitely be coming back!!!!!!! Get the pho!!!
(5)JaeDoo S.
Being from the West Coast I was surprised to find a highly rated pho place out here in GA. It turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. Due to many mistakes of my own, we had a little trouble getting there (my phone gps was messing up) - and they were incredibly helpful, not only with finding the restaurant but also taking and making our order so that the food was ready for us by the time we arrived and before the kitchen closed. Even after we arrived the service was superb. As for the food, it was just as good as the service. We got large pho bowls with steak, spring roll and black milk tea boba. 5/5 no question. And to make things even better the prices were GREAT I would Definitely recommend this place to others and am planning to return!
(5)Ryan A.
Really impressed with their phó, tasted just like it doesnin Vietnam! Everyone was friendly, and knowledge about the menu. Clean simple place to get a variety of Vietnamese food.
(5)Gary M.
great place to grab a quick bowl of pho and get filled up - came here with my family one afternoon and was pleasantly surprised how good it was - I've had pho a couple other places in Georgia and this is right in line with the others - if I'm in Columbus and wanting pho - this is where I'll come
(4)A R.
Thank heaven for Pho Vy II!! This past March, I moved to Columbus from NYC. Now NYC, being the big city it is, I had the opportunity to eat some the most diverse, authentic, innovative and most important TASTY food ever. I was truly spoiled. Unfortunately, in the first three months of living in Columbus, I discovered (to my great dismay) that Columbus is dominated by cookie-cutter sit-down chains and fast food restaurants. :( Good but ehh nothing to write home again. So again I say - thank heaven that I found Pho Vy II (credits to Yelp - I would not have found this place without my fellow Yelpers)! This restaurant is a refreshing break from the other (mostly) Americanized restaurants in and around Columbus. The restaurant isn't fancy or gimmicky, and frankly it doesn't even stand out. It's just exactly what a Viet restaurant is - clean, neatly (but sparsely) decorated, and serves a really good bowl of pho. It gets me every time - the simplicity of a big bowl of steaming hot broth, freshly sliced eye-round steak and clean flavor from cilantro and thai basil - brings me so much joy! Just add a little hoisin and sriracha from the spice/sauce tray and it's the perfect light meal. Pho Vy is fresh, satisfying and the only one (at least to my knowledge) of its kind in Columbus. The servers are courteous and nice. -- So what's not to like?
(5)Ted C.
I am rating this place higher than their mother location because I came here for their weekend specials which include hot pot and some other dishes like Shaking beef and Bo Tai Chanh. I only came here because their original location was closed for the day because their AC was broken. The second place though is bigger, brighter and cleaner looking than it's original counterpart. My friends had never eaten Vietnamese food before but they dived right into it getting the vermicelli noodles with BBQ pork and egg rolls-I tried spelling it and spell check just went nuts so I'm just going to write the description. I always go with the combination pho and I really liked the taste here, maybe they shifted all their cooks to the bigger location because it seemed tastier than at their other spot. The spring rolls also seemed crisper and more flavorful-the basil seemed more pungent than when I had it last. Their homemade lemonade, it was slightly sweet but I was hoping it would be the salty lemonade that I like. I might try the first location again to contrast but I'll probably come here from now on.
(4)Natalie D.
I try pho everywhere I go and this place is great. Broth is spot on, service is good, lots of veggies. Highly recommend.
(5)SSara P.
Small Brisket Noodle Soup Egg Roll Spring Roll Taro Bubble Tea Food was really great! I wish they move to LaGrange. HOWEVER, * little bit disappointed with their tapioca.
(5)Samuel E.
Their boba sucks!!!! their milk tea made me want to puke would not go back
(1)Tyler H.
Just moved into the area and decided to give this place a try. Not a soup fan but I have to say, I LOVE this place! I'm usually a good steak burger and wings type of guy but this place will fill you up. I got mine to go and when I got home I had way more then I could eat by myself. If you want a good portion of food, taste great and made fresh, this is the place to go. Excited to try the other items on the menu. Staff was also very nice and helpful.
(5)Jessica S.
Friend & I were looking for a Pho place to eat & thanks to yelp we tried this one!! AMAZING!! The ingredients were fresh, service and prices were great! The eggrolls & spring rolls are wonderful!! This will be to go place for the next 3 years while I'm in columbus!
(4)Brent O.
Best Pho / vietnamese in columbus, heck this place holds its own with Atlanta and DC.
(5)Beebee H.
I frequent this place once up a week. The BEST place! Their peanut sauce is sooo good, not to peanut buttery. The pho beef broth is the perfect blend of seasonings. I also really like the rice noodle lemongrass bowl. It's delicious!! The service is always impeccable. The friendly staff and great food keeps me coming back. Definitely give this pho place a go!
(5)Wiebke M.
Awesome noodle bowls, especially the crispy egg roll bowl. Lots of fresh crunchy veggies and herbs, just add siracha and YUM! Good boba tea, limited flavor options but the mango and thai tea are both very good. Definitely will keep going back.
(5)Anna A.
So, I must put this review into context. I live in Atlanta, Ga where we probably have 100 Vietnamese restaurants and while I have not eaten at all of them, I have had my fair share. This little place in Columbus gets an extra star for even existing. I was there on business and found this little gem. The prices are in line with most Pho places I have been to. I ordered the basic Pho Tai, spring roll, and homemade limeade. The limeade was excellent..not too sour and not too sweet...perfect combo of both. The spring roll was perfectly acceptable...nothing special and the peanut sauce was the same...just fine..nothing exceptional. When the pho came out, it was hot and the broth was rich and good. They add sliced onions to the top of the broth which you can mix in or take out. Also they include green onions chopped in the broth which is a Northern Vietnamese thing that I quite like. However I didn't care for the texture the sliced onions added to my noodles and meat and probably would have taken them out if I had thought about it before I mixed them in. They give you a decent plate of limes, peppers, bean sprouts and herbs. However I would have preferred more Thai basil and less cilantro. I actually prefer culantro in my pho but I know it is harder to find. That being said, my only real complaint about my food was that the meat was not added in at the end so it did not come out rare being cooked in hot broth. It was overdone and curling like it had been cooked a little before serving. It was still tasty and I would still come back when I visit.
(4)Oscar R.
Freshly made, inexpensive delicious food. Our first time here and we really enjoyed it. Restaurant is very generic, but clean and bright. Food is excellent, had spring rolls and pho; no complaints and look forward to returning.
(4)Ky W.
Good food but watch out! The pho left my stomach feeling kind of weird shortly after on two different occasions. But good food!
(3)E H.
Authentic vietnamese cuisine in columbus when its rare to find any type of authentic asian cuisine means its already ok in my book. I've dined in and ordered out with them being fast and consistant each time. Good, friendly service. My go-to order dish is always the pork chop over rice which never dissappoints. Another great rice dish to order is the lemongrass chicken over rice (the non-food adventurous tend to enjoy this). I have yet to try to Pho, perhaps next time. Bubble tea is good but it comes from powder and made into a slushie which isn't ideal but I'll take what i can get in the middle of the south. Taro is the way to go. I only wish they had bahn mi- vietnamese sandwiches. then this place will be perfection.
(5)Tessa B.
Very good! If you are more used to the thi style soup, add a bit of hot sauce and you'll be good :)
(5)Alexis T.
Good choice for a lazy afternoon lunch. Took a friend for some Pho and we both were impressed with the quantity of service administered. Pho was fresh. Bowls were plentiful and ingredients were fresh. Great selection of dishes. A little bit of everything to satisfy your pho craving.
(4)Jennifer J.
It's sad to say I have to write this review about this place. my girlfriend and I were causal customers of pho vy II until tonight. Since I work so close, I tend to always get takeout since it's convenient. But tonight (11/13/14), we decided to go out and experience the dine in part of the restaurant. As we enter, we are greeted from a distance, "welcome to pho vy, please seat yourselves." Very kindly I might add. Due to the busy night, we didn't have much of a choice of seating...which is totally fine. So we come to a 4 seater dirty table, which we wiped down. Again, it was busy so I get it. Shortly after, our hostess that greeted us arrived and wiped our table down and told us our waitress would be by shortly. What I didn't know was, that the term shortly is used loosely there. Since we eat there quite often we knew what we wanted immediately. So after waiting and waiting, 20 minutes later still no waitress...not even a cup of water!! I found myself sitting in between 2 tables that were being served promptly, but us being skipped. So it came to the point where the 5 minute rule applied...5 more minutes or we go somewhere else. And in those 5 minutes my girlfriend and I were discussing other options as to where we can go for dinner where waitresses are more attentive. Sorry pho vy...I do love yall, and the food is great, but the service needs some major improvement.
(2)Viva C.
The only pho place in town - so I'll take what I can get. Was disappointed with the Pho "Combination" bowl. For the price you pay for its one-size only order, it was mostly noodles and a meager portion of meat. I will order something else next time since my previous experience here was similar - too much noodle and not enough meat. I'm a boba fanatic so I was happy to see they had it. However when I ordered the black tea boba, I had to send it back since there was a bizarre salty aftertaste. Hopefully the other boba selections are better and that was just a specific incident.
(2)Kettle J.
Very nice Vietnamese American place but not very authentic. Grilled pork chops were not marinated very long. Locals might like it as they have nothing to compare it with.
(2)Kathy P.
I just moved from San Francisco about nine months ago and was dreading my lack of Asian food options here in Columbus. Even though this is the only Vietnamese restaurant in Columbus, it's surprisingly pretty good. The pho broth is seasoned just right and they give generous portions of veggies and herbs. I also like their vermecilli and bbq meat. Thank goodness for them when I'm craving my mom's cooking. If you need a recommendation on what to order for appetizers...def go with the spring rolls and eggrolls. Thank you Pho Vy for satisfying my Viet cravings!
(4)Megan J.
This place isn't bad. The Pho is better than anything else. The hubby ordered the combination pho and I was surprised at the size of the bowl it was pretty big and the flavor was on point the meat was a little hard though. I ordered the number 26 (pork chops and rice), I didn't like it as much. the pork chops didn't have much of a flavor to it and they were cut thin and small and were over charred. We also ordered the fresh spring rolls for an appetizer and that was pretty good as well. Overall not a bad place for being the only Pho restaurant in the Columbus area. For all that and two sodas with a military discount $23 not bad at all!
(3)Kayce S.
Oh man. Vietnamese just keeps getting better and better for me. We ended up here for dinner one evening while on a long stay in the Columbus area, after having tried to go to the River Rd location and being met with a sign on the door saying they were closed and had moved to this location. I'm really glad I didn't let the additional drive put us off, because I hate to think I would have missed out on this deliciousness. The restaurant itself wasn't anything to write home about, décor-wise. It was clean and neat and seemed pretty new, but slightly on the sterile feeling side... it definitely felt like we were eating in a place in a strip mall. Our server was awesome, being really patient with the 12yo who had no clue what she was ordering and also explaining to us about the different plates of stuff that came out with the food. I guess we looked like we were pretty clueless, even though we already knew about the pho stuff. I was grateful for the lesson, though, because we didn't know about the egg roll stuff which was pretty much the same - I never would have thought to wrap all that up together in lettuce but holy smokes was it ever good like that! The food itself? OUTSTANDING. All the ingredients were super fresh, and the entrees were super delicious. I had the grilled chicken vermicelli and I seriously had to make myself stop eating because it was soooooo good and I was in danger of injuring myself. I'm not sure what's in that sauce but it had me doing a google search right then to try and figure out how to make it at home so I can eat it Every. Single. Day. For the REST OF MY LIFE. This place has definitely launched itself into the number one slot of best Vietnamese food I've ever put in my mouth. I just wish it wasn't almost seven hours away....... :)
(4)Ken K.
Delicious pho. Tasty broth. Great vermicelli bowls. Great spring rolls and peanut sauce. Crispy egg rolls. Friendly service. Wish they would open a place in Auburn. Oh well, I'll still drive here whenever I get the chance. Makes me want to get a hybrid to save on gas. note: They have boba, which made me super excited. Had it a few times and didn't really like it. Too much milk/creamer I think?
(5)Sabrina H.
First time trying Vietnamese and I have to admit, I was hoping for something flavorful! I was a bit disappointed by the food. Although the small bowl was huge! The servings here are quite healthy. The veggies looked super fresh. The Pho was just broth with rice noodles and chunks of meat. Even the meat had no flavor. I guess I could have dumped half the bottle Sriracha sauce into it like the rest of the table but heat without flavor is meaningless to me. I ordered the Lemongrass chicken with rice noodles as an entree. Although the chicken had flavor, there just wasn't any sauce. The noodles and chicken were really dry. I probably just ordered the wrong things, but our whole table was a little disappointed. I do have to say that the staff was very nice and we really did have a nice time. Just not sure I am a huge fan of Vietnamese cooking.
(3)Narae C.
I didn't think I was going to able to find a good PHO restaurant in Columbus. This is the only PHO place in Columbus and it is surprisingly good! Can't get enough of their PHO, spring rolls, and bubba tea.
(4)Bill H.
Pretty poor. Ordered the combination pho, which had tough, chewy meat and a bunch of cilantro instead of basil - never seen that before. Weekend service staff are slack and not attentive. Price is on par with most pho places.
(1)Bob C.
I've been here maybe a dozen times. I really like this pho place. The broth is tasty. It's a bit odd that they put cilantro on the side, but I guess it's for the customers who don't like the taste of cilantro. Generous portions. They also do pho to go and they package it really well. Friendly staff. Clean! I like it a lot.
(4)T L.
Surprisingly very good Pho! Pleasing to find authentic Pho and Vietnamese spring rolls, served with generous fresh-herb portions and vegetables in the deep south. Pho Ga (chicken soup) was joyously, chicken-fat-free, my pet peeve in Pho Ga. Savory, flavorful broth, tons of white-meat chicken bits and plenty of herbs to throw in the Pho. Awesome to be served spring rolls with the traditional lettuce wrap and cucumber/carrot/bean-sprouts, to wrap in the lettuce. Authentic, cheap and totally delicious. Hope it's here to stay.
(4)Jonathan B.
Great food, fresh flavors! Spring roll with tofu was excellent! Grilled beef with rice also great! Nice find in Columbus!
(4)Rachele R.
I love PHO!! My husband and I had dinner here while we were in town for our son's boot camp graduation. Vietnamese food is awesome because it's so simple! You won't be disappointed at all. We had some pho and grilled pork & shrimp w/ vermicelli. The restaurant is nice and clean. The staff are friendly and prompt. The place is located in a strip mall with other eating option. Plenty of parking. Pretty easy access from the main road.
(4)Jenny H.
My first time eating Vietnamese and it was great. I order a soup dish and loved it. Just added a little hot sauce from the table and it was good to go. Also would recommend the Spring Rolls. They were amazing. There was no restrooms for customers offered, which I thought was a turn-off. Great food though. Wait staff could have been a bit more present.
(4)Andrew P.
the best place in town for pho. which is really the only place. lol. they have another location off river rd. same branch. therefore the only place in town therefore the best place in town. lol.
(4)Cristal Q.
I'm from California and got spoiled with all the amazing foods. I was very happy to find this place. The food is amazing and the staff is always super friendly and helpful. My favorite place to eat!
(4)Wei C.
The only choice for Vietnamese in Columbus. Honestly, not the best Vietnamese I've had, but unless you're willing to drive to Atlanta, you won't find any better for miles. Good food, fresh ingredients, and prompt service keep my family and me coming back almost every week.
(5)S E.
service: 5/5 food: 4/5 cleanliness: 5/5 value: 4/5 Decent spring rolls Combo pho is pretty good Fresh sprouts All around, this is a good Pho place. Nothing to brag about, but I also left there feeling full and happy.
(4)D G.
Yummy! Great Pho for a cold day. Can't wait to go back. Reasonable prices too.
(5)Christina T.
This is the best pho in Columbus and it maybe some of the best I've had in a while. The broth was GREAT and made the plate way better than other places. I will be going back!
(5)Jon E.
Judging from the reviews this place looks like it has pretty good food...I didn't get far enough thru the door to try the food unfortunately. My son returned after 9 months in Afghanistan and wanted to go to this restaurant the first day back. We arrived a little early and walked around the strip mall until my watch said 11am (opening time). I opened their door to get a table and was shouted at that they weren't open until 11am. Possible my watch is a minute or two fast I thought so I waited with my family outside the restaurant in 90 degree heat for a few more minutes (watch said 11:02) and went inside. One of the ladies behind the counter yelled "hey, we told you already to wait until we are open". Very weird experience. Sort of soup nazi stuff if you are familiar with Seinfeld. For the restaurant -- If you don't want customers at your stated opening hour opening the restaurant door then either keep your door locked or change your hours. We left and went up the road for some seafood.
(1)James B.
I travel for a living and Pho Vi is by far the best Vietnamese I have had. They are consistent and always demand the highest quality ingredients. I have always had outstanding food there. The only menu difference between Pho Vi one and two is two serves beer and wine.
(5)Courtney E.
In town on business this restaurant is within walking distance from the hotel that I'm staying at. The service was excellent and the staff was friendly. I had the Pho Tai and trust me it was Freaking awesome. I plan on going back before I leave.
(5)J.p. A.
I've been eating at Pho Vy since they first opened up( years). It's a family owned joint where the staff is friendly and will do the best they can for you. The location is great with plenty of parking. The restaurant itself is clean; the decor could be better but hey, I'm here for the food. Plus the fact that they have a big TV that's usually playing games during football season is good enough for me! You can say what you want about the food but I've had Vietnamese in Atlanta and Hawaii where the food SHOULD be better BUT IT'S NOT! I typically get an order of the spring rolls and a small pho with steak and brisket, and sometimes when I'm not feeling like having soup I'll get the vermicelli. The spring rolls are good but the peanut sauce is what makes them delicious! I'm not a big soup fan but the pho is quite tasty once I add in my veggies and a few squirts of that tasty sriracha sauce. The vermicelli is pretty dang good also! It's basically a salad with noodles and meat, using fish sauce as dressing(don't knock it till you try it!). I typically get the combo where you get shrimp, an egg roll, and that uber delicious grilled pork. My lady and I come here all the time because their food tastes fresh and consistently delicious.
(5)Samantha D.
Excellent Viet cuisine! Highly recommend the pho and vermicelli. I come here often and never disappointed with the quality and customer service. THe portions are insane. Definitely err on the side of less- even the small sizes are plenty! The cilantro and veggie plate is so perfect and fresh. I swear the pho has healing powers! The spring rolls are delicious. Prices are very reasonable. Expect to pay about $10-$12 for appetizer and meal. I wish they had lunch specials with smaller portions!
(4)Peter Peterman H.
Cheerful service, great price, and delicious and fresh eats! I walked in enjoyed some delicious Pho. I don't know what more to say- this place really hits the spot. I will be back for sure when I return!
(5)Chibi C.
It's so good that We go there every week. Before this restaurant opened, we were going to Atlanta to satisfy our cravings for pho. We have been regulars ever since it opened.
(5)Keo S.
I was a little skeptical given that we don't often eat in Columbus, but we were there late on Sunday and starving. I was pleasantly surprised and it's always a good sign when there are a few Asians eating there as well as Asian operated. We got the Spring Rolls and the Eggrolls to start and both were awesome. The traditional Vermacelli dish was large and didn't disappoint either. The bbq pork was tasty and of course we got more eggrolls in that dish too. I would definitely eat there again and what I appreciated the most was that we came in at 7:30 and didn't leave till about 8:30 (the place closes at 8 and there were a few other folks there, but they didn't rush us out or anything). Great service and attitude. It's nice to see that they are doing well in this plaza and I hope will get more people to try Vietnamese food in general.
(4)Jeremy M.
I am a huge Pho fan and just moved here from Washington state (where this are 2 Pho restaurants on every corner). This place was better than I expected it to be for Georgia - yeah I said it, but come on you don't come to Columbus Georgia for the Vietnamese cuisine. I had the spring rolls and the Pho with steak and brisket. The meat was pretty good, but they were a little stingy. The broth was okay, but a little sweet for my taste. The spring rolls were also small and the ham tasted oldish. The peanut sauce was amazing though. They also give you a HUGE plate of bean sprouts. I like to just eat those as a snack when I'm done with my Pho. Overall it's not a bad place and I will likely visit again.
(3)Samuel E.
Their boba sucks!!!! their milk tea made me want to puke would not go back
(1)Tyler H.
Just moved into the area and decided to give this place a try. Not a soup fan but I have to say, I LOVE this place! I'm usually a good steak burger and wings type of guy but this place will fill you up. I got mine to go and when I got home I had way more then I could eat by myself. If you want a good portion of food, taste great and made fresh, this is the place to go. Excited to try the other items on the menu. Staff was also very nice and helpful.
(5)Anna A.
So, I must put this review into context. I live in Atlanta, Ga where we probably have 100 Vietnamese restaurants and while I have not eaten at all of them, I have had my fair share. This little place in Columbus gets an extra star for even existing. I was there on business and found this little gem. The prices are in line with most Pho places I have been to. I ordered the basic Pho Tai, spring roll, and homemade limeade. The limeade was excellent..not too sour and not too sweet...perfect combo of both. The spring roll was perfectly acceptable...nothing special and the peanut sauce was the same...just fine..nothing exceptional. When the pho came out, it was hot and the broth was rich and good. They add sliced onions to the top of the broth which you can mix in or take out. Also they include green onions chopped in the broth which is a Northern Vietnamese thing that I quite like. However I didn't care for the texture the sliced onions added to my noodles and meat and probably would have taken them out if I had thought about it before I mixed them in. They give you a decent plate of limes, peppers, bean sprouts and herbs. However I would have preferred more Thai basil and less cilantro. I actually prefer culantro in my pho but I know it is harder to find. That being said, my only real complaint about my food was that the meat was not added in at the end so it did not come out rare being cooked in hot broth. It was overdone and curling like it had been cooked a little before serving. It was still tasty and I would still come back when I visit.
(4)Oscar R.
Freshly made, inexpensive delicious food. Our first time here and we really enjoyed it. Restaurant is very generic, but clean and bright. Food is excellent, had spring rolls and pho; no complaints and look forward to returning.
(4)Ky W.
Good food but watch out! The pho left my stomach feeling kind of weird shortly after on two different occasions. But good food!
(3)E H.
Authentic vietnamese cuisine in columbus when its rare to find any type of authentic asian cuisine means its already ok in my book. I've dined in and ordered out with them being fast and consistant each time. Good, friendly service. My go-to order dish is always the pork chop over rice which never dissappoints. Another great rice dish to order is the lemongrass chicken over rice (the non-food adventurous tend to enjoy this). I have yet to try to Pho, perhaps next time. Bubble tea is good but it comes from powder and made into a slushie which isn't ideal but I'll take what i can get in the middle of the south. Taro is the way to go. I only wish they had bahn mi- vietnamese sandwiches. then this place will be perfection.
(5)Tessa B.
Very good! If you are more used to the thi style soup, add a bit of hot sauce and you'll be good :)
(5)J.p. A.
I've been eating at Pho Vy since they first opened up( years). It's a family owned joint where the staff is friendly and will do the best they can for you. The location is great with plenty of parking. The restaurant itself is clean; the decor could be better but hey, I'm here for the food. Plus the fact that they have a big TV that's usually playing games during football season is good enough for me! You can say what you want about the food but I've had Vietnamese in Atlanta and Hawaii where the food SHOULD be better BUT IT'S NOT! I typically get an order of the spring rolls and a small pho with steak and brisket, and sometimes when I'm not feeling like having soup I'll get the vermicelli. The spring rolls are good but the peanut sauce is what makes them delicious! I'm not a big soup fan but the pho is quite tasty once I add in my veggies and a few squirts of that tasty sriracha sauce. The vermicelli is pretty dang good also! It's basically a salad with noodles and meat, using fish sauce as dressing(don't knock it till you try it!). I typically get the combo where you get shrimp, an egg roll, and that uber delicious grilled pork. My lady and I come here all the time because their food tastes fresh and consistently delicious.
(5)Samantha D.
Excellent Viet cuisine! Highly recommend the pho and vermicelli. I come here often and never disappointed with the quality and customer service. THe portions are insane. Definitely err on the side of less- even the small sizes are plenty! The cilantro and veggie plate is so perfect and fresh. I swear the pho has healing powers! The spring rolls are delicious. Prices are very reasonable. Expect to pay about $10-$12 for appetizer and meal. I wish they had lunch specials with smaller portions!
(4)Peter Peterman H.
Cheerful service, great price, and delicious and fresh eats! I walked in enjoyed some delicious Pho. I don't know what more to say- this place really hits the spot. I will be back for sure when I return!
(5)Andrea L.
Pho Vy is wonderful. I went there by myself and they a little after the lunch rush. They accommodated me with no issues and I ordered a delicious bowl of bun (vermicelli noodles) with chicken and crispy egg rolls. It was super flavorful! They also top off the huge bowl of deliciousness with crispy onions. The vegetables were so fresh. Call me impressed. I also ordered a vietnamese iced coffee and it hit the spot. The only down side was that they are inconsistent with their service sometimes but as long as you know that, you can enjoy your food a little better!
(4)Courtney E.
In town on business this restaurant is within walking distance from the hotel that I'm staying at. The service was excellent and the staff was friendly. I had the Pho Tai and trust me it was Freaking awesome. I plan on going back before I leave.
(5)Jean B.
My husband and I have been to this restaurant several times for their soup and egg rolls. The first few times it was really good, even though expensive for a no frill restaurant. The last couple of months their quality started slipping: not many herbs and sprouts were brought to the table, the soup was watery, had no taste and there was a long wait even when hardly any people were there. Their prices were already high and now have been raised some more. The management just changed. Almost $30 for 2 soups and 1 order of egg rolls (no drinks) in a pretty ugly restaurant seems kind of steep to me. It makes me think they're very greedy and I don't think we'll go back.
(2)Angela D.
Wow, portions are huge! Make sure to come very hungry. I had the Pho very tasty and lots of fresh greens.
(5)Jessica B.
The food here is good. I come here once or twice a week. I am half vietnamese so I think I get a little say here. The spring rolls need some work.The staff could be more attentive. I usually feel a little uncomfortable at first because they are usually standing behind the register and yell to you to sit where you want.
(4)Ogs D.
I Love this place. Food are nice and fresh. Fast service. The place is very Spacious you dont have to worry about where to seat. The servers are pretty accommodating. I highly recommend this place for food lovers.
(5)Dan T.
Great! Came in at 8:54 and even though their sign said they closed at 9, the lady said they could still take orders TOGO. They let my friend and I put in an order for boba. Very delicious!!!! I'm very satisfied with their accommodating service on a Saturday evening even though we came close to closing. I know most restaurants have to stop taking orders at a certain time to clean up or may run out of certain things to order since it was SO close to closing. :) definitely recommend this to have great service, refreshing drinks, and fresh food.
(5)Angela L.
The *only* Vietnamese restaurant in Columbus (as far as I know). The pho was PHOnomenal, and some of the best I've ever had. The basil, lime wedges, and bean sprouts were relatively fresh, and then brought out cilantro as well. I got the flank, brisket...and one other thing - can't remember. I also got the taro bubble tea and I thought it was pretty fantastic! The only reason I'm taking off one star is because the summer roll (with ricepaper roll) wasn't fresh. The wrap was really rubbery and thick. Oh well. I'll definitely be back!
(4)Eric A.
Great place to find while traveling. The food was great and huge portions, so come hungry. The service was great and very quick. If you are in a hurry no problem. This place is also just across the street from the double tree. Mgmt should definitely make the staff aware they are here. I asked about Vietnamese food and the staff new of nothing close.
(5)Karen T.
The beef pho was delicious. Good price and the service was great as well. The only thing that I disliked was the boba tea. It was below mediocre. I will come again for the pho! but I will continue to search for a place that serves better boba tea. :)
(4)Michelle D.
Ate dinner here! Love the food and our waitress, Nicole, was really friendly. We love the fresh ingredients, prices, and staff! This is one of the Best restaurants here in Columbus!
(5)Blaze V.
Love this place. Clean restaurant. Friendly staff and quality food. I would recommend getting the vermicelli noodles without the soup (it comes with their special sauce)
(5)Chibi C.
It's so good that We go there every week. Before this restaurant opened, we were going to Atlanta to satisfy our cravings for pho. We have been regulars ever since it opened.
(5)Keo S.
I was a little skeptical given that we don't often eat in Columbus, but we were there late on Sunday and starving. I was pleasantly surprised and it's always a good sign when there are a few Asians eating there as well as Asian operated. We got the Spring Rolls and the Eggrolls to start and both were awesome. The traditional Vermacelli dish was large and didn't disappoint either. The bbq pork was tasty and of course we got more eggrolls in that dish too. I would definitely eat there again and what I appreciated the most was that we came in at 7:30 and didn't leave till about 8:30 (the place closes at 8 and there were a few other folks there, but they didn't rush us out or anything). Great service and attitude. It's nice to see that they are doing well in this plaza and I hope will get more people to try Vietnamese food in general.
(4)Jeremy M.
I am a huge Pho fan and just moved here from Washington state (where this are 2 Pho restaurants on every corner). This place was better than I expected it to be for Georgia - yeah I said it, but come on you don't come to Columbus Georgia for the Vietnamese cuisine. I had the spring rolls and the Pho with steak and brisket. The meat was pretty good, but they were a little stingy. The broth was okay, but a little sweet for my taste. The spring rolls were also small and the ham tasted oldish. The peanut sauce was amazing though. They also give you a HUGE plate of bean sprouts. I like to just eat those as a snack when I'm done with my Pho. Overall it's not a bad place and I will likely visit again.
(3)Peter G.
Delicious!!! All I can say. The staff was friendly. The food was prompt and fresh and tasted great. Always a pleasure.
(4)Tim V.
This is a reprint of my original review for Pho Vy. They have since closed that restaurant after moving to this new location in the Landings. Same owners, same menu and food... Didn't really expect much the first time I ate here, but immediately became a big fan. This is a family-owned and operated restaurant, which I think shows in the authenticity of the food. There is usually a decent, diverse crowd. One can't help but sense that the diners here appreciate that they found this little hidden gem of a restaurant here in Columbus, GA. The menu is basic Vietnamese fare. I've had a Vietnamese friend tell me that this restaurant was nothing special, but, not having the many other options and not having a Vietnamese mother to cook for me, I think this is the best choice in town! Personally am not a big soup/Pho fan, but those that have tried it say it's quite good. I almost always get the "vermicelli" - the noodle dish, so I'm unable to offer much of an opinion on the other menu items. That said, the dish I get has always been served fresh and hot, with deliciously flavorful garnishes of cilantro, and a variety of chopped veggies and a basic fish sauce with just the right amount of spiciness for me. I usually go for the spring roll and pork combo, but there are many options to choose from. My kids love the basic meat, rice and "salad" dishes. The price is reasonable for the amount of food you get - it's a huge bowl. Service, as in many Asian restaurants, is to the point, adequate, and polite. They have always accommodated special requests like "hold this" and "extra that". So, in summary, great, tasty, authentic Vietnamese food allbeit in a very austere setting with decent service and a good price. So if you're in the mood for Pho or a Vietnamese noodle dish, it's definitely worth the visit.
(4)Chris W.
Good food, but horrible service - possibly just a bad night for them, but the worst that I have had in years. I was dining by myself, and they may have thought that I wasn't worth the bother for such a small ticket price compared to a table with 2 or more people. It took a long time to take my order and I was never spoken to again after my food was brought to me - never asked how things were, never had my drink refilled, never brought me my check. I finally got up and went to the cashier's counter and simply asked to pay. I may go back to see if this was just a bad night for their servers, or I may order take out - as I agree with the majority of the reviews that the food was pretty good.
(2)Danelle M.
Highly recommend. My husband and I enjoyed our dining experience from start to finish. We were seated immediately and drink orders were taken. We decided to try a Boba tea. Honeydew was the flavor we got with strawberry lychee at the bottom. Very sweet but refreshing. We both ordered a rice noodle bowl. My hubs got the pork and shrimp with an egg roll and I got the lemon beef. Both came with Bibb lettuce, carrots, scallion, and peanuts. It came with a Vietnamese sauce on the side which was light and delicious poured on top. Very filling and satisfying. The service was friendly and explained the menu items. We will definitely make Pho Vy a go-to on date nights.
(5)Regina A.
I've searched high and low for a place that sold boba tea here in Columbus!! I'm so happy I found this little gem! Good service and delicious food! I got the chicken and shrimp spring roll and pho! Yummy in my tummy all the portions are huge and just at the right price. I'll definitely be back
(4)Shannon C.
This place was amazing! The pho is very clean and fresh, and utterly addicting. We also had the lemongrass chicken, which was very tasty also. The iced coffee is just the right balance of sweetness and bitterness. And overall the waitress we had was one of the most friendly and seemed genuinely happy to be there. Great!
(5)Eric M.
Egg rolls were tasty and lemon grass beef was fair. I either didn't see any spicy choices on the menu or they do not serve any spicy dishes. The price was a little high and no fountain drinks. The spring rolls are a raw dish and I want aware of that before ordering. They were interesting, but I have never acquired the taste for raw seafood. They were really nice looking and highly recommended by some of my sushi loving friends.
(3)Theresa M.
About the only place in Columbus where I can get pho. It's comfort food with Boba since there really isn't much else in this area, especially, in the way of Asian. I miss home cooking since mom and dad used to own a Chinese Carry Out restaurant. This place is very affordable. The service is fast and courteous. Discount for Yelp and military folks. I can't rate on much else then the pho-- combo comes in large only, and the specific meats come in a small size. There's nothing that beats a good bowl of soup and noodles, Viet style, when sick or getting over something.
(5)Sotahreth O.
This was my stop for the evening while traveling through and even though it was hotter than heck today. We required a hot spicy bowl of Pho' to shake off the traffic jams and the zombies occupying the left lane holding up traffic for miles... So, I entrusted my fellow Yelp'rs and gave this place a shot, since it placed at the top of the list with a 4 star. The broth was pretty basic, not a whole lot of cloves or star anise present. I know different regions..different flavors ..diffeeent herbs. But, once you added your condiments and herbs it was a decent Pho'. Speaking of the herbs, they were a little whimpy.. bean sprouts were soggy the cilantro.. was, ehh.. I'd come here again, just a little sooner next time. We showed up at like 8pm and the aircon was out or barely working. Either or I came to sweat!! They had us in and out in 45mins.
(3)F G.
They now charge $1 for a wedge of lime... Is there a lime shortage in the area?? That's so weird. Bring your own lime if you go.
(3)Tia L.
Eh, sadly this is probably as good as it's gonna get in Columbus. It's definitely not the best pho I've ever had but it did fill my craving. The spring rolls were quite a let down. They weren't very fresh with wilted lettuce, had way too much rice noodles in the middle which made them very bland even with the sauce. The pho was pretty good and the toppings were fresh so I can't complain. I wasn't impressed with the restaurant though, it felt dirty, stiff, and rundown to me. Overall, my experience was good, I just won't be eager to go back any time soon.
(3)Syleste A.
The first time I came to pho vy was 3 years ago. I fell in love. Ever since I've been going at least twice a month. The. It became twice a week while pregnant. The food is amazing. The aroma of the broth. The amazing folks that work there. The management is amazing. They become a second family. They automatically know my order when they see my face. If you have never had pho, come in and you'll be back every time. Don't be afraid to loose your phoginity.
(5)Jeremy B.
Great food, horrible service. We went in for lunch and the servers were standing around. Took 40+ minutes to get some soup which usually takes about 10. Waters were empty most of the time and we were never checked on.
(2)Minh H.
Great food!! I was very happy that I found a Vietnamese restaurant here. Far away from home craving good pho. pho bowl is huge!!!
(4)Yvette M.
I hate this place with a passion. I would rate it no star solely based off of the poor customer service. I prefer Uptown Vietnam Cuisine than this place. I went with my boyfriend one Saturday and did not get service after waiting for almost an hour. Every time I go the service is always slow. I drive a distance now to avoid giving them business.
(1)Sarah G.
I highly recommend this restaurant! The food is amazing and so tasty! I love it! The staff is very nice and the atmosphere is very calm and quiet!
(5)Amanda C.
Awesome food great prices and a great waitress Angel will definitely be coming back!!!!!!! Get the pho!!!
(5)JaeDoo S.
Being from the West Coast I was surprised to find a highly rated pho place out here in GA. It turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. Due to many mistakes of my own, we had a little trouble getting there (my phone gps was messing up) - and they were incredibly helpful, not only with finding the restaurant but also taking and making our order so that the food was ready for us by the time we arrived and before the kitchen closed. Even after we arrived the service was superb. As for the food, it was just as good as the service. We got large pho bowls with steak, spring roll and black milk tea boba. 5/5 no question. And to make things even better the prices were GREAT I would Definitely recommend this place to others and am planning to return!
(5)Ryan A.
Really impressed with their phó, tasted just like it doesnin Vietnam! Everyone was friendly, and knowledge about the menu. Clean simple place to get a variety of Vietnamese food.
(5)Gary M.
great place to grab a quick bowl of pho and get filled up - came here with my family one afternoon and was pleasantly surprised how good it was - I've had pho a couple other places in Georgia and this is right in line with the others - if I'm in Columbus and wanting pho - this is where I'll come
(4)A R.
Thank heaven for Pho Vy II!! This past March, I moved to Columbus from NYC. Now NYC, being the big city it is, I had the opportunity to eat some the most diverse, authentic, innovative and most important TASTY food ever. I was truly spoiled. Unfortunately, in the first three months of living in Columbus, I discovered (to my great dismay) that Columbus is dominated by cookie-cutter sit-down chains and fast food restaurants. :( Good but ehh nothing to write home again. So again I say - thank heaven that I found Pho Vy II (credits to Yelp - I would not have found this place without my fellow Yelpers)! This restaurant is a refreshing break from the other (mostly) Americanized restaurants in and around Columbus. The restaurant isn't fancy or gimmicky, and frankly it doesn't even stand out. It's just exactly what a Viet restaurant is - clean, neatly (but sparsely) decorated, and serves a really good bowl of pho. It gets me every time - the simplicity of a big bowl of steaming hot broth, freshly sliced eye-round steak and clean flavor from cilantro and thai basil - brings me so much joy! Just add a little hoisin and sriracha from the spice/sauce tray and it's the perfect light meal. Pho Vy is fresh, satisfying and the only one (at least to my knowledge) of its kind in Columbus. The servers are courteous and nice. -- So what's not to like?
(5)Ted C.
I am rating this place higher than their mother location because I came here for their weekend specials which include hot pot and some other dishes like Shaking beef and Bo Tai Chanh. I only came here because their original location was closed for the day because their AC was broken. The second place though is bigger, brighter and cleaner looking than it's original counterpart. My friends had never eaten Vietnamese food before but they dived right into it getting the vermicelli noodles with BBQ pork and egg rolls-I tried spelling it and spell check just went nuts so I'm just going to write the description. I always go with the combination pho and I really liked the taste here, maybe they shifted all their cooks to the bigger location because it seemed tastier than at their other spot. The spring rolls also seemed crisper and more flavorful-the basil seemed more pungent than when I had it last. Their homemade lemonade, it was slightly sweet but I was hoping it would be the salty lemonade that I like. I might try the first location again to contrast but I'll probably come here from now on.
(4)Natalie D.
I try pho everywhere I go and this place is great. Broth is spot on, service is good, lots of veggies. Highly recommend.
(5)SSara P.
Small Brisket Noodle Soup Egg Roll Spring Roll Taro Bubble Tea Food was really great! I wish they move to LaGrange. HOWEVER, * little bit disappointed with their tapioca.
(5)Alexis T.
Good choice for a lazy afternoon lunch. Took a friend for some Pho and we both were impressed with the quantity of service administered. Pho was fresh. Bowls were plentiful and ingredients were fresh. Great selection of dishes. A little bit of everything to satisfy your pho craving.
(4)Jessica S.
Friend & I were looking for a Pho place to eat & thanks to yelp we tried this one!! AMAZING!! The ingredients were fresh, service and prices were great! The eggrolls & spring rolls are wonderful!! This will be to go place for the next 3 years while I'm in columbus!
(4)Brent O.
Best Pho / vietnamese in columbus, heck this place holds its own with Atlanta and DC.
(5)Beebee H.
I frequent this place once up a week. The BEST place! Their peanut sauce is sooo good, not to peanut buttery. The pho beef broth is the perfect blend of seasonings. I also really like the rice noodle lemongrass bowl. It's delicious!! The service is always impeccable. The friendly staff and great food keeps me coming back. Definitely give this pho place a go!
(5)Wiebke M.
Awesome noodle bowls, especially the crispy egg roll bowl. Lots of fresh crunchy veggies and herbs, just add siracha and YUM! Good boba tea, limited flavor options but the mango and thai tea are both very good. Definitely will keep going back.
(5)Jennifer J.
It's sad to say I have to write this review about this place. my girlfriend and I were causal customers of pho vy II until tonight. Since I work so close, I tend to always get takeout since it's convenient. But tonight (11/13/14), we decided to go out and experience the dine in part of the restaurant. As we enter, we are greeted from a distance, "welcome to pho vy, please seat yourselves." Very kindly I might add. Due to the busy night, we didn't have much of a choice of seating...which is totally fine. So we come to a 4 seater dirty table, which we wiped down. Again, it was busy so I get it. Shortly after, our hostess that greeted us arrived and wiped our table down and told us our waitress would be by shortly. What I didn't know was, that the term shortly is used loosely there. Since we eat there quite often we knew what we wanted immediately. So after waiting and waiting, 20 minutes later still no waitress...not even a cup of water!! I found myself sitting in between 2 tables that were being served promptly, but us being skipped. So it came to the point where the 5 minute rule applied...5 more minutes or we go somewhere else. And in those 5 minutes my girlfriend and I were discussing other options as to where we can go for dinner where waitresses are more attentive. Sorry pho vy...I do love yall, and the food is great, but the service needs some major improvement.
(2)Kayce S.
Oh man. Vietnamese just keeps getting better and better for me. We ended up here for dinner one evening while on a long stay in the Columbus area, after having tried to go to the River Rd location and being met with a sign on the door saying they were closed and had moved to this location. I'm really glad I didn't let the additional drive put us off, because I hate to think I would have missed out on this deliciousness. The restaurant itself wasn't anything to write home about, décor-wise. It was clean and neat and seemed pretty new, but slightly on the sterile feeling side... it definitely felt like we were eating in a place in a strip mall. Our server was awesome, being really patient with the 12yo who had no clue what she was ordering and also explaining to us about the different plates of stuff that came out with the food. I guess we looked like we were pretty clueless, even though we already knew about the pho stuff. I was grateful for the lesson, though, because we didn't know about the egg roll stuff which was pretty much the same - I never would have thought to wrap all that up together in lettuce but holy smokes was it ever good like that! The food itself? OUTSTANDING. All the ingredients were super fresh, and the entrees were super delicious. I had the grilled chicken vermicelli and I seriously had to make myself stop eating because it was soooooo good and I was in danger of injuring myself. I'm not sure what's in that sauce but it had me doing a google search right then to try and figure out how to make it at home so I can eat it Every. Single. Day. For the REST OF MY LIFE. This place has definitely launched itself into the number one slot of best Vietnamese food I've ever put in my mouth. I just wish it wasn't almost seven hours away....... :)
(4)Ken K.
Delicious pho. Tasty broth. Great vermicelli bowls. Great spring rolls and peanut sauce. Crispy egg rolls. Friendly service. Wish they would open a place in Auburn. Oh well, I'll still drive here whenever I get the chance. Makes me want to get a hybrid to save on gas. note: They have boba, which made me super excited. Had it a few times and didn't really like it. Too much milk/creamer I think?
(5)Sabrina H.
First time trying Vietnamese and I have to admit, I was hoping for something flavorful! I was a bit disappointed by the food. Although the small bowl was huge! The servings here are quite healthy. The veggies looked super fresh. The Pho was just broth with rice noodles and chunks of meat. Even the meat had no flavor. I guess I could have dumped half the bottle Sriracha sauce into it like the rest of the table but heat without flavor is meaningless to me. I ordered the Lemongrass chicken with rice noodles as an entree. Although the chicken had flavor, there just wasn't any sauce. The noodles and chicken were really dry. I probably just ordered the wrong things, but our whole table was a little disappointed. I do have to say that the staff was very nice and we really did have a nice time. Just not sure I am a huge fan of Vietnamese cooking.
(3)Narae C.
I didn't think I was going to able to find a good PHO restaurant in Columbus. This is the only PHO place in Columbus and it is surprisingly good! Can't get enough of their PHO, spring rolls, and bubba tea.
(4)Viva C.
The only pho place in town - so I'll take what I can get. Was disappointed with the Pho "Combination" bowl. For the price you pay for its one-size only order, it was mostly noodles and a meager portion of meat. I will order something else next time since my previous experience here was similar - too much noodle and not enough meat. I'm a boba fanatic so I was happy to see they had it. However when I ordered the black tea boba, I had to send it back since there was a bizarre salty aftertaste. Hopefully the other boba selections are better and that was just a specific incident.
(2)Kettle J.
Very nice Vietnamese American place but not very authentic. Grilled pork chops were not marinated very long. Locals might like it as they have nothing to compare it with.
(2)Bill H.
Pretty poor. Ordered the combination pho, which had tough, chewy meat and a bunch of cilantro instead of basil - never seen that before. Weekend service staff are slack and not attentive. Price is on par with most pho places.
(1)Kathy P.
I just moved from San Francisco about nine months ago and was dreading my lack of Asian food options here in Columbus. Even though this is the only Vietnamese restaurant in Columbus, it's surprisingly pretty good. The pho broth is seasoned just right and they give generous portions of veggies and herbs. I also like their vermecilli and bbq meat. Thank goodness for them when I'm craving my mom's cooking. If you need a recommendation on what to order for appetizers...def go with the spring rolls and eggrolls. Thank you Pho Vy for satisfying my Viet cravings!
(4)Megan J.
This place isn't bad. The Pho is better than anything else. The hubby ordered the combination pho and I was surprised at the size of the bowl it was pretty big and the flavor was on point the meat was a little hard though. I ordered the number 26 (pork chops and rice), I didn't like it as much. the pork chops didn't have much of a flavor to it and they were cut thin and small and were over charred. We also ordered the fresh spring rolls for an appetizer and that was pretty good as well. Overall not a bad place for being the only Pho restaurant in the Columbus area. For all that and two sodas with a military discount $23 not bad at all!
(3)Bob C.
I've been here maybe a dozen times. I really like this pho place. The broth is tasty. It's a bit odd that they put cilantro on the side, but I guess it's for the customers who don't like the taste of cilantro. Generous portions. They also do pho to go and they package it really well. Friendly staff. Clean! I like it a lot.
(4)T L.
Surprisingly very good Pho! Pleasing to find authentic Pho and Vietnamese spring rolls, served with generous fresh-herb portions and vegetables in the deep south. Pho Ga (chicken soup) was joyously, chicken-fat-free, my pet peeve in Pho Ga. Savory, flavorful broth, tons of white-meat chicken bits and plenty of herbs to throw in the Pho. Awesome to be served spring rolls with the traditional lettuce wrap and cucumber/carrot/bean-sprouts, to wrap in the lettuce. Authentic, cheap and totally delicious. Hope it's here to stay.
(4)Jonathan B.
Great food, fresh flavors! Spring roll with tofu was excellent! Grilled beef with rice also great! Nice find in Columbus!
(4)Rachele R.
I love PHO!! My husband and I had dinner here while we were in town for our son's boot camp graduation. Vietnamese food is awesome because it's so simple! You won't be disappointed at all. We had some pho and grilled pork & shrimp w/ vermicelli. The restaurant is nice and clean. The staff are friendly and prompt. The place is located in a strip mall with other eating option. Plenty of parking. Pretty easy access from the main road.
(4)Jenny H.
My first time eating Vietnamese and it was great. I order a soup dish and loved it. Just added a little hot sauce from the table and it was good to go. Also would recommend the Spring Rolls. They were amazing. There was no restrooms for customers offered, which I thought was a turn-off. Great food though. Wait staff could have been a bit more present.
(4)Andrew P.
the best place in town for pho. which is really the only place. lol. they have another location off river rd. same branch. therefore the only place in town therefore the best place in town. lol.
(4)Cristal Q.
I'm from California and got spoiled with all the amazing foods. I was very happy to find this place. The food is amazing and the staff is always super friendly and helpful. My favorite place to eat!
(4)Wei C.
The only choice for Vietnamese in Columbus. Honestly, not the best Vietnamese I've had, but unless you're willing to drive to Atlanta, you won't find any better for miles. Good food, fresh ingredients, and prompt service keep my family and me coming back almost every week.
(5)S E.
service: 5/5 food: 4/5 cleanliness: 5/5 value: 4/5 Decent spring rolls Combo pho is pretty good Fresh sprouts All around, this is a good Pho place. Nothing to brag about, but I also left there feeling full and happy.
(4)D G.
Yummy! Great Pho for a cold day. Can't wait to go back. Reasonable prices too.
(5)Christina T.
This is the best pho in Columbus and it maybe some of the best I've had in a while. The broth was GREAT and made the plate way better than other places. I will be going back!
(5)Jon E.
Judging from the reviews this place looks like it has pretty good food...I didn't get far enough thru the door to try the food unfortunately. My son returned after 9 months in Afghanistan and wanted to go to this restaurant the first day back. We arrived a little early and walked around the strip mall until my watch said 11am (opening time). I opened their door to get a table and was shouted at that they weren't open until 11am. Possible my watch is a minute or two fast I thought so I waited with my family outside the restaurant in 90 degree heat for a few more minutes (watch said 11:02) and went inside. One of the ladies behind the counter yelled "hey, we told you already to wait until we are open". Very weird experience. Sort of soup nazi stuff if you are familiar with Seinfeld. For the restaurant -- If you don't want customers at your stated opening hour opening the restaurant door then either keep your door locked or change your hours. We left and went up the road for some seafood.
(1)James B.
I travel for a living and Pho Vi is by far the best Vietnamese I have had. They are consistent and always demand the highest quality ingredients. I have always had outstanding food there. The only menu difference between Pho Vi one and two is two serves beer and wine.
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