Service sucks but best pho I've had
Can't believe this place has bad reviews!. I always come here for quick, cheap Vietnamese food. They've renovated too so it's a decent dining experience now (except for the bathrooms, yuck). It's my favorite place for pho!
Delicious soup & the staff are always friendly! I go often & wouldn't change that.
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Why do people hate this place?. Read the title guys. Can someone answer my question please?
My experience at Pho Hoa wasn't as bad as most claim to be based on the reviews I've read on Urbanspoon. My brother and I were actually a little intimated go to in because of this. It was labour day weekend and we had wanted to try Saigon Harbour but they were closed.
I've always been a picky eater and when something isn't up to my own personal expectations, I get a little upset. Maybe that's why the majority who have written a review for this restaurant were unhappy. Bad experiences, whether it may be the food, atmosphere, or the service. However, when I say bad experiences, I don't understand how this restaurant can be compared to Pho Vy across the street. Both atmospheres aren't that pretty, but Hoa is more roomy. Service was actually more attentive than Vy across the street - and another thing I noticed is that they were child friendly. Now that is something I don't see the male manager nor the in-your-face grumpy woman would like. I don't have children, but it's nice to see an atmosphere that can accommodate children, especially when it's at your average eatery, nothing fancy just like how it should be. I refuse to go to Vy now, just because of the shocking, rude service my brother had. Ordering something he didn't order, them insisting he did, and us leaving very uncomfortable about the whole experience. We are paying customers supporting your rent, your staff, and a whole bunch of other things to keep your business operating.
The Pho is what I go for when I go to a Vietnamese restaurant, and honestly I didn't notice anything particularly different right away at Hoa. Both Vy and Hoa have good both, both have good noodles, both have same quality of sides, minus the cilantro not offered at Hoa: jalapenos, bean spouts, etc. The only thing that would set these two restaurants apart when it comes to the Pho itself would be the quality of steak I had. Vy is just a TAD more firm, but it still wouldn't want me to go back to that place. Honestly, I know this is a review about Hoa, but Vy is exactly like the soup nazi on Seinfeld and why put up with that BS when you can just go across the street. As for the "Mcdonalds of Pho" comment, just be happy that Victoria actually offers plenty of pho restaurants in town. Choose your pick wisely.
Yummy Soup + family friendly. The steak soup & pork spring rolls are delicious! The staff is always pleasant. Service is fast and very consistent. The large soup (approx $10) will feed 1 adult + 1 child so good value for families.
Used to be the best... Pho Hoa used to have my favorite pho in Victoria. I never understood why people liked Pho Vy better, because frankly, I find their food repugnant. In the last year or so, though, the quality has taken a big slide. They skimp on the meat and the broth tastes watered down when it used to taste really, really good. I'm sure I'll go back one day, but Pho Vuong is my new pho place.
Worth time and money. If you like vietnamese food you will like this place. i go at LEAST once a week and have tried almost everything once. place is pretty clean and food is always hot and fresh. i hae yet to be disappointed!
Crave it. I fell in love with this place last year. So much so that I crave their #18. I love the soup, the bean sprouts you put in there and the tea is delic
Finally the soup I'm looking for. The spicy chilly sauce is my favorite and pho hoa has it. I usually have the veggie soup which is always superb. The chicken soup is ok but I have had better meat elsewhere. For soup this is always a destination for me when downtown. The perfect light meal fix. Quick service quick soup at lunch but a little slower when busy at dinner.
We're a little obsessed.... We go here weekly for a #32 and Summer Roll. SO amazing it's making my tummy rumble thinking about it! The staff are super quiet, but super cute. Love Love this place.
Went to Pho Boi, A Taste of Vietnam for lunch and it was delicious the staff were great location is great
October 2023, I know things are tough. I got a large and felt like there wasn't even much meat in there. I guess for downtown Victoria this place might be good, I've had better
Very good Pho. Would highly recommend!
It’s a wow for me for a big serving. Tastes so good. Good Job to the server, Ms Anne and the Chef!
Pho boi was the first restaurant I’ve visited when I reach Victoria and I fell in love already. Carrot beef stew is my favorite and the spring rolls are very fresh. Anne was very hospitable, she always greeted us with joy and had a quick chat with us. She is so pretty every time she smiles at us. For sure we will be back again and again. 😍😍
Great location, casual Vietnamese spot among other great shops on Fort street. Staff was friendly, somehow I didn’t have any clue on what Vietnamese curry soup was and they did their best to explain it to me without making me feel like an idiot.
It turns out, the curry noodle in soup with fried tofu was the bomb. It was a spicy yet sweet, aromatic broth, a little oily but I’m guessing it’s from the coconut milk so I’m ok with that.
We also had the beef and carrot stew pho. It was a beefy tomato-ey broth, with chunks of moist beef and al dente pieces of carrots, nicely seasoned but not too overpowering.
My kid loved the grilled pork and deep fried spring roll on vermicelli with that side of nước chấm.
Would go again for sure.
Always coming back because of how tasty the pho is and how warm the service crew is especially Ann. She always makes sure that you got everything you ordered. I must say i’ve become a regular customer and will continue to cz the food is good and service is great.
This place is my go to on colder/rainy/gloomy days or if you just want the comfort of a good broth soup.
I’ve never waited to be seated, as soon as I’ve been greeted I’m seated right away which is nice when you are really looking forward to the meal.
Service has been great and quick. No real wait to have your order taken and not much longer your meal arrives.
I usually get the chicken noodle, regular size since it’s a pretty big bowl. Feel free to try the large if you’re extra hungry but I find it hard to finish a regular even though it’s delicious.
I would highly recommend this as a stop if you’re looking for a bowl of pho.
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+5
Anne gave an outstanding service. She made sure that we are enjoying our stay and meal the whole time.
If ever I’ll be around Downtown VIC. I’ll make sure to visit PhoBoi. The food and service is astounding. Thank you Anne for always making us feel welcomed whenever I visit with my family. I look forward for another visit 🥰👍🏼🙏🏽
I walked in the front door and there was about 22 customers there. Someone greeted me kindly and walked me to my table for one. They brought me tea and I ordered the large flank pho with spring roll on side and my food was served within 5 minutes.
Spring roll was small serving, but tasty.
Pho had enough noodles, meat, but more cooked veggies in the pho soup would be good. The broth was ok.
Overall I finished it all, except for some spoonfuls of broth😁
Went here for an after work bowl of soup was great (the picture was taken when I was almost finished)
It's a good Vietnamese restaurant to wind down if you need somewhere that has a chill ambience. Anne and Lasta the servers are great and friendly!
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