Vely Pontoni
Drove from Lakeland to Tampa to find some good food. Checked out Zen Pho & Noodles and I got the ribeye, brisket, and tripe. The temp was perfect where it didn’t burn your tongue, but hot enough to feel cozy inside. The meats and noodles were tasty, the herbs were fresh, and the broth was flavorful. It was the best pho I’ve had in a while.
For dessert, I got fried mango sticky rice wontons. The sauce is mango condense milk. It was sooo good!
The service was great and the wait wasn’t long. The ambiance was enjoyable and the cushioned booth seats were comfortable especially for my hamstring injury (from running). It was much appreciated.
They had so many items on their menu that I wanted to try, but today I needed a warm hug from a bowl of pho. 10/10 I’ll def make a trip back for the rest.
… moreJoshua Rivera
Incredible hidden gem ! I knew we were in for a treat the moment we waked in. The smell of delicious food hits you immediately, very quaint and nice atmosphere. Service was very good and friendly.
They have a plethora of options on the menu from Pho to ramen to rice and fried chicken and everything in between. We really enjoyed everything we ordered and can’t wait to come back with friends.
… moreMike Carter
Tried this place out. I agree with other comments on the portion size- great portions. I ordered the Zen Fried Rice Classic Combo, which was very bland. The scallions saved it a bit. Probably the most bland rice (that’s not white rice)I’ve had from the dozens of Asian restaurants I’ve patronized over the years. I ordered the Chicken Wings- Bang Bang flavor, very good! I also had the Krab Wontons. If I order from here again they’ll be a must have.
Overall very solid pick, wouldn’t mind checking out more items on the menu.
… moreNguyen Doan
I had a great experience at this place. The food was fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned. Portions were generous and the prices were very reasonable. The staff was friendly and welcoming – especially Daria, who provided excellent service and made the whole experience even better. I’ll definitely come back and recommend this place to my friends.
… moreManuel Morales
I loved the place. Menu is very much diverse and a lot of things can be modified. Modified items might be charged differently. Today I had the bun bo hue and it was all I needed for this weather. Def must try.
… moreAmanda Trudeau
Zen Pho is officially my new favorite spot in Tampa! I came in for dinner and ordered the phở special and the bulgogi ramen, and wow — both were incredible. The phở broth was rich, fragrant, and perfectly balanced (easily one of the best I’ve had in the city), and the bulgogi ramen was packed with flavor, tender beef, and that perfect chewy noodle texture. Everything tasted super fresh and came out lightning fast.
The restaurant itself is stunning — clean, modern, peaceful vibe with beautiful decor and great lighting. The staff were so welcoming and helpful; they answered all my questions, gave spot-on recommendations, and made the whole experience even better.
If you’re craving amazing Vietnamese-Korean fusion (or just killer phở and ramen), run don’t walk to Zen Pho. Already counting down the days until I’m back!
… moreCassie
Everything we’ve had here has been amazing! Deana recommended the calimari which we appreciated. Highly recommend the hot tea and bulgogi ramen.
… moreMatthew Howe
Had the best beef rib pho. The meat was of very high quality, and the broth was exceptionally flavorful. Chloe was very kind and helped pack my food to go.
… moreBeki Imbeault
Great food overall. The portions are HUGE! Definitely big enough for two. The pad Thai, for my husband and I, was lacking peanut flavor. The fried rice is exceptional. The chicken mami was delicious with the fried garlic and the noodles were really delicious. The Wok vermicelli noodles I ordered were very good, however, I did not enjoy the bunches of lemongrass hairs in my mouth. If you order it, I advise you to get a one of the other 3 options for sauce. Everything tasted pretty fresh! The vegetables were crunchy and juicy. The chicken breast was NOT dry which I appreciated. Overall, without trying the Pho, I would give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars. We will definitely be back to try some other dishes.
… moreNu Dang
The pho here is delicious! The broth is super flavorful, the noodles are soft and fresh, and the herbs taste really clean. Everything reminds me of authentic Vietnamese home-style cooking. Highly recommend!
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