Jennifer Garcia
This is the best pho in riverside! The brisket pho and chicken fried rice are my top picks, as well as the egg rolls!! I always have such a great experience picking up my food, the employees are always so kind. There’s times where they get extremely busy and they still manage to be considerate towards their customers.
… moreKevin Iqueda
Arguably the BEST pho around the whole Inland Empire. It is a small, family owned restaurant next to the Albertsons and walking distance from the Van Buren Drive-in theater. I’m a regular at this place and the owner and staff recognize me and know my order so much so that by the time I sit down, they pretty much have my order ready. I don’t expect this from them every time and don’t expect them to do anything for me or provide special treatment, but the fact that they take care of anyone I take and myself makes me appreciate them much more. The staff is just that good and caring about this place. The people here are humble and so nice. The pho is just so delicious and comforting, it feels like a warm hug. It’s great for any occasion: when it’s cold, raining, when you’re sick, when you’re hungover, and even when it’s hot. The day that I eventually move, no matter how far, I will come to this place for the Pho. It is that damn good. They even offer a broth only Pho that was perfect when I had my wisdom teeth removed and I couldn’t chew anything for a few days and I was hungry and craving pho, so I appreciate that even more. The other food they serve smells so delicious that I’m tempted to try it one day. The portion sizes are pretty generous and good, too. One of my friends ordered a noodle dish and it looked and smelled amazing and he said it was quite delicious, and he is quite picky about what and where he eats. My fiance usually never finishes a dish, but almost always finishes it here. I’ve ordered delivery here a few times and the food is always as good as when you dine in and the portions are also the same as when you dine in. It always manages to somehow arrive at my doorstep just as hot as dining in, almost as if they had made it in my own kitchen. Anytime you crave pho or wanna try something different if you’ve never had this before, give this place a shot, you will not regret it. I can’t recommend this place enough. Just eat here.
… moreAngel Luna
I’m impressed that so many people like this place because my experience was disappointing. They were out of almost every appetizer we attempted to order, the service was poor (didn’t check on us at all after we got our food, gave us a half-empty cup of iced coffee), and the phở gà had hardly any noodles or meat but a ton of broth. Will not be coming back.
… moreRick Rhay
The food at Pho 81 is good. I had the pho tai, and my friend had the sauteed tofu. We both enjoyed our meals. The prices are spot on, and the place is clean and nicely appointed. On my first visit, there were no workers visible when I first got there, and I didn’t know if I should order at the counter or wait to be seated, or what. I had several awkward minutes of not knowing what to do before the guy came out and saw me. Also, I wasn’t given a spoon with the soup, and the spoon I got when I went up and asked for it was not a pho spoon, it was a regular cereal spoon which was far too small to use properly, and it took forever to finish the broth without picking up the bowl and drinking it Viking style, which I wouldn’t normally want to do. So I wouldn’t say that the service was off, but maybe it was a little glitchy. I’ll be back, and I’m sure they’ll nail it next time, at which point, I’ll revise my review.
Edit: on a subsequent visit, again, the food was great and the location is clean and nicely appointed. The staff was on point this time. I enjoyed my visit.
… moreIvan Cardenas
Food was fantastic. #60 with shrimp and #3 hit the spot, egg rolls and spring rolls complimented the meals very well. The place is very clean and server was very attentive. Will definitely be back.
… moreRoman Rios
Really good preparation, good selection, only thing missing is chicken, maybe they don’t eat chicken In Vietnam? I’m not sure, only wish they had that, but everything else was great. The restaurant is clean that people are very friendly. Would definitely come back, bowls are big. None of the 3 of us finished it all with one appetizer just split between us of really good.
Egg rolls
… moreJesse Goldade
After several dozen visits, it was only appropriate to leave a review on how fantastic this establishment is. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure your visit is the best possible. I have yet to have a dish that I did not love. The pho is outstanding. The vermicelli (#70) is my favorite dish. Visit now. You will not regret it.
… moreJohnathon Petruescu
If you love Pho, you’ll love this place! Nice, brand new small business with the nicest owners. I would recommend this place 10/10. The Pho is so flavorful and delicious, I could eat this every day lol
… moreRoman Rios
Clean little restaurant with a great selection of food, rice dishes, noodle dishes, pho of all types , vermicelli dishes also even a crispy noodle with seafood dish, great appetizers especially the fried chicken wings and the cream cheese wonton and don’t forget the fried Calamari
… moreMaxine H.
It was my first time here and I will definitely come back. I ordered their Combo Banh Mi sandwich and Vietnamese Ice Coffee. Both the sandwich and coffee didn’t disappoint. They are also really nice and will answer questions about the food.
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