Submitted by TheRealJewf t3_126ppci in rva
Looking for that delicious hole in the wall. What do you know RVA?
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EDIT: Pho Tay Do for lunch yesterday. Can't thank you enough Reddit. Out of this world good.
Submitted by TheRealJewf t3_126ppci in rva
Looking for that delicious hole in the wall. What do you know RVA?
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EDIT: Pho Tay Do for lunch yesterday. Can't thank you enough Reddit. Out of this world good.
I tried em all and the broth delta is WIDE.
Plus Denzel is a legend and I want to sit with buxom river ladies or Elvis.
Come hungry....bring cash
They are not open past 6pm or seemingly whenever they feel like it. I've tried multiple times.... Someday I will get to sample this seemingly legendary broth
Do they have a veggie option?
Yes!
It's Pho Tay Do, especially since you want hole in the wall vibe.
Pho Tay Do and it’s not even up for debate
100
Been fan of pho so 1 since the 90s. Pho so 1 and pho tay do (are they still cash only?) are the OG pho restaurants.
Try the grilled pork chops if you haven’t.
Came to say this, but haven't been in a minute. Are they still off Horsepen?
Edit - wow it's been a LONG time...they're now Pho Thien Phat off of Horsepen, wonder if they're still as good.
There’s one up in the West End as well, close to India K’ Raja
Pho so 1 moved to the old david's bridal across where food lion changed to new grand mart.
Haven't been in awhile, but pho thien phat was just as good the last time I went. Was always curious what happened there.. seems like some sorta feud.
I went there a lot when they changed. They said it was just a rebranding and it was the same people but something felt off and IDK what it was but the pho wasn't as good the next time.
Number 34, my favorite!
Pho 79 on Staples Mill. This is one of those places where the outside looks a little sketchy but the Pho is very good.
The owners are super nice, too.
Seconded, they are the kindest folks.
Yeah. The more run down the place is, the better the food 😆
They asked for hole in the wall 🤷♀️ and I’ve found that is often the case, some of the best food I’ve ever had has come from the most unassuming places. Can’t judge a book by it’s cover.
This is true about bbq and tacos too!
There used to be a pho place in Norfolk called “Speedy Gonzales Tacos”. They had philly steaks on the menu, but it was by far the best pho in Norfolk.
Eddie’s(I believe) in Hampton was a pizza shop that some Vietnamese guys bought to make a pho place, but they decided to just keeping making pizza too.
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This place used to be decent. I went there a month ago and it was hot garbage. Everything tasted like it was almost spoiled. Everything had that slightly off taste. I thought for sure I'd get sick, but I didn't. I use to love their bahn mi.
100% agree. Their broth is sooo much tastier compared to Pho Tay Do imo. They also put bbq in their summer rolls!
It's greasy but yeah, the food is consistently good.
Truely one of Richmonds best establishments. Tay do pumps out amazing flavors.
Oh, and do yourself a favor and try their other soups. Bun bo hue is Pho’s less popular little brother, that I prefer. Their pork based soups are heavenly.
Haven’t tried all of the pho places, but Pho Tien Phat II is fire and good quantity/monies ratio.
Vietnam 1 does good work.
Honestly between pho thien phat, Vietnam 1 and pho tay do they all do good and similar tastes and like blocks from each other.
Stuff away from there hasn't been as good.
pho lucas was so much fun
Pho Tien Phat on Horsepen
Vietnam 1 or pho tay do are top tier. Sen and pho Luca are good but not on the same level.
Pho Tay Do. Bring cash, get the Goi Du Du (papaya salad) as an app, & don't skimp on the Thai basil or fish sauce. 🤤
It's not the best but if you want to punish yourself go to Mekong and get the Super Bowl. I don't think there is a bigger pho in RVA.
The big thing Mekong has going for it over the (better) other places is that you can drink really good beer with your pho.
Not sure why you’re getting downvoted here?
I'm not sure either. As I said it's not the best but it's huge and they have great beer. There is a place for it on any pho list. It's not bad by any means.
Great pho (not claiming the best) great all around menu and regularly rated best brew pub in the nation.
mekong
Pho 1 Grill
On Midlothian there are fewer options now but “A Kitchen” is really good.
Tay Do if you want the absolute best, no beer, and want to pay cash.
Vietnam 1 if you want very good with a beer and want to use your card.
Pho Luca if you want almost very good, want a beer, and don’t feel like going to horsepen
Pho lucas!!!! Best flavor, get the spice bomb
I have eaten at nearly every Vietnamese restaurant in Richmond at least twice. Pho Tay Do is a staple, the ambiance is UNMATCHED and their broth is top tier but overall best is Vietnam 1. Lately my favorite place has been Tay Ho up Broad St. They have some harder to find items and their bowls are perfectly portioned.
Also I never go to Mekong FOR Pho, but if you haven’t tried their soft and crispy rolls your doing it wrong.
Adding Pho Que Huong at VCC in Glen Allen. It is consistently good with nice staff and a decent atmosphere (used to be a Famous Dave's BBQ).
My go-to is Pho 79 on Staples Mill.
Pho Thien Phat 2 has an interesting decor. I thought it was good, not amazing.
I won't return to Pho 95 (Willow Lawn).
I haven't been to Pho Tay Doh yet.
Pho Tay Do for life!!
Sen Organic has really good pho also
Edit: eating it for lunch in about 10 minutes after seeing this post
Pho Saigon pretty damn good
Mekong good
We personally think Pho Saigon in the West End is very underrated. Always on point with the Pho!
Gamegis t1_jea5z2y wrote
Pho tay do and it’s not close in my opinion or my Vietnamese in-laws opinions