Came here as a group of 8 with two kids. With the pretty interior and given how clean the place was, we all lowered down our expectation for food and expected it to be non-authentic. To our surprise, the food was delicious! Pho as well as vermicelli were on point. Highly recommend this restaurant.The staffs were also so welcoming and kind to the kids!
Mark M.
Finally, a good pho place. Growing up all around the bay area, there was always great asian restaurants around me. There's not many options in Marin, so I'm glad this place popped up. and it's GOOD. The Pho broth is very flavorful, clear, and not oily. As pho broth should be. Definitely, a place i would go on a rainy day for a hot soup. You can't go wrong with a BBQ rice plate either. Also, a good amount of food for the price.
Christian R.
Good food and service. Always a good place to eat out. Friendly employees and good environment. I really enjoy their beef and rice plate and their soups.
Tomson 4.
I saw on another comment about having people from different ethnic backgrounds cooking Vietnamese food and for y'all to completely ignore that. I'm pretty sure they can make 1000% better than that person or I even ever could and that was very uncalled for/racist as well. Coming into the store was literally amazing, I felt welcomed, and the staff are beyond kind. Not only that, I'm Vietnamese and I'll like to admit that in my entire 22-23 years of living on this earth, this spot definitely took the cake on having one of the best flavors of broth and pho ever created and served. Place is a 13/10
Viji V.
Awesome Awesome Awesome. So happy they are here. Taste was delicious, restaurant was cute and super clean and staff were very attentive. I had only doordashed them before so was nice to have their hot chicken broth soup on a cold and rainy day at the source! Will be back!
Dan R.
Amazing place and the service it's just great . Highly recommended. The pho it's very rich in flavor . We love this place
RSss N.
Outstanding food, service, and ambiance! Reasonably priced, very comfortable, and inviting atmosphere with friendly staff! An absolute winner for Marin!
Martina M.
Really enjoyed the pho - noodles cooked properly and a decent broth. Could have enjoyed a bigger portion of beef but i didn't think it was tiny either. Clean inside and nice decor. Staff really friendly too. Filled up with several customers as we were dining. Will be back!
James G.
Pho Tao Noodle House, on Bellam, at Marin Square in San Rafael, is a five-star experience for the several reasons that qualify a friendly local place ... As soon as you walk into Pho Tao Noodle House you will be delighted with the openness and light of the dining room. The space is spotless and constantly attended by the staff to make sure everything is clean and bright. We were greeted by the manager, Boi, as soon as we walked in, and were cordially invited to sit wherever we liked. Once we were settled, Boi came back and gave us a tutorial on the menu which, to be honest is pretty self-explanatory, with good descriptions of the food, and combination options. The photos were helpful for my guest as she was dining on pho, etc. for the first time. AS for the food, we started with some appetizers...the Shrimp Cakes were lightly fried and tender throughout, we loved these! The Egg Rolls were crispy and packed with vegetable filling. Both of those are a hit. For our entreé, we enjoyed the refreshing and light flavors of the Grilled Chicken with Rice Vermicelli Noodles, which came with freshly made salad. All delicious. We also tried one Thai Iced Tea, and one Vietnamese Coffee (be mindful, it's a jolt of caffeine). Both were delicious and rich. The sealed tops make them perfect for to-go orders. The prices are plainly illustrated on the menu, and are quite fair! There is plenty of parking lot parking, and they have some outdoor seating for those sunny Marin days. Pho Tao is a reliable, accessible, friendly place to get delicious, well priced food, with comfortable surroundings for dining in, and on-line and in-person to-go orders. It's a great option for those with nearby jobs looking for a fine lunch, too
This place makes the BEST PHO I have EVER had in my life!! The broth is seasoned to perfection. The vegetables are always so crisp and fresh! The Daikon is my favorite! The service is absolutely amazing! Fast and efficient and they do not skimp on the bowls!! And all for an EXTREMELY affordable price!! Nothing like all these other overpriced, underseasoned places on Marin. The staff are all so professional, kind, and accomodating. The best part, besides the Pho, is the music and the atmosphere!! A little bit of everything for EVERYONE! Love this place!Parking: Parking right outside in front of the restaurant. Just a skip and a hop and you're already at your table!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Wings - A4
Samuel G.
AMAZING! best pho ever not kidding. I 100% recommend amazing service. Ambiance was super amazing too :)
SF U.
The ambiance really surprised me. It is beautifully decorated(wallpaper, wicker lights, use of space, clear red chairs. The staff is so friendly. I asked for a recommendation of a rice plate and was told to try the pork. It was super delicious. Fresh vibrant flavors. Poured the sauce and a little of the cilantro soup on the salad and rice (like the gentleman recommended doing). My friend had the veggie pho and was pleased with the abundance of veg. Another friend had the seafood combo pho and said they wasn't to try the beef next time. I've been twice this week and really hope to see them succeed!
Devyn Gardner
I think my standards are pretty high when it comes to pho, as I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Vietnam … but the pho here was phenomenal ( phonemenal… hehe) on top of the tasty warming broth, the ambience was great and the service was top notch. Our server was so attentive and kind- he even gave me the Wi-Fi and let me plug in my laptop!! ( my power has been out for days ) he was so nice ! All in all, great experience ❤️✨
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Wings - A4
Cindy N.
Beautiful open space with a warm atmosphere and wonderful staff. Bonus- women's bathroom is nice and clean too (very appreciated!) Quickly greeted and seated upon walk-in. Every staff member that walked past us said hello and asked if we were doing okay or needed anything. Food came out fast and piping hot Appetizers: egg rolls & fried tofu. Egg rolls (4.5/5) were good, decent portion, and reasonably priced. Fried tofu (3.5/5) was okay, also reasonably priced. Pho (4/5) not as many options as other places (I was disappointed to find they don't have tendon at all), but it came out fast, steaming hot, and the broth was deep and full of flavor. I knocked half a star for the limited options and another half star as I felt I didn't get much food and was still hungry. That being said, the quality of the soup itself was actually really good, way better than the other 2 restaurants in the area. * Warning- the freeway exit and entrance is dangerous! People can't drive in that area so be careful!
Nice and clean food is muy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here as a group of 8 with two kids. With the pretty interior and given how clean the place was, we all lowered down our expectation for food and expected it to be non-authentic. To our surprise, the food was delicious! Pho as well as vermicelli were on point. Highly recommend this restaurant.The staffs were also so welcoming and kind to the kids!
Finally, a good pho place. Growing up all around the bay area, there was always great asian restaurants around me. There's not many options in Marin, so I'm glad this place popped up. and it's GOOD. The Pho broth is very flavorful, clear, and not oily. As pho broth should be. Definitely, a place i would go on a rainy day for a hot soup. You can't go wrong with a BBQ rice plate either. Also, a good amount of food for the price.
Good food and service. Always a good place to eat out. Friendly employees and good environment. I really enjoy their beef and rice plate and their soups.
I saw on another comment about having people from different ethnic backgrounds cooking Vietnamese food and for y'all to completely ignore that. I'm pretty sure they can make 1000% better than that person or I even ever could and that was very uncalled for/racist as well. Coming into the store was literally amazing, I felt welcomed, and the staff are beyond kind. Not only that, I'm Vietnamese and I'll like to admit that in my entire 22-23 years of living on this earth, this spot definitely took the cake on having one of the best flavors of broth and pho ever created and served. Place is a 13/10
Awesome Awesome Awesome. So happy they are here. Taste was delicious, restaurant was cute and super clean and staff were very attentive. I had only doordashed them before so was nice to have their hot chicken broth soup on a cold and rainy day at the source! Will be back!
Amazing place and the service it's just great . Highly recommended. The pho it's very rich in flavor . We love this place
Outstanding food, service, and ambiance! Reasonably priced, very comfortable, and inviting atmosphere with friendly staff! An absolute winner for Marin!
Really enjoyed the pho - noodles cooked properly and a decent broth. Could have enjoyed a bigger portion of beef but i didn't think it was tiny either. Clean inside and nice decor. Staff really friendly too. Filled up with several customers as we were dining. Will be back!
Pho Tao Noodle House, on Bellam, at Marin Square in San Rafael, is a five-star experience for the several reasons that qualify a friendly local place ... As soon as you walk into Pho Tao Noodle House you will be delighted with the openness and light of the dining room. The space is spotless and constantly attended by the staff to make sure everything is clean and bright. We were greeted by the manager, Boi, as soon as we walked in, and were cordially invited to sit wherever we liked. Once we were settled, Boi came back and gave us a tutorial on the menu which, to be honest is pretty self-explanatory, with good descriptions of the food, and combination options. The photos were helpful for my guest as she was dining on pho, etc. for the first time. AS for the food, we started with some appetizers...the Shrimp Cakes were lightly fried and tender throughout, we loved these! The Egg Rolls were crispy and packed with vegetable filling. Both of those are a hit. For our entreé, we enjoyed the refreshing and light flavors of the Grilled Chicken with Rice Vermicelli Noodles, which came with freshly made salad. All delicious. We also tried one Thai Iced Tea, and one Vietnamese Coffee (be mindful, it's a jolt of caffeine). Both were delicious and rich. The sealed tops make them perfect for to-go orders. The prices are plainly illustrated on the menu, and are quite fair! There is plenty of parking lot parking, and they have some outdoor seating for those sunny Marin days. Pho Tao is a reliable, accessible, friendly place to get delicious, well priced food, with comfortable surroundings for dining in, and on-line and in-person to-go orders. It's a great option for those with nearby jobs looking for a fine lunch, too
Restaurantji Recommends
This place makes the BEST PHO I have EVER had in my life!! The broth is seasoned to perfection. The vegetables are always so crisp and fresh! The Daikon is my favorite! The service is absolutely amazing! Fast and efficient and they do not skimp on the bowls!! And all for an EXTREMELY affordable price!! Nothing like all these other overpriced, underseasoned places on Marin. The staff are all so professional, kind, and accomodating. The best part, besides the Pho, is the music and the atmosphere!! A little bit of everything for EVERYONE! Love this place!Parking: Parking right outside in front of the restaurant. Just a skip and a hop and you're already at your table!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Wings - A4
AMAZING! best pho ever not kidding. I 100% recommend amazing service. Ambiance was super amazing too :)
The ambiance really surprised me. It is beautifully decorated(wallpaper, wicker lights, use of space, clear red chairs. The staff is so friendly. I asked for a recommendation of a rice plate and was told to try the pork. It was super delicious. Fresh vibrant flavors. Poured the sauce and a little of the cilantro soup on the salad and rice (like the gentleman recommended doing). My friend had the veggie pho and was pleased with the abundance of veg. Another friend had the seafood combo pho and said they wasn't to try the beef next time. I've been twice this week and really hope to see them succeed!
I think my standards are pretty high when it comes to pho, as I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Vietnam … but the pho here was phenomenal ( phonemenal… hehe) on top of the tasty warming broth, the ambience was great and the service was top notch. Our server was so attentive and kind- he even gave me the Wi-Fi and let me plug in my laptop!! ( my power has been out for days ) he was so nice ! All in all, great experience ❤️✨
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Wings - A4
Beautiful open space with a warm atmosphere and wonderful staff. Bonus- women's bathroom is nice and clean too (very appreciated!) Quickly greeted and seated upon walk-in. Every staff member that walked past us said hello and asked if we were doing okay or needed anything. Food came out fast and piping hot Appetizers: egg rolls & fried tofu. Egg rolls (4.5/5) were good, decent portion, and reasonably priced. Fried tofu (3.5/5) was okay, also reasonably priced. Pho (4/5) not as many options as other places (I was disappointed to find they don't have tendon at all), but it came out fast, steaming hot, and the broth was deep and full of flavor. I knocked half a star for the limited options and another half star as I felt I didn't get much food and was still hungry. That being said, the quality of the soup itself was actually really good, way better than the other 2 restaurants in the area. * Warning- the freeway exit and entrance is dangerous! People can't drive in that area so be careful!