I'm really picky on food. But I still wanna say that this is the best Vietnamese restaurant in the whole Tampa Bay area. They serve super fresh veggies for the soup.Their bun bo hue is the best.They also have fresh noodle. We really enjoyed it.The only thing not good about the food is too much MSG. We had to drink a loooot of water during the night. ??Additionally, sometimes they make the bun bo hue too spicy. Not all the time though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Summer Roll, 1 Special Pho, Filet Mignon and Bun Bo Hue
Joey Xiong
Great food and even better service. Ask Tony for a beef bone and some bone barrow; tell him Joey from Sarasota recommended it. I just wish that they had banh mi sandwiches and avocado smoothies.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, 1 Special Pho, Filet Mignon and Bun Bo Hue, Spring Roll
HOLEE KUN
Definitely my favorite place to go for a good bowl of noodles soup ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Filet Mignon and Bun Bo Hue
Kirsten Swore
First time there today and it was awesome. Fresh ingredients and all the sauces and the chicken was perfect. We had chicken pho. Loved it! We’ll be back!
gipsypanther1
Best Pho in town and amazing bone marrow soup, Pop and Mom shop sweet couples, very hospitable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allie B
My partner and I finally tried this place after passing by it so many times. We came with high expectations and upon first contact of the spoonful of broth with our taste buds, those expectations were blown out of the water. Stop sleeping on this place like we did and start living a life full of delicious pho.P.S. the Thai tea isn’t powdered and it SLAPS
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 1 Special Pho
Noah Kavanah
Pho was a little salty, but not enough to lose point cause it was a very good broth. The servers are very nice & welcoming. I'll be back here to eat again for sure when back in Tampa
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 1 Special Pho
Eunice A.
Special pho in Pinellas Park truly stands out with its exceptional cuisine and atmosphere. The highlight is undoubtedly their house noodles, which are freshly made, not store-bought. This extra effort by the owner adds a luxurious touch to your dining experience without inflating the cost. I add this because it cost him more money to offer this, but he does not pass off the expense to the customer.The flavors infused in their dishes are nothing short of amazing, offering a rich and authentic taste that is hard to find elsewhere. Additionally, the staff deserves a special mention for their wonderful service and great suggestions, ensuring a delightful visit. It's no overstatement to say that Special Fun offers some of the best dining experiences in Florida.
Rastafalawasch Wabol
Our first experience was amazing ! Food was rich and delicious . Owner was extremely friendly and made sure we had everything we required…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bun rieu ( not on the menu just ask the owner)
Hannah B.
The best pho broth in Pinellas! It isn't oily or too salty or too sweet. The broth is perfectly balanced & the portions are huge!
Do not order Pho to go from here! They take advantage of you when you order to go. We got Chicken Pho and Veggie Pho... Very small amount of food and ingredients compared to what other Pho restaurants give you. The chicken was stringy, tough, and flavorless, seriously, I through it out and used the roasted chicken I bought from Sam's Club. So we got stringy tough chicken, a little bit of onion, basil, bean sprouts, no carrots, no broccoli. Then they labeled the broth wrong, you can tell chicken broth by the oil floating on top.Overall, not impressed. Will not be back for more.Spent 28.00 on two Pho, not happy with what we were served. We normally got to Tasty Pho, just up the street. It is always very tasteful and well presented. Never had a single poor experience whether it was to-go or dine in. And, I am in no way affiliated with Tasty Pho, other than being one of their customers. I just wanted to try another place for Pho. But I clearly have learned my lesson today. This place, hence it's name, is anything but Special. If you want bland, tough chicken, this is your place! I'll pass, thanks.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pho
Jamie Jacques
Best Pho I ever had so far - service is exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike M.
Love the soups at Special Pho we love it on a cold night nothing like hot soup!!!!!!!!!!
Hinh Truong
Just a usually Pho restaurant. The Pho is a little above average. Location is not friendy and not easy to find.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 1 Special Pho
Adam Miller
I’m making my way through every restaurant that serves Pho in St. Pete, and this is the best so far, hands down!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tendons Meatballs Soup, 1 Special Pho
I'm really picky on food. But I still wanna say that this is the best Vietnamese restaurant in the whole Tampa Bay area. They serve super fresh veggies for the soup.Their bun bo hue is the best.They also have fresh noodle. We really enjoyed it.The only thing not good about the food is too much MSG. We had to drink a loooot of water during the night. ??Additionally, sometimes they make the bun bo hue too spicy. Not all the time though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Summer Roll, 1 Special Pho, Filet Mignon and Bun Bo Hue
Great food and even better service. Ask Tony for a beef bone and some bone barrow; tell him Joey from Sarasota recommended it. I just wish that they had banh mi sandwiches and avocado smoothies.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, 1 Special Pho, Filet Mignon and Bun Bo Hue, Spring Roll
Definitely my favorite place to go for a good bowl of noodles soup ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Filet Mignon and Bun Bo Hue
First time there today and it was awesome. Fresh ingredients and all the sauces and the chicken was perfect. We had chicken pho. Loved it! We’ll be back!
Best Pho in town and amazing bone marrow soup, Pop and Mom shop sweet couples, very hospitable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My partner and I finally tried this place after passing by it so many times. We came with high expectations and upon first contact of the spoonful of broth with our taste buds, those expectations were blown out of the water. Stop sleeping on this place like we did and start living a life full of delicious pho.P.S. the Thai tea isn’t powdered and it SLAPS
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 1 Special Pho
Pho was a little salty, but not enough to lose point cause it was a very good broth. The servers are very nice & welcoming. I'll be back here to eat again for sure when back in Tampa
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 1 Special Pho
Special pho in Pinellas Park truly stands out with its exceptional cuisine and atmosphere. The highlight is undoubtedly their house noodles, which are freshly made, not store-bought. This extra effort by the owner adds a luxurious touch to your dining experience without inflating the cost. I add this because it cost him more money to offer this, but he does not pass off the expense to the customer.The flavors infused in their dishes are nothing short of amazing, offering a rich and authentic taste that is hard to find elsewhere. Additionally, the staff deserves a special mention for their wonderful service and great suggestions, ensuring a delightful visit. It's no overstatement to say that Special Fun offers some of the best dining experiences in Florida.
Our first experience was amazing ! Food was rich and delicious . Owner was extremely friendly and made sure we had everything we required…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bun rieu ( not on the menu just ask the owner)
The best pho broth in Pinellas! It isn't oily or too salty or too sweet. The broth is perfectly balanced & the portions are huge!
Restaurantji Recommends
Do not order Pho to go from here! They take advantage of you when you order to go. We got Chicken Pho and Veggie Pho... Very small amount of food and ingredients compared to what other Pho restaurants give you. The chicken was stringy, tough, and flavorless, seriously, I through it out and used the roasted chicken I bought from Sam's Club. So we got stringy tough chicken, a little bit of onion, basil, bean sprouts, no carrots, no broccoli. Then they labeled the broth wrong, you can tell chicken broth by the oil floating on top.Overall, not impressed. Will not be back for more.Spent 28.00 on two Pho, not happy with what we were served. We normally got to Tasty Pho, just up the street. It is always very tasteful and well presented. Never had a single poor experience whether it was to-go or dine in. And, I am in no way affiliated with Tasty Pho, other than being one of their customers. I just wanted to try another place for Pho. But I clearly have learned my lesson today. This place, hence it's name, is anything but Special. If you want bland, tough chicken, this is your place! I'll pass, thanks.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pho
Best Pho I ever had so far - service is exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the soups at Special Pho we love it on a cold night nothing like hot soup!!!!!!!!!!
Just a usually Pho restaurant. The Pho is a little above average. Location is not friendy and not easy to find.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 1 Special Pho
I’m making my way through every restaurant that serves Pho in St. Pete, and this is the best so far, hands down!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tendons Meatballs Soup, 1 Special Pho