Never been here in my life?! Have to try it sometime.
mark n
Nice attempt. Make much better at home. Live in Asia part time and this was a disappointment. Found a couple places in the treasure valley that have decent but this is not one of them. Located in the old 7-11 building next to where I grew up. Only two people in and the service was agonizingly slow......
Jennilyse
Literally the best place to eat Pho I’m Idaho! Nothing compares! We miss you! Please reopen soon!!!
Jason Smith
This place is all about the food. No it isn't the nicest restaurant space but who really cares when it is the best pho in Boise! This place isn't overpriced (despite what other reviewers say) and each and every time that I have been here I have gotten wonderful soup.I am super excited to hear that they are opening back up and I cannot wait to enjoy a delicious bowl of pho again!
Samual Johnson
Bad food. Gross unclean and I’m not a picky eater. Worst place in Boise.
Kayla Molner
I absolutely love this place! The owner is amazing and she remember faces! It’s just an all around great place to eat and be!
Michele R.
It breaks my heart to see a sign on the door that Pho Bac is closed by orders of fire marshall, which suggests physical problems with the structure. I can't imagine how the family that owns the restaurant operating out of this aging structure can afford to weather this while whatever fire safety changes that are needed are made to the building. Pho Bac is - or maybe was - a true 'mom n pop', family owned restaurant serving dishes which are truly Vietnamese and until Pho Nguyen - another 'mom n pop' husband and wife owned eatery - opened in 2019 Pho Bac was my favorite place for my favorite Vietnamese rice noodle dish Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio. It wasn't only because it was prepared so well at Pho Bac, because it was, it is because the sweet, aged woman who owns this worked so hard and because she was so kind to my husband and me. That kindness started on our first visit, which was the tail end of what looked like a busy lunch hour for her restaurant where she was, as was usual we found, the only server and with maybe only one cook in the kitchen the food was taking time to be delivered to tables and to have checks delivered. Some diners were impatient with her. As I observed how hard she was working and at her age, it made me appreciate what immigrant families are willing to do to assemble better lives - including for the little girl who I assume may have been a granddaughter given her young age, who seemed to be doing schoolwork at an empty table. When this lovely woman finally managed to make it to our table to take our order the impatient eaters had departed and others were waiting to pay I said to her, " I can see you have had a busy day. We are not in a hurry. You must be tired." You could see her relax. So was our introduction to her business and not only did she take the time to explain our dishes when she delivered them (although we both knew what they were), she even took the time to help me prep mine (thinking, I guess, that I didn't know how to do it) and with the rush over to talk for little while. We we departed she said she hoped to see us again. But noting the sign on their door the other day when I thought we might go in for take out (we have not been eating in anywhere since mid March 2020), it made me realize just how long it has been since we were inside. I hope very much that this nice woman and her family will be able to reopen Pho Bac. It was not a swank place but pride of ownership was evident in how well it was maintained inside for what it was in the old building. And their Bun dishes were delicious.
Francisco Hernandez
Friendly service. Great food
Angela R.
Bun Bo Hue was flavorful and the perfect level of spice. The service is outstanding, the owner comes around and speaks to each table. Pho at its finest!! Don't miss out on this hidden jewel.
Amy Cornell
The food is excellent. The owner always remembers us and gives us sweets for the kids, even now when we just do pick up. When I had to wait a few minutes the last time I was in, she had me sit and brought me a cup of tea.
LOVE the food!! Cannot get enough of it. You are always remembered and appreciated when you go in. I have never seen an unhappy customer and they always leave with a smile like I do.
andrew kuraitis
The pho is great and obviously what they specialize in, but the chicken stir fry here is the best I have ever had. The choice of, combination and proportions of ingredients is perfect, the only problem is that I ran out.
Micailey M.
Absolutely love this place! I've never dined in, but I've ordered takeout quite a few times. The woman who owns the restaurant is so sweet and their veggie pho is wonderful. Highly recommend!
Dennis J.
One of my family's absolute favorite restaurants. I got turned on to Pho when I worked in Seattle in the mid-2000s and Pho Bac is as good, if not better than any restaurant there. It's a family restaurant, so be prepared to have a seat, enjoy a chat with the owner, and eat some delicious Vietnamese food. If it's busy, she may be a little frantic, but she's very sweet and the food is absolutely worth it.
Nance M.
Second time coming here & I absolutely love it. The older lady (I'm assuming is the owner) gave off a "mom" vibe that was comforting. The was she served my niece & myself reminded us of "home", she was super sweet & attentive. Pho was yummmmmmmmmy!
Never been here in my life?! Have to try it sometime.
Nice attempt. Make much better at home. Live in Asia part time and this was a disappointment. Found a couple places in the treasure valley that have decent but this is not one of them. Located in the old 7-11 building next to where I grew up. Only two people in and the service was agonizingly slow......
Literally the best place to eat Pho I’m Idaho! Nothing compares! We miss you! Please reopen soon!!!
This place is all about the food. No it isn't the nicest restaurant space but who really cares when it is the best pho in Boise! This place isn't overpriced (despite what other reviewers say) and each and every time that I have been here I have gotten wonderful soup.I am super excited to hear that they are opening back up and I cannot wait to enjoy a delicious bowl of pho again!
Bad food. Gross unclean and I’m not a picky eater. Worst place in Boise.
I absolutely love this place! The owner is amazing and she remember faces! It’s just an all around great place to eat and be!
It breaks my heart to see a sign on the door that Pho Bac is closed by orders of fire marshall, which suggests physical problems with the structure. I can't imagine how the family that owns the restaurant operating out of this aging structure can afford to weather this while whatever fire safety changes that are needed are made to the building. Pho Bac is - or maybe was - a true 'mom n pop', family owned restaurant serving dishes which are truly Vietnamese and until Pho Nguyen - another 'mom n pop' husband and wife owned eatery - opened in 2019 Pho Bac was my favorite place for my favorite Vietnamese rice noodle dish Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio. It wasn't only because it was prepared so well at Pho Bac, because it was, it is because the sweet, aged woman who owns this worked so hard and because she was so kind to my husband and me. That kindness started on our first visit, which was the tail end of what looked like a busy lunch hour for her restaurant where she was, as was usual we found, the only server and with maybe only one cook in the kitchen the food was taking time to be delivered to tables and to have checks delivered. Some diners were impatient with her. As I observed how hard she was working and at her age, it made me appreciate what immigrant families are willing to do to assemble better lives - including for the little girl who I assume may have been a granddaughter given her young age, who seemed to be doing schoolwork at an empty table. When this lovely woman finally managed to make it to our table to take our order the impatient eaters had departed and others were waiting to pay I said to her, " I can see you have had a busy day. We are not in a hurry. You must be tired." You could see her relax. So was our introduction to her business and not only did she take the time to explain our dishes when she delivered them (although we both knew what they were), she even took the time to help me prep mine (thinking, I guess, that I didn't know how to do it) and with the rush over to talk for little while. We we departed she said she hoped to see us again. But noting the sign on their door the other day when I thought we might go in for take out (we have not been eating in anywhere since mid March 2020), it made me realize just how long it has been since we were inside. I hope very much that this nice woman and her family will be able to reopen Pho Bac. It was not a swank place but pride of ownership was evident in how well it was maintained inside for what it was in the old building. And their Bun dishes were delicious.
Friendly service. Great food
Bun Bo Hue was flavorful and the perfect level of spice. The service is outstanding, the owner comes around and speaks to each table. Pho at its finest!! Don't miss out on this hidden jewel.
The food is excellent. The owner always remembers us and gives us sweets for the kids, even now when we just do pick up. When I had to wait a few minutes the last time I was in, she had me sit and brought me a cup of tea.
Restaurantji Recommends
LOVE the food!! Cannot get enough of it. You are always remembered and appreciated when you go in. I have never seen an unhappy customer and they always leave with a smile like I do.
The pho is great and obviously what they specialize in, but the chicken stir fry here is the best I have ever had. The choice of, combination and proportions of ingredients is perfect, the only problem is that I ran out.
Absolutely love this place! I've never dined in, but I've ordered takeout quite a few times. The woman who owns the restaurant is so sweet and their veggie pho is wonderful. Highly recommend!
One of my family's absolute favorite restaurants. I got turned on to Pho when I worked in Seattle in the mid-2000s and Pho Bac is as good, if not better than any restaurant there. It's a family restaurant, so be prepared to have a seat, enjoy a chat with the owner, and eat some delicious Vietnamese food. If it's busy, she may be a little frantic, but she's very sweet and the food is absolutely worth it.
Second time coming here & I absolutely love it. The older lady (I'm assuming is the owner) gave off a "mom" vibe that was comforting. The was she served my niece & myself reminded us of "home", she was super sweet & attentive. Pho was yummmmmmmmmy!