Pho Tay Do

5/5 - highly recommend eating here at least once. Let me start by saying that the 5-star atmosphere is not an indication of this being a michelin star rated restaurant. But it is an authentic, small, cash only, family-run place with hand-made decorations and TONS polaroids of customers (which have their own story). Combined with amazing food and service makes the atmosphere 5/5 perfect for the restaurants in the US where you tend to find the best Asian flavors. Go here and you'll understand. Pho Tay Do does not disappoint on any measure! The Pho is the star here and rightfully so. The broth is well balanced, savory and delicious but will not overpower the additional ingredients you add. The options are all amazing, and if you are new to Pho you can keep it simple with brisket or a round-eye cut (Pho Tai, #15, was fantastic!). If you eat a lot of Pho, get the #1- it is hard to beat. Like so much of the world's best food it is packed with ingredients that are considered the "junk" parts of animals (e.g. tripe). But they are used masterfully, and combine to make Richmond's best Pho! The egg rolls and fried rice were also great, and if someone is not up for soup they will find things on the menu to eat that are also good. But please try the Pho! P.S. parking is in the very small lot on or the street, so it is somewhat limited.

What an absolute gem of a restaurant!!! The service was incredible (just remember to bring cash- the 7Eleven around the corner has got you covered if you’re low.) and the food was amazing! We especially loved the papaya salad with beef and our pho which was rich and complex. Perfect for a date paired with an adventure at the ice rink :) couldn’t recommend enough.

Got shrimp rolls, and brisket/ eye of round pho. The broth is some of the best pho broth I've tasted. Loads of flavor, and really don't have to add stuff to it and you'll still think it's amazing. But I added Sriracha, hoison sauce, and they had some house made chili oil with one other sauce (not sure what it was made of but I dove it and loved all of it lol) You'll have to be patient and more than likely wait. But the food is exceptional

Pho was great, very tasty broth that had me drinking from the bowl by the end. After seeing the fried spring rolls the table next to ordered, I know I made a mistake by not getting some. Finished off our meal with Vietnamese cold brew with condensed milk that hit the spot after the warm pho. Service was incredible. Our waiter made us feel like old friends and kept things moving smoothly in the small dining room. Cash only and bring extra because your going to want to leave a big tip.

Best pho I've had so far in Richmond. The server was awesome. Vietnamese coffee was also the best I've had so far in Richmond. I rarely ever come to a pho restaurant and not add any hoison sauce or Sriracha. The broth was perfectly flavored. Nice, hot, savory and balanced. Noodles were overcooked a bit, but the broth made up for it.