Pho Banh Mi
Located at 405 University Ave in Palo Alto, CA, Pho Banh Mi offers a delightful Vietnamese dining experience in a casual yet modern atmosphere. Whether you're a fan of traditional Pho or crave a crispy Banh Mi, this restaurant has something for everyone, with an extensive menu that caters to both familiar favorites and exciting new options.
Pho Banh Mi is known for its fresh, flavorful dishes, including the classic Vietnamese pate pork Banh Mi. The sandwich is served with a perfectly crispy baguette and generous portions of savory meat and pickled vegetables, offering an authentic taste of Vietnam. Another popular dish is their grilled pork with rice, which is tender and aromatic, bringing out the flavors of marinated meat. The grilled chicken has also garnered attention for its unexpected but delightful taste, making it a solid choice for those looking to try something new.
Service is efficient, and the restaurant’s casual ambiance allows for a relaxed dining experience. Pho Banh Mi is typically not crowded in the evenings, making it an ideal spot for a quick meal. Food arrives promptly, often within 10 minutes, allowing you to enjoy your meal without a long wait. A thoughtful touch at each table is a utensil box, so you don't need to call for service if you need an extra spoon or fork.
The decor is modern and welcoming, giving the space a warm, inviting vibe. The staff is friendly and attentive, adding to the overall pleasant dining experience. If you prefer outdoor seating, the restaurant also offers a cozy patio where you can enjoy your meal al fresco.
Pho Banh Mi adds a unique touch to the dining experience by serving water in mason jars with citrus and cucumber, making the simple drink feel refreshing and special. The restaurant also automatically adds a 10% service charge to the bill, so there are no surprises when it comes time to pay. For those driving, Palo Alto offers plenty of parking options, with nearby garages making it easy to find a spot.
Overall, Pho Banh Mi stands out for its authentic flavors, fast service, and modern ambiance, making it a go-to spot for Vietnamese cuisine in Palo Alto.
Pho Banh Mi Reviews
Very fresh and delicious flavors. The coconut water was so good too. Great location and service was friendly and attentive. I'd go back again. The smoothie machine was broken and drinks options were limited when I was there. Chill restaurant, with outside patio.
Food: Food was tasty, they had good bread and peanut sauce. Their spring rolls & portion of meat were a bit skimpy. Service: Service was good. They were quick with my takeout order. They charge 10% automatic tip with bill Ambiance: They have both in door & out door seating. Casual ambiance
My partner and I ordered the grilled chicken banh mi to spilt just as something to tie us over until dinner time. The serving size was good and did the job we needed it to. The flavor was so fresh from all of the veggies and the sauce was sweet which I quite enjoyed, my partner, not so much. The inside is a very cute decor with plenty of seating both inside and outside. The restaurant had a very strong chemical smell which let me know it was clean but was pretty harsh to smell throughout a meal. Make sure you bring a card to pay as this place does not accept cash. Also, keep in mind that a 10% gratuity is added to every bill automatically.
- grilled chicken vermicelli bowl - fried egg rolls - grilled pork banh mi The banh mi was tasty and the baguette was well toasted--I loved the pickled vegetables because they weren't too tart.
Solid place to get Vietnamese food. It's definitely a little cheaper than Pho Ha Noi down the street, but it's also not as fancy. The food is still good though and I like how they have many classic Vietnamese dishes. I like to get their Vietnamese pate pork banh mi. My partner likes their popcorn chicken. I also like their grilled pork with rice. And recently we ordered their grilled chicken and it was surprisingly good too I also like that this place's usually not too busy for dinner so you can usually sit wherever and order fast. They serve food pretty fast. We waited less than 10 minutes when we ordered 3 entrees and 1 appetizer. I also like how they have a utensils box at the table so you don't need to flag down a waiter for a spoon or fork. Also they make the water so fancy here! They give water in a large mason jar with citrus and add citrus and cucumber to the water cups. I like that touch. It makes the water feel fancy. Also want to mention they auto-add a 10% service charge on the bill. The inside feels new and clean. I think they've redone the restaurant a bit because I don't remember it being like this before, but I really like their new decor. It feels modern and warm. Parking: There are many parking garages in Palo Alto so it's not too hard for us to find parking