Pho Phuong Hong Vietnamese Restaurant

Reviews

• Ray C.

  star star star star star 13 June 2026

  Very good food, lots of ingredients, hot and tasty soup, friendly service with food fast to the table and good proportion too. Food at decent price. The Vietnamese style pork spring roll was deeeelicious!!
  Lots of parking out front.

• Tasha C.

  star star star star star_border 8 June 2026

  I was dubious when my friends were adamant about this neighbourhood pho joint being their favourite. Really, a random rundown pho place in a Maple Ridge strip mall is better than my favourite East Van go-to? I was intrigued. I'm very picky with my pho and have done extensive research on the differences between Northern and Southern style, and I will trek out of my way for a good bowl of bun bo hue or bun rieu. In my experience, some of the best food is found at hole-in-the-walls, and I do have to say that Phuong Hong is no exception.
  
  Although I usually prefer Northern style pho (which is more savoury), pho here really hits the spot. I always go with a small house special or Pho Dac Biet (#1). On my first visit, I made the mistake of ordering a large and didn't even come close to finishing the bowl. It's a great deal for those with larger appetites though for only a dollar more! You get a substantial portion of rice noodles in a clear and fragrant broth. There's a nice assortment of different cuts of beef, with marbled brisket contrasting nicely with the texture of the raw flank steak. The aromatics really shine through but the notes of star anise and ginger aren't overpowering. For about $9, this is consistently one of the best bowls of pho I've had.
  
  If you're looking for something with a kick, the Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef pho) is also well done here. The lemongrass broth is tangy and spicy and coats the thicker rice noodles nicely. There isn't the usual pork blood or pork hock in Phuong Hong's take, but plenty of sliced beef. Delicious - I'd definitely get this again.
  
  I would agree with some of the other reviews that service is pretty sparse here but the owner is super friendly and always tries his best. Food can come out a little slow when it's busier, so keep that in mind. They take debit and credit here which makes things more convenient.

• Donnel P.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 29 May 2026

  A friend of mine is celebrating his birthday and we decided to visit again this Vietnamese restaurant. Our 4th visit to be exact. Our experienced today was not that good as the soup is a little bit cold. And the place is very warm with two portable heaters on the floor. The free tea tastes really bad. I can't even drink it. I think this would be the last time I will go to this restaurant.

• Wes L.

  star star star star star 25 May 2026

  Thick tasty broth. Not salty. Lots of meat and noodles even for a small. Restaurant is a bit dirty, just like any hole in wall restaurants.

• Elizabeth W.

  star star star star star 23 May 2026

  Amazing restaurant with amazing service. Their number 2 on the menu is fantastic. I really recommend it. A great pho restaurant, and I know pho restaurants.