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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was sooo disappointed w/ this Pho... I'm not feelin that well, so I decided to go here for some Pho since it always makes me feel better.... It was soo greasy and it was sweet... They used regular...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Pho is good but the thing that really lowers the rating for this place is the prices. I understand that it's the only Pho place around, but even so it's kinda expensive...I believe it's like $6.75...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love pho! It's customizable, cheap, unique, somewhat healthy, cultural, has a multitude of interesting ingredients, and is very tasty (honestly, who doesn't like noodle soup?). For those new to pho...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've ate here throughout my 3 years at UCR and it hasn't really changed. Now that Pho Express is closed, this is pretty much the only pho place nearby that is left. It's in University village and is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
after eating their pho, i was left very thirsty. but i guess this place will have to do for all the riverside students there..
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first time eating at this restaurant and only my second time eating Vietnamese food. I ordered the Broken rice with BBQ pork and I thought that it was very good. I liked it enough that I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I live in Orange County with the Vietnamese district, so I should know what good Vietnamese food tastes like. This isn't quite that. But it is/was a good substitute when I was living in Riverside for...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So apparently, I guess they have no qualms about accepting credit cards anymore because I came here with a friend after avoiding the place for nearly 6 months successfully.Now with Pho Express closed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here numerous times during the last few years. In the beginning, I didn't like this place, but they have actually improved over the years. They even have an "A" for cleanliness, which is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pho here was just like the 3-star description "A-OK." The price was reasonable and the service was on point today. The waiter even pointed my girlfriend in the right direction for which Vietnamese...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here three times and had pho - noodles with broth, no meat. ($4.75 includ. tax.) Also had the iced coffee with condensed milk ($2.25 includ. tax) - which contrasted nicely with the soup,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bad service, greasy floors, food is OK, only reason I come back to this place is because its the only decent pho place in riverside, which is very sad. The servers there are asking for no tip, they...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have had very little to eat here. However, I am now living in the area and will be back. To me, the extensive menu is impressive and refreshing, especially after being so frustrated trying to find...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Pho Vinam. Is nothing like Pho from VIETNAM!Instead you should go home and pour yourself a bowl of msg and eat that. I'm sure you'd be able to enjoy that more yourself. The floor was so greasy, I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been here twice now and the soup has been excellent both times! We took the vegetarian route the first time, but was disappointed to find American brocolli in the soup; however, the broth was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A typical Pho experience. I walk in, sit anywhere I can find an open table, asked if I am ready to order after a minute of sitting down because the servers just automatically assume I studied the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is alright. Came here a couple times for dinner because I go to UCR and this is the closest pho I can get to with no car and by trolley.This joint is clean, tables are a bit sticky though....
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've had pho everywhere from temecula/riverside/monterey park/alhambra/oc. The pho here is not very good. The problem is in the broth. Good pho broth is the primary building block from which...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried the rice vermicelli with egg rolls. It was good, but not better than home made vermicelli.
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mango smoothie. Check. In fact, they have quite an extensive list of smoothies, I want to try the other ones, as well. I had the Pork Sandwich, and it was well-seasoned and delicious. The decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Better than Pho Saigon -- fast service, fresher food, cleaner bathrooms. The mango smoothie was delicious, the chicken pho perfect for when you have a cold.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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The pho was alright. My first time here was one of the first times i had had pho and there was a plastic bag in my soup. They kindly gave me another order, but it was weird.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, how I miss thee! I love how close this place was to my apartment, and it's open until late!Besides pho, my favorite is their broken rice dishes... oh-so-yummy. Their pho is pretty dang good, broth...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Best pho in riverside. This is the first place I started getting non-Pho dishes. I actually started exploring other vietnamese cuisine here. They have really good charbroiled beef and pork chop...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Pho. Soso Vermicelli.Friendly service (may not be too fast but friendly).The hot soup for Pho is what makes me keep coming here. Short of few places I know in Little Saigon, there aren't too...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty standard pho place, pricing seems about right. Not as good as Golden Deli in the SGV but Golden Deli isn't very close to the Inland Empire.Great alternative to fast food for us students at...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I don't venture out of the OC too much for Vietnamese food. But now that I work in Riverside there will be certain days that I will have an urge for some PHOOOOOOOO. Anyway, my co-worker (the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pho is here is what you expect. I'm from 626 pho there is way better. More competition. It's cheaper and the portions are bigger. I like pho huang in rosemead and mai dung in el monte. They're...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is located in the UV but I've only been here once and that was recently. Anyway, I like the interior decor of this place, it actually looks like they put effort in designing it. I wish this place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly. I've been to so many pho places, from Lil' Saigon, to North OC, to a few in R-side...short of Vietnam. I must say this is one of the best pho places. They've started giving you a little...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a fantastic deal for the money, I am so glad this place is still around. They offer the standard fare for a Vietnamese place at really good prices. The service is informal and fast and the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE. This is one of the few places I go to often in Riverside. I always order the pho with no meat. However, for those vegetarians, this is NOT a vegetarian option. They still use beef...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's quite simple really because I base Vietnamese cuisine on three items:1. XL Pho and it's broth2. Spring Rolls3. Bun!!!Pho, rolls, bun (say that five times! HA!)Their water is clean, the staff are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here since it first opened, but not very often. I come probably once every 2-3 months. I prefer eating any "asian" food near rowland heights or LA. Anyway, the price is riverside-like, meaning...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Well, the food isn't that bad, it's actually okay. The reason why I'm giving it 1 star (wish I could've given it 1.5) was because of their service and the owner. I asked the owner, don't we UCR...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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The base price is decent but adding sides is a rip off. I ordered extra beefballs for 1.25 and they gave me ONE cut up into 3 small pieces. And the noodles break apart into tiny pieces. and i can see loads of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is neck and neck with Pho Express down the street for best Vietnamese in the University District. New items on the menu: Bo Kho beef stew and Hainan-style chicken rice, both very good.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really decent pho for Riverside! My only gripe is that I think the portions are sort of small. Gets packed during lunch and I feel like I might elbow someone while eating my pho because it's so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great when you're in Riverside and you are craving Vietnamese food! This place is even greater because they take credit card!Recently though, their prices went up along with everything...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place because it has good food, quick service, and is in a decent, non-shady area. It's also relatively clean for an Asian place, and the decor isn't completely terrible or tasteless....
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update 4/25/08The service here has improved. I particularly like the broken rice plates. The only thing is that it is always crowded and I usually like sitting in the booths for privacy and they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very small place. But they have seating.The food was very good. Very fast too. Great portions and super cheap! I loved the pho here. I also loved the rolls and their rice plates. I remember...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cold rainy weather plus hot tasty pho equals one happy Benito. Enough said!! ^__^
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Pho is ok. I don't think the flavor of the soup is that great when compared to Pho express just further down University Ave, or if your willing to drive further on the 91, take the Tyler exit,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap and good--two words not often used to describe dining anywhere in the Inland Empire. Anywhere else in SoCal, Pho Vinam would be yet another cheap plastic stool where you'd come to get your fill...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can judge a Vietnamese restaurant by 3 things on their menu.1. Their pho.2. Their vermicelli.3. Their pork chop and rice.You can't say service because service is Asian restaurants is always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, first of all, the food is good, but lately the service has been bad. When this place first opened I really liked how clean and nice the waitress & waiters were, but now all the people that work...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cons: At normal lunch/dinner time hours it gets so packed and service slows down a little, so I just go for a slightly early lunch or later dinner. And they charge $1 extra if you want to use your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a Pho Fiend, but love me some Bun Thit Noung Cha Gio. Here was pretty good as well. The meat is a lot more tastier than the other Viet spots I've been to. The spring rolls were good as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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