Outdoor seating
Yes
Pho Dakao Smyrna Ga. in Smyrna
Categories
Location on the map
Smyrna, Cobb County, Georgia, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
University students
Yes
Phone: +1 678-909-6088
Site: http://phodakaorestaurant.com/
Site: http://phodakaorestaurant.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–9PM
- Tuesday:11AM–9PM
- Wednesday:11AM–9PM
- Thursday:11AM–9PM
- Friday:11AM–9PM
- Saturday:11AM–9PM
- Sunday:11AM–9PM
Comments (199)
Excellent food and service, I had the shrimp spring rolls, the steak pho, and a chicken and shrimp bahnmi sandwich. Everything was fresh and came out hot and timely! I will definitely be back.
Service was good probably better than any pho places. Broth was rich in flavor and authentic. The brisket had some smoked flavor which was new but I really liked it. Would have given 5 stars but noodles were over cooked. I would give it another try to confirm if it was only that one time.
Great food, and amazing staff. Drinks were always filled, and the amount of food that you are given is honestly outrageous we were so full we barely could walk. Pho was one of the best in the area.
My friend and I wanted to try Vietnamese food and after searching we decided to go here. Bryan (I hope I got his name right) was absolutely amazing at explaining everything we needed to know about the dishes and the food came out quick and delicious. Will definitely be returning! Thanks Bryan!
Went there with my friends for dinner, place wasnt busy at all. They had 3 servers and the manager. Got seated quickly. Orders took awhile and the x2 spring rolls my friends ordered didnt even get brought up to the table and were asked if we wanted them after our entrees, complete fail.Got asked what we needed once and didnt even refill my drink. They couldve handled the staff better as they just stood there mostly, talking among themselves rather than being attentive, saw some customers feeling the same as the servers just walk past them instead of taking their orders. 🙄
Pho wasnt bad at all. Thought the spring rolls were too minty but nut sauce was excellent. Waiter even gave us complimentary tea after our meal. Great staff!!!!
Great food and service. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Food was delicious, and price was great. Will be eating here again.
Great Pho restaurant! The vegetable bowl is a must try, esp if youre not feeling well. Hearty, flavorful and filled with FRESH veggie goodness!!
I am glad there are more pho places opening in our area. I always admire Vietnamese culture and food. Not all places are created equally the same and this is what I have experienced with this particular restaurant. It is a bit over priced and comes in short in noodles when ordering pho. The service was sluggish compared to a popular place like Pho Bac out in Doraville. The only good thing about this place I think is it’s much closer but with a few compromises. We literally drove to Doraville to get spring rolls and an order of pho. So much of the difference in both price and serving proportion.It’s a good place and there’s always room for improvements. Perhaps I will update my review on my next visit when they take my comment in consideration.
Tried them for the first time today and I’ve deemed them my go-to Pho spot. My favorite part was the rich broth that was already really tasty, I only added a bit of Siraca for spice. But I loved everything about the Shrimp pho with flank with so many ingredients to add, only thing is I had like a half of a lime wedge where I would have like a whole one, but that’s my only issue, still 5 stars from me!
Came in for dinner and were were seated right away. There was plenty of seating.The pho is tasty and flavor very subtle. The vegetables tasted fresh. I had a pork bahn mi and it was very flavorful, lots of pork not too many vegetables.Service was very good, pleasant and efficient.The health score wad pretty low 82 ot of 100. I didnt check to see where they were slipping.Plenty of parking in the shopping center lot.
Pretty darn yummy! Tofu Banh Mi sandwich was the best I ever had! Pho was so good it needed no extra sauce/seasoning. My children loved the pho and banh mi. Look forward to returning.
This was my first time trying Pho, even though I have heard of it before. Pho Dakao did not disappoint me in the least. Definitely would go back!
We were on our way to our fave spots on BuHi when we decided to check out a new spot closer to home. The Good: Nice, clean ambience w/TVs. Fast, friendly service. Pho broth was tasty. The Not-So-Good: My biggest gripe with Pho Dakao is the lack of aromatics (cilantro, jalapeño, bean sprouts, lime, etc.) in both the Banh Mi & Pho. Just these simple (& often found in even hole-in-the-wall spots) would have elevated these dishes tremendously. They were sorely missed. While the coconut boba slushee tasted delicious, the boba itself was inconsistent. Some were soft & chewy but the majority were hard & inedible. This spot definitely has the potential to earn our patronage with a couple of corrections but until then, we’ll keep trekking it to BuHi!
I just love when I find a nice hidden gem! This spot is hidden in a big plaza and I would have never even came over . Today I decided to give it a shot, and I must say- A1 service. Friendly staff immediately greets as you enter. They checked on my several times to make sure i was good. I have beef broth ( i can drink that for dinner alone) and the beef tenders. Simple delicious and the beef was perfect. Highly recommended.I will return!!
Bright and airy ambience. A great variety of menu items.I had a banh-mi sandwich which was tasty.
The best pho so far, I can just keep drinking their soup all day. The portions are pretty big too. I am a big fan of Thai tea and this place so far is the best, do ask for the bubbles. The staff are sweet and welcoming. Authentic food.
Don’t let the strip mall scare you away, the food is great. The service was decent and the atmosphere is just ok, but the food tasted fresh and came out fast. Great place for a quick lunch but get there early, the place is usually packed.
If youve had good pho you were not happy after you left here. The broth was mediocre, the noodles were clumped together, the basil looked old and sad, the sprouts were bendy and the tofu... idk. This location IS more convenient but I wasnt impressed and the bowl was more expensive so Ill keep making the drive to the House of Lu.
This was my 1st time having Pho and I really enjoyed it. Prices are great and service is friendly.
The only thing that sets this place apart compared to other pho restaurant is the friendliness of its waitresses. They make you feel welcome the minute you step inside the restaurant. The interior decor is a bit strange. They got tv’s all over the place like a sports bar except that it isn’t one. There was a guitar on the wall and paintings of Vietnamese women in their traditional ‘áo dài’. I’m not sure what the theme is for the restaurant. A bit confusing looking at everything inside the restaurant. The kitchen looks clean and spacious from the outside. Their restroom is clean and uncluttered. Now comes the review of their pho. We ordered the special combo and to our surprise the meat balls aren’t included and come as side order. For a $12 bowl of pho you would expect the meat ball to be included. This isn’t the worst part. Despite of other reviews raving how best their pho taste. We find it very much mediocre. The pho tastes bland and unsavory. The meats are cut a bit thick and very chewy. They also skim a bit on the veggies. You will get a lot of bean sprouts and a couple of mint leaves. The chopsticks provided are throwaway wooden ones. Overall, not a typical Viet pho restaurant. It’s catered more towards the non Vietnamese customers.
Good chicken pho. Chicken tender. Chicken NOT overcooked. Tiny rice noodles with excellent ginger flavor. ... I didnt like the green tea however. (Too strong for me) Lots of parking space in this strip mall location.
Great, great pho. Friendly staff. I came in on a busy afternoon and sat at the bar, got my food within 10 minutes and they were packed! Pho broth had great flavor and wasnt too oily. Will definitely be back anytime Im in Atlanta.Also if you are here for Blade Show, hi!
Awesome experience. I don’t eat meat and they have the best option for vegan pho! Delicious!
Tried a bowl of pho with steak. Broth was clear and clean. Steak was very lean.Service was very good. Overall, I liked it and would come back again.
Very good food and variety. Huge bowls and delicious appetizers. Need to try the different smoothies and types of meat dishes, but the vegetarian dishes are just as good. Very friendly staff, cozy atmosphere and easy parking. Cant wait to go back.
Everything looks good visually, but their Pho has zero depth of flavor in the broth and is very underwhelming. Youre better off getting Pho from Saigon Cafe up the street (if youre not willing to drive to Buford highway to hit Pho Dai Loi #2 for the best Pho)
Best pho place hands down. Very clean, food comes out quickly. Blessis usually my server and she’s awesome but I see all the waiters helping out and making sure everyone is ok! Love this place!
First time here. Very good Chicken soup.Pho? Broth and juicy chicken on point. Very little green stuff herbs, only Thai basil, very little herb flavor like star arnis,ginge etc..... to make you think healthy. A very good chicken and rice noodles soup. Egg rolls are good. I will return when I want a good chicken soup and Im in the area. Thats all😋
The interior is very nice. If the front door was more apparent as a front door, it would probably cause less confusion because it is very plain and didnt seem like it was a door you enter through. The food I ordered (EX Large pho special and egg rolls) was very average dipping towards below average. The pho soup needed more seasoning and the meat wasnt plentiful; I used salt because that was the I only thing readily available, but fish sauce on the table wouldve been a great idea. The egg rolls were definitely subpar. Usually restaurants that make shrimp egg rolls have the tails sticking out at the end to keep the shrimp in place while eatting it. This was not the case here and when I bit into the egg roll the tiny shrimp flopped out into my sauce I saw that the shrimp was only spread out to about 60% of the roll and the rest of was just the casing. They dont give you sweet fish sauce for dipping like most other restaurants but the Thai sweet chili sauce is the lesser offender of the egg roll experience. The thing that bothered me the most was that my bill was inaccurate and the server didnt offer to fix it after I pointed it out. His explanation for the mishap was that they used the prices from another location. I failed to see how that is my problem. So for sub par pho, egg rolls, and hot tea, I paid 20 bucks. Since the fact of the matter is that the server didnt notify me of the price difference at time of order, I took off the difference in menu price in his tips which at first was my standard 18% since telling me and knowing the menu was his job.Tl;dr dont come here unless youre desperate and cant make it to Buford hwy
I feel like family here. I grew up in a Vietnamese household and this is the closest I have felt to home. It has become a regular spot for me and after only the third time visiting, our waiter remembered our order and seats us in the same spot every time we come if it’s available. The service is always quick, friendly, and delicious. As long as I am in the area, Pho Dakao has my business.
Cute little place for a lunch pull up or quick dinner. Gets pretty busy for lunch on a weekday, so keep it cute. Been here a few times before this review. Their food is pretty darn good! TheBeef Pho was good; nice beefy flavor! BUT that dang on Banh Mi was absolutely fire !!! Loaded, Loaded, Loaded ! With the nice sweet crisply fresh veggies absolutely fire ! (Brb Ima go order another one real quick) lol oh ! Yes wait the Rolls and Thai tea too they were also tasty not the absolute best but tasty 😋
Pho Dakao is one of those hidden gems you stumble upon and you’re instantly hooked. The atmosphere is great and it immediately feels like you’re being drawn into a giant hug. Not only is the service great, but the food comes out incredibly fast and the large bowl of pho is enough for two people to share *wink* 😉 If you’re sick? Pho Dakao. Hungover? Pho Dakao. Hungry? Pho Dakao. Should you try the chili oil? Yes. Any more questions?
My husband and I have never tried Vietnamese food and our server, Brian, did a wonderful job of greeting us immediately and showing a welcoming hospitality when we had questions and asked for recommendations. He even went as far as giving us tips on the best way to prepare our food, use chopsticks and when there was food left over, he packaged it up as well. This young man went above and beyond. The food was so filling and between that and the service we will be back!
The pho of pho restaurants! Servers are always polite and respectful. And food is great!
Very good pho. The large is a wildly-huge amount and absolutely satisfied my pho craving.I wont bother going anywhere else!
Best Pho Ive had in Atlanta. I ordered pho with well done flank steak at the suggestion of my server. Also asking the customer beside me because he closed his eyes and relaxed in his chair after his first sip of the broth.After my first sip, I did the same. Its that delicious.
Great little spot! Delicious fresh pho (large portions), quick & friendly service. Plenty parking in the strip mall.
Fried Pork Eggroll - 5/5Banh Mi (BBQ Pork) - 4.5/5Banh Mi (Tofu & Mushroom) - 4/5Vietnamese Iced Coffee - 4/5Thai Milk Tea - 4.5/5- - -Service - 5/5Portion Size - 5/5Atmosphere - 4/5
Great food and Great service! One of the best pho soup I have eaten
It was really good and the service was excellent! The pho was not as good as some other restaurant Ive experienced, but it is the only pho restaurant in the area. I will return and bring my coworkers, as we work in the area.
Within the shopping center. Not too far from the interstate. Everything was delicious! Wish there was more broth than noodle!!! Pork bahn mi is yummy!
If you want authentic flavorful Vietnamese food, go elsewhere or even better, Buford Hwy.The fried rice was tasteless and the Banh mi was soggy and tasteless as well.Coming from a Vietnamese background it was very disappointing and not worth how much they charged.The only good thing they had were the spring rolls which is hard to mess up anyhow.
The Bánh Mì was amazing. Everyone i was with loved there food. Will definitely come back!
I came here twice. First time was the normal pho experience. The second one started off good, but they ended up sending a medium instead of a small pho. The manager blamed us for trying to cheat them because we didnt say anything until after the bill came out. If you come here, YOU NEED to know the bowl sizes by heart.
Second place I tried when I was visiting Atlanta. Good pho, nice atmosphere.
This is the place for the best Pho. We come for carry out at least once every two weeks. It’s consistently perfect. We order the steak pho. For a hungry person the medium is plenty of great food. Very very hungry go for the large. Quick, friendly and reasonable pricing.
So, so delicious. I had pho with beef. The broth is so flavorful and rich. I think I could eat this every day. We couldnt have asked for better service. Tables were very well spaced and staff was wearing masks properly, not under the nose or on the chin. We felt completely comfortable as far as safety.
Great experience but I will order something different next time. I ordered the Pho Combo. Every meat tasted identical to each other. I wanted more flavor. My sister ordered thr Shrimp Pho and gave it rave reviews. I will definitely return because thr service was great and the restaurant was clean. Also, I enjoyed the spring rolls and egg rolls very much.
Very good food, friendly and helpful staff. Will dine here again. Id have rated 5 if I hadnt dined at another Vietnamese restaurant in Atlanta, that has set a high standard for me.
This is the best place ever to grab some vietnamese food! I love it! (The Chicken Pho was great in my opinion 😂)
Eating here now and its so good I had to put a shout out right away! Excellent sandwich, had both to try, great prices, and the service is phenomenal!
The Spring rolls were delicious. Properly wrapped and cooked.We ordered the Ban Mi sandwiches and they were a little underwhelming. Bread didnt hold together properly, not enough Jalapeños, and the meat was okay at Best.The restaurant is clean and staff is very attentive. It would have gotten five stars but for the price of the food I was expecting a little better quality.
Pho is around B+, not the best, but service and environment are both excellent. Waiters are friendly and caring. I like this Pho restaurant. 👍👍
I usually eat at the one in Kennesaw, but this one is just as good! Great, fresh Pho made to order! Good prices and good service. Try yours without noodles. Just add vegetables and whatever protein you want. Great place to eat!
Best pho in the Marietta/Smyrna area.Edit: Since the pandemic this restaurant has decided to close 30 minutes before their posted hours. Ive twice been turned away when arriving shortly after 8:30pm. While I dont think lingering after closing is appropriate, when dining alone I can finish pho in 15 minutes.Consistently closing before posted hours costs one star.
Spent 50 dollars for food with one simple request. Extra nuac mam, sauce for my plate. Overpriced food and you cant follow simple request.
Fantastic. Everything we had was fresh and the portions were huge. We both had dinner as left overs. Meat was tender and flavorful. The veggie soup was overflowing with goodness. Normally I always think pho needs less broth and more stuff and I was def not disappointing. We already can’t wait to go back and try something else. What a find!
Amazing Pho! I was looking for a place and finally found it! The spring rolls were delicious, peanut sauce soo good. We also had the vegetale Banh mi and veggie soup! Def a great place to eat.
I love the atmosphere. Clean and fresh decor like the clean and fresh food. Im impressed.
Updated 3/18/22This place no longer serves bubble tea.OriginalI come here for the honeydew bubble tea, its one of the only places this side of town that carries it. The staff here is very friendly, service is prompt and the prices are reasonable!
Just discovered this place this week. it’s amazing. i get their marinated tenderloin with fried rice and it’s phenomenal. their thai milk tea and iced coffee is also very good. definitely check this place out!
Amazing! Tried the stake pho and apparently the vegetable soup and they were both delicious! Even though they messed up one of our orders I was still very impressed. We tried to order one of their Phos but get it with veggies instead of meat but seemed to have misunderstood and ordered us the veggie noodle soup because it was in a different broth. It was so good that we didnt say anything and just ate it.
The food was bland, literally had no flavor. The pho noodles were over cooked. I only took a few bites, couldn’t finish it. Not to mention having stomach issues literally minutes after eating. Would not recommend.
Average banh mi and outstanding pho. Plus they do a XL pho for only 12 dollars
The first time I had the food, it was great. The second time the food had a weird smells (stinks) like its going bad and the fried rice taste like it was cooked in fish sauce. (Fishy taste and smell). The pork spring rolls were stale and rubbery. The best thing was the thai tea which was not sweet enough. Overall worst food ever. Never again.
I went here for the first time and it was delicious! My server was named Song and he was so pleasant, professional and guided me on my menu choices. He made the experience so wonderful and made me a magic chopstick. Go to this restaurant soon!
We used to eat here often before the pandemic and still have to order to-go from here every so often to fulfill our cravings.Pho Dakao is special because their broth is so clean, light yet flavorful, and delicious compared to many other pho restaurants Ive been to. Service is always fast and they are very friendly folks. I dont even like shrimp yet I always order their pork and shrimp spring rolls- literally the only time I ever eat shrimp, just because its so tasty with their peanut sauce!My go-to is the brisket pho (P3) but any of their pho bowls as well as their rice dishes are so worth trying. Went out on a limb recently and tried their Thai Milk tea- that was fantastic too!
Tried this place twice with their rice, veggie plate but it just wasn’t doing it for me.Good customer service though.
Great Pho and great Service! Every time I go I’m always greeted with a smile (even when they have their masks on)! The location has a great vibe and the food is outstanding. They also get a double plus because they serve veggie broth for vegetarians who won’t eat chicken or beef broth pho a win win for them! KUDOS!
Super tasty! The service was fantastic; we were helped as soon as we walked in the door. We can’t wait to come back!
COVID precautions are taken seriously, and make me feel safe (they take your temp at the door). I love a good pho but let me tell you I am IN LOVE with the banh mi, pork and chicken. Pair that with a Thai tea and you’re good to go! With decent prices and a friendly staff, you can’t go wrong with this restaurant.
OMG. Soooo good.
Very flavorful broth very attentive staff very friendly and inviting atmosphere inside great choices and great value for the money will be going back again soon
This is one of my favorite places! The staff is super friendly and everything comes in fresh and fast! Try the egg rolls!
Our server was super attentive and quick. The food was AMAZING. I got the steak pho and it’s so mouth watering. I also got the Thai milk tea and added boba and it tasted so dang good. I should have ordered another one to go. Cannot wait to come back.
Hands down best Banh Mi sandwiches in town! Order whatever you want, but at the very least get a Banh Mi to go.My usual order consists of a small Pho and a Banh Mi sandwich, with two more Banh Mi sandwiches to go. I really want to try everything else on the menu too, but I just keep going back to these classics because they are too good.Waiting time, even when it is busy during lunch hours, is usually very short. The staff is amazing, probably the friendliest in town!
Thanks to Brian I finally know how to eat Pho properly. Food was great and culture/atmosphere was welcoming. You won’t regret it!
Not the best pho Ive ever had but we eat alot of pho. Having said that they do a 👍 great job with there pho and are fast. Good spot for lunch
Server natasya was so helpful made this a very enjoyable experience for me!!! will definitely be coming back.
On their website it says an Xlarge pho is 11.25 so i order 2 and i was told over the phone that it would come up to 24.31. I arrived at the restaurant and i am told it will come out to 28.31 apparently a xlarge is 13 $ the food is good but this is false advertising
Delicious pho broth. I definitely recommend this restaurant. Very friendly staff and the place is kept clean. Theyre open for dine-in too.
Service was amazing !visiting from Colorado and I was in the mood for pho. my sister had eaten here before, so it was my first time along with my mom.the staff was very attentive and continously refilled our drinks and asked if we were good.food itself was very tasty; the broth for the pho had a very nice flavor!
Pho Dakao was recommended by my massage therapist and she was absolutely right when she said its Vietnamese Yumminess! I ordered vegetarian fried rice and veggie soup with rice noodles. If youre going to have soup, eat in the restaurant. The fried rice was fun with interesting flavors and ingredients Id never had in fried rice before. It was fun and delicious!
I absolutely love this place! The customer service is phenomenal, the food is so delicious, and I couldnt ask for a better pho restaurant. I go once if not twice a week. I want to thank the employees and cooks there, they love their job and it shows!!!! They act like a family and Ive never had any problems. HIGHLY recommend!
Went for lunch and the staff was slow and not attentive. Had to keep asking for things and our server never even came back. Wont return
I have to say this is absolutely one of my favorite places to dine in. The food is always delicious and the service is always on point. I have never been disappointed dining here because even though my expectations are always high when I dine at Pho Dakao, they meet and exceed my expectations every time. Special thanks to Song!
I ate here when I was doing some work at down in Georgia! Phenomenal Bun Thit Nuong and Banh MI! 🤤👏
I had a medium Pho tai. It was decent. I ate the whole thing. The broth was cloudy and had a lot of impurities. It also had a “mixed together taste.” I like to be able to taste the different flavors like Star anise, cinnamon, coriander etc in the broth. The service was very fast and friendly with good cleanliness.
Amazing food for real real!!! and Brian our server was wonderful i felt special.
Best papaya salad in town and the pho is exceptional as well. Also Brian is a stud, knows what he’s doing.
Open, friendly service! Great food, plenty of options for gluten and grain free diets!
We went here because my Wife was craving Pho. I love the restaurants vibe. I love how is decorated and it’s small sizes. The portions are a great size but...... The broth wasn’t that flavorful in the pho. However the lemongrass chicken and rice was very fresh and super flavorful. I would have given them a 5 if they had better broth.
I’ve coming to this location for the last 2 years and the service and the staff always amazing! Today I brought my son with me and I wanted to eat with chopsticks (I don’t know how to used them) Song made me a functional pair of chopsticks for my son and I now we have the magic hands lol. Overall the food it’s amazing and they make you feel welcome and like family ❤️
Service was quick and pleasant. Food was delicious. Egg rolls were not very hot, which made them easy to eat, but slightly disconcerting. We asked for water without lime and we watched them remove the lime from our glasses instead of giving us fresh water. It’s a small thing, but irritating when you watch lime pulp floating around your water, when you specifically ask for none. Glad the pho was good.
Excellent food and service . The cleanest and best Vietnamese restaurant I have ever been to. Everyone is very kind gives excellent service. Price is also excellent. If you like Vietnamese food then “ This is the Place “. Thank you !!! We will come back .
The quality is consistent and best pho in Smyrna. Always a pleasure to come here.
Visited on Sunday, Apr. 11, 21. Dont remember the name of the item I ordered but it was highlighted as the most popular item on the menu.A couple of hours later I began to get stomach pains. As the evening progressed they got so bad I couldnt sleep.During the nite I got up and vominted twice. The vomit was the food I ate at Pho Dakao. I wont be returning to this joint.
Wow, wow, WOW!!! 1st time there tonight an this place was AMAZING. Nick was our waiter and he was AWESOME! He took his time and went over highlights on the menu then pointed out his personal favorites and WHY they were his favorites! I really appreciate the time he took with my family. EVERYTHING we ordered was fantastic and beyond expectation. I ordered the veggie Pho with beef broth and it was OUTSTANDING! Be sure to add a scoop or two of chilli paste for a kick. This really took the dish to the next level. The veggies were all super fresh and the depth of flavor in the broth was super good. We also order the lemon grass chicken and the grilled chicken. The marinade on these dishes was gooooooood. We had the veggie fried rice, which was so good I ordered one to go! This is my new FAVORITE Vietnamese spot. Couldnt ask for better. Great fresh, fast food and super customer service. So happy I found this little hidden gem❤
I’ve been ordering from here for almost two years now and I pretty much ordered the same thing every time. I order the pho combo with no tendon or tripe; previously they would add additional meat in place of the tendon and tripe, and I would always ask just in case. However, third time I’ve gone/ordered here recently (past 2-3months) and each time I have been shorted. I’m paying for a full meal, not three slices of brisket and two quarter sized pieces of rare steak. Sadly, I will not be returning again. Beyond disappointed.
I am from Dallas TX. We have a lot of Pho restaurants there. I tried this one. I had the Shrimp Pho and the Spring Rolls. The Pho was some of the best I have had. Loaded with nice size shrimp. Not greasy at all!! Spring Rolls were very good as well. Planning on going back before I go home on Saturday.
Ordered via DoorDash. Soup and Thai tea was good but the chicken fried rice was not. It was very bland, lacked seasoning and tasted watery. They added bell peppers to it for some reason which I’ve never seen any other Vietnamese or Thai restaurant do. Had I known I would’ve asked for it without but don’t feel that would’ve helped the taste much. It was definitely a large portion but not satisfying and it feels like I wasted my money.
Good low-key Vietnamese eatery. Ordered the steak pho, lemongrass chicken, Viet milk iced coffee, and Thai tea.Lemongrass chicken was good. It was tender and well seasoned, and not too oily. I would have liked some cilantro or scallions to top the entree, but it was good without.The pho is very comparable to other good pho places.I really enjoyed the TVs lined along one of the walls. They run YouTube channels centered on Asian cooking and street eats. Really cool.
It was my first time having Pho. It was delicious. The staff was wonderful. The owner came by and said hello. I will definitely be back.
When I first discovered this place, I think I revisited three times in the same week. It’s delicious and has a fair price point. I love the shrimp pho. Try it out. It’s very busy and you typically cannot find a seat, so I recommend calling in a pick up order, but it still tastes great at home if you make sure you have all the condiments you typically use.
Reasonably priced, good food!
Great place to dine in or take-out. I travel over 20 miles to get here and its well worth it!
The pho with the well done flank and the chicken fried rice was amazing! This place is phenomenal! The servers are genuine and friendly ! I’m a mother of 4 and was treated with so much appreciation! I love this spot and we are now addicted to Pho !
Well, you win some and you lose some. Sadly, the meal was a fail. The pho was mediocre. The bahn mi was dissatisfying, the taste was way off, meat was over marinated and it felt like mush. Sadly, we hoped for a better experience based off the reviews, but we ended up throwing the sandwiches out. Disappointed.
The Pho broth overall is so delicious, bursting with flavor. Cant go wrong with any of the Pho choices. Our waiter, Nick, was very attentive, friendly, and great with our toddler. Place is very clean.
Awesome, friendly service and delicious pho! Outdoor and indoor seating is available, and they are maintaining social distancing guidelines. I will definitely be back!
Had my first trip here on Halloween, just as it turned super cold. I tried the brisket pho and the spicy pork banh mi. Both were very tasty and came out to the table within minutes of ordering. The servers were friendly and answered questions/offered suggestions readily. It’s in a convenient location (for me), so I will definitely be back!
If you like traditional Pho, this place has it! Broth is normally on point, with good portions of meat. The traditional sandwiches are served warm and toasty. Service is fairly quick with the food temperatures just right. Dishes are well portioned, wont leave hungry.
My girlfriend and I tried this place a few months ago looking for our new pho spot since we moved and we haven’t gone anywhere else since!After multiple dates the quality of the food has remained the same and the service is attentive and polite.The spring rolls with the peanut sauce are my favorite appetizer along with the chicken pho.Awesome broth.Clean atmosphere. Multiple televisions for sports.
Not worth the money AT ALL. Ordered a steak pho that had bland broth and overcooked noodles. When I asked to take it back, I was still charged 20% because they “can’t afford to throw food away”...then why are y’all open? I ended up having to pay an extra $2.25 for a bowl I took one bite of. I don’t recommend this restaurant for anyone who would like their food flavored. LOL honestly the most bizarre restaurant experience I’ve ever had and I don’t plan to return.
Love this place!!! The staff was very friendly and I had good conversations with my server and even the owner. I had the beef combination pho and the iced Vietnamese coffee. The meat had great quality and the broth was just right, not too salty. I would definitely come back here whenever I visit Atlanta.
The best pho I have had yet in the US. All the meats /tendon/tripe cooked perfectly and the broth was amazing. Highly recommend. Staff was super attentive. Will be back again next trip to Atlanta
Very nice portions of soup. The fried egg rolls were very small and did not come with lettuce. Plenty of bean sprouts and the service was fast. I would totally recommend eating here!
We’ve been waiting for them to open. And oh, was it worth the wait!!! Good atmosphere. Clean and uncrowded. The young lady who served us was quick, attentive, and extremely thoughtful. After a beyond our expectations dinner of egg rolls, combo pho for me, and meatball pho for my husband, she wanted to make sure that everything was to my liking. Truthfully, the small bowl was too large for me. But, I don’t eat that much and had thoroughly enjoyed it! I told her it was nothing that they did wrong as I did love dinner. Can’t wait to bring some friends and family! Thank you!!!
Tonight was my first time sitting in the restaurant. I walked in immediately greeted with a warm welcom. My server was very patient and helpful with suggestions to order. He was honest that it was his first day but he communicated with staff and myself to make sure my order was accurate. I ordered several things. One order with fried rice. He immediately communicated to me that they were out of fried rice would I like steamed rice. Everything I had was awesome and was fresh with aromatic herbs. The Green Tea smoothie was great. Definitely will be returning and passing the word to friends. Thank you and keep up the great work. Please don’t change!!!
Excellent service from a friendly waitress who constantly smiled and was very attentive. I had the flank Pho. It was divine! All veggies were fresh in my daughters tofu Pho.
This place was great, quality of the food has dropped. Lower grade of meat and noodle texture seems cheaper. Bubble tea Boba substitution is horrible. 100% juice tastes like syrup concentrate. Servers are great though.
I had the papaya salad with grilled shrimp. It was so tasty! I got two pho to go...one topped with flank steak for my son and a veggie for me. The veggie was awesome! It will be my weekly stop! Service was quick and super polite!
Good food and friendly staff. A slight mistake was made in my group due to miscommunication, and the waitress was very kind and fixed it without issue and had a great attitude. Highly recommend if youre looking for good Vietnamese food at an inexpensive price.
Best cheapest lunch in the haight. All of their sandwiches are amazing. I absolutely love the five spice chicken. They also have good soup for like three bucks. Ive had the iced coffee a couple times and it is also good.
I have only been here once, but I know that Pho Dakao is a place I will be visiting on numerous occasions! The broth was delicious and the vegetables were fresh! Theres nothing like a great experience your first time at a restaurant!
My wife and I have been coming here for 3+ years…. We will continue to as long as they stay open!P.S. Try the Beef Shrimp Rolls 🤯
Good Pho. Not the best I’ve had, but I would def return. Food came out quick and tasty. The lime and basil was a bit weak tasting, but the broth was well done. Something was just missing to make it a 5. Plus the service was lacking. You knew you were at a quick grub stop.
My daughter and I visited spur of the moment and were very happy with the experience. Its in a nice area, nice building. The staff were attentive and polite. The food(beef pho) was really good, and honey dew smoothie was excellent! Thank you for the nice experience!
The pho soup here is more on the sweet side. And the amount of meat you get is very decent. One thing I really like about this place is the chili oil. It’s so authentic and goes so well with both the sweet and savory flavors that I just can’t stop adding it to my soup!
Great service and a cleaned restaurant. Food were decent and came out fast. I would definitely return and recommend this restaurant
Great pho and banh mi spot!
Pho Dai Loi 2 on buford highway is the absolute standard for pho in atlanta. This place isnt as good, but due to the convenience of its location, I tend to hit it more often. Good sized portions, I like the banmhi as well. One annoyance is that they have never once had the avacado smoothie that is listed on the menu. Just take the damn thing off if you arent actually going to carry it, I am tired of hopefully asking everytime only to hear no, but would you like to try the mango?
The restaurant looks nice and clean. Customer service was very good. I personally like phos broth and meatball. Overall, a great experience. Will come back to this place for sure.
Dont go. Wish I could do no stars. There were three of us. 2 meals came out. The noodles were old and clumpy and chicken not fully cooked. The third meal did not come out till 15 minutes later. The chicken in that dish was under cooked as well. The restaurant has the feel of fast food because the lights are too bright. The server was nice and apologized for the kitchen but not till 10 minutes had gone by after other two had gotten meals. Hopefully there is another Vietnamese restaurant in the area because this one is not worth it. Only a half hearted attempt was made to correct the situation by the kitchen.
I grew up in Atlanta but I moved to Nashville. One of the things I miss most is having a Pho restaurant near me.One of my best friends and I stop in to this place not knowing they weren’t officially open yet. They were having having a trial run for family only. We walked in the atmosphere was amazing. They have an open kitchen season see them making your pho. They were so friendly and let us stay. Honestly one of the best experiences I have ever had. The food was soooo good! If that was just a trail run, I can’t wait to go back for when they are officially open!Thank you for being so kind to our obvious selves. ♥️
All I can say is... WOW! sat immediately on a Sat night. Staff was a tad slow to greet, but our food was brought out in 3 minutes! Tasted amazing. The iced coffee is... out-of-this-world-good! Staff was also on top of everything. Worked well together, and was just an excellent experience over all. Will certainly come back when on this side of town.
GREAT Pho!! Super friendly staff and super clean. Im so happy we have a place to get great Pho in the neighborhood now. Oh and the steak and fried rice is another favorite. Full of flavor and so tender
Nice ambiance for a casual date. Great customer service. I’d say pricing is fair.Appetizer: The spring rolls are fresh made, but it’s mostly rice noodles and basil, with little meat (note: spring rolls come with pork and shrimp, but I asked for no shrimp due to an allergy, and it looks as if they did not compensate for the lack of shrimp).Meal: I got the combo pho (minus the tripe). My husband got the flank pho. Lots of meat, well seasoned dish. I would recommend adding a bit of sriracha to really kick up the flavor and spice. The broth was excellent. Definitely enough to take home for a second meal if you get the medium bowl.Allergens and Dietary needs: they have an assortment of options for vegans and gluten-free dishes. You can also make the dishes Leto by asking for no noodles or rice.
Place is very nice. Service was very speedy. When we entered we were greeted right away. Menu is very easy to read and placement of tables are placed at a position were you dont feel so close and confined. I would have gave this place 5 stars but the steak was alittle dry other than that I would definitley come again and recommend this place.So I had to change my rating to 5 stars. Dipping sauce for spring rolls is amazing.
Nice food, clean, good atmosphere and responsive staff. Would visit again.
Came here for dinner...poor service and the food was average... didn’t have much flavor. I got the pho with well done flank - pretty fatty bits and the noodles felt like they had been sitting for a while. The spring rolls had no flavor and had like a sliver of shrimp. The banh mi was the worst. Looked good, but also had no flavor.. way too much mayo and the bread - ugghhhh tasted like leftovers.One guy taking my order couldn’t even remember 3 things that I ordered and had to come back to ask. It wasn’t like the place was busy because the cooks from the back were sitting and chatting amongst each other. Must’ve been why I had to wait 10 minutes for someone to bring a check. No one even asked how our meal was.Will definitely be making the trip to Buford Hwy for much better pho.
5 star pho for this side of town since there is little competition but it would only be 4 on Buford highway. They also have a good selection of other dishes, great location, and fast and very friendly service even for our large group. Good to see they have banh mi so I will be back for lunch, but no one tried it. Overall excellent.
This place is pretty good most of the time but I was extremely disappointed in how the quality of the sandwiches has been going down (since that is the only thing i ever get from there besides spring rolls). My chicken banh mi was not that good. The chicken was so dry that I had to chew so hard just to be able to swallow it. They put little on the inside. It was as if no effort was put into it.
Honestly, I wont say it is the best pho in Cobb county, nor I would say it is good. I ate there twice, the Pho noodle soup was mediocre. If you dont have big appetite, it would be good for you. The taste of it just ok. I wont recommend the grill pork chop, nor the rice dishes. The rice they serve just too soft. If you really want some authentic, tasty Pho, go back to Buford highway.
The food was ok. But my server (the guy with glasses)was kinda of rude. Make me feel like he cannot talk. No idea of whats going on with him.
I come here as often as i can! When you can eat a SUPERB PHO BOWL, vibe with the music, and watch football or basketball! Its a win win! The staff is always friendly! And the food is a ALWAYS AMAZING no matter what you order! And you always see the owner n he seems pleasant! Today I watched him prepare food for his staff! Loved it!
Food is good! I had the pho with the flank steak, there was PLENTY of beef and the broth was flavorful only small issue was the shrimp. I added shrimp to my bowl and no lie it was only two lol but ill still return..oh and service was pleasant and fast
First time here, whole experience was fantastic. Workers were very nice and polite. Food was very delicious and I didnt even have to wait long (came during lunch time too!). Restaurant is very open, nice and clean. Would recommend to everyone if in the area.
Not sure what the deal is with these Vietnamese restaurants owned by the same people. Pho King is great, VN pho is getting back to being decent, but this place is not good. They got to fix these inconsistencies. Broth is bland, and at the end of the day, if you dont have great broth, you cant have good Pho.
The Pho here is amazing. My favorite is the brisket pho. Tastes perfect...not too salty...not too sweet. Just perfect & the staff is very friendly and eager to serve you. My #1 choice.
Pho was bussin and the waiter was funny, springrolls were immaculate and it was only like a 15 dollar meal.
Fast friendly service, clean open dining room with window into a spotless kitchen. The pho itself was amazing. Almost wanna put a bad review so it doesnt get busy lol but honestly this place deserves five stars.
This place is amazing, prices are good. Eat here so often the staff already know what I want.
I decided to give it a shot for lunch one day and was sat at the bar area. I had a bowl of Pho with beef and meatballs. It was alright. Nothing to write home about...The prices are a bit high as well. The tvs were directly above the bar, so almost impossible to watch...not that thats a big deal if you were at a table or with family and friends. Id probably give it another try, but I wouldnt bring my family here. For a Vietnamese restaurant, I didnt really hear anyone speaking Vietnamese, worker wise...
Really good service. Friendly staff. Food was a little on the bland side. Spring rolls were luke warm and would have been a little better hot. My pho broth was blander than I am used to. Would eat here again based on my happiness with quality of service.
Ive been back to this location over 10 times since its opened. The pho is fantastic. I always order the flank and my family loves the steak and shrimp variations.
Service was immediate...the pho is tasty! ☺ it took no time for my order to arrive which is always a plus! Even the sweet tea is delicious! A very good first experience. Happy Grand Opening!
I usually eat vietnamese food because its very easy to order gluten free. Well, I ordered the veggie soup with rice noodles and the waiter said the cook refused to make it. I asked him what I could order that was gluten free. He said, We dont have any gluten free foods.We had to call a management over to get my order straight and not be poisoned.
The server was incredible! I ordered a bowl of pho with steak, brisket, tripe, and tendon - all of the works. Honestly, this is the most disappointing pho Ive had in the Atlanta area. It was very bland and not flavorful. Maybe I was unlucky and got a bad batch, but I will not be ordering the pho again.
Nick our sever was very prompt and courteous. Even though it was sort of busy we got our food fast. I have nothing to say about the food it’s always hot and delicious. Will be back for another chicken phó very soon.
The pho here is absolutely delicious. The broth has such a deep depth of flavor and is always delicious. We have been back many times and I always look forward to it when we are in the area.
Friendly staff, good pho, and all in a really nicely decorated space. I used to eat pho one day a week for eight years before changing my job. Now that I found a new good pho place, I can definitely see visiting Pho Dakao on a weekly basis.
I threw up after eating. We were there less then an hour away. I didnt eat breakfast because I went to the dentist. My family took me to Pho for lunch. Soon as I ate half my food it came back up and I walked out as my husband paid. I wasnt sick going in.
Always excellent. The bread for the Banh Mi is great, pho solid...overall havent had anything we did not like here. Service is good if you dine in and never had an issue picking up for take out.
Wonderful staff and service. Pho broth is so yummy that I just have it without adding any of the sauces and drink it aaaaall up!
This place was a hit or miss for me. They claim to be like dua in downtown broad st, but it wasnt as consistent as I thought. Food was ok lack alil attention to detail bc noodle for vermicelli were not cook and hard. I know its suppose to be cold noodle but didnt taste like other places Ive been to. The phos was good not bad. The service was great and the prices were alil more then downtown.
Excellent pho!! And dishes!!
I like the pho, vermicelli, and iced coffee.Ive been really disappointed with the quality of the bahn mis. They have very good bread, and I like the pate and butter spreads. The last one I ordered was full of large chunks of fat and tendon. Ive had head cheese on bahn mi before, this was more like connective tissue that hadnt been cooked properly.The vegetables themselves were extremely bitter, and I couldnt really figure out why. The sandwich only had jalapeno, cucumber, and cilantro.
The beef rolls were good, as was the tea. The pho was lackluster-- overly salty, flavorless meat, and noodles that stuck together like cement.The one star is because I didnt finish my entire bowl. The waitress then told me, with no hint of playfulness, that she didnt respect people who didnt finish their food because people were starving in her country. So not only was I made to feel embarrassed, I was shamed and guilted too. I wasnt going to go back because of the food, but now Ill actively tell people not to go because of the service.
Best Vietnamese food in the area since the next best thing is over on Buford Hwy. Staff is great and the owner is really nice. The pho and vermicelli are on point. Everytime we go theres no wait and they have a couple of tables for outside seating.
Surprisingly good. I come here for pho. The broth is on point, which is the most important thing. The meat is quality. Their chicken in the pho ga is nicely sliced and never dry. Glad to have these folks in the neighborhood.
Solid, delicious classic pho options outside of midtown and buford highway, which isnt always the easiest to find. Very nice staff and prompt service. The prices are perfect, as well. Understated location, but a great meal.
The Kennesaw restaurant is clean with all personnel wearing mask. Service is always great. Food is superior! Glad to see everyone venturing out to support our local favorite spots!
OMG!!! Such a great place. The pho is amazing
I was in town and craving Pho. Found Pho Dakao through google since it is close to where I was staying. Had the pho with steak, bahn mi sandwich and spring rolls. Everything was fantastic and inexpensive. Will definitely come back when Im in town!
This was my first time here. Food was okay but was a little bland for my tastes. Maybe its supposed to be because Im new to Pho but it was just meh. I tried to take some of it home with me and forgot my leftovers on the table. I stepped out for one minute, got to the curb, and went immediately back in for it and they said they had already thrown my to go container away. I dont think Ill be back.
Great pho, the noodles from the leftovers I had held up well, not mushy at all 🌟
Fast service. However, once you become a regular customer and/or after 4pm they really start to lag behind.Missing items in the takeout bag, after I spoke about this issue. I was told they didnt have it today. No discount was offered. Seemed not to care!Also they really DONT offer the correct change back. This is the case on many visits. Maybe the thought is, if they keep a dollar or two you will be embarrass to say something. If this is the case, what a scam with a nice smile and fast service!Save your time!
No stars! Came twice with second chance. Got my orders wrong twice. Food was overpriced and mediocre. I ordered a rice dish with pork. Rice was regular, not the broken kind which is made for “com tam!” The dish with pork barely had any meat, mostly bones. I would not come back ever!
I want to love it, but I dont. Their banh mi sandwich is not authentic. Pho is meh. Staff stares and gossips about customers; they never seem busy. Perhaps theyre overstaffed and just bored. And lots of competition within 5 miles, better than this one.
The decor is nice with the dark wood look. I tried the bun (rice vermicelli) and the spring roll and they were very tasty. Their portions are very generous as well.
I usually go to Saigon cafe near by docs, Starbucks, ups, Kuroshio sushi bar. But I wanted to try new place today. It wasn’t good choice! I asked it’s extra charge for extra vegetables he said no, but end up charged for extra veg. And I ordered XL pho, bowl was huge but noodles wasn’t enough for price 12$$. Especially I’m Asian so I cook noodles a lot myself but the noodles wasn’t fresh either!I recommend Saigon cafe or hoang long oriental much better flavor and more amount of broth&&noodles and NO CHARGE FOR EXTRA VEGETABLES 😊😊 Saigon cafe.I wouldn’t go back!
Ive been here a few times, and its amazing! The food is great, the smoothies are great (especially the mango and honeydew), the place is clean, and the servers are very nice. I have nothing bad to say about this place, everything is impressive, keep it up!
The most important aspect of any good pho is the broth and I feel that this one is toned down for an American pallet. Luckily they have fish sauce, chili oil, and hoisin at the ready. Overall I enjoyed it, but not going out of my way to eat there.
The food was awesome! Had the vegetable noodles topped with brisket! Delicious!
Vietnamese food, super delicious. Do yourself a favor and try this place. I had a cousin come into town and she asked me to go back here. Menu is similar to a restaurant in Jacksonville I loved.
I had Kha as my waiter and he was excellent!!!! The service was fast and absolutely delicious!!!!! Whenever I needed something, he was right there!!! There was no waiting, the setting was nice and intimate (hint hint for the guys looking to plan a date night 😘) and the prices are unbeatable!!!!
Place is great, go here often... reminds me of hanoi =). Nothing Ive had matches what I had there, but this is the closest Ive found so far. Consistency and more selections, could use improvement on those two. Try the coffee!
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Pho Dakao Smyrna Ga. 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-26Great authentic Vietnamese food! Really fair prices for big portions and great tasting food. I sat out on the patio with my coworkers. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The food came out crazy fast after ordering. I got the the banh mi tofu. It was really good! The Vietnamese milk coffee was also incredibly tasty. I spent $12 for both which is amazing these days. I enjoyed my visit and will definitely be returning to try everything on the menu!
Review №2
2022-06-02Love this place! Been coming here for years and the food is always fresh and comes to the table super quick. I have yet to be disappointed by the quality and taste of food. The ONLY reason I’m giving 4 stars and not 5 is due to the extreme price increase since the pandemic. My usual order went from $12 to $17 which seems a bit steep. My hubby and I loved coming here for an inexpensive quick bite.
Review №3
2022-01-20Food was tasty as always. Interesting during Covid that they have lids for there foam cups but they bring them out with no lids...Service is always pretty good. This is one of our favorite places to just pop up to eat.I do wish that their door had a breezeway....during the cold days sitting anywhere near the door can be brutal when other patrons are coming in and out.Hugs always gets their Pho I always get one of the meat and rice dishes...my fav is the beef tenderloin.
Review №4
2022-06-01Came for lunch and dinner today. Good food, friendly service at decent prices. You can go wrong with their pho. For dinner i had the grill beef with fried rice. My friend had a pork bahn mi and a vermicelli bowl. Everything was good.
Review №5
2022-05-30Very clean and well decorated place.Staff is greatly trained, very friendly, respectful and professional.Food is exceptional. I am VNmese and have to say this place has the most authentic VNmese food taste that I have ever tried in the US.Highly recommended and def will come back many more times !
Review №6
2022-04-15Pho particularly satisfying here. Packed on an off day and constant foot traffic. Highly recommend
Review №7
2022-03-17I ordered their papaya salad hopeing it was good was very displeased. it was not a very traditional flavor it was mildley sweet and tangy but lacked any kind of heat. everyone else enjoyed their food i was just the unlucky one. i wanted to return it as i was not happy with it and they said it was policy not to accept returns. they gave me 30% off the platter but still had to pay just to throw it away.
Review №8
2021-09-17Best vietnamese restaurant Ive ever tried. Their peanut sauce is spectacular. The beef is perfectly cooked and tender. The fried rice is fresh and incredible. The pho is so good and so flavorful. We were seated in 10 seconds and all the service was equally prompt. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Review №9
2022-01-27Everything is so delicious that we went back the next day. Big portion and good attentive service.
Review №10
2021-11-06Decent pho and fast service. The pho broth was delicious but seem a bit pricey for a large bowl. They also other dishes such as the broken rice and that was good. For the area it’s a good choice for Vietnamese.