Pho Anh Vu Waterloo in Waterloo

170 University Ave W unit 15-17, Waterloo, ON N2L 3E9, Canada

★★★★☆
(174 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant
Website
phoanhvu.com
Address
170 University Ave W unit 15-17, Waterloo, ON N2L 3E9, Canada
Plus Code
FFC6+PF Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–7 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in
Offerings
Coffee
Dining options
Lunch Dinner
Payments
Debit cards
Parking
Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
174 reviews

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★★★★★
December 13, 2024

Tasty pho with generous meat and garnish portions, though still somewhat on the pricey side. Their rare beef is nicely tender, and there's almost more meat than noodle! Service is fast and the atmosphere is bright and warm with indoor trees. Worth noting that they don't split bills Friday through Sunday, unfortunately.

★★★★
December 11, 2024

We ordered an XL pho and a small spring roll. The spring roll came with a peanut/sesame seeds sauce that didn't match as well as fish sauce. The beef in the noodles were tender and the broth was flavorful. I got 5% off by paying cash.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

I LOVED THE VERMICELLI BOWL WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND THE SPRING ROLLS😤😤 Gigantic portions. it’s my go to item from here. The chicken is juicy, smoky, crispy on the outside and has the perfect charred Asian taste. SUGARCANE SHRIMP + CRISPY SPRINGROLL IS A MUST. Fish sauce decent fishiness ~ catered towards the public BUT the rare beef pho is really simple and good too! Simple broth but flavourful, perfect saltiness in my opinion. I didn’t have to add anything in the broth and for me THATS A SIGN THAT it’s pretty good! A little pricy but makes sense for the portions. Def would need to take home leftovers for the vermicelli bowls. Drinks were okay need more improvement on flavour intensity for the coconut shake and mango. Servers were quick and prompt. Takes about 10 minutes for food!

★★★★★
November 19, 2024

Grilled chicken and pork was so tender and cooked to perfection. The pho broth was tasty and noodles just right. This place is legittt. It’s a bit pricey but the portions are huge and it’s also really really good. Definitely worth it. Vibes are also very cute with all of the cherry blossom trees. There was a wait on a Saturday night but it wasn’t too long, the restaurant has plenty of seating.

★★★★★
November 3, 2024

Friendly and helpful staff! They have dishes not available in other pho restaurants. Great portion and freshness! Relaxing spacious settings. Will frequent this place for sure.

★★★★★
October 17, 2024

Pho Anh Vu is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant that specializes in beef noodle soup. The pho was delicious with a flavourful aromatic clear beef broth, the noodles had a nice chew. The mango salad with grilled shrimp was another hit, mango was fresh and dressed with a light spicy sauce. The chicken wings have a nice sticky sweet fish sauce glaze that makes the skin crispy. Service is very attentive and efficient.

★★★★★
October 5, 2024

This place is conveniently located at the university plaza. Staff are very friendly and foods are tasty. In addition, I really like the seasoning bottles which can add flavor to the food. Moreover, the cold tea can also help me get relaxed. Therefore, this is one of my favorite places in town. I highly recommend this place to others !

★★★★
August 28, 2024

Really enjoy dining at Pho Anh Vu in Toronto and the quality at this location is comparable. The pho was good if lacking just a bit of flavour in the broth. The meat in the vermicelli dish was grilled really well and I would happily order this again. The Vietnamese ice coffee was dark and strong, a nice treat. Can't wait to come again! Just wish the restaurant was open later.

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

I absolutely love the Vermicelli Bowl with Grilled Chicken here! The chicken is juicy, smoky, and crispy on the outside with a perfect charred flavor. The portions are huge, and it s definitely my go-to dish. The Sugarcane Shrimp and Crispy Spring Rolls are a must-try too perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Service is fast and friendly, and the food comes out in about 10 minutes. Overall , this place is a solid choice for great Vietnamese food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

Always good

December 20, 2024

Absolutely terrible food. I ordered the pho soup and it was terrible. The broth was oily and no flavour. Just watered down. The noodles were overcooked and very little for what the portion is. The meat, which is supposed to be rare, comes already cooked and chewy. This place is not authentic at all. Do not come here for pho soup. One of the worst pho soups I ve ever tried.

★★
December 20, 2024

Be Aware of temporary menu added 13% Tax Have always been coming here since they opened, but this time such a disappointment when the came out with a temporary menu that had already added 13% Tax during tax break month? why so greedy and pocketing those extra bucks from your customers ?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 18, 2024

Amazing bun bo hue! Great flavours and so filling. Lots of meat, a big cube of blood pudding, garnishes was pretty and not just bean sprouts but also like shredded red cabbage or something and also mint. Would definitely recommend. I had a chicken vermicelli (bun) before and that was pretty good too. Food came fast! Perfect for lunch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

The pho and the spring roll were so good!

★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

Service and workers were amazing. Unfortunately the pho is horrible lol the apps were amazing but the mains was the worst pho I ve ever had. Again, service, atmosphere is amazing but the food was terrible. As someone who caters, this was an absolute disappointment. Stick to Pho Dau Bo or any local ma and pa shops

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Food was amazing! Way too many people packed I to the restaurant though! All in all, the food made up for anything else! Top notch pho!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Basically like teleporting to a mall in Vietnam that has a family restaurant inside. Solid Bún Bò Hu and Mango Salad. All the noodle dishes had lots of meat and portions were huge. We would definitely return to try the other dishes and maybe some of their draft beer selections!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Nice place for Pho. Service is good compared to other viet places.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

The broth of pho was kinda salty, but others were great!

★★★★
December 9, 2024

Their water tastes great and the limited one pho had an huge portion. Everything tastes good but not the best maybe, but still would recommend it.

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Great place for warm Vietnamese comfort food especially for the cold winter weather. It might be a bit more pricey but the food quality is worth it, especially the Pho. Best Vietnamese food in Waterloo

★★★
December 2, 2024

Depends on what you order: my Grilled Pork, Spring Rolls & Shrimp On Sugarcane w/ Vermicelli Noodles was a large portion but the pork was chewy with too many fatty bits for my tastes. Service was terrible, trying to wave down servers to refill iced tea or water for our party of 6. Also really noisy and parking was a challenge after 6 pm on a Thursday. Pay debit or cash but 5% off with cash. You have to go to counter to pay and money-handler is no-nonsense serious lady. Very busy; loads of students and mostly Asian so prices must be reasonable and food is good overall. Need to step up to seating area so not accessible for wheel-chair users.

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Delicious!!

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

We are really happy because of yummy foods and excellent services even for take-out

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

My fav restaurant :))))

December 2, 2024

Ive been recently exploring for the best Vietnamese restaurants across the Kitchener-Waterloo Region, and the food here looked awesome, but unfortunately what I had basically made me sick. Let me explain. The menu did NOT let me know, the fish in my soup would be breaded and fried. Guys, I dont eat that kind of food, fried and battered food. It is extremely important I avoid that kind of stuff, because of my health situation. My body reacts negativity when I eat fried food, and the menu should have indicated that my fish would be battered and fried because I would have explored something else. The atmosphere looked vibrant, and some of the dishes I saw looked awesome, but unfortunately, I dont eat beef (red meat). I was hoping to enjoy a soup, as I mentioned, I am exploring for the best Vietnamese restaurant, and growing up in this region, my family loves a great healthy Vietnamese soup. Ive been interested in emailing this restaurant on what happened to me after eating their the food, and theres no options. I hope you can reply to my review, with a contact option, so I can tell you my situation. It was bad, your deep fried fish in my soup made my night feel like I was going to die, literally. Dietary restrictions: The menu should have indicated that my fish would be battered and fried. And now my soup is very greasey. I dont mine having tofu and trying vegetarian options because how delicate my body reacts to this, I didnt see those options on the menu

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Very nice

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Food

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Used to go to yorkdale location, tried waterloo location today, taste even better than before! Love it!

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Best place to try authentic Vietnamese food in Waterloo

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

I have been searching for good food in Waterloo, and I was pleasantly surprised when I found this Vietnamese cuisine. The food is fresh, the broth is delicious, and I have tried almost all the dishes on the menu, which are all delicious. Whether its a family gathering or a company gathering, this is the top choice.

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Friendly staff, great food and excellent service ! Thank you Hank! you re so professional and nice Food

December 2, 2024

NOT vegetarian friendly. I asked what are the vegetarian options. And they said there are only two: (1) Shrimp roll, with shrimps taken off, (2) Mango salad with grilled shrimp, with shrimps taken off. Any substitute (such as tofu) for the shrimps? NO (with a stern voice). I cannot recall any restaurant in Canada that is more unfriendly to vegetarians. ZERO proper option for vegetarians. Vegetarian options: NOT vegetarian friendly. I asked what are the vegetarian options. And they said there are only two: (1) Shrimp roll, with shrimps taken off, (2) Mango salad with grilled shrimp, with shrimps taken off. Any substitute (such as tofu) for the shrimps? NO.

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Yummy food, excellent service. Definitely recommend for Asian cuisine.

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

The service is very welcome. We ordered two pho and the best taste that I had in recent years. Will come often!

★★
November 23, 2024

Food is decent, but the service is almost nonexistent. The cashier had a bad attitude.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

So goodddddd

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Best pho ever had in Waterloo

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Good pho, and nice sides to add into it. You will need your phone to scan a QR and order on your phone

★★
November 23, 2024

Vegetarian options: 64 menu options but zero vegetarian. Server did not offer to accommodate a request for vegetarian. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Yummy! Good service, very clean, good atmosphere and great hours. Notes: they only take cash or debit; on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays you cannot split the bill; weekdays the bill can be split up to 3 ways. This wasnt an issue for us at all but it was new to me lol

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Great

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Good Vietnamese food. Fast service. The lighting is bright and the room is noisy, so it isnt the place for an intimate meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Probably one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in the area. They offer a rib pho soup that was very good and came with a very large bone. I have been here multiple since its grand opening and every time it has been good. It can get busy around noon on weekends so prepare for a wait.

★★★
November 23, 2024

We had the #19 pho, #49, #54, and special #4 on the weekend specials. These were amazing... So taste... So yum. But thats where this review stops being good. The music is insanely loud, we cannot hear eachother talk. There is no service as they do the whole qr scan thing. The atmosphere is decent but DAM THAT MUSIC LOUD I cant even tell what the songs are saying its just really loud sounds. The worst part about this is the music is even more loud outside. The food is a hard carry here and if there were no music I would give this place a 4.5 stars

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

My husband and I like the place their soup is so tasty and lots if meat, way much better than other Pho restaurant in my opinion

Local Guide
November 23, 2024

The staff was careless when handle food to customer, the price didnt make sense, the grill chicken a lone same price as full meal (rice + grill chicken), rude answer was given by cashier when I asked. Never go back to this restaurant.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Came with friends, Very nice!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Food is fresh, tasty and GUT HEALTHY! Love it!

Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Id give zero stars if I could. The service here is horrible. We were waiting in line for a table of 2. A group of 3 Vietnamese adults and 1 baby come in passing the whole line and was sat immediately. When I asked why they were sat before everyone else in line the lady said they had more people. I could understand if the group was over 4 people but there were people waiting with 4 people and/or less in line already. The rude lady said in return with disgusting attitude Well, your table is ready anyways. Follow me I was so annoyed by her rude behaviour that I walked right out the door. Service does not compare to the ones in Toronto. There are definitely better pho places in KW and I rather give my money to them.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Good food. Price is pricier than other photo place but their quality is better. My parents went to the Scarborough location before and there are some differences: one being menu options. The service is friendly. Note: debit or cash, no credit card.

October 23, 2024

The girl at cashier on Monday is being so rude to the customers, very bad experience at the restaurant today. I will not come here anymore!!!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Pho Anh Vu is hands down the best spot for pho in KW! The ingredients are super fresh, and the flavors are amazing especially the broth. Sure, its not the cheapest place, but honestly, its worth every penny. You can really tell they put a lot of care into making each dish, and it shows in how good everything tastes. If youre craving some legit Vietnamese food, this place won t disappoint!

★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

The only thing that is good is the location and cleanliness. Went here during their grand opening and a lot of their signature dishes were sold out (which is fine). We opted for the Pho and Bun Thit Nuong Chao Tom. The meat in the bun was burnt and when mixed with fish sauce it tasted very bitter. The spring rolls and sugar cane shrimp were fine. The pho came out very fast and was okay but not amazing. It was really expensive for what it was. $17 for pho and $23 for bun thit nuong. I would rather go spend my money at Ngoc Yen in Missisauga for these high prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

We ordered the pho. Less sour as compared to what I had in my country. They serve raw bean sprouts which we do not want as we don t eat. It will be good if the bean sprout is cooked. The pho portion is abit less, it will be good if they can increase the rice noodle portion but the meat portion is huge. The fried spring roll is good but the accompanied sauce is abit bland. But overall is good, will go back, again .

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

The food is very delicious. Definitely one of the better pho places in the area. Prices are higher than normal pho prices but it s worth it for the flavours. Only concern about this place is that it is not wheelchair accessible or disabled-friendly as it only has stairs to get up to dining tables. It does get fairly busy during dinner time so it is better to book a reservation.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Obscene amount of food. I personally didnt like what I ordered, but I can tell it was objectively good for what the dish was meant to be. Bad day to wear a white shirt, though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Let me just say . The iced tea is so good. The pho is amazing (I had the beef tenderloin) the broth was very flavour, the meat was so tender. The service is so fast, and the seating and vibe is beautiful.

October 23, 2024

Pooooor Service

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Best pho in KW!!

★★★
September 23, 2024

The shrimp roll recommended by the waitress tastes bad and is overpriced

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Have fish noodles soup it tastes good! It s a good place, they have so many sakura trees. Get a lucky coupon for next time too.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Has the vermicelli, pho, and spring rolls- everything was great quality and fresh. Service was fast, portions are huge, but spring rolls were slightly overpriced. One of the best places in plaza at the moment, hopefully they keep the quality up!

★★
September 23, 2024

food is ok but the server seem not happy on the grand opening

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

It s finally here, the pho we have all been waiting for! Literally one the best pho I have ever had. Meat is tender, broth is delicious with no msg, and the rice noodle is just perfect. Their mango salad is also a must try!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

my favourite Vietnamese Pho restaurant, finally one close to home. Congratulations

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great food and service. A bit on the sweet side for me but still good.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Best vietnamese restaurant in KW from now

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

came during grand opening. Very impressed with everything. The new standard of pho in Waterloo for sure. Worth the extra $$.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Although the food is quite pricey, but food is excellent, portion is decent, worth the price imo. Need more protein The background music can be improved, kinda ruin my enjoyment for the food. (clubbing vibe lol, not sure if this is their strategy of attracting the university student) I order the noodle dish S3. BÚN BÒ HU (spicy) Hue Style Beef, Pork & Blood Pudding with Vermicelli Soup It taste like light version of Laksa and Prawn noodles (if you know what Im saying), and I love it! Will come here again.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

I have been to a few of this chains locations and this is the best one yet! Im happy that there is a closer location now.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Best pho I ever had!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

I ve had pho my entire life, many times cooked by my mom, and I never thought I would say this. The pho here is better than my moms (sorry mom). The line was massive, but I was surprised to get a 5 minute wait time. So I waited, and boy am I glad I did. Great pho! I got the Pho Dac Biet size small highly recommend.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

I ate at the main store in Toronto and kept thinking about it. Today I finally opened it in Waterloo! The soup is tender and the meat is plentiful, the spring rolls are crispy; the mango salad is delicious There are too many customers, but the service is timely and the dishes are served quickly. Now that there is an opening discount, I will come again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Didn t expect it to be so busy on a Wednesday at lunch. However, the store handled all customers with care and the food was excellent. We will all be returning.

Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Food was good. Paid in cash for the 10% cash discount. Server counted the amount I paid them wrong and closed the cash register too fast for me to say anything before they gave me my change. I had to argue with them for 10 minutes as they refused to admit their mistake. In the end, they asked me to name a random amount they should be giving as change and just threw the money onto the table roughly while rolling their eyes. Never had a server give this much attitude for their own mistake, wouldn t be surprised if we see a different restaurant there next year again :/

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Dinner time was busy with a long line of customers, but the service was well-organized, and we were seated quickly. The menu with pictures made ordering easy, and the food was served promptly. I tried the classic beef noodles this time the noodles were smooth, the beef was tender, and the portion was generous. Absolutely delicious! The restaurant has a great atmosphere, and the young staff were very efficient. Located right next to UW, UW students are in for a treat. Cant wait to come back and try the No.22 beef rib noodle soup next time.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Environment is beautiful , I love Beef rib noodle soup so much which is so so so delicious, you should come and try it!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

** ** Pho Anh Vu is a hidden gem in Waterloo! The beef brisket pho here is simply outstanding rich, flavorful broth, tender beef, and perfectly cooked noodles. The ingredients taste fresh, and the portions are generous. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff are always friendly and attentive. Whether youre a pho enthusiast or just looking to try something new, this place is a must-visit. Highly recommend it to anyone in the area!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

I m Viet and I highly recommend this place. Every single dish that I ve tried is done well and truly authentic, unlike the watered-down version you normally find in other Vietnamese restaurants that tries to please both Viet and western customer. So if you want true authentic Viet taste, this is the place! Parking: Plaza parking. Can get busy at times.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Took a friend here for their birthday and was a great time. Service people were awesome, and menu is great. They stick to the comfort food classics of Vietnam vs doing a full Thai/viet/cambodian menu which I love (sorry Ben thanh) and they execute it well. Killer soups (better broth than pho dao bo) and simple noodle/meat bowls, would recommend!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

No lie, best pho in my life(I am 23), I came for two days after they just opened four days ago. I tried vermicelli bowl as well, chicken was sooooo juicy, absolutely delicious. Please please order the one comes with spring roll, it worth it!!! Their spring roll are handmade(others pho store either buy from supplier or doesn t taste as crispy as this). I bet this business would last forever. Will support always!!!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

The most authentic Ph you can get in Waterloo.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Fresh, Delicious, and Authentic best describe this popular restaurant. Great selection of authentic style Vietnamese dishes that deliver great taste and freshness . The ambience is warm and inviting which offers to stimulate the senses with Vietnamese inspired decor. Customer service is Excellent. Staff are very friendly, helpful, and will always greet you with a smile.

★★★
September 23, 2024

the Toronto chains are supposedly good, but this Waterloo one is super mid considering how expensive it is.

★★
September 23, 2024

Meat portion on the vermicelli were very small, the shrimp were sliced in half and they were already very small. The sugarcane shrimp didn t come with sugarcane and they were also in half. The spring roles were the smallest I ve ever seen and were very very small, literally smaller than the cucumbers. The rice paper were also very small and very thin. Their rice dishes were good portions and very good, but their vermicelli bowls are small for $30+. Food is on the expensive side compared to other over places.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

One of the best Vietnamese restaurants that I have ever tried! Food is delicious and highly recommend their Pho & Bun Bo Hue.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

The pho was delicious, and the beef broth tasted really fresh without that MSG aftertaste. The appetizers were great too the shrimp rolls were super fresh, and the crab sticks were tasty. I ll definitely be back, highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

This is truly a wonderful food experience. The food were delicious, flavourful and authentic. I would definitely come back here!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Food was good, but they ran out of the beef bone special by 1pm. I was so excited for the special, how are they out 2 hours after opening. So sad

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Good table service and generous portions.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

FYI there is no changing table for babies in the washrooms. Hopefully they install one soon.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Finally a good Vietnamese place in waterloo, great bun bo hue with large portions.

★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

We waited 20 minutes which wasnt bad considering how busy it was, and placed our order using the QR code at the table. I ordered the well-done beef tenderloin and flank pho, but they mistakenly gave me a special (which has the well done tenderloin, flank, and beef balls). I didnt bother saying anything because we already had to ask for the beansprouts/lime/basil twice, and my brothers pho mistakenly had no noodles in it. They were quick to rectify it and give him a new bowl of pho with noodles, but it was just strange. The pho itself was very good, but the portion size was really small. Even though I read other reviews and expected the portions to be small, I was surprised HOW small. I usually order a small pho wherever I go and dont end up finishing it, but I was still hungry after this. No one came to check up on us and see how we were doing or to ask how the food was. We also found it concerning that some staff were wearing open-toed shoes (slides/sandals).

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great food quite expensive though and was disappointed that they sold out of the special beef bone soup noodle so early in the day. Been there twice already, still haven t been able to catch it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The rare beef noodle was very good, and service was fast. Get #22 before it runs out!

September 23, 2024

Avoid this place. I know that the beef in pho is supposed to arrive raw, but the soup was nowhere near hot enough to cook it. After waiting a few minutes, parts of the beef were still blood red. I told the waiter, and he took my bowl. When he returned, it seemed like all he did was nuke the pho in a microwave for 30 seconds. Still not hot enough. After waiting a few minutes, we decided to leave.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Solid 4 stars all around. I dont like pho, but I havent had it in a long time and wanted to see if that changed. The pho here is not bad. The portions are huge. The apps are probably the most interesting apps Ive had from any restaurant. I had Vietnamese iced coffee for the first time here, but I could say it tasted like both milk and dark chocolate at the same time and also a little dry. Its not bad, just a little strong for me. The service was very good. Waiter checked on us a couple times, let us know to order via qr code, and pleasant overall. Very clean inside.

★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

We went in a party of 5 and ordered multiple dishes. The food was bland especially the pho broth and the BBH (spicy pork noodle soup). If you ve been to other Pho Anh Vu locations you can tell the difference (taste wise) is massive. The price is on the expensive side considering this is a Vietnamese restaurant.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Went to Grand Opening. A little bit of waiting was expected because of the line up. Everyone was excited to try out this new Gem Overall Appetizers were a bit expensive for small portions $16 up ( current economy sucks ) Wouldn t recommend Fresh Roll but Spring Roll and Mango Salad were But for Ph , Bún Bò Hu , any other Soup Based Food were so delicious, generous with meat portion and their sizing (Starting with $16 up depending on S, L, XL ) 9.5/10 Rice dishes definitely needed more time to marinated, it was lack of savory flavor and not really kicking yet. 7.9/10 My fam couldn t finish their food. We ended up packing up the rest and saved for another round later LOL Yes it is more pricey than other Vietnamese restaurants but their food is remarkable, authentic and close to our hometown Even the Vi t elderly approved ( As I grew up in VN ). Good atmosphere, great and speedy service. I like how they keep their menu simplified with clear highlight and pictures of each food without overwhelming whole extended list like others restaurants. Worth the money spent for the food and experiences!! Definitely my comeback spot

★★
September 23, 2024

We ordered pho and a vermicelli dish that was $30 and supposed to feed two. The pho was great. The vermicelli dish was not worth $30. Literally half the plate is sprouts and basil. The shrimp was sliced in half to inflate the visual amount. Everything was tiny. Would be happy if this was a $15 dish, but $30, no way. Service was pretty bad, we had to wait 20 minutes to order while every server did their best not to look at us, and the pho arrived 30 minutes after the vermicelli. Then we had to wait until the person that operated the cashier machine decided were worth her time, and then we found that they dont accept credit cards (this is not mentioned anywhere). We payed cash and she didnt have enough change. Thats right, a place that only accepts cash and debit didnt have enough change. In a nutshell, the food was actually ok, but pricing and service ruined it. Not going back anytime soon.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

As a Vietnamese, I guarantee this is a best pho in town. Had a small bowl of rare and beef flank today, the both was flavorful and not too sweet. Especially, they use big and flat rice noodle which is a Northern pho style . Another dish I had was a Hanoi bun cha, 10/10. Im glad they open a location here.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Food was great and servers were very nice and helpful. Overall a good experience.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

The food is excellent, they serve authentic Vietnamese dishes! Would definitely recommend my friends and come back to try the whole menu. The dish in the picture called Bun thit nuong - Grill pork, spring rolls with vermicelli noodles Food

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Pho Anh Vu Waterloo exceeded my expectations! The food was delicious, with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. The staff were attentive and welcoming, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. The ambiance was perfect for a relaxed meal, and the prices were reasonable. I ll definitely be returning soon highly recommended!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The place is very busy since it is brand new and its back to school at UWaterloo. However the service is super efficient once we were seated. We ordered via QR code, no server checked in on us while we were eating. Overall I was curious about this place. I am used to family-run, cheap vietnamese food but in KW its been hard to find stuff beyond pho so I really wanted to try the mixed cuon platter! Overall it still felt a touch expensive, but the ingredients were all so fresh. The herbs were crisp, I liked the tiny spring rolls.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

The place was very nice and welcoming! The food was great and servers were helpful with recommendations. Definitely one of the best authentic vietnamese spots in Waterloo!

★★
September 23, 2024

Took half an hour to get my food and its mediocre. Id rather go to iPho.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

This is truly a wonderful food experience. The food were delicious, flavourful and authentic. Customer service is Excellent. Staff are very friendly, and helpful. I would definitely come back here!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Got the XL special pho and chicken wings w/ sticky rice. Pricy but worth it because its so tasty and portion sizes are very large.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

the best pho in town

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

We had lunch here on their grand opening day. Very welcoming staff, I had a lots of questions just to realize that I was given a Chinese menu but our server Dan immediately got us an English copy. The food was phenomenal so was the service, the place was packed. All the best to this new business, wish you guys will flourish. Keep up the good job!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The service right from welcoming to exiting the restaurant was excellent; very professional and friendly. The food came within 10 minutes, the plates were all what we ordered and the flavors were delicious! We had the pork vermicelli and the rare beef pho soup; it was amazing ! 100% recommend. We will be back. Note : they only take cash and debit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

This store just opened, very busy. The food is not bad, expensive compared to other Pho places.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Wheelchair accessibility: No accessible washroom entrances. Some seats in restaurant are on entrance level, others (most of them) are on raised stage level. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

really good pho place near uw campus! everything tastes fresh and perfectly seasoned. the meat is cooked very well too. even if there s a line, you get seared relatively quickly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Good, best Vietnamese restaurant in kwc.

★★
September 23, 2024

Dont know if I got unlucky, but the raw vegetables that came with the vermicelli looked like they were left out for a long time. The vermicelli is average at best, but the chicken wings are good. Also, the price is pretty expensive for the amount of food you get.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

CASH OR DEBIT ONLY!! We went on a weekday for lunch. It was a little difficult to find a parking spot in the huge lot but managed to find one empty spot. The restaurant wasn t super busy but still had a steady stream of customers that filled one section. We were seated quickly and ordered our food from a server. You can also order food using the QR code at the table. The restaurant was clean, bright and the decor was cute with the fake cherry blossom trees inside. We ordered the spring rolls, bun cha ca hai phong (fish noodle soup hai phong style), pho dac biet (special beef noodle soup) and a Vietnamese iced coffee. The spring rolls came out last after our bowls; we would ve preferred them to come out first. They were hot and super crispy. Good on their own but the dipping sauce was nice and light and added the right amount of flavour. I read that they use new oil to fry each batch of spring rolls; not sure if that s still true but I ve never had a crispier spring roll. The bun cha ca was so good!! The fish cakes were perfect. There were also battered and fried white fish in the soup as well in addition to the fish cakes. The pho was also good but didn t taste infinitely better than other phos we have had. They use beef tenderloin for their pho. The Viet coffee was too sweet and too small. If they put it in a bigger cup and water it down a bit/added more ice, it would ve been perfect. They have cutlery and condiments at the table so you can season your food how you like. I was impressed with their selection of condiments: hoisin, sriracha, fish sauce, sliced hot peppers, Pickled garlic, chili garlic and chili oil. They serve you complimentary and refillable iced jasmine tea; it was so refreshing. All the servers help out and there s always a bunch around if you need something. No one checked up on us to see how we were liking the food but we didn t mind. We were so full we had to take two spring rolls home. The portions are smaller than other viet restaurants but they do add more meat. Overall, we had a good experience. The service was quick. The food came out piping hot and you can tell it s higher quality than other pho restaurants. The herbs were fresh, the cuts of meat were more high end and generous. However, it was pricey. Our bill was $88 after tax and tip for 2 people. If we are looking to fix our pho craving quickly, we d probably go to another pho restaurant since the pho wasn t sooo much better that we can justify the price difference but we d go here when we feel like treating ourselves (or if we had a hankering for the northern style dishes; haven t seen a Vietnamese restaurant in the area with these dishes on the menu).

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great value, big portions, great flavour.

Local Guide
September 23, 2024

We ordered Bun Cha Ha Noi for take out and we have to wait 30mins for the food to be done. But when we get to the park and open it, there were only vermicelli, fish sauce and veggies, no meat!!! We were so disappointed since the restaurant were not that busy!! Like it was medium busy but staff was unprofessional!!! She gave us the ordered without checking what should be inside. When we back to ask for the meat, she have to come back to kitchen to ask, and they left the meat in the kitchen without knowing it was there!!!! The price definitely higher than the nearby restaurant but portion is not big, it medium!! It could taste better if the meat was hot and not being left more than 30mins in the kitchen without no one knowing!! Fish sauce was a bit too salty!!! In general Im disappointed!!! The location in Toronto is much better!! Hope they could improve their serves and food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Slurp slurp. Noodlely-doo. Protein. Beef. Yum. Moo . The tea is pretty good. The was also pretty good.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Super delicious

★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

We got the bun bo hue and pho that s served friday - sundays only. For these two bowls, it came to about $50 after tax and before tip. The bun bo hue lacked flavour, smelt yummy but was disappointed when we tasted it. Also, I was ecstatic to know there was going to be pork blood in it; but there was one little cube :( The pho was also okay. It was very oily and wasn t our cup of tea. We order through QR code, no staff interaction I guess it s good if you don t want to talk to anyone lol. Overall, we wouldn t come back and wouldn t recommend. But give it a try! Don t trust one stranger s review :)

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Pretty good Pho. A little watered down but overall good flavour.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Best pho in the waterloo area by far. More expensive than iPho but the portions are also bigger

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

I m Vietnamese and it s really nice place with cozy atmosphere. My niece and nephew obsess with pho. But my fav dish was bun thit nuong

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

A nice vietnamese restaurant in the area. The restaurant is pretty big but busy. There is usually a waiting time for the table. The waiting list system is well managed. The food is serving hot and authentic. The menu is sufficient and well covered. Service is efficient. There are special dishes only serving at weekends only. Also, the amazing part is that they offer some authentic vietnamese sauces you dont always find at other vietnamese restaurant. Parking could be an issue as it is inside a busy plaza.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Best Vietnamese restaurant in Waterloo

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

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