Monster Pho - Oakland

Update December 2023 STILL THE BEST PHO in the East Bay! Aromatic clean flavors without the greasy mouth coating you get at some, with delicious beef the way you like it (rare steak slices is my fav but you can also have brisket, etc. , and noodles cooked perfectly (not too soft or firm . Recently, they started doing monthly specials to feature dishes you might not have had a chance to try before currently it’s Bun Bo Hue, a spicy lemon grass beef noodle soup named after the historic city Hue in Vietnam. It’s a must try if you like beef, spicy, and lemon grass : The staff and comfy clean dining space remain A+ at this new location (moved here during COVID . So glad you’re in the neighborhood! Prior review Updating review with pics Jan 2019. We've been going here 1 2x/week for at least two years now and thank goodness the place has kept the same friendly staff and excellent pho and other Viet dishes. Our fav is the delicious and generous portion large size pho clean clear both, you don't see globs of fat floating on top like at many pho places.

Family friendly, fresh food prepared well. They have wine and draft beer. Small amount of games for kids, including a photo booth, video game, and toy dispenser. The delivery robots are fun. The staff and owner are super friendly and fast. We were there celebrating a birthday and they were beyond accommodating. Will definitely be back!

Fast easy but chicken pho is the most disappointed. Lazy way to prepare Overcooked frozen chicken. They are very tough and hard to eat. You can’t afford to a free range chicken then take the chickens pho off the menu.

I often eat here and their Pho is the best in the area. Hands down. Their service also goes above and beyond. We go for the amazing Pho and are repeat customers for the amazing service. My mom has a strict diet and they were more than accommodating with her requests. They were very kind and helpful. I would give more stars if I could.

This restaurant is not only trendy, but the food is exceptional! I have never tasted such fresh and high-quality meats in my pho before. The staff here is incredibly welcoming, and the restaurant is decorated with so much attention to detail. Be sure to take the time to admire the surroundings! Some must-try dishes include Fresh Spring Rolls, Vietnamese Crepe (Bánh Xèo), Monster Pho Combo, Bún Bò Huế (only available on Saturdays and Sundays until sold out), White Summer Dessert, Green Monster Iced Tea, and Sunset Passion Fruit Tea.