I’ve been a die hard Pho Hong fan since I was in high school (I’m in my early thirties now) and would comfortably say I’ve eaten there more than anywhere in the greater Burlington area. Over the years I’ve tried a handful of other Vietnamese in the area and have always felt like they were about a 5 to Pho Hongs 10. Our family recently moved out of Burlington and therefore ended up getting takeout at Mama Pho one night just out of convenience while simultaneously assuming it would be subpar- WRONG! It was amazing. We usually get pho for our kids, vermicelli bowls for ourselves and a variety of appetizers. Everything is just so good. The pho broth is delicious, the vegetables in the spring rolls and bun bowls are fresh and the stir fried ingredients are super flavorful and delicious. We’ve been back a few times now and are really happy to have found this spot. They’re also just great on the phone and always get our order right. Grateful to have Mama Pho as an option...
Read moreWe ordered curbside/take out for the first time last weekend after seeing the new Mama Pho Essex location was open (yay!). Our food was yummy and ready quickly. The staff was super friendly and made sure we had everything we were supposed to have in our order when I picked it up, and I noticed that the space was very was clean welcoming when I walked in. Staff was masked and seemed to be following all the appropriate COVID protocols which made me feel good. I would sit and “eat in” if times were different and it were allowed. Good...
Read moreThe food is ok. The owner is not very friendly at all. If you want her smiling face then you have to pay for it. Just like the Zotar fortune teller machine. Not event a micro-inch of grin smile on her face. She should belong to a North Korean firing swat team. If you want to eat here, please bring a laughing CD and play while you're eating. Otherwise, the food will taste cold and not tasty at all. Vermont is a cold place, but at Pho Dang is even colder. it's feeling like you are in the North...
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