Pho Thien Kim & Boba Tea — Restaurant in Fargo

UPDATE 3/28/25: Gave them another chance. Disappointed. Ordered the Pho Special Rare Beef Noodle Soup. Barely any meat. Little broth. Why would you pre-cook the meats and pack it in little broth? How is that different than eating leftovers versus fresh food? If you're going to charge over $20 for dine-in AND take-out why wouldn't you maintain the portion size you would in the restaurant? Or at least something closer to an adult size portion. Without the meat in the container of broth it's EVEN LESS broth. At least allow request box when ordering so others can specifiy if they want meat separate and uncooked for later preparation. Or an option button. Your best bet is never ordering take out if you want your money's worth. Wouldn't even want to eat there in person again knowing they short you and charge so much money for so little food ordering take-out.

Of course I can make pho at home. I've worked in pho as well. But, in this economy I wanted to support my fellow Vietnamese businesses. Saw too many businesses close down while people stayed at home and cook instead of dining with local businesses. But, just another restaurant that waters down the cuisine. End of UPDATE

I ordered take out and picked it up in person. I don't know if it's because they're newer that the packaging was a bit off. Typically at pho restaurants the meat is packed raw in a separate container from the broth. Just like they pack pho noodles separately instead of having it go soggy in the container of broth. If it's a to go order the meat is raw so the customer can opt to eat it later or cook the meats to the doneness they prefer.

The meats were cooked prior to pick-up and all packed in the soup container. There was little broth which is unrealistic for serving in a bowl larger than a cereal bowl at home. I received barely any meat for having ordered the Pho Special which includes a variety of meat cuts, meatballs, tripe, and tendon. There were no meatballs in the container. The final product after picking it up honestly looked like a container of leftover pho that you couldn't finish eating at the restaurant and decided to take the rest home. It was not worth the full price I paid.

I decided to give it a try in person. Although, dining in isn't always possible for everyone so I hope they figure out how to pack to-go pho like every pho restaurant out there knows how to do. My experience in person was mediocre. I don't remember if they advertise MSG-free pho or not. It doesn't matter much to me since making the broth is all about the bones, simmer time, straining broth, and balance of ingredients. The broth tasted weak/bland and a bit cooled down in temperature.

I don't use Sriracha or Hoisin because I personally want to have the broth flavor come through along with the aromatics that come with a pho order. I don't judge people who use sauces because I've had really tasty pho from people who adjust their broth with them. I like to use hot chili oil because it doesn't dominate the broth but adds a kick to it. They charge for hot chili oil. I typically only order water to drink. They charge for water. I opted without it. I do understand that businesses need to charge for everything in order to make profit. So, I don't have any issue paying for some of these trivial things.

When I don't have a spectacular experience with a local restaurant I'm willing to give them more opportunities because maybe it was an off-day for them. I've wanted to order pho to-go from them since but I don't want to pay for something that is packed for eating straight from the container instead of making it a similar restaurant experience at home. Hope they...

Stopped in today for a light lunch and went with two Vietnamese staples: shrimp spring rolls and an iced coffee. My daughter ordered the chicken pho, which was clean and refreshing—the broth was light and clear, though the chicken itself leaned a bit bland. Still, it made for a comforting bowl.

The spring rolls were excellent—fresh, tightly wrapped, and well-proportioned with shrimp, vermicelli, and herbs. The mint inside added that burst of brightness that makes Vietnamese rolls stand out. They paired well with the house dipping sauce, which struck a balance of savory, sweet, and nutty.

The Vietnamese iced coffee was exactly as it should be: bold, dark, and sweetened with condensed milk, giving that signature rich and velvety contrast of bitter and sweet. Coffee in Vietnam has a fascinating history—it was introduced by French colonists in the 19th century, but because fresh milk wasn’t widely available at the time, locals turned to sweetened condensed milk. That adaptation became tradition, and now cà phê sữa đá is one of the most iconic drinks in Southeast Asia.

Spring rolls also carry an interesting cultural story. In Vietnam, gỏi cuốn are celebrated as light, fresh, and versatile, meant to be eaten as a snack or appetizer. Across Asia, variations appear under different names—China’s chūn juǎn (spring rolls), Thailand’s po pia, and the fried Filipino lumpia—each with its own wrapper style and fillings but all rooted in the idea of wrapping fresh or cooked ingredients for easy, flavorful bites.

Overall, it was a solid meal. The rolls and coffee were the standouts, reminding me why these dishes have such staying power both in Vietnam and...

We tried this restaurant the other day. Ordered the shredded pork spring rolls, the grilled chicken spring rolls, number 14 pho, and number 17 pho add brisket.

The shredded pork spring roll was nasty. The flavor was terrible and the noodles were like plastic.

The grilled chicken spring rolls were better. They were actually solid for a spring roll but I would have preferred the chicken to be marinated or something. It didn’t seem to have any real flavor outside of the fish sauce and mint.

The pho came out and my daughters was fine proportionately however mine didn’t have anywhere near enough broth and it was difficult to mix it. Then the noodles were falling apart when we were trying to eat it. I will say though that the meat and provided veggies were great. I think the broth needs more flavor compared to their competitors.

I like the set up when it comes to atmosphere it was nicely decorated and the music was good.

The only thing we simply didn’t eat was the shredded pork spring rolls.

As far as service is concerned it’s a big no. After the food was brought out our waitress never came back at all even to refill drinks. When we were paying out I showed her the rubber noodles that the shredded spring rolls had and she just said she’d show them to him and still charged us for them.

I still tipped her well but I don’t know that we will come back just because I know I can get better pho and service at either Jade Dragon or Pho TiTi and if I’m going to spend my money on something it needs to at...