Pho 21 — Restaurant in Houston

UPDATE AS OF 10/2025: I dropped a star from 4 to 3 as some of the food just hasn’t been as tasty or sometimes lacks freshness. It used to be a good go to for us but now we don’t frequent as often. Pho can be a hit or miss sometimes, sometimes it’s too oily. And the bahn mi I just can’t eat, taste pretty bad. But sometimes they can get the pho right. Saw recent reviews and it looks like most people feel the same.

UPDATE TO MY REVIEW BELOW: We have been coming here for about a year now and I finally hit a couple of strikes. It wasn’t too bad but I did downgrade my rating from 5 to 4 stars, which I think is an honest representation of my experiences thus far. The event that made me give them 4 stars instead of 5 was the quality of a couple of my pho orders. For some reason the broth on a couple of those orders were really fatty, and by that I mean that I can see large wallops of oil on the surface of my broth and I can feel the oiliness in my food. That was very unpleasant. It’s possible it was a bad cook day, which is fine, but it did deter me for a few months from coming back to order. When I came back though, the pho seemed back to the usual. No one is perfect, so I will continue coming here when I get in a mood for Vietnamese.

We have been here 5 times, and it has been consistently delicious. We typically order beef pho, and their broth is pretty good. What I enjoy the most on their beef pho, is their tendons, SUPER SUPER SOFT and rich! Their cuts of meet are usually fresh and decently portioned. But the tendons, I have never had such soft tendons in a pho. Check that out if you like that kind of stuff. Today, we ordered a rice plate for the first time and that was great. The plate had plenty of meat, and good fresh vegetables. I have not had complaints thus far. I’m just lucky that I have a great Vietnamese restaurant to go to. I don’t have pictures of the pho because I forgot but I’ll post...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this pho restaurant, and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations. The food here is incredibly authentic, making it the best place to satisfy your pho cravings in the area. No longer do I need to make the long drive all the way to Houston to enjoy a delicious bowl of pho.

But let's not stop at just the pho. The vermicelli dish we ordered was an absolute delight. Bursting with flavor, it was a true explosion of taste in every bite. The generous portion of vermicelli noodles was perfectly cooked and served as a delightful base for the dish. The accompanying toppings and garnishes were plentiful and added a wonderful variety of textures and flavors. It was evident that the chefs weren't shy with the garnishing, and it truly enhanced the overall experience.

If you're a pho enthusiast or simply looking to explore the diverse flavors of Vietnamese cuisine, I highly recommend this restaurant. With its authentic food, warm ambiance, attentive staff, and mouthwatering vermicelli dishes, it truly stands out as the best place around. Say goodbye to those long drives to Houston, because this gem is right here...

My boys and I stopped by Pho 21 in Webster on a Saturday evening for dinner, and it was such a nice, low-key experience. The restaurant wasn’t very busy, which I actually liked — it made for a calm and relaxing meal.

The prices here are great — very affordable for the quality and portions you get. My sons both ordered the fried rice and absolutely loved it. The serving size was generous, and the flavor was spot on. I went with the shrimp pho, and it was delicious! The broth was light but flavorful, the shrimp were fresh, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. It really hit the spot after a long day.

The lady at the front desk was so sweet and welcoming. She made sure we had everything we needed and checked on us with a smile, which made the experience even better. I made sure to tip her $5 just for being so kind and attentive.

Overall, Pho 21 is a great little spot for a casual family dinner. Affordable prices, tasty food, and friendly service — can’t ask for much more than that! We’ll definitely be back...