Pho 813 Orlando — Restaurant in Orlando

Late lunch 11/1/25: Phở 813 Eating out to celebrate November is my excuse today since I have been trying to cook more often at home to save money. 😂 I seldom go to Vietnamese restaurants because I cook Vietnamese food often at home. So when I review the cuisines, it's whether it's worth for me to go out to order it or if I rather stay home next time to cook the cuisine instead.

Highlights: service Modern interior design

Review of what I ordered: Wonton Noodle Soup (Mì Hoành Thánh): flavorful broth with balanced seasoning (not too sweet nor too salty), kudos to the thin wonton wrappers and wontons are evenly cooked, but the meat filling tastes like ground pork and loaded with a lot of cornstarch. I do not detect any shrimp here. Bummer. The pickup kids prefer my homemade pork and shrimp wonton noodle soup better.

Bún Thái - Husband loves it. I like it too. I will probably order this next time for me. I highly recommend this for my Vietnamese and Thai folks. Now if you don't like sour tamarind spicy broth type of soups, then this won't be a good suggestion for you.

813 Signature Caramelized Duck: chewy meat texture, 5 pieces of chewy duck pieces with half a dozen of petite Shanghai bok choy for $25 bucks - I will pass on this next time and experience cooking a whole duck and harvest my bok choy at home next time. I ordered this for the kids and they didn't like the chewy meat texture and complained it's too boney. The sauce reminds me of a garlic sweet soy sauce version I have tasted elsewhere, good, but just not worth the money.

Caramelized Fish Clay Pot (Cá Kho Tộ: I cook this traditional Vietnamese dish often at home. I ordered here because they have the fried pork fats sprinkled on top in a picture on a Google maps. In reality, my version has raw onions on top and that raw onion smell turned me off. The fried pork fat bits are not crunchy like the versions in Texas either.

But compared to other cá kho versions in Florida I have tried at other restaurants, this is the best version because they cook it that same day.

Some restaurants cook this dish and freeze the caramelized fish, thaw, and reheat when customers order it. To me, any cooked fish once frozen just doesn't taste "good", the fish texture would be dry. My mom and some other people prefer cá kho a few days after being refrigerated and reheated again so more flavor is absorbed into the fish. For me, the texture of fish becomes dryer and the flesh becomes more saltier. Not my preference at all for cá kho.

This restaurant make it fresh with that tender melt in your mouth texture. So I recommend trying cá kho here if I never tried this traditional Vietnamese home-style kind of food.

Overall, I guess if you don't know how to cook Vietnamese food, it's worth a visit here. If I come back, I would order the Bún Thái. I wish they have a picture menu to showcase their actual cooked dishes for...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Pho 813 and it was an exceptional experience! The moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly by our servers, Dennis and Subin, who provided outstanding service throughout our meal. Their attentiveness and genuine friendliness made us feel welcome and well taken care of.

Now, let's talk about the food—it was simply the best pho I’ve ever tasted! The broth was rich and flavorful, with just the right balance of spices. Each bowl was generously filled with fresh ingredients, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. We also tried some appetizers, and they were equally delightful.

Dennis and Subin were knowledgeable about the menu and offered great recommendations, making our dining experience even better. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making it an ideal spot for both casual dining and special occasions.

I highly recommend it for anyone looking for delicious pho and exceptional service. I can't wait to...

I’ve eaten here a few times already 💫 Every dish hits different but my #1 favorite is Thai noodle soup (bún thái) — spicy, flavorful broth loaded with toppings 🔥 If you’re a fan of sour & spicy, you have to try this one. Grilled pork spring rolls and shrimp & pork spring rolls are super fresh, and the dipping sauce is literally addictive 😋 Southern-style pho is rich, sweet, and super comforting 🇻🇳 Vietnamese grilled pork banh mi? Crispy outside, juicy inside, with pickled veggies — best one in Orlando, no cap 🥖🔥 Other dishes like satay noodle soup, wonton soup, crispy chicken, fried egg rolls, and fish noodle soup all bussin’ 💯 generous portions, good price 👌 Oh and don’t sleep on the Thai green milk tea — creamy, strong flavor, 10/10 💚

Staff here are so friendly and attentive, service on point 💕 Space is modern, clean, comfy tables, perfect spot for lunch or casual dinner 🍜

Overall, this place is a total gem — 10/10 food, 10/10 service,...