Pho Express - Banh Mi & Bubble Tea — Restaurant in Summit

I've been to quite a few pho spots in the area, and Pho Express stands out. If you're looking for a sit-down, full-service restaurant with waitstaff, this isn't it—and it never claimed to be. The name says it all: Express. You order through kiosks, the food comes out quickly, and it’s served in a way that’s practical for the size and setup of the place. Some people seem to be reviewing it based on what they expected rather than what it actually is.

Now, let’s talk about the food, which is what really matters. The pho here meets all the key markers of a great bowl. The broth is rich, deeply infused with the aromatics of star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. It has that slow-simmered depth that a proper pho broth should, balancing umami from the beef bones with just the right level of sweetness. The noodles are perfectly cooked—soft but still with a bit of bounce—and the toppings are fresh.

I also had the grilled chicken over vermicelli noodles, which was just as impressive. The chicken was well-seasoned, charred perfectly, and paired beautifully with the light, springy vermicelli. The dish had the right balance of textures, especially with the crisp veggies and the classic fish sauce dressing tying everything together.

Honestly, the negative reviews don’t make much sense to me. If people have a problem with the service model, they should have realized from the start that this isn’t a traditional sit-down experience. The focus here is clearly on efficiency and food quality, not on full-service dining. And when you compare Pho Express to other pho spots nearby, it holds up remarkably well.

Bottom line: If you care about great pho, well-prepared dishes, and a streamlined experience, this place delivers. If you're looking for traditional table service, then this just isn’t the right spot for you. But judging the food on its own? It’s one of the better pho places...

I went to this restaurant with my family and got the house special pho which was really delicious, the beef was tender, shrimp perfectly cooked, and the soup was flavorful! We also tried the mango yakult tea with popping boba and lychee jelly and milk tea boba, the drinks didn’t taste artificial and they all tasted refreshing! -If you’re coming to summit I REALLY recommend this place! -Drinks are cold and refreshing -Pho is hot and tastes home-cooked -Dumplings were filling and juicy -Springrolls were crunchy, warm and filled with...

Finally a good Vietnamese in the area! My kids love the grilled lemongrass chicken on noodles, it is delicious and healthy and the Bahn Mi sandwiches are fresh and really tasty, i got mine with the spicy mayo. The food looked so good I was unable to take a photograph before we dug straight in. Boba is also good. I wish they had reusable dine-in plates and utensils instead of...