This place is fire. Not sure why it wasn’t packed to the brim but the service was great and the food was better. Their traditional banh mi and pho makes a killer combo to which I will be returning.
Edit: My bad. It was soft tendon. That still didn't change my mind or size of the portion you served.Giving it 3 stars mainly because of 2 things: When I ordered tripe beef pho, there was barely any found. I had pieces of fats in my Pho and the sizes were quite small. I've been to other places where they actually were generous about the protein amount for the same price. I had to stir in my broth to find some. Definitely not how Pho should be. Second critique point is that it took them very long to serve us and they forgot my friend's order as well as my requested cilantro. I can get over the cilantro part but my friend sat there and had to watch me eat my "large" bowl. It was delicious but not satisfying for someone who knows how Pho should be.They were nice enough to take it off the bill and such. Prices are a tad expensive. 2 springrolls for 7 dollars are hefty.
Came here for my birthday dinner and was greeted with very little enthusiasm. Food was pretty good with the exception of my pho having really fatty meat in it. As someone who has traveled extensively in Vietnam, I’d say this place is pretty authentic, but atmosphere-wise it was really off. The waitresses were moody & the music was incredibly loud… I like Beyoncé as much as anybody else, but I’m really not trying to hear “top hits” blasting at 6 PM when I’m trying to have a conversation over dinner with my parents. I’ve worked in service a lot, and kitchens is where the loud music belongs, not out on the floor where the customers are. Also, we ordered wings and only received 8, when it’s noted as 10/order on the menu… The waitress informed us that that was a new thing & didn’t really apologize… would’ve been nice to be offered some form of compensation.all of this taken into consideration, I would eat here again but maybe only for takeout. Highly recommend the Vietnamese coffee it was strong and not super sweet which is how I like it.
I’ve only been to two other Vietnamese places ( full disclosure ). I loved my round steak pho and fresh spring roll with shrimp and pork . Staff are friendly and attenative. The only thing I would like to see is a bbq style spring roll on the menu . Looks like they have a decent selection of tasty alcoholic beverages although I do not drink ?.My meal came in at around $35.00 ( that included a 20% tip and a soda) . I will return .
Pho Luca’s has become a staple for me. The food is really good! My favorite is the Imperial Roll Vermicelli Bowl. The service is A1 and I love the atmosphere. Not to mention they have an amazing playlist. I highly recommend this place!
Excellent food and prompt service. I had jasmine tea, fresh spring rolls, beef pho, and Thai iced tea. It was all delicious! The waitress was kind and gave great recommendations.The combination of the mint in the spring rolls with the rich peanut sauce was perfect. I really appreciate a small menu as I feel like it’s an indicator that you’re being served fresh food with quality ingredients and that was definitely the case here! It was my first time having Thai iced tea and it is my new favorite drink. I look forward to returning.
Solid pho spot, service was great. Had the A2 Beef Pho and liked it a lot. The broth had a very nice taste and the meat was superb. Perfect for lunch around Carytown.
OK. This city clearly knows its Vietnamese and the bowl I had at Pho Luca's ranks at the top of what I've had in the states. Hyperbolic? I try not to be, but that's just the type of experience that was served up to me on a cold Saturday night.The flavor of the pho broth was immense and carried a much stronger anise flavor than usual - a differentiator that really sealed the deal for me personally. They also have an awesome fish sauce with fresh chopped chili and vinegar that I added to it which had me HOWLING in between slurps. And they clean their bean sprouts, a luxury I never enjoy in my native Atlanta but somehow always see in Richmond.If it's cold or hot or anything in between and you got noodle soup on the brain, don't think twice.
Love this place! The broth is absolutely amazing, very flavorful to the very last drop. The owner is super appreciative of you being there, he has come to say hello and thank you both times we have been there. Would highly recommend stopping by if you are looking for great pho.
Yes: Shrimp spring rolls