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PHO Restaurante Vietnamita - Lindora

Vietnamese restaurant

😐 I will rate this as a tourist from California which is not fair since San Jose California has one of the best Vietnamese food in the world. We tried this place because we have been in Costa Rica for a week and wanted to try something Asian. Vietnamese food are very consistent if you know how to mak... People often mention good, Vietnamese, soup, service, restaurant, flavor, authentic, comida, great, Excellent,


Address

Centro Commercial Boulevard Lindora 10901 San José, Costa Rica San José, Santa Ana, Costa Rica

Website

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Contact

+506 2203 6969

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (418 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (29) Vietnamese (21) soup (11) service (10) restaurant (9) flavor (9) authentic (9) comida (8) great (8) Excellent (8)
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  • 3/5 Mark L. 2 years ago on Google
    I will rate this as a tourist from California which is not fair since San Jose California has one of the best Vietnamese food in the world. We tried this place because we have been in Costa Rica for a week and wanted to try something Asian. Vietnamese food are very consistent if you know how to make good beef bone soup. I was disappointed here. The ran out of beef. 🤔 When a Vietnamese restaurant ran out of beef, that's usually a warning sign. They made their soup with beef. The soup was lack of character, depth and flavor. It's better than nothing but it also not hot enough. We ended up getting the chicken and the chicken meat was overcooked or dry. This may not be necessary a bad thing. Chicken breast is good meat for Caucasians but dark meat is the tender and juicy one. Deep fried Spring roll was good. Chicken wings which is really drum sticks were VERY good. Actually the highlight of the dinner. I would come again just for that. But not for pho. Vietnamese coffee - it's not authentic Vietnamese coffee. It's more like regular coffee and add milk and condensed milk into it. It's not even 20% of the richness of a good Vietnamese coffee. Lack of the viscosity of the authentic Vietnamese coffee.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 KARLA VANESSA CENTENO A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very expensive for the quality of food the presentation leaves much to be desired and on top of that the food is very exposed to viral elements (Original) Muy caro para la calidad de comida la presentacion deja mucho que desear y encima la comida muy expuesta a elementos virales
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James E. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it . A must have. Twice a month.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mr. E. 1 year ago on Google
    The food here was, while not bad, wasn't all that good. It was almost like a Costa Rican saw what Vietnamese food was, and tried to replicate it with only limited success. There was nothing great about my meal. If anything, it was a bit regrettable as I could have gone somewhere better instead of here. The food simply lacked flavor. Except for the lemonade: that tasted bad. I don't know what they put in it, but something tasted artificial and bad.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Life B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) 8:58 pm 01/19/2021 There were several people eating in the place, it looked open. I did not set foot in the restaurant when the attendant made a sign with his hand on the neck that they were not going to serve us. I was looking forward to trying this restaurant on my last night off of the week but with the quality of service at this restaurant in LINDORA it leaves much to be desired. It does not matter that they are about to close, but a customer interested in buying deserves the minimum of respect to receive a "we are closed" not a very common sign. (Original) 8:58pm 19/01/2021 Habían varias personas comiendo en el lugar, se veía abierto. No puse ni un pie en el restaurante cuando el que atiende nos hizo una seña con la mano en el cuello de que no nos iban a atender. Tenía ilusión de probar este restaurante en mi última noche libre de la semana pero con la calidad de servicio de este restaurante en LINDORA deja mucho qué desear. No importa que estén apunto de cerrar pero un cliente interesado en comprar merece el mínimo de respeto de recibir un “ya cerramos” no una seña demasiado corriente.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noel F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent very good quality service very fast (Original) Excelente muy buena calidad atienden muy rápido
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 minerva g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious, smooth and good service, good taste (Original) Delicioso, suave y buen servicio, buen sabor

  • 2/5 Danielle W. 9 months ago on Google
    We are Americans, and the night before our flight home we ordered delivery. It was the most bland food ever. This seems to be just how Costa Rican food is, but cmon, who eats pho with just broth and noodles and a lime?! And the spring rolls had no sauce? Can’t wait to get back to the USA for some food with some flavor!

  • 3/5 maria jose gallardo a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The careful attention, timely recommendations, extensive letter. They are due in flavor, which is a pity (Original) La atención esmerada, recomendaciones oportunas, carta amplia. Quedan debiendo en sabor, lo q es una lástima

  • 1/5 Christy N. 3 years ago on Google
    It’s not authentic. Pho tasted weird.

  • 5/5 Ariel S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Yellow curry shrimp Shrimp pho Always excellent (Original) Camarones curry amarillo Pho camarones Siempre excelente

  • 5/5 Sebastián V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good food (Original) Muy buena comida

  • 5/5 Eva S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good, variety of dish. Good attention. (Original) Muy bueno, variedad de platillo. Buena atención.

  • 1/5 Jimmy T. 4 years ago on Google
    As an Asian eating Vietnamese food since childhood , can’t recommend this place. Expensive for non tasty noodles. Soup for pho was like drinking water, no taste at all. There are better alternatives for eating real Vietnamese food in San Jose.

  • 5/5 SERGIO M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super good soup Pho (Original) Super.buena la sopa Pho

  • 4/5 Z J. 4 years ago on Google
    Apparently Pho is really difficult to find in Costa Rica. This place was decent, but not the best I’ve ever had. The noodles were slightly undercooked and the broth was a little bland for my taste, but it was still GOOD, and the restaurant was clean, cozy and pleasant. They have amazing lemonade. The service was great as well. I would come back here.

  • 4/5 Sofía O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best place to eat the famous Pho Vietnamese soup. My favorite is chicken, healthy, delicious and comforting. Recommended (Original) El mejor lugar para comer la famosa sopa Pho Vietnamita. Mi preferida es la de pollo, saludable, deliciosa y reconfortante. Recomendado

  • 5/5 Jairo B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Recommended. (Original) Recomendado.

  • 5/5 Eduardo V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent option to know and enjoy the cuisine of Vietnam. Apart from the Pho soup, I recommend the spring rolls. (Original) Excelente opcion para conocer y disfrutar la gastronomia de Vietnam. Aparte de la sopa Pho, recomiendo los rollos primavera.

  • 5/5 Carmen G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent attention (Original) Excelente atención

  • 5/5 L E. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious

  • 5/5 Erika H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was amazing delicious food very good attention (Original) Estuvo increíble la comida deliciosa atención muy buena

  • 1/5 Sarah L. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was a huge disappointment. Our fired rolls were okay but our pho was terrible. We took one bite each and could not stomach anymore. The food was rotten and old. The veggies that go in the pho were old and wielded. They did not ask us why we didn’t eat anything and made us pay for our food. We had two bites each and left. Terrible place, I hope they don’t get anyone else sick.

  • 4/5 Svetlana 1 year ago on Google
    I just loved the food here. Cannot say if its truly authentic. For sure better than in Vietnamese restaurants from Bucharest :). And definetly what I needed after 3 weeks in Costa Rica. It was tasty, it was light, nit expensive and it was Vietnamese. They don't serve alcohol, but a store 3 mins away can sell it :)).

  • 4/5 Yin Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Decent meal, just not authentic. Having read some of the other ratings, I came with the right expectations to find a localized version. The chicken pho broth was utterly lacking in depth and they way overdid it with the clove. The noodles were also wider than they should be. The chicken breast was very juicy though. The fried chicken wings themselves were also good. However, the spicy version just came with a side of straight up Sriracha as it were buffalo sauce to dunk the whole thing in — way too spicy. The fried spring rolls in rice paper were not bad, but were not as delicate and flavorful as the original version. Lastly, the spicy sauce in the little metal container on the table was not Vietnamese chili but rather chili crisp, which is the Chinese condiment commonly known as Laoganma! I love that stuff, but never had it at a Vietnamese place before. For ticos, it’d be like being in Asia and going to a Mexican restaurant and finding Salsa Lizano on the table. *shrug*

  • 2/5 Leonel D. 1 year ago on Google
    We didn’t get to eat here. It’s 8:30 pm and, in spite of the fact that they close at 9:00pm, they told we could only get food to go. Be aware of this if you intend to dine in. The staff member didn’t seem too happy with our arrival and punched a table before we walked in. Reading the comments now, we’re glad we were not able to stay. Go to Shawarma Aladdin instead (across the street in Momentum): great food and excellent service!

  • 5/5 Lorax T. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food. Sorry I ate the shrimp rolls too fast for the picture. The Bahn MaI was very good. The French bread was delicious but not authentic from my time in Vietnam. Service was excellent. The ginger lemonade was good a bit too much ginger for me but was hoping the ginger would calm my stomach. Was made with real ginger and was refreshing. Would return if we are in the area.

  • 5/5 Walt W. 1 year ago on Google
    Vietnamese traditional food. Delicious, fast, and reasonable. Our 2nd time here and we will definitely be back.

  • 4/5 Mike B. 11 months ago on Google
    The music was nice and smooth. Lemon tea with ginger grate tasting. The soup however was missing the broth you need to have. Spices kind of out of place. Not quite the right taste you expect from an authentic Pho. Still tasty, hence the 4 starts.

  • 4/5 Ileana M. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good service complies with protocols and very rich food (Original) Buen servicio cumple con protocolos y la comida muy rica

  • 3/5 Deji A. 2 years ago on Google
    The rice paper rolls were quite good but the pho was a complete dud. the noodles were the wrong type, the soup base had zero flavour and there was even imitation crab to complete the charade. And it was quite expensive as well.

  • 4/5 Lou G. 2 years ago on Google
    Service was outstanding. However, coming from Southern California actually, Newport Beach, where our neighbors are the Vietnam town or Garden Grove. There is no comparisons about the taste and the pho. Yet I saw some Vietnamese people eating there, therefore, I should said it is a good place to eat Vietnamese food.

  • 5/5 Alok P. 5 years ago on Google
    The best Vietnamese restaurant in Costa Rica. It’s modern, hip and the food taste is pretty good. They offer a good lunch special Mon-Fri which includes a drink and soup with rolls which is ample quantity. The taste quality is not like the pho in USA but it’s good. The wait staff is very attentive and helps a lot with expediting the food requests. This place gets busy and has parking available in front of the building.

  • 5/5 Nati C. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was great, good quantity and so delicious. The staff was nice and caring, good price also.

  • 5/5 BE Adventure P. 6 years ago on Google
    Great service & tasty Pho. If you're wanting to take your honey on a date, this place has great ambiance. The portions are large and there was plenty of flavor. We arrived around 6pm and there was no wait at all. The restaurant was nice and clean. We highly recommend that you come here hungry! The Goi Chuan is good too!

  • 5/5 Adrian S. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was great, I ordered a Pho soup and wasn't disappointed, the service was excellent, the price is acceptable, there's decent parking, they accept credit/debit cards. The personal was very attentive and the order was delivered really fast.

  • 5/5 La W. 7 years ago on Google
    Great food, drinks, environment and excellent customer service. The food were made with very fresh ingredientes.

  • 4/5 Sergio De La C. 6 years ago on Google
    Not sure whether or not is authentic Vietnam 🇻🇳 food, but I’m sure it is tasty stuff Second time here, food is good. I can recommend to have kind of a tasting menú so a lonely traveler can try more than two things

  • 4/5 Sara A. 7 years ago on Google
    Pho is good not the greatest. It's very light so if you're reaaaally hungry try something else. Also, the offer lots of veggie options which is great. Prices are good

  • 5/5 Alex C. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

  • 5/5 Gypsy S. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best 💕 (Original) Bästa 💕

  • 4/5 Skarling P. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Exotic, delicious food and prices according to quality and flavor. My recommended if you are not of exotic flavors: yellow and green curry cream with shrimp 👌🏼 (Original) Comida exótica, dekiciosa y precios acorde a la calidad y el sabor. Mi recomendado si no eres de sabores exóticos: crema de curry amarillo y verde con camarones 👌🏼

  • 4/5 Charlie C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good! (Original) Muy bueno!

  • 4/5 Hans S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great soups tasty food

  • 5/5 Gabriela C. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service! I placed my order for Uber Eats, but it arrived incomplete. I called the restaurant (at first I had to communicate with Lindora and Esacazú) everyone involved was super attentive. Juan, the manager of the Guadalupe Restaurant. He contacted me. Not only did they apologize for the error but they sent the missing and royalties in less than 1 hour. Super recommended and delicious food (Original) Excelente servicio! Hice mi pedido por Uber Eats, pero llegó incompleto. Llamé al restaurante (al principio me tuve que comunicar con Lindora y Esacazú) todos los involucrados fueron super atentos. Juan, el encargado del Restaurante de Guadalupe. Se comunicó conmigo. No solo se disculparon por el error sino que enviar el faltante y regalías en menos de 1 hora. Super recomendado y la comida deliciosa

  • 2/5 Jumy R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The packaging is very nice but the Pho does not have much flavor. It tastes like meat soup with salt and that's it. And in our case, the meat was super tough. It seems to me that it is not worth the price. (Original) Muy lindo el empaque pero el Pho no tiene mucho sabor. Sabe como a sopa de carne con sal y ya. Y en nuestro caso, la carne estaba súper dura. Me parece que no vale la pena el precio.

  • 5/5 Heidy V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

  • 5/5 Carolina H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you want something different PHO Restaurant (Original) Si quieres algo diferente Restaurante PHO

  • 5/5 Joel o. 3 years ago on Google
    Very enjoyable PHO and Vietnamese dishes

  • 2/5 Benjamin C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I do not know the authentic taste of Vietnamese food so I do not know if your opinion will be correct. The entry spring rolls have a very good flavor and the portion is adequate, however the main dish (I don't remember the name) did not have much flavor and had few elements, but as I said at the beginning I do not know if it will be that way originally. (Original) Desconozco el sabor auténtico de la comida vietnamita por lo que no sé si opinión será acertada. Los rollos primavera de entrada tiene un muy buen sabor y la porción es la adecuada, sin embargo el platillo principal (no recuerdo el nombre) no tenía mucho sabor y contaba con pocos elementos, pero como decía al inicio no sé si así será originalmente.

  • 5/5 Miriam M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Exelente

  • 4/5 Lee F. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, a little expensive, but we enjoyed the Pho. $5 for extra avocado for a sandwich!

  • 4/5 ꧁sωєєτy_yτ20꧂ 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Healthy. Interesting concept. If you want something different. Visit Pho. (Original) Saludable. Interesante concepto. Si quieres algo diferente. Visita Pho.

  • 5/5 David B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent food and great treatment from the staff, I have been a frequent customer for a long time and I recommend it 100%, a fascinating gastronomic experience. (Original) Excelente comida y un gran trato del personal ,soy cliente frecuente desde hace mucho y lo recomiendo al 100%,una experiencia gastronómica fascinante.

  • 4/5 Vielka C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Different and rich food, (Original) Comida diferente y rica,


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