Pho 888 - Vietnamese, Chinese & Thai Restaurant in Des Moines

Address:	1521 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA
Phone:	+1 515-288-1595
Site:	pho888.com
Rating:	4.1
Working:	10AM–9PM Closed 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM

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Reviews 24

TigersGal

Came in one afternoon for a late lunch. Waited 45 minutes for our food. While waiting, the kids kept pointing out that the last 3 parties after us already got their food. It did look like they were short staffed for the day, but that still doesnt give them the right to ignore their customers. I can see you looking at me, while serving everyone else their food, but still you didnt bother to offered me any other assistance. While we watched everyone else eat. When we finally have up waiting and decided to cancel our order after 45 mins. Our "SERVER/ BARISTA" offered us an FREE order off Eggrolls for the inconvenience but well have to WAIT. We kindly declined and took our business else where.

john vong

Cant describe how mad I am. Havent had a meal all day and my pops going through kemo therapy at mercy & trying to get some soup for him. First off the place wasnt pack probably 3 table and I was seated down and waited 30mins with the menu and no one bother to come and take my order. Useless waiter felt like I was invisible to them do I have to wave you down to tell you how to do your job. Just piss off because I wanted to get food for my dad. Just got up and left not ever coming to this joint ever again bad service.

Jennifer Fern McDaniel

Terrible food. We LOVE Vietnamese food. Spring rolls were good. Eggrolls burned. Fried rice seemed two days old DRY. We left our entire entrees on the table... they didnt even bother to ask why we wouldnt eat or need carry out boxes. Paid in full $40 and tipped appropriately nevertheless. Save yourself time and money and go ANYWHERE else. I tried the recommended Lemon Grass Chicken... looked like something from the garbage disposal, tasted about the same plus incredibly slimy.

B Coop

Have tried Pho one other time so not expert by ant means. Came here on a friday evening there was a diverse crowd. Personally I liked the decor, no need for a place to be something its not. The food to me tasted like what I might imagine I would be able to get over seas. Loved it here. Defintely a new spot, the menu has a wide variety. We got # 1 #2 #20 #21 awesome

Katrina Oseid

The staff at this restaurant were pretty unfriendly. We felt more like invited guests in someones home than paying customers in a restaurant. With the exception of the crab Rangoons (which were excellent), the food was mediocre at best. The pleasure did not outweigh the pain in this restaurant experience. I would not return to it as it is today.

elizabeth perez

I LOVE this place. I always recommend my friends to eat there mainly because of their one of a kind Pho. They make it like no where else does. Most of these bad reviews are because people are too picky and dont know anything about cultural food. Pho takes a minimum of 4 hours to make people!! Yes its gonna be slow service but its worth the wait!!

Marlu Abarca

This restaurant has a delicious menu that features Vietnamese, Chinese, and Thai foods and drinks. This is where my friends and I go when we are craving a Thai iced tea and one of Des Moines best combination fried rice! The atmosphere is super laid back, nothing swanky. And, it has one if the most diverse clientele in town! A true hidden gem.

Rachel Choe

I remember eating here at least once every week when I used to live in Des Moines. Its just really good Vietnamese food in general. There Beef Meatball Pho is classic and the combination fried rice used to be my roommates favorite. Its good and cheap food, no complaints whatsoever! I still eat here when I go back to visit :)

Jennifer Rodriguez

I would rate It 5 stars but everytime I come in get this rude waitress. She takes forever and her face expressions show she does not want to be there. I have to always go up and tell her were ready to order. She does not deserve a tip even though I feel bad, she should be better at her job.

Jeanette Enos

I ordered Bun Bo Hue to go. Got home and discovered they gave me Pho instead. Im not saying their Pho is bad but it wasnt what I wanted and it wasnt what I paid for. There are too many places in this town that serve excellent Pho when I want it. It will be a while until I come back

bae meh

The food was good and it look fine but sometime I see one of the worker sneez.I think they should wear glove and wash their hand more. Other than that the food was great.Maybe improvement on the bathroom and service when they first serve us water when we come in.

david on

I ordered the sweet and sour chicken on time. But they didnt do it and they didnt say anything about it even sorry ..she is not kind to custrome.i dont want to go back there. I dont want to recomned to my friend.i can buy my food with $8.43.

Dang Bui

Pho888 is the best Vietnamese restaurant in town. They serve authentic food at a decent price. The ambient is not that great but i dont mind since their food is so good. Pho888 is always my first choice for Vietnamese restaurant

Amanda Jones

Food is always good. Service always sucks. Would it give it five stars if I didnt have to go up to the counter and order my own food and get my own water. Wait staff comes over 20 mins later and asks me if Im ready.

Ajit Kumar

We had pho which had an authentic taste and reminded us of our visit to Vietnam. Its reasonably priced and good service. I would highly recommend. Couldnt believe that we found a restaurant in Des Moines.

Tyler Elder

Waited over 40 mins for a Thai Tea, had to remind them 4 times. Literally 4 times. Food is okay, I guess. But if you want to eat better food for a cheaper price, go to habachi grill on 22nd street in

Andrew Meyer

Pho sure one of the tastiest Pho shops in town. Wide selection of Vietnamese, Thai, and "Chinese" dishes. Try the rare beef pho (#21) or the grilled meat with an egg roll on vermicelli (#27).

tery russell

Never made it into the restaurant. I asked to be seated in a quiet zone of the restaurant because I was visiting from out of town by myself on business and needed to enjoy a working dinner.

Jhennifer Sookram

Great pho, and a ton of other dishes to choose from. They can be a little slow sometimes, so dont go if youre in a hurry, but its a fantastic place for a leisurely, delicious lunch.

Dennis Sutanto

This is my go to restaurant whenever Im in town. Hands down my favorite place to eat, would high y recommend their spring rolls, Vietnamese coffee and Vermicelli (number 27)

Susan Farquharson

One of my favorite restaurants in Des Moines! The food is super fresh, healthy and flavorful. Right near where I work so nice and convenient. Love it!

Brian Sampson

My favorite place to eat when Im in Des Moines. Service is friendly and the environment is relaxing. Cant go wrong with the Bun Nem Nuong or Pho Tai :)

Thien Vu

Food was good. Especially the spicy noodles, but we had a large party come in and they seemed very disorganized in getting the food out to us.

David Parrott

Good food, relatively cheap, & well worth the visit. But service was a bit slow, and cleanliness of floors / bathroom more of a 1 or 2 out of 5