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The food here is phenomenal. They had a good number of vegan/ vegetarian options. The vermicelli noodles were great! The chicken wings were yummy and the egg rolls were crunchy and very fresh. They have fresh salad plate with every bowl of pho ordered on the table. Overall it’s a great place to go for lunch from office as they have a quick turn around time and food is tasty.

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Kay “Wise” Holi

First time visit. I got the #52 which consisted of lemongrass, shrimp & a fish sauce. This dish was absolutely amazing! So flavorful & fresh. The shrimp spring rolls were great ! They offer bottled water while eating. The food omg! I’ll be back!

Annie P

First time at Fresh Bowl and I really enjoyed it. All the items we order had good taste. The fried rice had lots of flavor. The pho broth was good and I loved how they had the option for fresh noodles. The bun bo hue had lots and lots of meat which is great but had little noodles, the broth was ok. We also had the Bo Kho, the meat was so tender and dip the bread in the stew was delicious. Will definitely be back.

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Faiyaz Suleman

We really enjoyed the restaurant. The staff was extremely friendly, the restaurant was clean, and the food was amazing. Will be coming back soon. They brought out water bottles for everyone at the table as soon you were seated. The chicken wings had a really good crunch on them with plenty of meat and sauce. I've never seen wings disappear that fast. The garlic flavor was just perfect. Banh mi grill chicken sandwich was tasty and flavorful. Had plenty of chicken and toppings. The bread tasted fresh and had a nice crunch. The sandwich was pretty big. The general TSO chicken was really good. The chicken was crunchy and probably the best general TSO I've had in a while. Came with a serving of rice, an egg roll, and some broccoli. Had leftovers to take home. The stir fried noodles with shrimp were a hit with the kids. The staff was kind enough to bring out an extra plate for the kids to share. The noodles tasted fresh and had plenty of shrimp and vegetables. Had leftovers to take home. Will have to try the other items on the menu next time.

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Fresh Bowl is easily one of the top tier pho spots in Austin. Dare I say ELITE???…with two small personal preferences/gripes that keep me from saying this place is a TEN. In my opinion, the star of the show here? The Vegan Pho. It comes out piping hot and loaded to the max full of stuff: fresh handmade noodles, big chunky vegetables (broccoli, bok choy, carrots, mushrooms), lots of onions and generous slabs of fried tofu. No skimpy bowls here. I’m not fully vegan, so I sub the veggie broth for beef broth ****and let me tell you**** that THIS MOVE takes the pho from being “very good” to “why is this so PERFECT?” Rich flavor, lots of collagen, warming to the soul. Chef’s kiss. They also bring all the herbs, sprouts, and lime so you can dress it exactly how you want. Now…if Fresh Bowl added bánh xèo to the menu, I’d be super emotionally invested. And while the spring rolls here are OK, other Vietnamese spots in town use better cuts of beef and pork. Minor gripe, but a personal preference. Use better cuts of meat for your spring rolls. Drinks though? Untouchable. The Vietnamese iced matcha latte is STRONG, cold, and perfectly balanced—condensed milk, bold matcha, and subtle jasmine notes. Refreshing, addictive, and easily one of the best iced drinks in the city. Service is consistently solid. Even when it’s busy, they make the effort to check in and keep things moving, which goes a long way. Between Fresh Bowl and ‘Pho, Please’, I honestly can’t pick a winner for the best pho in Austin. Both are excellent. I’m just begging politely, BOTH OF YOU, please put bánh xèo on the menu.

Food is amazing, tried only vegan pho and it was pretty tasty like regular chicken pho/pho ga They have a good range of fresh drinks

A Nguyen

Get the bun Bo hue. It’s sate chili oil they give is not as spicy as I would’ve liked, but good thing they provide jalapeños and sriracha. The salted calamari was just alright. The fish sauce chicken wings were good—Super crispy and sticky. Lychee jasmine tea was good too. 8/10, I would come back.

Anil Singh

Great local spot for Vietnamese. Dishes are full of flavor. Establishment is very well kept and wait staff friendly and quick. Interior atmosphere is very casual and easy going. Wish they would have cut my pork chops up into pieces though before serving as there is no knife to cut it up. It’s not a traditional setup where your waiter will bring your receipt and you pay at the table. When you are done, head to the main counter area to pay and then you are on your way. I’d definitely visit again.

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Daniel Le

Bun Bo Hue is delicious. The broth was really good and the bowl was filled with lots of meat. The only thing missing is the slice of pork hock. If for this bowl only I would give them 5/5. I also ordered the crunchy pork hock but quite disappointed. The portion is quite small compared to what advertised in the menu picture. It may have been deep fried many times so was very dry and hard.

Akash Devdhar

Really hidden behind stuff on parmer rd. There is plenty of parking. The seating is comfortable. Service is great and food didn't take long either. We got the Tso chicken rice and spring rolls. Both dishes looked authentic and had fresh ingredients. The place had a weird fishy odor but maybe thats the seafood they serve. Prices are reasonable and portions are decent. The ambiance is held with low playing music. The tso chicken was too sweet for my taste and the rolls were fresh but a bit bland. Had to use the hot sauce to make it taste decent. Maybe we tried the wrong food but maybe I'll the next time I go, i will get a pho. Overall, would not go again.

Michael Gann

The food here is very good. I had the beef stew and pork spring rolls. The beef stew comes with 2 noodle options or bread. I ordered all 3. The bread was fresh baked about 8 inch long baguette, warm with a crispy crust and a perfect complement to the stew. You get all the normal pho ingredients separate and i dumped them all in stirring and waiting for it to cool. While I waited I tried the spring rolls. They were filled with thin rice, lettuce and strips of pork. My first bite i took plain. The egg roll has a great crunch and the pork is tender and perfectly cooked. The second bite i used the peanut sauce and *wow* it was amazing. The sauce enhanced and brought together the spring rolls' flavors. The peanut sauce is had left I scraped up with the bread which was a treat. The only complaint i had about the food was the beef from the stew was Inconsistent. It included giant chunks of beef some melted like butter and others were a little tough. The biggest weakness was the service. This is the 4th pho location I've tried in Austin and the service was the weakest by far. First I was handed a single 12 ounce bottle of water which I finished half way through and I had to go up to the counter to ask for another. No one came to check on me. The lady who brought out and served the food was delightful, she seemed really pleased with herself and for good reason, the food looked and tasted great. The restaurant feels caught between a casual eatery and high end mid to high end quality. The inside didn't have a lot of character, the walls and decor felt like more of a diner then authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Might be a good location for a casual date but the service would have to improve. Definitely a lunch spot for professionals and small groups of friends. You likely spend at least $25, per person including tip and i felt the value for the price was spot on.

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John Kingrey

We walked into Fresh Bowl Pho yesterday right behind another family. There was no host, so they seated themselves. A waiter clearly saw us enter, yet only approached them and brought them waters. Two staff members then came and cleaned a table right next to us, but still no one acknowledged us—not even a greeting. After waiting several minutes, we walked out. What makes this especially disappointing is that this has been a neighborhood restaurant for us and one we’ve eaten at many times. Being completely ignored like that was surprising and discouraging. Unfortunately, we won’t be returning or recommending it. I hope management takes this feedback seriously, because losing repeat local customers over something so basic shouldn’t happen

Jenny Nguyen

Today was my day off, and I decided to take my son out to eat. I chose Fresh Bowl because it's close to home, but unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. We sat at our table for over 15 minutes, and no one came to take our order—even though the restaurant wasn't busy at all. I had to flag someone down just to get basic service. I asked for a pair of scissors, and they were visibly dirty. The spoons were stuck together, and when I finally got them apart, they still had sticky fish sauce on them. I requested a clean set, but even the replacements weren’t properly washed. The food didn’t make up for the poor service either. The steamed egg tasted old—like it had been reheated multiple times. The top was dried out and separated, which is a clear sign it wasn’t freshly made. On top of that, the fish sauce was extremely sweet and off-balance. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this visit was unacceptable. Safe to say I won’t be coming back.

Jacky M

My wife and I have been loyal customers of this restaurant, but today’s experience was shocking and unacceptable. I ordered a pho combination and had just started eating when I felt something unusually hard to chew. When I carefully spit it out, I discovered it was a toothpick! I can’t begin to describe how disgusting and dangerous this was. If the toothpick had been at a slightly different angle, it could have pierced my mouth, and if I had accidentally swallowed it, the consequences could have been severe. Thankfully, I avoided a worse outcome, but this incident has completely shaken my trust. I don’t think I’ll ever return after this experience.

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