Saltlight Station
Pho, vietnamese, coffee · Allen
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At Saltlight Station, we're thrilled to share our passion for Vietnamese cuisine and specialty coffee with you. As a unique fast-casual space, we've crafted a welcoming atmosphere where friends and neighbors can gather over handcrafted espresso drinks and delicious pho, banh mi, and other authentic...
At Saltlight Station, we're thrilled to share our passion for Vietnamese cuisine and specialty coffee with you. As a unique fast-casual space, we've crafted a welcoming atmosphere where friends and neighbors can gather over handcrafted espresso drinks and delicious pho, banh mi, and other authentic favorites. Our customers rave about the rich flavors of our pho, which is made fresh daily, as well as the cozy ambiance that makes you feel like you're in your own backyard on South Greenville Avenue. We take pride in serving up warm smiles and attentive service alongside every meal.
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Saltlight Station is a Vietnamese restaurant in a converted gas station, known for its unique atmosphere and Texan-fusion pho. Customers praise the fresh ingredients, generous meat portions, and friendly service. Some find it pricey or less authentic.
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Tip: Try the Texas Pho for a Texan-Vietnamese fusion experience, and note the spicy lemongrass broth is SPICY!
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When we first moved to Allen from SoCal, our first mission is to find a Pho restaurant. 'Lo and behold, Saltlight Station just happens to be a short 1 mile drive down from our residence! We quickly made friends with Frank, who shared a similar relocation story, and appreciate how the menu adapts to the Texan landscape. My go-to order items are the Texan with a side of large Vietnamese iced coffee. The Vietnamese iced coffee is legit here compared to "Vietnamese iced styled coffee" served at hippy coffee lounges (where you can order coffee, beer, cocktails and wine). The coffee will keep you up all night if you enjoy it late in the afternoon, so enjoy at your own risk! Definitely appreciate that I can enjoy a warm heaping bowl of Pho a short drive away, especially during those cold, stormy days.
Hands down, the best pho I’ve ever had! The meatballs are homemade, everything is so fresh, and the coffee is amazing. It was my first time trying this place, and I will definitely be coming back. Great customer service from both the guy and the girl at the front!
Portion sizes were on the smaller side, but overall, I’d definitely come back. The meat was tender and well-cooked, and the overall quality of the ingredients seemed pretty decent. One unique thing about this place is that they don’t bring out the usual plate of bean sprouts, basil, and other garnishes that typically accompany pho. The spring rolls were tasty — the pork especially stood out — though they were a bit smaller than expected. The atmosphere was pleasant and family-friendly, with a nice little play area for kids. Overall, a cool little spot worth checking out.
Super cute little restaurant! The outdoor patio space is really nice and the huge parking lot is awesome for parking a large trailer! The food was excellent! I ordered the ginger seasame chicken salad and loved it! Perfect, filling portions and the jasmine tea is so good! I can't wait to come back and try the Bahn mi!
What a unique restaurant! A former gas station turned into a pho joint! Amazing food! Food was clean and didn't have this weird smell from the meat that I get from other pho places. Mostly lean meat as well. Their serving sizes are worth the price. They are very generous with the meat as you'll have a slice for every bite. I ordered the Texan pho which is basically the combination pho from other pho place. This place is a hidden gem between Allen and E.Plano. I'm definitely going to be a regular customer from here on out!
February 2025 This restaurant is a destination due to its location. Good business strategy turning an old gas station into a restaurant with lots of parking spaces and outdoor seating. Very neat concept and nice decor with a collective theme. Even though I felt that the broth can be more flavorful not necessary with MSG enhancement, but it was hot. The stainless steel bowl served kept the soup HOT! That’s important for soup noodle. Hot food hot, cold food cold. I also felt that the meat portion was generous even though the pho is kind of pricy. I enjoyed the pho! My rating as 5 is very satisfied Taste 4/5 Temperature 5/5 good job Cleanliness 5/5 outstanding. I witnessed the server wiped down tables and chairs during his down time. Don’t see this often in restaurant. Attentiveness 5/5 Worth returning 4/5 due to its location and where I lived.
Phonomenal experience! My lunch special was a great deal at $14 with tofu pho, a fresh roll, and iced tea. The ingredients were top quality and the flavors were delightful! We will be back. ❤️ *Spicy lemongrass broth is SPICY! Update - We went back for more and it was utterly delicious AGAIN! I will never understand the low ratings for Saltlight Station… This is the best, cleanest pho I’ve had. Keep up the delicious work! Love you all and your super kind staff. ❤️
Was looking for a place that had Vietnamese coffee, this place had a drive thru so that was perfect! Was pleasantly surprised they also had food. Came back a second time to try the food and loved it. All the items were fresh and hot, whole family enjoyed everything. Love this place. Will definitely be returning!
The banh mi here isn’t exactly authentic, but they do hit all the right notes. The bread isn’t a fine Vietnamese baguette, but it is lightly crispy on the outside with a soft, fluffy crumb and good flavor. We tried the grilled pork and the brisket (it is Texas after all) and the salty seasoned meat paired well with the cilantro, pickled carrots, and cucumber. The carrots are lightly pickled - still lightly crunchy, but lends the sandwich additional flavor without being too sour. The vermicelli bun bowl was packed full and served hot. It was also flavorful and delicious, but we recommend mixing the fish sauce in a little at a time because putting all of it in was a little too much for our taste. Even so, we devoured the whole bowl. The restaurant is VERY kid friendly with a toddler play area indoors and a small slide set up in their outdoor eating area.
A real hidden gem along Greenville Ave between Plano and Allen, TX. It’s in a previous gas station all by itself. A wonderful delight for your palate. This is a family run place and I highly recommend the Prime Rib Pho Noodle Soup. I requested half spicy and half regular broth as suggested by the owner at the register. This was lip smacking good! I have also tried the Vermicelli Noodle Salad with Pork. Yum Yum for my tum tum!!! If you are a sandwich person the Banh Mi grilled pork sandwich is a definite must try and was the first item I tried there. Make note they are closed Friday and Saturday otherwise they are open Sunday thru Thursday 11 AM - 8 PM. Take the babies and toddlers as they have a huge play area for them.
Love the counter service format and the option to order at the kiosk. The relaxed ambiance features a well-lit dining area with soothing music and very polite staff. The menu offers a variety of drinks, making it a nice spot for dessert between meals as well. The food was decent, though not superior to other places in the area. Unfortunately, one of the grilled shrimp was not deveined, and having to remove the muddy intestines myself was unpleasant. Additionally, the pho portions are noticeably on the smaller side.
me and my bf came here to eat after shopping around at watters creek and it was so good!! i love banh mi so much and the one i got here was delicious. the pickled carrots really elevated it i just wish there was a little less of them bc each bite is either only meat, only carrot, or only cilantro. otherwise its really good price wise and the service and atmosphere was so perfect!! i love the little jazz instrumentals ☺️ and my bf loved his brisket pho ^_^
Tried another new Pho place. This place was friendly and easy to order- kiosk or in-person. No cash; Card or tap only. The flavor was good (slightly Americanized) but not good enough for the prices. I had: • Eye Round Pho (Medium) added extra meatball ($3) - had to doctor it up with extra limes and hoisin sauce. The broth tasted plain and not enough beef bone flavors. • Grilled Pork/Shrimp Combo Summer Rolls (barely had any shrimp— I think it was one shrimp cut in half). Peanut sauce needed more lime and hoisin. • Classic Vietnamese Iced Coffee- very good and strong with the right amount of sweetness. Total: $33.01 + $6 tip. I probably will not revisit… #tinzeats #nomnomnomin
Had the Ba'nh mi pork sandwich. It was just ok. Definitely needed more meat, to much carrot. There were a few bites all I got was carrot. There was no cucumber or pickled darken. The soup looked good, maybe if I go back I'll try that.
Kind of the Panda Express of pho restaurants. It's ok and it checks the box for a decent bowl of soup, but it doesn't really feel like a Vietnamese pho place. Or at least it's a pho place for gringos. No tendon (gan). No tripe (sach). No chili paste (sambal). Veggies served in bowl, rather than on side. The broth is kind of bland, seasoning is ok, but not enough beef flavor. Very generous portions of meat and al dente noodles. Coi cuon is ok. The grilled pork (thit nuong) was cooked ok, but the marinade/seasoning was underwhelming. It's a nice clean restaurant with a cool vibe. But not what I was looking for
Very pricey for the amount of food that you get. A small bowl with eye of round is $17. I might be spoiled because I live near a large Vietnamese community but traditional the noodles are more tender and their broth is more full of flavor. Also I'm not sure why they made the Banh Mi to his way but they stacked it from left to right instead of layering it from top to bottom. So on bite was all carrots, the next all cilantro and cucumber, and the next meat and mayo. The pork was really lacking the char and lemongrass I typically pick up at a Banh Mi shop
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