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9 Best Pho Restaurants in Tampa

Tampa-area pho restaurants differ in broth-focused menus, portion style, service format and alternatives for diners who want more than soup. The best fit depends on whether you are planning a dedicated pho meal, a quick lunch or a family order with varied preferences.

Look at the pho proteins and vegetarian choices, then check for bánh mì, vermicelli, rice plates or other Vietnamese dishes. For dietary needs, ask about fish sauce, tofu preparation and condiments before ordering.

How we built this ranking

This guide does not try to list everyone. It is our pick of pho restaurants in Tampa, built on each business's public reputation and on how central this service is to what it does.

Some businesses pay for a fuller profile or a featured position. It is only open to those that have already passed our selection, and it is always marked.

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Featured Pho Restaurants in Tampa

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#1
Pho La- Vie Plant City
4.8613 reviews
Traditional Vietnamese phoFamily meals with generous portionsDiners seeking tofu-based options
#2
Pho Huong Vietnamese Cuisine
4.8224 reviews
Pho and Vietnamese comfort-food meals
#3
Tada’s kitchen
4.7818 reviews
Vietnamese lunch stopsPho and rice-plate diners

Compare 9 Restaurants Specializing in Pho in Tampa

Pho La- Vie Plant City, Tampa#1
Strong points

  • Pho-focused Vietnamese menu

  • Ingredient guidance for vegan diners

Pho La- Vie Plant City

4.8613 reviews
2305 Thonotosassa Rd, Plant City, FL 33563, United States
Ideal for
Traditional Vietnamese phoFamily meals with generous portionsDiners seeking tofu-based options

Pho La-Vie Plant City serves Vietnamese cuisine with a strong focus on pho. Its bowls feature flavorful broth, tender meats, noodles, and generous portions, while the menu also includes Vietnamese sandwiches, fried rice, egg baos, Vietnamese coffee, fresh rolls, and rice platters.

Vegetarian and vegan diners can find choices such as fried-tofu fresh rolls and a lemongrass tofu rice platter. The restaurant’s staff can clarify ingredients, which is useful for guests checking sauces and fish sauce in particular. It suits family meals, lunch stops, and dedicated pho trips.

Pho Huong Vietnamese Cuisine, Tampa#2
Strong points

  • Fresh herbs and pho toppings

Pho Huong Vietnamese Cuisine

4.8224 reviews
4034 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614, United States
Ideal for
Pho and Vietnamese comfort-food meals

Pho Huong Vietnamese Cuisine serves Vietnamese restaurant favorites, including pho, grilled pork, noodles, fresh salad, dumplings and egg rolls. The menu suits diners seeking comforting bowls, shareable sides or a filling casual meal, with fresh herbs and toppings adding contrast to the broth-based dishes.

It also works for groups with different appetites, since the selection includes lighter noodle-and-salad combinations alongside generously portioned grilled meats. Takeout-friendly dishes such as egg rolls and the broader menu make it easy to return for familiar favorites or explore further.

Tada’s kitchen, Tampa#3
Strong points

  • Ribeye and short rib pho

  • Casual, no-nonsense setting

Tada’s kitchen

4.7818 reviews
11237 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511, United States
Ideal for
Vietnamese lunch stopsPho and rice-plate diners

Tada’s kitchen brings Vietnamese cuisine to Brandon in a casual, unfussy setting. The menu includes ribeye pho, short rib pho, seafood pho, fried egg rolls, garlic noodles, shaken ribeye rice, short rib rice plates, and Thai tea. Generous portions and quick service make it practical for a no-nonsense lunch, while the range of pho, rice plates, noodles, and snacks suits diners who want familiar favorites or several dishes to explore.

ZEN Pho & Noodles Tampa#4
Strong points

  • Pho, ramen, rice, and fried chicken

  • Thai mango sticky rice wontons

ZEN Pho & Noodles Tampa

4.7338 reviews
3021 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614, United States
Ideal for
Pho and noodle soupBroad Pan-Asian menusThai mango sticky rice dessert

ZEN Pho & Noodles Tampa serves pho alongside ramen, rice dishes, fried chicken, and other Pan-Asian options. Its pho selection includes beef combinations such as ribeye, brisket, tripe, beef rib, and oxtail, with flavorful broth, fresh herbs, and noodles.

The restaurant also offers Thai mango sticky rice wontons and comfortable booth seating. It suits diners looking for a broad Asian menu, a warming noodle soup, or a casual meal with family and friends.

Saigon Deli, Tampa#5
Strong points

  • Pho, vermicelli and bánh mì

  • Packaged Vietnamese foods to go

Saigon Deli

4.62,113 reviews
3858 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614, United States
Ideal for
Pho and bánh mì lunchesVietnamese takeout mealsDiners seeking casual counter service

Saigon Deli is a counter-serve Vietnamese restaurant focused on classic meals such as pho and vermicelli, along with spring rolls, egg rolls, bánh mì and packaged foods to go. Its pho combines rice noodles, meat, sprouts and fresh herbs in a bone broth-based bowl.

The format works for a quick meal, a takeout order or a regular neighborhood stop. Diners looking for a noodle salad, bánh mì or soup can choose familiar Vietnamese staples in a casual setting, with portions and prompt service noted across the dining experience.

Pho Kien Giang, Tampa#6
Strong points

  • Family-style Vietnamese recipes

Pho Kien Giang

4.61,872 reviews
8150 49th Street N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781, United States
Ideal for
Pho and Vietnamese noodle dishesFamilies seeking generous portions

Pho Kien Giang serves Vietnamese standards including pho, spring rolls, noodle dishes, wonton soup, chicken wings, Vietnamese coffee and caramelized catfish with rice. Its pho bowls and noodle dishes offer substantial portions, while fresh spring rolls and varied condiments add lighter or more customizable choices.

The restaurant suits families, regular Vietnamese-food diners and newcomers who want to ask about flavor additions. Service is geared toward a straightforward meal, with food prepared quickly for guests seeking a filling lunch or dinner at a neighborhood restaurant.

Pho Tampa#7
Strong points

  • Extra-spicy tofu pho

  • Vietnamese pancakes

Pho Tampa

4.6779 reviews
230 E Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33613, United States
Ideal for
Vietnamese lunchVegetarian tofu pho

Pho Tampa is a Vietnamese restaurant serving classic dishes including pho, bun, Vietnamese pancakes and summer rolls. The menu accommodates varied preferences, with vegetarian and tofu pho, extra-spicy preparation and substantial summer rolls among the documented choices.

The cheerful eatery has an eclectic, basic setting suited to casual meals and regular lunch visits. Guests can pair a bowl with a mango smoothie or explore traditional Vietnamese favorites in a straightforward neighborhood restaurant environment.

Phở Bowl Clearwater, Tampa#8
Strong points

  • Counter-service Vietnamese menu

  • Self-serve pho garnishes

Phở Bowl Clearwater

4.6685 reviews
1550 McMullen Booth Rd Ste F4, Clearwater, FL 33759, United States
Ideal for
Pho and Vietnamese classicsFast casual Vietnamese mealsCustomizable noodle bowls

Phở Bowl Clearwater is a counter-service Vietnamese restaurant serving pho, vermicelli bowls, banh mi, egg rolls, bun bo Hue, and other Vietnamese classics. Customers can add basil, jalapeños, and bean sprouts from the counter, while the menu includes chicken pho, mixed pho, grilled pork with rice, and shrimp vermicelli salad. The fast-casual setup suits diners seeking a quick, filling bowl or takeout-friendly meal in Clearwater.

Special Pho, Tampa#9
Strong points

  • Special, chicken and vegetarian pho

  • Loose-leaf tea service

Special Pho

4.6663 reviews
1390 34th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, United States
Ideal for
First-time pho dinersGuests seeking generous Vietnamese bowls

Special Pho centers its St. Petersburg menu on generous bowls of pho, including special, chicken and vegetarian versions. Diners can also find fried spring rolls, egg rolls, Vietnamese dry noodles, vermicelli dishes and Vietnamese flan.

The restaurant suits first-time pho diners as well as guests looking for a substantial Vietnamese meal. Server recommendations can help newcomers choose, while the loose-leaf hot tea and broad bowls add to the dine-in experience. Portions are described as especially generous, so diners seeking lighter servings may want to plan accordingly.

A summary of the options

#BusinessRatingReviewsIdeal for
#1Pho La- Vie Plant City 4.8613Traditional Vietnamese pho
#2Pho Huong Vietnamese Cuisine 4.8224Pho and Vietnamese comfort-food meals
#3Tada’s kitchen 4.7818Vietnamese lunch stops
#4ZEN Pho & Noodles Tampa 4.7338Pho and noodle soup
#5Saigon Deli 4.62,113Pho and bánh mì lunches
#6Pho Kien Giang 4.61,872Pho and Vietnamese noodle dishes
#7Pho Tampa 4.6779Vietnamese lunch
#8Phở Bowl Clearwater 4.6685Pho and Vietnamese classics
#9Special Pho 4.6663First-time pho diners

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Pho Restaurants Around Tampa

The selection reaches beyond central Tampa into Plant City, Brandon, Clearwater and St. Petersburg, so the closest match may depend on your starting point rather than the restaurant’s menu alone. Use the geographic spread to narrow the trip, then confirm whether the setting is counter service, casual dine-in or better suited to a longer family meal. Distance matters especially for takeout or a quick lunch.

What these Tampa pho restaurants serve

  • Pho with varied proteinsMenus include ribeye, short rib, seafood, chicken, mixed beef combinations, brisket, tripe, beef rib and oxtail options.
  • Vegetarian and tofu phoDocumented choices include vegetarian pho, tofu pho, tofu fresh rolls and other plant-based Vietnamese dishes.
  • Vietnamese rice and noodle dishesSeveral restaurants serve vermicelli, rice plates, garlic noodles, dry noodles, pancakes or caramelized fish with rice.
  • Bánh mì and rollsBánh mì, spring rolls, fresh rolls and egg rolls provide lighter or portable alternatives to a bowl of pho.
  • Casual lunch and takeoutCounter-service and straightforward neighborhood formats suit quick meals, regular lunches and orders to go.
  • Broader Asian menusZEN Pho & Noodles adds ramen, rice dishes, fried chicken and Thai dessert options for groups with mixed cravings.

How to choose a Tampa pho restaurant

  1. Ask which pho bowls are availableCheck whether the menu has the protein or combination you want, such as ribeye, short rib, seafood, chicken, tofu or vegetarian broth.
  2. Clarify sauces and fish sauceIf ingredients matter, ask which sauces contain fish sauce and whether fresh rolls, condiments or broth can be adjusted.
  3. Compare the non-pho menuFor groups, look for bánh mì, vermicelli, rice plates, noodles, rolls and other dishes that accommodate different appetites.
  4. Choose the service styleDecide whether counter service, a casual neighborhood setting or a more comfortable dine-in format suits the occasion.
  5. Check portion expectationsSome descriptions emphasize generous or especially substantial bowls, so ask about serving size if you prefer a lighter meal.

Questions readers ask

Where can vegetarian diners find pho in the Tampa selection?

Pho La-Vie Plant City, PHO TAMPA and Special Pho describe vegetarian or tofu options. Pho La-Vie also notes tofu-based dishes and ingredient guidance, while PHO TAMPA specifically mentions tofu pho and extra-spicy preparation.

Are these restaurants suitable for a quick lunch?

Yes. Tada’s kitchen is described as casual with quick service, while Saigon Deli and Phở Bowl Clearwater use counter-service formats suited to fast meals or takeout. Other neighborhood restaurants offer straightforward lunch and dinner settings.

Do Tampa pho restaurants serve more than soup?

They do. Depending on the restaurant, alternatives include bánh mì, vermicelli, rice plates, garlic noodles, spring rolls, egg rolls, Vietnamese pancakes, dumplings, ramen and other Pan-Asian dishes.

Which option works for a group with different tastes?

Restaurants with broad menus are the easiest fit. Pho Huong offers pho, grilled pork, noodles, salad, dumplings and egg rolls; ZEN Pho & Noodles adds ramen, rice dishes and fried chicken; Tada’s kitchen combines pho, rice plates, noodles and snacks.

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