Pho 54

We had a wonderful dining experience at Pho 54! I ordered the pho ga đặc biệt and my wife went with the bun bo hue — both were absolutely delicious. The pho ga had rich, savory broth with perfectly cooked chicken and fresh herbs that made every spoonful comforting and satisfying. The bun bo hue was bold and flavorful with just the right level of spice — deep, meaty, and beautifully balanced.  The portions were generous, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the staff were attentive and welcoming. This spot really delivers authentic Vietnamese flavors and has quickly become one of our favorites for noodle soups in Houston. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re craving hearty, satisfying Vietnamese food! 🍜🔥

Another pho joint in the center of Bellaire. Came during busy hour, but tables turned over fast. Plenty of parking in the Kim son area. Don’t park in front of the other tenants as they don’t like it. Broth was very good and fatty , which is a good sign it was cooked with decent bone and beef cuts, not from a powder as most new places are now. The meatballs were bouncy and chewy and the fatty brisket was o delicious. Veggie side was a bit light for 2 . They also serve dry Pho which is also very good and Bun Bo Hue which is also good. one of the few places to offer fresh Pho noodles made from scratch. It only cost $1 more, but it worth it as it absorbs the broth and flavor of the pho better than the dry packaged noodles.

The amount of protein was decent for the price (expect to pay around $17 with tax for a bowl of soup). The liver in my soup had a very strong unpleasant metallic taste that I am not use to. The soup had a lot of MSG. Overall the meal was okay.

The pho broth was just right and the meats were good. The meatballs had gamey taste to it which I didn’t like. One of us got large and one small and I’m sure the large isn’t any larger besides the bowl size and more broth. It was only $1 different so I got large.

The noodles are unlike anything I’ve had on the east/mid side of town. They were so good, fresh and worth the visit. Large portions almost couldn’t finish it.