Iowa Pho

4.6 ( 207 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
53 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241, United States
+1 319-261-8888

Iowa Pho emerges as a gem in Coralville, IA, offering a delightful experience for Vietnamese cuisine enthusiasts. With its vibrant ambiance and attentive service, the restaurant invites you to savor an array of authentic dishes. Customers rave about their pho, particularly the Beef Brisket Pho, which is often highlighted for its clean, flavorful broth—neither overly salty nor laden with MSG. Sara noted the broth's sweet balance of beef and herbs, while Jennifer appreciated its quality despite the slightly higher price point.

Appetizers like the Fried Chicken Wings and Spring Rolls have garnered ample praise as well. Tikki found the wings' dipping sauce to be a standout, while Josselyn hailed the spring rolls as some of the best she's had. The restaurant’s setting boasts an industrial feel softened by warm decor, creating a welcoming atmosphere for dining.

Overall, Iowa Pho not only delivers on taste but also prioritizes presentation and customer care, making it a must-visit spot for anyone in the area looking to indulge in Vietnamese flavors.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Iowa Pho

Sara Cathi
Jul 1,2025
Ordered: -P4-Pho Beef Brisket: Overall, not my favorite pho, but probably the best pho in town given that there’s only two Vietnamese restaurants. Broth was a little in the sweeter side, but had a good balance of beef and herb flavors. The amount of brisket was small, but enough to be satisfied with. -Fried Rice with Chicken: Deep umami flavor with a generous amount of chicken. -Fried Chicken Wings: Crunchy outside with a steamy, juicy inside. Amazing batter and flavor on the chicken alone. It was served with your choice of sauce, and we got the house sauce, which tasted like their version of a yum yum sauce. -Beverage: water (the infuse it with lime) Vibe: Industrial feel with some decor to bring in warmth. I thought the hats hanging from the ceiling was a cute touch. Parking: Parking in the front and back of the restaurant. Would I return?: Yes! The food was good but on the pricey side.
Jennifer Vejzovic
Jun 17,2025
First time trying for take out. We both got the beef brisket pho and spring rolls. Like others have mentioned, the broth is phenomenal. It’s not overly salty and I don’t believe there is any msg in it. It was very clean tasting (indicative of the high quality). More expensive than other places in area (about 3 more/bowl) but you’re paying for quality so I think it’s definitely worth it. Between the two servings, we had a whole container of broth left so will be enjoying leftovers Spring rolls were very large and had about 4 shrimp per roll (8 total). Also delicious. Packaged very nicely for takeout, didn’t need any additional bowls which is sometimes a problem with other places for carry out soup. We will be back!
Tikki
May 18,2025
A nice Vietnamese place in Iowa City. We got the chicken wings for appetizers and they were really good, but it was the dipping sauce that was super tasty. Then we got the pho which was delicious as well. It’s more pricey but it’s a huge bowl so it’s worth it. The pho was great and the beef brisket was very tender. Overall very delicious food and I’d like to come here again if I’m ever back in the area.
Josselyn Fonseca cubillo
Apr 29,2025
I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The ambiance is beautiful and colorful, the place is spotless, and the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious; personally, I loved the fried Vietnamese spring rolls, but everything we tried was fantastic. The prices are very reasonable, and they have ample parking space. Highly recommended. Update: Hi everyone! Today I went back to the restaurant and had a pleasant surprise. The Pho, which I had liked before, has greatly improved. It's super delicious. Also, we tried the bahn mi and I have to say it's one of the best I've ever had. My husband loved it. We're very happy that they continue to maintain their quality and prices. We hope the business thrives and they can stay open for many more years!
Shankara Rhuddlan
Apr 11,2025
The pho was amazingly hot and fresh, the broth was very authentic. The eggrolls were hot and crispy, ask for lettuce! The jasmine tea is an in-house brew and some of the best iv had!
Jun
Apr 10,2025
Ordered the Hanoi grilled pork vermicelli and the Special Banh Mi, they both taste just like how it is in Vietnam. 10/10 for the food, 10/10 for the service, will be coming back A LOT in the future
Yury Kim
Mar 21,2025
Honestly everything i have tried from here has been . I treated myself and got the stone bowl pho and omg, the presentation and the quality of the ingredients were outstanding. They were even really accomodating to my toddler, and was a great place to have a family meal. Idk what ur waiting for if u havent eaten here yet!!!! Also, we buy like 3 banh mi per order to have for lunch the next day. Highly recommend!
Morrighan Moon
Mar 6,2025
Food was absolutely delicious and I’m picky about my pho! Clean and tasty broth! Fresh veggies! I travel all around and this was my first time here and I am a fan

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