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“Fast and Inexpensive Vietnamese Food”
Review of Pho Ly

Pho Ly
Ranked #91 of 450 Restaurants in Bellingham
Cuisines: Vietnamese
Restaurant details
Reviewed 17 April 2017

This inconspicuous place is hidden in a strip mall near the Burlington store and does not front a major road. Hence, it's easy to overlook. Nevertheless, there's a steady stream of college students, Asian people, and others that want to enjoy Pho or other Vietnamese food.

The husband and wife that run this place are usually there all the time. The husband typically takes the orders and stays very busy delivering food, plus taking payment at the register (you settle up after you eat, but they don't give you paper checks). It's very informal and, if they're busy, he won't have time to chat! Nonetheless, the atmosphere is relaxed and they'll make whatever you want. They understand English fine, but the husband speaks quickly and the wife is rather quiet, so they typically take your order and are off to the kitchen. Hence, it helps to know exactly what you want - which most of the regular clientele apparently do. Unlike many restaurants, it is assumed you just want water with your food as they don't push soda and other beverages. Hence, if you want something extra to drink, speak up.

The food is good, inexpensive, and quickly prepared. The restaurant can sit about 25, plus there's usually a steady stream of people coming in for take-out orders. There's plenty of parking as many of the nearby stores in the mall are vacant. Pho Ly has been there something like 7 years, however, because they offer good, inexpensive, no frills food.

Date of visit: April 2017
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Thank Andrew P
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Reviewed 16 April 2017

We went to this little Vietnamese place after stumbling upon it. The husband/wife team do all the work. The food was basic but tasty. Service was great. We talked a bit. A man came in for take out and was addressed by name. Another table came in and the proprietor commented on how big the child had grown. Very sweet, homey with good prices and a variety of choices.

Date of visit: April 2017
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Thank Ka H
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Reviewed 15 December 2015

Family owned, Very friendly - popular with locals and students. Great pho, fried rice and more. Very quick service

Date of visit: December 2015
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Thank CFL18
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Reviewed 22 November 2015

I was shopping in the same area as this restaurant, and I needed a snack with protein in it. It was past lunch time, maybe 2:30 on a weekday - Friday; and there were still a few folks (mostly Asian - a good sign!) eating.

I ordered 2 Spring Rolls, and actually expected the deep friend ones that you dip into sauce; however they were the larger thin rice wraps filled with pieces of pork Jumbo shrimp or prawns, lettuce and the whiteish noodles; complete with a dipping sauce.

What a GREAT snack for $4.25!

A female employee was cleaning ALL the tables; yes clearly they had been very busy - which is another GOOD SIGN.

Date of visit: November 2015
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1  Thank KAREN G
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Reviewed 26 October 2015 via mobile

Best pho around, been going for years. Spicy beef for me and chicken fried rice for the kids. Also the owner is awesome and remembers you and what you like to order.

Date of visit: October 2015
Thank Sheade8
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