After eating so much fast food on our road trip we were craving for some Vietnamese food and luckily we found this little restaurant! I'm so happy we stopped by. The Bun Bo was spicy but so delicious. It's a family-owned business and the owner was the sweetest. She even gave us some food to eat on the road. They have a buffet event every month so if you ever wanted to try authentic, inexpensive Vietnamese food stop by! You won't regret it. This spot is located in a mall food court and I'm usually not impressed by mall food but this place has proved me all wrong.
The staff as well as the owner are very friendly and inviting. My very first visit was warming as the owner walked me through her menu explaining all the various flavors helping me to select a wonderful meal. The Pho there is by far the most delicious that I have ever eaten!
They are so so nice! The nicest staff I’ve ever visited at the Merle Hay Location. And the food has flavor made with heart! And the Thai Tea! Yum!!
We went for the buffet last night and everyone loved it. Variety, staple items, and lots of extras and different selections that you typically see on the food network. I eat there about once a week (sometimes more). Friendly staff, clean, and quick service. If you haven't been there, you should put Vietnam Cafe on the top of your list!
This is our absolute favorite place to eat any time we're at Merle Hay Mall. Their pho is the best in the Des Moines Metro, and we've tried them ALL. The fried onion is the perfect addition to the traditional pho broth. The people working are always very friendly and our order is always ready in minutes, which is great for eating quick before heading to see a movie at Flix. There isn't a single thing I can complain about other than being so full that I'm miserable every time we leave.
Amazing food and service. Check them out for there buffet and bubble tea!
My very favorite Pho! The service is great and the food is even better here.
Love everything about this place the food / the staff and hands down for the cooks definitely would come back.
My favorite place to eat Pho. I always get #3. It is delicious!!!
Brenda makes the best food. I always step by when I'm in Des Moines.
This is seriously the best food ever. Get the Pho. You won't be disappointed.
Very good place to eat, my full review here. Thank
Best Bun Bo Hue in town for sure! The owner, Brenda, is very sweet and personable and remembers you. It might be in a mall but definitely not typical mall food. Highly recommend!
Went for the buffet. Tried a little of everything. It was all delicious. Best Vietnamese food I've had since I moved from MInneapolis. I will definitely be back. Don't let the fact that it is in the mall fool you. Excellent food. The owner is awesome.
The best pho and crab Rangoon I've ever had! Can't wait to go back!
By far the best Vietnamese I have ever had. A family favorite!
Great food and exceptional service. We go to the mall just to eat there. Towards the end of the month they have an all you can eat buffet!
Banh Mi Me ASAP. Banh Mi, the venerable Vietnamese sandwich, is done especially well here. Whenever I am in the neighborhood I pick up at least four...you never know who you will run in to in your travels, and they may want a sandwich. They serve a good Pho, definitely worthy. I have enjoyed a few of their specials also, but the Banh Mi shines (and if you factor in the mall food court location, it might as well be considered fine dining). Highly recommended.
Vietnam cafe is in the mall food court and it is handicap accessible.Great place for a quick lunch. Has various Vietnamese food and Chinese food. I always get the spicy noodle soup. Little bit spicy but it hit the spot every time.
Prompt service, great customer service, amazing food!
Quality hasn't changed since I was a kid. So glad they're still around. The shrimp Pho is my all time favorite. One of the best places in DSM
I should have taken more photos, but I couldn’t wait to dig in. Ordered the #1 chicken and #1 beef pho🍜 ! Wow so good, I got it to go and another customer told me to make sure I heated the broth back up to make sure it was very hot before adding ingredients. Great advice! They included the limes to add, the spice and sauce, so happy I ordered it, I got a medium and it will be 2 meals.Yum. Definitely try them!
Pretty good phô, great price, expect to wait awhile though if you come on the weekend/peak meal times
Very good Pho version of Bun Bo Hue. (Spicy Beef Broth Noodle Soup). Missing the thicker Noodles, but the flavor was very good and loaded with fresh condiments, meats, and noodles. Everything was super fresh and the service friendly, will come back for more!
The food is always fresh and amazing here! Can’t recommend stopping by enough if you’re in the mall/area, and if you’re out of the area it’s still worth a trip!
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