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43rd Express
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
11 reviews for 43rd Express
11 reviews in English
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Review from Vy D.
Fort Worth, TX
3/15/2012
I've been going here since I was a toddler...literally. My first experience at Pho 43 Express was when I still needed a booster seat. I would probably say I was probably 4 at the time.
This is hands down...THE BEST PHO restaurant in Phoenix!. Period.
It may be located in a not-so-pristine location, but if you're looking for a luxurious Vietnamese restaurant...then this isn't the place for you. Usually upscale Vietnamese restaurants in AZ feature the all-special...Americanized, bland, boring pho.
I can honestly say that I've never had a "bad" pho experience here. I'm sorry, but I haven't tried any of their other dishes, because I'm so addicted to the pho.
Be adventurous, try something else on the menu and let me know what you think. As for me, when I need a good pho fix...this is ALWAYS my go-to. :) -
Review from Jamie C.
Avondale, AZ
It's been almost a year since there was a review about this place.
I thought this place was pretty affordable and cheap compared to other Pho places here in AZ. Large portions too.
I had their #15 Pho, meatballs and sliced beef. The broth tasted like chicken or like those Pho broths from the can you can buy at Asian supermarkets. I pretty much drowned it with hoisen and chili sauce just to make it almost taste like the Pho most people know. The bean sprouts they gave us were kind of dry and still had the "little brown roots" on the end. Never saw that before in a restaurant. The meat didn't look too fresh either.
The restaurant is on the small side, but is spacious. I found the Boss Lady sitting at one of the back tables facing the whole dining area a little creepy. Their waitress looked like she just woke up and rolled out of bed! Lol. Omg, a minute into having our food served, I heard someone clipping their nails! I was tempted to look around but I was afraid I would totally lose my appetite. Gross. Do that at home. Not at your restaurant.
I'm not so sure if I would go back. I probably only will if I was really really REALLY craving for some Pho, and it's the only one near my work.
They are closed on Tuesdays and is Cash Only. -
Review from Mike L.
Phoenix, AZ
5/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
Look this is not the best place in town for Pho - but at some point beggars can't be choosers. Were this on Camelback and 15th Ave I might give this place a lower rating - but if you work in the industrial part of Buckeye (as I often do) and you want something other than chain fast food, mexican, this is a pretty decent option. Decent Pho, decent egg rolls, decent smiling service.
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Review from Brain B.
Sun City, AZ
5/2/2012 3 Check-ins Here
Want a rice plate? A noodle dish? Eggrolls? or maybe one of the greatest bowls of Pho in Arizona? then head over to Pho43rd .. they have a straight forward menu which is great for lunch, especially for people like me that will read EVERYTHING and take forever to decide.. what i like about this place is the "express" it is fast because they have a select menu, that does not mean they have a limited menu, the food is amazing, and they chose the dishes that pretty much maximize flavor and timeliness. I am not saying do not go for dinner, because you will be satisfied then too. Oh, and if you savor great coffee like i do, when you order your iced coffee, ask for it in a to go cup =)
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Review from Amy S.
Phoenix, AZ
2/8/2011
they only accept cash!! I took a peek at the menu, then had to run out ot my car to collect the quarters from the ash tray LOL (I wanted to make sure I could leave a 20% tip!)
We came for lunch about 2 weeks ago. Ben had the tendon and flank steak pho and I had the brisket and flank steak.
Both really good and really cheap at about $5 each. They did serve lemon instead of lime and only gave us one wedge (I love extra lime in my pho!) I won;t complain too much though because I also did not ask for extra...
We also ordered the spring rolls which were good.
The last few Vietnamese places I've been to have all been good and basically the same (you can read my other reviews), but then again-I always order the same thing at each place and don' t really stray from my norm :) -
Review from Kurdy S.
4/7/2010 3 Check-ins Here
Oh, I thought this place was called Pho 43. This is your typical hole in the wall kind of place but they serve up some really good Pho bowls. It seems very family-oriented ran. Spacing Inside and Parking is somewhat limited. Fast service.
I would go back. -
Review from Jesus L.
Peoria, AZ
Amazing food!!
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Review from Sophia C.
Phoenix, AZ
11/17/2010
After my friend took me to a pho restaurant in Mesa, I was wanted to find a place closer to where I live. Their pho at 43rd express was ok, but they didn't have tofu pho for veg heads or a variety of teas. Oh, and a heads up, it's cash only!
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Review from Tori N.
Glendale, AZ
4/1/2011
This is a hole in the wall restaurant, but has the best pho in Phoenix! No other place compares! Loves it! :)
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Review from S T.
Goodyear, AZ
2/12/2011
Worse place for Vietnamese. The pho broth was tasteless. The place was run down and dirty. I felt sick after eating here. There are plenty of good Vietnamese restaurants in the valley. Don't bother with this joint. It's not worth getting shot at in this ghetto neighborhood. Check out Pho Van in Chandler or Unphogettable in Mesa.
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Review from Nayeli B.
Phoenix, AZ
4/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
I don't know what I was thinking driving all the way to Pho Thanh after reading a few great reviews on Yelp. 43rd Express definitely has far superior Pho. Broth was flavorful and not oily like Thanh. $5 for a bowl of Pho? What a steal! The egg rolls were a bit too oily for my taste but the spring rolls were pretty good. Service was not up to par though. When I walked in I was warmly greeted and server was attentive upon taking my order, but I was disappointed once I got my meal. I'm not sure if this is a common thing in Vietnamese restaurants because everyone I've been to I've experience similar service, but once my meal was brought to my table the service pretty much went out the door. It's difficult to even get their attention. They just retrieve to behind the cash register or are more preoccupied with welcoming new customers. Not the nicest location either and they only take cash, but I don't really mind given that it's some of the best Pho I've had.
