Pho Tai Vietnamese Noodle House

They have subs here now! Be warned that the free pop offer only applies if only if you get the sub to go; I think there was some misunderstanding with our waitress and we were charged for it even though she offered it as being free. My veggie sub was pretty good (it did include fried tofu in addition to veggies). Super large but a bit sparse with the fillings, although I can’t tell if I actually feel this way because the baguette was so huge. Neither of my friends have gotten phở whenever we’re here so I can’t comment on that but the vermicelli, rice, and cripsy noodle dishes are tasty according to them! I think of the three nearby Vietnamese places (Quynh and Tre Viet being the others), this one is my favourite!

Pretty good, reg size bowls are xlarge. Fast service and boiling hot Phở, good price. I would give it 5 star but there’s just a few places tastier in Calgary.

I know my Phở like Bo Jackson knew baseball.
This place gives smaller but sufficient amounts of phở. If you want something huge try the noodle dishes.
My sister’s was busting over the top.
Cheap large bubble tea after 2pm with purchase of main dish.
Phở –tastic
I recommend the Phở satay ga #21.
Yum yum

Finally got the chance to sit down, eat and take a peek in the restaurant. Brought the kids in for a pre-​Christmas lunch. Upon sitting down I was a little surprised at how under kept the place is (does that makes sense?). But that can sometimes be the case when you find good, cheap eats.
The kids shared a noodle bowl and I ordered my own with spring rolls to share. The chicken pieces are larger than what I’ve had at other places (winning) and the service was spot on.
Food is good, I will definitely be back. Most likely for take out again.

Used to go here every once in awhile and then the last time I went, noodle soup and grilled meats was pretty bland. After asking around, found out the kitchen staff moved on to open their own restaurant in Huntington called Phở Mai Thy.

Came here towards the end of vacation with just a night left, me and my girlfriend was tired of eating Canadian food so we looked for some Asian restaurants close by. Lucky us that we found this great Vietnamese place. Very friendly staff and they know how to serve their beer here (with a chilled glass). Already a plus.
I think the ingredient they used here are different from what I’m used to in the states but that doesn’t matter when they got a solid foundation. The BROTH was so flavorful in the beef phở that I got. It didn’t matter that I wasn’t used to having onions and did not have a lemon/​lime and was given a pepper instead. Huge portions and was one of the least expensive meals we had while in Alberta. Would definitely come back here if I do stop back for vacation again.

Solid little phở place. In and out in under 30 minutes. Ordered the #59 and has nice hints of lemongrass and was very light, not heavy like other vermicelli dishes and feel. If you need a quick spot of lunch, this is the place.

Came here with the kids during our stay in Calgary for stampede. It was close to our hotel. Spring rolls were OK but rare beef phở was very good. Excellent broth. Iced viet coffee was fantastic. Good service good price I would highly recommend for a quick inexpensive meal.

Me and my wife’s favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the NE. We tried plenty, but keep returning here. Good prices, friendly staff, and fast fast FAST service.

I go there atleast once a week for the vermicelli dish. I dont care much for their meat so i get extra spring rolls. The people that work there are really friendly and I no longer have to tell them my order, they just ask «the regular?». The service is so fast within minutes you have your food. Iv tried alot of other place and this is by far the best one, with the best spring rolls. Well worth the drive across the city.

I had their beef satay phở and it was delicious. The broth was fishy in taste, which I’m not a fan of but it was still tasty, unlike broths out there that taste watery. The phở is also full of noodles and beef. I hate it when there’s a lot of broth and not enough content in it but this one was really hearty. Their service was really quick too, but I went at 5pm on a Friday.
Their pork salad roll was disgusting. It had this weird, dry, grainy stuff around the pork and it was really gross.

Friendly and fast service. Vermicelli is very good and the phở is average. About what you’d hope for if you’re not spoiled.

Very nice, it’s good to see a place with more than Phở. Grilled meats, great fish sauce, fresh veggies, & good tea.

Simple little place, no frills here. I think keeping the Vietnamese simple is the secret to GOOD Vietnamese, one of my fave foods.
I popped in for lunch — I had been here once before for phở and was not let down.
Today I had a craving for Vermicelli. It was after the lunch rush, I got to sit wherever I wanted. Before my butt even hit the seat, a nice hot pot of tea was brought out to me. Nice touch, I love tea with my lunch. I ordered Vermicelli with charbroiled pork and spring rolls and man, it was brought out quickly.
The noodles were cooked perfectly and I loved the spring rolls (2). They were cut up which makes for way easier eating.
I deducted 1 star as the pork was as thin as jerky. Still had the grill marks on the slices but were not moist and juicy. Next time I will stick to my go-​to prawns with spring rolls that I usually order from other places.
Service was fine and I do recommend this place for a quick and inexpensive lunch. ($ 11 including tip!)
Next time I will ask for Basil and lime — thanks Unilocal reviewers for letting me know I could do this!

The appetizers are great and the vermicelli delicious. Also, the service is very friendly, and the prices are not bad. In addition, the portions are huge… If you are around, this is a great option for lunch.

If I want a good noodle bowl, like need it ba-​a-​ad, this is where I’m going. Recommended by an out of town friend for awesome noodle bowls, we hit this place up and haven’t looked back.
Van. B.‘s review pretty much nailed down everything about this place, so not much to add. I always get my standard spring roll noodle bowl and I ask for basil to be added. This place is on the cheap, the staff are friendly, and the eats are fresh and delish. I also always order a Vietnamese iced coffee to go when I order my meal and it always seems to come out just when I’m finishing up, right on time.

If you’re in the NE and you’re going to watch a movie at the Sunridge Spectrum movie theater but wanted to grab a bite to eat before the show and don’t want to chow down on greasy fast food definitely run across the street to Phở Tai. You walk in to a clean, simple restaurant that is modern enough to be comfortable to eat knowing that what you’re going to be getting food wise will match it’s décor.
Staff here are super friendly and you will always be greeted with smiles. I expect when I come into a Vietnamese restaurant that you’re seated and given tea and Phở Tai does just that. There are a lot of Vietnamese restaurants out there that don’t give you any tea and I think that’s cheap and just a no-​no it’s like having friends over but nothing for them to drink, you know? ;) (Other Vietnamese restaurants please take note).
The portions for food are an excellent size for what you pay, I definitely am totally full with a slight case of itis when I am done eating. Phở Tai’s menu despite its name is not just Phở there are a variety of items on the menu to try so if you’re going there multiple times and new to Vietnamese food give everything a try that way it keeps you with variety and you self-​educate yourself in Vietnamese cuisine.
Like I said when I am in the area just before a movie this is the place I usually will hit up!