Plano's 4 favorite sources for inexpensive Vietnamese fare

Plano's 4 favorite sources for inexpensive Vietnamese farePhở Mac. | Photo: Tina C./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on May 27, 2020

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Vietnamese food, but don't want to empty your wallet?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the most excellent destinations for affordable Vietnamese cuisine around Plano, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to venture for phở on a budget.

1. Phở Mac

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Topping the list is Phở Mac. Located at 8240 Preston Road, Suite 180, the Southeast Asian restaurant, which serves noodles and soups, is the highest-rated source for low-cost Vietnamese fare in Plano, boasting 4.5 stars out of 203 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Cecilia V., who reviewed Phở Mac on March 7, wrote, "Best phở spot ever! Their dinner portion is ... about $11, I believe. The broth is delicious for both chicken and beef noodle dishes! I occasionally get Phở Mac as takeout, and let me tell you — it's just as good at home."

Samantha L. noted, "Probably some of the best phở I've ever had. The broth stands out compared to other phở places I've gone to, because of its flavor. I got a beef noodle soup bowl with brisket, beef meatballs and beef round-eye."

2. Phở Apple

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Next up is Phở Apple, situated at 5930 W. Park Blvd., Suite 400. With four stars out of 306 reviews on Yelp, the Japanese and Vietnamese eatery, offering sandwiches, soups and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an economical option.

In the words of its Yelp bio, "Phở Apple brings the commonly known Vietnamese dish to many people in Plano, as well as the many that are not from Plano."

As far as what the business is known for, "The Vietnamese noodle soup, phở!" it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "Each bowl of phở comes from the nutrients of many cow bones, slowly cooked to maximize the rich flavor extracted in the process."

3. Phở Que Huong

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Stratford Estates' Phở Que Huong, settled at 2731 W. 15th St., is another superior choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive Vietnamese dining establishment four stars out of 150 reviews.

Yelper Steven M., who reviewed Phở Que Huong on March 18, wrote, "This is my favorite phở place in the Dallas area. Everything I've ordered here has been consistent, flavorful, high-quality and at a very reasonable price."

And Katherine T. added, "High-quality phở for low prices. Recommend the curry chicken phở and the beef stew phở."

4. Phở Texas

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At last, there's Phở Texas, a budget-friendly Vietnamese outlet, with four stars out of 119 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6205 Coit Road, Suite 376, to give it a go for yourself. 

"Our speciality is phở noodle soup, which takes hours of slow cooking," the business explains on Yelp in the section pertaining to signature items. "We use the finest beef with many natural spices to give our soup that flavorful aroma and irresistible taste. Our phở is served in rice noodles with your choice of toppings."

"We also have many signature grilled or stir-fried dishes from fine Vietnamese cuisine," it continues. "Our meat is marinated with lemongrass and garlic. By marrying these ingredients together, the food is infused with enticing aroma and deep flavor."


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