Mai Pho Restaurant, located at 2315 Edgewood Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, is a delightful Vietnamese eatery that has garnered praise for its authentic flavors and inviting atmosphere. Reviewers consistently highlight the extensive menu that caters to diverse tastes, featuring delectable options like crispy dumplings and fresh spring rolls, which many describe as some of the best in town. The variety of pho stands out—whether it's the rich combination pho or the veggie pho, each bowl bursts with fresh ingredients and generous portions. Customers like Tara Allen celebrate its charm as a hidden gem, while others, such as Paula Harper, emphasize the exceptional service and quality. The beverage selection, especially the bubble tea and Vietnamese iced coffee, adds to the experience, with flavors that please every palate. Diners appreciate the reasonable prices, particularly enjoying the value for the generous servings. For instance, Matthew Emerson's tips on pho sizes and details about appetizers ensure newcomers have the best dining experience possible. Overall, Mai Pho Restaurant is not just a meal, but a journey through Vietnamese cuisine, promising delightful tastes and a warm experience for all who visit.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Mai Pho Restaurant
Tara Allen 51
Jun 2,2025
Such a yummy, authentic gem! The menu is very vast and you will find something for everyone! I love their Boba tea as well!
Harper's Journey (Paula Harper)
May 30,2025
Outstanding spot for Vietnamese food!! We enjoyed veggie spring rolls. The veggie pho is made with veggie broth and LOADED with fresh vegetables. The server is AWESOME. He seems to take pride in his job and offers fantastic and friendly service! Great portions and prices! We enjoyed our time here and will most certainly return!!
Matthew Emerson
May 12,2025
Love the food! Always feel like I'm happy with the price vs. how much I get. Favorite flavor tea is lychee, and favorite bubble tea is taro w boba. The crispy dumplings and crab rangoons are both great appetizers. Both have excellent texture. I usually get the lemongrass chicken with rice, but this time I got pho and wanted to compare sizes. The pho (#23) is shown in medium and large for comparison (1 difference). The medium is definitely large enough for most though if you don't want to take leftovers and aren't very hungry. Look to spend between 40 to 60 for two if you get drinks and possibly an appetizer or two with tip and tax unless you split a main.
Sara Cathi
Apr 15,2025
Pho Special: good flavors and they actually had tendon in there! Generous portion of noodles, difficult to stir the bowl. Combo Fried Rice: also good flavors and it tasted sweet? My partner enjoyed the fried rice and he is the fried rice connoisseur.
Frank Arnwine
Apr 6,2025
Ate dinner at this restaurant. Nice place, service was excellent-quick and thorough, and prices were very reasonable. I ordered fried dumplings and fresh spring rolls for appetizers, and the main entree was the combo pho ( beef brisket or round, meatballs, and tendon). The dumplings were excellent with a slight crunch on exterior. Spring rolls were some of the best I've had, and the pho was excellent. The peanut hoisen sauce was really good, but upon request they produced fish sauce with red peppers and garlic....perfect. Overall an excellent dining experience and recommended.
Christopher Feye
Apr 2,2025
Visited this place Saturday (8/12/23). Excellent food. The Pho was hot and I had plenty of vegetables on a side plate. Service was excellent as well. The establishment (including the bathrooms) was clean. On future visits to Iowa, I will eat here again. Thank you!
J K
Mar 12,2025
Love Vietnamese coffee. But they didnt fill until the top. Bun Thit Heo Nuong (#50) is great. Pho is okay as well.
Erica Lautner
Feb 7,2025
Our go to pho joint in the area. We haven’t tried many other in CR area though. My yelp review is from 9 years ago but adding one to google. The combo #13 is our favorite. If the tendon is cooked well, it’s tender and gel like - yum! Don’t forget to ask for chili oil if you like some spice.
Reviews For Mai Pho Restaurant