SALTLIGHT STATION - Banh Mi & Pho

Review №1

Rating: 1

Inauthentic food. Extremely disorganized kitchen. Rude staff manager. Don t come here unless you want to be disappointed by extremely salty food.

Date: 12 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

I ve been here twice and the creek fried rice is so good . Along with their lemon grass shrimp skewers , I like how they add a lime wedge in there for the shrimp . I also got the berry like spritzer it was so refreshing . 10/10

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 1

Service is horrible. FOOD is horrible.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

What a neat little place. Glad I stopped. At first glance I thought it was attached to a gas station. But its just the coffee/pho shop.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Phonomenal experience! My lunch special was a great deal at $14 with tofu pho, a fresh roll, and iced tea. The ingredients were top quality and the flavors were delightful! We will be back. *Spicy lemongrass broth is SPICY! Update - We went back for more and it was utterly delicious AGAIN! I will never understand the low ratings for Saltlight Station This is the best, cleanest pho I ve had. Keep up the delicious work! Love you all and your super kind staff.

Date: a month ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 3

Pho is average, not up to Garlands Vietnamese restaurants standards but its still hot and tasty.

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 2

Cute place but the food is mid. The idea of this place is amazing but just not really worth the food. It was really bland. I loved the little play area for the kids so thats a plus. If youre trying to experiment with Thai this would be a decent place to start with

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Great and delicious lunch menu, includes entree, a side and a beverage! Kid-friendliness: Toddler play area inside and an outdoor play area. Food : 5/5 |

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Really cool concept and lovely space! The food is great and the staff is kind

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 1

The food is okay and it seems like the young man with the blue eyes is the only one that wants to work. Very rude, they just look at you when you walk in. No hello or good evening. I would even take someone saying that they would be with me in a minute. But I didnt get anything. I will not be returning

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Great food seriously good food and tea but they need to check the music vibe. It s sucks lol. Could be a much cooler spot to hangout if I was falling asleep to the slow jazz

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 1

I am Vietnamese. this is not Vietnamese owned and barely qualifies as Vietnamese food. More like Asian Fusion and its not very good. Very overpriced. I think it is trying to be trendy but falls short. Service was friendly, place was neat, clean, tidy. I have nothing against the owner to staff. The food was just not good. I would not eat here again nor recommend based on food taste and pricing.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 3

Im Vietnamese American, so Id say I know good pho when Ive had it. This was... not pho. Was it bad? No, not by any means, but I would hardly call it pho. It was just a bit bland; not hearty or rich enough, and just overall didnt taste like pho. Just tasted like above average noodles, really. Also had the Thai tea and that was a bit watery too. Not bad, but not amazing.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Wow! What a great spot! Today, I had their lunch special. I ordered pho and a summer roll. The food was yummy and healthy. I felt energized after eating the food here. The best part, kind staff and great customer service.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Kid-friendliness: They got a area for toddlers Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to access, no obstacles and all seating is acceptable. Food : 5/5 |

Date: 2 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

This place was great! Ill go back next time I go to Allen. I had the summer rolls and the Ginger Sesame Salad. Delicious!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Was looking for a place that had Vietnamese coffee, this place had a drive thru so that was perfect! Was pleasantly surprised they also had food. Came back a second time to try the food and loved it. All the items were fresh and hot, whole family enjoyed everything. Love this place. Will definitely be returning!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

This place is truly excellent! I opted for the Vermicelli Salad with pork, and it was both satisfying and delicious.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Food is good! The veggies taste fresh and the meat is cooked well. I recommend eating at this place!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Stopped in for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Very cozy atmosphere and fast service. The Bún Th t N ng was well presented and very delicious. Ill definitely have to stop in more often.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Brisket Bahn Mi Sammy. Perfection!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 3

Service was almost non existent. Virtually no engagement with the customer . There were only 2 customers - myself and wife - so its not like they were overwhelmed. As we were finishing someone finally came to ask how everything was. Cleanliness very good. Food pretty good. Our mistake was upgrading to spicy lemongrass broth. It was SPICY and no warning

Date: 4 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 2

I appreciate the ambiance. Very clean place. Disappointed that the Pho doesn t have any depth or flavor. It s not authentic in any way. I had to add lots of hoisin and sriracha to make it more palatable. Food

Date: 4 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Love the pho and coffee

Date: 4 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 1

Good afternoon I went for lunch my order was checked chicken pho spicy with extra veggies and a brisket sandwich .. I m very disappointed with my order I got to my destination I was disappointed because I didn t get any utensils or any sauces so I couldn t eat my food. So I went back told her I couldn t eat my food because she didn t give me utensils to eat then she forgot to give me my extra veggie s I asked for and nothing and she still didn t give me the sauce s I asked for No Sriracha sauce or anything to give it flavor not even my extra limes. I have not enjoyed my food at all. It doesn t have No flavor very disappointed

Date: 4 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 2

I ordered the Texan Pho and it barely had vegetables. The been sprouts and cilantro were old and there were more cilantro stems than leaves. There were no sliced onion, scallion, basil, or lime. I included pictures. I did get a lemon slice, but not lime. Additionally, they tried to charge me twice for the two tai teas I ordered. They gave me a receipt that didn t have the tai teas on them and told me to reorder the teas on the kiosk again. I totaled my whole order with the teas we ordered from their website online on my phone and it totaled to what they charged me. I informed him and he then says he had a ticket, he picked up that was right in front of him, with the teas on it and our other items. That his ticket that he gave me didn t have them and then apologized. And we were the only people in line inside. Very odd so check your orders because if I would ve went by their word they would ve charged me twice for the teas. Not understanding why they had two tickets with one excluding the teas from the five things we ordered.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 1

Date: 4 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 1

Date: 4 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Friendly service and food is great. Interesting that they have a drive thru window! Kid-friendliness: Has a kid play area inside

Date: 5 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 4

These Summer rolls were great ! I tried the Shrimp and the Pork . I thought for sure I was going to love the Shrimp the most , but the pork was superior. It was nice being able to go threw the drive thru to get these ! I wish they were a little less expensive. From other places I go, I usually get 3 for like $4. It was about $14 for 4 if Im not mistaken . They cut them in half so i guess it seems like your getting more than what youre really getting . None the less , they are good, and Ill go back to try other items :)

Date: 5 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

This place is delicious every time. I got the tofu bahn mi sandwich today, and it was amazing. They use fresh veggies - and a delicious sariacha mayo, and the sandwich is on toasted bread.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Looooved everything. Great options for vegans as well. Everyone loved what they ordered. I had the summer rolls and the ginger salad. FRESH and delicious. I will be back!!! Every week. Vegetarian options: Vegan as well!!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Always a great place to sit enjoy a great coffee and or sandwich and visit with your friends.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Highly recommend! Kid-friendliness: My kids love the play area. It s clean, fun, and safe. Food : 5/5 |

Date: 5 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

A very calm, clean atmosphere. Smells and tastes are amazing. Their bone broth is a meal in itself Food

Date: 5 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 1

I got the Shrimp Pho and the broth wasn t seasoned enough it was just a bit spicy and watery - deffly needed a lot more of something. The shrimp was okay. I m not even the type to write a bad review but food was horrible simple.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 1

I got a to go, and the food was terrible.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 1

I ordered the banh mi w/brisket. And classic iced coffee. The coffee was a bit strong. Nothing like the description. The brisket on the sandwich did not taste like brisket, had a heavy metal taste and no flavor. Honestly I could had saved my money! In conclusion, I only ate half the bread with carrots and extra cilantro inside because the brisket was so bad I had to pick it all out!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Great vietnamese food and coffee shop! If youre in Allen or East Plano, this is an awesome place to grab some lunch. They have a little play area fenced off inside for toddlers. There are plenty of tables and a few comfy seats, making it an excellent place for lunch with friends. Theres outside seating too. They have a great selection of Pho and vermicelli bowls. They also have a lot of coffee options. Overall, great place. Highly recommend. Vegetarian options: Tons of vegetarian options!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Food is great and we found them on SOS app. A new one to frequent!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Quite a Lovely place! i like the interior! the food was delicious!!! will come again!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

A true hidden Gem! This was our first time here, and the experience was amazing! Usually, when I buy pho, I have to start pouring in the Sriracha and hoisin, but not this one! I got the spicy broth, and I did not need to add a damn thing! It was perfect!! I got the medium size and it was plenty!! Lots of noodles and good amount of meat, so flavorful. We also got the pork Bahn mi , sooo good, soft inside and outside flaky bread. The summer rolls were also delicious and fresh! All in all, Im so glad I found this place, this will be a regular stop!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 3

I never get to try this place because of opening times

Date: 6 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

The food was delicious! I think I have found my new phó and Bahn mi place

Date: 6 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

The banh mi here isn t exactly authentic, but they do hit all the right notes. The bread isn t a fine Vietnamese baguette, but it is lightly crispy on the outside with a soft, fluffy crumb and good flavor. We tried the grilled pork and the brisket (it is Texas after all) and the salty seasoned meat paired well with the cilantro, pickled carrots, and cucumber. The carrots are lightly pickled - still lightly crunchy, but lends the sandwich additional flavor without being too sour. The vermicelli bun bowl was packed full and served hot. It was also flavorful and delicious, but we recommend mixing the fish sauce in a little at a time because putting all of it in was a little too much for our taste. Even so, we devoured the whole bowl. The restaurant is VERY kid friendly with a toddler play area indoors and a small slide set up in their outdoor eating area. Parking: Parking is under a gas station cover - there are no gas pumps anymore - just park as if you are getting gas!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Delicious! The food was great and the service was perfect.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 2

If you are looking for authentic pho, do not come here. Probably the worst pho I have had in my life. The beef is dry & the meat balls are awful. Service is good & the place is lovely as it was renovated from a gas station.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

We ordered a couple of Bahn Mi sandwiches for delivery dinner and have found a new favorite place! Amazing customer service and the food is outstanding. I can t wait to try some pho and, of course, some coffee! Highly recommend!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

The pho soup with grilled chicken was delicious and huge portions. Kid-friendliness: They had an indoor toddler play area. They also had an out door play area for older children. Food : 5/5 |

Date: 7 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

What a excellent experience at Saltlight Station! The food was delicious and the staff was great! We had the Brisket Cheesesteak (lovely and simple but full of flavor), The Vermicelli Salad with Pork (Pork was wonderful and the summer salad underneath was very fresh), and the Brisket Pho Noodles (healthy portion for a medium but very yummy!) Highly recommend this place for everyone!! Great family run business! (couldnt take pictures before we ate it all!)

Date: 7 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Great food and service.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 3

Date: 7 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

The food is always delicious here

Date: 7 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Stopped by for lunch and had the pork Bahn Mi and it was delicious! Friendly service and a really good sandwich. Ive lived in Allen for 10+ years and only now discovered this place. Will be back to try other things on the menu.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 4

Great unsuspecting spot! Ordered spicy brisket pho and it was delicious! Food

Date: 7 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

You can order through the kiosk and the food comes out very quickly! Even though it was a familiar taste, it was fresh and delicious!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

This is my go to for Pho and Bahmi. Great quality food and drinks. Love the desserts too. Easy drive thru and take out! Kid-friendliness: Definitely kid friendly

Date: 8 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Excellent Vietnamese cuisine. Service was friendly and fast and portions were nice!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

This is truly our only regular restaurant my wife and I frequent. Found them on Seed Oil Scout a while back and have been coming here ever since. On top of their high ranking on SOS, the food and service are second to none!! Texan Pho and Creek Fried Rice are my go-to s!! Parking: Always plenty of spots. Kid-friendliness: They have a little play corner inside. Wheelchair accessibility: Very good. Right at the front door.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Without a doubt one of my favorite pho eateries. Its a hidden gem in Allen/Plano area that most might not know about. The tasty food and courteous service definitely keeps me going back on a regular basis.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Like prime rib pho? You have to go here.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 4

The shrimp noodles was great, love the spicy lemongrass soup

Date: 8 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

What a gem! Lovely ingredients and family-friendly atmosphere. The drive-thru is a huge plus.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

So, so good and clean and delicious! Food prepared lightning fast with attention to detail. Even with the odd hours (I wish they were open all days of the week, seriously, like--I get a craving for pho and only think of Saltlight Station, but theyre closed a bunch of days of the week), this is still the best place for pho that I can think of. No MSG and the soup still tastes very umami. Dont know how they do it, but its exceptionally delicious. EDIT: Their food is Fire! The amount of collagen in their soup is a-ma-zing! I refrigerated the leftovers and never had this amount of gelling at other Pho places before. And no MSG or Iodine. Autoimmune heaven! Taste is super and theyre going to be open Fridays starting mid-January--love!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 2

Date: 9 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 2

Date: 9 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

My husband and I are vegetarians so we stopped by here to try to banh mi sandwich. We got excited and tried their seseme ginger salad too. The food is DELICIOUS!! Since we have never been here before, our salad did not come with dressing, I think our server just forgot. After couple of bites I figured out I was missing a dressing and asked for one. I am not sure if the tofu sandwich comes with a dressing as well or not but regardless, it was the best experience I had! I would recommend to add cushions to the wood bench seating please. Also, to have vegetarian pho! Your food is so good that you will attract so many vegetarian people.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 2

Edit- I hate doing this, but this place is not as tasty as it once was. The past few times I ve ordered from here is was average. Today s Pho order was so bland that it prompted me to update my previous 5 star review. I m not sure what changed, maybe it was a bad batch of broth. It literally had zero flavor. Also, I get that it s a small business and that is the reason for being closed on a Friday and Saturday. But it wouldn t make more sense to be closed on a Sunday and Monday vs the two days of the week that most people order in or eat out? Just sayin Old Review- By far the freshest and best pho I ve ever tasted. I have always enjoyed pho but never craved it till I tried Starlight Station. My husband and I used to frequent Crystal Pho. But this place is our new fave. It s also extremely convenient to order ahead then pick up through the drive thru. Amazing!!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Our go to pho spot. Love that they also have an area where our two kiddos can play. Agreed 2 & 3. Keos then entertained while we eat our food hot. A big plus for any parent. But Prime rib pho is book and the Bahn mi is solid!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Probably some of the best pho I ve had locally! Service was great, very clean and a small play area for the kids.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Wonderful pho in a repurposed gas station of all places. The inside is pretty with a modern diner aesthetic the staff is friendly the service was fast and the food is good. Its hard to ask for much more in a restaurant. Kid-friendliness: There is a toddler play area in the front of the restaurant if you need to run the littles out of energy while you eat.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Stopped by since I was in the area for a Tofu Bahn Mi and it was so amazing! The veggies tasted crisp and fresh and the sandwich itself went great with the peanut hoisin sauce (took off the aioli). The location is quite nice too with such an open air vibe to it outside which also has some seating available to eat outdoors if you please. Instead, I decided to enjoy the meal from the trunk of my car with my dog and take in just the views. Will be back for sure, thanks Saltlight station team! Vegetarian options: Plenty of options. Dietary restrictions: Plenty of room to customize to make things vegan or vegetarian as needed.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 4

Loved the re-purposing of a gas station for a restaurant. Fun idea. Everything was clean and bright inside, nothing like the dreary outside. Fun little play area for little kids. Noodle bowls were simple, but flavorful. My husband really enjoyed the Texan Bowl. Im immersed in trying more options.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 1

So disappointed I had to leave a review. With so many pho options, go somewhere else. I tried this place based on their rating and I liked the concept of a drive thru. I ordered a chicken pho. They have the option of medium or large, I asked if I ordered a large can they make it half chicken and half tofu. They said no (I ve never had a problem customizing my pho any where else, but here s my first). I was asked if I wanted utensils and sauces, (most places just automatically give it to you assuming you re civilized and will not scarf it down like a dog- and what is pho without hoisin and sriracha?). Maybe they re minimizing expenses but if you pay $15 for a meal . Seems like it should be automatic. They ring me up and ask me to park in front and they will bring out my order. The parking lot wasn t full and only two more cars arrived after me and left with their food. I didn t know why my simple order was taking so long. They brought me my food without a thank you or smile so I decided not to give them a cash tip. If their food was decent, I would not be leaving a complaint. However, I came home and my food was cold. A brown broth was served with my chicken pho but tasted terrible and bland. My fault for not asking for chicken broth for chicken pho. The portion is about the size of a cup of instant ramen. A cup of ramen tastes better than their pho. If you like Thai basil for your pho, forget it. What you see in my photo is all the greens you ll get and 5 small slices of chicken. This place lacked taste, quality, customer service and is overpriced.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Excellent food !

Date: 10 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 4

Great lunch spot! Very consistent

Date: 11 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Hidden gem for sure! I enjoy the food and atmosphere a lot

Date: 11 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 4

Got my food fast. Recommended.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 4

I love the food here. I usually opt for the shrimp summer rolls or chicken banh mi and they even let me sub extra veggies in place of the rice noodles for the rolls. The smoothies and pho are good and well. The drive through adds convenience and the old gas station that they moved into offers a unique ambiance. Dining in however, it smells kind of funky and the kids playpen seems more like a place for the workers own children rather than customers , (still not knocking that.) But would definitely recommend getting to go rather than eating in based on my experiences. Vegetarian options: Summer rolls, salad, smoothies, pho, banh mi Kid-friendliness: Play pen

Date: 11 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Delicious! MSG makes my head hurt. It also makes me really thirsty and tired. I have to look for places with yummy food with no MSG. The pho and banh mi is super yummy here. I usually share with my kids because Im trying to reduce my carbs. They give so much noodles that we are able to share a medium bowl of pho. I also love the Vietnamese coffee. We also love the vermicelli salad. Over all super yummy! Be aware they are not open on Fridays and Saturdays.

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 4

Great food! They are sometimes closed for unknown reasons but all in all a good time.

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Will be back. Some of them best pho in the area. Great broth! Vegetarian options: Good and satisfying veg options. Kid-friendliness: They have toddler playing areas

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 3

The Texan Pho was lackluster to me. I was not impressed at the noodle texture or the broth flavor.

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

A real hidden gem along Greenville Ave between Plano and Allen, TX. It s in a previous gas station all by itself. A wonderful delight for your palate. This is a family run place and I highly recommend the Prime Rib Pho Noodle Soup. I requested half spicy and half regular broth as suggested by the owner at the register. This was lip smacking good! I have also tried the Vermicelli Noodle Salad with Pork. Yum Yum for my tum tum!!! If you are a sandwich person the Banh Mi grilled pork sandwich is a definite must try and was the first item I tried there. Make note they are closed Friday and Saturday otherwise they are open Sunday thru Thursday 11 AM - 8 PM. Take the babies and toddlers as they have a huge play area for them.

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Amazing, fresh food. Plates look gorgeous. Prices are very reasonable

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

What a great place. They really make the effort and the service was so friendly and delightful. The food was great!

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 1

They are closed on Friday and Saturday! Unbelievable!

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 4

Very nice inside, will have to bring my wife for pho

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Beautiful place and kind staff. Cheese and steak banh mi and strawberry + banana smoothie were amazing.

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Stopped in for dinner and everything was stellar. The service was so friendly. The food came out super quick and was fresh and delicious. The chef even gave us samples of a new menu item they were working on and asked for feedback. Great vibes and cute place in a converted gas station. Definitely recommend.

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 4

Fun little local place, very clean, polite staff. Food was very good fresh. Definitely like to go back again.

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

This place is fantastic! I was visiting from Ohio and really glad I stopped to eat here. Highly recommend. They have great pho and the gentleman at the window was so nice.

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Pho is awesome here coffee is good to too. Been here a few times I food has been always good.

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

WOW- I got a mango smoothie and the chicken banh mi and it exceeded my expectations! Just found a restaurant to add to my top favorites!

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Wow! Amazing food! The broth used in the Pho is some of the best Ive ever had. Pork banh mi was delicious as well. This will be my new goto spot!

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Really wonderful food and ambience at a family run restaurant. We arrived late on a Sunday, just 30 minutes before close and were warmly welcomed. We ordered a pork banh mi and tofu pho. The tofu was marinaded in house, and was dinner of the best and most flavorful Ive had. Hours later Im still thinking about it. The broth was just delightful somehow both light and flavorful. The banh mi was tasty too. We might prefer one with pate to balance the pickled veggies, but this one was still pretty great. An excellent experience, and well worth the drive from Dallas. Vegetarian options: Best tofu Ive had in Dallas

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

The staff is really friendly and the food was GREAT- Especially for the price. Its a unique spot, nothing like this around Plano and its great! I had the Brisket Bahn Mi and I couldnt take a photo of it because it was already devoured. The coconut coffee I had was so much better than I expected. I will definitely be a regular here.

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Beautifully repurposed gas station building turned secret gem in Allen. Tucked away on its own beaten path, this Banh Mi & Pho dinner has delightful charm. Once a gas station years ago, left to stand empty for many years, has become a sparkling surprise for the locals. Dine-in, take-out; your choice. Clean design inside with large windows which give you amazing views of what undeveloped land there is left in Allen (July 2023). An outdoor gazebo with tables and greenery is welcoming with its small child s slide. Stay inside and you have a wonderful at-home style play area for the toddlers. It s almost like being at home but with better views and much better food. Kid-friendliness: Indoor play area for toddlers and a small outdoor slide for toddlers.

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Love the Bahn Mi sandwich & the service. Dietary restrictions: I have a soy allergy & the staff is helpful w/ working around that. Food : 5/5 |

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

This is my first time eating inside the restaurant. On a hot summer day, walking in here felt like heaven. You can tell they keep everything clean plus they have a baby play area. My mom noticed that her prime rib in her pho was tasting a bit old and about to be rotten. So when we brought it to owners attention, they wanted to amend the situation so that we leave happy. They gave us two meals for free! Never have I experienced such good customer service. As a holistic nutritionist, I found this place via Seed Oil Scout. I found out they don t use vegetable seed oils, MSG, or any high fructose corn syrup in any of their dishes. Their prices may seem high to most but you get what you pay for. My favorite dish is their shrimp and pork vermicelli with fish sauce. You gotta try it!

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 2

Lovely atmosphere and staff, but unfortunately the food tastes like Ikea trying to make Vietnamese food. The grilled pork is oddly marinated and not grilled but cooked in a crowded pan from the looks of it .

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

What a great hidden gem with a really peaceful vibe. The workers seemed to really care about quality and service. Also really nice sized portions. I got the smaller sized nice and took half of it home. The sliced beef and meatballs were incredible. I am going for the steak sandwich next time. And coffee. Kid-friendliness: Nice play area inside

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

PICK THIS PHO PLACE! It is so good! Like a modern pho restaurant with the traditional fresh food. Highly recommend. They were aso very respectful of my wheat allergy and advised what I shouldn t get.

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Best damn pork banh mi Ive had in my life. Word to my mother. An interesting setting for a Vietnamese place, but its cool. Feels like a retro diner. Cool place though. And wow, that banh mi. Parking: Plenty of spots. Interesting layout, but not hard to navigate or park. Kid-friendliness: Play areas for kids.

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 1

More expensive than the other place for nothing, without any side. I didn t like this place.

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

This is our first time visiting this restaurant. We didnt know that this building, which looks like a gas station from the outside, turned out to be a Vietnamese restaurant. If we hadnt read someones recommendation on Facebook, we might never have known about this wonderful place. My husband and I love authentic Pho with traditional rich flavorful beef broth. So we came here and ordered two bowls of Texan Pho to try. To be honest, when our pho was served, I was a little disappointed after taking a sip of the soup. Although the soup was delicious, it didn t seem like the traditional beef pho soup I was familiar with. But I must say that, other than being a bit too sweet and not having a strong beef flavor, it is still delicious. It is worth recommending that it has a lot of meat slices and a large amount of noodles. A bowl will definitely make you full until tomorrow! We also ordered Vietnamese iced coffee, summer roll, and Pork Banh Mi sandwich. The Vietnamese iced coffee is very authentic and tastes impeccable. Summer roll and Bahn mi tend to be fusions flavors, especially Banh mi, which does not use traditional baguette. They are still delicious and the portion size was ample! Their service is excellent! Price is fair. Nice and clean fusion-looking dinning environment make us want to come visit again. If you like trendy Vietnamese food, this should be the restaurant for you. But if you like authentic Vietnamese taste, maybe this place is good enough for you to enjoy some good food with worries free. We would still highly recommend this place to everyone!

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

phenomenal vietnamese coffee and pho!! the staff were super nice and the prices were great for what you got. the large chicken pho is ~$13 and is easily 2 servings.

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 1

Pho is not pho. Beef noodle soup is not beef noodle soup. Unloading sucks

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

I absolutely love Saltlight Station! Always fresh food, the best ingredients, and just delicious!

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 4

Out in its own on highway 5 its a very unique location and also a unique take on pho broth, not a huge fan of the spicy lemongrass but the banh mi and the summer rolls are well worth the trip. I would say for what you get its a bit more expensive than similar restaurants

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Fast, fresh and delicious. Totally hit the spot!! We will be back to try some of the other items on the menu.

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Very clean and upscale environment! Broth was also A1! Recommended dishes

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Delicious Pho! It has just the right amount of spice and serving size was really good. I have had pho from other restaurants that where good, but hand down this was the Best to date!

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

The place is super comfy and beautiful. The food is delicious and enjoyable! Although they dont have a changing table its the perfect place for small families to enjoy wonderful food while the toddlers play! Food

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

The food is great, the drinks are always tasty, the staff is no nice, and as a mom of a toddler, I am so excited about the toddler play area inside! It s so hard eating out with a little one, but having a space where he can get his wiggles out while we wait for food is so extremely thoughtful!

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 1

Chicken Pho was salty and not good flavor. Requested a refund and was told there was no one to issue it. I thought this place was going to be better based on reviews, it ended up disappointing. We left to eat at our conventional and traditional Pho restaurant. BTW, it is not authentic if you ask me. In response to your response, your staff member did offer a different dish which I declined and requested a refund. She said she wasn t able to issue a refund because she was not a manager, so I asked to talk to one. Her response was that the system wasn t able to issue a refund even if she wanted to, and only the owner could but you weren t there. Never was the option to issue a refund offered to me, nor did she offer to take down my info to issue a refund was. In fact she didn t even offer anything to make it right until I said losing the $13 was fine with me, but I was going to leave this review. Your staff person is very nice indeed but may lack the maturity to tell the truth. Thanks.

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 1

Edited after owners response: I removed the other 1 star review, that was done by accident, but I will keep this one. Your employee is LYING to you. She told my husband that she couldn t refund because the owner wasn t there and there was no manager there to refund either. It was after he said ok, I ll Leave a review that she said that she could give us something else, to which he declined. I suggest you speak w her before you go around calling customers slanderers. I don t care to defame any business but I do not like people who can t own their mistakes. Hey, salty food happens, what made me mad was her lack of action as she shrugged her shoulders and told us we couldn t get a refund. Don t lie, not cool. I was excited to try it and we drove from Plano. Now will never be back. And while you re at it, please issue my refund. Thanks Very disappointed in this restaurant. I expected better food. The pho was so salty. There are not many options, so we tried to get a refund and they wouldn t give us one. Bad service all around.

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

No msg bone broth, super clean and fast service

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Wonderfully tasty food, clean atmosphere.

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 4

The food isnt that great...the atmosphere is the best.

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 4

This was a pick up

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

With kids playground

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Loved the pho, and they have delicious desserts too!

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Pho was great! Meat was very nice and done perfectly. Excellent summer rolls and great specialty drinks as well. Will definitely go back!

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 4

Food was great. Only complaint was that I personally felt like the Banh Mi sandwich could have had a bit more sauce. It had a pretty scant amount which left the sandwich a bit dry. But the flavors were all really good, especially the Texan Pho. Kid-friendliness: I was surprised that they had a baby and toddler play area!

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

One of the best places I ve been in, staff is nice, food is amazing! Honestly fell in love with this place! I give this place a 5 star rating because of the food and staff. The entry way to get in is not so low car friendly. So if you have a sports car good luck! But for everyone else who can easily get in you are in for a treat!

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 2

We live in Plano. Pretty close to this establishment. We have been here before and the Pho was really good. My wife is Vietnamese and she knows what is good in regards to cuisine from her homeland. Now, this review reflects our latest visit, today, February 20th, 2023. I am giving two stars since the food was good last time we came. Today, I took my wife here because she wanted to have Vietnamese coffee. Vietnamese coffee on ice is strong, delicious coffee, served with sweet condensed milk. Its well-known in the coffee community and tastes very good. Since Im married to a Vietnamese, I know and appreciate Vietnamese coffee as well. The iced coffee we received today was undrinkable! It was absolutely horrible and tasted old! There was certainly a funky taste to it and both of our coffees tasted very off. Spoiled milk? Old coffee that had been sitting in the fridge for a while? We dont know but you cannot serve this to your customers! Its actually a health hazard and you can get a bad stomach from serving something so off. Now, theres nothing wrong with the interior of the establishment. It looks clean. However, there was definitely something very wrong with the Vietnamese coffee you served today. We couldnt drink it. It was absolutely undrinkable and Im not exaggerating. Was the coffee sitting too long and it burned? We wasted 2 x $4.25! Normally, I would say something, come back, demand a refund, but, I have a day off today and didnt want to stir up any stress. Again, you cannot serve this to people. It tasted spoiled, gross, and had a strange, bitter after taste in our mouths. My wife being Vietnamese, we have had MANY Vietnamese coffees. As an owner, I could not serve this to any of my customers. I would feel ashamed and you always want to put your best foot forward as a business owner. If we would have finished the coffees, I wouldnt have been surprised if we had gotten sick.

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 1

Not sure how they are serving their customers. When my friends and I came today, we stood to wait for someone to at least say hello and ask something or arrange table. We waited for a few mins then we left. Will never come back

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

We have been visiting Saltlight since they first opened as we pass by it everyday on the way home. Usually hit the drive thru since we are smelly and dirty from horse care. The food is always fantastic and fresh ingredients are highly appreciated and is what keeps us coming back. It is a great place for our family to pick up food since we have a mix of meat and non meat eaters. Have tried about 80% of the menu, and the Pho, Banh Mi, Brisket Cheesesteak and Summer Rolls with cilantro sauce are favorites. Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Chocolate Cake, Berry Smoothie, Berry Lime Spritzer find their way into our orders also.

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

I love this place. Super delicious and clean. Fabulous location that over looks nature preserve.

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Favorite Vietnamese place. I could eat here everyday. I need to visit it in person one day soon. I love their fried rice, banh mi, and pho. So flavorful and delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Great food. Great service. New favorite spot.

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

1st time back in about a year (since I work from home now) and its still the best fn pho! The family here takes pride in their ability to deliver quality constantly. Plus, the girl remembered my order after all this time. Very legit

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

The food was amazing!!! Hot, fresh. The cashier was so sweet as well.

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Excellent food and service!

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Saltlight Station is the best! The pho is delicious and the owners and staff are such kind people. This is the only place we have been able to find that offers MSG-free broth, which is amazing for folks who are allergic to it. Inside the restaurant has great vibes; it s a very peaceful atmosphere and definitely family-friendly. They also have a drive-thru which is so convenient!

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Had this place for the first time and I was blown away. From the outside, Saltlight Station looked like an old gas station/old diner... but it was very good. I tried the Spicy Texas Pho with extra spicy sauce and it was fantastic. From the pictures, it does not look like a lot but it is... plus more. If you have not tried this place. Do so...because you will be blown away.

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Love this place, pho is good!

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Exceptional taste, exceptional service, children-friendly (a play room with good books, as pictured), and the covered-parking (!!) of course, which seems to be first-come first-served (ahaha..). Bummer that I can only give it 5 stars.

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Nice atmosphere, great service and staff, will be back

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 4

So yummy! The banh mi here is incredible and authentic and I love how reliable this place is. They are always so efficient and friendly. The drive-thru is such a plus and always consistent!

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 4

The interior had a modern kitsch feel with a gas station-turned quick-stop restaurant look. The shrimp pho had good flavors. I wasn t particularly impressed with the cheesesteak banh mi it was overly greasy and heavy (of course, this is somewhat to be expected of the menu choice). The prices were a bit higher that other Vietnamese restaurants I ve visited. But the store had an interesting choice of options (with tea drinks). And the servers were awesome!

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

One of my favorite places for pho. This was my very first restaurant to try pho and I love it..! Support this local business because it is amazing!

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Excellent pho. Probably the best in the area. Better than most In Richardson or Dallas. Very clean. Staff is very friendly. Highly recommended.

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

2nd time I had this and its amazing . Customer service is top notch and very polite. Thank you <3333

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 1

I dont know who is leaving all these 5 star reviews but this place is basically never open. Their hours are a complete oddity... Not open during hours people could actually eat there, and rarely ever see any cars. The one time we went in to eat, it was literally $20/person for Pho and drink. Party of 5 will cost you $100. For Pho. No joke, that is insane. In Danang that would be maybe $10 max for good Pho. Elsewhere in Plano you can get Pho for half the price. Between the price gouging and their hours of in-operation, I cannot understand how they stay in business let alone have hundreds of Google reviews. Seems fishy.

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 3

Pricey menu!

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 1

LOL dont believe good reviews, bunch of fake reviews. Pho tasted nothing but just hot water with beef fat. NO FLAVOR. SUPER BLAND. YOU CALL THIS PHO? and super expensive with such little portion. I ordered $15 Large pho and wow you call that a large? and with that weird shaped bowl so you can save soup and ingredients? WILL NEVER GO BACK Update: Hi, I dont care if you dont use MSG or use very high quality ingredients or not. Im not saying your food didnt taste good because you did not use MSG. You can always season it with salt or some other way instead of MSG. Your food is BLAND like REALLY BLAND, NO TASTE OR WHATSOEVER. If you really think about customers, how about changing the bowl first instead arguing? I am assuming that is how you rip off customers by giving less portions with that bowl saying Large. Dont worry I will never go back

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Really unique location, excellent food and service!

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 1

The food is absolutely awesome. The reason I m giving it one star is because I ve been coming here for three years and I ve never been able to tell when they are open.

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Chicken Pho (Rancher) is always great.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 4

Nice little, what appears to be, a converted gas station converted into a Vietnamese food and drink shop. There was a nice little childrens play area to the right inside. I had the lunch special of banh mi, spicy broth, and house tea for about $13. Over all pretty good, although there was no pate and bread was thicker than Id like. Served with carrots, cilantro, and jalapeno. They also offer the option of ordering from your table on your phone as opposed to waiting in line at the counter.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Very good pho! Ive tried hundreds of pho places, and this place hands down, has THE best quality meat in their soup that I have tried. The broth isnt the best Ive ever had (still good) but the meat is superb! They also have a little kids play area which a bonus if you have a baby or toddler :) bahn mi was so excellent too! The bread is so soft and fluffy and light!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Great food quick. Thank you!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Best pho ever, fresh flavors , love that the chicken is grilled

Date: 2 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Great pho. Best so far in the area. Was gee Siri at at first because I thought it was still a gas station but they did a great job repurposing the building. Had the Texan pho which the broth was so flavorful it didn t need any extra sauce like usual at other places. Was recommended to us and glad we stopped by.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Holy cow this is the best pho. The lemon grass addition to the bone broth makes it the perfect amount of spice. I ve tried a few pho places and the noodles here taste so fresh, they got to have someone s grandma in the kitchen making these noodles daily. The place is clean and the music is so lovely and relaxing to eat to. Excellent service as well. Wouldn t recommend any other place unless you want nasty noodles and over salted broth.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Really great quality Pho The noodles and grilled chicken taste very fresh, and the overall balance of the Pho is perfect. The milk tea is also delicious. Love it! :)

Date: 2 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Very cute and has a great rice noodle bowl! The coconut coffee might be my winner there though! It was also very cute! Its kind of off the beaten track a bit, but worth a visit!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Best Vietnamese sandwiches in the area. Totally recommended.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 4

Prime rib pho ($15) large (+$2) was Only OK. The broth here was very beefy. At first it lacked the pho taste, needed more star & clove flavor. I only tasted the concentrated flavor near the bottom of my bowl. The meat was plentiful, tasty, & well cooked. But, I m not sure why people started charging over $15+ for a bowl of pho. I have tried many of these restaurants. But have yet to find one, that has this overly expensive bowl of pho, that was worth the price. The decor was nice and clean. There was even a small place for very small kids to play. Good luck to the restaurant.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

I dont like Pho. But dang it if this place didnt change my mind about Pho. I like this place. No. I LOVE this place. They are friendly, family oriented, and their customer service is top notch. Their delivery always works ( can I get an amen?) and they pack the food to keep it perfect even when it comes via delivery. But I also enjoy going to eat there too. The food always tastes fresh and they have the perfect menu for dinner, coffee or dessert. This is the place I take my friends to and my out of town visitors. Dont walk, run to here.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 3

I was craving some pate so I decided to check out this place but come to find out, they dont have pate. What kind of restaurant sells banh mi sandwiches without pate?? Anyways, I chose another dish off the menu. It was good but didnt like the fact that they charge for condiments.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Fun gas station turned eatery vibes! Like a Vietnamese take on a roadside diner. Variety of drinks, sweets, pho, and sandwiches.

Date: 2 years ago