The Alley Noodle Bar - McKinney

Review №1

Rating: 1

I ordered online, and honestly, even giving 1 star feels too generous. As someone who loves pho and frequently orders from various restaurants, I was extremely disappointed. First, the portion size was underwhelming for nearly the same price as other places, I received about half the amount of meat and noodles. Second, the noodles weren t fresh and some parts were actually stiff. The only flavor that stood out was an overwhelming clove smell, which wasn t pleasant at all. To top it off, they forgot to include the coconut ice cream I had ordered. This was my first and definitely my last time ordering from here.

Date: 14 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: 17 hours ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

First time to visit and loved it.

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 4

I got the Twenty Pho Seven Pho - a large fall off the bone beef rib served with cube steak. The pho broth and noodles were excellent - very authentic and probably one of the best I have tasted in the area considering its not a heavy Vietnamese presence. They used fresh noodles instead of the usual frozen dry noodles most restaurants serve. The beef, however, was very chewy and not fall off the bone. Traditional pho is also served with sliced beef and not cube steak, which may have added to the chewy beef consistency. The price is also expensive considering the size of the bowl.

Date: a month ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Really good noodles with great service!

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 1

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

I recently dined at The Alley Noodle Bar and was thoroughly impressed. From the moment we walked in, the staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. The service was prompt, and they went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed. The highlight, of course, was the food. Each dish was a culinary masterpiece, bursting with flavor and expertly prepared. It s clear that the chefs are passionate about their craft. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience, and I can t wait to return!

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

very nice food and service

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Door dashed some Pho. This is the best pho I ve ever had. It s hot and full of flavor with a little spicy without being overpowering. 10/10 will try again!

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

This place was great. Small, cozy inside. We started with the chicken wings which were large and perfectly crispy. No soggy skin here. Then had the garlic noodles and the ribeye pho. Both fantastic. We got shrimp and chicken on the noodles. My husband said the shrimp was amazing. The chicken was flavorful and tender. There were also some yummy pickled carrots on top. The pho itself had a fantastic, rich broth that I couldn t stop eating. The ribeye was shaved thin. The toppings were served on the side, as well as some sauces. The jasmine tea was fresh and delicious. Service was great. We will definitely be back.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

New experience. I am glad I chose to try it. I tried the pho me up, I roll, and garlic and egg fried rice. I initially wanted to try something to make me feel better while not feeling my best. The pho did the trick. The pho: it had different cuts of beef which all seemed overwhelming after a while. I did not like the meatball but the others were ok. The broth flavor was ok but elevated once I added the sauce and lime. I think it needed more sauce and more lime to take it over. All the veggies were good and crisp, the noodles are flat and a bit wide. I do plan to try more options. The roll: I was expecting these to be really crispy and flavorful. The roll was not that crispy. The flavor was good and the roll was well stuffed and not to the point of being too big. The sauce made of ginger and garlic was underwhelming. The garlic and egg fried rice: This was the star of the show. The flavors were on point. It came with an over medium it. Mixing that in with the rice made the rice oowie gooie good. Loved this. I plan to try more items like this. Overall solid and tasty. I recommend and plan to go back.

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Cute little place, brilliant and friendly service, DELICIOUS, MOUTHWATERING FOOD. This is my new favorite pho place!!

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

OMG the brisket pho is amazing!!!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Holy cow. This place was awesome. I personally like the casual atmosphere but the food is anything but. We had the wings, cucumber salad and garlic noodles with shaken beef. Everything was incredibly delicious. The wings were fried to perfection, the cucumber salad was light and flavorful and the noodles were ridiculously garlicky and unctuous. I will be back frequently as I am positive I will dream about that food.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Loved their pho! We will be back!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

We had their What the Pho and it was so good! Friendly staff!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

I love everything about this place, the food is amazing, the employees and owner are very friendly, and it has a comfortable atmosphere. 10/10 in my book

Date: 2 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 2

The server (guy with white hair) seemed seriously unwelcoming, border line racist. food was okay Food

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

The food was phenomenal! Very delicious and had lots of flavor. I got the Risk it Pho Da Brisket and Im glad I picked a good one.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 1

Its pathetic...

Date: 3 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 1

Hector was very rude to me tonight, then threatened to take me outside and fight me. I come here multiple times a week. Victor should be fired. Last time I come here.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 3

Cozy Pho place in McKinney. The Pho is good but doesnt offer variations in spice level. The quantity too is a bit lesser than usual places. And I dont know if it was the day end, but the service wasnt pleasant. But Id give that a benefit of doubt

Date: 4 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Got the Wok, and it was tasty and delicious. Would recommend. If you order online, they dont charge an online fee like other places, so thats a plus! Parking can be limited as they share spaces with a charging station. Food

Date: 4 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 1

Awful customer service. Last week, my son picked up Good Pho To Go which is included of some broth, a few pieces of vegetables and some tofu. They forgot to put the tofu. My son said its not worth it to drive back to the restaurant in the afternoon traffic and get the tofu! Yesterday, my son stopped there to pick up another order of Good Pho To Go and mentioned to them that they forgot to give him tofu last week. The interesting thing is that they admitted they noticed their mistake, they noticed they forgot to add tofu to my sons order, but they didnt offer any compensation at all!!! My son brought the pho home yesterday, and guess what? Again, a part of order was missing!!! This time, my son drove back and showed them how awful their customer service is. We will never go back there again.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 3

I got the Risk it for Da brisket. Food was just alright. Portion size was small and I left hungry. They only had pho available on the day I came. Not sure why and no explanation was given. The tables were dirty and I basically had to clean it myself.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 4

Great place to try a variety of dishes! We loved their tofu spring rolls. The dipping sauce for the egg rolls included pieces of garlic. My soup had spices in it that I m still trying to figure out

Date: 4 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 4

Let me start by saying that my sons were absolutely raving about their meals. My hubby and I were leaning a closer to 4/5 on that front. Even so, there was simply no denying that our server was barely short of ph -nomenal. Having said that, it was a little disappointing to have to request Sriracha, hoisin, and chopsticks. Lastly, on the note of utensils, I wish the soup spoons were glass--like the ones I have at home--but I imagine that could prove quite costly when thinking of not just the potential of having to replace them but also the added tort possibilities within our sometimes sue-happy society.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Great place, great food, great atmosphere. Felt $18.00 for Pho is a little pricey. Other than that, I love the place.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 1

Awful customer service. Rude staff.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Ive been to this new restaurant 2 times so far and each time was a pleasant surprise. The first time I went there, I tried the Pho Me Up! and it came with the wider rice noodle which I preferred and couldnt find in any pho restaurant so far in the DFW area. The soup was very tasty and there was a lot of toppings. The second time I tried their BBH and it was one of the better BBH I had in terms of taste and quality of ingredients. The restaurant was clean and service was great. Since this place is near to my house, I would be visiting again soon.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 1

I would like to speak to Owner (Tuan) how bad the food, service and cleanness was. Let me know when you are available. Just outrageous. Food

Date: 6 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 1

We knew we should ve left when they served the basil leaves that you can put in the pho, and the leaves were wilted and Brown. When we asked for new leaves, the server said this is the way we serve them. The broth was horrid. The meat was tough. The smoked brisket was off. I ordered a Vietnamese coffee that was undrinkable . we told the server who said there was nothing he could do about it and refused to take it off the check. Don t go here. There are better places in this area for pho.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

The Alley Noodle Bar was a pretty nice experience. It was a small, clean and simply decorated restaurant and their pho was amazing! Their broth was good and their noodles chewy. I would in my preference prefer the thinner noodles but it was still one good bowl of pho. The meat was nice and tender. However, for the portion, the pho is a little pricey. overall would come back when craving a bowl of pho. :)

Date: 6 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

What a great find. Great pho. Meaty and tasty. Just took my fiance and she loved it Food : 5/5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 1

Date: 7 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

I love this place. I always get the What the pho and its the best.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

The brisket Pho was amazing!! Terence the manager was really great and took good care of us. New favorite Pho spot.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 1

RUDE OWNER. LOUSY FOOD. SMALL PORTIONS. OVER-PRICED. Expect to see this place to close eventually.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 2

We ve been here a few times already and it has been delicious. But unfortunately today did sit right w me. Order the Banh Mi Pork Sandwich very disappointed w that one thinnnn long strip of pork had more veggies that I barely could taste the pork in there. The Wha The Pho is my Favorite here but today I guess they are having a bad day the whole top of pho was over powered by green onion and cilantro to fill at least 5-6 bowls of pho . I know they can do better .

Date: 7 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Delicious food! The house made sauce that comes with the shrimp. It s like a honey mustard wasabi concoction. Now mind you I have no clue what it actually is but that s what it was giving and it was bomb! Chicken wings, nice, crispy and the sauce delicious either way the pickled veg. I had the PhoSizzle which was super delicious! This will easily become my new favorite Pho spot!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

I visited the noodle bar not really knowing what to expect, I ordered a banh mi and some pho, my goodness it was best Ive had! The meat is so flavorful and tender, the service is nice, the set up is nice, the food is sooooo good. The price wasnt bad at all either! I only wished they had a bigger location but otherwise love this place and will be returning soon!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Nice environment, great service, my go-to spot for pho whenever I want some. Pho Me Up is my regular order.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 3

Food is good Front desk guy attitude could be better. Food

Date: 8 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Great service! And food is super delicious!! Definitely returning to try something different!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Lovely Pho on a cold winter night my son had WhatthePho and I had goodPhoU.. we also had the Vietnamese coffee. That was not for me. The girl behind the counter was also friendly. Both of us enjoyed our dinner date.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

This was delicious. The veggie pho with mushroom broth was excellent!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Cute little noodle bar, food was delicious and filling without being heavy. Had many healthy options that were incredibly flavorful! Will go back again!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

The pho was very good and service was good. Its the typical strip shopping center type location, so although it was clean there was nothing special about the atmosphere.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Best pho I ve had in years!!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

The best PHO in town! Cute place to dine.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Best pho in McKinney! Fresh meat & vegetables thick noodles (good for reheating) broth is flavorful!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Chicken pho with veggies was awesome! Big carrots though- nice staff

Date: 10 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

The Alley Noodle Bar is a nice, quaint haven for great Vietnamese cuisine in McKinney. The interior is quite cozy and much cleaner than many of its contemporaries. The utensils were also of much higher quality than usual restaurants, in terms of chopsticks and conventional metal tools. They also serve alcohol which is an instant plus in my book! The service is also impeccable; the people there were welcoming.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Great food and excellent customer service. Thank you...

Date: 10 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Good ambiance, good service, small and cozy place with delicious food.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 1

I ve tried to like this place, every time I ve ordered has been very underwhelming. Not only do they fail at giving you everything in the meal when doing a takeout, we also ended up getting massive stomach aches from the chicken breast. Egg was way undercooked as well. Could be old meat or improper food handling.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

I am a pho enthusiast and have gone to several different places but this one has by far been the best in the DFW area. Comparable to the pho in Vietnam!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

The flavors in the food are awesome. Staff and service was impeccable.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Pho is more than soup, and Alley Noodle Bar more than Pho. The food quality, preparation and presentation are the primary strengths, and from the first taste you will see that is all that matters. We frequently dine here. The appetizers are exceptional.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Great selection of Pho dishes. They re all authentic made to order. Always enjoy eating this delicious comfort food

Date: 11 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

The best Pho in my life, so flavored and brisket is super yummy. Will come again for sure! Parking: A lot of place where u can park your car

Date: 11 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Im so happy to finally have found a great Pho place! The summer rolls are actually correctly made with glass noodles, herbs and choice of protein. I also got the pho with chicken. Everything is fresh and tasty. I love this place. Food

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Cozy small spot with pretty good Vietnamese dishes and coffee.

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

I had a craving for some Vietnamese rice dish, but my wife didnt feel like cooking at midnight (FYI, I cant cook, so I do all cleaning). Found this place on Google Map the next day. Very pleased with what I ordered (the wok with grilled porkchop). The rice cooked and fried perfectly, not oily, not dried. Had a nice balance in soy flavor/fragrance and not clumping together. Porkchop was marinade and grilled just right, moist, and fresh. Friendly service, nice outdoor tables to enjoy during cool weather. I will definitely come back for other dishes.

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Everything we ve had here is fantastic. All of the food is great and we come here quite often

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 1

.. there is a reason you don t see Vietnamese customers. Too modern. I got the bun Bo hue, popcorn chicken, and oodles of noodles. All of that was a big joke. The bun Bo hue literally taste like pho broth and not even spicy. The popcorn chicken was a disgrace to the chicken that died. Was it even chicken? The server was on a phone call and had it on speaker.

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Delicious! irolls were perfection. Beef Pho was super flavorful!

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Pork Bahn mi was super flavorful and delicious. Fried tofu was light and crispy. Food was ready on time when I walked in though I did have to wade through a small crowd to get it as the restaurant is on the smaller size and was in the middle of lunch rush. Very tasty and Ill definitely order again. Vegetarian options: Fried tofu as well as tofu as substitute in entrees/bahn mi Parking: Spots in front of restaurant were all occupied so I had to part around back

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

I love the fresh flavors of this restaurant! My favorite is the garlic noodles and shaken beef. The portion is enough for two lunches! The beef is tender and very tasty. Yummy!

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

yum yum

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

We love The Alley! Our favorite pho

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Excellent places, great food 100% recommended

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Went in alone on a Sunday around 5pm. So happy to have an empty place! Was greeted right away by an old man who seem to be the owner. He was friendly, quick service and recommended i try the special stir fry pho, which i did. Service great, food great, price ok. The only problem i had was the cleanliness of the dinning area. I sat alone by the front door/window and the window seal was very dirty. Filled with dead bugs, dust and dirt. Overall i love this place every time im in town visiting family i have to eat here.

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Our favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the area, by far! Its extremely authentic. Ive noticed that since we found this place, I havent cooked pho at home myself, just easier to go eat there, especially if its just the two of us. The beef pho is amazing, the noodles are fresh and the broth is always on point. So glad we dont have to drive from McKinney all the way to Garland for good Vietnamese food!

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

God like Pho. They import their noodle, and have genuine broth. It is almost a crime to add saice to the broth here because it ia ao good! Come try their newest dish, a combination of a BBQ favorite and Pho Risk it Pho the Brisket

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

A great bowl of pho and noodles.

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

The food here is great and full of flavor. Its a new place and very nice and clean. Love that my pho always comes out piping hot!

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

We LOVE eating here! Our very favorite Pho we ve found after trying all the places around. Service is excellent and the food is amazing!

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Love the pho here tastes just like home! Recommend to the fullest!

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

omg! the best flavorsome pho I have ever had!! I didnt even need to add hoisen sauce or anything. it was perfect the way it was and it is tasty down to the bottom of the bowl! I got the brisket and husband got the ribeye! so glad its close to home! the service is awesome very kind people! love it new fav spot

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 4

The vibe and aesthetic are on point. The prices reflect the upscale intentions, the food is good but slightly misses the mark in a few places - especially for the cost. The PHO the Love of God had all the ingredients we normally prefer so that s what was ordered. The noodles were the L or XL size pho noodles. Multiple areas of them were clumped (stuck)together, but they were cooked properly otherwise. Many restaurants use M size, not sure it matters. What does matter is that the broth was lacking some of the spice notes you normally find in a good broth. You do get a nice setup of Thai Basil, jalapeños, and fresh bean sprouts. The upscale nature of the restaurant means you have to ask for sriracha and hoisin to dip your meat in. It s not on the table. And the classy dishwasher safe chopsticks aren t nearly as useful in pho as the cheap single use ones that actually have texture. The Saigon spring rolls were good as was the peanut sauce - but at $7.99 it s way too expensive for such a small portion. Maybe 3 (small ish) rolls would have made it feel ok. Most of the places in the area charge 4.99 or less for much larger portions of the same quality. The oodles of noodles was also good. The iRoll that comes chopped up inside might be one of the best egg rolls we ve had in a long time. They probably could get more caramelization on the grilled pork, but it was tender for sure. Finally, the popcorn chicken bites were also good. Lightly breaded, comes out hot. And based on all the kids in the restaurant - they re a hit from ages 3 to 15 :-) The names of the items on the menu are definitely pretty funny - I ll give them that.

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Very good food especially the shake beef

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Most excellent Pho!

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Great food , we needed a great Vietnamese restaurant in McKinney

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

The ribeye was SO TENDER I had the Just Pho You and it was delicious, with thick noodles and the most tender beef. Highly recommend!

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 1

They close at 930 not 10. I went at 938 pm and they looked at me and smirked no . I said we have 20 min, still right ? Awesome biz for a Friday night especially a place that just opened

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 1

the owner is super rude, never go this place

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Ordered bhan mi and garlic noodles. Both were great. Love how they cook their meats. Never disappoints!

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Got the veggie pho and veggie spring rolls. I love this place.

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Good Oodles of Noodles try today with lemongrass stir fried Ribeye beef. Its awesome must try it

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 2

Came here because a friend recommended it. We ordered the Banhmi, a pho, and noodles with chicken. The pho and noodles were so so, and at almost $16 per plate, my expectations were high. The banhmi was priced appropriately at around $7, and it was yummy. Everything else was bland and overpriced. With so many other options around, I would go somewhere else to eat. I mean $16 for noodles?! Come on! For that price, Id expect the food to be outstanding, and this place just didnt do it for us.

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 2

The food food was overpriced, and it didnt taste very good.

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

It was delicious. Slow cooked broth brings the PHO flavors out. I had the rice dish with pork and I will continue to get that on every visit now. Large portion sizes. Lots of broth. There is one noodle dish without broth that is available. There are two or three rice dishes. The owner is really nice. It was great chatting with him and their cooking process. Wheelchair accessibility: There is wheelchair accessibility.

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 4

The clean, modern ambiance is a plus while the EDM music was irritating and diminished the experience. The food was quite tasty, but at $15 to $19 per bowl, it definitely needed to be.

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Funny and friendly staff, comfortable dining area and every time we visit and try different menu items, they are DELICIOUS and authentic! YUM. So glad this spot is here!

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 4

The food is pretty pricey here but is worth it. I would definitely suggest that you order ahead because it will take a while for them to have your order ready.

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 4

Very good food. Highly recommended

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Delicious! Will definitely be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

We really enjoy the food here, and they care about their customers. They have a unique approach with their take on traditional staples, or you can customize dishes to your liking. Weve used Door Dash but usually pick up. It would be nice if they had dedicated parking for carry-out, as the lot can get crowded. Most recently, I unpacked my order and found an ingredient we had specifically asked to be excluded due to allergies - mistakes happen - not a huge deal. I called to let them know, and the (owner/manager?) immediately took ownership and personally drove a replacement to our house just minutes later. I was really impressed by the response on a night when their business was rather busy. Excellent customer service!

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 4

New, clean and they sell fresh sugar cane! Food is good, the electric car charging stations is a plus!

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 4

Love garlic noodles & shrimp

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

This place is yummy!! I came here with my son while our Tesla charged and it did not disappoint! Very small, but felt very quaint, cozy, and welcoming. The staff was professional, friendly, and very accommodating. We will deff be returning!

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

This review is for delivery. Since moving to the area from the NW, I ve been missing authentic flavorful grilled Vietnamese pork and wings. I decided to order their Oodles of Noodles and their wings. They were the bomb! I could not stop eating. Perfectly cooked and awesome flavor. Would love to eat here more often if the prices were better. I m not use to seeing prices over $12 for these kind of dishes

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 3

Pretty pricey for lunch

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

PHOnomenal! This place just opened it looks like, but I ll be back for sure. I was feeling under the weather and just wanted noodles and broth, and this was perfect! The broth was fragrant and complex and delicious. Noodles were maybe just a tad bit on the chewy side for me, but they held their structure nicely. Interior is small but nicely decorated and clean. 5 stars from me!

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 4

It wasnt super delicious, but it was edible, fusion style!

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 4

Amazing! The best pho and vermicelli (they called it something else here) that Ive ever had! I had been looking for a good place and I found it! Minus one star because we walked in, confused on whether we sit or wait to be seated.. we werent greeted, so we just sat down. The guy gave us the menus and walked away.. my husband had a question about the menu, tried asking him, the guy told him to sit and wait. Afterwards, we were helped by someone else. Outside of that, Im impressed by this place!

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Finally found a decent pho place close to Frisco and will definitely be visiting again. I think the beef was standard, not blown away but also not disappointed. The broth was fantastic - felt lighter tasting than most and not super salty or beefy. I appreciate they split the regular noodles and extra noodles in a separate bag so you know you actually got more. Spring rolls and and fried rolls were delicious. The wings were really good too and not tiny.

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 3

Its a small shop with a relatively quaint, and pleasant atmosphere, if a bit crowded. The food is good, but in that very Americanized way, which for me keeps it from being remarkable in any way. The service is friendly, prompt, and accommodating, I wish I could give this place more stars, but in the end the flavors are just not there for me.

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Very good and friendly service!! Will come back

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

I don t know where to start . but this is by far the best pho I have ever had I ve tried places in San Antonio, H-town, Dallas, and a bunch of other places. Must try and the price is worth it

Date: 2 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

I really enjoyed my lunch in this modern Vietnamese restaurant. The spring rolls were so refreshing, the wings were the best I ve tried for a very long time! The pork chop was so juicy and flavorful! Besides that, I m so impressed with the efficient attentive service, thank you so much for making my day even better!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 4

The pho here is good but a little pricey. The broth could be delicious but unfortunately is fairly watered down. Noodles are perfectly done.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 4

Giant bowls of pho. Tastes pretty good. The shrimp appetizers are the best.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 1

Food coming order was mess and the server was unkind.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

First time at this new restaurant in my neighborhood. Everything was sooo good. Great service too. I highly recommend this place if youre in the area. I had Saigon Spring Rolls, Cucumber Salad and UnPhogettable with Chicken and extra vegetables. Delicious!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Had The Wok, full of flavor, very delicious! Will back to try more menu items UPDATE: I went back a 2nd time and this time got The Wok with the shaken beef (I think that s what it s called. Oh man ..so good! Meat was so tender!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Finally came tonight and the food was delicious. We got fried rice and pho. Both were flavorful and good portions. The decor is also super cute. What was the most impressive is the gentleman working single handedly taking orders, busing tables, mobile orders and takeout, and serving food. The 1 hour we were there we watched him working non stop multitasking serving at least 20 customers that passed through. He did a great job, but might be wise to get him some help before burnout.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

This is hands down the best Vietnamese food I ve had. Great service and awesome menu. This is my second visit and it s been just as good as the first, certainly not my last!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

First time eating here and the pho was delicious!! My wife really enjoyed it and she loved the wings! Definitely our new go to place for pho!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Best Pho I ve ever had. It was mega fresh.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Amazing. Great staff and super fresh and flavorful

Date: 2 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Solid pho! Highly recommended

Date: 2 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Excellent food..good price..

Date: 2 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 3

Its a bit pricey for the portion that I got. Pho is cooked and presented in a new way for the audiences. The broth is almost on point but its still missing that special taste, not MSG of course.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Good serving size, good seating and great pho! Friendly owner too!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Great service, food is even better! Five stars and *chefs kiss* amazing!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Finally! A good bowl of pho where you don t have to drive across state lines! Great service and the food even better. You won t be disappointed. A hidden gem!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

The menu is very nice and simple! Every item Ive tried has been very tasty.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Delicious Pho! The play on words for the dish names crack me up.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

This was our second time here and it did not disappoint. The food is DELICIOUS and service is quick. Highly recommend Kid-friendliness: They offer high chairs and a kids menu. But if you have smaller kids, the serving sizes are large enough to share.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Ordered What the pho! Delicious!!! Broth was very flavorful. Also ordered The Wok, if you re craving some good fried rice this will hit the spot. The pho here beats anything in Garland/Richardson area. The noodles had flavor

Date: 2 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 1

rude staff and owner :/ they were very degrading and food was mediocre. not worth your money

Date: 2 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 4

Went there after its soft opening. Broth was tasty, didnt feel thirsty afterwards like experienced from some pho places. Beef wasnt the most tender but acceptable. Wings were crispy, sauce flavorful as well. Prices a bit high all things considered. Ordered iced coffee but not available, was given a bottled water for free. Worth to try if you havent been.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Best Pho place in McKinney. I highly recommend this place.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Great service. Got our food super fast. Owner was very friendly, and the food was very delicious. I would recommend coming here.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Great tasty food, the broths were great and we had left over to take home! I hope the quality stays the same.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Very good. We tried the BBH soup and the Oodles of Noodles and the Saigon Spring Rolls. My favorite was the Oodles. It had a char-grilled flavor that was tasty. The Thai Tea was also flavorful!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Flavor were on point. The wok is my favorite entree, the pork or chicken leg version. The fried rice was very good and all Flavia balanced well. The pork chop was a bit charred around the fat but not bad enough that a quick scrape didn t fix.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

First off, the owner is friendly, informative and awesome. I have tried all the pho varieties and each are great! Can t say enough about the food here. I love this place. I now eat here at least once a week. Great place!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Was craving pho and came upon this place. Did not know they are brand new and have only been open for a few weeks. Loved the pho! We tried the What The Pho and the popcorn fried chicken (I think is what it was called). Will definitely be back to try the Oodles of Noodles and other specialties they have.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

We tried this spot on a whim. Everything we had was great. We had the chicken pho and bbh, both delicious. Fried tofu appetizer was delicious as well. Service was on point and the owner was friendly!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

We visited for a late lunch last week. The waiter was extremely helpful, and the pho was delicious. The restaurant itself was new and spotless. My ten year old ate pho for the first time here.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 1

Ive been here twice. Ive tried their garlic noodles and eggrolls which were decent before. Well I went back today and ordered the wok with shaken beef. Im so disappointed, especially since its so pricey here. My fried egg was still raw on the top, not the yolk but there was a huge glob of the white on top completely uncooked. And then I got to the beef and it was shockingly super easy to chew. So I got suspicious and just bit half way through.... the beef is literally raw inside! What the heck! And I dont mean its done medium ....its literally raw. Only the outside was brown. I didnt notify the restaurant because I didnt have time to go back today. What a disappointment.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 1

Advertised online and on the door that they open 10am so I get there at 10:30am it was still closed. Finally a worker shows up hangs out at the door smoking. He tells me and another customer to come back in half hour. Thank you for wasting my time and gas for nothing

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Soooo good! I left with a happy full belly. Going back for lunch.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

I ordered thru grub hub and there were no options for modifications, so I called to ask if I could have beef broth instead of mushroom broth with my veggie pho. Im not a vegetarian I just enjoy the veggies in my soup. They were very busy and my order still sent with mushroom broth instead of beef. I called the restaurant and Twan was super sweet and understanding when I told him I couldnt leave to pick it up because I have covid. This is day 3 for me and I havent had an appetite till today. He actually sent his girl friend to bring the right broth. He even called to see how things came out?! I feel like a new person after eating finally, and it was so delicious! Everything was spot on and I found my new spot! I am blown away by the efforts Twan and his girl friend put forth to get me that pho! Much appreciated and sorry if I spelled your name wrong. You have a return customer! Thank you!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Yum! I enjoy good food at a fair price without waiting for a table or service. The Alley Noodle Bar is a real find. Finally something close thats not burgers, Tex-Mex or pizza. Staff is polite and courteous. Ive had dinner 3 times there so far and am looking forward to my next visit. If youre looking to treat yourself or feeling the need for something different - look no further than - The Alley Noodle Bar! Oh - if you dont know what to get ask or try the Oddles of Noodles :)

Date: 2 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Alley Noodle Bar has wonderful food. We eat there often, and it s great every time. It s really nice to see new places in our area opening. The owners are very nice and always pleasant. It s a must go!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Good customer service, good food, good atmosphere. Thanks for hosting us tonight. Wagu Steak was delicious.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Tasty noodles at a decent price. Best pho Ive had in McKinney.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

We were excited to see the Noodle bar was open so stopped in for lunch. We were greeted and given menus. The atmosphere was chill no pressure. It really is an alley width sized restaurant, but the layout still felt spaced out, comfortable. The design also looks good for takeout. We ordered Twenty PHO Seven and Comon chicken and rice dish. The Pho broth was full and flavorful. The ingredients were fresh and it came with lots of perfectly cooked noodles. I was a bit disappointed in the amount of meat on the beef rib. I was expecting Texas BBQ Beef with some meat, however this was more fat/collagen rather than protein. I really would have like a chunk of meat on the rib. It was pretty much a big bone. Other than that it was delicious. The rice dish was really good as well. The fried rice was well seasoned and had good wok hei. The chicken was well marinated and was bursting with juicy flavor. I look forward to eating here again, trying more dishes, and ordering takeout!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at The Alley. The food was amazingly good. My favorite was the Nuoc Mat. Its a tea made from artichoke and pandan leaves. It was so refreshing. I also tried the House Special-The Back Alley Wings. They were cooked to perfection and the sauce made it that much better. Soooo Good:) Im definitely going back to try the other items on the menu

Date: 2 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Tuan is an amazing owner and loves to get to know you. If you want an intimate dining experience with authentic Vietnamese flavors this is a great place to check out!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Great food, great people, great service I will definitely be visiting again!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 2

Over priced, poor service and the quality of the food was underwhelming. We are an avid noodle loving family. This will NOT be one of our go to spots.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

My fiancé and I stopped for dinner and everything was fantastic! We will definitely be coming back to try some more soon!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Really yummy! I ordered the wok which ended up being a whole crispy chicken thigh and a sunny side up egg with some veggies to cleanse the palate. Filled me up for a decent price and the sevice was great.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Amazing food! Very very flavorful

Date: 2 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

The food here is delicious! We ordered the iRoll, the Wok with salmon, and the Oodles of Noodles with beef. Everything was great...we will definitely be back!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Came during the soft opening. Ordered to go but the restaurant is super cute and worth dining in if you can. I ordered the What the Pho and really enjoyed it! Everything was packed perfectly! The owner was super sweet and very personable. I will definitely be back!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Had such a great experience! The food was so flavorful and delicious, I already can t wait to try more items from the menu!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Still soft opening so the menu are limited. I ordered the shaken beef fried rice and was impressed!!! You don t normally find this type of authentic flavor here around McKinney/Allen area. I m sooo glad we finally have a good Vietnamese fusion restaurant in McKinney. Will be back to try their pho soon.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

They just had their soft open today! Limited Menu. Not a problem for us at all! We had the pork chop and spicy beef and pork soup! Both were delicious and fresh! The owner is so sweet and overall just a great experience! Check it out!

Date: 2 years ago