My roomie and I spent 45 minutes driving around Gretna tonight trying to find Pho Tau Bay . . . we ended up going to Nine Roses instead and had a great meal, but I still want to get banh mi soon. I tried to use Google maps, but... (2 replies, last updated by midcity October 5, 2008)

I like Pho 79, up the street from Pho Tau Bay, next to Seafood Palace. (4 replies, last updated by Fudist August 1, 2009)

Heard from the PTB folks that the westbank location would possibly reopen in a few weeks. Apparently they’re waiting on the landlord to fix a few holes in the roof...good news, no? (1 reply, last updated by Robert December 20, 2005)

tau bay had a branch here..but I knew that a few have closed after Katrina. I tried to hunt it down, but no luck. I drove by Vietnam Cuisine at 3808 Veteran’s Blvd. My standards for pho are not high...when I’m... (15 replies, last updated by Hungry Celeste June 19, 2008)

everyone!) and I decided to hit a few places. Here we go: Pho Tau Bay (3610 W. 1st St.) - I found some ramblings on this place, but not too much concrete, but I read they were a banh cuon specialist, so I decided to try it... (38 replies, last updated by Lau December 31, 2008)

finally got home and Viet food sounded pretty damn good after my last trip. I tried to round it out with a few different dishes, so I could get some variety. I ended up hitting Pho Tau Bay (3rd time), Vien Dong (2nd time), Pho... (12 replies, last updated by Lau December 29, 2008)

at Vung Tau II recognize us and laugh that we drive from across the bay, but sometimes it is nice to have an old standby, and that is what VTII is for us. (4 replies, last updated by katya October 13, 2006)

. Since moving back to the Bay Area, I’ve eaten at the Viet establishments around Grand Century Mall a couple of times now; however, nothing came close to the synchronicity I felt at Vung Tau. I was so happy to see that even... (11 replies, last updated by pilinut February 3, 2007)

but overcooked meats Pho Tau Bay - bland broth, too much msg, tender breast, free range available Pho Lan – bland broth, dry stringy breast, tender dark meat Super Eggroll – bland broth but a “nice n healthy”... (7 replies, last updated by DezzerSF January 7, 2009)

by relatives of the managers of Vung Tau, in Palo Alto. The color scheme is soothing greens and golds. Service has been upgraded, as well. While the service before was always speedy and efficient, not many of the waitstaff could... (8 replies, last updated by friendly guy September 11, 2005)

I met with a few hounds today for a lingering weekday lunch at what is currently my favorite all-around Viet restaurant in the South Bay, Vung Tau (www.vungtaurestaurant.com). Six of us sampled seven dishes, and I must say, my... (19 replies, last updated by Carb Lover September 25, 2005)

had it when in New Orleans. I did some research and it looks like there are several outlets of Pho Tau Bay? It also looks like the westbank has several Vietnamese restaurants but that post was pre Katrina. Thanks! (8 replies, last updated by JGrey November 21, 2006)

have 3 visits worth of notes. http://www.chowhound.com/topics/43616#213654 8. Pho My (14) 5499 Snell Ave., San Jose http://www.chowhound.com/topics/43593#213498 9. Pho Tau Bay (12.5) 454 Keyes St., San Jose Ok but not worth returning (6 replies, last updated by eatzalot April 30, 2007)

I haven’t found exceptional Pho in NYC yet. Being a bay area native I’m accustomed to a strong broth with good quality meat. The only place where I’ve had a reasonable pho as of yetsofar has been a vietnamese... (2 replies, last updated by zwilliams December 18, 2006)

Thanks for the introducing me to Pho 2000. I took my wife there Friday night. We ate pho and Bo Bay Mon- which is the first time we’ve ever seen it offered in New England. The food and service were good. Pho 2000 is at the... (7 replies, last updated by fatboy October 22, 2001)