Pho Gyu – Vietnamese
Pho Gyu invites diners into a vibrant space where the sizzle of the fryer and the fragrance of fresh herbs signal a playful, modern take on Asian comfort food. Golden, shatteringly crisp wings tossed in bold glazes—ranging from the ethereal sweetness of "Angels" to the fiery kick of "Hell"—anchor a menu of delicate, hand-rolled appetizers that celebrate the perfect balance of heat and crunch. Each bite, from the intricate texture of netted shrimp rolls to the earthy richness of taro-filled egg rolls, offers a spirited dining experience that feels both familiar and excitingly new.
4960 Telephone Road, Ventura CA 93003 https://phogyu.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Mo-Th - Sunday
- 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its well-prepared cuisine and pleasant environment, guests frequently highlight Pho as a perfect choice for special occasions. Diners rave about the excellent quality of the food and specifically praise the delicious desserts that
Menu
Appetizers
- Crispy Wings (5pcs): Seasoned crispy and tender fried chicken wings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings of Angels (5pcs): Crispy fried chicken wings coated in sweet garlic soy dressing, topped with sesame seeds Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings of Hell (5pcs): Crispy fried chicken wings coated with spicy volcano sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings of Western (5pcs): Crispy fried chicken wings coated with western sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Taro Egg Rolls: Pork, vermicelli, taro, and vegetables, served with fish sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Veggie Egg Rolls: Vermicelli, cabbage, green beans, carrots, mushroom and onion, served with fish sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Dumplings: Chicken dumplings served with house chili oil sauce (contains peanuts) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Chicken Dumplings: Chicken dumplings with cilantro and onions, served with house chili oil sauce (contains peanuts) Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Spring Rolls: Shrimp, lean brisket, and fresh vegetables wrapped in rice paper (contains peanuts) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Netted Shrimp Spring Rolls: Minced shrimp in fine netting wrap, served with sweet chili sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame: Steamed soybeans with salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Croquette: Vegetables and mashed potato coated in breadcrumbs and fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Banh Mi
- Wagyu Beef Banh Mi: Cucumber, cilantro, pickled carrots, fresh jalapeño, house dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Banh Mi: Cucumber, cilantro, pickled carrots, fresh jalapeño, house dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Pork Banh Mi: Cucumber, cilantro, pickled carrots, fresh jalapeño, house dressing Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Banh Mi: Cucumber, cilantro, pickled carrots, fresh jalapeño, house dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soy Glazed Pork Banh Mi: Cucumber, cilantro, pickled carrots, fresh jalapeño, house dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Pho
- Pho Gyu 101: Lean brisket, cilantro, white onions, jalapeño, and green onions in wagyu bone broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Beef Pho: Wagyu beef and lean brisket, cilantro, white onions, jalapeño, and green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Pho: Beef ribs and brisket, cilantro, white onions, jalapeño, and green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Beef Toro Pho: Beef belly, cilantro, white onions, jalapeño, and green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho Gyu 301: Wagyu beef, tendon, and meatball, cilantro, white onions, jalapeño, and green onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special Spicy Pho: Spicy wok sautéed bean sprouts, green onions, choice of protein, cilantro, white onions, jalapeño Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pho: House made chicken broth, cilantro, white onions, jalapeño, and green onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Pho: Shrimp, cilantro, white onions, jalapeño, and green onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Miso Wagyu Pho: Spicy miso broth, wagyu beef, lean brisket, sesame chili oil, cilantro, white onions, jalapeño Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Pho: Miso vegetable broth, tofu, assorted seasonal vegetables, cilantro, white onions, jalapeño Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Vermicelli
- Wagyu Beef Vermicelli: Lettuce, cucumbers, bean sprouts, pickled carrots, daikon, peanuts, scallions, fish sauce, and egg roll Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Pork Vermicelli: Lettuce, cucumbers, bean sprouts, pickled carrots, daikon, peanuts, scallions, fish sauce, and egg roll Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Vermicelli: Lettuce, cucumbers, bean sprouts, pickled carrots, daikon, peanuts, scallions, fish sauce, and egg roll Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Vermicelli: Lettuce, cucumbers, bean sprouts, pickled carrots, daikon, peanuts, scallions, fish sauce, and egg roll Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special Vermicelli: Wagyu beef and shrimp, lettuce, cucumbers, bean sprouts, pickled carrots, daikon, peanuts, scallions, fish sauce, and egg roll Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Plates
- Wagyu Beef Bulgogi Rice Plate: Wagyu beef in garlic soy sauce, served with salad and pickled veggies Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soy Glazed Pork Rice Plate: Pork in sweet soy sauce, served with salad and pickled veggies Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Pork Rice Plate: Pork in house spicy sauce, served with salad and pickled veggies Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Rice Plate: Chicken in garlic soy sauce, served with salad and pickled veggies Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Rice Plate: Shrimp served with salad and pickled veggies Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Fried Rice: Mixed vegetable fried rice with scrambled eggs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Macaron Ice Cream: Green Tea, Mango, Vanilla, Coffee, or Strawberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream Cup: Ube, Strawberry, Cookies & Cream, or Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Iced Green Tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Iced Peach Tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Soft Drinks: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta
- Fresh Lemonade with Lychee Jelly: Strawberry, Mango, or Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Vietnamese Coffee
- Thai Iced Tea: Regular or Green Tea
- Sparkling Water: Evian or Perrier
- Iced Strawberry Matcha with Lychee Jelly Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Iced Mango Matcha with Lychee Jelly Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bottled Beer: Sapporo, Modelo
- Non-Alcoholic Beer: Corona Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Bottled Sake: Sho Chiku Bai Ginjo, Sho Chiku Bai Creme De Sake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- White Wine (Glass): Chardonnay Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Extras
- Extra Noodle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Extra Brisket Meat
- Extra Wagyu Meat Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Extra Beef Toro Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Extra Shrimp Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Extra Tofu Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Extra Meatballs
- Extra Tendon
Frequently Asked Questions about Pho Gyu
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Customers frequently praise the pho, crispy wings, and delicious desserts, while menu highlights include Wagyu beef banh mi and shrimp spring rolls.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly Vietnamese restaurant offers a pleasant environment frequently highlighted by guests as a perfect choice for special occasions.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Pho Gyu is a budget-friendly ($) restaurant offering affordable Vietnamese cuisine and modern Asian comfort food.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates mixed diets with vegan, keto, gluten-free, and dairy-free options like veggie egg rolls, brisket, and rice plates.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers celebrate the well-prepared cuisine and pleasant environment, frequently praising the excellent food quality and delicious desserts for special occasions.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports numerous diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, and low-carb across various Vietnamese dishes.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers rave about the excellent food quality, delicious desserts, and pleasant environment, frequently highlighting it as a perfect choice for special occasions.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Pho Gyu offers a vibrant, modern atmosphere with a pleasant environment frequently highlighted as a perfect choice for special occasions.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided data for Pho Gyu does not include specific hours of operation for this budget-friendly Vietnamese restaurant.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Pho Gyu stands out for its modern Vietnamese comfort food, featuring Wagyu beef specialties, diverse wing flavors, and exceptional desserts.
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