Pho Mama – Vietnamese
The air at Pho Mama is thick with the intoxicating scent of lemongrass and the smoky perfume of meats caramelizing over a searing flame. Vibrant plates arrive crowned with golden-yolked fried eggs and succulent grilled pork, while the kitchen’s energy is captured in the aromatic steam of wok-fried garlic noodles. It is a lively haven of bold, charred flavors where every bite of tender short rib offers a soulful and deeply satisfying embrace.
1630, Decoto Road, Union City, CA, 94587 +15109520118 https://www.phomama.net/0Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Pho Mama
Dairy-Free at Pho Mama
Pho Mama in Union City has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Steak, Extra Grilled Chicken (One Piece) and Extra Shrimp (Four Pieces). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Pho Mama
Pho Mama in Union City has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Steak, Extra Grilled Chicken (One Piece) and Extra Shrimp (Four Pieces). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Pho Mama
Pho Mama in Union City has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Shrimp (Four Pieces), One Bowl of Beef Ball (S) and Extra Beef Ball. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Pho Mama
Pho Mama in Union City has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Steak, Extra Beef Ball and One Dish of Garlic Noodle (S). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Pho Mama
Pho Mama in Union City has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Beef Ball. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Pho Mama
Pho Mama in Union City has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Shrimp (Four Pieces) and Extra Beef Ball. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Pho Mama
Pho Mama in Union City has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Extra Beef Ball. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Pho Mama
Pho Mama in Union City has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including One Dish of Garlic Noodle (S) and Exchange Steamed Rice to Noodle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Pho Mama
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Beef Short Ribs | 0.2 g | 68.1 g |
| Extra BBQ Pork Chop (One Piece) | 41.1 g | 62.3 g |
| Extra Grilled Chicken (One Piece) | 32.4 g | 52.4 g |
| Extra Beef Ball | 5.4 g | 43.5 g |
| Extra Shrimp (Four Pieces) | 15.8 g | 41.7 g |
| Grilled Pork Chop | 5.9 g | 25.9 g |
| Exchange Steamed Rice to Noodle | 86.4 g | 25.3 g |
| Wok Fried Garlic Noodle | 44.9 g | 20.1 g |
| Exchange Rice to Fried Rice | 44.4 g | 12.4 g |
| Grilled Lemongrass Chicken | 16.1 g | 2.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Rice Plates
- Grilled Slice of Pork - $14.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Slice of Pork and Fried Egg - $16.45 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Pork Chop - $14.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Pork Chop and Fried Egg - $16.45 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Pork Chop Combo - $18.95: Grilled pork chop, fried egg, grilled shrimp, and eggrolls Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Lemongrass Chicken - $14.95 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Lemongrass Chicken and Fried Egg - $16.45
- Grilled Lemongrass Combo - $18.95: Grilled lemongrass chicken, fried egg, grilled shrimp, and eggrolls Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach
- Grilled Beef Short Ribs - $18.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Wok Fried Garlic Noodles
- Wok Fried Garlic Noodle - $12.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Exchange Steamed Rice to Noodle - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Exchange Rice to Fried Rice - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Extra Steak - $5.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Banh Pho (Steamed Noodle) - $4.5
- One Bowl of Fried Rice (S) - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Extra Grilled Chicken (One Piece) - $5.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Extra BBQ Pork Chop (One Piece) - $5.5
- Extra Shrimp (Four Pieces) - $5.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- One Dish of Garlic Noodle (S) - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- One Bowl of Beef Ball (S) - $6.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Extra Beef Ball - $3.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Pho Mama
- Is Pho Mama dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Pho Mama has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Steak, Extra Grilled Chicken (One Piece) and Extra Shrimp (Four Pieces).
- What can I eat at Pho Mama on a dairy-free diet?
- Extra Steak, Extra Grilled Chicken (One Piece) and Extra Shrimp (Four Pieces) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Pho Mama have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including One Dish of Garlic Noodle (S) and Exchange Steamed Rice to Noodle.
- Is Pho Mama gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Pho Mama?
- Grilled Beef Short Ribs, at roughly 68.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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