Pho Lao Kitchen Der

4.8 ( 138 reviews )
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$10–20
3043 Boones Creek Rd #105-3, Johnson City, TN 37615, United States
+1 423-929-2929

Pho Lao Kitchen Der, a charming Thai restaurant located in Johnson City, Tennessee, has quickly garnered a reputation for its authentic and flavorful dishes. With a menu that features tantalizing items like beef pho, crab fried rice, Panang curry, and lemongrass pad Thai, this eatery delights its patrons with freshness and quality. Ashley Berry-Horne raved about the crab fried rice, describing it as a "textural masterpiece," while Misty McKinney praised the house pho and pad see ew for their outstanding flavors and freshness.

The restaurant's ambiance creates a warm dining experience, with quick and friendly service reported consistently. Patrick Biggar highlighted the pride the owners take in their offerings, noting the freshness of ingredients in both dine-in and carryout options. The spring rolls and mango sticky rice were favorites, with M M noting their vibrant flavors and generous portions. Overall, Pho Lao Kitchen Der is not just a meal; it is an exploration of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine that leaves diners wanting more. A must-visit for anyone seeking a flavorful journey through Southeast Asian flavors!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Quiet
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Popular with university students
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Pho Lao Kitchen Der

Ashley Berry-Horne
Jun 25,2025
My son and I stopped in on a whim and were so pleased with our lunch. He had the beef pho (not pictured) and I tried the crab fried rice (real crab!). We both had an order of fresh summer rolls. Everything was delicious and fresh. The crab fried rice was a textural masterpiece - large, juicy pieces of crab meat with crispy and tender fried rice pieces and an assortment of veggies. We will be back!
Patrick Biggar
Jun 9,2025
IMHO there is not a good chinese restaurant in the Bristol area. While we were in JC I searched for one and the ratings were excellent for Pho Lao. We got carry-out mixed veg with rice and pork. Also pot stickers. It was delicious. Everything was fresh and the pork tender. There are only seven or eight tables for inside dining. This is a small business owner that takes pride in their food and service.
M M
Jun 1,2025
The food was close to what I had in Bangkok. I was not familiar with some of the spices that were used, but the portion sizes and prices totally outweighed the unique flavor profile of the Panang Curry and Pad See Ew. It was almost reminiscent of chili powder. This was a takeout order so the spring rolls were a little mushy and saturated with oil by the time I got home, but they crisped up beautifully in the oven. The salad rolls with peanut sauce were SOO good! Very fresh and crispy with perfectly cooked shrimp. Those will make a great summertime meal! The mango sticky rice was enough to feed 2-3 people and the mangoes were perfectly ripe and delicious! I would definitely get the curry and noodles again, but want to explore other items on their robust menu before I do. The salad rolls and mango sticky rice are staples when I eat there. My food was ready in a very reasonable amount of time and the service was fast and friendly! 9/10!
Misty McKinney
May 13,2025
A friend told us about this wonder place. We decided to give it a try on her recommendation. I'm so glad we did. It is amazing!. The food is outstanding. Always hot and fresh. The service is great too. We have already went back, and will continue to do so. We have tried the House Pho, Pad-Ka-Prow Stir-Fry with chicken, Pad sweet & sour with chicken, crab rangoons, and the satay chicken. EVERYTHING was delicious!! So happy this is close by as well. We will definitely be going back again....and again! Do yourself a favor and give it a try!
Sophie E.
Apr 20,2025
My sister and I are big fans of Vietnamese / Thai food, and this place was right up our alley! We absolutely loved the menu selection, and everything we ordered was delicious! Each person in our family got something different from pho, to curry, to shrimp and rice, to Pad Thai, and we got some appetizers on top of that, and none of it disappointed! I personally ordered the lemongrass pad thai and it was so so good! Very flavorful, as every dish was, and balanced perfectly! The atmosphere to dine in is wonderful, as well. Our food came out in a timely manner, and those that ordered to go food seemed to get their food within a reasonable amount of time, too! I’ll definitely be back for more, and I’ll definitely try something different to experience, too!
Joel Bean
Apr 18,2025
Small, clean place. Not super fancy but cozy atmosphere. We got the potstickers (pictured after we ate all but two), House Pho (not bad but not the best, Pineapple curry with roasted duck, mango sticky rice, and Thai iced tea (pictured). The curry and the potstickers were the best we’ve ever had (sorry, no pictures). The Thai iced tea was brewed, not a mix, and was very good as well. The mango sticky rice was not too sweet. It was the perfect conclusion to our meal. The owner is very friendly. Overall, great choice. I’m trying the green curry next time I come.
D. Clark
Apr 6,2025
So delicious, got my meal door dashed and it was amazing. Will be ordering again. Definitely try this place. It was hot and fresh upon delivery. Pictured: Panang Curry with Shrimp Shrimp very clean, cooked well. Rice super delicious Green beans delicious and fresh, not soggy! Curry was not spicy too spicy and tasted authentic. Can't wait to try more food from here. This was my first time and I was thoroughly impressed.
Dusty Wallen
Mar 5,2025
We’ve tried a lot of Pho around the Tri-Cities and this one is the best! The girl that waits on you is super friendly and the food is amazing!

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