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八越河粉 PhoTam
Exit 4 · about 3 min walk

八越河粉 PhoTam

Pho Tam
Vietnamese Cuisine, Noodles, Local Eats · 松山區
★ 4.7・206 reviews 429 views Closed now
B VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Consider it if you are nearby

“If you like oxtail, this bowl is worth a small detour. Braised oxtail and beef sit with smooth pho noodles, giving the soup a richer meat character without making it overly heavy. The Fresh Shrimp Wonton & Pork Pho offers a gentler, more varied alternative. Seating is mainly at a counter beside the kitchen, so the focus stays on a hot bowl of broth and its main ingredients.”

Oxtail beef pho Fresh shrimp wontons Cross-regional cooking experience
This rating asks whether the place is worth fitting into your trip, considering distinctiveness, local significance, Google reviews, and MRT convenience—not taste alone.
WORTH THE STOP?

Is this place worth adding to your MRT itinerary?

It can feel very different if you are already at this stop versus making a special trip here.
★★★☆☆
ALREADY HERE
Already at this stop
Depends on your schedule

If you are already at 台北小巨蛋站 · Taipei Arena, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★☆☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to ride over just for it

If you are elsewhere, consider whether it is worth an extra MRT ride just for this place.

WHY VISIT

Why add it to your itinerary?

01
Oxtail and beef deepen the meat aroma

Braised oxtail turns tender and joins beef in the pho, giving the soup more depth of meat aroma. If you enjoy the flavor of bone-in cuts, this is a clear dish to try.

02
Fresh shrimp wontons add silky layers

Fresh shrimp, wontons, and pork share one bowl of pho. Seafood flavor and meatiness work together, while the wonton skin adds a silky texture. It suits anyone looking for a mild, easy-drinking noodle soup.

03
Guangzhou experience brought into pho

Owner Jian Wen previously worked in food service in Guangzhou and made repeated visits to Vietnam. The menu combines her soup-making experience with what she learned from those trips, giving the pho a personal cooking perspective.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

Putting faraway restaurant experience into a bowl of pho

Pho Tam owner Jian Wen previously worked in the restaurant business in Guangzhou and made multiple research trips to Vietnam, gradually turning that experience into her own pho dishes. She brings her soup-making skills into the kitchen, letting each bowl connect food experiences from different places. This small shop on Jiankang Road has therefore also become an entry point into her cooking journey.

WHAT TO ORDER

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Editors
夜班大叔、Gabriel、Thomas 3 contributors
Oxtail Beef Pho MetroBites visit photo

Oxtail Beef Pho

Oxtail and beef share the bowl. Tender braised oxtail and beef aroma give the noodle soup a clearer meaty personality. The broth has depth without becoming overly heavy, while smooth pho noodles carry the soup naturally. A good choice for anyone who likes beef aroma and wants a hot bowl of broth.

Fresh Shrimp Wonton & Pork Pho MetroBites visit photo

Fresh Shrimp Wonton & Pork Pho

Fresh shrimp brings seafood sweetness, wontons add a silky bite, and pork adds savory depth, all in the same bowl. Each topping has a different texture while still working with the broth. Compared with the stronger meat character of the oxtail version, this is better for diners who want something gentler, smoother, and more varied.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Quick Take

八越河粉 PhoTam (Pho Tam) takes a straightforward approach to Vietnamese flavors, with steaming bowls of pho clearly at center stage. From Oxtail Beef Pho to Fresh Shrimp Wonton & Pork Pho, the portions are substantial and the broth is designed to go down easily. It is a good fit for anyone around Taipei Arena looking for a meal that feels light yet filling. There is little flashy packaging here; the appeal is the fundamentals of broth, noodles, and toppings—simple, but easy to keep eating.

Uncle's line: With pho, the broth tells you whether the foundation is solid. Pho Tam is the kind of place that earns its meal through honest technique.
八越河粉 PhoTam (Pho Tam) visit photo
Good to know: The shop is on Jiankang Road in Songshan District, Taipei, near Taipei Arena (台北小巨蛋站), so it is easy to fit into a meal plan nearby. Service is split between lunch and dinner, and the shop is closed on Sundays.
● Oxtail Beef Pho

This is the bowl with the strongest presence. Oxtail and beef arrive together, making the meat aroma in the soup more pronounced. The broth has depth without becoming overly heavy. The pho noodles are smooth and naturally carry the soup, and the whole bowl keeps a steady rhythm rather than leaning on aggressive seasoning. It is the kind of food that gets easier to eat as you go and feels especially comforting when you are hungry.


八越河粉 PhoTam (Pho Tam) visit photo
● Fresh Shrimp Wonton & Pork Pho

This bowl feels more complete in its mix of ingredients. Fresh shrimp, wontons, and pork all join the pho, adding more layers of texture. The shrimp brings a clean seafood note, the wontons add silkiness, and the pork makes the bowl feel grounded. Broth and toppings work together without competing. If you want something mild and smooth, this is an easy choice.

八越河粉 PhoTam (Pho Tam) visit photo


💡 Small quality note

For a more complete meal, pay attention to how the broth and main ingredients work together. The charm of a pho shop often lies in making something that looks simple taste remarkably easy and satisfying from the first bite to the last.

  • The shop is on Jiankang Road in Songshan District, Taipei, near Taipei Arena (台北小巨蛋站), making it convenient for MRT travelers to stop by.
  • Vietnamese pho is the focus, especially soups such as Oxtail Beef Pho and Fresh Shrimp Wonton & Pork Pho.
  • Start by looking at the broth and how complete the main toppings feel; it suits anyone who wants a proper, filling bowl for a full meal.
  • The dining style is straightforward and practical, fitting nearby office workers, MRT travelers, or anyone who wants an unfussy Vietnamese noodle shop that holds up well.
  • Service is split into lunch and dinner periods, with Sundays off. Check the day's hours and availability before heading over.

📌 Editor's wrap-up

The appeal of 八越河粉 PhoTam is how steadily it handles the essentials of Vietnamese pho: broth, noodles, and main ingredients all stay on solid footing. There is not much flashy presentation, but there is an honest sense of food you can trust. It is especially well suited to anyone around Taipei Arena who wants a hot bowl of noodle soup that feels clean and not greasy.


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4.7
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STORE INFORMATION

Store information

Address
105台灣臺北市松山區東勢里健康路68-3號
Opening hours
Monday: 12:00 – 14:00, 18:00 – 21:00
Tuesday: 12:00 – 14:00, 18:00 – 21:00
Wednesday: 12:00 – 14:00, 18:00 – 21:00
Thursday: 12:00 – 14:00, 18:00 – 21:00
Friday: 12:00 – 14:00, 18:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 12:00 – 14:00, 18:00 – 21:00
Sunday: Closed
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GETTING THERE

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台北小巨蛋站 · Taipei Arena
Exit 4 · about 3 min walk · about 195 m
Also convenient
Exit 3 Another exit at the same station
about 3 min walk · about 216 m
Walking About 3 min from Exit 4 · about 195 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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