Pho Hoai on Avenue U in Brooklyn is an absolute standout and a true neighborhood favorite. The food is consistently delicious, comforting, and full of authentic flavor—especially the pho, which is rich, aromatic, and perfectly prepared every time. You can really taste the care and tradition in each bowl.
The staff are friendly, attentive, and welcoming, creating a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience whether you’re eating in or ordering to go. Pho Hoai is the kind of place you can rely on for quality, warmth, and great value. If you’re in the Avenue U area and craving amazing Vietnamese food, this spot is a must-visit. Highly recommended. 🍜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Enez
Better ventilation required or your hair smells like fish sauce
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Artography
Phở Hoài 牛肉河粉 Star Rating: ★★★★☆
Phở Hoài doesn’t announce itself with theatrics or trend-chasing flair—and that restraint is precisely its charm. Located on Avenue U in Brooklyn, NYC, this neighborhood staple operates with quiet confidence, focused on execution rather than excess.
While the beef phở remains a standout, it’s far from the only reason to come. The broth arrives clear yet deeply aromatic, simmered to a layered richness that feels comforting rather than heavy. Tender slices of beef cook gently in the heat, and the rice noodles maintain a satisfying chew—never bloated, never mushy. It’s a bowl that invites customization, rewarding a thoughtful hand with herbs, chili, and lime.
Just as compelling are the grilled offerings. The grilled pork is fragrant and well-caramelized, striking a balance between sweetness and smokiness, while the grilled pork chops arrive juicy and assertively seasoned, with a char that speaks to a properly hot grill. Paired with rice or noodles, they provide a heartier counterpoint to the delicacy of the phở, expanding the menu beyond the expected and doing so with confidence.
Nothing here feels engineered for spectacle. Service is efficient and unobtrusive, and the atmosphere remains relaxed and unpretentious—ideal for a casual weekday meal or an easy neighborhood dinner.
Phở Hoài isn’t interested in reinvention. Instead, on Avenue U, it distinguishes itself by honoring Vietnamese classics with consistency and care. A dependable destination where beef phở, grilled pork, and pork chops all earn equal footing—and where satisfaction comes from getting the fundamentals exactly right
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cha Gio - Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Grilled Chicken, Bo Luc Lac, Soup, Beef Cubes, Fried, Sauce, Beef Pho, Grilled Pork Chop on White Rice, Grilled Pork, Vietnamese Sandwich, Banh MI CA RI GA, Seafood, Tendon, Fried Squid, Fish Soup, Mint Leaves, Hot and Sour Soup, Beef Stew, Crispy Squid
Jesboo
I'm going to be very honest with my review. I give this place a low rating because yes the food is good. I've lived in the area for years. But they have a C health department rating time and time around. Being in the food industry myself, the health department allows you the opportunity to correct your violations so you can get a better letter grade. Despite this, I decided to come back here and give it a try since I was really craving Vietnamese food.... I'm eating in my low lit home only to discover a large piece of tape in my salad. Very disappointing. Probably won't be coming back because there is no attention to detail clearly when preparing and packing food orders. I understand staff get busy and tape is clear so it's hard to see. But the restaurant was mildly busy. I actually happened to bite into this. Imagine it was a metal staple or something that I bit into without noticing? 😞😞
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Eden
The food was alright but it tasted a tad bit charred. It was overall a alright experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Bilol Rustamov
Love the place Was suggested by several friends, once they got to take out order. Damn soo good , nicest Pho and sandwich(lol can’t remember) and Vietnamese Rolls are top as well
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ilay Makh
Google show that they working until 9:30. I was there at 8:45, they told me they don’t work for dine in after 8:30. They need to make notes so people will not be upset about that! I ordered Pho with mixed meat, but I got only brisket and tendons inside. I will think twice next time to go there!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Babu Yumyum
best pho I’ve had in nyc, seriously
Ka Ki Tse
Super fast and friendly service at this neighborhood place. There is plenty of seating for all different party sizes. The food is nice, and the portion is decent for a reasonable price. One of the better Vietnamese restaurant in the area.
Slava Yaryshkin
Good food but the staff are always busy. The bathroom has lots of graffiti and is quite dirty and the workers don't bother fixing it. The staff don't bother to pour your tea for you and never attend to your needs, but if there's no people food arrives within 6 minutes. Recommend beef cubes with rice vermicelli and vegetable.
Pho Hoai on Avenue U in Brooklyn is an absolute standout and a true neighborhood favorite. The food is consistently delicious, comforting, and full of authentic flavor—especially the pho, which is rich, aromatic, and perfectly prepared every time. You can really taste the care and tradition in each bowl.
The staff are friendly, attentive, and welcoming, creating a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience whether you’re eating in or ordering to go. Pho Hoai is the kind of place you can rely on for quality, warmth, and great value. If you’re in the Avenue U area and craving amazing Vietnamese food, this spot is a must-visit. Highly recommended. 🍜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Better ventilation required or your hair smells like fish sauce
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phở Hoài 牛肉河粉
Star Rating: ★★★★☆
Phở Hoài doesn’t announce itself with theatrics or trend-chasing flair—and that restraint is precisely its charm. Located on Avenue U in Brooklyn, NYC, this neighborhood staple operates with quiet confidence, focused on execution rather than excess.
While the beef phở remains a standout, it’s far from the only reason to come. The broth arrives clear yet deeply aromatic, simmered to a layered richness that feels comforting rather than heavy. Tender slices of beef cook gently in the heat, and the rice noodles maintain a satisfying chew—never bloated, never mushy. It’s a bowl that invites customization, rewarding a thoughtful hand with herbs, chili, and lime.
Just as compelling are the grilled offerings. The grilled pork is fragrant and well-caramelized, striking a balance between sweetness and smokiness, while the grilled pork chops arrive juicy and assertively seasoned, with a char that speaks to a properly hot grill. Paired with rice or noodles, they provide a heartier counterpoint to the delicacy of the phở, expanding the menu beyond the expected and doing so with confidence.
Nothing here feels engineered for spectacle. Service is efficient and unobtrusive, and the atmosphere remains relaxed and unpretentious—ideal for a casual weekday meal or an easy neighborhood dinner.
Phở Hoài isn’t interested in reinvention. Instead, on Avenue U, it distinguishes itself by honoring Vietnamese classics with consistency and care. A dependable destination where beef phở, grilled pork, and pork chops all earn equal footing—and where satisfaction comes from getting the fundamentals exactly right
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cha Gio - Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Grilled Chicken, Bo Luc Lac, Soup, Beef Cubes, Fried, Sauce, Beef Pho, Grilled Pork Chop on White Rice, Grilled Pork, Vietnamese Sandwich, Banh MI CA RI GA, Seafood, Tendon, Fried Squid, Fish Soup, Mint Leaves, Hot and Sour Soup, Beef Stew, Crispy Squid
I'm going to be very honest with my review. I give this place a low rating because yes the food is good. I've lived in the area for years. But they have a C health department rating time and time around. Being in the food industry myself, the health department allows you the opportunity to correct your violations so you can get a better letter grade. Despite this, I decided to come back here and give it a try since I was really craving Vietnamese food.... I'm eating in my low lit home only to discover a large piece of tape in my salad. Very disappointing. Probably won't be coming back because there is no attention to detail clearly when preparing and packing food orders. I understand staff get busy and tape is clear so it's hard to see. But the restaurant was mildly busy. I actually happened to bite into this. Imagine it was a metal staple or something that I bit into without noticing? 😞😞
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
The food was alright but it tasted a tad bit charred. It was overall a alright experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Love the place
Was suggested by several friends, once they got to take out order. Damn soo good , nicest Pho and sandwich(lol can’t remember) and Vietnamese Rolls are top as well
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Google show that they working until 9:30. I was there at 8:45, they told me they don’t work for dine in after 8:30. They need to make notes so people will not be upset about that! I ordered Pho with mixed meat, but I got only brisket and tendons inside. I will think twice next time to go there!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
best pho I’ve had in nyc, seriously
Super fast and friendly service at this neighborhood place. There is plenty of seating for all different party sizes.
The food is nice, and the portion is decent for a reasonable price. One of the better Vietnamese restaurant in the area.
Good food but the staff are always busy. The bathroom has lots of graffiti and is quite dirty and the workers don't bother fixing it. The staff don't bother to pour your tea for you and never attend to your needs, but if there's no people food arrives within 6 minutes. Recommend beef cubes with rice vermicelli and vegetable.
Restaurantji Recommends
The second time I order from the place and they got the order wrong . Nottingham buy aHassel. SMH
Don’t order the pho with vegetable broth. Literally just boiled water. Not broth.
Authentic food, good service, nice and beautiful around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cha Gio - Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Crispy Squid, Fish Soup
Wow- excellent pho and great fast service! Everything is really good! Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cha Gio - Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Mint Leaves, Soup
The portion is so small. The taste is good but it is the smallest portion of the 3 Vietnamese noodles on Ave U.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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