Pho Time Vietnamese Cuisine

This restaurant served my first pho, and it’s by far the best and most delicious I’ve had to this day—truly the most authentic.

I was looking for a warm, healing soup to help with cold symptoms, and this was the best discovery. The broth was rich and aromatic, the beef perfectly tender, and the fresh herbs brought it all together. All my cold symptoms vanished after one bowl. So, it was both delicious and medicinal.

The cashier was so kind and patient, helping me choose the right dish, which made the experience even better. I’m beyond happy with this meal and will definitely be back for more.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is not authentic at all and the portions are small. Parking is hard to find and the streets are narrow. No !No!!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

Good food! Got the Grill Pork Chop w/ Egg and House Pho. Vietnamese Iced Coffee wasn’t giving authentic tho. 😅

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

I got bon bu hue - terrible meat quality . My husband got the number 1 pho - no taste at all and too salty. Definitely do not recommend.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Tucked just off the Commons, Pho Time brings a reliable, no-fuss spot for Vietnamese comfort food right to the heart of Ithaca. The menu is compact but hits all the classics: rich, aromatic pho, fresh spring rolls, and satisfying vermicelli bowls (lemongrass grilled pork is my fav).

The broth is the star here—deeply savory with just the right balance of spice and sweetness. Whether you go for the traditional beef or opt for chicken or vegetarian, each bowl comes generously portioned with plenty of fresh cilantro and basil, lime, and crunchy bean sprouts on the side.

For us, Pho Time has become a weekly ritual. It’s the kind of place you can count on for a comforting, delicious meal that always hits the spot—whether we’re grabbing a quick pick-up order or sitting down for a casual dinner.

The space itself is small and unfussy, perfect for a simple lunch or dinner when you’re craving something warm and soothing. Service is friendly and quick, even during peak times, and the prices are reasonable for the portion sizes.

In a town with growing options for global cuisine, Pho Time holds its own as a solid, go-to spot when you want something simple, filling, and reliably good.

I would 1000% recommend them. The service and food is fantastic. I would rate them 10 stars if I could cause they were just that good.

Found a short black hair in my pho. Was very excited about trying it for the first time now I don't think I'll be eating it.

My daughters love the pho 🍜😋

There was hairs not only in my ramen but also chicken wings. Absolutely disgusting! I asked the waitress to give me a refund but they only gave a discount and didn’t even make me a new dish. In fact the waitress spoke rudely to me as if I was the problem- even after I picked out the hairs out of the food and showed them to her. I am never going here again and wouldn’t recommend anyone else either to go eat at a restaurant which is unhygienic and serving people hairy food. 🤮

The food was so fresh and delicious, the space was clean, and the staff was friendly. We had Tai Pho, Grilled Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli, and Duck Bao Bun. Everything was SO good. I seriously am still thinking of the food 6 days later. I am not from the area but if I ever come back to Ithaca, I will get a meal here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The first thing I have to say is the water tasted like mold. My partner also agreed. We were unable to drink it, it tasted terrible. We ordered Thai iced tea. It was just ok.. tasted more milk or cream than the sweet tea side. I also had to wonder if the ice machine has ever been cleaned due to the moldy tasting water. The food was not what I had expected. It was just eh..ok. The chicken pho soup was bland and lacked flavor. The meat rolls were pretty good. The moldy tasting water is what ruined the meal. I don’t understand how this place is serving this water.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

I would say our experience was borderline decent but not great. We got the noodle bowl with shredded pork and shredded chicken. The chicken was entirely tasteless and seemed undercooked so we left it uneaten to be safe. The pork was just ok. Overall we found it dissatisfying and left looking for another place to eat.

Wheelchair accessibility: No

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

I absolutely loved it. Definitely recommend.

Kid-friendliness: It’s really an open space and very calming for children

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Grilled Pork Chop

Did door dash. Mostly noodles in the pho with broth, not much more. Good if your looking for nothing but carbs.. The Summer rolls are 95% noodles with nothing else.

Food: 2

never disappoints. perfect for takeout on a sick day

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4