Pho Aob

1003 Columbus Ave, New York
(929) 243-0137

Recent Reviews

Emily Chen

I don’t normally love Thai food but the Red eye chili paste chicken is so good and spicy that I know I will be thinking of this dish for some time. Every ingredient is fresh, the chicken was perfectly tender and moist, and the rice omg it’s so good. You can tell it was prepared with immense care. The one man chef/owner also gave me great recommendations from the menu and tips on how to enjoy the food at home. He is SO sweet. The ambience is so lovely and quaint as well!! ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrés Tamez

Spicy good! Had the panang curry and shrimp dumpling, they were tasty.Went for pick up, chef is kind and that is preferable to call rather than uber eats when small orders for pick up, which is understandable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jason N.

Amazing food. Kind owner. If we were locals we would frequent this place. Can't say enough good things. Wonderful

Chelsea Duke

So excited to have this gem in the neighborhood! We ordered the Panang Curry and Pad Thai, both were fantastic. So many Thai restaurants in NYC fall flat on flavor but this place definitely BRINGS IT. Portions were large enough that we enjoyed leftovers the next day. And the chef uses real chicken, not the weird rubber band textured chicken I find a lot of restaurants serve. Plus the owner is just the kindest!! Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Javier S.

Very authentic Thai food. Limited menu but very good. I just had the Basil chicken. Spicy, very fresh and yummy. The owner is super nice. Prices went up, but worth every penny. See photos of new menu.

Juan Pasten

Fresh, really good portions and with a lot of flavor.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Claudia Zmijewski

Such a cute place - food was excellent and the owner was so sweet! Highly recommend :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jennifer Singh

Wonderful hole in the wall place with very friendly owner. Only two tables but as the only people there dining, we felt like we had our own private chef. Authentic tasting and delicious Thai food!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Artur Brisita

AMAZING food. The chef is kind and talented. Authentic, affordable Thai cuisine, clean restaurant. Definitely coming back, and referring friends here.Vegetarian options: Vegan and veggie options labeled

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jaco Lau

Hidden gem for sure. The food was PACKED with flavor and was all I could ask for and more. I got the chicken noodle soup and the broth was one of the best I've had in the city.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anvitha Kambham

I had the chicken noodle soup and opted to make it spicy. It was truly delicious and exactly what I needed on a cold winter day. You can tell that all of the ingredients are fresh and that the chef makes each dish with so much care. The broth was perfectly seasoned and the chicken was so moist and tender. The portions are also big so I had enough for a snack the next day.

Slava Rar

Incredible new hidden gem of a place. Kitchen and the space are incredibly clean and zen - a great get away from the street outside. But the food is truly special. I had Pad Thai with tofu expecting the tofu to be fried… instead I got beautiful fresh tofu slices that were soft and flavorful, as though homemade, over a noodle bowl of perfectly seasoned not-too-sweet Pad Thai. For dessert, the chef has a rotating dessert of the day, today he had steamed coconut milk rice with ripe banana topping. One of the best such desserts I’ve had in NYC. Also must try is the Thai ice tea which can be made lactose free with lemon or hot, but if made hot can be a little on the sweeter side. Overall, the place is a must try!Dietary restrictions: Great options for people with lactose intolerance and chef is very accommodating of other restrictions as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jaco L.

Hidden gem for sure. The food was PACKED with flavor and was all I could ask for and more. I got the chicken noodle soup and the broth was one of the best I've had in the city.

Asaf Edelstein

The best place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Viki H.

This place is EXTREMELY underrated and deserves more attention. I get the same thing every time I come here (and I come here frequently) and that's chicken noodle soup. It's very soothing and filling. I'm the type of person who gets bored of the same food easily so that alone is saying something. Trust me...I am extremely selective when it comes to judging quality of food. We should all know more $$ does NOT mean better quality of food. And this place, I believe, truly deserves more people giving it a chance. Extremely affordable prices(it's ridiculously cheap for this area in my opinion), huge portion, clean after-taste, flavorful with simple ingredients. The owner is extremely kind and humble despite English not being his 2nd language. He tries his best to best serve his customers. This makes the service 100% imo. Don't walk away just because the store doesn't have a sign or a bright aesthetic to draw you in! Come on, winter is coming... you want to have a go-to place to pick up nice warm food that will fill you up. I suggest you check out this place. PS - The picture below is take out dish that i poured into my own bowl at home so just note that's not how they serve it.

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