I love this place and food. But there are not many tables.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Signature, Grilled Pork Chop over Rice, Truffle Fries, Fried Salt & Pepper Squid
Juan Lima
I have been wanting to try this cozy restaurant for some time and had the opportunity during a weeknight. Place wasn't overly crowded, and we were seated close by the door. What's interesting is that they offer soju to replenish your fluids. We ordered their seafood pho with a side order of bone marrow, short rib pho, and Vietnamese pancake. The bone marrow was delicious, and the short ribs soup was great. It's a bit pricey for a bowl of pho, and worth trying if you are in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vietnamese Pancake, Short Rib Pho
Gabe Echevarria
I love it when you call me Chef Papa, Food is great and always on point. I love the pork chop special. Fried salt and pepper squid was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Salt & Pepper Squid
mandakh b
Very fast service, Bone marrow here is really good. Sometimes the chicken portion is extra small for the chicken over rice, not consistent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone Marrow, Regular Pho, Signature Pho Takeout
Grace Hyeri Chung Ji
My favorite Pho place. Delicious food, bit more expensive compared to other pho places, but it's worth it. I love their signature pho, house special banmi sandwich. For appetizers, summer roll is my favorite.Dietary restrictions: Was able to take out/replace the ingredients for specific dietary reasons
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Signature, Short Rib Pho, House Special, Grilled Lemongrass Beef Sandwich
Brianna R.
Hi highly recommend this place for pho, from the service to the food my overall experience has been great. Definitely my go to for pho in nyc!
Sam C.
The Bun Bo Hue was very good, so was the Pho. The best calamari - very light batter and super tender. The cater the Bun Bo Hue to your tastes - mild, medium, etc.
Aziz Obidov
Fresh ingredients. Outstanding customer service. Loose-leaf green / jasmine tea. What else can you ask for? Fulfilling food ? (and the bathroom is sparkling clean too!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria S.
When I'm craving pho, this is our go to place. The staff are friendly and attentive. But keep in mind that if you pay by card, you will be charge with a transaction fee.
M T.
We came here for lunch, and we got an order of crispy wings, a bun bo hue(mild), a house special sandwich, Thai ice tea and a lychee Thai tea. The wings were crispy, and the sauce was good, but there was way too much batter on them for our liking. The bun bo hue was super spicy when we only asked for mild, so keep in mind if ordering it that you should order a level below what you want. The house special sandwich was good and had a good amount of meat on it. The two ice teas also tasted good and were nice and cold. Pay with cash to avoid the 3% credit card fee that seems to be the new thing. Service was good.
First time having PHO take out, the experience obviously is different. The favor and texture is pretty good, the grill pork chop I ordered was very tender and well marinated. Over all my experience was good for take out. The only thing I would complain about is the portion was very little, which had me thinking I might have over paid, $16. Next time, I might swing by and have a dining experience, don't get me wrong the food was good. Hopefully my dining In experience would be even better.
Michael G
Went with my family to try something new and was not disappointed. We were very happy with the first visit and definitely will come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Summer Rolls, Signature, Bun Bo Hue, Regular Pho, Fried Salt & Pepper Squid, Vietnamese Vermicelli
Tracy S.
We really enjoy coming here for Vietnamese food especially ordering their crispy summer rolls and pho options. The decor is also of Vietnamese reference and well thought out! The servers are always friendly and attentive to you! One of my favorite places to dine in at :)
Maria Estrada
My son and I love this place, it has great atmosphere; the food is always delicious 10/10?, the staff and the owners are amazing they are very friendly and welcoming,?oh and the prices are reasonable $$. Great service, great food, great prices!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Summer Rolls, Signature, Vietnamese Pancake, Mango Sticky Rice, Grilled Pork Chop over Rice, Papa Salad, Truffle Fries, Lemongrass Chicken
Jackie Vu
[FOLLOW-UP REPLY IN RESPONSE TO RESTAURANT'S REPLY BELOW]:I appreciate your detailed response to my review. I want to clarify that my intention was not to insinuate any form of discrimination but rather to share my observations upon entering the establishment as the front-of-house staff I usually encounter in Vietnamese restaurants in NYC tend to be Vietnamese. It was not a statement about discriminatory hiring practices.On top of that, thank you for informing me about what the typical Bún Bò Huế dish entails. I am also aware of this and the reason why I mentioned it was to set expectations for those who may not be familiar with its strong mắm (fish sauce) flavor and that it might differ from other "Americanized" versions as a result. It wasn't a critique rather an effort to provide helpful information. Of course, everyone has different preferences and is free to express their opinions accordingly hence why I provided a personal anecdote.I also want to specify that my comment about the taste was not referring to the BBH but to the summer rolls which I had previously emphasized in my review in parentheses, since it carried unique ingredients like mangos that as I've stated, aren't usually found in traditional summer rolls. Hopefully, this clarifies any confusion and provides a clearer understanding of the review I left.Thanks for the recommendation. If I find myself in the area again, I may consider trying phở on my next visit.----------------------Visited this restaurant a few months back as we were recommended Viet food here. I initially spoke in Viet to gauge if the workers were Vietnamese, but unfortunately they were not. The owners are Vietnamese I believe.For lunch for my entire party, I ordered some sandwiches (the House Special Sandwiches, Chicken Sandwiches, etc. were ~$10-$11 each), the Summer Rolls (~$11), the bowls of Bún Bò Huế (~$15 each) and Vietnamese coffees (~$4 each). Unfortunately, the sandwiches were not much of a standout and the summer rolls contained certain crunchy vegetables that aren't typically found in traditional summer rolls. As for the BBH, it had an overwhelming amount of mắm in the broth, making it incredibly strong. As I am Viet myself, I am familiar with the taste and was able to eat it though I prefer the mắm at a minimal amount or just not at all. However, those unfamiliar with the taste might find it a bit challenging. In my opinion, this restaurant seemingly caters to the Korean tastes of the Korean community. It didn't provide the authentic Vietnamese taste I was hoping for (especially with regards to the summer rolls). Overall, the experience fell short of my expectations and it's highly unlikely that I'll be returning.As a side note, there is a surcharge for those using a credit card to pay.
I love this place and food. But there are not many tables.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Signature, Grilled Pork Chop over Rice, Truffle Fries, Fried Salt & Pepper Squid
I have been wanting to try this cozy restaurant for some time and had the opportunity during a weeknight. Place wasn't overly crowded, and we were seated close by the door. What's interesting is that they offer soju to replenish your fluids. We ordered their seafood pho with a side order of bone marrow, short rib pho, and Vietnamese pancake. The bone marrow was delicious, and the short ribs soup was great. It's a bit pricey for a bowl of pho, and worth trying if you are in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vietnamese Pancake, Short Rib Pho
I love it when you call me Chef Papa, Food is great and always on point. I love the pork chop special. Fried salt and pepper squid was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Salt & Pepper Squid
Very fast service, Bone marrow here is really good. Sometimes the chicken portion is extra small for the chicken over rice, not consistent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone Marrow, Regular Pho, Signature Pho Takeout
My favorite Pho place. Delicious food, bit more expensive compared to other pho places, but it's worth it. I love their signature pho, house special banmi sandwich. For appetizers, summer roll is my favorite.Dietary restrictions: Was able to take out/replace the ingredients for specific dietary reasons
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Signature, Short Rib Pho, House Special, Grilled Lemongrass Beef Sandwich
Hi highly recommend this place for pho, from the service to the food my overall experience has been great. Definitely my go to for pho in nyc!
The Bun Bo Hue was very good, so was the Pho. The best calamari - very light batter and super tender. The cater the Bun Bo Hue to your tastes - mild, medium, etc.
Fresh ingredients. Outstanding customer service. Loose-leaf green / jasmine tea. What else can you ask for? Fulfilling food ? (and the bathroom is sparkling clean too!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
When I'm craving pho, this is our go to place. The staff are friendly and attentive. But keep in mind that if you pay by card, you will be charge with a transaction fee.
We came here for lunch, and we got an order of crispy wings, a bun bo hue(mild), a house special sandwich, Thai ice tea and a lychee Thai tea. The wings were crispy, and the sauce was good, but there was way too much batter on them for our liking. The bun bo hue was super spicy when we only asked for mild, so keep in mind if ordering it that you should order a level below what you want. The house special sandwich was good and had a good amount of meat on it. The two ice teas also tasted good and were nice and cold. Pay with cash to avoid the 3% credit card fee that seems to be the new thing. Service was good.
Restaurantji Recommends
First time having PHO take out, the experience obviously is different. The favor and texture is pretty good, the grill pork chop I ordered was very tender and well marinated. Over all my experience was good for take out. The only thing I would complain about is the portion was very little, which had me thinking I might have over paid, $16. Next time, I might swing by and have a dining experience, don't get me wrong the food was good. Hopefully my dining In experience would be even better.
Went with my family to try something new and was not disappointed. We were very happy with the first visit and definitely will come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Summer Rolls, Signature, Bun Bo Hue, Regular Pho, Fried Salt & Pepper Squid, Vietnamese Vermicelli
We really enjoy coming here for Vietnamese food especially ordering their crispy summer rolls and pho options. The decor is also of Vietnamese reference and well thought out! The servers are always friendly and attentive to you! One of my favorite places to dine in at :)
My son and I love this place, it has great atmosphere; the food is always delicious 10/10?, the staff and the owners are amazing they are very friendly and welcoming,?oh and the prices are reasonable $$. Great service, great food, great prices!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Summer Rolls, Signature, Vietnamese Pancake, Mango Sticky Rice, Grilled Pork Chop over Rice, Papa Salad, Truffle Fries, Lemongrass Chicken
[FOLLOW-UP REPLY IN RESPONSE TO RESTAURANT'S REPLY BELOW]:I appreciate your detailed response to my review. I want to clarify that my intention was not to insinuate any form of discrimination but rather to share my observations upon entering the establishment as the front-of-house staff I usually encounter in Vietnamese restaurants in NYC tend to be Vietnamese. It was not a statement about discriminatory hiring practices.On top of that, thank you for informing me about what the typical Bún Bò Huế dish entails. I am also aware of this and the reason why I mentioned it was to set expectations for those who may not be familiar with its strong mắm (fish sauce) flavor and that it might differ from other "Americanized" versions as a result. It wasn't a critique rather an effort to provide helpful information. Of course, everyone has different preferences and is free to express their opinions accordingly hence why I provided a personal anecdote.I also want to specify that my comment about the taste was not referring to the BBH but to the summer rolls which I had previously emphasized in my review in parentheses, since it carried unique ingredients like mangos that as I've stated, aren't usually found in traditional summer rolls. Hopefully, this clarifies any confusion and provides a clearer understanding of the review I left.Thanks for the recommendation. If I find myself in the area again, I may consider trying phở on my next visit.----------------------Visited this restaurant a few months back as we were recommended Viet food here. I initially spoke in Viet to gauge if the workers were Vietnamese, but unfortunately they were not. The owners are Vietnamese I believe.For lunch for my entire party, I ordered some sandwiches (the House Special Sandwiches, Chicken Sandwiches, etc. were ~$10-$11 each), the Summer Rolls (~$11), the bowls of Bún Bò Huế (~$15 each) and Vietnamese coffees (~$4 each). Unfortunately, the sandwiches were not much of a standout and the summer rolls contained certain crunchy vegetables that aren't typically found in traditional summer rolls. As for the BBH, it had an overwhelming amount of mắm in the broth, making it incredibly strong. As I am Viet myself, I am familiar with the taste and was able to eat it though I prefer the mắm at a minimal amount or just not at all. However, those unfamiliar with the taste might find it a bit challenging. In my opinion, this restaurant seemingly caters to the Korean tastes of the Korean community. It didn't provide the authentic Vietnamese taste I was hoping for (especially with regards to the summer rolls). Overall, the experience fell short of my expectations and it's highly unlikely that I'll be returning.As a side note, there is a surcharge for those using a credit card to pay.