The people who are serving are not friendly. Some are rude. The cashier is the rudest person I’ve ever met here in US. If you don’t want to lose your appetite and cool, NEVER ever ever come to this restaurant. I was so excited at first to come to this place, but after my rude encounter with the cashier and some staff, I will never ever come to this place. I will also tell my friends and people I know not to come. There’s another restaurant, about half block away , named Pho Best Vietnamese Cuisine. The foods are great and people are very nice and clean. I would surely recommend that .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Cristina Cruz
This is a no frills, serious, pho lover's spot! It's more of a cafeteria/eatery than a restaurant so don't expect a vibey atmosphere or 5 star service. The servers expect your order pronto. The pho comes out within minutes. You eat, you pay, you go! Cash only. You get served free hot tea before your meal which is nice. Affordable, fresh, and delicious every time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Tendon Pho, Pork Chops on Rice, Fried Spring Rolls
Joshua Fleitell
How have I never reviewed Pho Bang? I Come here easily once a week. 25 large w/ iced coffee. In ‘05 When I first moved from DC I was looking for a ‘pho 75’ equivalent and it took About 3 months till I found my way out to elmhurst. A blind pick from Google maps, finding this place kicked off my interest in eating my way thru elmhurst & queens in general. The neighborhood is a gem and filled with friendly people And amazing food. Pho bang is no exception.
Pho bang Feels like the pho cafes I grew up with; I can say it feels “real” at least from what I have experienced that means in America: everyone is a little gruff & it’s a little grimy.. imho just as it should be. As you’d expect from an OG, service is quick and priced appropriately; definitely Not a $25/bowl bougie vegan stock pho spot you’d find in bushwick. This is the real deal, broth served glistening with rainbow beef tallow and the pork cha-Gio so hot you could easily Melt the skin off your roof of your mouth (don’t forget to wait at least 5 min).They always forget my water & you pay at the counter. In my opinion these are traits you look for in a quality pho spot / Vietnamese restaurant (Being serious here). Don’t fear the communal tables during busy times; everyone is too busy to pay you any mind just sit eat and enjoy.
I have been coming here almost 20 years & it’s the only restaurant left standing I discovered the first year I moved here from DC. That should tell you something right there - its been up I think since 1989? aside from the mysterious few years it was closed but not out of business (weird) I really don’t even bother with other pho spots, unless someone tells me I need to try it …and then usually they’re wrong…
The folks here know me & my wife; and our order. It’s taken some time but every so often I get a smile from the friendly but stern mom/dad/son combo who are always at the helm. We like the staff and find it adds to the charm of the place. food is always amazing and sometimes even better somehow earlier in the week, like mon/tues. old school east coast Vietnamese restaurant vibe hard complete with rocking jams . elmhurst location is the best- with Mott street maybe 8/10 when you’re stuck in the city … sometimes I wonder if they are owned by same family?
Even so, I’ve never eaten anything bad off either menu. Keep in mind you’re not going to either location because of aesthetics; you’re going because you’re hungry and these guys are not messing around when it comes to making the best pho on the east coast.
One warning: The parking lot can be really tricky these days since they re painted it - for some reason it’s been chaos ever since . Now I opt for street parking on bway / neighborhood most days and ignore the headache.
Parking: Shared with grocery store parking lot is frequently chaotic & full. Try broadway and surrounding streets first for paid ions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Tendon Pho, Steak, Beansprout, Tai, Grilled Pork, Roll, Soup, Fried Spring Rolls, Beef Soup
Andrew Wong
4/5 [Tip: Have cash ready and know what you are going to get. They will look at you funny if you aren't decisive.] Listen, this is my go to pho place ever since I moved here. Have I experienced sass from the waitstaff and/or the cashier? Yes. Am I willing to over look all of it for a huge bowl of warm delicious pho and cha goi? Of course.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Cris
Great food and fast but cash only
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Brayan Peralta
I love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Tendon Pho
Jane Lee
The food is incredible. I really love the grilled lemongrass chicken, the #29 pho, crispy spring rolls and summer rolls. I’m taking two stars off because the service is horrible. I come here knowing I won’t be treated well by staff but I really want a decent bowl of pho. It really sucks because they actually used to have good staff but now, I’m not sure what happened. Every single person who works there is rude and has regularly told me “no” for simple requests like wanting extra meat and willing to pay for it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken, Summer Rolls, Soup, Grilled Chicken on Rice, Fried Spring Rolls
Kevin Zeng
Empty. Don’t seem much people in there. They are rude. Power tripping from host at the cashier.
I would go here willingly with such a rude service. This represents their business. We had 8 people and hungry. They won’t let us know due to our doctor approved service pet.
They need better training.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
maggie wang
don't sleep on this place! i've been going here since i was born and like the servers r be rude but the food is so good. like if you've been going there for a long time you'd know! ! but i really recommend this restaurant, get the reg pho fully cooked. that's been my order since i was 4 💗
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brigitta Jesslyn
I recently visited Pho Bang and ordered the brisket pho, lemongrass beef, and spring roll. The food was fantastic—everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The pho had a rich, aromatic broth with tender slices of brisket, and the lemongrass beef was perfectly seasoned with just the right hint of citrusy spice. Both dishes were satisfying and well-prepared, showcasing the quality and care in their cooking.
However, the dining experience felt a bit rushed. Even though the restaurant was nearly empty, with only four tables occupied, we noticed that as soon as we finished eating, the staff seemed eager for us to leave. This made the atmosphere feel less welcoming and relaxing than I would have hoped for.
Overall, Pho Bang delivers on flavor and fresh ingredients, but the rushed vibe during an otherwise quiet time detracted from the experience. I’d still recommend it for the excellent food, but I hope they work on creating a more inviting and unhurried environment for their guests.
Waiters are so rude it's not even funny use to come here atkeast once a week not going to be seeing our family anymore
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
sakchai tharanisorn
Vietnamese food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Juan Sebastian Jaimes
This is one of the restaurants that i love so much in Elmhurst and today i went there for dinner and i took my service dog with me. They denied me service and didnt let me in. I explained that by ADA they require to let me in as they are place ppen to the public. Their attitude was the worst and just kick me out and my family of the restaurant when i went to explain that my service dog it’s protected by the American with Disabilities Act. I didnt want yo make a show but i felt really disrespected
Kevin Braithwaite
Their rolls should be called lettuce rolls. Thai ice tea is great
Joselito Manasan
Food is still good but what is it with the service at this place?!? I know it’s a casual place but businesses forget they are still in the hospitality business, and that food is just one aspect of the dining out experience. I’m glad the other branches are a little better.
The people who are serving are not friendly. Some are rude. The cashier is the rudest person I’ve ever met here in US. If you don’t want to lose your appetite and cool, NEVER ever ever come to this restaurant. I was so excited at first to come to this place, but after my rude encounter with the cashier and some staff, I will never ever come to this place. I will also tell my friends and people I know not to come. There’s another restaurant, about half block away , named Pho Best Vietnamese Cuisine. The foods are great and people are very nice and clean. I would surely recommend that .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
This is a no frills, serious, pho lover's spot! It's more of a cafeteria/eatery than a restaurant so don't expect a vibey atmosphere or 5 star service. The servers expect your order pronto. The pho comes out within minutes. You eat, you pay, you go! Cash only. You get served free hot tea before your meal which is nice. Affordable, fresh, and delicious every time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Tendon Pho, Pork Chops on Rice, Fried Spring Rolls
How have I never reviewed Pho Bang? I Come here easily once a week. 25 large w/ iced coffee.
In ‘05 When I first moved from DC I was looking for a ‘pho 75’ equivalent and it took About 3 months till I found my way out to elmhurst. A blind pick from Google maps, finding this place kicked off my interest in eating my way thru elmhurst & queens in general. The neighborhood is a gem and filled with friendly people
And amazing food. Pho bang is no exception.
Pho bang Feels like the pho cafes I grew up with; I can say it feels “real” at least from what I have experienced that means in America: everyone is a little gruff & it’s a little grimy.. imho just as it should be.
As you’d expect from an OG, service is quick and priced appropriately; definitely Not a $25/bowl bougie vegan stock pho spot you’d find in bushwick. This is the real deal, broth served glistening with rainbow beef tallow and the pork cha-Gio so hot you could easily Melt the skin off your roof of your mouth (don’t forget to wait at least 5 min).They always forget my water & you pay at the counter. In my opinion these are traits you look for in a quality pho spot / Vietnamese restaurant (Being serious here). Don’t fear the communal tables during busy times; everyone is too busy to pay you any mind just sit eat and enjoy.
I have been coming here almost 20 years & it’s the only restaurant left standing I discovered the first year I moved here from DC. That should tell you something right there - its been up I think since 1989? aside from the mysterious few years it was closed but not out of business (weird) I really don’t even bother with other pho spots, unless someone tells me I need to try it …and then usually they’re wrong…
The folks here know me & my wife; and our order. It’s taken some time but every so often I get a smile from the friendly but stern mom/dad/son combo who are always at the helm. We like the staff and find it adds to the charm of the place.
food is always amazing and sometimes even better somehow earlier in the week, like mon/tues. old school east coast Vietnamese restaurant vibe hard complete with rocking jams . elmhurst location is the best- with Mott street maybe 8/10 when you’re stuck in the city … sometimes I wonder if they are owned by same family?
Even so, I’ve never eaten anything bad off either menu. Keep in mind you’re not going to either location because of aesthetics; you’re going because you’re hungry and these guys are not messing around when it comes to making the best pho on the east coast.
One warning:
The parking lot can be really tricky these days since they re painted it - for some reason it’s been chaos ever since . Now I opt for street parking on bway / neighborhood most days and ignore the headache.
Parking: Shared with grocery store parking lot is frequently chaotic & full. Try broadway and surrounding streets first for paid ions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Tendon Pho, Steak, Beansprout, Tai, Grilled Pork, Roll, Soup, Fried Spring Rolls, Beef Soup
4/5 [Tip: Have cash ready and know what you are going to get. They will look at you funny if you aren't decisive.]
Listen, this is my go to pho place ever since I moved here. Have I experienced sass from the waitstaff and/or the cashier? Yes. Am I willing to over look all of it for a huge bowl of warm delicious pho and cha goi? Of course.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great food and fast but cash only
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Tendon Pho
The food is incredible. I really love the grilled lemongrass chicken, the #29 pho, crispy spring rolls and summer rolls. I’m taking two stars off because the service is horrible. I come here knowing I won’t be treated well by staff but I really want a decent bowl of pho. It really sucks because they actually used to have good staff but now, I’m not sure what happened. Every single person who works there is rude and has regularly told me “no” for simple requests like wanting extra meat and willing to pay for it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken, Summer Rolls, Soup, Grilled Chicken on Rice, Fried Spring Rolls
Empty. Don’t seem much people in there. They are rude. Power tripping from host at the cashier.
I would go here willingly with such a rude service. This represents their business. We had 8 people and hungry. They won’t let us know due to our doctor approved service pet.
They need better training.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
don't sleep on this place! i've been going here since i was born and like the servers r be rude but the food is so good. like if you've been going there for a long time you'd know! ! but i really recommend this restaurant, get the reg pho fully cooked. that's been my order since i was 4 💗
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently visited Pho Bang and ordered the brisket pho, lemongrass beef, and spring roll. The food was fantastic—everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The pho had a rich, aromatic broth with tender slices of brisket, and the lemongrass beef was perfectly seasoned with just the right hint of citrusy spice. Both dishes were satisfying and well-prepared, showcasing the quality and care in their cooking.
However, the dining experience felt a bit rushed. Even though the restaurant was nearly empty, with only four tables occupied, we noticed that as soon as we finished eating, the staff seemed eager for us to leave. This made the atmosphere feel less welcoming and relaxing than I would have hoped for.
Overall, Pho Bang delivers on flavor and fresh ingredients, but the rushed vibe during an otherwise quiet time detracted from the experience. I’d still recommend it for the excellent food, but I hope they work on creating a more inviting and unhurried environment for their guests.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Beef Tendon Pho, Soup, Fried Spring Rolls, Beef Soup
Restaurantji Recommends
Waiters are so rude it's not even funny use to come here atkeast once a week not going to be seeing our family anymore
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Vietnamese food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
This is one of the restaurants that i love so much in Elmhurst and today i went there for dinner and i took my service dog with me. They denied me service and didnt let me in. I explained that by ADA they require to let me in as they are place ppen to the public. Their attitude was the worst and just kick me out and my family of the restaurant when i went to explain that my service dog it’s protected by the American with Disabilities Act. I didnt want yo make a show but i felt really disrespected
Their rolls should be called lettuce rolls. Thai ice tea is great
Food is still good but what is it with the service at this place?!? I know it’s a casual place but businesses forget they are still in the hospitality business, and that food is just one aspect of the dining out experience. I’m glad the other branches are a little better.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
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