Stumbled upon an authentic Vietnamese hole-in-the-wall gem! Their pho and bún bò Huế are the real deal—rich, flavorful, and made just right. Washed it down with a perfectly bold Vietnamese coffee. Pure comfort in every sip and bite. Cash only and plenty of time parking. Use the lot that is near by as it is free for 2 hours. They also have a restroom.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julian Rios
Café Diem in South Philly is hands down our favorite spot for Vietnamese food, especially their Bún bò Huế. My wife and I have tried this dish at countless places, and nowhere even comes close to the rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced bowl they serve here. The broth is deep and aromatic, the meat is tender, and the spice hits just right. On top of that, the service is always warm and welcoming—it truly feels like being served by family. The entire menu is solid, but the Bún bò Huế keeps us coming back. Highly recommend supporting this gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Long Nguyen
Absolutely delicious food. They made it as close to Vietnam as they can, given the ingredients. The place is cash only, though. No venmo, no means of digital payment. I was surprised. One of us needed to walk to a nearby ATM to get cash.
Ye Zhou
Small comfy little viet restaurant, cash only. The BBH is what they’re known for 9/10. Viet coffee very strong 👌🏻
Dana Kim
I love this place for their Bun Bo Hue!
Sean B
Sensational
Sandy Shen
Amazing food, even if youre not getting the bun bo hue it's delicious!
Travis Freiermuth
Pho was very flavorful.
Ryan Miller
Consistently tasty!
Quinn Le
Very authentic Bun Bo Hue and Hu Tieu Kho Tom Thit. Everything tastes phenomenal! Tiny restaurant and limited seatings and they take cash only.
CASH ONLY -^_^- Right, here’s the rundown on this spot—they’ve nailed the Bun Bo Hue in Philly! Now, I’ll say it leans a bit on the sweet side, but it’s not a deal-breaker. The broth is packed with rich, bold flavors, and they’re not stingy with the meat, which is always a plus. But let’s talk about what’s missing—where’s the blood cake? And some crunchy toppings like cabbage or banana flower would really take it up a notch. Still, the service is spot on. Quick, friendly, and the staff genuinely care about making sure you’re sorted. Small place, but no long waits—and a heads up, it’s cash only!
Now, their Banh Cuon Cha Lua is fantastic. The rice rolls have just the right chewy texture, filled with savory ground pork and earthy woodear mushrooms. The Nuoc Mam? Perfectly balanced, just the right amount of zing. And the Cha Hue, absolutely delicious, complements everything beautifully. Pair that with the crisp Do Chua, fresh cucumber, and basil, and you’ve got a brilliant balance of flavors and textures on the plate.
Yeou Luh
Very authentic Vietnamese noodles with a high CP value. Their spicy beef noodles may be the best in Philadelphia.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kristy C
They honestly have the best bo bun hue around town.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
He M
Not the best bun bo hui I had. The broth was too sweet. Won't come back.
Food: 1
Steven Nhan Ngo
Hands down one of the best Vietnamese spot to have Bun Bo Hue. We ordered a Banh Cuon, Hu Tieu Tom Thit and it was amazing. The portion was great comparing with the price. Parking was a little tricky but there’s a free parking lot one block away. Will definitely be back for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bún Bò Huế, Jasmine Tea, Chicken and Shrimp Noodle Soup, Spicy Bun Bo Hue
Stumbled upon an authentic Vietnamese hole-in-the-wall gem! Their pho and bún bò Huế are the real deal—rich, flavorful, and made just right. Washed it down with a perfectly bold Vietnamese coffee. Pure comfort in every sip and bite. Cash only and plenty of time parking. Use the lot that is near by as it is free for 2 hours. They also have a restroom.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Café Diem in South Philly is hands down our favorite spot for Vietnamese food, especially their Bún bò Huế. My wife and I have tried this dish at countless places, and nowhere even comes close to the rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced bowl they serve here. The broth is deep and aromatic, the meat is tender, and the spice hits just right. On top of that, the service is always warm and welcoming—it truly feels like being served by family. The entire menu is solid, but the Bún bò Huế keeps us coming back. Highly recommend supporting this gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely delicious food. They made it as close to Vietnam as they can, given the ingredients. The place is cash only, though. No venmo, no means of digital payment. I was surprised. One of us needed to walk to a nearby ATM to get cash.
Small comfy little viet restaurant, cash only. The BBH is what they’re known for 9/10. Viet coffee very strong 👌🏻
I love this place for their Bun Bo Hue!
Sensational
Amazing food, even if youre not getting the bun bo hue it's delicious!
Pho was very flavorful.
Consistently tasty!
Very authentic Bun Bo Hue and Hu Tieu Kho Tom Thit. Everything tastes phenomenal! Tiny restaurant and limited seatings and they take cash only.
Restaurantji Recommends
CASH ONLY -^_^-
Right, here’s the rundown on this spot—they’ve nailed the Bun Bo Hue in Philly! Now, I’ll say it leans a bit on the sweet side, but it’s not a deal-breaker. The broth is packed with rich, bold flavors, and they’re not stingy with the meat, which is always a plus. But let’s talk about what’s missing—where’s the blood cake? And some crunchy toppings like cabbage or banana flower would really take it up a notch. Still, the service is spot on. Quick, friendly, and the staff genuinely care about making sure you’re sorted. Small place, but no long waits—and a heads up, it’s cash only!
Now, their Banh Cuon Cha Lua is fantastic. The rice rolls have just the right chewy texture, filled with savory ground pork and earthy woodear mushrooms. The Nuoc Mam? Perfectly balanced, just the right amount of zing. And the Cha Hue, absolutely delicious, complements everything beautifully. Pair that with the crisp Do Chua, fresh cucumber, and basil, and you’ve got a brilliant balance of flavors and textures on the plate.
Very authentic Vietnamese noodles with a high CP value. Their spicy beef noodles may be the best in Philadelphia.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
They honestly have the best bo bun hue around town.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Not the best bun bo hui I had. The broth was too sweet. Won't come back.
Food: 1
Hands down one of the best Vietnamese spot to have Bun Bo Hue. We ordered a Banh Cuon, Hu Tieu Tom Thit and it was amazing. The portion was great comparing with the price. Parking was a little tricky but there’s a free parking lot one block away. Will definitely be back for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bún Bò Huế, Jasmine Tea, Chicken and Shrimp Noodle Soup, Spicy Bun Bo Hue
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