They serve the best pho! The owner is always kind and welcoming, and the food is consistently fresh and served hot.

Best banh mi and pho here! It is your classic hole in the wall little restaurant. Hard to find it, almost hidden in a narrow parking lot/alley. This is my go to for banh mi. I normally get the xiu mai meatballs or Dat biet specialty. Well even stop in just to buy their plain, made daily French bread. It's crisp and crackly on the outside, but puffy and soft on the inside!! They also have sugar cane drink here. Among other little to go foods. My recent discovery: great place for breakfast/lunch on the weekends!! Their pho tai is sooooo fricking good! I can't believe I never had it here before now. It has a rich broth and comes with a beef rib! It is the perfect hangover food by the way lol! So when I come here on Saturday or Sunday for lunch, I may see some friends here as well. read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Order the everything Pho... just do it. So worth it. Great cuts of quality meat and the broth is super flavorful. You know it's good when it requires zero sauces but I mean obviously we added some sriracha and hoisin. We came late and not a lot of options but the pho was more than enough food. read more

Great place for sandwiches. Fast and efficient service. Great tasting choices for your pickiest taste buds. Come and you will not disappoint. Live well, eat well, definitely eat here. read more

Tried for first time and this was the BEST PHO I've had since moving to Texas a year ago! The service was quick and servers were attentive. If you're looking for an low key ambiance this isn't it. It's fast pace but clean. Don't let the outside of the place deter you the food and service makes up for it. You won't be disappointed. read more

Amazing Pho! This was highly suggested by my lady! And I've been back 3 times since! They earned themselves a regular customer!! The only bowl I've had here, has been the brisket bowl! Hasn't missed at all!! One day I will try a different dish, I'm sure everything on the menu is great! read more

I like to come here to grab a Vietnamese sandwich, the prices are good. It's cash only I believe.

This place is absolutely AMAZING. I don't usually leave reviews although I should because I'm such a foodie, but the Pho here is so good that I had to! Every city I live in or travel to I always have to find a good spot for Pho and this small little place in Arlington, TX is the BEST I've ever had in my life lol! The broth is so rich in flavor that I use little to no condiments which is huge for me cause I usually like it spicy. It's so good that I don't even want to mess up the flavor with extras! Every order comes with a HUGE fall off the bone tender rib. Picasso. Like I don't know what I'm going to do when I leave Dallas lol no other Pho will probably compare. I'm alway go solo and I'm always seated and served very quickly. Everyone is very nice as well. read more

Ba Le Restaurant - XL Rare Beef Pho with Nuoc Beo on the side - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Great place to grab a cheap sandwich. Ordering is a little difficult as their first language is Vietnamese. We've tried a few different sandwiches but I'm not sure how we'd reorder them as I don't know what meats they were!!! It's kinda like mystery meats! Beware of the raw jalapeño in there too, they will get you and their spicy. I love the French baguette they use, reminds me of the type of bread you get back in England. Plus they sell prawn crackers which is amazing for a Brit living aboard!! read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Sandwich and Prawn Crackers at home - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

I wanted to try Ba Le when my mom came in town so we went there around 12pm, there was no one at the front to get seats and when we got a seat we started to order, the waitress was very rude like she was having a bad day, and she was making us feel rushed and eager to order so I wanted the beef ribs pho and she only spoke Vietnamese, finally I just told her I wanted the beef pho and she put it in. Finally got the food out and there were barely any noodles in it, the broth was good, but the attitude of the waitress was so sour I couldn't eat well. When we get done I just feel like disrespected by the waitress, I use to go here all the time for banh mi but this experience has changed my mind about this place. read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Beef rib pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

This is the spot to go to if you're looking for a freshly-made baguette and a tasty sandwich. So why only 4 stars? It really depends on the day you go and who's working. I've been here a few times where the workers want nothing to do with you and if you ask for extra vegetables on the side, you get a scowl. Even with said scowl, you don't get much beyond one small ziploc bag of sandwiches...for 7 sandwiches I've also been here where a super friendly cashier was joking around and talking with the customers, asking what they're looking for. Hit or miss here. What to get: Grilled Pork Combination Pork meatball The bread is ultra fresh and you can sometimes see it coming out. The meat portions are decent, but def on the smaller side. For $3-$4 bucks, you can't really go wrong here! read more

I've been coming here for over 30 years . Today I order 1 sandwich Meat balls ( xiu mai ) It was bad that I had to trash it Full of fat & oil , so liquidated that you can't tell it's meat at all . read more

Favorite Pho in the Arlington area! Broth is flavorful and portion sizes are hugeeee. Even the regular size bowl feels like the large size. Service is also fast and friendly. read more

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Yummy yummy yummy Pho!!! I am a snob when it comes to Pho but these people have a great one!! Their service is phenomenal too! They sell other yummy stuff there too! Go try it!! Get the extra large and ask for little noodles and enjoy the rich broth!! read more

Good pho, got expensive as hell tho. What the fuck is going on with the coffee portions? read more

Ba Le Restaurant - The fuck type of portion? Straight ice. - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Okay this is probably the best Pho, Bun Bo Hue and Bahn Mi I've had in the states. Coming from someone who's a foodie from NY and even been to Virginia Eden center and this spot beats all of em. Found this spot from following Alyssa Nguyen (aka tiktoker gaming_foodie) and let me tell you she was not exaggerating. This spot was so good. The brisket fell off the bone and the Bun Bo Hue had so much flavor and a great kick. The Bahn Mi was perfectly toasted yet soft centered with the freshest ingredients. We went out here on our way to the rodeo show at Fort Worth stockyards. So if y'all planning to visit Dallas and heading out here for a rodeo show make sure yall stop by this spot too (30 mins away from Dallas and stockyards). You're not going to regret the drive out here. Food: 10/10 (I would give 6 stars if I could, so good) Ambience: 10/10 (very clean and spacious) Service: 10/10 (our server was a non english native speaker and tried his best to help us and even gave us free sesame buns to try when we asked what they were) read more

This is the best pho I've had in the DFW metroplex. The soup was clear and not too heavy, and the rib just fell off the bone. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Will never order pho anywhere else. That's all. Lol no but really come get an XL bowl of pho with whatever meat you'd like and get a giant tender beef bone on the house. Delicious broth and plenty condiments. Service was friendly, it was my first time and they could tell I was new so they coached me through it. Restaurant is a typical Asian establishment with regional decor but nothing super snazzy. You can't go wrong choosing Ba Le for your Viet soup needs. Next I will try their bahn mi. read more

As stated the PHO is fantastic but the sandwich is top of the lines and are great at what they do.

Decades later, Ba Le still makes the best banh mi dac biet with the freshest bread! I used to work not too far from this location and would pop in at least once every other week for the same thing. I recommend bringing cash because there is an extra % charge with credit cards. This location really should be 5 stars for the food, but the customer service here is so lackluster - I've been here an infinite number of times, but it's very obvious that the ladies behind the register treat you differently if you cannot speak Vietnamese. I have even avoided this place on occasion when craving a banh mi because I didn't want to deal with an old Asian lady scowling at me during my lunch break. Side note - the line does get fairly long during peak hours if you are wanting to buy things to-go. Expect a wait! read more

Ordered food to go, it was delicious! Especially the Lao style papaya salad. Fair warning, it is on the spicier asian side so #1 is for those who enjoy spicy. It was refreshing to see vermicelli rice noodles with papaya salad as most do not have them! Very flavorful. Loved the Lao sausages too with sticky rice. read more

Oh my goodness. My friend told me that this place was her go-to for excellent Pho, and she was absolutely spot on. A very authentic location, Ba Le has some delicious options. I went for the big beef bowl, with came with two beef ribs and plenty of meat...I had a hard time trying to finish the bowl, even though I truly tried. I mean, that flavor was incredibly good, it was perfectly seasoned, savory and fresh. It has had the rather unfortunate effect of ruining other pho places for me. I also ordered a bahn mi for dinner, which was just as good as I was expecting from such a solid restaurant, although I was advised that this was definitely not the best bahn mi in DFW. While I'm no expert, I thought it was pretty darn good too. I would recommend anyone come here, but be sure to have cash just in case, since there is a credit card fee. read more

Great banh mi with lots of flavor. It's my favorite place to go in Arlington area! The people were nice to me and I was able to do a catering order and pick it up within 40 mins which was amazing!! read more

This has been my spot for banh mis and sugar cane for 10 years now! They are spot on good! In addition they also have snacks and other goods to go. However, if you feel like dining in you can choose from their varied menu items, their pho is great as well and very filling! As for the service, sometimes it's very busy and you might not get the best or friendliest service, but don't let that intimidate you. read more

Wowza oh my goodness what a PHO FIND! Ambiance and surroundings in short supply. Flavor and authenticity in abundance. The broth and meat here are out of this world. Tender and well seasonedalla round and those egg rolls are some of the best I've had !! Clearly home made and ended up ordering extra. I'm not embarrassed! read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Iced viet coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

This is no longer my nearby place for banh mi fix. The speical combo sandwich lacked quality and quantity (mainly thin slice pork party); white mayo was not rich tasting, no cucumber slices either. The pickled daikon was overpowering and made the sandwich sour tasting. I will stick with banh mi #1 on Pionetin Asian Times Square from here on unless I happen to be near Quoc Bao Updated: stopped by to try the seasame mung bean ball since Banh mi #1 seems to not have it anymore. This place was decent. I decided to get a banh mi to see if it has gotten better. This time I could taste the pate and the mayo was not horrible. I just wish they put cucumbers spears in their banh mi. read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Combo specia.. no cucumbers again - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

One of my go to phó restaurants! Can never let me down even after trying 7+ other phó spots. Support my family friends please!!

Located in a little bit of a run down plaza, this is my go to spot for pho as they actually provide beef ribs with the bowl. I'm not entirely sure if the beef ribs come as a default as I saw the pictures of other people's bowl, but I always just ask for it just in case. Also, if you want an extra rib, keep in mind it will cost you another $3. Their banh mi is also really on point and their bread is really fresh . Some people complained about the quality in the other reviews but so far I haven't noticed any problems with the ones I've ordered. They also have ready made food that you can order at the front but I haven't tried any of those yet. Customer service is alright but no real complaints from my side, will definitely keep coming back. read more

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I was so glad I got to stop by here during a trip to Dallas with some friends. I got to try the bun bo hue, the pho, and the grilled pork banh mi, and all of them were on point. The bun bo hue was especially well seasoned, and they weren't stingy with the meat either! You also know it's good when the spice leaves you needing to blow your nose. Will definitely want to come back whenever I'm in the area. I ordered the banh mi to go and added a fried egg to it myself, which I would highly recommend if you're getting takeout. It was delicious! One tip if you come is to bring cash. They charge less for cash payments. read more

Ba Le Restaurant - bun bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

The brisket pho is amazing!! Probably the best I ever had with a big bone with meat inside. The ban mi was a little dry. egg roll amazing!

Ba Le has what I consider the best pho in Texas. Honestly, so freaking good. The really tender meat, the broth full of flavor and the perfectly cooked noodles. They're not skimpy on any ingredients, even the plate of fresh herbs. read more

Great pho and sugar cane drink! Service is authentic to viet culture so don't get your feelings hurt! read more

Cash only for the bakery side! I haven't tried the restaurant so I wouldn't know. I always get the ba le special and it's delicious! I like to flatten my sandwich so it doesn't hurt/tear the roof of my mouth too bad. read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

The good here is pretty authentic and good, price is fair. However called ahead for my order togo, when i come in my order is not ready. At least 5 ppl come in after me, they dine in and they have food already when im sitting here for 30 mins. The server told me they ate do busy, of course i understand but they are busy but i think they should know how to prioritize the order. As a pregnant and diabetic person, I need to have meals on time but oh well, wonder if they care, since they kept taking care dine in customers only Updated: i called for my order ahead 15 mins and i sat there 40 mins to have my food. The server dont even apologize for the wait. read more

Came for the pho and it's was ok. Know of a better place but I needed up loving their banh mi- would come for that alone- they also sell a lot of desserts and a variety of ready to go foods. We had the chicken and beef pho. It's was ok. They are busy and if it's closing time they will not seat you. Service was meh but doesn't stop business here. read more

Be aware when placing and paying your order. I was surprised when I was paying my order. My first time to order that soup and the male food server that took our order added extra in my soup that I didn't order. When I asked him why he did that. well according to him that is usually the order of most customers. Adding extra to your order so that you will pay more. read more

The best Bahn Mi in Arlington...they bake their own bread If you want an awesome sandwich...this is the place!!! read more

Rude service didn't have a lot of things to choose from they were out of a lot of items when we went to eat there. Waiter was very short and rude. Will not waste my time at this place ever again read more

wow! didn't think you could do anything different tasting with a banh mi but I was really surprised when I bit into the sandwich. The bread is really crispy and flaky (warning: crumbs will go flying when you bite in it), and there was something in there that makes it very tasty. It is on the spicy side if you say yes to the jalapeño peppers as they give it to you in big slices with seeds still in. If you are in the area, definitely go picky up me f these tasty sandwiches! Also had a really good freshly pressed sugar cane juice (which I believe is mixed with lime juice), was so refreshing and definitely hit the spot! The only ting I question is why style foam cups? read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Drinks menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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I absolutely love this place! I've been coming here for over 12 years now and it has remained amazing every time!! Best pho in town! I always come here for my sugar cane drinks, banh mi, and to go foods. Highly recommend this place. You won't be disappointed!! read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Chicken rice plate combination. (Com ga dac biet) - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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