Hard to find lemongrass clams (especially ones this fresh and flavorful) as well as Chả Giò this authentic. Glad this place exists. I recommend! read more

My seafood soup had two shrimp in it, two tentacles and yes, two small pieces of shrimp. Very tasty soup but not worth paying for seafood with as little as they gave. I wouldn't come back. Poor service and not a nice looking place. Too many other good places to go to. read more

Awesome authentic Vietnamese restaurant. The new owner did a great job re-vamping the menu. Service is prompt and attentive with very reasonable pricing. read more

Nice Vietnamese gem in central Pinellas County. When you walk in, you smell the wonderful Vietnamese flavors. I ordered one of their pho bowls and it was perfect! Best thing is that these great flavors come at a very affordable price! read more

Ben Thanh Restaurant - Pho tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Pinellas Park, Florida

Don't let the out of the way strip mall fool you, this place is a real treat. Service was fanrastic, the place is clean, and the food is excellent. I had the combination pho and spring roll appetizer, both were very good. The pho was full of ingredients and the broth was exceptional. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. read more

Ben Thanh Restaurant - Combination pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Pinellas Park, Florida

We love Ben Thanh and the owners. We went there at least once a week for years. Everything on their menu is fabulous. Their Pho is amazing and my favorite is their crepe (banh xeo). It looks like egg but it is not. It is so yummy that I often crave it! They are closed in Monday's so you will inevitably want to go on those days! Enjoy an iced coffee with condensed milk for a nice pick me up and it makes for a great day! Highly recommend! read more

Lovely food. I had the spicy beef lemongrass pho. It was delicious! Spiced it my way and enjoyed every degree of heat. Good service. And not busy on a Saturday evening. Maybe location is why but it's worth a bit of a drive if you like Vietnamese food! read more

We had sausage fresh roll. It was decent testing. The large pho was this big bowl of noodle with fresh herb and other beef goody. The broth was just right - not too greasy, not too bland. We ordered a seafood clay pot- shrimp, squid, fish , fried tofu and imitation crab meat in a sweetish sauce. It got good enough flavor and went nicely with white rice. The chicken wing entrée came with rice, small salad and fried wings in a sweet chili sauce. It was delicious. Overall this restaurant has good selections of delicious dishes , reasonable pricing and good service . read more

Finally some good Pho in this city!!!! This place is the first Vietnamese restaurant that had a unique menu AND good pho to boot. The place is really small, and only had 1 server, who also ran the register. Exactly how I like it. He was quick, friendly, and clearly knew what he was doing. The pho was the best I've had yet at any of the Greater Tampa area Vietnamese spots. It had a great balance of spices in the broth, the noodles were cooked perfectly, and most importantly the brisket was very thinly shaven and ACTUALLY FLAVORFUL FOR ONCE!!!! All the appropriate condiments were even there. I also tried the Chili, Vegetable, and Sausage Spring Roll (name might be wrong) but it was good. Not the best roll I've had, but definitely good and I liked the sausage inside, a bit unusual compared to most other Vietnamese spots. I'll definitely return here, especially to try some of the Chef Specials that looked sooooooo good. Also, for 2 rolls, pho, and Lime Iced tea I only had a $10.17 bill. Can't beat that. read more

Food-wise, this is probably the best Viet eats in Pinellas Park. The food here is always good. Always fresh. Consistent. The prices are reasonable and generally cost about the same as any other place in PP. BUT.. and I've seen this gripe before... Ben Thanh is not going to get you in and out the door quickly, if you happen to be impatient or pressed for time because ol' boss man is docking your pay for taking a 1.5 hour lunch. That being said, you can help this situation by knowing what you want when you sit down and asking for a check when the food gets delivered. But that's on You. BT is simply one of those places where you're free to converse with your company with little interruption, about Viet cuisine, life, or whatever you talk about. Go stand at the cash register if you need to leave. If that's too much of an issue, then maybe you should just go to another place for lunch. read more

One of, if not the, best Vietnamese in the Tampa Bay area. I ordered spring rolls and seafood pho (pictured) while my boyfriend got traditional beef pho - all were excellent. The broth is definitely my favorite I've had. Our server was very nice and attentive and prices were great. Will be back! read more

Ben Thanh Restaurant - Seafood pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Pinellas Park, Florida

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I used to love this place. It used to be one of the better places to get great savory broth. On my recent visit, the quantity and quality has been going down hill. I ordered the banh canh and my friend ordered the pho dac biet. I used to not be able to finish all of my food, but it seems as though they cut their size in half. Finishing my food, I was still left hungry. I'll be on the hunt for a better pho place. read more

Great Vietnamese food at very reasonable prices. This place hides in a nondescript strip mall but don't let that fool you. Authentic, varied menu with many surprises. Try the LAU Satay for two $20, you won't be disappointed. Their beef stew is the best in the area, and the pho can't be beat. We each had a bowl of their beef stew and a pot of green tea, and the check was $14. I can't understand why there isn't a line outside the door. read more

Ben Thanh was delicious! We had the brisket Phò and crab rangoon and shrimp spring rolls. All were really good. The Phò broth was a little meatier than usual but still really tasty! Overall everything was great, including the service. I'd definitely go back! read more

Ben Thanh Restaurant - Phò with beef brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Pinellas Park, Florida

I use to frequent Ben Thanh before they closed down. With the new location, I wasn't too sure on wanting to go there. My friends told me that things have changed and food is good. The pho is good here but I think that they took their time to make sure that I like it because I told them that I just flew in from California and Texas, so I hope that they are good. The service was good. Usually pho comes out first but everyone else food came out before mine. The che was good too. read more

After seeing such high ratings, I expected this place to be better than Pho Quyen and to me, it wasn't. Service was EXTREMELY ssllllooowwwww, which is very odd for a Vietnamese place. Vietnamese and Chinese food usually come out in 10 minutes from the time you order. Not this place; It took the guy 10 minutes to bring our drinks, another 15 to bring our appetizer, and 30 minutes to bring our entrees. It was pretty ridiculous. I came with my friends and their small children, so you can imagine the ruckus our table was causing. I was trying to be understanding since there was only one server. I think he was new because when my friend tried to ask him if a dish tasted good he replied, "I don't know. You'll have to tell me," in a very snooty, why are you asking me a dumb question tone and facial expression. Are you kidding me?!?! You're the one that works here! You should know or put you're freakin attitude away. Aside from 1.5 to 2 star service (he at least brought us our dishes, small plates for the kids, and more limes for my bun bo hue), the food was ok. I've definitely had better. -Their goi cuon had small shrimps in it. Boo. -Their bun bo hue at least had the proper fresh veggies to accompany and the different cuts of meat, even pork blood, but it lacked the intense flavor its supposed to have and most importantly, they used the wrong noodles. They used the vermicelli that is used in goi cuon or the bun, noodle salads. Bun bo hue noodles are supposed to be a little fatter. -My friend's pork chop was flavored nicely but was overcooked and dry. Despite this mediocre experience, my friends enjoyed their meal. I also still haven't tried their pho and they could have had an off night. So, I would come back to try it again, just not any time soon. read more

This is a good place for a late lunch or early evening snack. At 3pm their just getting into the swing of things. I came looking for a good hot bowl of pho with brisket. Their version has more flank than brisket but its still pretty good. I've had better broth but this will satisfy. Two menu items really knocked me over. First, the Bo Bia are a spring roll made with basil and Chinese sausage. These are a must have starter. Second, on the specials menu, they offer a dish of braised pork belly and whole hard boiled eggs served with white rice. Put that dish on your bucket list. It is amazing. Service is a bit relaxed. I believe this is a 2-3 person operation. Staff are very friendly. The atmosphere is casual. They have a TV running a constant reel of Travel/Food porn. They play a mix of Vietnamese pop and techno music. You won't be disappointed. read more

Hidden gem! Second time we were there and second time we leave happy after a delicious meal and delightful experience!!Staff was very excited to explain different dishes so we could adventure trying something new read more

Sorry to say but since the management/ownership changed the food has suffered. Very disappointing as this used to be my favorite Vietnamese restaurant. Please go back to the original recipes/ingredients if you have them. I don't mind higher prices but the food is sadly not worth it as it is today. read more

Awesome Authentic food!! Great service .Very friendly Staff. From now on my favorite place for Pho and Vietnamese cuisine. read more

Hands down my favorite Viet restaurant in Tampa Bay. The food is always on point, the staff is nice, and the interior is clean. This restaurant is a local gem and has become my go-to when it comes to Viet food. Their pho is excellent and I'm also a big fan of their bun bo hue. I couldn't recommend Ben Thanh enough! read more

Food was very good. The typical exterior and interior decor is nothing to brag about however, the price is right for the good food and fast attentive service. read more

My daughter and I try to stop in at least once a week. I think the depth of flavor and richness that the Pho has here is bar none the best in Pinellas Park area. The owners are super nice people and its always a pleasure to see them!!! read more

Ben Thanh Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Pinellas Park, Florida

Really good Pho here. It is hard for me to not order the Pho every time I come. I get the beef all the way and super size it so I can take home another meal. I did try a few other dishes, but stuck on the beef Pho. read more

A papa mama shop. Was being told the food will be ready in 20 minutes, we waited 15 minutes more after arrived. The food size is good, taste is alright. They can definitely improve on their customer service. read more

Pho broth has a great flavor. Vermicelli bowls are good as well. Convenient and fast service.

In this unassuming spot in Pinellas Park exists probably the best Vietnamese food I have had in the Tampa Bay area. I got the sliced beef pho, and my friend got the chicken fried rice. Both were absolutely phenomenal. I would highly suggest the Ben Thanh Restaurant for anyone that wants solid, authentic, and just really incredible Vietnamese food! read more

Just like the stars, Meh. I've experienced better. My friends said this was her all time place for pho, but I was pretty disappointed. It wasn't bad but I was expecting some really good home cooked pho. Better than pho quyen (Hillsborough)? Not a chance. It's super tiny, when I say tiny I mean it! Don't let the outside deceive you. They have at most maybe 6 tables or so. The service was extremely slow and it seems like everything was just thrown down at the table. Not to sound harsh, but I probably would never come back to eat here again. Not because of the quality of food, or even about the restaurant itself, but the fact that it's not the first place in mind when I think of Pho, or Vietnamese food overall. read more

This is the real deal. Great food at a great price. No fancy decor or location. But the authentic vietnamese food and at these prices can't be beat. You'd have to book a trip to Vietnam to have it this good. The staff is friendly and very effective. read more

The pho here is great, the service is awesome. My wife and I love this place on our vacation. We will definitely be back for sure.

I dream about #1, the chili spring rolls, love the pho too#23, I go every couple weeks. My favorite st Pete restaurant right now

Great food. Great service. Fast and friendly. Everything we had was amazing. Pho soup is perfect! Small family owned. read more

Ben Thanh Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Pinellas Park, Florida

This small restaurant in a strip mall is unbelievable. A friend and I found it by accident and come at least once a week. We love the spring rolls with shrimp and the bun with egg rolls. Very clean and friendly staff. Highly recommend read more

Authentic food! The food here is delicious! I can't eat here enough. The staff is VERY friendly and welcoming. The prices are cheap, and the servings are huge. I would highly recommend this place to anyone! They certainly set a high bar for any other Vietnamese places. read more

I've now eaten here 4 times. Sticking by my 4 star review. The first time they had some awesome 5 star specials. Not since. Just reliably very good to excellent food at a great price. IMO their pho is delicious complex subtle. Makes me think of a tranquil lake or a calming rain while savoring the wonderful flavors. Definitely recommended. Hopefully they'll add more specials. read more

If you want a tasty flavorful bowl of Pho then you must come here!! Nestled in a small strip mall and worth the drive!

Fresh and delicious - food Very friendly and prompt - service I wish this restaurant would be in Tampa. read more

A few months ago my husband and I started trying different Vietnamese restaurants every Sunday and the last restaurant we tried at that time was Ben Thanh . We have been going there weekly ever since and we are no longer going to any other place. We have found the absolute best Vietnamese restaurant in the Tampa Bay Area . The food is always excellent, full of flavor and fresh. The service is phenomenal. I highly recommend it . read more

By far, my favorite Vietnamese restaurant! The food is phenomenal, the staff is always nice and you can't beat the price. The chili spring rolls and Pho are amazing....I want to try more of the menu, but usually just give in and get the same thing because of how good they are! read more

I tried the crab Rangoon and bun with shrimp, pork and egg roll. The food was pretty good and the prices were reasonable. I'll round up to four stars. read more