A good spot for hủ tiếu with delicious broth. The portion is a bit smaller than the usual portion…read morein the US. Bún mắm is mediocre. Bột chiên is okay though I'd like to eat it w green papaya; the sauce is not the best tho. Restaurant is kinda small.

Love this place. Authentic food. Delicious variety on menu. Been going for years and tried every…read moreitem and they're all winners depending on mode. The sauces are not overly sweet like 90% of viet restaurants. Hidden Gem. All star staff & service. Also Clean and charming.

Solid pho! Not sure why it says this place is closed but it's definitely open…read more The parking is insane here. We came on a Sunday and it was absolute chaos. The restaurant wasn't super busy though. Our toddler loved the grilled chicken with rice! Pho was solid. #20 was good - I really liked the flank especially. Family-friendly and great food. Friendly service.

I have been going to this Vietnamese establishment for many of years. I went here right before a…read moresnowstorm because I was craving some hot, spicy pho. I had the Bun Bo Hue without pigs feet. I felt like they didn't notice when I came in so it took awhile to finally get seated and a menu. They then forgot to give me my hot tea which is usually complimentary. The prices on the menu are pretty decent and a large bowl of pho lasted me like 3 days. In a short time, I was brought a big bowl of pho. It was spicy but not crazy hot. The place ran out of chili oil which was very disappointing. The waiter even forgot to give me my sides for the pho such as bean sprouts and Thai basal. The portion was so good and big I got a to go bag. The place is cash only, so I had to pull money out of the ATM then headed to the front to pay. I think I did make the pho too salty by adding a lot of siracha.

Not sure how I've slept on Banh Mi Cali all this time…read more Totally unassuming hole in the wall making great banh mi for what could be considered pre Covid prices. For the $8 I spent on #6 it was a steal. From my first bite of #6, it was bliss, I think I finished my warmed sandwich in 5 total bites. Perhaps it was a shorter hoagie but it certainly made up for it in taste. First bite, the combination of flavors was delicious and there certainly was a healthy smear of Vietnamese mayo to add to the richness. I typically eschew a large helping of carrots in my Banh mi which they were able to accommodate. In the future I'd ask for double meat if I could. I called about 10 minutes before closing and waited minimally for my order upon arrival. Most likely you'll grab yours to go as there isn't seating from what I could tell. The experienced couple that run this place cannot be any sweeter. Every time I come in, they always welcome me back next time. I'll be back again for sure. Cash is preferred.

The bahn mi is delicious. Love the flavors of the meat, pickled veggies, and the crunch of the…read morebread. I like how they just simply put it in the brown bag because, although I've never been to Vietnam, it's giving me Vietnamese street food vibes. I usually visit the other nearby location, but ran into this one when trying to remember where the other one was. The service made me dock some points. I literally stopped by here two days ago and the guy at the counter was amazing! He even asked if I wanted spice or not. Next time around, he did not. I came back today because the sandwich was on my mind & the same guy seemed to be impatient (it doesn't take me long to decide/order). Maybe he was in a bad mood, but it's not the way to go. I had seen someone pay via card last time (even proclaiming that they didn't give her an additional sandwich she wasn't charged for) so I opted to do so today, as I didn't have cash on me this time. I wonder if paying by card triggered the energy lol. He seemed like he had an attitude when I asked if I could pay using tap and tried to take my phone to do so. Since I had seen the woman tap on her own, I told him that I would like to tap it myself. It sucks that they are the cheaper option, but I will definitely be going back to my original bahn mi distributor :).

A solid, no-frills pho spot that I regularly visit during work trips to Philly. The pho is…read moreauthentic, flavorful, and consistently satisfying. It's conveniently located near several hotels by the sports complex, making it an easy choice after a long day. Service is fast, and there's plenty of seating, including larger tables that can comfortably accommodate groups of 8-10. I also recently discovered that they cater bánh mì platters, which makes this spot even more convenient for group meals or events. Overall, a reliable option for good pho without the fuss. $15 and change for a large bowl of the pho dac biet!

Their broken rice with meats is the worst. They give you a small piece of pork chop that wouldn't…read moreeven fill up a baby. And the beef with rice I ordered came with 4 little piece. Will not ever return to this location.

I'm not from the area but I stopped by to charge my car nearby…read more The pho broth was good. But there was a lot of fat, honestly surprised that they would serve a bowl with that much fat on it. I also ordered the vietnamese coffee. The coffee was served in a styrofoam cup with no drip on top. Already a bad sign. It definitely tastes like powdered instant coffee which is kinda nuts to serve for $6 a cup.... The service and ambiance were both nothing to write home about. Overall, I wouldn't stop back even if I was charging my car and starving.

I had bun bo hue, rounded up to $17/bowl. Provided was wilted bean sprouts, bruised basil, a used…read morelooking slice of lime. Two tiny pieces of triangle cha lua, 4 slices of thin beef, and a few floating noodles, the thin hairy pig leg, and NO pig blood. The pricing of everything in this restaurant has gone very up, and we accept the gouging. We only ask that the restaurant does it right for the customers by fulfilling your side of the business by providing the basic Vietnamese dish ingredients. It justifies for you to increased the price b/c ingredients are more expensive, right? So why are you providing us with below basic ingredients, omitted ingredient to a basic Vietnamese dish, and let alone not sanitary? Also, pluck all the hair of the pig leg slice. It wasn't just 1-3 hair. It was a lot. Do your due diligence. Thank you!

Absolutely delicious bánh mì from Cafe Cuong this morning: perfect roll, awesome heat from the…read morejalapeño and crunch from the cucumber, and such tasty BBQ pork. Meanwhile, very easy to order via telephone and pickup (credit cards accepted) was quick (within 15 minutes). Will definitely be back!

I visited Cafe Cuong with my girlfriend for a quick lunch. It was my first time here, and I left…read morepretty satisfied. The food was great, and you can tell this place has a long history. Having been around for over 30 years, it's clear their approach to making good food hasn't changed. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Food - 5/5 Parking - Street Parking Atmosphere - The decor is definitely showing its age, but the restaurant is clean and well maintained. The artwork feels vintage and adds to the character of the space. Service - We had a chance to chat with the owner's son while we were eating, and they were very friendly and welcoming. What We Ordered - Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Good) Com Chay Cha Bong (Crispy rice with chicken floss and fish sauce) Surprisingly delicious and very addictive Deluxe Banh Mi (Very good) Final Thoughts - It's not an area we visit often, but we would definitely come back if we're in South Philly again. If you're in South Philly and craving authentic Banh Mi, this is definitely a spot worth checking out.

I absolutely love this restaurant especially the Tofu Salt & Pepper-- it's one of my favorites and…read morealways a great portion for the price. I also tried the Crabmeat & Tiger Shrimp Fried Rice (requested without egg due to an allergy), and it was delicious. I did notice that the shrimp seemed more like medium shrimp rather than tiger shrimp, which I was expecting based on the menu description. Just wanted to mention it in case the menu needs updating or clarification. Still enjoyed the meal and will definitely order again! Great service and nice ambiance if you dine in. I ordered via delivery today.

We ordered the Chả Cá Lã Vọng (Turmeric Fish). It was prepared with basa and had a very mild,…read moreapproachable taste, served with a plentiful and fresh variety of greens for wrapping. While the dish was enjoyable, I wish the Mắm Tôm (fermented shrimp paste) had been included as it appears in the menu description. When I asked for hot oil, we were served Sriracha, so I had to be more specific to get the house chili oil. Perhaps my partner's request for a fork and spoon pinned us as "safe" diners! Judging from other reviews, this might not be your first choice for Phở -- though the Súp Cua (crabmeat soup) seems to be a notable exception. From our experience, Pho Today or Pho Ha still hold the crown for the best Phở and generous portions. On a high note: the Chả Giò (spring rolls) were excellent -- better than most we've had lately. Le Viet is the ideal place for a crowd that wants a full bar, sports on TV, and authentic Vietnamese food. The dark, modern ambience and generous spacing between tables mean you can actually talk (and talk loudly) without bothering your neighbors. The staff -- specifically a young man and woman who helped us -- were incredibly nice and accommodating.

The best bún đậu in Philly currently (not a lot of competitors tho, maybe like 5?). I really like…read moretheir chả cốm and tofu. Dồi is okay but has a bit too much I believe is green beans in it. Their mắm tôm is not as good as the one in vietnam tho :( A portion can definitely feed 2 or even 3. Spicy noodle soup is good. You get seafood and beef, mushroom, veggie, fishball. Level 1 is already pretty spicy for me but I don't eat spicy food so ‍ I'm not a fan of their nem chua rán, the texture is not right. You will have better nem chua rán if you buy frozen meet from HN then put in flour and panko and deep fry. They used to sell bánh tráng trộn, pretty overpriced imo. I would prefer them to ask me if I want everything mixed or not for to go. Restaurant has really nice decor!

One of the newest Vietnamese restaurants that opened in Philly and I had to try! Open for 2-3 weeks…read morenow, so still working out some kinks, but happy to support small family owned businesses. Area is a little sketch BUT if ya'll can go to fishtown or northern liberties, you'll be fine ! Street parking only. Once inside, restaurant is cute and cozy. No wait on a Sunday evening. Kids/teens were helping to bus tables and wait on us so definitely family run. Menu is very small. One page of food, one page of drinks. If you have your heart set on anything in particular like we did, call ahead to make sure they didn't sell out. At 5pm on a Sunday, 1/4 of the menu was sold out. So we didn't get to try the com ga, chao long or pho ga today. We tried just about everything else. Highlights included the nem chua ran, a northern Vietnam speciality that I have not seen in Philly yet. Sauce was good as was the dish. It's a fermented pork sausage that coated and then deep fried. Also loved the spicy pork soup / tender pork ribs and a great soup. Also a first for me. And they had a very fun drink menu, most of the milk teas were too milky for me, but the fruit teas were exceptional - definitely try those! Service was friendly. Looking forward to coming back to try the rest of the dishes!