Kung Po Chicken and beef with broccoli was excellent. Even thou they were busy the food came very…read morequickly. Great service and a nice ambiance. We usually go to the other location and the other location has a Chinese menu. The Chinese menu has a cabbage dish that's beyond amazing! So both locations are excellent!

I ordered their Wednesday special. I got 4 small pieces of chicken and half of it is bean sprout!…read morethat's pretty special! (NOT coming back!)

I've been coming here for years and they are consistently a delicious bowl of love…read more I am a pho ho I would have liked to take a better picture but it was so delicious looking I jumped right in and then remembered to take a picture I can't speak to anything else on the menu because I've been getting this one for years. Family run locally run supporting small businesses in Dartmouth Nova Scotia Highly recommend if you're needing a little extra love

I was excited to eat some pho after eating lots seafood but I was disappointed. Our waitress was…read morethe highlight. She was super nice and when some lady yelled at her for something that was probably not her fault, she stayed kind and under standing. Ok so the bad part. I ordered (as seen in the photo) a beef pho with no bean sprouts in it and I understand that the broth probably had it pre mixed in but I received my soup with the bean sprouts everywhere. Also to the noodles were the same you could buy at the store so that was a little disappointing. The restaurant looked nice enough but in my opinion I'd rather have good food than nice decor.

Felt like a bowl of pho after eating too much rich food during a business trip to Halifax. This…read moreplace is located in the core - a short walk from the convention center. A lot of seats, playing pop music deviates from the authentic vibe. Soup broth is a little dark and salty. Not a clear broth that I am used to, but passible. Ample meat and tripe but not a lot of noodles. Wish they offered more noodles for the price. Halifax isn't the GTA so the choices are limited for pho, so I can't complain too much. It's an okay bowl of pho..but small for the price point.

STAY AWAY!!! 2 hours to get my food! Enough said. Ordered the beef rib pho and even though it's in…read morea stone bowl, the broth was not hot enough to cook the rare beef. My kids were starving by the time they got their food. The waiter couldn't give me a good estimate on time. They looked under staffed. No tp in the washrooms. It was just a horrible dining experience. The food was not authentic either. Mix of Chinese food and other Asian dishes. None of which tasted good from asking the rest of my family.

It was open until 9 as stated on the sign even though online it said 8 PM…read more The service was super friendly and speedy. It was much bigger inside than expand and comfy casual. They offered different sizes for pho so that was great. The food just hit the spot on a cold foggy day.

After days of lobster rolls and lobster everything, I was ready to throw myself into the ocean just…read moreto feel something spicy. Halifax is beautiful, no doubt--but if you're someone who needs a kick of chili in your food (and your soul), the city can feel like a spice desert. Enter Pho Maniac. We spotted it thanks to the red chili-laced photos plastered on the window. That alone was enough to pull us in. And thank god we did--because this place delivers on heat. Not the mild, tamed-down-for-tourists kind either. Real spice. Actual flavor. The food scene in Halifax is trying to grow, but let's be honest--it's mostly tailored for white folks and cruise ship passersby. If your palate grew up on sambal, Sichuan, or scotch bonnets, most of this city will leave you unbothered and unsalted. But Pho Maniac? A mirage turned real. The place was packed with Asian diners and the one off-white wanderer who knew what's up. That's always a good sign. The broth? Deep, rich, and fiery. It hits the spot you forgot Halifax had. I still couldn't see myself living here long-term--because spicy food is non-negotiable--but at least Pho Maniac made the week feel less bland. In a city of boiled lobster and beige seasoning, this little joint reminded me my taste buds were still alive.

Considering a large bowl of pho is under $15- I am impressed! Other places in the city are usually…read more$18+. Fantastic portions and just delicious. I also ordered the meat spring rolls and they were even better than the pho somehow! 10/10 meal, definitely going to be a regular. Their food/containers deliver very well btw!! Everything was perfectly hot.

Poor flavors. Ordered pho and cashew chicken, as well as lemongrass chicken. Bland meat, no sauce…read more The rice was sticky.

Most delicious Thai food, red curry chicken dinner I enjoyed it so much, best food in Nova Scotia!…read more Waiter was attentive from beginning till end of dinner. Room was warm and cozy.

Absolutely delicious. We've beem several times now and it's always amazing. Cashew tofu is so so so…read moregood. Pad thai is always a good bet. Quick service both in house and for pick up. Portions are VERY generous in house. One entree is easily enough for 2 people to share. Highly recommended!

You can't talk about Vietnamese food in Halifax for long without someone bringing up the delicious…read moresandwiches and other dishes at Banh Mi A&B on Quinpool, and I finally made my way there in the summer to see what the fuss was about. Arriving in the thick of the dinner rush on a Thursday, the small restaurant was nearly full, but since I was dining solo, I was able to grab a seat by the window. It has a "counter service" kind of vibe, but it is actually table service, and I was seen to quickly after I sat down. Even though banh mi is their namesake dish, I was impressed with the variety of banh mi options, with creative flavour profiles and a wide assortment of proteins, including lemongrass grilled pork, garlic and lime chicken, sate shrimp with kimchi, and teriyaki tofu and mushroom just to name a few. I'm no banh mi scholar, but I feel like A&B's kitchen is breaking out of the mould a bit and flexing their creative muscles, which I appreciate. The menu doesn't stop there though, as there's several each of appetizers and other familiar Vietnamese mains (bun cha, pho, bun bo hue). My first time here *had* to be banh mi though, so I went for the pork meatballs banh mi, with the Viet slaw as the side in my combo. A&B's banh mi unfortunately doesn't come with paté by default, and I didn't notice that in addition to getting it for "free" if you take it as your side, you can have it added onto your sandwich for $1.50. Oh well, next time! My food came out quickly, and soon I was chowing down with the stunning view of Quinpool Centre, which despite being a visual blight on a full city block in the West End's main commercial district, it has impressively managed to avoid any sort of beautification from the Halifax Mural Festival for four years straight. Bravo, commercial real estate owners, bravo *insert sarcastic clapping* I digress though. Let's not mess around here - the fuss about Banh Mi A&B is absolutely deserved. The bread is definitely the star, as it should be in any truly great sandwich. The shatteringly crisp exterior leads to a dense, pleasantly chewy crumb that supports the delicious fillings within. The pork meatballs had a nice grainy texture that suggested they weren't just coming out of a Sysco freezer bag, and were wonderfully tender and moist, with a lightly herbaceous note to them. The usual banh mi fillings of pickled daikon and carrot, cucumber and cilantro added the texture, bright flavours and colours that are a signature of Vietnamese cuisine. The Viet slaw carried on this tradition with shredded cabbage, carrot, and onion with a peanut crumble and a dressing that enlivens your taste buds with a balanced mix of sweetness, acidity and hints of umami. It was too late in the day for me to grab a Vietnamese coffee, but a peach iced tea was just the right amount of sweet and fruity, without being cloying and dessert-like; just a refreshing drink on a humid summer day! My next time at BMAB had me trying another Vietnamese classic - their pho. Unlike the multitude of banh mi options, there's only one beef pho to choose from, and you know what? I'm cool with that. They've got their specialty, and I respect that! It was another busy Thursday evening, but I received my food in good time nonetheless. The pho comes with beef meatball and slices of brisket; I know squishy textures are a "thing" in Asian cuisine, but I grew up with mediocre, from-frozen meatballs, and they're just not *my* thing. The brisket, on the other hand, was next level compared to A&B's peers; the ultra-tender, thinly-sliced pieces of brisket were deliberately cut to have a layer of fat on top of the meat; evenly distributed on all the slices, it added an unctuous texture without having any overly fatty pieces that were hard to chew. I see you, A&B's prep cook! The highlight of any good soup is the broth, and A&B's really stood out here as well. It had a hearty beefiness, with prominent herbal notes and a velvety smooth mouthfeel, and it was so good that I didn't bother adding any sauces to it! Noodles and accoutrements were all solid standards, but the brisket and broth sealed the deal for this top tier pho. I pulled the trigger on a Vietnamese iced coffee, and true to form it was sweet, smooth and had a great punch of slowly steeped coffee. Banh Mi A&B rightly deserves all the praise it gets, from its fantastic namesake sandwiches to solid execution across the menu, that's tied together with friendly, attentive service. It's got the feel of a neighbourhood spot, but it's truly destination worthy for some of the best Vietnamese food in the city.

If you're visiting Halifax this summer and craving authentic Vietnamese food, I'd highly recommend…read morechecking out Banh Mi A&B on Quinpool Road. I've been there twice now, and both visits left a great impression. The first time, I went with a friend and we ordered the Banh Mi Chao (Egg Skillet) and the Lemongrass Pork Banh Mi. The banh mi was packed with flavor, especially with the pâté, which added a rich, traditional touch. They offer several sandwich options, but the pâté and Vietslaw versions stood out to me the most. It's not surprising that these are among their best-sellers. On my second visit, I wanted to try some of their noodle dishes, so I ordered the Beef Pho and the Spicy Bun Bo Hue. Both were incredibly flavorful, with rich broths and the kind of authentic taste that reminded me of Vietnam. Finding Vietnamese food this genuine in Canada isn't always easy, so that was a pleasant surprise. One thing I noticed was that they recently updated their drink menu and added a lot more variety. In addition to Vietnamese coffee, they now offer fresh tamarind drinks and a selection of colorful cocktails. I tried the salted iced coffee and the fresh tamarind drink, and both exceeded my expectations. The coffee was smooth and balanced, while the tamarind drink was refreshing and tasted genuinely fresh rather than overly sweet. For dessert, they serve options like yogurt with glutinous rice and caramel flan. The flan was my personal favorite, it's light, creamy, and a perfect way to finish the meal. As for parking, the restaurant doesn't have its own parking lot, but I didn't find it too inconvenient. There is usually one-hour street parking available nearby, and you can also park across the street in the Atlantic Superstore parking area. Overall, Banh Mi A&B feels like one of those local spots that genuinely cares about bringing authentic Vietnamese flavors to Halifax. Whether you're stopping by for a quick banh mi, a comforting bowl of pho, or just a Vietnamese coffee and dessert, it's a place I'd happily return to again.

This will always be my favourite place to pop in ...the food still is delicious.. the food is still…read morereasonably priced and the sizes are awesome ..you're not going to get a better deal especially if you got a family to feed I'll always support Judy and her family here.. wonderful customer service wonderful people

Their prices on Thursdays are very good! So cheap considering how everything since Covid went up-…read more A nice jem in Spry!