I ate chicken pho here. Chicken was juicy and soup broth was rich. Much much better than Vietnamese…read morerestaurant in Flushing. I am happy that i discovered this place in my neighborhood.

A year has passed since my first visit and review of Pho99. I've had multiple amazing meals since…read morethen! But my most recent dining experience was somewhat disappointing. It started as soon as we walked into the restaurant; there was an unfortunate water leak dripping down from the ceiling, right by the entrance. The staff put a bucket below a huge water bubble that had formed in the ceiling, to catch the drips... but you had to walk around it to get into the restaurant. Kind of weird that the staff didn't think of getting from a hardware store, one of those tarps that catches ceiling leaks and diverts the water thru a hose to a bucket... that isn't in the way of customers entering the restaurant. Anyway, we sat down, and ordered an old favorite dish, and decided to try a new one. The old favorite is the House-made Fish Cake Pho (Pho Cha Ca)! The kitchen staff hand makes the fish paste from scratch, with some kind of super addictive & flavorful spices, and I've really enjoyed it in the past. We also decided to try the Shaking Beef Rice (Com Bo Lac Lac) for the first time. Unfortunately, both dishes were disappointing. The fish cake in the pho looked and tasted like typical frozen type you can get at any Asian market... and was confirmed when we asked the staff. Where's my ATF fish cake?!? The beef cubes in the rice dish were (a) super overcooked (like beef jerky level chewy) and (b) the sauce was way, way too salty. We also noticed the restaurant manager, Ngan, wasn't working that night. Perhaps all these problems happened because she was away on holiday? And Pho99 will be back to its usual spectacular food after she returns?

Solid and as authentic Vietnamese food as they come…read more Love their Pho and traditional dishes. They have been servicing the neighborhood for ages and my family and I would drop by any chance we get.

Usually order the pork chop over rice and ribeye pho when we eat there. Did a take out this time…read moreand ordered two number #25 (large ribeye bowl) to go. Inflation has really taken over at $14 a bowl, for couple pieces of meat and bean sprout. After coming home with the food, opening the bag. To our surprise, the bean sprout were missing, and sauce packs were missing. Service is starting to lack, but the money for the food continues to increase. You really have to start asking yourself, is it really worth what you're paying?

tldr, underwhelming for the price. i picked up & paid $41 for 1 banh mi xtra pate xtra mayo, 1 xtra…read moremeat (accident lol), 1 side pho broth (＄7?!) and 1 20oz viet coffee... the house special banh mi for $17 kinda crazy but i wanted to give it a chance since i luv viet food & live in the neighborhood. the bread is ok, lots of carrots, and the meat portion was good (xtra meat was on the side). other than that, it was an underwhelming experience. the food tastes bland and the viet coffee is weak, watered down and frankly didnt taste like viet coffee at all hahahahaha. one thing good ill say is that the food is better than money cat lmao

Food is good, sizable portions, and pretty tasty. I do think the meat good be a little bit more…read moreumami. But overall it's a good spot in bushwick. The atmosphere is top tier and decorations are very intentional. The staff is pretty decent, nice people.

Came here with the hubby and really enjoyed the food. Got the signature pho and the bone marrow…read more Viet ice coffee was yum. I really liked the bone marrow. The waitress there was really attentive and I appreciate that a lot. You can tell she is super sweet, sincere.... she does a great job!! We will always come back.

Very good pho. I got the one with meatball brisket and one other kind of meat (can't remember but…read moreit's their signature pho). I eat pho often and this is an authentic one. Comes with all the normal toppings: lime, bean sprout, jalapeño and herbs. Also comes with packets of sriracha and hoisin. Good pho and authentic. Not the best one I've ever had but it's up there. I would eat pho from here again. Ordered delivery and the portion size was large. Did not dine in so can't comment on their service or ambiance of the restaurant. Delivery was good and foot came hot. Vietnamese coffee was VERY good. Super delicious. Some of the best I've had. I would be back.

BAE was one of the places I wanted to return to in NYC. The owner is known for making almost…read moreeverything inhouse and the banh mi's as well as flavors have been spectacular. Yes, there is a wait. Yes, there's a line before the place opens. Like so many places in NYC, waiting in line is a endurance sport NY-ers participate with all the influencers hawking all the hype. However, I still enjoyed it (maybe not a +1 hr wait) but was lucky and got in with 30. Tried a couple more dishes, the outstanding still were the sandwiches and perhaps the scallop with salted duck egg. The sauce was phenomenal, makes me want to recreate it. It's not like anything I've had before. Their dishes and flavors have great execution, you can taste each ingredient which I really appreciate here.

Banh Anh Em is a relatively new Vietnamese restaurant in NYC. Now, NYC is known for good food, but…read moreVietnamese cuisine is not one of them. So I was super excited to check this place out, especially seeing all the reviews hype it up. We came late at night and were seated after a 30-minute wait (no reservations, just walk-ins). The ambiance was lively and chatty and the service was great! Food came out quickly and the workers kind of remind me of my parents, so I had a soft spot, haha. My friends and I got the Chả Giò, Bánh Xèo, Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng, Red Chili Fried Chicken Bánh Mì, Bún Cá Hải Phòng, and Patê Chaud. I loved their Chả Giò! Super crunchy outside with tasty fillings inside. The nước mắm also tasted delicious and paired well with the spring roll. The Bánh Xèo was also good! It had shrimp and pork belly inside. Loved it with the nước mắm. I personally ordered the Red Chili Fried Chicken Bánh Mì as my main entree (because the Bánh Mì Heo Quay was sold out by night time, unfortunately). I think that the fried chicken itself was good and the bread was very crispy. I really loved their Patê Chaud, which is a savory puff pastry with pork and patê. Their patê is scrumptious and the pastry itself was flakey and buttery. Unlike most Vietnamese restaurants, this spot does not serve phở on the daily! They have a weekly rotation of noodle soups. So if you are looking for phở, make sure to check their menu each week. Overall, the food did not necessarily "wow" me, but it was delicious. My mom makes these foods often so I am not usually impressed by Vietnamese food at restaurants. However, I have to give Banh Anh Em respect to making it out here in NYC as a Vietnamese restaurant. I would come back to try more of their food (I want my hands on the Bánh Mì Heo Quay).

I wanted to love this place since I moved nearby, but I now know to look elsewhere for Viet food. I…read moredo wonder if I got lower quality food since I ordered takeout, but I'm not interested to try again. The rice noodles for the bun cha were rough. Refrigerated at least once and not fully heated up again to be bouncy. The egg roll and pork patties were definitely pre-fried way in advance. They were too chewy and crumbly. The banh mi doesn't use a baguette bread but rather a roll style bread, so it's really dense. The pork cold cut had dried edges. What tainted the taste the most is the soggy, semi-sour cucumber. Only pro is that this was all ready within 10 minutes. But I think that's because nothing was fresh.

District Saigon, a Vietnamese restaurant, was a nice surprise in Astoria. I am pleased to say this…read moreplace had a great "perfect pair" lunch deal for $16. You get your choice of pho: vegan, beef, or chicken and half a sandwich of your choice. We both got the round steak pho and one traditional banh mi and one chicken banh mi. Honestly, having a half sandwich and a small bowl of pho really hit the spot and was surprisingly filling. Traditional Banh Mi: (4/5) sandwich was tasty and had the cold cuts with the pickled carrots. If they toasted the bread then I think it would make it even better. Chicken Banh Mi: (3/5) chicken had a nice lemongrass flavor but overall was just okay. The traditional one was much better. Round Steak Pho: (4/5) the broth was nice and lighter than my usual beef pho but still tasty. I like my pho with a wedge of lime, fresh basil and bean sprouts. So if they forget to give it to you, just ask for it. Although the restaurant may seem narrow but it's long and has plenty of tables in the back. The music is a little loud and club like but otherwise, I had a great experience here. So if you're in Astoria, I would highly suggest this place for their great lunch deal. Can't be beat!

I came here for their lunch service and had a good time! This cozy restaurant in Williamsburg…read moreoffers some pretty authentic Viet dishes from noodles to rice to banh mi. They also have really good sparkling Viet drinks and viet coffee! Service here is nice. We got their salad rolls, mi quang, and bo kho with their salted lemonade and coconut cream viet coffee. Everything was great. The mi quang was a huge portion with tons of pork, quail eggs, and shrimp. Meanwhile the bo kho had super tender beef and was very fragrant. Loved my Viet coffee and the salted lemonade was so refreshing. Great spot for some casual Vietnamese food in Brooklyn!

Delicious food, great prices, friendly staff! Happy hour from Monday to Thursday all day.read more

Anyone remember that viral TikTok / IG video of that influencer that came here for a collab, to…read moreonly post a bad review once she got called out for not holding up her end of the bargain, and then also get exposed for killing a dog while dog sitting. Crazy times. Anyways...I didn't realize it was this spot until one night I was craving pho in LIC and found this spot on Yelp. Once I saw the storefront, I knew which restaurant this was and got very excited to finally try them out. For drinks, I had to get the Vietnamese Espresso Martini ($19). It had that distinct Vietnamese coffee taste with a mix of alcohol, which blended in nicely. It luckily did not keep me up all night. For entrees, we split an order of the Shaking Beef ($33) as well as the Bun Rieu ($22). We probably could have just ordered one or the other to split as we were very stuffed by the end of the meal. Both were delicious and would recommend. The Bun Rieu is unique that it is a pork and tomato soup base, kind of like in hot pot (delicious a refreshing btw) with a hint of fish sauce. The Shaking Beef is a classic which comes with jasmine rice. Beef is prepared and seasoned perfectly. There were other items that looked and sounded delicious, but my wallet prevented me from doing so. There's always another time, which I will be looking forward to. Shoutout to our server Daniel who was amazing and super hospitable.

Solid viet place in Long Island City. Cute albeit tight interior (because it's popular), though…read morethere's garden seating available too. Wait staff were very nice, had good recommendations, were attentive and served us quickly. Food was a bit pricey, but still very tasty

Wonderful Food, Service & Atmosphere!…read more I"m Carmen . I eat alone often and enjoy places that make me feel comfortable. I had such a wonderful experience at Pho Thai! I ordered the rice vermicelli with shrimp and added the egg roll as suggested, and it was absolutely delicious. I finished my meal with the custard--the only dessert on the menu--and it was SO good! The prices are great, especially for the quality of the food. The restaurant was beautifully decorated, very clean, quiet, and relaxing, with soft music playing in the background. I also loved that there were plenty of tables that were comfortable for someone dining alone. The service was wonderful--friendly and attentive without being intrusive. And I have to mention something you don't hear often in a restaurant review: even their house tap water was exceptionally well cared for and tasted great! I enjoyed several glasses. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, wonderful service, and excellent prices. Pho Thai is definitely a place I would return to and recommend!

1st time customer…read more Fairly new addition to the area. Modern and simply decorated restaurant with AC. Staff are friendly. I ordered the grilled pork rice vermicelli and added spring rolls for an additional cost. Upon digging into this bowl of food, I noticed what I thought was minced garlic and asked the staff... turns out to be applesauce. If you order the rice vermicelli bowls, I suggest to omit the applesauce because it waters down the ingredients in the bowl. There's pickled carrots and daikon and flavors the vermicelli when you should really be using the dipping sauce served on the side. They served complimentary hot tea which I also found to be watered down though it complimented the meal. Lastly, we each ordered a Vietnamese hot coffee for the first time which we found to be strong.

My first Banh Mi. My friend from Vietnam took me here and I…read morebelieve it's a good place for me to show a lot of people this type of food. Excellent taste

I absolutely love this place so much!! I came for a quick dinner bite with my friend and the dishes…read morewere mouthwatering. It was my first time trying authentic Vietnamese sandwiches and they were delicious. We got the Beef Bulgogi and Lemongrass Chicken (Beef Bulgogi was my fav) but both were so rich. Of course we had to get their Kimchi Fries which are what dreams are actually made of. Service was great. There are multiple locations but if you're around Elmhurst, Queens definitely check it out if you have the chance. You won't be disappointed! One of my favorite obsessions right now.