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    Lucy's

    4.3 (164 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Smoked beef brisket pho
    Megan Y.

    Quick and casual vietnamese food spot with affordable prices. I ordered the beef brisket pho, which was unique because of the thick cut beef. The broth wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked, but I enjoyed that the noodles came with mushrooms and spinach.

    Smoked Brisket Pho
    Paula N.

    Came here quickly for lunch and I'll absolutely be adding this to my rotation The smoked brisket pho was incredible. Juicy, tender and a bit charred- a perfect bit. Friendly and attentive staff, very quick turn around for food arrival.

    Victor H.

    Came here and ordered the Briket Pho and the brisket was great, tender, and tasty; the broth was tasty with little to none evidence of MSG; and the ambiance of the place was great but kinda small to enjoy your food. I've also had the brisket bahn mi which was crispy, fresh made, and delish. I'd definitely come back again to this place when I am in the area : )

    Vermicelli Bowl Beer Combo
    Jane B.

    Had a quick dinner with a friend at Lucy's Vietnamese one evening. There are two large communal tables inside, along with some smaller spots by the window, but since it was a warm night, we opted to sit outside at one of the small tables. Lucy's is located on Berry Street, just one block over from the busier Bedford Ave, surrounded by plenty of restaurants and foot traffic. I ordered the Vermicelli Bowl with smoked brisket and added the beer combo (an extra $3). The brisket is noted as being cooked for 10 hours, and it was tender, flavorful, and easily cut with a fork. The rest of the bowl came with rice noodles, cabbage, and other veggies, good overall, but the brisket really made the meal. My friend had the Lemongrass Chicken Pho and also enjoyed it, noting it was rich in flavor and very filling. Our food came out very quickly, within just a few minutes, which was a nice surprise. Overall, great for a quick, satisfying meal or takeout spot. Would definitely come back.

    Lucy E.

    Great staff, great food and incredible customer service. Shoutout to Jimmy and the team!

    Smoked Brisket Banh Mi
    Emily G.

    It was just ok. I was excited to try because of all the rave reviews about the brisket, but it just LOOKED sad and dry when I saw it. I came for dinner on a Saturday with some friends and it wasn't too busy. There's a few tables inside and a patio in the back, but the patio is closed for construction or smth. You order at the counter and they bring the food out. I got the brisket banh mi, the rest of the party got the brisket pho or the chicken banh mi. The brisket sandwich was good, in that it was a filling sandwich. The brisket itself however didn't have much flavor (it was peppery) and so dry. I had to douse my sandwich in hoisin sauce/sriracha to enjoy, and I almost never add extra hot sauces or anything to my food. I did however appreciate the amount of veggies (well really carrots) in it. As for the pho, I'm not a super picky pho person so I thought it was fine (aside from the dry and peppery brisket) but no one loved it. The price is fair and I guess it filled me up, but honestly unsatisfying. Service wasn't super memorable and they have a bathroom in the back.

    JiHae L.

    I came here as I was passing by the place, but it wasn't what I had expected it to be. I looked up the reviews, and ppl were all raving about it, so I had to try it out. It's very low-key, which I liked. The water is self-serve, and you order at the front. Once it is paid for, it will be made, and they bring it out to you unless you're taking it to go. There is some indoor seating and some outdoors by the makeshift garden, which I glanced at quickly, and it was really cute. Btw, they honor the check-in as I asked before ordering, and it was added, or shall I say that 10% was taken off. The food wasn't what I had expected. I didn't know that the broth was fully vegetarian, so the base is mushroom. I had a taste of it and was surprised. I decided to get the beef as it was cooked for 14 hours. The meat was good, but not so the broth. It totally turned me off. I understand the concept, but it isn't for me. I doubt I'll be returning unless they have another broth for the meat lovers.

    Nancy A.

    I sometimes pass by this store thinking if I should go in or not and thank god I finally went in. I ordered the brisket pho and boy was it delicious! The best brisket I've ever tasted in my life! Good thing I ordered the brisket and it was my first time! They gave a lot of brisket so that's a plus! Brisket was juicy and tender! You can taste the aroma of the meat inside your mouth! The noodles were good and fresh! I'm going to come back and try it again! So delicious!! A very clean and cozy place when you enter. You can either order food through the self kiosk or in person. Service is fast too! Food came out pretty quick! A must try!

    Smoked Brisket Pho
    Vaughn F.

    Lucy's has expanded to four locations as of this writing. I stopped into this outpost in North Williamsburg for a Labor Day lunch. My girlfriend and I shared a smoked brisket pho and a can of IPA (it's a deal to get both). The backyard patio was cool and breezy so we posted up and got to munching. I had high expectations and Lucy's pho managed to surpass them. The bowl was full of goodies: tender brisket, baby bok choy, white onions, green onions, mushrooms, noodles, and that uniquely peppery broth. The brisket was sumptuous and rich. Some of my favorite bites were the ones where I got white onion and green onion in the same mouthful. After the big pieces were all gone, I sipped the broth, using my spoon to collect all the little nibbles at the bottom. This pho demands to be devoured in its entirety. Service was friendly and fast, prices were reasonable for the quality of food. The can of beer, Ebbs No. 3 IPA, is an awesome selection for the combo deal. I recommend the backyard for your group of 4-6 cool friends. Now I want to check out the Grand Street location just to continue enjoying this great food.

    Brisket pho
    Julie B.

    As an Angeleno that has consumed many bowls of pho in my life, I've rarely come across mediocre/bad pho. It really pains me to not leave a glowing review but sadly, the pho I had at Lucy's was definitely closer to mediocre than good. The restaurant is small and has a few (like 3) small tables and a two-top facing the window. You walk in and order at the counter, pay, sit down and the food is brought out to you. Not too much dining in going on but the place was busy with plenty of take-out orders. I had the beef brisket and my sister had the lemongrass chicken... they offer a combo which comes w/ your choice of a can of beer. The first few bites were great because I was starving but once my initial hunger pangs were satiated... I began to realize that the pho wasn't really that good. There was something missing. That distinct pho smell and taste. Then I realized that the pho was vegan and mushroom based! Great for vegans, I guess! My sister wasn't a fan of her pho either. I can appreciate Lucy's spin on their pho broth and it was clearly a popular spot for take-out. I just can't see myself returning for the pho here, though.

    Smoked Brisket Banh Mi
    Rina D.

    I think it's good to note that this place is good for take outs. All the orders come out in a "take out ready" packaging. Water is also self service here. I got the smoked brisket banh mi and pho, but the meat in both were very thick and a bit hard to chew. I wish the pho had a deeper broth and had more toppings. The hoisin sauce and sriracha both came in tiny individual packets. Ambiance/interior seemed unfinished and they were just okay. There were only couple tables and I saw a lot of other customers sharing the same table b/c of the limited space. I feel like I definitely had better Vietnamese food elsewhere where it seemed more authentic and carefully prepared with the various ingredients.. But the staff was definitely friendly and accommodating with extra napkins, etc that we needed!

    Interior
    Fawn G.

    Today is the day I revisited restaurants from my Elite Events that took place in Williamsburg last year or.more. I had a craving for a Bahn Mi sandwich which I haven't had since you guessed it... last year at Lucy's Bed Stuy, Brooklyn location. That was a great event! I was pleased to spend a warm spring like day in Williamsburg especially eateries that are close to Domino Park like Lucy's. I entered and could smell the freshly toasted bread. I placed my order and remembered my 10% Yelp check in discount, perks my friend, perks! I found a seat near the window that had cushions and a nice view to people watch. My Bahn Mi was served to me table side, love that! I unwrapped my sandwich and took a good look at my delicious Bahn Mi that was about to be devoured: the chicken with the lemongrass flavor, oodles of cilantro, cucumbers.. is my sandwich seeping into your consciousness yet?...carrots on that heavenly toasted bread. Yowza indeed! I was a bit more daring today and squeezed the hot chili sauce and it gave it a spicy kick. The black iced tea served as my fire extinguisher.All in all a delicious cheat! This location is much smaller than Bed Stuy but it still packs a great punch: nice service, chill vibe ( love the picnic tables and cushions) and more importantly the food is delicious. Consistency keeps me loyal.. thus if a restaurant can still wow me with their food and service, then I'm your customer for a long time. If you read my previous review of Lucy's Vietnamese Elite Event it started like this: I love Lucy and she loves me, I'm so happy with my Lemongrass Chicken Bahn Mi. I still love Lucy and if you haven't tried the establishment all I can say is you need a good dose of Vitavitavegamin( (for all you I Love Lucy fans!)

    Smoked Brisket Banh Mi (SOOO good)
    Beryce G.

    Food (5/5): - Food was FIRE - I come from a place with a very strong Vietnamese food scene. While I still prefer some restaurants back home, this place is really, really solid for NY - I got the smoked brisket banh mi which was soooo good. I devoured it in less than 10 min. I loved the texture and marinade of the brisket. The bread was nicely toasted and crispy. It also had the perfect amount of sourness and savoriness. 12/10 - My friend got the smoked brisket pho. I can't really speak to it since I didn't eat it but I tasted a bit of the broth which was also really good Service (5/5): - They were very kind and attentive. They noticed two of my friends were trying to split a bowl of pho so they offered them more broth Ambiance (5/5): - Definitely a small, cute, casual, sit-down vibes type of place! - Great place to hang out with friends Will be back if I'm ever in the area again!

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    **CASH ONLY** Came…read moreon a Friday at 6:37 PM and got seated after about a 20-minute wait. My boyfriend and I shared the classic beef pho, spring rolls and classic Vietnamese banh mi. Everything was excellent, but the spring rolls were particularly good. Will be back pre-Barclays event!

    **CASH ONLY** I do appreciate that's the first thing they tell you as you walk through the door so…read moreyou don't have to waste your time eating and then doing that awkward dance of asking whoever came with you if they have cash or having to go to the ATM, etc. However, it's very unfortunate they require that to begin with, but that seems to be the general consensus on all the reviews. The service was okay - it was obvious the server was brand new/still in training so I'm sure he'll get better and congrats to him on the new job! Btw, in case you were wondering this place is NOT Vietnamese-owned, or at least the server + the host + some workers in the back were not, or perhaps they're trilingual. In any case, I was a little sad about that because there really is a lack of good Viet food in NY so although other ethnicities are more than welcome to own places not of their own ethnicities, I was just hoping to find more Viet-owned Viet food businesses. That being said, I got pho bo vien (which I suppose now I know why there's no Vietnamese text on the menu... so this is the viet meatball pho??) and it was okay. Nothing bad, nothing special, probably a bit too pricey for what you get. I was hoping for some comfort food since this location is nearby. The broth was overall fine after adding some hoisin sauce and Sriracha. Unsure if I'll come again... the convenient location for me is probably the main selling point

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    4.5
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    This is my favorite takeout pho place! I've ordered from here multiple times…read more I would always order the summer roll, spring rolls, and sliced brisket pho. The summer roll has the right amount of spring and always lots of noodles and lettuce. The spring rolls always arrive still hot and still so crispy and good. The pho will come separately, a container of the soup and then another container of everything else. The soup would always still be hot! I always pour the soap into a bigger bowl that I have and then put everything else in. It never disappoints!

    Upon stepping in this space it smells delicious and automatically makes you salivate. They have a…read moresmall menu but the items all look delicious. You know when a place has a limited menu they take care of all their foods. We ordered a pork bahn mi and a chicken bahn mi. An order of pirk dumplings and 2 drinks. The lychee drink and the taro milk drink with boba. The taro drink was creamy and light when drinking. The lychee drink was like a lychee flavor soda but so refreshing. Definitely get the lychee if you are unsure as that is what the worker recommended when i asked. The dumplings were small but yummy with their homemade sauce. I wish they were bigger but no other complaints. The bahn mi's were delicious i got the prok and the flavoring were juicy with their homemade sauce pickled carrots and cucumbers slices balancing it out. The bread was so crispy i throughly enjoyed. I will stop by again another time for the delicious Pho smell that was at the restaurant.

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    I really thought I had reviewed Ba Xuyen before. I first ate here pre-pandy and it never occurred…read moreto me that I hadn't chimed in about this awesome spot. Well, let's clear that up now. The aunties are mentioned often in other reviews, and that's because they're amazing. They'll gladly explain what you need, especially when it comes to the super tasty (and extremely inexpensive) deserts that populate racks and the drink fridges here. Some are sweet, some are sour (the deserts, that is), they'll let you know. Honesty since a cake here is $5, you can afford to try everything! How on to the main reason that you came, the Banh Mi. You literally can't go wrong with any of the eight main sandwiches here. I've tried them all so you don't have to, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't. The bread is crispy, the ingredients are super fresh, and the tastes combine perfectly. The decor is perfect for this kind of spot. No frills. There are three tables and a bunch of chairs. It's exactly what I want in a takeout type place. They concentrate on the food. So, to wrap this one up. Go. I'd say that I'll be back, but I've been coming here for years. If you haven't, it's time to start.

    very good vietnamese food the banh mi reminds me of home…read moreprob one of the best ive had in nyc.... avocado smoothie was great im used to it being a little less blended with ice chunks and sugar but flavor was on point after adding another packet. viet coffee was above average for sure! not breathtaking but solid. lady was nice she also spoke vietnamese and chinese. fast service and showed me the restroom! come here if u want some viet food!!!!

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    Came here for lunch on a weekday. One nice perk is that you can earn rewards through the Seated app…read moreand get cash back with Upside, both are free and easy to use. The place was exactly what we were looking for... Inexpensive, cozy and comfortable atmosphere! The place wasn't busy, but they took reservations. Amazing service and delicious food! The food was fresh and came out fast. Portions are generous, so you definitely won't leave hungry. My favorite dish was Pho Ga (Chicken Noodle Soup), which was delicious, also gluten free, dairy free and soy free. Others had something else I had no interest in to remember the name. Their menu has many options to offer, including gluten free, soy free, and dairy free options. We would come back again and highly recommend you check out this place if you are in Dumbo Brooklyn.

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    Di and Di is a large spot in Greenpoint, Brooklyn with both indoor and outdoor seating. During my…read morelast visit, I sat in the front dining area, so I didn't get a chance to see how far the restaurant extends towards the back. The restrooms are conveniently located in the middle of the space. The staff were all efficient and constantly on the move. We had reservations for 2pm, and the restaurant was already packed when we arrived. We only had to wait a few minutes while our table was being cleared. The staff apologized. For drinks, we kept it non-alcoholic and ordered a Vietnamese iced coffee and a lychee fizz. To eat, we shared the papaya salad, rice cake omelette, grilled pork bun bowl, and the wok seared beef pho. Everything we tried was so flavorful and well prepared. One thing to note is that if you're planning to visit on a weekend their banh mi is only available from Friday to Sunday until 6pm. However, we go there on Sunday and ordered around 2:30ish and it was already sold out. So I suggest dining in earlier.

    The food was good, the service attentive, and the restaurant was always packed. We ordered 3 bowls…read moreof noodles and a sandwich. While the noodles came quick, the sandwich took about 20 minutes AFTER the noodles came. The sandwich was for my 4 year old since she's not the biggest fan of noodles. She was hungry and quite upset for the whole duration. The staff did come and informed us multiple times it was coming. But it took a total of 20 minutes for it finally come. The manager said it was a communication issue between the servers and the kitchen staff since we did request for the toppings to be on the side. They did apologize multiple times and did not charge us for that sandwich that took forever to come. If it weren't for that incident, definitely a solid 4 stars. Would I come back? I would, the food was good and hopefully they'll get everything correct next time.

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