Small Vietnamese restaurant -- 2/5 stars. I went with two friends for lunch and we were seated immediately. Ordering is done through a QR code, which made things simple and quick. Between the three of us, we ordered: * Edamame * Spicy cucumber salad * Thai basil popcorn chicken * Two "Money" phos (one with extra brisket) and one brisket pho * Lychee hibiscus iced tea * Two mint Thai teas * Three separate orders of sesame balls Even though we all submitted and paid at the same time, the food came out very sporadically. Drinks arrived first -- the Thai teas were tasty and refreshing, but the lychee hibiscus tea was weak, with almost no flavor. The cucumber salad was disappointing. It was basically cucumbers in sesame oil, and we had to ask for chili oil to make it resemble the "spicy" salad advertised. Even then, it was just cucumbers in chili oil. Food continued arriving in odd order. One pho came out first, then mine, while our third friend sat waiting. My edamame came after the pho -- overboiled, mushy, and under-salted. The popcorn chicken was much better: crunchy, flavorful, and paired well with its dipping sauce. Honestly, that and the Thai teas were the highlights. The pho, though, was bad. The broth had a sour, unpleasant tang, and adding hoisin or sriracha didn't improve it. My bowl even came with a full stalk of mint thrown in uncut -- either I had to fish it out with my hands or leave it floating. The beef was chewy, overcooked, and in the case of the rare slices, not even cooked through because the broth wasn't hot enough. I had to hold pieces under the broth and wait to eat them. The sesame balls tasted good, but the service around them was frustrating. Two orders came halfway through the pho, but the third didn't arrive until 20 minutes later, after we asked twice. Getting to-go boxes was also a struggle -- we had to ring the help button repeatedly and wave down the one staff member working. The staff member was kind, but they were stretched far too thin, and service was slow across the board. For the price, this place is absolutely not worth it. The total bill came to about $140 for three people, which is outrageous given the small portions, poor service, and overall disappointing quality of food. Between the cost, the bad pho, and the lack of staff, I wouldn't return. read more

Money Cat Vietnamese American - Steamed Edamame & Money Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Hard to resist coming here whenever I'm in the area. It's a very relaxed environment to dine in and eat good food. The staff is attentive and refills water proactively, I don't think my cup was ever empty. Had sake (great happy hour deal), the vermicelli bowl, and the sesame balls. The sesame balls come out hot and ready. Pro tip: let them cool down a bit for a comfortable temperature. read more

Money Cat Vietnamese American - Dining area - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

1 star for the sesame balls and the vibe. the rest was disappointing. i *really* wanted to like this place as i love vietnamese food but i dont think this can pass as vietnamese..... the pho was.... a muck, the brisket was crusty and hard like its been sitting at the bottom of a container for days (lol @ the chefs putting peanut over it like nothings wrong), we were served expired and browning lime, and the eggrolls... they skimped so much on the filling- theres nothing in there?! fish sauce in a small sauce container?! at a vietnamese restaurant?! and for $12 is a wild experience i dont ever want to repeat read more

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My second Money Cat experience was confirmation of the first. For me, the broth of the beef pho is just missing some depth of flavor. I can't put my finger on the missing element, but I know it's not there. Adding hoisin and Sriracha improve the flavor, but I think of these as condiments to use sparingly for flavor enhancement and not as the flavor itself. The noodles could also have a better bite to them. The standout, however, is the mint Thai tea. It's absolutely amazing. It's so good that at $6 I ordered another one. I was that taken. If you go, know that it's a seat yourself establishment where you put in your own order via QR code. If you're at a table at not a booth, utensils and napkins are conveniently in a drawer attached to it. This makes for a very contactless experience since the server comes by just to drop off water or your food. With so much done for yourself, it did make me wonder what the tip was for. read more

We visited Money Cat Vietnamese American for a quick lunch, and ordered: - Curry Pho, with chicken: $16.95 ($18.49 with tax). Tasted like a watered-down Thai Khao Soi. The dish could use more noodles, but had an ample amount of protein. - Chicken Banh Mi: $14.95 ($16.28 with tax). The bread was burnt along the entire edge of the sandwich, but otherwise had a good crisp and crunch. The sandwich was moist due to an excess of Sriracha sauce. Other: - There are no paper menus. One must scan the QR code on each table on one's smartphone to view the menu, or to order online. One may optionally order through the wait staff. - There is complimentary water. - Suggested tips are based on post-tax subtotals and start at 18%. read more

Money Cat Vietnamese American - Chicken Banh Mi: $14.95 ($16.28 with tax) - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Stinks so bad in there every time I walk pass i don't even know how people are eating from there to be honest smell like something crawled in the restaurant and died literally read more

Coconut curry with rice and naan is my favorite dish. The ambiance is cool, and the waitstaff are laid back in a good way. I've gotten takeout and the experience is also a breeze. read more

The ambience is fun and hip; I thought the drinks were interesting as they lit up. I will say it separated the ice and the drink and I didn't have a way to mix them together. The vermicelli bowl had really nice el dente texture noodles but I had to add extra fish sauce to get more flavor. I did enjoy the brisket banh mi a lot though -- the brisket was quite tender. Food came out quick, but would prefer a formal menu instead of a QR code one. The place is a bit expensive so not sure if I'd go again! read more

Money Cat Vietnamese American - Chinese Sausage Vermicelli Bowl, beef brisket banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Went here on 3/28/2026 and the guy working was extremely rude. I tried to do a takeout order and was told no without any explanation, decided to eat in the restaurant and he would not answer any of my questions about the menu. My friend had to remind him to make the drink they ordered, and I only got a coke which he did not bring to me until about 30 mins after I ordered it. Im a regular here and this was my first time having a bad experience. Guy was rolling his eyes and visibly bothered by having to do his job. read more

To start off on a high note, cute name. As for the rest... I ordered dinner for two from here and that was the worst beef pho I've ever had. Portion overall is small which I could deal with if the flavor was good, but it's literally flavorless. Not to mention, the tiniest portion of beef in the world. Please if you need to save money, don't cut corners on quality or execution. I've never felt so let down by pho before. Piling a million herbs and beef sprouts on top isn't gonna convince us that your broth was made well. Sigh. I hope this is no one's first pho experience, truly. read more

I came in recently with a friend for brunch and everything was fantastic. My friend had the money pho, and the broth was rich and delicious. It was also a huge portion. I got the ribeye bahn mi and it was well balanced with perfect ingredient ratios. The bread maintained its crunch with out getting soggy. Honestly the is my new favorite bahn mi. We also had the rice cakes which were nicely crispy yet soft and had a nice sweet chili sauce drizzle. Will definitely be back! read more

Needed broth when sick The pho side broth was so good Cucumber salad!!* *pho broth is so healing and it was like $5. The cucumber salad was delicious and so were the lemon chicken poppers read more

Excellent food at a great price. The house pho here is very good. Some people probably hate that there is no waiter service -- you just order on your smartphone via a QR code. It's fast and easy and you save money on tip. I like the tables with the hidden drawers that have utensils, etc. Interesting decor. They do have beer and sake. If you want quality Vietnamese cuisine with no frills and low price, this is the spot. If I lived closer I would come here all the time. read more

Came here on a whim on a weeknight - was promptly seated. It's doable when you need a quick fix but not the best Vietnamese food I've had and there are plenty of options in NYC. I probably won't come here again. read more

Money Cat Vietnamese American - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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more of a 3.7 star place for me. I enjoyed the long lumpia looking spring rollfillings but the lettuce was soggy at the bottom of it instead of having them off the side. Fish sauce was good tho 5/5. Chicken banh mi was just ok lots of sauce dripping nd not too much veggies i wanted more jalapeños tbh. The chicken tasted a bit off but i fought thru it with the help of sauce. I enjoyed the availability to make the baguette extra crispy lol the soup is good; deep and dark it was nice and hot, but wish it was lighter We like light pho w customizable sauce add in or bean sprouts over here on our side. I liked the ice coffee ice cubes! theyre crunchy and small like a topping. read more

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This place is overpriced for dishes and drinks that skimp on portions. The thai iced tea was 3/4 ice and the banh mi was mostly vegetables and no protein. Also the music is really loud hyperpop, a bit strange. The decorations and lighting are really cool though. Overall; this restaurant seems to care about aesthetic a lot more than actual quality read more

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Imagine yourself with your boo, on an overcast and cold gray evening. It's drizzling outside and has been all day. Together, you have the sudden inclination to step out for soup--piping, steaming hot full of umami flavor and comfort; but only pho will do.... In your search for something new, you go a little further out to a different Vietnamese spot. Stepping up to the restaurant, you realize oh no! this spot looks a little too cute on the outside. You step in anyway, and you make the mistake again: never trust a cute restaurant when you're in a craving. As the rare beef and smoked brisket phos slid onto our table, I could tell something was wrong. No steam, no bubbles, and very pink beef. How does one cook the beef if your broth is not hot? How does one enjoy pho without the heat, the sour, the freshness of peppers, limes, and cilantro? The answer is you don't. I've never experience more disappointment than I did in that bowl. A lukewarm broth, uncooked steak (I know it's "rare", but the point is to cook in the liquid), no accoutrements to add, and all that for the fair price of $17-19! Seriously, NYC's food scene is such a ripoff. The only reason this place doesn't get a worse rating is because the server was working his butt off. We had to keep getting up to ask him about the menu, to heat up the bowl, get a lime, for a missing dish, about the check....he was helpful each time, but they have some strange self-service system that's clearly not working, and bless him for trying his best, but I also suspect he's one of the owners and made this decision--so I might not be so sympathetic about his need to hustle. Overall, it's just a restaurant catering to weak palettes and gentrification: all focus on "the vibe" and marketing, with no attention to the food. Seriously, next time I'll just sear a steak and throw it in a bowl of the instant pho from the grocery store. The food was not good, it was not cheap, and it was not filling, so this is a pass all around. read more

I came here on a Friday night to grab some dinner with a friend. The whole place is lit up by the red lights from the lanterns which gives the entire restaurant a fun glow. The staff was also really friendly - my friend was running kind of late and they let me wait inside! I got the coconut curry pho, which I thought tasted interesting to say the least. It was interesting to see them blend together two cuisines like that, although I must admit personally I like my pho tasting more like the typical vietnamese pho (perhaps my fault for ordering that). Overall food was good but not mind blowing to me. read more

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What a cute restaurant name! And the interior design to match. Some friends and I came here for dinner in between comedy shows, and I was actually super impressed by how good the food was. I got the Chinese Sausage Vermicelli Bowl but would love to try the pho next time. I rarely see vermicelli bowls with Chinese sausage, which is why it caught my eye on the menu. The sausage was cooked perfectly (can't really mess that up) and the balance of other ingredients, flavors, and textures was mouth-watering... especially their house made fish sauce! Reading other reviews, I clearly missed out on some of the other wonderful parts of Money Cat, like the Vietnamese iced coffee. Service was great. Normally I only go to a Vietnamese restaurant to satisfy my pho craving, but every detail about this place left me happier than when I first walked in. read more

Money Cat Vietnamese American - Chinese Sausage Vermicelli Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I lived nearby for a few years and always lamented about how there was not nearly enough phở options in Bushwick. I've been wanting to come here since they first began construction well over a year and change ago and finally got a chance to try them the other day when I found myself back in town. Once you walk into the restaurant, you instantly feel about 10 points cooler, no seriously it's true! I guess that would put me at a 10... but anyhow the vibe here is super hip, fun, and just all around different than the norm. You can tell that the owners and management had a lot of fun putting the place together and showcasing their personality and style. From the elementary school chairs to the picnic style tables to the rotating barber shop and a ton more, everything seems so perfectly reclaimed and repurposed. As for the food... wow. I ordered the The Money Pho, which had both sliced smoked brisket and rare beef. It was served in a delicious broth and filled to the brim with vermicelli rice noodles, bean sprouts, shiitake mushrooms, Thai basil, Thai chilis, cilantro, mint, fried garlic chips, and of course, some lime. The portions were huge and the meat was so tender that it soaked up all delicious flavors, making each bite seemingly better than the last. I was in the company of friends but had I dined alone, I would have surely slipped down my bowl. Not even kidding. Come with a date, come with friends, come with your parents or heck even come solo. read more

Money Cat Vietnamese American - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The vibe of the restaurant was very cozy and welcoming. The owners (and their cutie baby) were present the entire time to make sure everything went off smoothly and was enjoyable. We were started off with veggie and pork spring rolls and summer rolls. I don't eat pork but, thought the veggie spring roll was delightful. The summer roll was light and refreshing and had a hint of sweetness from the mango. I ordered the lemongrass chicken banh-mi and thought it was a big portion and very tasty. I wish they didn't included the tough parts of the cilantro stems and be careful when chewing as I did come across a piece of bone. I washed down my delicious meal with an ice cold Coke. The affogato was delicious and it was my first time having it. I drank the coffee first and then ate the ice cream. I didn't realize I was supposed to eat them in tandem. I still thought it was tasty and thought the condensed milk was a delicious touch. read more

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Definitely their own take on a Banh Mi , it's slow cooked pork instead of grilled/bbq and they use homemade sauces. The sandwich looked great, but was so salty it was hard to eat. Great ambience and loved the tiger beer option. Wish the sandwich tasted as good as it looked! read more

Money Cat Vietnamese American - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Their money pho was so good! The broth was flavorful and the rare beef super tender. What really made it great was the smoked brisket. Pho is usually a little bland for me, but the smokey flavor really made it irresistible! We came on a weeknight, and it wasn't very busy. Our server was very friendly and service was great. The ambience was cool with the neon pink light. This is definitely a place I would revisit! read more

Money Cat Vietnamese American - Money Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Absolutely amazing! I've had my fair share of SEA cuisine both in SEA and stateside and hollllyyy crap...this blew me away. The ambiance is great and the service is also amazing. Truly recommend the cucumber salad and green curry read more

Money Cat Vietnamese American - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is a wonderful local Vietnamese cafe in the neighborhood and true to its origin. The music at night is always a vibe and it's generally an aesthetically pleasant place to be. I've never tried anything here that's a miss - my favorite thing I tried recently was today (new years) - the brisket banh mi with a cup of broth. Unfortunately, the waitress did not state that the soup was scorching hot so I'm starting the new year off with a burnt mouth and tongue. Besides the unfortunate event, the broth was delicious. The vermicelli bowls always SHMACK! Deliciousness at ~$15. Overall, I recommend this restaurant! read more

Food: coconut curry pho is so rich and unlike any pho I have had before! Rare beef pho is delicious and almost melts in your mouth. Ambiance: asian-American diner-core. Red lantern lighting make for great photos! Overall: A pho enthusiast and noodle lover's must visit!! read more

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Came with a friend for a weeknight dinner. They were pretty empty but our friend is a regular and assured us it was delicious. I had the brisket Pho and it was really good. It had a great combination of flavors and nice amounts of meat and other toppings. Definitely would come back! read more

Money Cat Vietnamese American - Brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love love love this place. I went for an event and have been obsessed so I go every few weeks. My favorite items is the chicken sausage bowl, it is perfection every-time I have it. On one of my trips I discovered that they have a drink called chia seed limeade, I never saw anything like it before so I decided to try it and now have added it to the rotation. It's made in-house and the process is fascinating to watch. Everyone that works there is friendly even the owner. The space is cute for sit down as well. It gives cool cafeteria vibes. read more

Unfortunately, the pho here is not authentic. The broth taste like it's just made with boxed/canned beef broth and not beef bones that are boiled for hours. The pork spring rolls were good tho. The decor and waiter were nice. However everything is quite self-service, you order with QR code via phone and also get your own utensils from the drawers in the table. Another thing is they will charge you credit card fees when you pay. Overall it was just okay and don't think we'll return. read more

The owners of popular brunch hang Father Knows Best up the block opened Money Cat at the start of the pandemic as a nod to the owner's Cali roots, having grown up around Vietnamese comfort food. Not much about this place screams authentic, and they're not trying to be, so I chafe a little at the criticism of restaurants like this for not staying true to the cuisine. The term authentic when it comes to food is a meaningless descriptor anyway. What matters is if the food and the vibes are good, and I'm here to say they've got both down, though as with many places you're going to have a better experience if you eat meat. People comment a lot on the decor here, and for good reason. The high ceilings, exposed brick, and huge white paned windows give the space an industrial feel, and to complete the look the space is furnished with repurposed furniture. They found lunch tables and chairs reminiscent of the kind you see in public schools, so it's no surprise to learn that they actually did find the furniture from schools. Money cats with moving paws found in Chinese and Vietnamese culture line the walls and windows, and the ceiling is covered in large paper lanterns. The whole space is covered in a reddish glow from the lighting. It has a very Bushwick feel to it and it makes sense why it's become such a popular hangout. I love the playlist here too. There are a lot of great options on the menu here, even for vegetarians, but I can't help but feel that you'd love the food a lot more if you're an omnivore. For example, on the pho side you can choose from rare beef, chicken, brisket, or "money" which combines rare beef and smoked beef brisket. I had the tofu pho option, and while I did finish the bowl I do wish there were more nuance to the broth, and to the pieces of tofu themselves. I actually hosted an event here a week after I had dinner here and tried the tofu vermicelli bowl and felt similarly, though for the low price point I really can't be mad at the simplicity of the bowl, as it does get the job done. Based on how much everyone at the event enjoyed their dishes I feel confident saying the kitchen knows what they're doing and the food is quite good here. Don't leave without trying their spring rolls, sesame balls, and their own canned iced coffee. read more

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- Awesome service - BYOB - The IYKYK option is the nonerfundable $5 corkage fee - they're serious when they ay don't pick this option if you don't know what it is - money cat pho is very hearty - pork spring rolls are good - i love the funky soundtrack - the chinese sausage Bahn mi is phenomenal - i liked the iced tea - great suggestions by staff - i had a lot leftover read more

2.5 stars for the food overall. We ordered some pork spring rolls (or more like egg rolls). Four pieces came out on top of a few lettuce, a sprig of mint and a small bowl of dipping fish sauce. Decent! Brisket bowl was interesting as the rice noodle used was the actual pho noodle. There were a lot of peanuts and condiments on top but got left behind because there were just a lot of them. Proportion is everything, and that applies to how much condiments versus meat versus noodle and sauce in a bowl, too. Not too bad of a dish, just kinda random because smoky briskets with pho rice noodle and fish sauce are confusing together like this. Rare beef pho is so disappointing as the broth tastes even worse than instant pho or any instant pho broths I've tried. Bowl maybe has 3 or 4 extremely thin slices of beef. I don't want to make any comparison to traditional phos but cannot help it. I think it best to just avoid calling it pho, so that people don't compare or complain that they don't get the typical pho they've expected beforehand. I knew it would be 'Americanized' but didn't think it was that bad until now. Despite of how cute the restaurant interior was, I walked out feeling pretty disappointed. Meh dinner. read more

Money Cat Vietnamese American - cute interior - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Are you looking for a great bowl of pho in the bushwick area and spring rolls with the perfect crisp? Are you ok with a chili kick in your chicken pho? If this describes you come try Money Cat. This was my first time here and the delicious depth of flavor in the chicken pho combined with the chili kick was exactly what I needed on a cold night. The spring rolls were perfectly crispy and tasted so fresh and had a great crunch. Service here is quick and easy as everything is done on your smart phone. read more

Love money cat! They make the best chicken bahn mi and the coconut curry pho is phenomenal (it isn't always available). They're friendly and efficient and always a treat. read more

I had been so excited to try this restaurant. I recently moved nearby and as a Vietnamese-American, I was craving a taste of home. The interior was quite intriguing -- had the post modern monochrome lighting going on, with lots of red lanterns hanging from the ceiling. There was millennial pop/rap music being played in background. I ordered the raw beef pho -- the portion was very big, but the meal itself was not good. The broth was not hearty, spices were not discernible, and the mushroom flavor was overwhelming. There was very little protein, and the amount of greens that typically come with pho were lacking. I'm glad to have gotten a good portioned meal, especially for how much it costed, but I don't think I would get pho from here again. I have a feeling the food/management is not run by Vietnamese people, and this is another gentrified restaurant in the neighborhood. read more

Money Cat Vietnamese American - Classic Rare Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came in for a YEE and had such a great time I had to share. First the decor draws you in, and then the food keeps you wanting to stay all night! It is a great to see a family run business back in action after the pandemic hiatus. The spring rolls are a worthy appetizer! I really enjoyed the crispy pork spring rolls, wrapping it in lettuce with a sprig of mint takes it to another level! The summer roll and peanut sauce were lovely. The pho was expert level, the broth was not oily and the flavor was balanced. The brisket was tender and I loved the cilantro! And, WOW, the affogato was a refreshing and decadent finisher. Service was amazing even though the event had the place packed to the brim. I'm thoroughly impressed and can't wait to return! read more

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Money Cat had a really cute interior, with lanterns and a cool layout. You order online through the QR code at your table, and can find the napkins and utensils are allocated in the drawer of your table which I thought was pretty interesting! I prefer more traditional pho, and Money Cat's was more on the experimental side. The broth wasn't as clear as I'm used to, and the brisket was pretty sweet. I can see the appeal, but it wasn't quite for me. read more

The food was amazing, the atmosphere was perfect (music, lighting, decor) - absolutely perfect for a date or drinks with friends I left feeling full and the healthy kind of full which I feel like is so rare!! I live in the neighborhood so I will be back and often!!! read more

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Heard such good things drove all the way there and when we entered the space, it was such a great vibe!! I had to get their Vietnamese iced coffee because it came in a can and I think that's pretty coool but also probably the best I've had in the city! Their food comes already with the sauces so you don't have to add it in though the Chinese sausage bowl did taste a bit salty which I don't mind since I like salty foods but I can see others not enjoying. Their bahn min sandwiches looked so good that I will come back to order that ! Definitely worth eating here and really glad I made the drive lol read more

Money Cat Vietnamese American - The Money Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Money Cat has simplistic decor with the feel of a modern diner. When you go, everything is done electronically, so you place your order via an app and the food is delivered to you. The food is fairly affordable--around 15 bucks and the portions are generous. I ordered the tapioca dumplings to share and got the chicken banh mi for myself. I wasn't a huge fan of the tapioca dumplings because they were supposed to be filled with shrimp and pork, but I couldn't taste either. The dumplings mostly just tasted like tapioca with lots of chili crisp. The banh mi, however, was amazing. I ordered it with extra pickled vegetables (and they delivered on it!) and everything was the perfect--the chicken was tender, the bread was soft yet toasted, and the sauce was sweet yet savory. Both my friend and I devoured our meals and agreed this was a worthy of a 5-star ranking. read more