If you're even remotely near this neighborhood and craving pho, do yourself a favor and stop by Pho…read moreMetro. This place feels like a hidden gem you almost want to keep secret... but it's just too good not to share. What makes Pho Metro stand out right away is how authentic it feels. You can tell this is truly a labor of love. One guy runs the show and somehow manages to do it all, from cooking to serving, and the care he puts into the food absolutely shows in every single bite. It has that comforting, homemade quality that makes you feel like you've stepped into a small family kitchen rather than just another restaurant. The food itself is outstanding. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, from the herbs to the broth. I highly recommend the thin noodles with the spicy lemongrass broth (you can request this if it's not listed). It's bursting with flavor, slightly tangy, perfectly spicy, and deeply savory in a way that warms you from the inside out. Every spoonful feels like a cozy blanket on a cold day. The summer rolls are another must-order. They're fresh, light, and packed with flavor, and the peanut sauce that comes with them is absolutely delicious. It's rich, savory, and addictive enough that you'll find yourself scraping the cup to get every last drop. Another detail I really appreciated is how everything you need is right at your fingertips. All the sauces are readily available at the table, so you can customize your bowl exactly how you like it without having to ask or wait. It makes the whole experience feel easy, comfortable, and welcoming. And don't skip the Thai iced tea. It's perfectly sweet, creamy, and refreshing, especially alongside the bold flavors of the pho. It's the kind of drink that makes you slow down and enjoy the moment. Overall, this place delivers on flavor, authenticity, and heart. It's rare to find a spot where you can truly taste the effort and pride in every dish, but Pho Metro does exactly that. I will absolutely be returning again and again. If you're in the area, make the stop. You won't be disappointed.

First time trying my favorite Vietnamese dry noodle with spring roll, grilled shrimp & pork. They…read morewere generous with the meats! I really enjoyed my dish. We also ordered summer rolls and spring rolls. Hubby & dear child ordered the pho but I forgot to take pics of everything else. We ordered delivery tonight and service was pretty fast. Didn't eat in but if I am ever craving Vietnamese will check out.

Love Caphe Den. There's not too many places doing the creamtop coffees with vietnamese coffee…read more While the flavors blend well together, it was hard to evaluate the actual coffee itself (i'll have to come back and get a regular one!) but the black sesame was nice and rich and I inhaled it! The space is super cute, too and the workers were helpful. There are a few tables and a small bar with like five stools for you to sit and enjoy your coffee. It's tucked in a quiet corner of flushing but it's a good spot to add to your flushing food crawl and kick it off with some caffeine. My friends got a variety of creamtop viet coffees and the egg cream coffee which was delicious, too. I'm glad vietnamese coffee is getting more attention; it's my favorite and I love places getting creative with it like this!

My friend needed coffee in the morning and conveniently I saw Caphe Den from our hotel window so we…read moredecided to go try it! - Salted Cream Coffee -- added labubu design for $1 It was strong and tasted good. It is on the pricey side for the size of the cup, but it was definitely worth a try! The interior is small with cozy decors, but limited indoor seating. The service was great and the staff was helpful offering recommendations.

Got the "Bulgolgi Bomb Me" banh mi for lunch on a busy Saturday afternoon. It comes with bulgolgi,…read morekimchi, a fried egg, pickled daikon/carrots, cucumbers, cilantro and mayo. You also get the option of "4 sauces" with your order, which you can get on your sandwich or on the side (for free!) I love extra sauce, so this option is really great. I ended up opting for their spicy mayo which tasted good with the bulgolgi. The meat, bread and everything was 5/5. The banh mi is filling, satisfying and definitely more than enough for a hearty lunch. This was my first time trying the Flushing location, and was very pleasantly surprised!

Popular banh mi spot inside the food court of Tangram (along with many other locations in the city)…read more- with various modern takes on banh mi, bowls, and fries. You can customize your sauce, which I'd recommend adding if you want a slight tang or kick. The Sweet Joju was sweet but still balanced with the mild ham and creamy pate. The Kimchi Fries were loaded with a spicy mayo sauce, fresh kimchi, and crunchy jalapeños.

Excellent banh mis and friendly staff! Great folks there all around, looking forward to going back…read moresoon

Nice little banh mi shop. Great customer service…read more Lemongrass beef banh mi 8/10 Soft fresh bread. Tender, savory beef. Nicely picked shredded veggies. Iced Vietnamese Coffee 8/10 This is a very strong, thick Viet coffee. It has deep dark Cafe Dumont coffee flavor with sweet thick condensed milk. Roughly the equivalent of 4 espresso shots. Vempanada 8/10 This is a very filling, fully stuffed empanada including lots of meat and a quail egg. The outer skin is crispy and relatively thin. I prefer adding sauce to balance the heavy savory flavors and thick meat texture. Crispy pork banh mi 7/10 This type of pork is the Siu Yuk type (roasted whole pig). It has chewy, meaty pork, fatty pieces, thick roasted skin. I think it needs the matching sauce though. Special Banh Mi 7/10 This pate is strong in iron flavor from the liver etc used to make it. The texture is smooth. This sandwich focuses on natural flavor.

Really amazing Viet food. Best in Queens and Long Island in my opinion. I've been coming here for…read more15 years and it's still banging (pun intended). I love their bu luc lac, crepe, banh mi and spring rolls. Highly recommend this restaurant! Really authentic Vietnamese food. There's a Vietnamese restaurant next door but like other reviewers say, it's more Americanized and Chinese viet food. Please support this amazing restaurant. Not the best decor but great food.

I hate it when I have to give a somewhat poor review for a restaurant where the service was…read morereasonably decent, but I have to be honest. Besides the service, also on the positive side was a cleanliness grade of "A" which is why we tried this Vietnamese restaurant in the first place place. My wife had grilled beef on Hawaiian leaf. It was horrible. My grilled pork dish, pictured, was OK but would have been better if it was served warmer. The best part of my meal was the Coke. I'll give it a tepid 3 stars because of the reasonable service.

So many spots in the area, but they are open to 1am. There are two Pho spots just doors away from…read moreeach other. This one is closest to the corner. Service is what you expect. Cold, borderline rude, but quick. I ordered the Roti Canai and Pho Lam. I have had better Roti Canai, but it was nice to have it again after so long. My Pho came out quickly and was tasty. I really enjoyed the broth and was happy for a smaller bowl option. Would I come here again, maybe. If it's late, I'm in the area, and they are open, yes I would.

Honestly have no idea what I was eating. I ordered the pho bo kho, and it was horrible. It tasted…read moresweet? I've never had pho that was sweet. It was sweet and oily which is just inedible. I also ordered the pho nam and it had no flavor. Tasted like water with oil. So completely disgusted with this place. Our whole dine in experience was unbearable, the servers paid no attention to us. It took twenty minutes to get the check and leave. On top of that, they add an automatic gratuity. Ridiculous. Do not come here. There are so many pho places nearby, this is not worth it.

Culantro (Eryngium foetidum)…read more My favorite pho place in Queens switched to culantro from the usual Asian basil as fresh herb garnish. Culantro is a long narrow leaf with sawtooth edges. I haven't seen this in the Northern Philippines. It doesn't look appetizing in this picture but it does taste good, as if the crinkles were intended to make it more flavorful (has to fact check this assumption). I like culantro. This herb is bright, zesty and greatly enhanced the light and clear broth of the pho. A staff member said it's just a seasonal change. The herb for cha gio remains the same, fresh mint. #curious_eater

I was craving Vietnamese food today, and after doing some research, I found this place that claimed…read moreto be authentic and traditional Vietnamese. I honestly don't even know where to start. I already knew the area wasn't the best looking area, so that part didn't surprise me. But the restaurant itself was something I had never experienced before in NYC. I'm a huge food lover and I'm willing to travel when I'm craving something specific. I've eaten everywhere, from high-end restaurants to tiny family owned spots. But this was by far the dirtiest restaurant I've ever been to in New York City. I genuinely wonder how the health department hasn't shut this place down. Since I was already there and hungry, I decided to take the risk and give it a shot anyway. I regret it. I honestly felt bad about allowing myself and my wife to eat there. The walls near the kitchen and bathroom were disgusting, the tables were dirty, and if you sit near the kitchen, you can literally see the staff grabbing basil leaves and bean sprouts with their bare hands to serve customers. No gloves, no tongs, nothing. I was honestly speechless about the hygiene situation. At one point, a waitress brought herself a summer roll, stood right next to our table, grabbed sauce from another customer's table, and started eating while standing there. There was so much going on in that place that I honestly can't even explain it properly. If you ask me about the food itself, I don't think it was bad. But at the same time, I can't give a fair opinion because my brain simply wouldn't let me enjoy the meal peacefully while constantly noticing the chaos and lack of cleanliness around me. I would not recommend this place if hygiene and cleanliness matter to you. This place is unbelievably dirty.

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.