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    Pho 86

    3.4 (132 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Open 10:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    PHO 86 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Bò Lúc Lắc
    Julie Ying X.

    I usually go to Queens for Vietnamese food but I decided to check this place out since I was in the area with my family. We ordered the Bò Lúc Lắc (beef cubes over salad), grilled pork chop over rice, grilled chicken over vermicelli, and the yu choy (Chinese greens). The dishes were very affordable and portions were large. The beef was a bit tough and the pork chop was overcooked. The chicken and greens were good though. There's still better Vietnamese food in Queens but this place was okay. This is a total no frills place but the staff were friendly and helpful (it does help to speak Chinese haha).

    Jin Hao Y.

    A small little Vietnamese restaurant at Bay Parkway. The food was actually decent for being one of many restaurants that are practically the same. If hungry for a quick lunch or dinner, this is a good place to go. Service is fast and the staff are nice. Food tasted a lot better like some of the other common Vietnamese chains nearby.

    Vietnamese Beef Cubes
    Stephen T.

    This is my go to neighborhood pho spot. Their food is always good. My favorite item on the menu is the beef cube over rice. Nicely charred onions over steak cubes with lettuce and tomato and slathered with a gravy with a umami kick. Their pho is solid. The soup is hearty and really helps revive the body on a cold day or a long night out. The place has wood carved Vietnamese art that my buddies have at home. I find it pretty awesome. Great place. Good people. Love to come and order their food.

    Fuang C.

    I decided to try something new - usually just get the regular pho but decided to try the bun bo hue and bun rieu. I've had bun bo hue before and this place was not bad, flavorful and has the pig trotters but also nothing too notable. The bun rieu was my first time trying and honestly was not a fan. Also tried an avocado shake which was quite good. Overall: just okay, service was okay not super friendly but ok. Prices were really reasonable.

    banh cuon
    Amanda W.

    Inconsistent quality on the pork chop but love the avocado shake. Soft banh cuon my usual go to. Broth is warm and clean but it doesn't always hit the spot. But reliable location and opens late.

    Great ratio of filling to bread to pickled veg
    Doris C.

    Ordered the classic banh mi to go; under $9 and the taste/filling were sold for the price. Gone are the days where you can get a banh mi for $6, and one that tastes proper! My one ding is that the bread tore up my mouth; the bread is meant to have a crisp exterior but this was a bit over toasted. The fillings don't go to the very ends of the bread, but as you're eating it, it's the right ratio. Really happy with this and will be back for this!

    Takeout
    Roxanne O.

    Ordered lunch for take out with the office, and it was ready in 10 minutes. Pho broth was hot and the vegetable broth option comes with a lot of vegetables. I ordered the shrimp and it had about 5 or 6 large shrimp. Tad bit tough but can't be helped for takeout. It was a bit difficult to eat if you're getting take out and not going home. They don't give you a bowl, just a quart container of soup and a paper takeout container of noodles.

    bun cha gio thit nuong
    Lian L.

    Amazing food, really a local spot in 86th!! Must stop by to try this wonderful gem for great bun cha gio and Vietnamese ice coffee.

    Spring rolls
    Michelle T.

    To my surprise this place was better than when they first opened. The quality and portion is a great value for the price point. The avocado smoothie is delicious but unfortunately not always available. They're honest and tells us because the avocados are not ripe yet. The ban bo hue has a nice kick and it's flavorful. The tomato soup noodles can be skipped. #1 big Vietnamese soup noodle bowl is humongous. The spring rolls were lovely and crispy. Staff were nice and gave us another plate of sprouts when we asked for it.

    Gary M.

    Finally gave this restaurant a try. Only two other tables were occupied which was great for my two kids. There's much more space here in comparison to the other Viet restaurant on 86th street. Also, this place is much cleaner. The portions here are larger and the soup tastes just a tad cleaner. Prices are cheaper so I would recommend coming or ordering here. My wife also raved about the rainbow jelly ice. So give it a try.

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    Harris L.

    BLUF: 3.5 stars out of 5 stars. Inexpensive Vietnamese food. Pho 86 offers affordable (in this era of price inflation), no-frills Vietnamese food in Bath Beach, Brooklyn. We often order a #1 "Train Pho" ($11.75; $12.79 with tax) and Grilled Chicken with Rice ($10; $10.89 with tax), and occasionally get a Vietnamese Coffee. There are better Vietnamese restaurants north and south of Pho 86 on 86th Street, namely Em Vietnamese and Phở Number 1, respectively. Both restaurants are slightly more expensive than Pho 86, offer slightly better cuisine and / or larger portions, and both have premium versions of pho that Pho 86 doesn't. However, Em Vietnamese is a smaller space and closes earlier, while parking near Phở Number 1 can be difficult at times. The food at Pho86 is good enough for the times we don't want to deal with such concerns. Complimentary tea is served. Pho 86 has two adequately maintained unisex restrooms.

    Banh Xeo
    Ga Hing C.

    I am a huge fan of pho and is something I could eat almost every day, even in the summer. Went for lunch on a weekday and it was not busy. Ordered the extra large pho, the bun rieu and a banh xeo. The banh xeo was crispy, nothing special. I was not a fan of the pho broth. It was lacking flavor, but it had a lot of different meats. The bun rieu, on the other hand, was really good. The broth of the bun rieu had a rich seafood taste, very flavorful.

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    Great pho, food came very quick and the staff was nice. Well priced and the restaurant was a little loud but it was a vibe.

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    Customer service was so horrible , the server was rude , pho table customer service much better than them

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    My usual go to spot for pho. Great service and nearby me. Definitely recommend it. Food quality and great portion size.

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    I have tried lots of vietnamese NY NJ FLA PA, But every meals I have ordered from PHO 86 are always fresh and on point!!

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    5ive Spice - 5 Spice Special Pho.

    5ive Spice

    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    5.4 miPark Slope
    $$

    Definitely a great spot fast service to go, I'd come back for sure . The Thai tea was great, the…read morebanh mi hot snd cold were both good but the port chop lemon grass was better for sure . Prices don't seem they bad either. And the bread was really soft and fresh

    **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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    Pho Table

    4.4(128 reviews)
    0.9 miBensonhurst
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    Healthy dining
    Locally sourced ingredients

    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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    Ba Xuyen

    Ba Xuyen

    4.5(859 reviews)
    2.8 miBorough Park
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    Went in on a hot summer day and had THE BEST iced Vietnamese coffee ever! Beyond it being perfectly…read morecold, the coffee was velvety, bold in flavor, and more importantly... not too sweet. It was so refreshing yet decadent at the same time. Such a treat! I ordered a bahn mi (original) to go since I was heading to dinner and the lady packed all the veggies on the side for me and told me not to toast the bread. She instructed me to toast the bread at home when I'm ready to eat it and to them assemble the veggies afterwards. IT WAS THE BEST BAHN MI I've ever had (and I've had my fair share of bahn mi's all over the city). Ba Xuyen is not an extravagant restaurant but it is excellent! It is palpable that the staff takes pride in their food and their work. And you know the place is going to be good when an elementary school kid is collecting money behind the cash register! Will definitely return and bring friends!

    You know the food's gonna be amazing when you see Asian aunties, who were very kind, taking orders…read moreand making the food. By far the best banh mi I've had across all five boroughs of NYC. The baguette was perfectly crisp on the outside while staying light enough to bite through. Every ingredient tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful, the fillings were generous, and the pate added so much rich, savory flavor. I also loved that they chop up the cilantro, so you're not spending a whole minute trying to chew through the stems. Everything was packed together so well that the sandwich held its shape from the first bite to the last without falling apart. The inside feels like a classic Asian bakery, with shelves lined with snacks and baked goods to-go. This is the kind of bánh mì that reminds you why it's such a classic: simple and balanced perfectly. Definitely a spot I'll come back to.

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    Di An Di

    3.9(472 reviews)
    8.9 miGreenpoint
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    We were recommended to come to Di An Di by a cousin to try their northern style pho. Luckily it was…read morealso on the Chase Sapphire dining program. We ordered the Cha Goi (Crispy Spring Rolls ($18), Pho Thin Ha Noi (Beef Pho $25), and Pho Ga (Chicken Pho). I was impressed by the meats for both phos, as they were tender. The beef had a good wok sear, while the white meat chicken surprisingly retained good moisture. Compared to Southern style pho, Northern is more clear, light broth and wider noodles. The beef pho had more flavor. You could add hot and sweet sauce to your liking as well. We have a go to place for northern pho, but Di An Di is fine. Just a little pricey. The spring rolls were delicious though. Would recommend. Would be interested to try their banh mi next time. If you are a first timer, they do give option for pho and banh mi set (which is a smaller pho bowl and half a bahn mi). The interior is spacious, but cozy. Modern with a sprinkle of traditional Vietnamese designs and plants. The staff was attentive and there was a unisex bathroom.

    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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    Cha Gio / Crispy Spring Rolls (4) - $24.

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