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Pho Ben - Heights

4.4 (530 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese, Noodles, Soup
Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Vermicelli noodle bowl - cup of broth - 1. Vietnamese Egg Rolls (2 Pcs) / Chả Giỏ
Gabriella G.

Had a great dinner at Pho Ben! Was seated very quickly and almost immediately a waiter came over and asked me for my drink order. In terms of the food I thought everything was very tasty and well seasoned. my only takeback was the noodles were cut in half so I couldn't exactly wrap them around my chopsticks. Other than that, I had an absolutely great dinner.

18. Phở Đặc Biệt
Thien-Tyler N.

Food 5/5 Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 4.5/5 When you initially think, "wow, that's some good pho," you're usually thinking of some hole-in-the-wall, mom and pop shop. Pho Ben's definitely nicer than a lot of those places in terms of atmosphere - but there's no loss at all in flavor. The Pho Dac Biet was incredible - great selection and quantity of protein, a very rich broth, and wonderfully cooked noodles. It's everything I could ask for after a long day. Absolutely comforting. I also got the Grilled Pork Spring Rolls - also amazing. The peanut sauce was great, but the grilled pork was cooked to perfection. I can't really complain about anything here; great food, great atmosphere, and overall a great place to get a nice bowl of pho.

Beef, tripe, tendon pho
Javier B.

I've tried Pho Ben a couple times now and it just doesn't do it for me. I started with an order of spring rolls and not bad - but hey it's kinda hard to mess up spring rolls right? The part that bugs me is their pho. The broth is pretty subpar as it lacks depth of flavor. Also, their meat quality seems to be below average. The beef and tripe in my pho were pretty bad, especially the tripe. The tripe was served in giant pieces and was very chewy. I got tendon as well and that was ok. If I ever go back (which I doubt I will), I'd probably get something really safe like chicken and rice or spring rolls.

#15. Pho Tai (round eye beaf pho)
John B.

I wasn't a fan of the Banh Mi, but the Phó hit the spot with the cold weather. Best part is their location is great with a ton of parking.

16. Pho Tai Chin
Nina K.

I used to like this place but my last visit felt rushed and inadequate. The second we sat down, we were asked to order. My beef rice plate was good but had a load of raw onion for some reason that isn't appetizing. My bf got a banh mi with an a fried egg and the egg was like half cooked and completely slimy on top. Would not be back.

spring roll with peanut sauce
Yara C.

Pho-Ben messed with me. Since arriving to Houston I've found that service is very slow compared to the Tri-State area. Here, the service is TOO fast. We were seated immediately by the hostess. Before even opening a menu, someone else was at our tableside asking for our order. We ordered a spring roll appetizer and a drink and asked for more time. Someone wrote the order and left a yellow paper on our table. Someone else brought us waters. After ordering, we got up to wash our hands. We were gone for a minute. When we got back, someone had already bussed our table, I guess they thought we left. Since the yellow ticket was gone, our order got a bit confusing for the staff when we later placed the rest of our order. The staff was very friendly. The food was good. The decor is very casual, very modern-houston restaurant, with typical theme. This place is nothing to write home about. We ordered the vegan pho, which was perfectly fine.

Menu as of 10/8/25
Jonathan V.

Pho Ben is one of our go to Vietnamese spots when we are craving pho. They have some of the best value pho in the Heights area. The pho at their price point is straight up value town. It also helps that the food is really good too! When it gets cold in Houston, expect this place to be packed to the brim. Service: the service here is amazing. They use a whole team of people to serve so all of your needs are taken care of in a speedy time from ordering to filling your drink glass. They are a no frills establishment and provide good food and service at the same time. One might even argue they check up too much on the tables. Ambiance: Pho Ben has an open concept and a lot of tables. Each table has the soup spoons, chopsticks, hoisin sauce, and sriracha at the table. The restaurant doesn't get too loud unless it's jam packed and if you're ordering to go, they are quick with their orders. Once again, this is a no frills restaurant and the inside is simple and decorated for each holiday. Food: the food is what shines here. We ordered their egg rolls and spring rolls to start. The egg rolls come in an order of 2 per order and are $5 per order. The spring rolls with meat come in an order of 2 per order and are $5.75 each. Both are great starters before your main meal and are both reasonably priced. The egg rolls are fried fresh and crispy with good filling flavor and the spring rolls paired with the peanut sauce are also tasty with the grilled meats and chewy texture. We ordered two bowls of the large pho. One was the number 19 which had eye of round beef and meatballs and the other was the number 34 which was the white chicken pho. The beef broth has deep flavor and paired with the condiments and bean sprouts and basil, it makes a complete tasting bowl. Each pho order comes with a side plate of bean sprouts, jalapeños, limes, cilantro and basil. You can add much or as little as you want. The chicken broth is lighter than the beef broth yet still flavorful. Each bowl comes in small or large but get the large because it's only $1 more so it's straight value to get the large. I've also had their bahn mi's here and those are tasty as well. Pro move is to get the bahn mi bread and dip it in your pho. Overall, Pho Ben is our favorite Heights Vietnamese restaurant to get pho and at their price point, they can't be beat. Definitely give them a try even when it's not cold and be prepared to wait a little for a table when the season turns to winter.

Chris V.

If you don't want to drive out to Bellaire, Pho Ben will hit the spot. It's aesthetic, clean, and most importantly delicious. Plenty of parking. Busy but easily seated. Ordered the pho dac biet (combo) and was pleased with the quantity and quality of the meats. The broth was clear and aromatic, not too salty. The herbs were fresh. Overall would definitely recommend. Value ain't bad, bowls are a little smaller compared to others pho places, but you'll still leave feeling satisfied. That being said my overall rating is a 4.5/5!

Rex C.

Blown away! I've eaten at top notch restaurants all over the USA and outside of the USA and I must say this is probably the best customer service I've ever received! We walk in and are greeted right away. Our waiter sat us and was already taking our drink order. We ordered Vietnamese eggrolls and they were out in seconds. Our food comes out three to five minutes later. Everything is made fresh and amazing. Very single person we saw made contact to make sure we were taken care of. Plates were cleaned off seconds as they became empty. Every single person here is on the same page and doing an outstanding job. It's truly unbelievable and becoming a lot art. The customer service here is top notch! We had at least 7 people check on us. Everyone is heads up and scanning the floor to make sure clients have everything they need. Food: the lemon grass beef with fried rice was absolutely amazing! Great deal as they load our plate up. I will definitely be back asap.

Veggie Pho with Tofu.
Ericka S.

For years, The Heights location of Pho Ben has been a reliable go to spot for me. I've always enjoyed the delicious food and thought the service was good. However, lately my opinion has changed, and it seems as though this place has declined in terms of quality and customer service. Recently, I ordered a vegetarian pho with vegetables and beef broth--you have the option of selecting from three different broths. I thought this pho was not up to usual standards. There was a paltry amount of tofu and the two veggies were thinly sliced carrot and broccoli. Really? That's it?? In addition to that, there were only 3 tiny pieces of cabbage, only one of which was edible. My boyfriend, who's vegan and kind of picky, would totally laugh at this. I called the next day to complain about the quality of the pho and gave two phone numbers but never received a call back at either. Because of this, I will not be returning. In the past, I've ordered Pho Tai several times and found it to be good. Lots of people complain about the broth, but I actually like it. When I ordered Phở Gà from here, I thought parts of the white meat chicken were tough and inedible. One of my favorite appetizers, Grilled Beef Spring Rolls|Gỏi Cuốn Bò Nướng, is usually great, but for my latest order, I felt there was too much gristle in one of the rolls. I still love the delicious peanut sauce, which you dip the rolls in. I think Pho Ben could have easily remained a go to spot, but there are too many other great Vietnamese establishments in Htown to support a place which serves subpar food.

Tofu vermicelli
Hannah F.

Pho Ben checks all the boxes for quick, affordable Vietnamese! Located in the strip mall next to Kroger on North Shepherd, the restaurant can easily be missed if you're not paying attention. A friend and I decided to stop by for a casual dinner on a Friday night and were a little surprised to see the restaurant almost completely full! Despite this, we were seated quickly and the waitstaff came quickly to take our order. In terms of options, they have everything you would expect - pho, banh mi, vermicelli, rice stir fry and more. I ended up going with a tofu vermicelli which ended up being a very large portion with a large bed of noodles, chopped lettuce, fried tofu, shredded carrots and peanuts. The meal was good, very satisfying, but not the absolute best flavor and texture of tofu that I've had. If you're going for a quick bite to eat, it will definitely does the job. Prices for everything on the menu are very reasonable and the service was lightning fast!

15. Phở Tái My favorite!
Blanca G.

Food is delicious! My favorite is Pho #15. My husband and I have been here 3 times and it has made it to our list of favorite spots. Customer service is great! Great parking area, enough space.

Christina C.

I can't wait until I am back in Houston to come here and sample the pho! As it was I came just killing time and wasn't disappointed at all in the nibbles I tried. Banh mi was amazing ...even the next day... and the overall experience was worthy of a return visit. They had weirdly good music. Classical when I arrived that transitioned into holiday something but overall very pleasing. Great service, good lighting, and the clientele lets you know it's a place where... yep... eat this!!! Go!

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Cute ambiance, amazing food, very fast and extremely friendly service! Will always pick this place for pho

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The pho is really good the place is also really nice it has a lot of decorations, and the service is really good too.

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I got the banh mi beef sandwich and it had a great meat proportions. Egg rolls were also fantastic!

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Food is good and the service is fast! They don't charge you over the head for extra condiments!

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Very good food & service 10/10 would definitely recommend if you're craving pho or any type of Vietnamese food

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Love the atmosphere and the food is delicious!!! I had their steak pho and fried pork dumplings and I will definitely be going back.

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We get weekly pho ga and spring rolls from here. Delicious, quick, consistent and employees are so pleasant here. Highly recommend!

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Yum! Quick, friendly, and delicious. Great ambiance if you decide to stay there, but a easy and quick meal if you are in a hurry.

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So good! My new favorite pho place that's close to my house. Staff's friendly, foods are good. Enough said!

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The broth here in the phò is so good! It is a good price and the service was quick and friendly! We will definitely be back!

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I ordered take out, and the food was great. The inside looks so cute! Great for a date with friends or your SO

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Lunchtime VBowl is always a hit! The pork and beef are both delicious and the price is right

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