Been here a few times, this is my first review though. At first, my (very traditional) grandmother and I were hesitant to try due to the location being on Broad St, but our curiosity got the better of ourselves and we dived in right away. Delicious food, my grandma and I have yet to encounter a single bad dish. At the worst, it's bland. At its best, it's phenomenal.Not to mention, the staff is extremely welcoming and friendly. The older female waitress is like the friendly Vietnamese auntie you've never had- don't be afraid to ask questions! My grandmother ordered broken rice with charboiled pork, and I ordered goat curry. While the rice plate was pretty standard, my grandma noted that the meat's seasoning seemed to have more of a zestier flavor than usual, as if there was ginger in it. Vietnamese curry is more like a soup in texture than hummus, so the goat curry was super slurpable and delicious- not a hint of gaminess to be found. Definitely cannot recommend enough. read more

Pho Cyclo Cafe - I ordered the goat curry with french baguette, and my grandma ordered the broken rice with charboiled pork. - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I ordered pho to go, which I have done at other restaurants that usually give me great pho, however this restaurant gave me my noodles in a styrofoam container ( where am I supposed to pour the broth?) and raw meat. literally, they packed me some raw meat. read more

Pho Cyclo Cafe - raw meat packaged that came in my to go pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This place has great Yelp reviews. I did not order pho which most customers at the restaurant were having. I chose two pan fried flat noodles with seafood and beef for takeout. The food was kind of disappointing. The beef was hard to chew on, and the seafood had rubber-like squid. The Spring Rolls were not so delicious. Overall, I did have have anything that is worth a returned visit. read more

Great for takeout. No ambiance. If you love Pad Thai and can handle variety, try theirs.

Beef pho broth was very good. Flavorful, aromatic. Didn't need much add-ins. Best I've had in a while....this place beats the Chinatown stops. Tried my friend's chicken pho and it was also pretty good! Good ratio of meat to noodles in all our bowls. Heads up: Thai tea was a powdered drink mix, not real steeped tea :( Would be back. read more

Food is soooo delicious here. However, they are understaffed!!! They only have have one person working and juggling everything (taking customers orders, cleaning tables, and etc.) It took about 20-25 mins to get our check and our take out! So overall, we stayed at the restaurant for at least an hour for dining and waiting time!But overall, it's a very nice and cozy place. My family loves coming here and we will definitely be back again when we visit Philly!!! read more

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We ordered the vietnamese steak and eggs and the special beef pho noodle soup with eye round steak and beef meatballs. Excellent food and service!!! The steak and eggs was good but I really enjoyed my noodle soup, it was warming and comforting on a rainy day and the broth was very delicious, packed with a lot of flavor and...HEAT (because I added a lot of jalapeno for that extra kick in the mouth!) read more

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Hands down Best vegan pho in town, it's not on the menu, just ask! I've been here many times and my friends order a variety of dishes, none have been disappointed. read more

Best egg rolls and spring rolls I've ever had, and I always order egg rolls and spring rolls anytime I get Vietnamese food. The pho was tasty!! I wish they had oxtails, but the XL was big enough for two. The shrimp fried was pretty good too. I'm def ordering again!!! read more

Can't say much more than another satisfied dining experience at a neighborhood restaurant. Went in with my heart settled on hot pot but decide to go with a variety of traditional Viet plates. This time, the dinner breakdown was: Canh chua ca (Sweet & Sour Soup with Catfish) Ca kho to (Claypot Fish) Banh Hoi Tom Thit Nuong (Steamed Rice Vermicelli with Grill Shrimp and Pork) Banh Xeo (Sizzling Crepe/Pancake) Now, if you don't like to eat with your fingers, don't get the latter two. But then you would be missing out on some tasty food. What went well: - The crepe came out sizzling hot and stayed crispy for every bite. A poorly mixed batter would result in a more dense and mushy pancake so the chef got it right keeping it crisp! Came with a heaping pile of fresh veggies. - Vietnamese grilled meats always hits the spot because it was well marinated and seasoned. The steamed vermicelli was steamed well so the noodles kept together nicely without being dry. Typically, you would eat this with the usual homemade fish sauce. But here, the waitress knew we were here for authenticity so she brought out the mam nem (a pungent, sweet dipping sauce). The sweet, tangy, and saltiness of the sauce paired so perfectly with our rolls. Delish! - The claypot fish had the perfect caramelization and a thick molasses-y sauce that you want from this traditional treat. Pairs nicely with the sourness from the soup and some rice to cut down the saltiness. - Soup came with just the right combination of vegetables and herbs. Very aromatic and fresh! Warmed our tummies right up! The waitress also brought us some Thai hot chilies to make a dipping sauce with fish sauce to enjoy our catfish. Another fulfilling dining experience in the books and I haven't even tried their Pho yet! Guess that's for next time! read more

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Convenient location for me because I live right up the street. New to the neighborhood. Nice and small pho spot. For the food : price per bowl was good. Bun bo hue wasn't the greatest I've ever had in my life, but it was pretty good! Perfect spice and not as salty, generous portion. The pho with beef I must say wasn't good at all. The broth is full of star anise flavor, doesn't taste like it was simmered with beef at all and it was actually a very small portion for pho. The Vietnamese coffee was overly sweet, too much condense milk, and doesn't taste like it's the drip coffee, tastes like the bagged one yuck! Overall, great place to pop in for a quick, inexpensive and filling lunch! read more

What a surprise! Their signage outside is odd as you can miss it right on Board St. but once your walk inside, you are pleasantly surprised. Apparently, this is their 2nd location as they have an established Vietnamese restaurant in southern Jersey. Now to the food. My wife order the Pho Dac Biet and I was surprised again to see Bun Mam on the menu. I had to order it. Both came out promptly and hot, but we both agreed it was just a smidge salty. Great additional to this part of South Philly. Legit. read more

Stopped here based on the reviews. It's a rather small, no frills place. We ordered grilled pork meatball with vermicelli wrap, egg noodles with wonton, shrimp & pork, grilled pork chop with rice, and steak cubes with fried rice. Everything was delicious! The waitress was even nice enough to have the chef make a small bowl of pho for my son. The broth for the noodles was delicious- It tasted homemade and I wanted to slurp up the entire bowl! The wrap was great as well - they brought the rice crepes out with a thing of hot water. The waitress showed us how to dip the crepe in the water and wrap everything up. It was interesting and the pork meatballs were flavorful. I will definitely come here again! read more

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I came here on a whim because I was near here and the reviews are pretty good. I got the beef bahn mi and it was the tastiest thing I could've hoped for Nice and clean restaurant with calming music and a friendly staff. Eat here you won't regret it! read more

This was an absolutely excellent restaurant. You walk in and seat yourself. The food was quick and absolutely delicious. Overall the two dishes plus spring rolls ended up with a total of 23 bucks. My boyfriend and I left very full. Highly recommend the vermicelli with shrimp. read more

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I dined here on Monday 13 November. I had the seafood Pho and everything was imitation. The broth had a pretty good flavor. I would try them again but not the seafood. read more

Good Pho, however, people who work there are completely unethical and charged me twice saying that their credit card machine is not working, so we paid through cash and they also charged my credit card, and the guy who ran my card completely denied it. KEEP IN MIND I AM A REGULAR CUSTOMER. They tried to charge me twice and when they got caught, they are in completely denied until I show them my card statement. Moreover, the owner DID NOTHING TO MAKE IT UP AND SHOW SOME COURTESY to REGULAR CUSTOMERS. In addition, the prices fluctuate there like a stock market as the menu says different pricing and hence I was regular I used to pay 12.95 (Including taxes) for my pho which changes to 13+ and taxes. When I asked that difference they are like it keeps changing frequently as per the cost of raw material. I am like either it needs to be printed somewhere or you need to tell people whenever it changes. THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT YOU IF YOU ARE NOT VIET EVEN IF YOU ARE A REGULAR CUSTOMER. THEY LOST MY BUSINESS. Good pho but respect and human decency come first over taste. DON'T GO THERE. read more

Great Vietnamese restaurant placed in a different part South Philly. The neighborhood deff needed a place like this. The food is pretty authentic and they have a nice selection. I would recommend the pork chops, spring rolls, and clear noodle soup. They brought in more staff so the service is definitely faster and they're multilingual which is a big help. Will be back for more food!! read more

i need to put my review in because i eat here every week. i know this is a controversial opinion but i think this is the best pho in the city. fresh noodles, basil, jalapeños, and bean sprouts every time. pho 75 stopped making chili oil post covid so that was a big let down. they got all the fixins here. you cannot go wrong eating at pho cyclo! read more

Authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Very satisfying. My friends and I ordered most of the menu and every dish was delicious! read more

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This is a nice addition to the Vietnamese restaurants we have in the South Philly area. Unfortunately, there is no parking, other than metered street parking on Broad Street. I've been going later at night, so I have not had any issues with find a parking spot. I've tried their banh mi's, fried rice, and pho. I love they have a pho without beef, so it's just soup and noodles. I often am craving the broth and noodles but I am not a huge beef person. Their banh mi is one of my favorites in town, when it is made correctly. There is a bit of inconsistency with how they make the banh mi. Some chef makes it with scallions and lot of spread while the other doesn't have any scallion and little spread. When it's made with the scallions and lot of spread, it is SO delicious. And finally, their fried rice is very good. It's not the yellowish ones that American Chinese places give you; it's real fried rice and delicious! read more

Finally went here and EVERYTHING WAS AWESOME. Run, don't walk. You won't be disappointed and you'll probably have leftovers. My bf and I shared three things and took home a meal. Im headed back there today to try the Banh Mi! read more

Hands down the best Vietnamese food I've had in Philly. The flavors are amazing the portions are on point. Also excellent service every time. read more

Best pho in the city imo. Good fresh broth, no powder/packet. Small cute place. Bahn mi is great. Staff is always sweet.

I love eating here because the food is delicious, and they are super aware when it comes to food allergies...not always the case with Asian cuisine. I've had the lemongrass tofu w/ rice vermicelli, the bbq chicken with broken rice, the Bo Luc Lac, and the pho. The pho is especially nice when I'm feeling a bit under the weather. My boyfriend and I come here often because it's close, reasonable and delicious! :) read more

Looking for a beautiful restaurant to impress your date? Keep looking... but if you're looking for authentic, fresh delicious Vietnamese food in a cozy local venue at an affordable place, check out Pho Cyclo Cafe. An absolute mom and pop effort, service can be a bit on and off, but only because they are doing everything from taking orders and checks to preparing the food. This area [below hipster East Passyunk] needs more venues like this. read more

I really had high expectations for this place. I ordered take out for summer rolls and banh mi. The summer rolls were tasted pre-made, and I could smell the pork like it was made a few days ago or something. The banh mi bread was so tough it cut the roof of my mouth when I chew. read more

Love that there is a Pho place on West Chester Pike! This place is great! I have ordered from them a couple of time and have went in to eat. I haven't had a bad meal yet!!! They do deliver and have maybe 10 tables inside. Get the fried spring rolls and the summer rolls! Then order the Pho and a pork hoagie!! read more

I had a very good Tofu Bahn Mi here. My partner very much enjoyed his meatball bahn mi. This is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. We're looking forward to further exploring the menu. read more

The pad Thai is very original tasting , the perfect amount of spice. A generally clean facility, and service was done swiftly and in a short amount of time. read more

Was feeling like pho bc of the chilly weather and have never ordered from our neighborhood so after looking up a few places we settled on Pho Cyclo because they had a good variety and build your own pho which I'm a big fan of. We did pick up and the staff was very friendly! The portion is huge (I have enough for lunch tomorrow) and they package everything individually for you to add to the broth when you get home which I thought was thoughtful. I will definitely be dining here again! read more

This place is an excellent addition to the hood. Food is amazingly fresh and tasty. Service is great as well

Great summer roll choices and even better Pho. It's a modest spot with low prices and great food. Not too far from the stadiums down the road too! Delicious and cozy experience! read more

Great spot for a quick snack. Their "everything" pho is fantastic, a mixture of assorted meats and seafood. The owner is extremely chill.

Went to get pho for breakfast since I live near by. Got the brisket pho. Waitress was nice. Will definitely return and try some other authentic Vietnamese recipes! read more

Always leave satisfied. Don't kick it til you try it. Pho with shrimp is absolutely amazing as well as their summer rolls.

I try to go at least 2 times a month, sometimes as much as 5 or 6 if I can manage it. Been visiting this wonderful establishment for almost a year now, and I can't imagine getting pho in philly from any other place. Great prices, outstanding food, great staff, and quick service. A truly underrated gem! read more

We ordered through Uber eats for takeout. The packaging was very well done. The broth is amazing, very flavorful and the portion sizes are large. I'm not giving it 5 stars however because the description was misleading. We ordered the special pho with steak, beef balls, and tendons but the meal only had a couple pieces of steak. Besides that, it was really good. read more

Ok while I will admit I have never actually been in this restaurant because I get it take out. But thinks the most tasty take out ever!!! I can't wait to get home to order this food. Good portions awesome taste. Extremely multi dimensional and flavorful. I like the seafood soups the best so far. I want to try everything on the menu it is that good ! read more

I love this place. I go very often. It's such a great location. Other than the pho places on Washington Ave, I'd say this is the only pho restaurant I would go spend any money at in philly. And the staff is really friendly and not all pushy and miserable like at other pho spots. And it's nice and clean and usually have a decent crowd so u don't have to deal with idiots. read more