The Vietnam noodles are so good with such a great price! if you are not extremely hungry, small bowl will be quite enough. and it is only 6 dollars something to fill your belly with joy and satisfaction. service is fast, orders are served in 10 mins. try their spring rolls, fried, tasty and it is best version I ever had. read more

If you order the seafood pho, expect to just get shrimp and shrimp only. I supposed its seafood but it's not the variety seafood pho I'm used to. Definitely misleading. Missing the squid, crab meat, fish balls. disappointed to say the least. read more

Great Pho... lots of Asian people there do you know it's legit. Service is pretty weak but it's a pho joint so who cares. Very reasonable prices and great quality pho. read more

Pho Ha - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is my family's go-to when I was a kid. Great pho and broth!! Pho 75 is still my favorite, but Pho Ha's non-pho dishes are a nice additional to mix things up. Spring/summer rolls are nice to share with a group. Definitely give the broken rice dishes and vermicelli noodle dishes a try too! If you/your group only want pho, go with Pho 75. If you want to share appetizers; or give friends non-noodle options, then Pho Ha is a great option. read more

Recommend go for "Create-your-own-pho-bowl option". My wife doesn't like beef so she ordered the pho with chicken instead and she loves it because it is dark meat =) The soup really tastes so incredible yummy. Price is considered competitive cheap and big portion. Only one thing I don't like is the atmosphere... It doesn't look hygiene enough. That's why I give 4 stars. read more

top notch Pho. Their broth is interesting, it's got a slight different spin to it than other pho places. To call a pho place unique yet delicious seems odd to me but these guys really pull it off. I wouldn't say best pho in philly (I still give that to pho 75) but this place is worth trying and because of it's uniquely delicious broth it just might end up being your favorite. Meats were very fresh, spring roll was also very good. read more

Noodles are my hangover remedy. They're also my favourite drug. I come to Pho Ha at least once every two weeks and I have never been disappointed. The noodle bowls come out within 7 minutes of ordering and the small bowl is too much food to consume at one sitting. Delicious and easy with excellent people watching opportunities. Just so you know...make sure you order everything you want when the server is there. Once you place your order, they do not come back to the table. This includes water. read more

Cheap, tasty, clean, fast. Parking isn't easy and there are like 4 other pho places around so you might go to the wrong one. It's next to the eye doctor. read more

I love the pho at this place it def. has a lot of favor and it's quick. I am giving 4 stars for the service and because I like the flavor, but there are other pho places go close by that i think are just as good and the soup is less fatty. But hey if you don't mind fatty, this is a great place because there is plenty of parking!! The chicken pho is not suggested however because they are dark meat! read more

Vietnamese food served up fast and hot. We came here on a rainy and cold day for some soup to warm us up. Ordered 3 pho with different proteins in it. Everyone prefers their beef cooked to a different degree but I prefer mine just turning brown with a slight pink. To me most places can do that just easily since all the need to do for pho is just put everything in a bowl then pour some soup in and serve. This place is no different. Pho Ha stands out to me is their soup and the aroma of the soup. The soup comes out hot but not burning filled with beef flavor compared to some soup that were just bland. I came here hoping to try their weekend special pho bo kho(#28 beef stew with carrot pho) as I tried it at a different location and was blown away. I knocked one star off for now since I didn't get to try what I wanted but once I tried it I will update the score accordingly. Quick tip for first timers 1. If you're planning to come here on a weekend I would suggest carpool since the parking lot will be packed. 2. Don't let the outer look fool you. It is not the most pristine of places but their food is good. 3. Don't expect servers to come to you often like a typical restaurant. You will walk in make eye contact with someone who works there. Then raise up your hand with the number of seats you'll need and be seated. You will see your waiter when they bring you your drink then take your order and then serve you your food and that's it. 4. Following your order if you order pho they will bring out a plate filled with bean sprouts, basil and lime. These are for the pho please don't eat them directly (you can if you want). Before you add anything in though taste the soup first. For the bean sprouts put it in your soup while it's hot to soften them a little Please tear the basil leaves off the stem and then rip the it a little to put into your pho. Don't try to stick he whole stem in. As for the lime, add in as little or as much as you want. 5. If you order their iced drip coffee, let the coffee finish dripping into the glass then stir it first before pouring it over into the ice cup. The hot coffee helps dissolve the condensed milk at the bottom and there will be no ice in the way of you mixing it evenly. After mixing then you can pour over and enjoy. 6. You pay by walking up to the cashier and tell her your table and this place is CASH ONLY. read more

This is probably the best pho place in Philly (actually, the second best since my mom makes the best pho =P). There are all types of pho here, so whatever meat fetish you have, you should be satisfied (pho tai, or rare beef, is my favorite). Of course there are other good viet dishes available, but this place is primarily known for their pho. You get super fast service here. I also recommend getting their summer rolls as an appetizer. read more

I got some of the worst food poisoning of my life in this place several years ago and just can't fathom going back when there are so many better alternatives. Cafe Viet Huong at 11th & Washington is just a few blocks away, has a more extensive menu and the food is way better. Oh yeah - and it isn't filthy inside like Pho Ha. I'll gladly pay just a little bit more to eat in a restaurant that seems to grasp the concept of hygiene. Pho Ha is just a bit too "rustic" inside for my tastes. Blech. read more

My go-to pho place. After traveling to Vietnam a few years ago, I have gotten to be a little picky with my pho. Thankfully, I found pho ha to help take care of all my cravings. The restaurant is in a shopping center that is pretty busy and the parking lot is always nuts.. it is not usually hard to find a spot but it is hard to navigate around all the cars parked in all directions (seems like some of the Hanoi craziness has found its way to Philadelphia, with cars instead of motorbikes!). The restaurant is large and there are always open seats. It is not the most beautiful looking place, but hey, you're there to eat right? Speed is their thing here.. you can be in and out the door in 30 minutes or less if you eat fast. Upon sitting down, you are brought over tea and I always request water, as I like a LOT of sriracha in my pho! We usually start with the summer rolls which are fresh and filled with shrimp. They are not fried which I prefer, but the spring rolls are also good. The dipping sauce is delish and is some kind of peanut mixture. When you order, the food is brought out so fast it's hard to believe it's not premade! Heaping bowls of steak pho with fresh lime, bean sprouts, jalapenos, and basil are placed before you and it's time to dig in (wait, don't forget the sriracha!). Chopsticks and spoons are at the table to help you devour the huge bowl before you. So so good and so filling (oh, and clears out your sinuses!). Payment is cash only which is a bit annoying but for a full meal under 20 bucks for 2, there's not much to complain about. I do always want to branch out and try the Bun Bo but I haven't, out of FOMO on my steak pho. Maybe I will get daring next time! read more

me and my g have been coming here twice a week at least and sometimes we'll get on an every-day pho ha streak. i think the other reviews can speak for the strengths of Pho Ha (which are basically consistently excellent pho at lightening speed). their heat broke for a couple of hours during an awful cold snap last year, and the place was still fully staffed and packed with shivering phoddicted diners in winter coats. i just want to add that if you're not afraid of delicious melted fat you should order the nuoc beo ("fatty scallion head broth") on the back of the menu. it's a small bowl of golden oil that collects on the surface of the broth while it's cooking, sometimes with little brown flecks and always with roasted scallion chunks. spoon some into your broth and you might not be able to handle how delicious it becomes. also, the fresh lime soda is o.g. grandmastyle good -- just a thick muddle of fresh-squeezed lime juice and sugar at the bottom of a glass, sided with a mini-bottle of club soda to pour over it. fresh sour delicious. read more

There's a reason why I've eaten pho here more times than any other location I've been to COMBINED. The pho here is simply consistent. It's the place where I take newbies to try Pho, and the place where my friends and I default to. This location has always been very popular on the weekends, particularly around the lunch hour. As a result, I've noticed the broth become stretched out a little and tastes slightly blander. It's really the only time(s) I don't visit and try to branch out to other spots. But when I do that I feel like I'm cheating on Pho Ha. Oh my, so many emotions. read more

This place reminds me of Pho Bac, in Seattle. Very authentic Pho and very good! I try to make it in once a month or so.

Ok. I would have given this place 5 stars if it weren't for that rat that ran across the room while i was dining there. By far, one of the best bowl Pho I ever had. Bold statement. Bold eating. Oooo rah. Oh yeah! The bowl are the size of my face. Get the number 1 and enjoy. read more

Best Pho in the city hands down. Only issue with this place is they claim they have vegetarian Pho, but it is made with beef stock, so clearly not really vegetarian. Does anyone know of any places in Philadelphia that serve vegetarian Pho with veggie stock? PLEASE HELP ME!!! read more

Best pho outside of your Mother's kitchen. Cheap prices for huge portions. The broth is as close as it gets to authentic. The service is quick, and the other dishes of bun is pretty decent compared to other Vietnamese restaurants. Lets be honest, when you want pho, and you want your food. You want it quick. This is the place. Plus, you get to go shopping right after, across the street to get some banh mi read more

I love pho and vietnamese food in general, and could definitely eat it all the time, but I've been on a particular bender lately going multiple times a week. Perhaps it's the cold weather, perhaps it's knowing that your belly is going to be full on very little money. Whatever the reason, Pho Ha is always a great bet for tasty and hearty vietnamese at extremely affordable prices. It's one of my faves out of all the pho spots in Philly. The portions are large, the pho is great, and their broken rice plate with grilled chicken is pretty much one of the best things you'll ever eat in your life. It's hands down the best dish they serve. The place is no frills, although they do have some crazy paintings on the walls. Prices are low, the food comes out super fast, and you will leave happy. Cash only though, so beware! read more

Sadly, prices have gone up but the food hasn't changed. My favorite is the com tam ga nuong platter though I occasionally will go for one of their bun dishes as well. Cash only, atm inside. Parking is a mess on weekends. read more

i have a bias for this place for two reasons: they set me up w/ a pot of tea the minute i sit down, and they're closest to my place. admittedly, the lighting is bright and there's no ambiance to speak of. but damn do they serve me right away. the pho has been consistently delicious and savory and full of flavors i can't identify. it's where i take everyone for their first bowl. i'd give 4stars if there were booths, or any sense of intimacy in the joint, like you might find just up washington at other pho joints. read more

Pho is just Pho right? Wrong! Up until i tried Pho Ha, I've always thought of Pho as just soup beef and noodles and didn't really get what the hype was all about. I would even go as far as to say i could make it myself with some instant beef broth and noodles and beef. As long I garnished it with enough oyster sauce sriacha and lime it'd be all good.. Not here..the soup was delicious and unique. It had a unique flavor and very distinct from the many Pho's i've had in the past. The little sauce i added complemented the soup, it didn't overwhelm it like I've done in the past to cover up bland taste. The menu there was easy to use and we could customize our pho to our liking..they even had fat-free broth and showed all of the various meats we could choose. The viet coffee was excellent although my first time trying so not really one to comment. The spring rolls were ok but i've never had a bad one before or an extremely memorable one. Come here for Pho if your in the philly area read more

I ordered the #1 - Steak Pho and the Summer Rolls. It came out so FAST! The broth was good. I would have liked the beef rare, but I'll remember to order it that way when I go back. It's cash only but there is an ATM if you forget. read more

The absolute best! I have been going here for years my go to order is the #33. The pork is perfectly marinated and they give great portions. Their pho is equally amazing. Please don't go and get pho or Vietnamese anywhere but in south philly. read more

SO....My friend took me to this restaurant, that I've never been to, that she absolutely loves. And i couldn't understand why at first, but now i do. First of all, you would think that the prices would be a little higher than usual, because the food is of good quality. i love the chop sticks. Yes, it was the first time I use them. The portions are huge, which is really good, cause you get to take home more than half of what you ordered and still be full.... read more

The midday drunkenness was topped with a stop here. If you come here you know what you already want before you step in. Your familiar with the drill, you have a usual. Its served pipping hot and gets the job done. read more

This place is great! My only qualm is that their lemongrass soup broth tasted pretty beefy...as a pescetarian it's always tricky eating Asian food, and if you're stricter than me about accidentally eating meat-based products you might want to avoid this place. Otherwise, the portions were large, served piping hot, and our waiter was friendly and more than willing to make a substitution for my meal so that I could have shrimp (not beef) in lemongrass broth. Both my lemongrass and my boyfriend's beef broth soup definitely had a kick which we enjoyed. And the bean sprouts, lime, jalapeno, basil, and dandelion (I think?) to mix in were fresh. This place was even hopping on a Sunday night, so that's always a good sign! read more

I stopped in for the pho with steak and brisket. It was cheap and filling (big bowls are only $6.50 and I couldn't finish mine). However, the broth lacks the depth of flavor that I've had elsewhere. It also doesn't have the great mouthfeel you get when the base for the dish is stock made with beef marrow. Given the growing number of restaurants with pho on offer in Philly, I don't think I'll be back. Oh, and the parking lot is crunk. read more

This place is delicious and inexpensive. The Pho bowls are huge - a small is usually sufficient despite how much I love to drink the broth. The veggies are fresh and crunchy and provide an excellent complement to the noodles, broth and meat. Speaking of meat, I rarely order vegetarian dishes, but their Veggie Pho is hearty enough to satisfy even the most ravenous carnivores. The food comes out fast too, it's the perfect place to go when you're hungry. Plus they have parking! read more

Had been looking for some tasty pho for a couple of years, and tried Pho Ha a few months ago. I've returned several times, and it was just as good as before. The pho is tasty and arrives piping hot. I usually get #9. Service is fast. The Milk Coffee arrives with its own drip filter over a cup. It is delicious. I recommend it. read more

Ambiance: Tons of tables in a large space; an almost cafeteria type feel. The sound of everyone chatting culminates into a loud hum filling the place. Not romantic, simply practical. The place is pretty clean, a wipe down the tables and plastic chairs with a wet rag kind of place. Service: The kindness of the waiter really depends on who you get. They are always very quick to check in and take your order as soon as possible. I have never had problems, been here about 10 times, until my last visit. A shorter round faced guy with black hair that was made to spike straight out, was certainly the rudest waiter yet. He was rude in answering questions and seemed generally annoyed at having to serve people. I expect general abruptness from any Asian restaurant, but this guy really took it to a new level. Food: The food comes out crazy quick. But if you think about it, the broth stays hot, the noodles are pre cooked and the meat cooks between the time that the broth is poured into the bowl and the bowl arriving at your table. The broth has a fuller flavor than many pho places I have been at. The noodles are a little too soft, but not bad. There is always a ton of meat in the bowl, I go with brisket or white meat chicken. If you are super hungry, get a regular size bowl. Reserve getting the large size for those times when your stomach has been prepared for competitive eating only. Even with the regular size, I often cannot finish the portion. I find that if I want to continue to go out and about after the meal, I cut myself off half way and ask for a take home container. The container is almost comical as it is a large styrofoam cup with a plastic lid. Then again, who am I to judge since it serves its purpose (make sure you have an open cup holder in your car and the cup is not filled to the top making it top-heavy and a risk to fall over). I also like the summer roll with shrimp, the sauce it comes with is kickin on the rolls and any meat that I pull out of my pho bowl! Overall: Despite some recent poor service, I would definitely come back with hopes to not get the same waiter again. The food is simple and great tasting - just like pho should be. You cannot beat the price. Pro Tip: I like to walk off the pho fullness by going across the small alley next to the parking lot and walking around the Asian market (most clean and organized Asian market in town!!) read more

One of the few Pho places that has two kinds of hot sauce. The traditional Saracha brand and another that has bigger pieces of red chilis. The soup i good but i say the only I had at home had more beef flavor. The noodle has a good chewiness to it. But this area look pretty shady after sunset. Oh yeah, their equivalent to the #1 in Maryland is #15 there. The Ba Le's within the same shopping complex, serves really good sandwiches as well.. read more

Seriously the best Pho broth I have ever tasted. It's so deep in flavor and all of the condiments are right there on the table. They don't skimp on anything. Decor and ambience fall a kinda flat, florescent lights, communal tables, large windows and a small counter in the back to pay. It feels like a space that converts into a bingo hall at night but all of that aside the food is where it's at. I wasn't a huge fan of the spring rolls but I'm not into Vietnamese rolls anyway. The soup is it. Slurp down the spicy goodness and fall in love. I wish this place was in New York. read more

This place is solid. Typical Asians love our food quick, hot, fast, and best of all , authentic as shit. I can't stand pho places that cater to the upper class and forget about the little guy. From the minute you order your bowl if pho should be out waiting for you in no more than 45 seconds...seriously. The broth is rich and flavorful while the noodles are just right. Not too stiff or lumpy. Best of all the beef completes it all. I've been to many pho joints and this is up there. They lose a star because their restrooms look dirty as hell. read more

This is one of my favorite places for a delicious bowl of hot noodles and soup pronto. Don't expect service, ambiance, or a wide selection of food. Do expect the most enormous steaming bowl of pho because that's all you'll get. As most Vietnamese restaurants, you can enjoy some cafe du monde iced coffee mixed with sweet condensed milk to top things off. If wiping your utensils prior to eating grosses you out, don't go. read more

Chris said his dad ate Pho when he was in 'Nam, except it was fishheads and grass pulled from the cracks in the sidewalk in water.

We use to eat here and the soup really good, but one day we go eat there again OMG the noodle soup is no good then we not go there any more sorry. read more

In terms of the richness of broth, this is one of the better ones in Philly. The broth has some body and is seasoned decently. They overdo it with the noodles, so the broth gets quite starchy after a few minutes. The place is really messy, though, so I probably would end up only getting take out from here. I also had the grilled pork with rice which was average. The rice was on the dry side, and the pork was a little tough, but that can be overlooked considering the place is named PHO ha. My girlfriend had the avocado shake, and I the durian. Both tasted a bit strong with the condensed milk, but pretty good overall. The person who made the drinks was polite. As far as Vietnamese service goes, this is also one of the better ones. The waiter, the person who made the drinks, and the cashier actually smiled as opposed to many of the other restaurants where they just look at you blankly. That is the reason why the restaurant was bumped from a 3 to a 4 star experience for me. read more

The Pho was terrible. No flavor to the broth. Vegs ok - plentiful. The pictures in the menu and on line are encouraging but no - not the same experience. Waiters were pretty quick in response but have some difficulty in understanding what you are asking for. Or maybe too busy, on a Sunday evening. There are many other places with similar economics but have better food. read more