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    Pho Tan

    3.8 (106 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Thai
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Jessica W.

    I am Vietnamese and I have to say -- the Vietnamese iced coffee was really good and it was a very reasonable price. It was just over $5 and it comes with a lot of iced coffee and a reasonable amount of ice. It is perfect for road trips. They take Apple Pay too which is a really good plus! The staff was nice.

    Shrimp Summer Rolls & Chicken Satay Skewers
    Chun M.

    There are plenty of Vietnamese Pho places to visit in Flushing and I'm making my way through all of them. The latest on the list is Pho Tan on Northern Blvd and we're here for dinner. The dining room is spacious and on a Tuesday night, we have no problem getting a table. We start with some Shrimp Summer Rolls that come with a tangy sesame sauce and Chicken Satay with a sweet & savory peanut sauce, both good appetizers. My wife also had the Thai Glass Noodle Salad with Chicken, normally as an appetizer but as her entrée. Be careful of those tiny slices of red chili pepper because they are deadly spicy! Pho Tan's #1 火車頭 Locomotive Beef Pho bowl is the BiGGeSt I've ever encountered! And I have never met a pho bowl I didn't like. The #1 is an XL bowl that is a full 10" in diameter! The way the server balances 2 full bowls of hot liquid is impressive. I judge all pho places by their Locomotives. They might go by different names with slight variations, but it all "boils" down to the broth, rice noodles and sliced beef. It is filled with fragrant broth, generous portion of noodles, tasty & tender slices of eye round, brisket, tendon, tripe and garnished with plenty of green & white onions. At other places, the flavor of the beef usually gets lost in the broth, but these slices had distinct flavors all their own. They also give you even more garnishes on a plate with lemon wedges, bean sprouts, fresh sprigs of basil and cilantro to customize the flavor & texture. For an added $2, you can even add a quartet of fish balls. Enjoy it while it is steaming hot!

    1. Big Bowl House Special Combo 1.
    Caitlin K.

    Very good experience at Pho Tan with one of my best friends for dinner on a Wednesday. We were able to pick our own table which was nice. We shared the soft shell crab spring rolls which were very tasty. My friend recommended I try the traditional Vietnamese drink called Calamansi which is made out of kumquats. It was very fruity and refreshing. I had the big bowl combo pho with rare rib eye, brisket, tendon, and tripe. So flavorful and worth the money.

    R Rare Ribeye, Brisket and Tendon
    Alexandria R.

    I got off the Murray Hill LIRR and was looking for a cheap restaurant. As I walked around Northern Blvd, I saw that this place was almost full and reviewed the menu outside. After ensuring it would be less than $20 I walked in! Food: 4/5 I ordered the Rare ribeye pho and a summer roll. The summer roll had fresh shrimp and was tasty but was missing the thai basil I love. This seeemed to be replaced by iceberg lettuce. The peanut dip that companies it was okay not my favorite. My beef pho had a generous amount of beef in the bowl - like the most meat in pho I have every had. However, the broth was not super hot and quite flat flavor wise. But for the cost, this was most definitely worth it. Once I sat down they were very quick to take my order and send the food out. I appreciated it especially since it was a cold day. All in all, I would go back if I am in the area and need some cheap eats. However, I am not going out of my way to come back here.

    Pad Thai
    Shashi R.

    Grilled beef 9/10 The meat was very juicy and sweet! Big bowl house special combo 8/10 Good amount of meat for a reasonable price. The downsides are: light flavor in the broth, and the fat in some of the meat was not removed Vietnamese Drip Coffee 8/10 It has the right flavor and was not too sweet Pad Thai shrimp 7/10 Sweet noodles. Lots of big shrimp. I counted around 6 in there.

    Spring rolls (large)
    Karen M.

    First time trying this spot. Food was overall good and nicely presented. The pho broth was a bit lighter in flavor than we are used so we were a bit disappointed. Portions were great for the value. The restaurant was bright, clean and fairly spacious. Staff was friendly and service was great (but we dined in between the lunch and dinner rush).

    #2
    Mei T.

    This is our go to pho place. The place is a good size restaurant with many 2 and 4 tables but only one large table for 10. Can't bring a large group during dinner hour or it's going to be a long wait. We like starting with the shrimp rolls as an appetizer. They use whole, large shrimps. Then hubby usually gets the large bowl with assorted beef, tendon, tripe in a soup broth. The #1. They bring basil, lemon, and bean sprouts on the side that you can add, there are various condiments on the table in a caddy you can use to spice up the taste. I had the pork on vermicelli noodles. It was loaded with carrots, peanuts,tomatoes, cucumber, sprouts and grilled pork slices, vermicelli in a little bit or sauce and a cup full so you can add more. The pork was nicely grilled but a little too fatty this time. Hopefully it won't happen again. Otherwise we had a good meal

    Juju W.

    Reasonably priced menu but pho broth was a bit bland and lacking flavor. Nice portions but service was really dismal where guests were served their dish every 15 minutes? I was practically finished when my seatmate just got his meal. A group of 11 and each was served about 10-15 mins apart. The best eat was the fried shrimp roll. Even then the 2 orders came 10- minutes apart. Luckily the company was good and made the wait bearable.

    2. Grilled Beef Banh Mi
    Bradley T.

    Grilled Beef Banh Mi via Uber. They should call it The Carnivore's dream. Absolutely LOADED with hefty amounts of thick grilled beef strips. It also travels well. Fresh baked bread retained its crisp exterior while maintaining warmth within. 10/10. Would order for consecutive meal. See pic for scale

    Grilled Beef Rice Vermicelli
    Inez L.

    Reasonably priced and exactly what I'd expect from a pho place! We got the grilled beef over vermicelli, the grilled pork chop over rice, and my friends got the cubed beef over rice and the pho. The grilled beef and grilled pork chop are seasoned well, no complaints. The cubed beef over rice is a bit hearty, almost like they cooked it in butter. The pho portions are quite large. The restaurant feels spacious and is very family friendly!

    Beef Brisket Soup
    Ashley J.

    Decent pho. I got the beef brisket one, the broth was flavorful and the beef was tender and soft. The service was quick and the ambiance was relaxing, there is a lot of space so we weren't squished or anything. For the price, it was worth it. I would come back here for a quick bite or if I'm just craving pho.

    Beef Ball Pho
    Kagome S.

    As soon as I walked in I smelled Pho aroma which is great so I set a very high expectation for their Pho. However, I was a bit disappointed. The broth was way too plain and has very little flavor. Well, it was not that bad but it won't be my top choice for pho. The best part about this the spaces. The restaurant was huge and the tables were space out which is the best part of the restaurant. The staffs were friendly and very informative. I was over heard the way they explained the food to the customer on the table next to me. The staffs are very detailed which probably the best part of the restaurant to have staffs that are very informative and patient. Overall I probably won't go there just to eat on my day off, or hang out but may stop by if I happened to be around the area.

    Menu as of 9/2022
    Ming L.

    This Vietnamese restaurant is decently priced with a variety of menu options. The food is "close" to authentic and has good flavor. Nice and hot, and portion size is good. I would come back since this is a good spot for small groups and I'm full after eating! The Thai iced tea is good as well!

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    My go-to place whenever I don't know what to eat! I always order their classic pho and spring rolls! Can never go wrong with these.

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    Great service and good food. Viet food with a Chinese influence. The environment is clean and comfortable.

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    Reasonable price & pho was great. I would say their food is one of the best Vietnam cuisine restaurants two thumbs up

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    not good service she just want 18 percent tips i just want give 15 percent she said not enough

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    The most authentic Vietnamese food so far, very serving and delicious food! Friendly staff and the hot tea they are serving smells amazing!

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    affordable is the word. it's $2 to $3 cheaper than the rest. it's our office lunch takeout place..hehe

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    4.5(810 reviews)
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    Casual dining
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    I've passed by this place so many times and never thought to give it a try. The outside is very…read moreunassuming and I figured, well I have my go-to BBQ places, and there always seemed to be a long line out the door. Well, then for Mother's Day, my mom decided she wanted to try Boon Dee Moo Ka Ta out. And we loved it! Hot pot AND BBQ all in one? Yes please. There was a generous assortment of hot foods including garlic fried rice (so flavorful!), fried eggs, chicken nuggets and fries, tom yum soup, fried fish and shrimp, and chicken wings, among others. The main buffet area has a variety of veggies, fish and lobster balls, noodles, pork, seafood, chicken, and beef dishes, as well as a sauce and utensils bar. They have an amazing desserts section as well with shaved ice, smores, cake slices, and mango sticky rice (I believe this is seasonal). Service was fantastic as they kept coming by to refill our water, broth, and change out our grill. We were on the waitlist for an hour before getting a table, but it was well worth it (and I understand why there's always a line to get in here). We will definitely be returning!

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