Consider this a living document because I can never remember for the life of me which phos I order. Tai Gau - Their #1- on the menu, not in taste (although I overheard it's the most popular (but I suspect that's because it's a safe option for pho newbies)). Discourse around Northern and Southern pho always delineates to how Northern is more pure and simple, and this item definitely captures simplicity. Light and focused on the meat flavor, this is what I imagine when they say it's unbothered by extra ingredients. I wouldn't say it's taken to a high level but refreshingly plain is what you're looking for then I suggest this. Loi Gau - Ga Tron - I'm glad my Taiwanese baby momma got this cause I would've never dared to try a brothless pho. Stewing in my own ignorance, this was one of the better dishes I've have here. First off, the chicken was done great: moist, coated with flavored, and draped with crunchy fried shallot bits. The pho noodles laminated with what I'm certain is maggi (yeast solution that's often used as a soy sauce substitute). This dish is redefining my concept of pho. Ap Chao - Sot Vang - Ga Nuoc - * The noodles hella fresh. That's why I didn't mention them in any of the descriptions Honorable Mention - The Salt Mate. I don't know what's going on here but every time I visit the menu is different and they took out one of Earth's tangible pieces of heaven. The ducking Salt Mate was a decadent blend of coffee, fluffy cream, and salt. Nothing overpowering, just a marriage of hedonic ingredients that remind you that it feels good to treat yourself sometimes. Pro tip: get the fried dough sticks and dip it in your broth. I thought everyone did this but my Taiwanese baby momma said she's only known people to dip it in soy sauce... simpletons. read more

Nothing says "main character moment" like wandering into a pho spot on a cold, rainy NYC day. I'd been influenced by this place on my Insta feed for weeks, so I finally gave in. Pulled up and no one was there which was almost a miracle. Immediate seating, no chaos, just me and my life choices. The spot itself is super lowkey - no frills, no vibes trying too hard. You order at the counter, sit down, and let the pho temporarily fix your problems. I got the #4 as suggested by my Insta algo and added an egg on the side. The bowl came out MASSIVE with enough noodles and protein to hit your macros for the week. Amazing. I've never had northern style pho before so I didn't know what to expect with the broth flavor, but I will say, she's got a personality. Super flavorful but in a way that made me pause mid-slurp to question if I liked it. Either way, I drank every last drop, so interpret that how you will. Also shoutout to the accidental happy hour moment - $14 total was an insane hack. The egg was a cute addition, but I know that thing came out of a microwave and not a pot so that was questionable, but I didn't end up with any digestion issues afterwards so it's all good LOL. Overall, solid, unique, and exactly what I needed in my season finale. If I'm back in the city and the weather is giving sad indie film, I'm absolutely pulling up again. read more

Tenten - Sauteed Beef Shin Phở / Phở Bò Áp Chảo - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Order: Pho - $17.50 Fried Dough Sticks - $3.50 Vietnamese Iced Coffee - $6.95 Total (with tax): $30.43 Combination Pho Broth: On the lighter, clearer side. It's well-seasoned and flavorful, but it lacked that deep, beefy richness I usually look for in pho. Drinkable and clean, just not very bold. Protein: Comes with both flank and brisket. Unfortunately, the flank was noticeably dry, while the brisket leaned extremely fatty--almost an 80/20 fat ratio with the pieces I got. I understand the balance they're going for, but it didn't quite work for me. They do offer an all-flank option, though I personally wish there were an all-brisket option instead. Veggies: Very minimal--just blanched onions and cilantro. Scallions for some garnish before serving. No bean sprouts or extra herbs, which made the bowl feel a bit flat. Noodles: Easily the highlight of the dish. I love wider, thicker rice noodles in noodle soups, and these had a great texture and chew. Fried Dough Sticks Didn't taste very fresh. They weren't crispy and lacked that light, airy crunch I expect. It seems like they're lightly seasoned with black pepper, but overall they didn't add much to the meal. At about $1 per piece, I wouldn't recommend this--maybe okay for sharing, but for solo dining, I'd skip it. I mostly ordered it just for the experience. Vietnamese Iced Coffee Nothing stood out here. I'm not sure if this leans more North or South Vietnamese style, but it tasted pretty standard. If you're craving really good Vietnamese iced coffee, I'd honestly recommend walking a few blocks to Hien from Vietnam instead. Overall Thoughts My experience wasn't the best--not to say the food is bad, just not my preference, especially given the higher price point. The pho felt like it was missing that umph you get from Southern-style pho. I found myself wishing for bean sprouts for crunch and hoisin sauce to help balance out the dryness of the flank. If you enjoy a lighter, cleaner broth, this might be your spot--but for me, it didn't quite hit. read more

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Got the chicken pho and the broth was so good!! Got the lunch special comes with a drink and is worth it!! read more

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I had the ga tran, which seems to be some sort of dry noodle version of pho. It comes with a thin brown sauce and pho broth. The sauce was very soy forward, and there were onions (both raw and dried), so the dish overall was very soy/onion forward, along with cilantro in every bite. The pho broth was not very herbal-it was more like a saltier version of chicken broth. The poached egg side was overcooked. The broth it came in was not especially flavorful and it was a bit salty. Both were interesting, but not repeats for me. read more

I enjoyed my experience at Ten Ten. I liked the quick service and cozy laid back vibe with Vietnamese music playing in the background. The Northern Vietamese style pho provides flat style side wide noodles and deep flavors that don't require hoisin and sriracha sauce. I found the noodles a bit overcooked but I do like my noodles on the al dente side. The plum drink was tasty as well a bit too week. Overall Tenten provides great authentic flavors and I will be back again to try the other bowls. read more

Absolutely delicious, a no frills spot. I love a good clean broth and I wish there was more northern style pho shops but this did exactly what it needed to do. Clean but flavorful broth, wide noodles and tasty beef. I got the #4 per recommendation and I really liked it. The bowl in my opinion is super big, I couldn't finish it by myself even though I was super hungry. Would come back! read more

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I had high expectations for Ten Ten due to the raving reviews from TikTok but their version of Hanoi pho was quite underwhelming. While the broth was decent, the noodles tasted instant, and the beef was very dry. Overall, I was not impressed For good Hanoi pho, I would go to Pho Hanoi Corner in fort lee. I used to trek all the way to Philly for quality pho, but thankfully, I don't have to anymore read more

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I tried their Vietnamese coffee and was impressed! Service was fast too. I definitely recommend. read more

Tenten - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

My first time having Northern-style pho, and I really enjoyed it! The broth was light and refreshing, and the beef was very tender. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the wide noodles in my pho. I also loved the homemade chili condiments, which added a nice kick. The restaurant is a small casual spot with 4-5 tables. You order at the register, and the cashier brings your food to your table when it's ready. I would definitely come back again! read more

Tenten - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Not familiar with Northern Style pho, interesting but so weird not able to have Thai basil, bean sprout, and hoison... Brisket was not great but flank was good. read more

Tenten - #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

First time trying Hanoi pho during their happy hour and it was delicious. The pho came piping hot and smelled wonderfully herbaceous. Water upon request. Space was cozy and had a restroom for customers. read more

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Such clean broth such simple food but so soul warming! Highly recommend for the quick fast service in this tiny hole in a wall restaurant for great northern no fuss pho. Recommend getting the fried dough for dipping on the side. read more

Tenten - Combination Phở / Phở Tái Gầu - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Was so excited to try, the northern style pho. Ordered nmbr 1, pho tai gau. All order come with cilantro, so if you want it, you need to tell them ahead. You just go straight to the register to order and pay, and then find your seat. Total about $18. Noodle is really good, also the broth is also flavorful. The texture is need to get used to, smaller, smoother than what I used to. My favorite part is the condiments. Love the picked garlic and the chilli sauce. The downside is.. my noodle supposed to come with flank and brisket. And what supposed to be brisket is only fats. For the price, not sure if I want to come back. Sometimes they do pop up and offer more menu. Maybe until then I'll try again . read more

Tenten - Too much fats - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Today was my first time coming here at Tén Ten to get a pho bowl. They have a small menu of pho selections and just 4 if you see the menu on the tv above the cashier. I decided to go with option 1, which was the Tái Gâu. It is rice noodles with flank beef and brisket for $17. The place was very yellow with nice yellow stools, yellow tables, and a long green bench along the wall. There were condiments of napkins, chopsticks, spoons, lime, hot sauce, and other condiments on each table to add to your pho. When the pho came out, I was amazed at the brisket. It was still somewhat bloody and did not realized they cooked it medium temperate. It's not well done so the soup had some blood. It tasted so good though! The brisket won my heart and was way better than the flank beef that was stiff and hard compared to the tender bloody brisket! The beef also had a layer of fat that I had to rip off each time I took a piece. The soup was good and I put so much lime that it became very sour with a good twist. Cilantro was very good. I love cilantro. Wish they put more. The green onions very very aromatic. So good! I wish they gave more noodles. I love the quality of the noodles. Flat and broad noodles. Definitely going to get more pho with the brisket. I know 2 of their pho bowls got brisket! Besides the pho, I got the Daily Boosta and it was so good! It is iced coffee with condensed milk and whipped cream! It was so creamy even though I know it is somewhat fatty it was so good! I was so in love with it! Too bad the ice watered it down when I had one more inch left in my cup to drink. I took over 5 hours to drink that coffee. It was so good that I had to enjoy it like that. Definitely going to get that coffee next time and luckily it is near my job! read more

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A quaint hole in the wall - very small space with only 4 tables but the turnover was quick! Limited menu, I was expecting them to also have bahn mi but I guess now it's just pho. Got the #1 which seemed to be a popular choice and it didn't disappoint! Very filling with a good amount of noodles and topping. Broth was not as strongly flavored as southern vietnamese style pho but it was still simple and delicious. Would recommend this place for a quick hearty lunch especially in the cold weather. read more

Tenten - Combination Phở / Phở Tái Gầu - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

We arrived at 6:45pm on a Friday and the place was packed. It's an incredibly intimate setting with 4-5 tables (fitting 4 people max each) and people on line will hover over you as you eat LOL. We managed to snag the table tho as a duo just finished dining. Eager to try another northern pho spot in NY, we opted for the Pho Tai Gau and Ap Chao. The tai gau is a solid 3.5 for me -- while it is a much cleaner and comforting broth, I was hoping it had more depth and a beefier taste. The tái and gầu were sliced well and tender, but portion-wise it felt a bit modest for the price. The quẩy (which comes in 4) might've actually been my favorite -- crispy exterior, light and airy interior and soaked up the flavors of the broth. Added an egg at an additional cost to make it rich and smooth and that was very well worth it. The Ap Chao is fitting for those who want something a little more potent and had many layers of depth. The sautéed beef was very garlicky, peppery and certainly packed a punch. The condiments for northern pho are fairly simple -- a spice sambal situation, lime and pickled garlic. Adding the pickled garlic balanced out the flavors and cut the richness of the broth. The peach and tamarind drinks were very mild in flavor and personally I could've done without. Solid spot, but didn't quite hit the spot for me as a northern pho spot. It also is a little pricier, but we walked out quite stuffed from our meal. read more

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Tenten was on our list because we have never tried Northern Vietnamese Pho before. I could definitely taste the difference between northern and southern pho and I really enjoy both. Northern is more clear, light broth and wider noodles, while Southernis a richer, sweeter broth with a fish sauce flavor, and thinner noodles. We ordered the Tai Gau (flank beef and brisket $17) and Sot Vang (flank and house special beef stew $17). I'm not used to the thicker cuts of meat in pho, but both broths were comforting and fragrant. Sot Vang was my favorite as the stew added so much depth and the beef was so tender. I love the hot sauce, lime slices, and marinated vinegar garlic slices. Adds such a nice flavor. The restaurant small but there are a few tables and there is no need to tip, as you pay in the front when you order. read more

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WORST PHO TAI IVE EVER HAD and I consider myself a bit of a connoisseur. I'm not sure MSG or salt is even used in this kitchen. The beef broth was water with a brown color, similar to the chicken. No flavor. It was consumed so as not to waste the expense. Go anywhere else on Baxter to find real pho tai. read more

Tenten - Combination Phở / Phở Tái Gầu - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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I grew up with Northern-style pho and didn't realize it was a rarity in NYC until, well, coming to NYC. So on that basis alone, schlep on over to Chi-town to try Tenten's offerings. Yes, the prices are Manhattan prices ($17/bowl + tax/tip), but at least you'll enjoy what you're eating? We got the Loi Gau, which was savory and filled with nicely done cuts of briskey, and the Ap Chao, which had more umami on account of the garlic broth and sauteed beef. You really can't go wrong with any of the bowls. For libations, try the Daily Refresher or Vietnamese lemonade during these early summer days. I don't drink coffee, but I'm sure their Viet coffee offerings will slap. This is mostly a take-out spot, so don't expect spacious or ornate seating. Come during off hours if you're really worried about fitting your 10 closest friends at a table. Word of warning: Their online menu doesn't match their in-person menu. I have no idea why. read more

Tenten - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Super casual Vietnamese pho shop in Chinatown. Decided to try this place because the pictures looked good. Their menu is very simple. Only 4 pho options. I ordered the #1. It had flank beef and brisket. I thought the meat was too tough.. and the noodles were too chewy/starchy. It wasn't the typical rice noodles I'm used to eating in Vietnam. I think the best part about this dish is the broth. It wasn't too sweet but I could tell it had a decent amount of MSG. It's on the pricier end. read more

Tenten - #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Came in to try the pho ba. Was very clear broth and good amount of beef. The place itself is tiny . Probably 5 tables total. This is not a lingering kinda place. Basic set up with just pho on the menu. Pho ga and pho ba combos. The beef broth version will run you $19 all in . read more

Tenten - Combination Phở / Phở Tái Gầu - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Hanoi style pho in the heart of New York City! I had the pleasure of visiting Tenten on a random walk through Manhattan and left very impressed. The menu is super streamlined, with four options for pho and a couple items on the side. Tenten is a bit no frills with simple counter service. I ordered the Pho Tai Gau, served with brisket and flank beef. The broth was comforting and fragrant with aromatics. Highly recommend if you're craving pho and within the neighborhood. read more

Tenten - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

I noticed this new Vietnamese shop popped up on Baxter recently, so of course I had to try them out. They seem to specialize in Hanoi-style pho, which features a clearer and simpler broth that is heavy on the beef flavor and thicker, flat rice noodles that resemble linguine. There aren't a lot of places that offer Hanoi-style pho, other than Đi Ăn Đi in Greenpoint and Hà Nội House in East Village, so I would definitely recommend a visit to Tenten if you're curious. There was a bit of an English barrier, but luckily the menu is quite limited and if you have any other questions you can always use Google Translate. We ordered the most popular items, the #1: phở tái gầu and the #3: phở bò áp chảo ($17 each). I liked the phở tái gầu better as it came with flank steak and fatty brisket, the latter of which was so rich and delicious. The phở bò áp chảo was pretty similar but used beef shank instead. I didn't get much garlic flavor in the meat or the broth in the phở bò áp chảo either. Highly recommend some of their house chili garlic sauce-- it packs a punch. I also ordered the Salt Mate ($6.95), which was a Hue-style iced coffee with a sea salt crema. The coffee leans more milky than anything, so I wouldn't necessarily recommend it if you're looking for a caffeine fix. read more

Tenten - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Not sure why the place is named Tenten, but our lunch was good. This is a small place, located off the main thoroughfares of Chinatown and Little Italy. I read somewhere that although most Vietnamese restaurants in NY are Southern oriented, this one is Northern region based. Although we are still in summer, technically, the temperature outside is pleasantly moderate, mid seventies. I decided pho would not be out of the question. As it turns out, this was a great choice. Pho is light tasting and no sweat. Not crowded, clean and quiet for a Saturday afternoon. read more

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this is my favorite kind of noodles so definitely biased but its the perfect meal on a cold day. i got the ap chao which had a peppery broth with generous amounts of tender beef. highly recommend getting the poached egg as well. it took some time for fir them to make our order so you know its made fresh. read more

Tenten - ap chao - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Tènten is a vietnamese restaurant serving Northern style pho in Chinatown. Unlike Southern/Saigon style pho, Northern style one has a clearer broth and wider rice noodles. They have a $20 lunch combo on weekdays 12-4pm, which you can get any pho + specialty drink. You can hardly go wrong here as they have a small menu with only four items. It has limited seatings and gets packed fast, so come early!! ＊Tái Cầu #1 $17 ＊Áp Chảo #3 $17 We ordered the two most recommended pho from their menu. Tái Cầu was served with flank beef & brisket, while Áp Chảo came with sauteed beef and garlic. The beef bone broth was so aromatic on its own (no hoisin sauce needed‍). The rich broth was definitely something you can hardly remake at home. Squeeze some lime juice, add garlic vinegar and a little chilli sauce (very spicy) for more depth of flavors. I personally preferred Áp Chảo as the shredded marinated beef was more flavorful. My bf liked Tái Cầu more as the beef was more tender ＊Quay $3 We got some crispy fried dough on the side to dip into the broth. It looked and tasted like chinese fried dough stick (油炸鬼/油條). I would have liked it better if it was served warm. ＊Coco-Nuts For You $6.95 The iced coffee with condensed milk and coconut cream was very coconut-y and creamy. The texture was almost like slushie. The coffee flavor was on the milder side compared to regular viet coffee. ＊Daily Refresher $6.5 Daily refresher was perfect for non-coffee drinkers. It was a lemongrass peach tea with fresh peach and orange slices. Very refreshing. read more

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Came in for lunch with fellow Yelper Nancy A. Ordered a #2 Pho and a fruity drink at the front counter, and waited about ten minutes for my meal. The Pho soup was total delish; It was rich and flavorful; The noodle is not the typical viet thin noods; these were thicker and has a bit more chewy texture- I really liked it. The meat was good, though the brisket portions were a bit tough to eat. The bowl of noodle didn't require any other sauces of condiments; soup blended so well with the noodles. Really enjoyed my meal, the drink was okay. Nancy mentioned that her viet coffee was really good; maybe will order the Iced coffee on my next visit. read more

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Heard about this place on social media that serves northern Vietnamese style pho so decided to try it out. It's a really small place where you order and pay at the counter and then they bring out your food at the table. The prices are a little pricier than the other pho places around but it's the only northern style pho in nyc for all I know. We got the number one and number two. The noodles were the standout. They were thick and chewy and absolutely amazing! The broth was salty and savory that was brightened up with some lime and the chili sauce that's provided on the tables. The meat was a little chewy and dry but still had good beefiness. Overall, a unique place to get pho if you love thick chewy noodles. read more

Tenten - Pho Tai Gau - Pho Combination 1 and Pho Loi Gau - Pho Combination 2 - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

I finally tried northern-style pho and nonetheless in Chinatown. Starting off, they have an assortment of Vietnamese iced coffees and I opted in for The OG and a Salt-Mate which had a sweet and salty foam on top. We tried their main two noodle soups, Tái Gáu and Lõi Gáu and both had a warm broth with lots of hearty beef slices. The noodles are wider than your classic pho and there's condiments on the side like brined chilis and a vinegar-garlic mixture you can add in to enhance the broth. To accompany the pho, we also ordered the 4x Guáy and Trúng chán which are fried dough sticks you can dip into the broth and a poached egg. The inside is small but there still enough seating and they were starting to get packed. Shoutout to the great staff too! read more

Tenten - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

The interior of this Northern Vietnamese restaurant is cozy and casual. You order at the counter here and they bring the food out to you after you're seated. Their menu is fairly simple, with four different noodle options and some drinks. Service here is very friendly, and I got to find out at this is (supposedly) the only fully Vietnamese-owned North Viet spot in New York! My friend and I got the Pho tai gau and Pho ap chao. Both bowls were delicious, with light broth and full of meat. Very comforting. They also have a poached egg or fried dough sticks that you can order to enjoy with your pho for a fully Northern pho experience. Otherwise, there's garlic and chili that you can enjoy with your pho! Would love to come back to try their other noodles. read more

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Got the OG!! It was reasonably priced iced coffee, not really special. Tasty but mediocre when it comes to iced coffee. The atmosphere was calm and relaxed while upbeat music played in the background. Most of all the AC was refreshing due to the high humidity in the city. read more

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Good quality! Not life changing as people expect, but good for location and pricing. I love the Ap Chao (#4) and Sot Vang (#5). I only ordered the Sot Vang once as it is so rich I get a stomach ache from the richness. There is also fat for #5. The fried dough sticks are also just okay, but essential if you truly want that Northern Viet style. One thing I noticed is that they never have everything available on the menu. They do try to make their bowls made to order so it takes more time but I appreciate it. Would definitely come back. Their drinks are just okay! Condiments are filled in a timely manner. There is lime, garlic, and the tomato spicy paste! No lime, bean sprouts, jalapeno, srircha, or sweet black sauce. I bring up the bowl and clean up after myself, but I know that it can be confusing it could be a self serve place but they bring the bowls out to you so some people leave it behind! read more

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I visited on 11/10/24 and tried the Daily Boosts Vietnamese coffee. This was advertised to me as the strongest coffee in the shop by my friendly barista. While it was indeed rich and creamy due to the condensed milk AND whipped cream, it was weak for coffee and very weak for Vietnamese coffee. Otherwise: beautiful interior, friendly service, convenient location right next to the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church (i attended Vietnamese Mass then immediately got my coffee fix here) read more

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Really great pho. First time having Northern Pho. Different type of noodle. Clean clean broth. I didn't feel greasy or overloaded with salt afterwards. Not sure if they use MSG, but I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't use any. Limited tables - maybe 5-6? During dinner hours, it might be tough to get a table. We had to share a table with someone because it was so crammed. The pho takes awhile to come out - which might be a good sign that it is legit. Overall I really enjoy the soup and noodles. They have a vinegary pepper condiment on the side. There are no bean sprouts, basil, sriracha or hoisin sauce like traditional pho place. But that was what made this such a great experience too. read more

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Delicious hanoi pho! I never had it before, but the one made in this shop was worth it. Loved the Pho Tai Gau + Pho Bo Ap Chao - both equally delicious. The fried dough stick was ok. The daily refresher drink was super refreshing - I would reorder this. Staff was very friendly and nice. I will come back here to try their other foods! read more

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My first time having Northern Vietnamese pho & it didn't disappoint. The shop is tiny but has several seating options. Very clean. The flavors of the broth & the meat were great. I absolutely love the meat because it was thick yet soft and tender. The thick noodles were amazing as well! The service was fast-- my noodles came out so quick! I would definitely come back. read more

Tenten - Pho Tai Gau - Pho Combination 1 - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

This is the best pho I've had in nyc. I'll be coming back for sure. The broth was so flavorful and didn't taste watered down like other places. The portion size and quality of meat were excellent. read more

Tenten - Amazing Pho!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

A hole in the wall pho/banh mi spot that has uses good quality ingredients and has a super tasty broth that's not greasy at all. The amount of noodle and toppings were perfect for lunch and the price is pretty good considering it's in new york city. Service was quick and friendly. read more

Tenten - Pho Tai Gau - Pho Combination 1 Pho Loi Gau - Pho Combination 2 - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

I came here because I read that it was one of the few spots in NYC offering northen pho, and it was my first time trying it! Northern pho is plainer than southern pho: there are almost no greens, and the noodles are wider, and the meat is different (a tougher cut and fewer different cuts of beef). I was glad I tried it, but I personally prefer southern pho. They also had a good peach iced tea drink with huge slices of peaches. It's a casual spot - pay and then they bring your food to you on a tray. read more

Tenten - Pho Tai Gau - Pho Combination 1 and Daily Refresher - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York