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    The Pho 2

    3.6 (244 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THE PHO 2 ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    So good
    John C.

    It was really yummy with fast service too. Not too fancy but just right vibes for the local feels.

    Spring roll with shrimps

    It's a small restaurant. The food is autentice and good. The service is very nice, and the price is fair

    Fried Spring Rolls
    Rhea Z.

    Husband works in the area and brought some home for dinner. Oh boy what a treat! Menu is simple and not overwhelming. We ordered the flank and brisket pho, egg rolls and special bahn mi. Soooo good. The pho was flavorful and delicious. I love me a good bahn mi and they did not disappoint. The egg rolls were as good, but the sauce was great. Prices are so affordable especially since they're in the Chelsea area. So much better than the other Pho restaurants I've tried. Didn't get to take pictures of the rest of our meal cause we devoured it lol.

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    Chin T.

    Staffs are friendly, there were two staffs there when we ate. Ordered special combo banh mi which includes pork roll, pork belly, pate, and butter. I also ordered l ginger ale soda which was $2 per can. The crust on the baguette was just the right amount of crisp. It was a little on the dry end. Overall, it was very filling. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5

    Flank and Brisket Noodle Soup
    Ingrid S.

    Small hole in the wall Vietnamese spot along 8th avenue. Don't skip out on this. It's hidden under a lot of construction at the moment. They serve the usuals of Banh mi, summer and spring rolls, vermicelli dry noodles, and pho with an assortment of ingredients. I've only tried the pho soup so far but it was so delicious with both the flank and brisket, tons of fresh bean sprouts, herbs, lime, sriracha, chili oil, and hoisin sauce. The bowl it comes served in is enormous. I literally had another huge meal for the next day after I left. I think the only complaints I have is that there were a few fruit flies the day I came in but it may have just been a random circumstance. Also, I wish they were open a tiny bit later. I think they close at 9pm most nights. Definitely will be back to try more stuff off of the menu.

    Catfish rice plate
    Cee E.

    I really enjoy Vietnamese style catfish so I was excited when I saw it on the menu at Pho 2. While I'm guessing the big draw here is the pho because of the name, they also had some other interesting rice and noodle dishes on their menu, even tacos. I've gotten in the routine lately of ordering extra protein whenever it's an option on the takeout menu (just as a precaution in case the portion is small). I can fortunately say here I didn't need the extra portion. The regular portion is more than enough and I was very happy with it. I liked that they compartmentalized the food when they packed it. Usually I ask for my rice on the side but thi was really neat. The catfish itself was nicely and not too greasy which I enjoyed. The best catfish I had in recent memory was actually at a Vietnamese places called Le's in Cambridge, MA. This didn't match Le's - I was hoping for something more like a caramalized fish which is usually how I see this dish prepared, but it was still really solid and I would eat here again. Overall, I was a happy customer.

    Jin Hao Y.

    The food at this place is pretty decent compared with many pho restaurants around the area. Service varies depending on how busy it is but most of the customers coming in are usually students. The ambience is a hit or miss as there is currently construction outside so the area is a bit inconvenient to walk around.

    Linguine noodles instead of proper PHO noodles

    Ordered Pho and didn't receive vermicelli noodles. Instead my noodles were linguine. Meat was also well done instead of the raw rib eye that you put in the broth so it allows it to cook. Did not enjoy soup at all

    Flank and Brisket Noodle Soup
    Chloe C.

    Delicious! Unassuming storefront but just so amazing and huge portion. Also got the vietnamese iced coffee which was great. Will be back

    menu from window
    Kaje Y.

    Overall, it's not great, but it's also not bad. There aren't too many pho places around, so this is better than nothing. There are plenty of seats and the servers are nice. Eggrolls are soggy and have a weird texture. I don't recommend them. The Pho is decent and while it wasn't as hearty as I prefer, it was okay. When I stay in the area for work, I wouldn't mind coming here just for the Pho. Might venture and try something else too next time, but avoid the eggrolls.

    Grilled Shrimp Vermicelli Noodle
    Vivienne C.

    Was kind of skeptical of trying this place out as the reviews on Yelp weren't too great, but this place honestly surprised me quite a bit. Walked in on a weekday night during peak dinnertime and was able to get a seat very quickly. Was kind of surprised how many people were there eating alone, which made me very happy. - Flank and Brisket Noodle Soup - This won't be the best pho you've ever had but maybe one of the biggest bowls of pho you ever had. I was so surprised when they brought out a gigantic bowl full of noodles and soup. The soup was rich which I appreciated but I wasn't the biggest fan of the noodles as they weren't able to grab a lot of the flavor of the broth. The beef wasn't the most tender thing in the world, but a little of sriracha will help you forget all of that. - Grilled Shrimp Vermicelli Noodles - I love how many different kinds of vegetables they put in this dish, it felt like you were eating a salad. The star of the dish though was definitely the grilled shrimp as it was incredibly tender and had a distinct charred flavor. Overall, not a bad Vietnamese food place in NYC especially if you're looking for something fast and filling. Will definitely come back whenever I'm in the area.

    Flank and Brisket Noodle Soup beef broth
    Anna K.

    Pretty good and authentic Vietnamese place in Chelsea, NYC! Not so many choices of Asian restaurants around but here is a decent place to be comfortable! Clean and nice atmosphere. Waitresses are nice and trustworthy :) It was Friday afternoon but the place was lively. Ordered Beef Broth Pho with Flank and Brisket! It was delicious and great potion. The meat was very fresh and amazing broth. Table set was good also. I would definitely come back for sure!

    Grilled chicken pho
    Hope C.

    I loveeee this pho spot one of the first one I tried and they amazing affordable pho . The place is a little small but this is truly hidden gem .

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    Terrible service and they charge extra for everything to a degree that is unacceptable for the quality of the food.

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    Gave this place a try for the first time recently. Yummy Pho at very reasonable prices. Large portions. We definitely will be returning.

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    Popped into this new Vietnamese spot by Herald Square for a quick weekday lunch. The place is fresh…read moreand clean, with a modern self-serve setup where you order via iPad. I got the pho ($21.78), which is steep for pho, but I guess that's Midtown prices for you. The wait was a slog--over 20 minutes for a bowl of pho, which other Yelp reviews warned about. When it finally arrived, the soup lacked that authentic pho aroma, which was a letdown. On the plus side, the beef was fresh, and the reusable to-go bag was a nice touch. Decent, but the wait and price make it hard to love. Might try again if they speed things up.

    Okay, so I came back after a couple weeks from my first visit and had the most perplexing…read moreexperience. I ordered "Plain Pho", which is described as just broth and noodles, no garnish or meat. After waiting 30 minutes, for what is literally the simplest item on the menu, the bowl is brought out and it's a bowl of broth with a couple slices of chicken. No noodles. When I inquired, the server told me it's because I ordered the Plain Pho... yea and I said it comes with noodles and broth. They told me they could get me noodles, but acted like they were doing me a favor by fetching noodles for me, which was quite offputting because the noodles were quite literally half of the dish I actually ordered. How does one wait half-an-hour at a very casual fast Vietnamese food place, for premade soup and noodles, and still have the order wrong? In the end, I did get my noodles and broth, but the fact that I had to spend this much time and also justify my request for noodles (which are part of the dish) is quite insane. I put this at 2 stars for now, because I enjoyed my first time. Hopefully the service will improve.

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    Came here for dinner on a weekday. The restaurant is near my friend's place. The place was exactly…read morewhat we were looking for... Inexpensive, cozy and comfortable atmosphere! The place was a little busy, but they didn't take reservations. Amazing service and delicious food! The food was fresh and came out fast. Portions are generous, so you definitely won't leave hungry. My favorite dish was Vegan Pho without tofu, which was delicious, also gluten free, dairy free and soy free. Others had something else I had no interest in to remember the name. Their menu has many options to offer, including gluten free, soy free, and dairy free options. We would come back again and highly recommend you check out this place if you are in Murray Hill Manhattan.

    Stopped by Nom Nam as a family after a long day doing the Statue of Liberty tour, and it was a…read moremuch-needed sit-down meal. We ordered a mix of things and overall the food was good. The viet bao stood out--really flavorful and probably the best thing we had. The pho was okay, but coming from LA, it's hard not to compare, and Little Saigon still does it better. My daughter got the famous wings and those were solid. The kids especially liked the prawn chips that came with them--ended up finishing those pretty quickly. Good spot to recharge after a long day out, especially if you're with family and want something satisfying without overthinking it.

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    1.1 mi
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    Wow, every dish so good. Thought it would be less specialized bc they serve both Thai and…read moreVietnamese dishes but flavors were very clean and strong. - Drunken noodles: not too greasy, might be the best drunken noodles I've had. Medium spice was not spicy at all for us. - Duck curry: a bit small on the portions but the curry is magical. Was scraping this plate clean. - Bo luc lac: star dish for sure. Beef melts on your tongue and the marinade is slightly sweet and smoky. - Summer rolls: small portions but the flavor is there. Super refreshing and special bc they pickle the vegetables inside. - Crispy pork belly: reminds me of the crispy pork I had in Vietnam. Really well done, pairs well with the lettuce and herbs. That green sauce is so addicting. - Papaya salad: super refreshing, nice fish sauce. - Crab fried rice: reminds me of the din tai fung fried rice bc of how clean the flavor is. Great dim ambiance for a date or dinner out. Definitely coming back soon.

    So yum!!!! Top 3 thai spots for me…read more Food- Classic order of Pad Thai & Drunken Noodles. The pad thai noodles are a big thinner than i've had before but that didn't bother me, it has such great flavor too. I recommend ordering it spicy, it's the perfect heat if you're looking for that kick but don't add it if you can't handle spice. The drunken noodles are not spicy in my opinion but i can handle a bit of heat. Loved the flavor and the noodles had the right texture, could've done without the huge chunks of tomato but great otherwise. The summer rolls were good, hard to mess those up. We also got a free mango salad with the order and that was so fresh and delicious. We just popped in for pick up but the hostess was really nice and attentive as soon as we walked in. It looked to be a nice casual spot, could be good for dinner with friends or date night.

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    3.4
    (92 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Midtown New York is not exactly known for quiet, intimate dining experiences. It is known for…read morecrowds, noise, and restaurants that seat you next to a stranger close enough to accidentally share an appetizer. So when my family stumbled into Pho 39, a tiny spot with just a handful of tables tucked away from the chaos outside, it felt less like finding a restaurant and more like discovering a Rebel outpost that somehow survived undetected in the middle of Imperial territory. The menu is exactly what you'd expect from a solid Vietnamese spot: pho, combination rice plates, the usual lineup. We were ready to order and move on with our lives. Then we saw the tacos. Vietnamese tacos. On the menu. Sitting right there between the banh mi and the spring rolls like they'd always belonged. Nobody in my family said anything for a full three seconds, which for us is basically a standing ovation. We ordered the duck spring rolls to start, which were fresh, well packed, and disappeared faster than a starfighter in hyperspace. For the mains we went with the beef flank pho and the banh mi combination special. The pho had a clean, well developed broth that clearly had some time put into it, and the beef flank was tender enough to make you slow down and pay attention. The banh mi combo was solid, balanced, and hit all the right notes. We did not get the tacos this visit, which means we have a built in reason to return and nobody can argue with that logic. For a small room in the middle of one of the busiest cities on the planet, Pho 39 manages to feel genuinely calm and focused. Good food, good value, and a menu with enough surprises to keep things interesting. The Force is strong with this little spot.

    This review is for takeout-- I ordered a catfish banh mi for…read morepickup. A banh mi is about 11 bucks before tax which is pretty rare around midtown nowadays. It isn't massive but you can finish it and not want to fall asleep at your desk afterwards which is ideal (for me). I walked in maybe 10 mins after I ordered and was greeted with smiles. My sandwich was ready for me too which was great, in and out, easy. The sandwich itself is delicious! It comes with a small ramekin of very spicy rooster sauce. I would definitely order for pickup from here again for the days I want to grab a quick lunch and get right back to work!

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