If you're in Pittsburgh and craving authentic Vietnamese cuisine, Pho Van is an absolute…read moremust-visit. My family and I enjoyed an incredible meal that included the Pho Supreme, chicken and shrimp fried rice, shrimp spring rolls, and their delicious bánh mì sandwich. From the moment our food arrived, we knew we were in for something special. Every dish looked beautifully prepared, the aromas were absolutely irresistible, and each bite exceeded our expectations. The flavors were fresh, perfectly balanced, and simply unforgettable. Their Pho noodles are absolutely one of the best I've ever had; and their fried rice was epically delicious. What makes the experience even better is the value. The portions are generous, the prices are very reasonable and the three of us enjoyed a full meal for under $100. While the restaurant itself is small, it delivers big on quality, flavor, and hospitality. It's easy to understand why Pho Van has earned a reputation as one of Pittsburgh's best dining destinations. If you find yourself in Pittsburgh, be sure to add Pho Van to your list; you won't be disappointed.

I love Pho Van! The service is always wonderful and the food comes out very quickly! I love how…read morethey play Vietnamese (I believe) music. It feels like you step into another culture a little bit, while just being right in the Strip District. I ordered the shrimp pho this time, which I really love! It's sooo delicious and the portion size is awesome. They give you plenty of rice noodles, which I appreciate! I have also tried the supreme pho before and it's really yummy! It contains several parts of a cow that I had never tried before, and it made me so pleased to be able to try several new things in one dish!!! If you're in the mood for something new, or even if you already love pho, I totally recommend checking out this great spot! Keep up the amazing work Pho Van!

I eat Pho usually once or twice a week in Philly but at Vietnamese owned restaurants. This was not…read morethat good. The smell was off, broth is a bit watered down and their "beef pho" had a variety of meat in it. Daughter didn't even finish her bowl and I only ate as much as I could because I was starving. Staff seemed nice and maybe the rest of the food is good but don't get the Pho.

Recently saw Meet Pho advertised on social media a few weeks ago, and told myself that the next…read moretime I was in Oakland I'd give it a shot. I found myself in Oakland one weekday midafternoon and looking for a late lunch/early dinner. Parking is a bit of a bear all over--especially with the ongoing construction in the area; however, I got lucky and found street parking close by and walked in for takeout. There is lots of seating and when I showed up at ~3:30pm there was only one other group in the restaurant. It was relatively simple to place a to-go order at the kiosk, but since I was paying with cash I had to use an actual register. If you don't want to receive the to-go bag you can't ask for it to be removed from the check and save yourself $0.25. After ordering I went to the self-serve toppings counter and got hoisin sauce and sriracha too. The pork banh mi came out about 10 minutes later. I was happy with the ratio of protein to condiments and found the flavor of the pork marinade to be nice and not overbearing. The cucumber and carrots were nicely pickled too. Everything tasted fresh and was made-to-order which I appreciated. Nice new spot and glad to know there is another Vietnamese place to patron.

The pho was delicious. (Rare beef and brisket). The best I've had in the south hills area. Yummy…read more The chicken fried rice was also great, it wasn't greasy and had a really nice flavor.

First pho experience: check! I've been wanting to try an authentic pho spot for a few years now,…read moreand after seeing a movie at the newly renovated Hollywood theater, my friends and I visited New Saigon for a cozy dinner. The space is quite small and very straightforward, but you can smell the delicious food from the street outside before you even step foot in the door. The table included hoisin sauce, sriracha, chili paste, and pickled peppers, and the menu was concise. I ordered rare beef pho and fresh spring rolls. Everything was SO tasty and tasted very fresh. We received a plate of requisite pho toppings, including basil, bean sprouts, and jalapeño slices. Everything was comforting and generous in portion! I will absolutely be back!

So happy and excited to see an authentic Vietnamese restaurant open in East Liberty!…read more For appetizers, we got the fried calamari, crispy imperial rolls, and crispy banh knot. The fried calamari had a light, crispy batter and came with good sized rings and tentacles. The crispy imperial rolls were exactly what you'd want from a classic egg roll. The flavors of the crispy bánh khọt were great, although they weren't quite as crispy as I expected. We were the first customers of the day, so I'm not sure if it was due to the circular grill not being full heated up yet. I ordered the hot stone pho with 12 oz ribeye steak in beef broth. The stone bowl kept the broth piping hot throughout the meal. The ribeye was served perfectly medium-rare, and briefly dipping each slide into the hot broth made it incredibly tender and flavorful. I did feel it was a bit too fatty, because they added the fat globules from the steak into the soup. I also tried the Bela Pho Combo during another visit, which had a variety of different meats. I learned that both the combo and the hot stone pho use the same broth, but the stone bowl keeps the soup much hotter. I'll probably alternate between ordering these two dishes depending on how much I want to dent my wallet--the hot stone pho is a fun splurge, while the Bela Pho Combo is a great everyday option. The prices are a bit higher than at many other pho restaurants, but the quality of the ingredients, generous portions, and overall experience make it well worth the extra cost. Service was great and I was checked on by the staff multiple occasions. Love the interior with large windows and lots of green plants!

Generally good. I ordered takeout on a Saturday afternoon, and the overall experience was great…read more Placing an order online was pretty easy. There was plenty of street parking in the area. My order was ready exactly when expected. In terms of the space, it seems generally nice. Inviting. Comfortable. I didn't spend a lot of time in the restaurant, but it seems like the kind of place where dining in would be pretty comfortable. In terms of the food, it was fine. The fresh shrimp rolls were very well executed, and the dipping sauce was nicely balanced. The BéLa spice fries were a disaster. I'm not even sure why they're on the menu. They seemed like middle school cafeteria fries out of a freezer bag. The mango salad was nicely done and somewhat unique. The peanut and fried garlic topping brought texture and flavor. The shrimp and calamari were well executed. Nice pescatarian option with some vegetable matter. The vegan noodle bowl was nice but not very noteworthy. Strips of tofu. Some "vegan ham" (probably a seitan product?). Fine. The vegetables were fresh and slightly pickled. Not bad, but not noteworthy. I would give this place another try in the future. I would be interested in their take on vegan pho, and the overall vibe was pretty good. I just might not be their target audience.

Pho Kim 88 has been my go-to for over a year now. Excellent food (the portions are massive!),…read moreincredibly friendly service, and a really nice, vibrant ambience. Whether you're a regular like me or trying it for the first time, you won't be disappointed.

Delicious food and huge portions! Service was very fast and very nice server! Would definitely go…read morehere again!

Delicious little spot with some of the best Pho and Bahn Mi! The grilled pork is perfect, with…read morecrisp bread and vegetables, at a very reasonable $10, this is my new go-to for Vietnamese food!

Maiku Vietnamese Phở in the Strip is tiny and unassuming but looks can be deceiving! I counted 18…read moreseats in the whole places and they did brisk business the whole time I was there. I had to order all of my favorite Vietnamese classics. The gỏi cuốn aka spring rolls were so fresh and the chả giò was perfectly crispy. I loved the deluxe bánh mì which is basically a bánh mì đặc biệt - it was packed to the brim with ingredients and the bread tasted fresh. I couldn't decide between the classic phở dặc biệt or the spicy bún bò huế so I picked both which was the correct decision. This was my first time here but it won't be my last!

Dare I say I like this location better than the Murray Ave spot? I do dare. When I'm at Novo Asian…read moreFood Hall, I'm always immediately drawn to Tan Lac Vien. The chicken dumplings are out of control good. Perfectly crispy on the outside with jam packed flavor inside. The Banh Mi chicken sandwich is one of my favorites. That roll is so fresh and addictive! They've got wraps, bowls, salads, noodle and rice dishes, and great drinks from Vietnamese coffee to pots of tea, limeade drinks and more. A+.

I had the vermicelli pork bun - always my favorite Vietnamese dish and it was delicious. IMO, it's…read moreenough for 2 people. Helpful staff, not too busy for the weekend and enjoyed the dining area. This was my first pleasant experience at the terminal. I like how you can get drinks elsewhere in the same area and enjoy some alcoholic beverages.

My Ngoc had an apparent makeover and is currently under new management. The claim to their…read morereputation though was Lucy Sheets who used to sell banh mi outside their store. Banh mi is a Vietnamese sandwich that is a French baguette with a sort of meat filling, pickled carrots and daikon, cilantro, jalapenos, and mayo. Traditionally they also have pate, but the ones at My Ngoc don't have it. Unfortunately, the new owner informed me that Lucy has moved and set up shop in NYC. However, they still do sell tasty roast pork or chicken banh mi. A warm French baguette is filled with the meat of choice and topped with the tasty ingredients. The heat of the jalapenos are cooled by the pickled vegetables and the mayo helps bring all the ingredients together. By Pittsburgh standards, it's worthy of 4 stars easy. On the other hand, their pho has much room for improvement. The broth wasn't as savory and flavorful as I've had elsewhere and the noodles were a bit on the tougher side. A banh mi will run you $5-$6, which is definitely on the pricier side given it's size, but as a niche food in a small market, I'm definitely not complaining if I need my banh mi fix. For pho though, I'd head elsewhere for now.

Uggh. I wanted pho really bad, but theirs tastes like warm ramen broth with 4 little pieces of…read moremeat in it. Got the fried spring rolls, too, and they charged $5-6 for four little rolls that were obviously prepackaged frozen spring rolls. I gotta stop trying out restaurants without checking Yelp first, because everyone else is dead on. Avoid this place unless you're in the Strip and absolutely have to have some Vietnamese (and don't care too much about quality).