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Yall are sleeping on Ba Le, I use to work at a school nearby for years and I always told myself I needed to come here, but I never did while I worked in the area. Years later, I am back to working in Arlington and recently finally made it to Ba Le. I know they are known for their sandwichies, and I dint know you could order them off the deli counter instead of ordering them from the sit-down restaurant. The first time i went, I ordered a sandwich and a noodle dish. The sandwich was the first thing that came out; it was hot, like right off the oven, hot! The sandwich had lots of pate, and the meat was well-seasoned but not as good at the one from Saigon Deli (that's my ride or die for Vietnamese sandwiches). Next time I go, I will try a different sandwich. During this visit, I had a noodle dish,h and it was good, nothing amazing (i think it was the lemon grass beef). Really good. I went and only had to wait maybe 5 minutes to be seated. They have an iPad to check in, and that's how they know the order to seat people. The service was fast since they are really busy every day. The restaurant was clean, and so were the bathrooms when I went. On my second visit, is when I tried the Pho, and I am hooked. I tried the combination pho and it was everything like the pictures show! When I tried the brooth I could tell they really go big on the spices that make up the broth, star anise, cloves, cardamom and everything else. I really enjoyed the broth, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I can see what all the hype is about, but for my pho i usually go to Pho 95. I did try the Vietnamese coffee, and even tho i asked for it to be extra sweet, it was not sweet enough. Since then, I been on a Vietnamese coffee kick and I can't stop haha. I need to start making my way to this restaurant more often.
I was recommended to this place by someone in the community as they said it was the best pho in the area and I felt that it was...okay. They give you a lot of meat which is a plus, but I wasn't wowed by the pho. It's a large spacious and clean restaurant, which I appreciate but I wish the broth had a deeper flavor!
The food is delicious. The portion is pretty big. The pho can feed 2-3 people. Especially since we both don't eat that much, we still had leftovers. The pho had a delicious taste like always. The banmei could've had more of the pickled carrots and radish. The service was not good. There was attitude and they made it seem like we were an annoyance being in the restaurant. But the food was worth it. The vibes were good, very chill. Would go back for the food but maybe just take it to go next time.
Other than the giant beef rib in the pho bowl, I don't think Ba Le's pho is good. They used too much of the "pho's seasonings and herbs" for their broth. It has an overwhelming taste; not to my liking. Although I did not taste the rice plate, i was told it was good. Parking can be a situation if the restaurant is full.
Back in town and of course you go to the best beef pho place! Love that the put the beef bone in the bowl. It's my dad's favorite part of the pho lol! Family own and operated. They are so friendly and I grew up eating here. Don't forget to order a banh mi sandwich. The bread is baked fresh and there is always a line for pick up. It's a great local spot and so many regulars come here. It's pretty big in size to accommodate small and big parties.
Anytime I'm visiting my parents in Arlington, I always request to make a stop at Ba Le Restaurant for their amazing pho! It can often be crowded and have a wait, but the wait is well worth it. The restaurant is spacious and the service is quick! You won't be waiting long after you're seated. The portions are huge and the broth has such an incredibly rich flavor. I normally get a regular size bowl and it's enough to feed me twice. Warning: after having this pho, it's won't quite hit the spot when you get it anywhere else!
The #1 pho spot in DFW. The broth could cure any ailment & every hangover in existence. It's a serioussss operation with servers and big groups coming in & out. I've been working my way around the menu for the past year and #1 bowl will never disappoint, also they have the best egg rolls. Been dabbling in their bahn mi as of recent as well so get a grilled pork one and have a little appetizer before your pho.
One of the best known viet pho & banh mi place in Arlington. Their beef rib pho is the most well known, as it comes with sliced meat & a super soft and tender beef rib. I also love their fried egg roll, flavor is extremely authentic and they fry them fresh to order. Patience is sometimes needed when it comes to service, as they are a small ESL business, but they do their best to seat & serve you as quick as possible. There's plenty of seating but since they close at 7 PM everyday, they do get a rush of customers right around 6 PM. I really liked how clean their tables are and how they provide sanitizer wipes at each table, very comfy vibes.
Visiting one weekend and we were craving pho and banh mi. The banh mi bread was perfectly light and crispy, we got bread to go because it was exactly what we were looking for. We also bought a container of pate (pork pate for those wondering) to eat with the bread. They only have beef pho, and each bowl comes with a huge bone of beef and your selection of meats, all part of the set cost. Meatballs are the only meat that cost extra. Sugar cane had a nice lime taste and complimented the food.
Had a chance to visit Dallas this week so we stopped by here to try what everyone is raving about, Their banh Mi!! It was somewhat disappointing to say the least! Banh mi đặc biệt (3/5)- bread wasn't fresh which was disappointing; I can taste the bác biết fixing flavors, the overall experience from eat bite is just too dry for me. It wasn't very flavorful and out of this world as other reviews and social media make it out to be. Banh mi thịt nướng / grilled pork (4/5) - this sandwich actually tastes better than their Đặc Biệt. I would recommend. Banh tieu (4.5/5) - super cheap and flavor is spot on! Get it when available! Pate Chaud (4/5) while I expected to be more fluffy, it was a nice surprise with a good amount of stuffing and traditional peppery meat stuffing flavor. Ca Phê Sữa Đá (5/5) - super strong Vietnamese coffee. I would wait for the ice to melt into the coffee first before taking your first sip! Coffee here will sure wake you up. I drink coffee often and I could only finish half a cup and could barely sleep last night! Heard their pho is good but I haven't had a chance to try. I'll plan to come back for their pho and also pick up some Vietnamese desserts and snacks they offer at the front too!
If I could go here every single day, I would. Good Lord the pho comes out in like 10 minutes (probably less) and the big rib that comes with the beef pho is FLAVORFUL AND AMAZING. Typically I have to doctor up my pho but here, the broth is really good on its own. The food is super affordable and manageable for big or small parties. I can't wait to visit again soon.
3 months ago
What I like about a place is consistency and it's good. Their beef rib pho is one of the things I'd say they're known for. I personally got the mi thap cam this time which is the egg noodle with seafood and pork. The flavor of the broth is solid. The shrimp and pork were great additions. They also add some kind of organ meat which I'm not sure which one it is but it's healthy for you. I'd get it again if I was craving it. It definitely hit differently than the beef rib pho which I always end up finishing my noodles before the meat or have that big rib to try and finish. I also got their banh mi dac biet which came out first and it was pretty good and fresh. Service is quick and tables were clean. read more
Ba Le has been around since I was a little girl, so you know they're doing something right! A bowl of hearty pho for brunch is good for the soul. We both ordered the combination pho to eat there and picked up a couple of bánh mì to take home. They're generous with both the noodles and the meat. The combination pho also comes with a huge beef rib, so you'll definitely leave full! Don't expect 5 star service here. Even so...they're fast, efficient, and get the job done. read more
4 days ago
Yall are sleeping on Ba Le, I use to work at a school nearby for years and I always told myself I needed to come here, but I never did while I worked in the area. Years later, I am back to working in Arlington and recently finally made it to Ba Le. I know they are known for their sandwichies, and I dint know you could order them off the deli counter instead of ordering them from the sit-down restaurant. The first time i went, I ordered a sandwich and a noodle dish. The sandwich was the first thing that came out; it was hot, like right off the oven, hot! The sandwich had lots of pate, and the meat was well-seasoned but not as good at the one from Saigon Deli (that's my ride or die for Vietnamese sandwiches). Next time I go, I will try a different sandwich. During this visit, I had a noodle dish,h and it was good, nothing amazing (i think it was the lemon grass beef). Really good. I went and only had to wait maybe 5 minutes to be seated. They have an iPad to check in, and that's how they know the order to seat people. The service was fast since they are really busy every day. The restaurant was clean, and so were the bathrooms when I went. On my second visit, is when I tried the Pho, and I am hooked. I tried the combination pho and it was everything like the pictures show! When I tried the brooth I could tell they really go big on the spices that make up the broth, star anise, cloves, cardamom and everything else. I really enjoyed the broth, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I can see what all the hype is about, but for my pho i usually go to Pho 95. I did try the Vietnamese coffee, and even tho i asked for it to be extra sweet, it was not sweet enough. Since then, I been on a Vietnamese coffee kick and I can't stop haha. I need to start making my way to this restaurant more often. read more
4 months ago
I was recommended to this place by someone in the community as they said it was the best pho in the area and I felt that it was...okay. They give you a lot of meat which is a plus, but I wasn't wowed by the pho. It's a large spacious and clean restaurant, which I appreciate but I wish the broth had a deeper flavor! read more
4 months ago
The food is delicious. The portion is pretty big. The pho can feed 2-3 people. Especially since we both don't eat that much, we still had leftovers. The pho had a delicious taste like always. The banmei could've had more of the pickled carrots and radish. The service was not good. There was attitude and they made it seem like we were an annoyance being in the restaurant. But the food was worth it. The vibes were good, very chill. Would go back for the food but maybe just take it to go next time. read more
25 days ago
We just got bbh Togo and got a tiny portion of soup that won't cover our noodles, make sure to ask for the full size if you order. read more
1 month ago
Other than the giant beef rib in the pho bowl, I don't think Ba Le's pho is good. They used too much of the "pho's seasonings and herbs" for their broth. It has an overwhelming taste; not to my liking. Although I did not taste the rice plate, i was told it was good. Parking can be a situation if the restaurant is full. read more
Back in town and of course you go to the best beef pho place! Love that the put the beef bone in the bowl. It's my dad's favorite part of the pho lol! Family own and operated. They are so friendly and I grew up eating here. Don't forget to order a banh mi sandwich. The bread is baked fresh and there is always a line for pick up. It's a great local spot and so many regulars come here. It's pretty big in size to accommodate small and big parties. read more
10 months ago
Anytime I'm visiting my parents in Arlington, I always request to make a stop at Ba Le Restaurant for their amazing pho! It can often be crowded and have a wait, but the wait is well worth it. The restaurant is spacious and the service is quick! You won't be waiting long after you're seated. The portions are huge and the broth has such an incredibly rich flavor. I normally get a regular size bowl and it's enough to feed me twice. Warning: after having this pho, it's won't quite hit the spot when you get it anywhere else! read more
The #1 pho spot in DFW. The broth could cure any ailment & every hangover in existence. It's a serioussss operation with servers and big groups coming in & out. I've been working my way around the menu for the past year and #1 bowl will never disappoint, also they have the best egg rolls. Been dabbling in their bahn mi as of recent as well so get a grilled pork one and have a little appetizer before your pho. read more
7 months ago
One of the best known viet pho & banh mi place in Arlington. Their beef rib pho is the most well known, as it comes with sliced meat & a super soft and tender beef rib. I also love their fried egg roll, flavor is extremely authentic and they fry them fresh to order. Patience is sometimes needed when it comes to service, as they are a small ESL business, but they do their best to seat & serve you as quick as possible. There's plenty of seating but since they close at 7 PM everyday, they do get a rush of customers right around 6 PM. I really liked how clean their tables are and how they provide sanitizer wipes at each table, very comfy vibes. read more
1 year ago
Visiting one weekend and we were craving pho and banh mi. The banh mi bread was perfectly light and crispy, we got bread to go because it was exactly what we were looking for. We also bought a container of pate (pork pate for those wondering) to eat with the bread. They only have beef pho, and each bowl comes with a huge bone of beef and your selection of meats, all part of the set cost. Meatballs are the only meat that cost extra. Sugar cane had a nice lime taste and complimented the food. read more
1 year ago
Had a chance to visit Dallas this week so we stopped by here to try what everyone is raving about, Their banh Mi!! It was somewhat disappointing to say the least! Banh mi đặc biệt (3/5)- bread wasn't fresh which was disappointing; I can taste the bác biết fixing flavors, the overall experience from eat bite is just too dry for me. It wasn't very flavorful and out of this world as other reviews and social media make it out to be. Banh mi thịt nướng / grilled pork (4/5) - this sandwich actually tastes better than their Đặc Biệt. I would recommend. Banh tieu (4.5/5) - super cheap and flavor is spot on! Get it when available! Pate Chaud (4/5) while I expected to be more fluffy, it was a nice surprise with a good amount of stuffing and traditional peppery meat stuffing flavor. Ca Phê Sữa Đá (5/5) - super strong Vietnamese coffee. I would wait for the ice to melt into the coffee first before taking your first sip! Coffee here will sure wake you up. I drink coffee often and I could only finish half a cup and could barely sleep last night! Heard their pho is good but I haven't had a chance to try. I'll plan to come back for their pho and also pick up some Vietnamese desserts and snacks they offer at the front too! read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
If I could go here every single day, I would. Good Lord the pho comes out in like 10 minutes (probably less) and the big rib that comes with the beef pho is FLAVORFUL AND AMAZING. Typically I have to doctor up my pho but here, the broth is really good on its own. The food is super affordable and manageable for big or small parties. I can't wait to visit again soon. read more
3 months ago
I saw this place get recommended by a group on Facebook several times so we decided to give it a try this past weekend! First we'll talk about service. So everyone is as friendly as they can get, nothing more nothing less. It gets the job done and I don't have any big complaints. The ambiance is "hole in the wall" which kinda got me excited. It's kept clean for the most part, they keep Clorox wipes at each table which I liked. I've never seen that before. Restrooms are decent enough but could use a tad bit of cleaning. Nothing major. Now for the food. We started with spring rolls. I'll be honest we really weren't a fan of them. They had no flavor whatsoever. Hard pass. It didn't matter because the star of the show was their delicious pho. I'm still thinking about that pho bowl! The broth was amazing! Delicious! Apparently every bowl comes with a rib which was oh so delicious and tender. They only have Beef pho on the menu here. I got the brisket. Plenty of meat and noodles. Their chili sauce is fire! Very spicy and tasty. My daughter and husband ordered the pork vermicelli bowl and they said it was some of the best. The portions for both items are very decent! The pho comes in large and extra large portions. The large bowl did the job. My appetite is pretty big but I don't even think I need an extra large bowl. Who knows maybe I'll try it out one day. We'll definitely be back to try their other soups! read more
9 months ago
I got the regular sized pho bowl and it had a flavorful broth. I liked that they had their own twist by adding a tender beef short rib bone. There is an extra large size available, but I think the regular was a good portion size as someone with a larger appetite. My dad had the mi thap cam kho, which also had great flavors as well. The restaurant can get busy so when you arrive there is a kiosk available to add your name to the waitlist and they will contact you when your table is ready. The food came out fairly quickly despite how busy they were. You will make your payment close to the kiosk where you add your name. The establishment itself is divided into a restaurant and take out portion that also offers pastries and other food. The parking lot is also fairly small so carpool if possible. The tables are fairly close to one another as it felt like I was pretty close to other guests. There is also a big television and speakers playing music, which was nice and not too loud. read more
I've been coming to this place many many years and they have made their pho so good. Every single time I come here I look forward to eating their pho. It's one of my favorite places. They're banned me has the best pate ever , they don't skimp out on it. Their service is pretty fast. You kinda have to know what you're gonna order whenever you get there, but I will say you're coming here for the food flavor not for the service and I will take the flavor over anything anytime. They recently updated the inside of this place, so it doesn't look as old as it used to , but you will not be disappointed in anything you get everything has so much flavor to it. People complain about the service but honestly, the food just makes up for it and you're coming there just to eat and they will serve you fast and that's all you need for good food. I took a photo of the food. It's a little blurry from my bang mi, but I was in a rush. I forgot to take it because I was so excited to eat their food. Excuse the water on the thing that should be accidentally spilling water on it. Haha read more
Ba Le Restaurant looked the most promising when our group was in dire need for comfort Pho. The restaurant offered a wide selection of traditional Vietnamese soup dishes, but we came for the Pho and it was definitely worth the wait, and the price tag. The Regular Bowl priced at $16.75 was indeed a Large. The broth was aromatic and every bowl came with the most tender fall off the bone beef short rib. We also ordered Banh Mi / Hu Tieu Bo Kho and thought the curry under taste was unfamiliar to what Bo Kho is supposed to taste like. We grabbed a few Pate Chaud on the way out, the pastry wasn't good and was extremely skimpy on the filling. The overall experience was solid, the restaurant was busy when we walked in and it stayed consistently busy when we left. If you are in the Arlington area, stop by Ba Le Restaurant and get yourself a steaming bowl of Pho, you will not be disappoint. read more
1 year ago
Yummy Viet spot in Arlington. Private lot parking that can get interesting during meal rushes. Obviously a favorite here. bánh canh tôm cá - shrimp and fish large vermicelli noodle soup. Nice warm bowl of savory soup, and shrimp was springy & cooked to perfection. Fish cooked to a nice flaky texture too. I wish the noodles were chewier as they were a bit too soft for me. Yummy still. Sugarcane juice - so refreshing & delicious. $7 for a large, worth it. Pretty sweet so even if the ice melts it's still good. I'd drive out of the way just for this. Plenty of indoor seating and bathrooms are relatively clean. read more
I visited friends in McKinney and we drove an hour to Arlington just for this pho because it's one of the few places that offers beef rib bones. I had no expectations, yet they totally made my day! The restaurant wasn't the typical hole in the wall. It was spacious with a takeout counter for prepackaged desserts and food items. Decor was nothing to talk about but it's typical of most local Vietnamese restaurants. Nothing flashy. It's the food that really counts. We ordered the spring rolls and two types of summer rolls aka goi cuon as appetizers. I had the Vietnamese iced coffee and my friend ordered the milk tea with boba. We all chose the Pho Dac Biet all around. The service was a little lacking but the pho more than made up for it! Seems that disgruntled staff equates to darn good pho. The broth was rich and full bodied because of the savory beef base. You get more meat to noodle ratio which isn't standard, so I appreciated it. One of my pet peeves is when Vietnamese iced coffee isn't simply made of chicory beans and condensed milk but has added sweet creamer to it. I'm not a big fan because I like the traditional method. The appetizers were just okay and the peanut sauce was lacking. I will definitely come back for more but next time I'd like to try their other dishes as well. I highly recommended this place for the pho because of the added rib bone! There's a small parking lot but it's nice to have access to parking. read more
We walked in during lunch time on Friday. They weee pretty busy but we got seated promptly. The restaurant was clean. I saw staffs quickly cleaned up tables after customers left. They serve pretty good and authentic banh mi and Pho imo. I really wanted to try their porridge bowl but it was sold out that day. The Pho bowl looked amazing when the server brought out to our table. We got the XL size I believed . Pho broth was very flavorful, meat was tender and veggies were fresh. I liked the banh mi crust a lot. Wished it had more filling tho. Service was fast and efficient. I also bought a few pounds of pork floss and couple desserts to go. I"ll definitely come back when visiting Dallas. read more
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Since moving to Fort Worth, I've really struggled with finding a go to spot for Vietnamese cuisines. I tried this place recently after hearing about it from TikTok... and I was not disappointed! The BBH was surprisingly my favorite. The portions are great and there's even a little spot to purchase cha lua/pate so/other stuff at the front (which I'll definitely be returning for). The banh mi's were also not insanely expensive and it was pretty good! The pho was delicious but I'd personally come back for the BBH. Quick service. Didn't wait long at all. read more
Such delicious pho! I had the XL bowl of pho tai. Unexpectedly it came with a huge beef bone! Meat was sooo tender it fell off the bone. Definitely worth it for the price. Staff were super nice and quick. There's even a counter with Vietnamese treats and pastries right when you walk in. Area is kinda sketchy with a hole in the wall vibe but plenty of parking. I'd recommend stopping by if you're in the area! read more
You know it's good when every seat is full on a Sunday afternoon. The pho is very delicious but my noodles were over cooked, a bit mushy. I'd rather over cooked than under cooked though. I believe their food is a little pricey but they are not stingy at all on the amount of meat or noodles in the bowl. EVERY BOWL ALSO COMES WITH A GIANT BEEF RIB. I can't imagine how many beef ribs they go through. This place was so packed there was that constant rumble hear hear from so many conversations and people talking. I had no issues with service. However, I overheard a table nearby complain that they were seated for 30 minutes and no one had come to take their order yet. Misses like that can happen when it's as busy as it was. read more
2 years ago
We came to highly rated whole in the wall after a recommendation. The Pho and the Ban Mi were delicious. It has been here for some time. The service was quick and it was clean. We re-discovered this place after after several foodies posted about it. We will come again. read more
I normally go to Ba Le for sandwiches. Their bun mi combination sandwich is awesome. This time I wanted the phò and it was great. Look at the giant beef bone with lots of tender meat on it. The staff is friendly and the place is pretty clean. All and all its pretty standard Vietnamese food but done well. read more
2 years ago
This place has always been a go-to spot for my family since I was a kid. The past few years they've done a lot to improve their restaurant and the food is as great as always! They seem to be known for the Pho now since every bowl comes with the beef bone. But, their Banh Mi has always been the best in the area. The place is very busy on Sundays and the parking lot is small so try to car pool if you can. You may have to get your servers attention if you need anything especially during peak times. read more
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