This place is an absolute hidden gem. If you're not looking for it you won't find it by just…read moredriving by. Saw the great reviews and had a friend that also wanted to try it. Four of us met for an early dinner at 4pm. It got busier as it got later so reservations may be best. The owner/host/server was the nicest guy, explained the menu in great detail and helped us with what to order. It was fantastic! Everything is made from scratch, and I mean everything! His mother in law is in the kitchen cooking like she's in her home country. We had fried wonton appetizer that was not greasy at all. Delicious and homemade. We also had coconut shrimp, they were jumbo shrimp and tasted great. For dinner I wish I could remember the exact names but I'll have to describe them. Grade A steak tips with salad - not your typical boring salad with steak on top. This was seasoned to perfection and came with an amazing dipping sauce of salt, pepper and lime. So good you will want to put that sauce on everything! Scallion pancake much like a crepe but crispy, filled with vegetables and your choice of protein (we had shrimp and pork) absolutely delicious! Lemongrass curry with beef - now this is not a big bowl of soup like curry, this is served in a dish with veggies and rice on the side. The flavor was incredible. I can't even explain it. You've got to order it. They are so passionate about the meals they prepare and it shows. Outstanding service and high quality food. Oh and let me give you a a tip, if you're not an alcoholic drinker they have homemade limeade and green tea. I suggest getting the limeade. You will never have better! So refreshing. So 2 appetizers, 4 dinners, 5 homemade limeades for $200 with a tip. Well worth it and will definitely be back!!!

Just go! The food speaks for itself! Deep flavors, amazing presentation, and Steve is so nice. You…read morecan feel the passion for his restaurant every interaction...Just go!

The restaurant had a cutesie environment! It sits on a lovely corner (we went during the night…read moremarket)! The food was pretty good, the crab rangoons were wonderful and the fried rice was super refreshing! there was only one server and it was a rush so the service was slow but we gave him lots of grace because I couldn't imagine being the only server with all of those people. Our generic ratings: Food: 8.5 Service: 5 Comeback-ability: 5

Delicious food! We tried the beef pad Thai and also the chicken pad Thai both were so flavored and…read morealso there was enough for lunch the next day the portion size was huge! Also the beef and chicken is halal here too. The service was good too. The place was also very large and very nice for large groups as well.

One of the awesome food carts located in front of the hospital and medical school. Came by a…read morelittle early to get ahead of the lines - they serve very generous portions of soup noodles, and pack it really nicely for you so that it stays fresh until you mix it together. The owners are so nice and friendly.

$5 for a large container of pho (meat included) to go? Yes, please! The menu is small, but other…read morenoodle/rice dishes are all in the $5 range. There was no one in line during my lunchtime visit today, which was to help soothe a sore throat and cough I have. The man and woman operating the cart were friendly and efficient. I was off with my steaming hot pho in a matter of minutes. My car smelled so heavenly on my short drive home that I couldn't resist a quick taste at a red light. I had pho dripping down my chin as it was so tasty and irresistible. I enjoyed the rest of it in a more dignified/adult manner, once at home and with proper utensils and napkins :-) I'll be back soon, pho-sure!

I ordered the Pho Zaap Noodle soup which included beef broth, sliced beef, meat balls, fried…read moregarlic, bean sprouts, onion, scallion, cilantro, and rice noodles. The broth was flavorful and not too salty or sweet. I didn't have to add any hoisin sauce or siracha; I only added in a squeeze of lime. The sliced beef could have been a bit more tender, but it was still enjoyable. The meatballs, however, were tender. I loved the addition of the fried garlic, and it definitely elevated the broth. The lady who seated me and took my order was very kind and attentive. I will definitely be returning if I'm craving pho again.

This place is still the best! I recently had the Chicken Pad Thai and it was DELICIOUS. If I didn't…read morelive so far, I would be here more often!

I always used to drive past this place until , I finally tried it, I love this place! Service is…read moregreat , and food is amazing! There a great parking in the back. Such a chill vibe in there . I'll be back frequently. Yum!

More like FAUX pho! As a chef I am extremely particular…read moreabout what I eat... I ordered a pho with beef. Extremely disappointing. The broth was not bone broth there were no basil leaves and the meat was lunch meat I don't know how anybody could say this was awesome. Maybe if you're culinarily inept or have no taste buds for the price of this soup I expected better

I picked up take out from this spot during my work shift. I must say, it's some of the best pho…read moreI've had thus far but what makes it even better, is the pricing. It's beyond reasonable and the portions reflect it, yet they're perfect. The staff here was very kind and accommodating and if I'm not mistaken this is a local business owner. The interior of their restaurant isn't huge but it's spacious enough, clean, and perfectly lit. There's no doubt that I'm a customer for life here. Thank you Pho Hong Thom, I'll see you guys again soon!

A Vietnamese family runs this restaurant. It's very hard to find authentic Vietnamese food here in…read moreCT. BUT, I've found it! My food was cooked properly and everything was flavorful. The meat was soooo good and the shrimp was a great addition. Cha gio was also delicious and crispy. Nuoc Cham was sweet and didn't leave a strong taste in your mouth. The owner was very sweet and talked to be the whole time I was there. I wish people would go here instead of other restaurants.

10 out of 10 stars Lots of flavor doesn't disappoint…read more Amazing prices for the quality of food

As a food lover with a passion for noodle soup--and having previously worked in a *pho* shop--I…read moreknow exactly where to find the best *pho*. I stopped by this place today and discovered that the owner is authentically Vietnamese. As soon as I walked in, the aroma of the broth greeted me from afar. I ordered a small bowl of *Pho Dac Biet* for $13.99. The prices here are lower than at other *pho* shops, and the portions of meat and noodles offer great value for money in the current economy--plus, it tastes delicious. I will definitely be coming back.

Now our favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Fairfield County and there is no #2…read more Cozy little clean sit down and it smells great inside. Wait staff were very friendly and food was prompt. Had Bun Xao and Pho Ga, and my son meant to order rare beef pho but accidentally ordered beef stew, but he had zero regrets it was delicious with huge chunks of beef. I've never had Vietnamese beef stew before but it was very much like American except with vermicelli noodles. My Pho was excellent, but I would have appreciated a bit more protein and it seemed to be lacking a little in saltiness could have been light on salt, soy or fish sauce. Easily remedied at the table. The bun xao also would have appreciated a bit more protein. I cant emphasize enough these were minor issues. Pricing was very good, no complaints.

It was our first visit here and will certainly not be our last…read more We arrived on a very cold, blustery afternoon in Feb 2026 and it was even very cold inside, but that did not deter the diners who packed into this intimate space. Service was friendly and helpful and the establishment was very clean including the restrooms. We started out with a pot of hot tea which was so welcomed. The beef stew pho was excellent, warming, and fresh. The fried rice was delicious. Parking can be challenging to find, but other than that we would highly recommend. We are looking forward to trying many more dishes here.

I am very pleased with this establishment and will absolutely return when I make my way back to CT…read more Everything I had was above my expectations and extremely delicious. I had the following and do recommend each of them: -Bahn mi: authentic ingredients, only negative is there's no clean way to eat it but the bread is perfectly toasted, the pickled veggies are crunchy and refreshing. -Grapefruit tea -Pork belly buns, I was so pleased at the quality of the meat. You could practically drink it. The flavor overall was fantastic -Simple Pho: broth is very pleasant and reminiscent of my favorite pho place so this really stood out to me. Added an egg which was perfectly soft boiled. The ambiance was bar-like on one end, and had a separate nice dining area with Interesting light fixtures and decor. Wait staff was very kind!

This was our first time visiting, and my daughter and I really enjoyed trying the pho. I went with…read morethe combo, and she chose the beef slice and beef ball. The broth was nice--if you're used to Japanese ramen or Taiwanese beef noodle soup, you might expect something richer, but this is exactly how pho should taste. By pho standards, it's a solid dish, though the beef ball could be better. The pork belly bao was excellent and full of flavor. My wife ordered salmon with ramen noodles and said the salmon was perfectly seared; she loved it. We also tried a few boba teas, and they were all tasty. Our total was just over $90, which felt fair. This is a great spot worth supporting--a unique and satisfying meal. Great service and ambience.

I will absolutely make the 1hr+ drive to come to this hole in the wall magic place PHO sure!!!!!…read more I had never been to Hartford and we only stumbled upon this gem through Yelp. We had just a quick moment to get a bite in before our concert at People's Bank Arena and this place was the perfect spot. From sizzling pho broths with crazy noodle pulls to banh mi (which is what clearly they're known for), they have every bit of Vietnamese comfort food and drinks. Because we were a bit short on time (should've totally ordered online) we only ordered a tofu vegan pho. Normally they say it takes just a few minutes but with the slammed kitchen and orders coming through in person and online that took a bit longer than expected. We normally wouldn't have cared we just didn't want to miss the concert opening. It was a rainy night and a little bit cold so it was the perfect comfort food before we went and screamed off our heads haha. Our bowl was absolutely perfect. The super hot broth, perfectly cooked noodles, toppings, I even got Thai chili on there to make it even hotter. We were sweating, slurping and sipping. SO worth it. I think it's safe to say this is the BEST pho broth and combo I've ever had. I absolutely love this place and will be dreaming of this comfort food until I can get some again. Also, almost forgot to mention this is a very small space with some long shaded community tables available, meant to be shared. You will be tight and close with others and I think this is what makes it even better as part of the experience. Also every order is done on their screens so you pay and go and then the food comes out as it's ready. There's not really a server or anything more like order and go or sit and enjoy. Super casual. Absolutely love this place!

Banh Meee has quite a history beginning as a food truck in 2017. Opening a brick and mortar…read morelocation on Capitol Avenue in 2018, followed by a second location on Ann Uccello in 2020. Even though they've since closed their first location, they still serve one of the best meals I could ever want. They had expanded into 257 Asylum Street, still connected to their business in Ann Uccello where they have always operated the kitchen. You might be able to see the chef in action through the glass window. I've been told that this expanded section used to be a salon. The cool light fixtures used to be above where the pedicure station was and also another reason there is a sink on the main floor. This is not quite a wait-on-you type of restaurant. You place an order through the kiosks on the wall and service staff will provide it to you when it's ready. It would be the same thing if you'd like any additions, in exception to condiments which are on the table. There is a water dispenser available for self service and a sink is nearby to wash your hands, as well as where you can place your dishes when finished similar to cafes. My go-to is always their Dry Noodle. The Daikon Bowl is probably my second favorite. I usually look out for their specials. It's too bad they do not offer the same item too often. It's simply too good! They also serve delicious refreshments that I forget to take photos of! Till next time!