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    4.3 (59 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
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    Outdoor seating
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    Happy hour specials

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    Pate chaud
    Rachel K.

    My partner and I had a craving for pho while walking around Rittenhouse and this is the closest spot we could find. The inside is cute & modern with a decent amount of seating and big windows that bring in a lot of natural light. We ordered the pate chaud and summer rolls to start. The pate chaud is a dish that we haven't tried before. It felt a little small for $11 (basically the size of a pop tart) but the flavor was delicious. The puff pastry outside was buttery and soft while the inside was very savory and meaty. I would've love this even more if the puff pastry was crispy. Summer rolls were some of the better ones I've had. The roll was packed really well. Dense, tightly rolled, good meat to noodle to veggie ratio. Nothing worse than a limp floppy summer roll with bad ratio distribution. I would definitely get another order of these! Pho itself was pricey. But kinda par for the course considering the area. Broth was light but not in a bad way. Typically I prefer a slightly more flavorful fatty broth but this still hit the spot. Meat and noodle portions were generous and noodle texture was perfect.

    Cindy M.

    Yum! I was in Philly and needed some veg options for a coworker We stopped in to lunch and enjoyed our meal. Everything was tasty and fresh Can't wait to go back

    Pork banh mi
    Nary K.

    This place has a very cool ambiance. I stopped in after work to grab my favorite Vietnamese food - banh khot (mini crepes filled with shrimp, scallions and coconut milk). The dish comes with lettuce, mint and pickled carrots and daikons. These are so delicious!!! I also ordered their iced coffee. It was a perfect balance of sweet and bitter. It was on the pricey end but the flavors were worth it. I don't think I can afford this consistently but definitely a place to check out if you're in the Rittenhouse Square area.

    Spicy beef stew at Banh.
    John M.

    I am a big Ramen fan, and so when I heard that Vietnamese food can be similar, I tried Banh right in my Neighbourhood. Needless to say, the pho at Banh was similarly delicious and packed with flavor. The restaurant is stylistically simple and clean and the service was fantastic!. I'll be sure to make this a regular food haunt going forward and I can't wait to try more of their extensive menu!

    Bun bo hue
    Yongyi C.

    4.5 for me - coming from jersey, this place is definitely better than some of the Vietnamese places I frequent. I got the bun bo hue (beef spicy noodle soup)- it was very delicious and the portion was fairly large! I also got the summer roll too, which tasted pretty standard. The food came out fairly quickly and the server was nice. It had a simple, bright and modern vibe to it. Seems like this would be a good place to go for lunch too if I was in this area.

    Bun thịt nướng
    Uyen N.

    Decent Vietnamese food in Philly city center. I really like the taste of their congee, I think it is because of the ginger. However, I don't really like the dồi. Bún thịt nướng is okay and portion is huge. This bánh bèo is probably the best I have had, but homemade is still better. It took them forever to bring this out tho and no communication about how long this would take was mads.

    Tofu Vegetarian Pho
    Anisha D.

    Banh Philly is a fantastic newer spot on Chestnut, serving up super authentic Vietnamese food. I stumbled in on a snowy day, looking for some warmth from a bowl of pho, and it did not disappoint! The food was absolutely delicious, and the servers were incredibly attentive. If you go, don't skip the peanut sauce with the summer rolls--you won't regret it. We tried the curry and pho, both vegetarian with tofu, and they were so flavorful and comforting--truly warmed my soul. Plus, the portions were very generous, so you're definitely getting great value for your meal. We also tried the Beauty dessert, which was... interesting! Probably a one-time order for me, haha, but I'm glad I gave it a shot. The cheesecake was delicious though!! The interior is very cute, making it a great spot for a first date or a casual lunch or dinner with a friend or two. I can't wait to go back!

    grilled pork vermicelli bowl
    Alice L.

    cute neighborhood vietnamese spot in rittenhouse square/center city west! this little restaurant is a gem near me, the food here is consistent and delicious. my go-to item is the vermicelli rice bowl, it hits every time. the pork is so flavorful and the bowl is generously sized, i had leftovers to take home. the summer rolls were also on the larger end, neatly stuffed with shrimp on one side and pork on the other. my friend had the grilled pork banh which was also filled generously with meat. service was my main complaint. while the staff were friendly, they didn't pay much attention to the tables. our waters were empty for most of our meal, as were the waters of the table next to us. i learned that banh has happy hour 230-430 M-Th which seem to be quite affordable. i haven't been to their happy hour, but will have to check it out sometime. good experience overall!

    Banh Khot
    Dave H.

    The bánh items are good, especially the bánh xèo. The service is fine, and the restaurant seats small groups comfortably. The beef pho is pretty good too, and offers healthy portions of beef compared to other places.

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    Luke C.

    This restaurant just opened and it's pretty good. Apparently it replaced another ramen restaurant and there were renovations inside. I got only two things, the crab spring roll and the banh mi. The spring roll was really good. It was very crispy on the outside and "juicy" on the inside. There were definitely good flavors and it was served with lettuce and pickled vegetables. And it also came with some kind of mint. The Banh "Pork Hoagie". I though it was funny they had to name it that, since most people know what a banh mi is. The banh mi had a couple of ingredients: Jalapeño, Pork, Cilantro, Cucumber, and pickled vegetables. The pork was pretty good. I enjoyed it, and it had a good flavor. I liked all of the vegetables too. It was a simple sandwich. One thing though, is I think the large piece of jalepano cut lengthwise was a bit too thick and spicy. I had to take it out because one bite would overpower the rest of it. The bread was OK. I felt like it was a bit too chewy or something. So the bread-food ratio was too much bread, even though the portions were good, and price was good. I might be back to try the Pho. It's not a pho place though, generally, as there is only 1 option for Pho. Service was good and fast.

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    Spencer W.

    New Vietnamese spot that replaced the ramen spot. Decor and service are nice. Food itself isn't great, and price is standard Rittenhouse ($$).

    Veg 2 Piece Spring Roll
    Shifa A.

    Incredible new addition to Rittenhouse. One may not expect authentic Asian food outside of Chinatown but Banh is amazing. The space is open, clean and welcoming, menu is huge and carries some great Vietnamese classics as well as Vietnamese street food. We tried a lot of food and the chicken Banh Mi was excellent, the chicken wings, veg spring roll and Banh Khot which were both delicious. We tried the grilled chicken with broken rice and let me tell you the grill chicken is flavored to perfection. Service was awesome and you can taste the freshness of the ingredients. It's a cool lunch spot but and even better spot to bring all your friends and family. Also cherry on top-They are BYOB!

    Pork banh mi. Took a bite! Delicious!
    Julia O.

    Small place on Chestnut. Got a pork banh mi (no jalapeño or cucumber) to go. Absolutely delicious! Perfect French roll, pork flavorful and tender. Service was quick and friendly.

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    It's cute inside but they sat us by the trash can so it smelled. Ok food, good location

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    Best broth ever & great service! Will be coming again next time I visit my friends in Philly

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    Bar Bombon - Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

    Bar Bombon

    4.1(917 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
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    Went for dinner here on my recent trip to Philly. Super casual vibe, pretty crowded when we went,…read morebut the service was still fast and really friendly, which made a big difference. Staff felt genuinely welcoming. Food was super flavorful across the board. We got the loaded nachos with jackfruit and the chili stuffed dish - both were honestly delicious. Nothing felt like it was missing just because it was vegan; everything was well-seasoned and satisfying. Overall, loved everything we ordered. Also random note, but I was obsessed with their plates... lowkey wanted to take them home lol.

    We walked in on a Saturday night and got seated almost immediately, even though it was pretty busy…read more Honestly, we were just looking for a dinner place and were shocked that it was vegan! We ordered the Peruvian yuca and sweet plantains to split. I'm not a huge fan of aji amarillo and felt there was too much of it (I would've preferred it on the side), so the yuca wasn't my favorite dish, but it was still a solid appetizer. The sweet plantains were delicious, a classic, and exactly what I expected. The aioli was also nice, balancing out the sweetness. For my entree, I ordered the oyster mushroom tacos with the citrus salad. The oyster mushrooms were perfectly fried, but I felt like they were the slightest bit bland and I didn't love that there weren't any sauces to go with them. The citrus salad is interesting in that the "citrus" is a lemon-based dressing(?), but it's actually mostly tomatoes.

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    Monster Vegan

    4.5(319 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Washington Square West
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    One of my new favorite vegan places in the world!…read more The atmosphere: moody, skeletons, clips of B-rated horror films playing endlessly on the TVs ... and also glitter, a soft pinky/purply glow, a tremendously welcoming/inclusive vibe. It's playful and cool and fun all at the same time. The staff here? Wildly accommodating, friendly, knowledgeable about their menu, and also exceptional at "reading the room" (eg we were given lots of space to just eat and drink without them checking in us needlessly). DRINKS: I had the Zombie Beach Party (coconut rum, light rum, pineapple, blue curacao, lime). It was a neon blue boozy slushy served in a glass skull topped a little pink umbrella and the juxtaposition of that alone is iiiiiiiiiincredible. (Also these are dangerous; I had two and they went down a little too easily, y'know?). FOOD: At our server's recommendation we got a half order of the Korean BBQ Wings (which were described as "very spicy") and the Tiki Wings ("kind of sweet"). Both are made from crispy seitan and are served with a cucumber ranch. I think they were okay, they kind of tasted similar to be honest, and the Korean wings were definitely not that spicy. We also got the Yokai Fries (fries topped with shishito peppers, togarishi, and yum yum sauce); sooooooo moreish! But ask for more yum yum sauce. The absolute killer (pun intended) here was the fried mac and cheese balls. NO MATTER WHAT, GET THESE. It comes in an order of two, they're tennis ball sized, the mac and cheese is not dry but gooey, the tomato sauce and generously sprinkle of parm bring the whole thing together. I'm fairly confident I could have eaten an order by myself (just like I'm fairly confident I could have had four Zombie Beach Parties). You ARE going out of your way to come here if you find yourself in Philly, friends!

    We popped in after a show in the area. It was our first time trying a vegan restaurant, so our…read moreexpectations were nonexistent. This place is beautifully decorated. The vibe is horror movie chic, if ya know what I mean. We were greeted and seated promptly and immediately checked out the menu to see what we should try. We asked for the macaroni balls as an app, but they were sold out. A few minutes later, we were told we could order them bc the chef had made a new batch. Yay!! So, we started with the Mac balls and seitan Korean wings. Our apps arrived and I must admit. I enjoyed the seitan wings more than I did the Mac balls. The Korean BBQ (seitan) wings had an amazing sauce that truly made me forget I was at a vegan restaurant. They were crispy, savory, and just delicious. I decided to go with the gyro and my partner went with the cheese steak for his entree. My gyro was yummy! The impossible beef, lettuce and tomato were reminiscent of a regular gyro. I truly couldn't tell the difference. My partner loved his cheese steak too. Monster vegan is a HIT!! Would we try it again? Absolutely!!

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    Pietramala - Dark chocolate peanut butter bar

    Pietramala

    4.5(80 reviews)
    1.9 mi•Northern Liberties, Spring Garden

    We love restaurants that pay true homage to the vegetable, particularly when the vegetables are…read morelocal and seasonal, so we knew we had to try Pietramala. The menu reads like something you've never seen before, with nearly every dish bragging some mind-blowingly sophisticated element, such as fermented chili aioli, kombu oil, vegan xo sauce, and noyaux (peach pits). Overall, the food was delicious, but these unique touches didn't come through in the dishes. Here is a rundown of everything we tried: - Sourdough focaccia with tomato xo: great focaccia that would have been excellent enough without all the adornment (abundant sesame and poppyseeds, kind of evoking an "everything bagel" vibe plus super salty "tomato xo" sauce that was a lot like sun-dried tomato paste). - Gem lettuces salad with smoked olives: the smokes olive bits were the best part. The dressing tasted a lot like blue cheese and was a little overly creamy but very tasty. - Golden beet salad with fermented chili aioli, young chard, and crispy sunchokes: the dressing was a lot closer to straight up mayonnaise than anything resembling fermented chili. Overly creamy, with leftover tuna salad vibes. The chard and sunchokes were fun additions, but overall this dish was underwhelming for what seems to be one of their specialties. - Cantaloupe with habanada and fermented husk cherry vinaigrette: we were expecting this dish to blow our minds, but it wound up tasting like cantaloupe sprinkled with chipotle veganaise. And it was very difficult to eat out of the flat bowl. - Heirloom tomatoes with roasted tomato jus, kombu oil, and basils: the tomatoes were delicious but it was insanely salty, and the kombu flavor didn't really come through. - Grilled escarole braised with heirloom lima beans, roasted garlic, and sage: I adored the two colors of heirloom lima bean that were perfectly cooked. The creamy sauce made with puréed lima beans was rich and felt like worthwhile decadence. My husband was the only one at our table to dislike this dish for being overly creamy and not having enough sage or escarole flavor. - Durum tagliatelle with datterini tomato sauce with braised lobster mushrooms: tasty but unremarkable. - Rosa bianca eggplant smoked and served with nardello pepper harissa, cashew labneh, and fennel pollen roasted walnuts: the harissa was so salty that it dominated all the other flavors. This might have been better as a dip served on crostini. - Black pearl mushroom slowly grilled over coals and served with roasted corn, spinach, and chanterelle miso glaze: the mushroom was tasty, but the corn was downright confusing. It was extremely sweet, and so creamy it evoked canned cream of corn soup. - Peanut mousse bar: like an elevated Snickers, but without the crunch. We loved it. - Peach pit white chocolate semifreddo: we did not know what to expect from this dish, but we were disappointed that we couldn't identify any white chocolate. It was like a soy milk popsicle with almondy flavor. Would not get this again. In summary, we had a blast trying everything on the menu, but we felt that most dishes fell short of their potential, based on the premium local produce and the novel flavors and cooking techniques. Without a doubt, they are using high-quality, hyperlocal ingredients on their entire menu. Unfortunately, they are not letting those products speak for themselves, but instead are drowning them in too much salt and excessively creamy sauces. I'm not sure if this was an attempt to appeal to people who aren't big fans of vegetables/macrobiotic foods. Also, a word on the setup of the menu. The "tasting menu" really just means share plates of each dish, intended to be for a party of two. If you have a larger party, it makes more sense to get a full-sized dish of each item à la carte, although some of the dishes are not the easiest to share, such as the escarole and lima bean stew and the eggplant dish. Everything is extremely seasonal, changing from week to week, so it would be fun to return and try a whole new lineup of dishes.

    My boyfriend and I walked in on a Saturday night for a celebration dinner. They were very busy and…read morethey didn't have any open reservations but when we called and told them we would arrive in 30 mins, they saved two of the bar seats for us. For drinks, we ordered the elderflower shrub and sanguinello to drink. I liked the elderflower shrub since it was sweet and refreshing (slightly carbonated) but the sanguinello tasted bitter and medicinal. Since my bf really didn't like his drink, the server was nice enough to let us change our amaro drink to another elderflower shrub. For food, we ordered sourdough focaccia with tomato xo sauce (similar to chili crisp oil) and the potatoes dish. The sourdough was fluffy and delicious and the xo sauce gave it a nice flavor but it did make the bread greasy. The potatoes dish tasted good because of the creamy sauce that was drizzled on top. We also ordered the kyuri cucumbers and durum ravioli. The kyuri cucumbers had a fermented ramp ranch that gave the cucumbers a nice creaminess and the garnishes (spring onion and giardiniera) gave the cucumbers a nice texture. The durum ravioli had a cheesy taste due to the cultured cashew ricotta but I wasn't a fan. Overall, we would order the potatoes and cucumbers again, maybe we would order the sourdough focaccia (if you don't mind the greasiness), but we wouldn't order the durum ravioli again. For dessert, we ordered the macadamia ice cream with strawberries, shaved ice with rhubarb, and basil. Even though the ice cream was unique, we also wouldn't order it again. The basil flavor was a bit strong and the dessert tasted mostly like macadamia nuts and strawberries rather than ice cream. The ambience was nice though and even though we were not able to get a table, we had a nice view of the chefs' cooking. We would come here again since the menu changes based on what's in season. It was my second time at Pietramala and it was my boyfriend's first time and it won't be our last. :)

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