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    Ben Thanh Restaurant

    4.2 (166 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    BEN THANH RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Cucumber salad
    Glenda C.

    This was my first visit. It took a while for us to be waiting on, but once our order was taken our food arrived quickly. The crispy egg rolls were delicious, but we throughly enjoyed the cucumber salad. It was one of the best that I had ever had; it's my Asian go to salad. I really like the large tables, plenty of room for a large party. The only problem was my pineapple shell could have been fresher. We left with delicious Kragen water .

    Meera K.

    Came here for a quick lunch after getting a new Tesla! Delicious pho, quick turnaround and good servers. The pho was flavorful and fresh. I enjoyed all the side condiments that came with it including the fresh herbs. I would recommend coming here for pho!

    Summer rolls
    Samantha L.

    I came in here on a weekday afternoon and it was not busy. I was seated instantly and the service was quick. The menu is very extensive. I started with the Summer rolls which were fresh and delicious. For my meal I ordered #47 which was a vermicelli stir fry with 3 different meats. Everything tasted great!

    Banh Uot Dac Biet | IG: asianadventuretime
    Tessa M.

    If you're looking for delicious and authentic Vietnamese food, Ben Thanh of the restaurants to check out in the Matthews/Charlotte area. I made a visit after a recommendation from a couple of friends. The restaurant has plenty of seating for small groups to larger groups. If you're like my friends and I, who orders A LOT of food, ask for a larger table (HAHA)! The menu is vast, but don't get overwhelmed. The staff is great and will assist with any questions you may have. Take your time looking over the menu because the food will come out quickly. What we ordered: - Banh Xeo (Yellow Pancake): Always a must when going to a Vietnamese restaurant that has it on the menu. It was delicious and ingredients were fresh - Bun Tom, Thit Nuong, Cha Gio: Pork... delicious. Imperial roll... delicious. Shrimp... delicous. Let's just say, the entire dish was very good! - Banh Uot Dac Biet: Everything was flavorful. Overall, the dishes we had were flavorful, ingredients were fresh, and was delicious. We were pleasantly happy with everything that we got. We will definitely be back to try other dishes.

    Garden Delight Rolls
    April B.

    A casual restaurant serving up great taste with an extensive menu. If you are in the Matthews area or passing through, and looking for Vietnamese cuisine, this will be the first recommendation I give you. The restaurant offers traditional Vietnamese food items such as: Bubble Teas Fried Spring Rolls and Summer Rolls Rice and Noodle Dishes Salads Soups including Seafood Noodle and Pho Steamed and Grilled Dishes Vegetarian Dishes Vermicelli House Specials Featured in the review: APPETIZERS (ROLLS): The sauce is what brings the flavor to these rolls, but the texture of the rolls completes the experience. Both parts work hand in hand. Both rolls are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: GARDEN DELIGHT ROLLS (BI CUON - $6.50) - Shredded roast pork, seasoned with garlic, roasted rice, rolled in the rice paper with fresh lettuce, mint, basil and beansprouts. Served with sweet and sour garlic sauce. JICAMA ROLLS (BO BIA - $6.50) - Jicama, Chinese sausage, fresh lettuce wrapped in rice paper. Served with peanut sauce. TRADITIONAL FOODS: VIETNAMESE YELLOW PANCAKE (BANH XEO - $16.95) - Vietnamese yellow pancake made with rice flour, stuff with shrimp, sliced pork and beansprouts. Comes with fresh lettuce, basil, cilantro, and mint. Served with sweet and sour garlic sauce. - The taste of the pancake is incredible as it has a slight sweetness to it. The meat inside is so well-seasoned and flavorful, I felt the greens weren't necessary. The pancake and garlic sauce are dynamic by themselves - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. FRIED RICE DISHES: ROAST PORK FRIED RICE (COM CHIEN XA XIU - $13.95) - Roast pork fried rice with eggs and white and green onions. - Well-seasoned. I loved the texture of the fried rice and the blend of all the ingredients. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. DRINKS: MANGO BUBBLE TEA ($5.95) - Incredibly delicious, very sweet and creamy - MANDATORY

    Pho
    Anna T.

    Best pho in North Carolina. We've tried many and while others are good, this is in a different league. Also tried their lemongrass curry this time which was phenomenal.

    Vietnamese coffee iced
    Mateo B.

    Broke a 3 day clear liquid diet for a procedure with some rly great fresh food from Ben thanh and it was exactly what I needed. The food came out quick , was all fresh and well prepared and I had leftovers , the thai tea was one of the best I've had, so was the Vietnamese coffee, was also pleasantly surprised when the bill came with fortune cookies AND two little I'm assuming some sort of shortbread cookies, which were super good . Definitely will be coming back

    Black Sprouts
    Mi L.

    Just bought To go orders and sprout color support to be white instead it Black. Before I took pictures, I even thrown away some of it. The kitchen should not used a day old sprouts or longer.

    Pho tai and banh xeo

    Very disappointed for a 4.3 star place. You could barely smell or taste the pho (diluted). The banh xeo was soggy so it basically ruin the whole thing. Pho tai, banh xeo, and bo bia for $42 was such a waste. Overall the service was good, but would never come back because of the food.

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    Very consistent with their foods and service. Really enjoy their dishes- the place could use little update but the food is fantastic

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    Great Vietnamese restaurant. Wonton noodle soup and stirred fried noodle (Hu tiu xào khô) are great!

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    Pho is special food I love, fast service and price is reasonable. Space is private and clean. Will be back and will be ordering to go.

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    Omg flies everywhere. The worst Ramen bowl and greasy egg rolls. Waitress was never nice

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    We found here using Yelp and location is convenient for us. Their broth is very impressive. Service is great when we went there. Thanks.

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    What's your favorite dish here? I have never really had Vietnamese and would like to check this place out!

    I've never tried pho but I'm sure that's the best choice if you're in the mood for a big bowl of soup and noodles. I realize this is a couple months old. I recommend to anyone else Vermicelli bowl (add hoisin sauce) or the "bird nest" dish. FRESH… Read more

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    The decor of this place is GORGEOUS! This is one of those places that you order on a tablet and…read moregrab a number then sit wherever is available (I love the self-service vibe in this manner). The food came out quick! I'm a ramen reverer, and I can say that this ramen unfortunately did not hit the mark for me. After reading their reviews, I am realizing that I probably should've tried their pho or other menu items, but it was a cold day and I really wanted to love the ramen here. The menu says the ramen has soft boiled eggs, but these were definitely hard boiled. I put a note for no corn in my ramen, but it definitely came with corn *sadness*. I ordered chicken in my ramen and was expecting slices of chicken like most places do, but instead it was ground chicken which was a little weird to eat in a ramen for me. If I come back here, I would definitely try a different type of menu item. But the restaurant gives very cutesy vibes!

    Cozy comfort food alert! Pho season! Sweater weather! Seriously tho - Be-Em is super delicious…read more They are always adding something to their menu in the last 2 years I've been coming here for some of my lunch breaks I just love it. If you are craving PHO in this chilli weather we are in now. I highly recommend getting the beef and brisket it's just SO good! I've had all of them and my favorite is the beef and brisket or the vegetarian. Service is friendly, quick and easy. This is a fast fine fine spot. You order and they bring it to your table. Great prices. They keep it pretty stable.

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    4.3(27 reviews)
    4.7 miArboretum

    I already loved the smaller Pineville location, so I was excited to try this newer, larger…read morebrick-and-mortar location out toward the Matthews side of town. And honestly, this place is beautiful. The restaurant has a huge dining room, lots of natural light, an open-concept kitchen, and plenty of seating, which makes it feel much more like a destination restaurant versus just a quick grab-and-go spot. Parking is easy too, which immediately lowers my stress level. Big parking lot, easy in and out, no drama. Normally, I'm a total creature of habit here. I usually order one of their incredible bánh mì sandwiches because that in-house baked baguette absolutely steals the show. Crispy outside, soft inside, and the perfect ratio of bread to filling. And of course, I almost always pair it with one of their dangerously strong Vietnamese iced coffees because they are rocket fuel in the best possible way. But this last visit, I actually veered away from my regular order and tried the beef short ribs over rice, and wow -- it absolutely did not disappoint. The short ribs were tender, flavorful, rich, and incredibly satisfying. When the plate first came out, I honestly thought the portion looked a little small, but clearly my eyes were bigger than my stomach because by the end of the meal, it was actually the perfect amount of food. Filling without making me feel miserable afterward, which honestly is a rare gift. I still stand by their garlic noodles, summer rolls with peanut sauce, and smoothies too. The pineapple and passion fruit smoothies are especially fantastic. What I really appreciate about Lula's is that it feels approachable. Whether you already know Vietnamese food well or you're just starting to explore it, it's a welcoming place to branch out and try something new. The staff is friendly, service is fast, portions are thoughtful and generous, and the value is excellent. Honestly, if I lived closer to this side of town, I'd probably eat here constantly. Charlotte, get curious about food. There's a whole world waiting for you out there, so get out there and eat your way through it.

    Was in the area and remember that Lula was in the area. Decided to try their Banh Mi Bo Kho. Man…read morewas it the right choice. The flavor was an explosion. One of the best Bo Kho i had in Charlotte. The bread was airy and crispy. It was a perfect compliment to the rich and fork tender beef. One of the best things i had at Lula along with the nem spring roll. If you craving Banh Mi Bo Kho make the drive and come to Lula to satisfy that craving. You won't be disappointed!

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