I've been eating Vietnamese food in South Philly since the '80s, and this 8th Street gem is the…read moreauthentic experience I've been searching for. It is a total 180 from the larger halls nearby. On a boiling hot day, the hospitality was immediate: they greeted us with a pitcher of iced tea and a complimentary bowl of starter soup (canh) before we even ordered. That kind of proactive service is rare and made us feel like family. My friend and I both went for the classic Cơm Tấm Đặc Biệt (broken rice combo) with the pork chop, fried egg, egg quiche, and shredded pork skin. Everything was fresh and perfectly seasoned. What really sets them apart is the table setup--they provide a 4-container condiment kiosk with everything a serious eater needs: fresh sliced serranos, Ớt Sa Tế (chili oil), Ớt Ngâm Giấm Tỏi (pickled garlic/chilies), and chopped daikons. While other spots might have slightly larger meat portions, nobody beats the soul, the hospitality, and the transparent pricing here. If you want the true heart of this family's cooking, skip the big spots on Washington Ave and come to this 8th Street treasure. It's the legitimate, attentive spot that reminds me why I love this food scene.

They earned themselves 5 stars not only for the taste, but I was impressed with their delivery…read morepackaging. See my photo - fair amount of fresh chicken, but I couldn't believe they took the time to pack the sauce, and also the lime salt pepper with Chiles for a delivery order. It's a small thing, but went a long way for me. I didn't expect that I could have the same experience eating at home as I have eating there. The chicken was fantastic as usual- very fresh and good quality. The broth is good too, and they package it separately (see photo). Pho is $15 which is pretty much industry standard these days. I was very happy with my meal and will gladly order from them again

Delicious Vietnamese food in Philly!…read more We were in the neighborhood and stopped for early lunch and the place was busy on Labor Day - that's when you know the food must be good. We were seated pretty quickly in the last few remaining tables. Our food came pretty quickly. The employees move pretty quick - speed walking in and out of the kitchen. The food is really good and decent portion. We will be coming back to try other dishes.

After the last experience my family and I went back. The AC was fixed, and the food was solid! I…read morelove grilled pork, but when I eat grilled pork at other Vietnamese restaurants most often I get indigestion. However, here, I don't! This is one of the reasons I will come back here! The service is fast and efficient. Most of the staffs are middle aged men, and they don't mess around - they are on top of things. I am so glad we came back here again.

Always a place that I have to stop by before I leave Philly. Their banh mi and ice coffee always…read moremeets my cravings. Service is quick however it feel a bit cramped if it's crowded but since it's only take out, it moves quickly.

I don't have much to say. This place has solid food. They are a no frills, grab your sandwich is go…read morekind of place. I think they could improve on adding a bit more mayo to their sandwiches but that's just a personal preference. I think they are pretty reasonably priced and for all the other things they offer I understand why their sandwiches aren't as costly as others in the area. I love all the other foods you get enticed by when you're waiting but so far I have only given in to the fried bananas.

A solid, no-frills pho spot that I regularly visit during work trips to Philly. The pho is…read moreauthentic, flavorful, and consistently satisfying. It's conveniently located near several hotels by the sports complex, making it an easy choice after a long day. Service is fast, and there's plenty of seating, including larger tables that can comfortably accommodate groups of 8-10. I also recently discovered that they cater bánh mì platters, which makes this spot even more convenient for group meals or events. Overall, a reliable option for good pho without the fuss. $15 and change for a large bowl of the pho dac biet!

I ordered a pho with beef brisket, a bun bo hue, vermicelli with grilled pork and a summer roll. It…read morecame packaged well and it was tasty. Be warned though because if you order online, the price is higher. Just call.

Great pho, with fast service and always spot on. Very good value!…read more Usually I get the house special and it never disappoints. The summer rolls are great. They have a large menu but I keep going back for the same ones.

I'm not from the area but I stopped by to charge my car nearby…read more The pho broth was good. But there was a lot of fat, honestly surprised that they would serve a bowl with that much fat on it. I also ordered the vietnamese coffee. The coffee was served in a styrofoam cup with no drip on top. Already a bad sign. It definitely tastes like powdered instant coffee which is kinda nuts to serve for $6 a cup.... The service and ambiance were both nothing to write home about. Overall, I wouldn't stop back even if I was charging my car and starving.

This tiny tiny hole in the wall, the size of a closet offers the best banh mi I've ever had…read more Noticing there was only one table with a couple chairs inside, this struck me as more of a takeout restaurant and that's exactly what we did. We ordered their QT special which comes with bbq pork, Vietnamese ham (steamed pork roll) and meat (Vietnamese head cheese). The bbq pork I assumed would be char siu which to my delight, it wasn't. It's difficult to describe, but it's a pork roll with fat. Almost like a Vietnamese mortadella. Alongside, it's served with homemade butter (mayo) and the most amazing and unique pate. The pate isn't your typically stuff that comes from a can. This was excellent. Topped with pickled carrots, cucumber and jalapeno. A young half Cambodian and Vietnamese girl worked the counter and ended up making our sandwiches. She was friendly and I could never imagine such a tiny place offering such a fantastic banh mi. Not much atmosphere, but incredible sandwiches.

60/100 QT Vietnamese Sandwich is a no-frills,…read morehole-in-the-wall joint. Friendly and fast service so I really wanted to like their food, but I struggled to chew the bahn mi's bread and was disappointed at the portions of their rice platter. --- The interior of QT Vietnamese Sandwich has two very tiny tables which each seats two, with a TV. The solo employee was friendly and I appreciated her taking our 4 sandwich and 1 rice platter order 40 minutes from closing. It took about 15 minutes from ordering to receive our order, which was pretty fast! I ordered the lemongrass tofu bahn mi and lemongrass beef rice platter: -Tofu bahn mi: The bread was so unpleasant and hard to chew. It was sooo tough and chewy. I had to take a break after eating half to give my jaw a break. Really unpleasant and unfortunate since the filling was pretty good. I would not reorder this. -Lemongrass beef rice platter: There were only two 3"x1.5" pieces of beef with a small side of rice and fish sauce. No veggies. I honestly forgot to take a picture because I was so sad when I opened the platter. I would not reorder this. Overall, maybe I had a dud experience due to such a large order being placed close to closing, but I was disappointed with the food. Next time, I'll be coming earlier in the day to see if it makes any difference.

Solid pho! Not sure why it says this place is closed but it's definitely open…read more The parking is insane here. We came on a Sunday and it was absolute chaos. The restaurant wasn't super busy though. Our toddler loved the grilled chicken with rice! Pho was solid. #20 was good - I really liked the flank especially. Family-friendly and great food. Friendly service.

I have been going to this Vietnamese establishment for many of years. I went here right before a…read moresnowstorm because I was craving some hot, spicy pho. I had the Bun Bo Hue without pigs feet. I felt like they didn't notice when I came in so it took awhile to finally get seated and a menu. They then forgot to give me my hot tea which is usually complimentary. The prices on the menu are pretty decent and a large bowl of pho lasted me like 3 days. In a short time, I was brought a big bowl of pho. It was spicy but not crazy hot. The place ran out of chili oil which was very disappointing. The waiter even forgot to give me my sides for the pho such as bean sprouts and Thai basal. The portion was so good and big I got a to go bag. The place is cash only, so I had to pull money out of the ATM then headed to the front to pay. I think I did make the pho too salty by adding a lot of siracha.

Absolutely delicious bánh mì from Cafe Cuong this morning: perfect roll, awesome heat from the…read morejalapeño and crunch from the cucumber, and such tasty BBQ pork. Meanwhile, very easy to order via telephone and pickup (credit cards accepted) was quick (within 15 minutes). Will definitely be back!

I visited Cafe Cuong with my girlfriend for a quick lunch. It was my first time here, and I left…read morepretty satisfied. The food was great, and you can tell this place has a long history. Having been around for over 30 years, it's clear their approach to making good food hasn't changed. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Food - 5/5 Parking - Street Parking Atmosphere - The decor is definitely showing its age, but the restaurant is clean and well maintained. The artwork feels vintage and adds to the character of the space. Service - We had a chance to chat with the owner's son while we were eating, and they were very friendly and welcoming. What We Ordered - Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Good) Com Chay Cha Bong (Crispy rice with chicken floss and fish sauce) Surprisingly delicious and very addictive Deluxe Banh Mi (Very good) Final Thoughts - It's not an area we visit often, but we would definitely come back if we're in South Philly again. If you're in South Philly and craving authentic Banh Mi, this is definitely a spot worth checking out.