Visiting Philly and decided to come to this family-owned Vietnamese restaurant. You know it's an authentic Vietnamese restaurant when they have Viet music videos playing on their TV! They had good reviews online and rightfully so! When we came in, the only staff was this man and a young child sitting on a chair, who I assumed was his daughter. He would gently ask her to help with small tasks like bringing us menus and water, which she would adorably rush over to our table, place down quickly, and then scurry back to her chair. It honestly made me laugh to myself and smile -- it was such a wholesome moment that really showed the family dynamic. Seeing his daughter nearby while he worked added a lot of warmth to the experience and made the place feel even more genuine and welcoming. I even noticed her school photos on the wall near the cashier table, which really highlighted the family-run vibe. Food was delicious, and it was my the first time seeing banana flower shavings as part of the side toppings at a Viet restaurant so that was unique. Also my first time having pennywort drink and the more I drank it, the more I liked it. Tasted healthy and refreshing! read more

Cafe Mi Quang - Pennywort drink - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Hole in the wall, mom and pop restaurant. It's small, clean and I think the owner was also the waiter and busboy lol. There were other menu options but my friend was like you came for the mi quang so you have to try it here. We ordered the mi quang dac biet which comes with a variety of meats, quail eggs and a crispy rice cracker. Portions were large, prices were fair for what you got. Service was quick and just enough. Noodles were bouncy with the right amount of chew, broth was delish. And the meats were tender and well seasoned. This is likely the best mi quang in Philly! The only ones we have had better were in San Jose. We also tried some of the yogurt and sticky rice desserts, they were tasty and refreshing after a heavy meal. Would highly recommend stopping by for an authentic central vietnam noodle dish! And then you can walk to ca phe roasters for coffee! I've heard the owners are considering retiring soon, so check it out before they do! read more

Cafe Mi Quang - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pretty decent mì quảng tho it has too much broth and chicken is a but too dry. I like how they have banana blossom because not a lot of place does. Bún bò is pretty standard; it has beef, pork pie, and pork blood cube. I did have to add a bit more mắm ruốc (which is available on the table). It seems their red meat bánh mì might be good as it was sold out when we were there. Pretty small restaurant. read more

Cafe Mi Quang - Bun bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Drove all the way over here from brooklyn to try the mi quang special for $17. It was one of best bowl of noodles i ever had. The broth was hearty and flavorful. Slightly spicy and full of depth. It was good. Full of shrimp and chicken. The herbs were fresh and they even had banana flowers. Noodle were bouncy and great texture. Spoke to the owner and he said he was from Da Nang. Very impressed and the Vietnamese coffee $5 was out of this world. They use pebble ice and on the sweeter side. The area is a bit sketchy but worth it. read more

OMG. One of the best Vietnamese restaurants around. Comparable to any of the top spots on the West Coast. Not your typical pho joint, they specialize on country style soups such as crab reiu, bun bo hue, a seafood egg noodle, etc. 2 person husband and wife operation. It's in one of the grimiest spots in Philadelphia. Kensington is definitely sketchy so recommend going early in the day, they open 8am but it is definitely for the trip. Their Vietnamese ice coffee was also one of the best I've had read more

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Cash only, no frill. I like. Any business that only accepts cash in this day and age is bold and confident in their craft. I can respect that. Food: - get the Mi Quang Specials. If you're not from Kensington and drive all the way there, you should get the specials and leave the pho ga at your local pho. I'm amazed at how flavorful the broth is, clean taste yet packed with umami. Noodles were cooked to perfection and they added a lot of protein (shrimps, chicken, pork ribs, and cha lua). Personally, i would wash it down with the coconut juice from the fridge. Ambiance: just your typical viet resto. Area is in Kensington. That's all i gotta say. 8.5/10 read more

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Was new to this style of noodles, and I was definitely pleased with the result. Went with the quang noodles special. The noodles were delicious, a lovely texture and plentiful. The assortment of meat was very well prepared, including the shrimp, Vietnamese ham, meatballs, pork, and beef-the beef was my favorite. The sauce was flavorful and I was grateful that chili oil was available to supplement it. The space itself can seem a bit cramped. We happened to arrive at a good time when a table fitting our party as available, but it seems like the place would fill quickly so you may not get as lucky. Service was super quick. Overall, definitely worth a trek to the area for. read more

Cafe Mi Quang - Quang noodles special - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It's very delicious, but it's not convenient for me since it's too far away. I really love the *Mì Quảng* with the traditional-style red pork--just like in the old days. read more

TLDR: one of my favorite spots in Philly! To be honest, I thought nothing of this unassuming restaurant in Kensington. I came here on recommendation by my Vietnamese friends and I thought that I had already tried all the best noods in Phily, but I was wrong. I've never had Mi Quang before - it's a turmeric chicken or pork broth, wide rice noodles, sesame rice cracker, peanuts, various proteins/meat products and herbs. It was so flavorful and addicting its been a couple weeks since I've been and I want to go back every day. Service is like any other Asian establishment growing up. Direct and quick, but helpful. Overall: try Mi Quang! read more

Cafe Mi Quang - Mi Quang - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Recently visited Cafe Mi Quang and I was impressed! I got the Mi Quang Ga (Chicken), the chicken was seasoned with what tasted like kaffir lime leaves, and the noodle soup was flavorful and authentic. The exterior makes it look like a hole in the wall, the portion size is pretty good, but they have a cash-only policy. The owner and servers are kind. Would recommend and come back the next time I'm in Philadelphia! read more

Cafe Mi Quang - Mi Quang Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Loved the food here! We were in the area and were craving viet food, so Cafe Mi Quang sounded like it would hit the spot. We ordered the Mi Quang with pork and shrimp and then the Bun Bo Hue. I thought the broths were both flavored very well and I enjoyed both dishes equally. I would highly recommend coming here if you're nearby -- such a hidden gem! read more

This is a very cute Kensington spot-it's not big and the service is basic but friendly. The special pho is excellent.

Stopped by with a small group of friends to fill our bellies with some warm noodle soup. So glad we stopped by this small family restaurant. It's straight and to the point menu made it really easy for us to figure out what we wanted, and the food came out really quickly. I ordered the Mi Quang with Tom and Thit (shrimp and meat). So good! The broth was so flavorful! I loved the crispy sesame chip dipped in the broth. It added a lovely crunch texture to the meal. The bowls look small, but they were deep, so I ended up taking half of my meal home. The second go round was just as delicious as the first. Also they have a small selection of locally made snacks. Highly recommend a stop through! It hit the spot on a cold day for an affordable price! read more

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The cafe is located on our way for deliveries. Hubby took me here once and I'm hooked. We often try this place as soon as it's open. Flavorful with good amount of serving with generous ingredients! We are def regulars ever since. read more

Cafe Mi Quang - Spicy beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Where do I start; place is clean and there was an American couple eating there where the guy spoke a few words of Vietnamese. And the owner spoke a few words of English so the entertainment was immediate. I got Seafood Ball and Noodle Soup and it was delicious. I went on a late Saturday morning and forgot to feed the meter. The proprietor saw them coming and he warned me just in time. It's a hole in the wall under the Kensington El, but by the time I left, the tables were full, 60/40 native to American. BRING CASH, I did and will AGAIN. read more

This is one of the best Vietnamese places in Philly! Love everything on the menu but if I have to pick a dish, it has to be the Mi Quang. The dish has such a flavorful, unique, and an amazing broth. I never seen this dish elsewhere and I'm happy this place introduce me to this dish! Highly recommend! read more

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Again, the food was just delicious! The broth was perfectly seasoned and the pieces of fried chicken maintained a light crunch that balanced out the soup and soft noodles. I'm almost glad we don't eat here all the time (it's also out of the way for us) because when we do eat here, it feels like an absolute treat. We clean our bowls here. Thank you for the amazing food and service. Can't wait to be back next time! read more

You know that feeling when a place is really good and isn't mainstream yet, and you don't want to write a review so it can stay a hole-in-the-wall, hidden gem? That's how I feel about Cafe Mi Quang. So, I'll admit it-- Mi Quang is a pretty new Viet dish to me. I've heard whispers about it, but had never tried it or even seen it on a menu. While doing some serious sleuthing for new and affordable restaurants in the Philly area, I came across Cafe Mi Quang. Immediately after reading some reviews and drooling over pictures, it was bookmarked and I was out the door. The space is small and clean with a handful of 2-4 seater tables. The menu is small, but surprisingly extensive in the types of dishes they serve. My friend and I ordered the Mi Quang Special and the Bun Rieu. The Bun Rieu was the best I've had in a restaurant (not as good as homemade, but is anything?), and the portion was incredibly generous. However, Mi Quang Special was the TRUE STAR. The noodles are wide and tinged yellow from turmeric and they sit in a shallow pool of broth. The noodles come topped with peanuts and a toasted sesame cracker. The quintessential fresh herbs are on the side. The special comes with their really tasty (maybe even brined?) fried chicken, shrimp, pork roll, spare ribs, and maybe some other items that have escaped my mind. The taste of the broth is hard to explain and honestly, just go try it. It's just delicious. The whole dish warms the heart and soul. The perfect meal on that cold and rainy day-- or really, any day. CASH ONLY!!! P.S. My friend and I wanted to go back the very next day... read more

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1000/10 really good and great service. My Pops said the food would be worth the drive to Philly. The Chicken Pho is great and so are the egg rolls and Vietnamese Coffee read more

This is a descent restaurant in philly. Food is pretty good. The restaurant is as small as many other restaurant around. Parking is a big problem coz there is no parking lot but street parking. If you come in the busy day where people take all of the parking lot, you will waste time to find a parking. Another warning is that "this is a cash only place". There were no sign about that until we paid. They said "we take cash only here". Luckily we got some cash with us, otherwise ... Customer service was ok. I would give it 1 more star if I can use my credit card to pay for it. No one carry cash around, especially in the downtown. read more

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I came here on Sunday and it was a beautiful day. There is street parking available. I went with another person and we ordered a Bun Rieu and Mi Quang noodles. It was absolutely delicious! Bun Rieu is a Vietnamese soup of clear stock and rice vermicelli. The Mi Quang noodles consisted of noodles, meat and herbs. The peanut oil definitely made it more tasteful and enjoyable. We did not have to wait long before the food came. I also like the fact that this place is family owned! The restaurant owner is always friendly when he greets us and is quite hilarious - in a good way, of course! Both bowls came out steaming hot the way we liked it. I am especially a fan of the Cha Lua that is included in both bowls. Cha Lua is known as a type of sausage that is made of pork roll. They taste so good and is super fresh! Their calming instrumental Vietnamese music is relaxing and brings back many memories of Home. Their Vietnamese iced coffee with extra condensed milk is also to die for! I also did like the flan, but next time maybe I wouldn't sprinkle coffee on top! Overall, 10/10 and I will always come back here. read more

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Great little place, very friendly staff. I especially like the Bun Riu. It is probably on of the best I've had.

We've only gone here for the 1S and it's probably the most unique thing you can eat. It's spicy, sour, hearty and just really delicious. Pretty much every type of meat in there too plus shrimp. Super clean restaurant. Cash only. read more

Cafe Mi Quang - Special - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great bun bo hue, all the traditional ingredients except the pork bone. Nice folks, cash and venmo only.

Excellent food and fast friendly service. I just wish they delivered. Can't wait to go again!

I didn't even finish eating my sandwich before stopping to write this review. Had the pork banh mi and the iced coffee, so yummy. One of the best banh mi's I've ever had, prices are amazing for the food. bring cash, they don't take credit cards. I recommend this place !!!! Location is small, only a few tables inside so take out is probably your best bet unless you're able to find a table for dine in. read more

Cafe Mi Quang - pork banh mi, iced coffee in the background - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Reading all these yelp reviews about the amazing mi quang got us super curious and we had to pick some up for dinner. This was our first time trying the mi quang, and it was very enjoyable albeit messy to eat. The bowl of wide egg noodles was served with fresh shrimp, fried chicken, and huge chunks of fishcake. The broth that came in a separate container also had two little quail eggs in them. At $10, this was delicious, good value food, made with fresh, quality ingredients. I only wish the place wasn't so out of the way. read more

Cafe Mi Quang - #2 Mi quang with chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

First time ordering take out from here and it did not disappoint. Ordered pork mi quang and definitely very tasty. Family said the chicken option is also good. Generous portions for each order. Will definitely be back to try other things. Friendly staff. Located in Kensington. Street parking. read more

Cafe Mi Quang - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Very authentic Viet spot underneath the L. We ordered the S1 special mi quang noodles, the bun rieu and a banh mi. The noodle dishes were pretty good, but I really loved the mi quang, as the broth was very savory and the thicker noodles really took it up well. It came with shrimp, quail eggs, fish balls, crispy pork and ribs so a nice variety of protein. The bun rieu broth was nice and seafood-y, and the meatballs were solid. I don't know if I'd recommend the traditional banh mi, only because the Vietnamese ham was pretty tough and almost gristly. Not the most pleasant to try and rip off a piece and feel like you're chewing ham leather. However, I did enjoy the patê on the sandwich. I'd recommend this place if you're looking for a homey Viet lunch in a cold day. read more

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This place is seriously on point with their Mi Quang! Wow!! The broth is so flavorful, but what really amazes me are the toppings. Their chicken, shrimp and pork are seasoned perfectly. Entire time I'm eating, it's Mmm, damn, this is good. My kids like to steal my rice crackers to this dish, so I rarely have any in my soup, but when I do, I like the crisp it provides for the dish. If you are looking for a party in your mouth, this is the soup to do it! read more

The best place to eat!!! Definitely eat here. I'm glad we stopped by. We were filming and wanted a great place to eat. We didn't do a tik tok here and we regret not doing one. But the tik tok we did on this street we got 23 million views. So this street is awesome to do shows on read more

Since my first visit, I've tried most of the menu.. and found my favorite bun cha gio, bun bo Hue and mi quang in the city. In fact, I never order pho here anymore, knowing how amazing all the other dishes are. As my Viet friend said after going from my recommendation "This place is special". Their family vibe is great, and it's one of the cleanest Vietnamese restaurants I've ever been to. Hopefully, it's cash only policy keeps the "elite" away. read more

Cafe Mi Quang - Garnishes for Bún Bò Hue. So fresh! - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Had to stop by and get some Manh Bi and passionfruit ice tea. Hands down the best. Banh Mi read more

Cafe Mi Quang - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was so happy to find a place that serves good Mi Quang. It was flavorful and satisfying. Also don't skip on their drinks and desserts. The soy milk, flan and jelly were amazing. 10/10 would come back for more!! read more

Cafe Mi Quang - Mi Quang special - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Excellent find in Kensington. I'll start off by saying the five star reviews are the only thing that brought me into this divey looking place on Kensington ave. The owner greeted us as we came in and poured us some nice hot tea right away and handed us menus. We ordered two bowls of pho, one shrimp and one vegetable. I always try it before adding anything to get a good taste of the broth. Both of them were delicious. I then added all the sides and some hot sauce. That's what put it over the top. I had 8 delicious shrimp in mine. My wife's pho was good, but she didn't add anything to it, so i can't hold that against the pho. Overall great meal and great experience. Thanks Sincerely Chris read more

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I shouldn't need to say too much about the location. This was my first time trying this dish and I was very satisfied considering how often I eat Vietnamese food. The broth was very flavorful and contained a variety of protein. However at $14 a bowl it is hard to justify making the journey back to this famous intersection in Kensington. read more

Cafe Mi Quang - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Unlike Pho, which is everywhere.... Mi Quang is kind of a difficult dish to find in the Philly area, which has a pretty decently sized Vietnamese population. I was super excited when I saw a restaurant with "Mi Quang" in the name. For those new to the "mi quang" scene, it's a central Vietnamese dish with lesser quantity, but more flavorful broth and wide yellow noodles. A piece of sesame cracker is placed on the side for the crunch. The best bowl of mi quang I have ever had was made by a family friend from Hue. My mi quang standards are pretty high so I had to take off a star from this place due to the lack of "depth" in their flavors. Don't get me wrong, the mi quang here is still pretty good, but it lacks the spice level making the flavor profile kind of flat. The noodles were good though with the right chewiness. I had both of their mi quang and recommend the pork over the chicken. The pork was more tender. The chicken was overly fried. Overall, I'm so glad Philly has a Mi Quang spot and would gladly recommend this to those wanting to try the dish. The pork and shrimp Mi Quang is a lot better than the chicken. However, nothing beats the Mi Quang from the motherland. read more

Cafe Mi Quang - Chicken mi quang and pork mi quang (back) - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Quick and authentic. I love their bun bo hue, mi quang, and their banh mi's the most. The owners seem very sweet.

Authentic Viet food tucked in an unexpected neighborhood. This place kept showing up on my recommendations so I decided to check it out when I was craving some bun bo hue. I thought the location was strange since most known Viet restaurants were located in either south philly or northeast. It's located right under SEPTA, between Allegheny and Tioga so the area is quite sketchy. Plenty of metered parking in the front so bring quarters. Tried the bun bo hue and it was delicious. It has more of a lemongrass flavor compared to Cafe Diem and Cafe Nhan. Portions were HUGE and prices were very reasonable, under $10 for almost everything. The old ladies working there were very kind. Really looking forward to going back to try other dishes like the mi quang. read more

Mmm, their Mi Quang is pretty delicious. All the meats are very well seasoned and same with the broth. I love getting the special as it has pork, shrimp, chicken, etc. There is never a dull moment with this bowl. For the ones with peanut allergy, it is served with peanuts, so make sure to ask them to hold it. Can't wait to have another bowl! Yum read more