I can't believe I never wrote a review for Pho Che after dining here multiple times over the years…read more I have been a huge fan of their pho broth and their grilled pork chops. They are both always seasoned very well and make a delicious meal. However, the price seems to have increased tremendously for the side of pork chop (almost doubled since they first opened). We opted to try their spicy pho and BBQ pork banh mi on a Saturday. The entire restaurant was packed with plenty of diners waiting for a table. Our food came out quickly and we were able to share our pho with an extra bowl. The spicy broth was indeed spicy and pretty flavorful. There was plenty of meat and aromatics to accompany the dish. I really enjoyed the dish but towards the end, it was just a bit too spicy. The large bowl also had plenty of noodles for two people. The bbq pork banh mi was not as great as other shops that specialize in freshly made banh mi. The pork was seasoned well but the sandwich felt a bit bare and lacking. Overall, I do love supporting Pho Che as my local pho spot and hope they continue to serve amazing food.

The broth of the pho was very delicious which made it become one of my favorite pho spots!! We got…read morethe bigger bowl which was very filling since there was so much broth. While I did like the bahn mi I do wish it had a bit more meat in it as I mostly tasted bread. The service was great! We got attended immediately and they were attentive at filling our waters. Only con was we came at a busy time and since the place is a bit small it was crowded and tight but aside from that the food was great! Will come back to try more stuff on the menu!

Really amazing Viet food. Best in Queens and Long Island in my opinion. I've been coming here for…read more15 years and it's still banging (pun intended). I love their bu luc lac, crepe, banh mi and spring rolls. Highly recommend this restaurant! Really authentic Vietnamese food. There's a Vietnamese restaurant next door but like other reviewers say, it's more Americanized and Chinese viet food. Please support this amazing restaurant. Not the best decor but great food.

I hate it when I have to give a somewhat poor review for a restaurant where the service was…read morereasonably decent, but I have to be honest. Besides the service, also on the positive side was a cleanliness grade of "A" which is why we tried this Vietnamese restaurant in the first place place. My wife had grilled beef on Hawaiian leaf. It was horrible. My grilled pork dish, pictured, was OK but would have been better if it was served warmer. The best part of my meal was the Coke. I'll give it a tepid 3 stars because of the reasonable service.

Great selections! Great price! Friendly Staff! Foods are amazing. My go to pho bang noodles!read more

Vietnamese restaurant serving up classic Viet dishes as well as some fusion options…read more Big bowl 8/10 The pho broth is beefy and great, there is a nice mix of meat and the quality is worth it. The portion size is enough to get full on. It comes with jalapenos, sprouts, line wedge, and sauce. Grilled chicken 8/10 The grilling gives it a char outside. The inside is still juicy, but the grilling does make it slightly tougher. Lots of large pieces included. Crab party 7/10 Don't confuse this with a crab cake. It's very different. This is a super savory mix of crab, pork and other stuff formed into a patty. The salt content is high and the flavor doesn't capture the best of the contents. Green mussel with coconut and red curry sauce 6/10 Mussels didn't taste fresh and the texture was tough like it was very overcooked. The best part was the pieces of mushrooms in the sauce.

I had such a great experience at this pho spot in NY. The restaurant itself is beautiful, very…read moreclean, and has a really welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable as soon as you walk in. The food was absolutely amazing. The pho was rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Everything tasted fresh and perfectly balanced -- definitely some of the best pho I've had. What really made the experience stand out, though, was the service. Our server, Cristina, was incredibly kind, attentive, and made us feel genuinely taken care of the whole time. She checked in at the right moments and had such a warm and friendly attitude. Between the delicious food, the great atmosphere, and Cristina's excellent service, this place really stood out. I'll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for great pho in New York.

There are a few Pho Grand restaurants floating around NYC and this one in Flushing on Northern Blvd…read moreis the latest. Mekong at the end of the strip closed a while ago, so a new Vietnamese place fits right in. They spent a good amount for the interior décor in light wood tones and it looks nice. With all the new and popular businesses in this HMart strip mall, the parking situation in this lot is cutthroat with everybody jockeying to get a space at all hours, but even worse at meal times. For new Vietnamese restaurants, I always have to compare their biggest beef pho bowl, the Locomotive 火車頭. Why it's called that, I'm not sure, but most places call it that. The broth comes hot and flavorful with plenty of Brisket, Tripe, Tendon & Eye Round slices and though not the biggest or best, but pretty decent. Garnish with plenty of bean sprouts, basil and jalapeño slices while the broth is hot. The thin rice noodles are just the right consistency, too. I like to mix a dipping sauce for the beef with the hot sauce & hoisin sauce on the table. My son goes for the Grilled Pork w/ Vermicelli Blankets because not all Vietnamese restaurants have it on their menus. He likes to wrap the grilled sliced marinated pork in the vermicelli blankets and dip them in the fish sauce. It also comes on a bed of greens. My wife had ordered the Grilled Beef on Rice Vermicelli, which is sliced, but what she really wanted was the Marinated Cubed Beef and that comes over rice. To round out the meal, we also had a plate of Stir-fried Baby Bok Choy and it was really tasty with plenty of sliced garlic. So next time we'll have to try again, but we'll order a la carte family style. I want to try the Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops, Salt & Pepper Squid, Stir-fried Water Spinach and maybe throw in some Shrimp Summer Rolls and Fried Spring Rolls. Apparently, this Pho Grand also has a separate buffet takeout counter that you can select 4 dishes over rice & a soup for a flat rate, which is great for a grab & go lunch.

If you're even remotely near this neighborhood and craving pho, do yourself a favor and stop by Pho…read moreMetro. This place feels like a hidden gem you almost want to keep secret... but it's just too good not to share. What makes Pho Metro stand out right away is how authentic it feels. You can tell this is truly a labor of love. One guy runs the show and somehow manages to do it all, from cooking to serving, and the care he puts into the food absolutely shows in every single bite. It has that comforting, homemade quality that makes you feel like you've stepped into a small family kitchen rather than just another restaurant. The food itself is outstanding. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, from the herbs to the broth. I highly recommend the thin noodles with the spicy lemongrass broth (you can request this if it's not listed). It's bursting with flavor, slightly tangy, perfectly spicy, and deeply savory in a way that warms you from the inside out. Every spoonful feels like a cozy blanket on a cold day. The summer rolls are another must-order. They're fresh, light, and packed with flavor, and the peanut sauce that comes with them is absolutely delicious. It's rich, savory, and addictive enough that you'll find yourself scraping the cup to get every last drop. Another detail I really appreciated is how everything you need is right at your fingertips. All the sauces are readily available at the table, so you can customize your bowl exactly how you like it without having to ask or wait. It makes the whole experience feel easy, comfortable, and welcoming. And don't skip the Thai iced tea. It's perfectly sweet, creamy, and refreshing, especially alongside the bold flavors of the pho. It's the kind of drink that makes you slow down and enjoy the moment. Overall, this place delivers on flavor, authenticity, and heart. It's rare to find a spot where you can truly taste the effort and pride in every dish, but Pho Metro does exactly that. I will absolutely be returning again and again. If you're in the area, make the stop. You won't be disappointed.

First time trying my favorite Vietnamese dry noodle with spring roll, grilled shrimp & pork. They…read morewere generous with the meats! I really enjoyed my dish. We also ordered summer rolls and spring rolls. Hubby & dear child ordered the pho but I forgot to take pics of everything else. We ordered delivery tonight and service was pretty fast. Didn't eat in but if I am ever craving Vietnamese will check out.

I visited NY Pho House with my cousins and had a great experience. This cozy spot on Francis Lewis…read moreBoulevard in Queens served us fresh, flavorful meals with friendly service. We started with two appetizers, the calamari and dumplings, which were both delicious. My cousins ordered Pho, while I had the curry chicken, and everything was served promptly and tasted excellent. The menu isn't very extensive, but their signature dishes are well done. There are only a few tables available, and street meter parking is located outside. Take out was bustling. The owner provided outstanding customer servicr, attentive, welcoming, and happy to offer recommendations. Plug also for shared dessert we had, black tea and Vietnamese coffee. All good. Will go again We enjoyed our meal so much that we ordered extra food to take home for our families. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend checking this place out.

Possibly my new pho place…read more You're not coming here for a "vibe." It's a small place with around six tables and three staff members (two in the kitchen and one taking orders, serving, bussing, and cleaning). Not the most glamorous vision of a restaurant, right? But the food is tasty! We had the summer rolls, peppered calamari, the signature pho, and the beef short-rib pho. The summer rolls and calamari were good, you could taste the freshness of the veggies and shrimp. I wish the calamari had been a bit crispier and seasoned with a touch more salt and pepper, but it was still very good. The real reason I'll be coming back is the pho broth. Some people might describe it as slightly sweet, but to me, it had a rich, balanced flavor. I'm not sure if the short rib is available all the time (it does have a lot of fat, as beef short rib often does), but it was flavorful. Definitely coming back to try more.

3 star rating at first. This place is a self service place. You scan a barcode to place your order,…read moreyou grab your own water and utensils, and you clean up after yourself. We originally came here during their soft opening and ordered the Signature Pho dish and I thought the soup based wasn't as authentic and flavorful as other places. But I remember the owner being super kind to us. However, our friends just ordered their pork chops for her daughter's birthday and we absolutely love their pork chop... bringing this review to 4 stars. Glad we got to try their food again.

This place is completely self service…read more 4/5 crispy shrimp rolls $10.74/4pc - really good 2/5 duck sauce- too watery 3/5 lemongrass squid over rice $16.74- didn't really taste the lemongrass, spicy but decent flavor, too much onion & not enough squid 3/5 Thai iced tea $5.40- too sweet but decent otherwise

The vibes is if we went to a really good Vietnamese restaurant in Korea. Croquettes for example-…read morenot typically done well at a viet spot- but it was a surprisingly good choice here. I do enjoy the fact that you can order specific portions of the appetizers. Summer rolls was a bit confusing without the typical sauce but honestly it was great on its own. Pho itself was good and probably better than most pho offered in the area. I don't think I'll have dreams about it but it's reliable and hits the spot on a cold day. Staff here is also very very sweet and attentive; would come back to see them honestly.

I've been to Bo and Ga twice over the years and both times we were left unsatisfied. We really…read morewanted to like this restaurant since it's a local mom and pop shop, but some of the dishes miss the mark. On our last visit, we decided to go all out and order everything we wanted to try (aside from the signature pho, which we had the first time). The appetizer were quite pricey - 2 pieces of beef mushroom roll for $5 and 1 gaibi (braised beef rib) for $11. The gaibi was dry and hard to eat on the bone even though they provided gloves and a knife. The pork chop as a side was $15 for 2 pieces and also on the dryer side. It was seasoned well but I really wished it was juicier. My favorite part of the meal was the smoky beef bun cha platter. The beef was thinly sliced and tasted sweet like bulgogi. The noodles were served with a cold dipping sauce, which contains fish sauce. I enjoyed the noodles but wished they were easier to separate. Lastly, the spicy intestine pho was my least favorite. I personally do not like small intestines so it was not the dish for me. The soup was not very spicy and tasted like the offals. Overall, this is not a classic Vietnamese restaurant so you'll be disappointed if that's what you're expecting. I'd recommend coming here if you are looking for a Korean twist on Vietnamese food.

I go to this place often as I love love love the decor and atmosphere…read more Loved the pork buns and beef pho! The portions were really good too! The service can be a bit inconsistent as sometimes they forget to refill my water but aside from that they are very nice.

Unfortunately this review is probably a day late and, from the restaurant's perspective, a few…read moredollars short because word hit Instagram that they are closing at the end of the month. ( https://www.instagram.com/p/DQF8Gzekcks/ ). It is a shame because, besides myself, I know a few people that aren't in the neighborhood that travel regularly to G&L. Also its surprising because every time I go the place is pretty packed and occasionally there is a wait. What's also a shame, for me, is that on my recent visit my friend ordered the Steamed Seafood in Lemongrass and this is perhaps the top, or one of the top dishes on the menu. The seafood flavors and balances the slightly spicy lemongrass broth making this a crave worthy bowl. I ordered something out of my wheelhouse - the Coconut Spicy Lemongrass Soup, which on online order menu states its a popular dish. I couldn't see why this dish is so popular because I find other items on the menu superior. They make a tasty pho (especially when paired with a marrow bone). Their sandwiches are well made - I enjoy the different fish ones. I think their Vietnamese coffee could use some work - it is blander than other versions I had tried. Don't be too sad and maybe feel a little optimistic because owner Petra Rickman has a great track record opening interesting, in demand restaurants (This one and Taco Azul have been longtime go-tos in Whitestone). Additionally G&L has a 2nd location with the same menu in Manhattan, which unfortunately for a Queens boy like myself is a bridge too far and a congestion pricing too high for me to make the trek.