em really is THAT b - ever since my bf and i tried em late september, i've since been here 5+ times (even hosted a 10 person bday party) and ordered from here over 4 times. i'm from the OC and have always said there's not a lot of good (cheap) pho in the city - and while em isn't OC cheap, it def slaps like the food i had growing up! you cannot go wrong ordering anything here but if i HAD to choose, ahem, here's what i'd do. start with the banh xeo (i wish it came a teeeeny bit crispier but gyatt damn the flavor has me drooling!) and calamari (when i die, buey me that green sauce), then the shaking beef (the best, most authentic bo luc lac i've had in the city, hands down) with the rice to sop up that deliCIOUS sossss, and finally the bun no hue (they do this SO right)!! the cocktails are just as delicious, the interior is modern and while service isn't the most attentive, it's mostly friendly. i'm so happy i found em - she will continue to bless my stomach this cold winter!! read more

No wait for lunch on a Saturday. Mango tango smoothie was good but a little to yogurty for me. Pho bo em was yummy - but not worth going out of the way for imo. 3.5 stars. read more

Em Vietnamese Bistro - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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After going to different location or a very cold day walking around New York City sometimes all that's it's needed it some pho ! Came here around 350pm and they said they couldn't help us and to come back at 5pm , because it seems like they close for an hour . And they close at 4pm , so be aware of this . Pho was good , service was not so great . read more

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Our son wanted some pho & and he luv it. He rate it 5/5. Our server Jimmy was dope & pay attention to details. My son is picky eater & Jimmy fixed his right away. My son said this place is fire & he will come back again read more

Got both the Pho Bo and Chicken Vermicelli and the mango and pineapple smoothie (forgot to take pics). The food was amazing, especially the smoothies! Highly recommend Pineapple Express if you like a sweet and sour drink. The food was delicious, particularly the pho broth. The rice noodles were really chewy and the perfect texture imo. The serving size is pretty big as well. We could've probably shared the food between 3 people. Wish it was closer to me so I could come here more often. read more

Em Vietnamese Bistro - Chicken vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food came so quickly and was SO tasty. The beef pho was especially delicious! It hit the spot :) Will be coming back next time I'm in the area! read more

Given the lack of Asian restaurant options in the area, my friends and I stumbled in here and were pleasantly surprised. On a sweltering summer day, I got the grilled chicken over vermicelli (bún ga nuong) and a Vietnamese coffee and they hit the spot. The chicken had a wonderful smokey char, noodles were a bouncy texture, veggies were fresh, and the fish sauce/nuoc cham was perfectly balanced. My friends ordered the pho and the bun bo hue and were super happy with their orders as well. If you're ever in the area, would definitely recommend stopping by! read more

Em Vietnamese Bistro - Ca Phe Em - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Friendly staff..stopped here while I was in Dumbo for a bowl of pho...cute little spot..attentive staff..so nice charged my phone because I was traveling for the day and forgot charger. The 4 stars is for the staff...3 stars for the beef pho which wasnt very flavorful and small amount of noodles and beef...prob wont come back. read more

Em Vietnamese Bistro - Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They take res via Yelp, FYI! We did a walk in for a party of 2 at 3pm on a rainy day and it was pretty empty. I had to wait for my friend and was allowed to sit and wait for her at our table. Staff here is very attentive and friendly. The Pho here is more so like Northern pho, with the fatter vermicelli noodles. I enjoyed my Beef Pho and the broth was good. I was asked if I wanted fresh noodles or not, which was a question I was never asked at other viet spots before. I requested fresh noodles, which were a bit softer in my broth. Their fresh noodles are made daily vs their other kind of noodles made a day before - idk how much of a difference it would've been tbh. We also got their Spring Rolls to share, which were standard. It also came with pickled radishes on the side, which were nice and crunchy. Overall, a decent neighborhood spot with good, yummy options. I've tried other apps here before (Banh Xeo and Chicken Wings) and they were great as well. Would recommend to others for a comfortable meal. read more

Em Vietnamese Bistro - PHO BO (beef pho) ; BO KHO (beef stew) - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Local Vietnamese restaurant with a wide selection to choose from. This spot was recommended by a local who loves it. Unfortunately, we didn't feel the same way. We just thought it to be average, maybe we came at an off time. The food was fine, service was okay, place was clean and was super busy by the time we left. read more

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Great bowl of pho! The soup was delicious and was great for a cold day. I have not had a lot of pho in nyc, but this was one of the best one I have had here thus far! read more

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We were able to walk in on a weekday for dinner and the restaurant was not busy at all. The service was friendly. We both ordered the pho, and the noodles were wider that usual. I think I prefer the classic thin noodles. read more

Em Vietnamese Bistro - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Kind of hard to see the store front but it was a cute area next to Brooklyn Bridge for where we went ice skating after. The drinks were a little strong but maybe too sour for my taste? There was something a bit off. I typically like my pho Bo with only rare steak so I asked to take out the brisket but it seems like it's already all mixed? Not sure how I feel about that, but the broth wasn't super flavorful, even with all the condiments added. The bun Bo hue was more flavorful and even a little spicy so would recommend getting that next time. Spring rolls were quite small, came with 4 but could be a bit bigger read more

A solid Vietnamese option in Brooklyn Heights/DUMBO. Order online and the food is ready for pickup in 20 minutes. The beef pho is tasty and you can add your flavorings to the broth to make it as spicy as you want. Also a big fan of the chicken soup when I'm sick. Their staff is courteous and goes above and beyond. read more

We visited on a Sunday and arrived a bit early -- the place opens at 5 PM, so we had to wait a little. Definitely check the hours before heading there. We were really hungry and had already decided what to get, so we ordered right away: one Pho Bo Em (Beef Noodle Soup) and a plate of chicken wings. The ambience was really cute and gave off a refined, cozy vibe. Our food arrived about 15 minutes later, served with fine cutlery and water by the staff. The pho was absolutely delicious -- the broth was rich and full of flavor, the beef was tender and tasty, and even the fresh vegetables we added complemented it perfectly. It was definitely the highlight of the meal. The chicken wings were just average, nothing particularly memorable. But the pho? Easily something I'd come back for again. read more

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Update: the spring rolls are excellent as well. Would have loved a little lemon/lime with my pho as well, but overall the standard is excellent so won't hold it against them. read more

Em Vietnamese Bistro - Spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Nice spot in Dumbo for Vietnamese food! The service here is super top tier and everyone I spoke to was really friendly and welcoming. I came for dinner on a weeknight with a friend and was able to make a reservation without an issue. It was spacious, clean, and had a nice modern ambience. We ordered the family style braised pork (family style) and the beef pho, both to share. The food came quickly and the servers were helpful in bringing extra bowls and plates for splitting the food. The pork was incredibly flavorful and cooked well, and there was a heavenly sauce that it was cooked in that I recommend drizzling over your rice. The pho was good and flavorful and came with bean sprouts and siracha and hoisin sauce The food was a bit expensive for the amount that we got, but it was very tasty and is a welcome choice to have in DUMBO. read more

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- Locale Destination - It's on Front St and Main st in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Ambiance: modern chic. Menu: appetizers, entrees, wide drink menus (cocktails, coffee etc.) Service: adequate - Gluttony Expedition - Vietnamese coffee: not too sweet, very tasty. Egg rolls: very small but well done. Wrap with lettuce and pickles. Very tasty. Pork vermicelli: Tons of pork, not overcooked, seasoned well. Not so much of noodle, but plenty of pork will make you full and satisfied. I prefer a bit more vegetables, but very good. Beef stew: Great soup, lots of beef, fantastic! - Conqueror's Deduction - Foods and drink here are fantastic! They do bring the quality. I do like it! read more

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Did not like this place. Food was mediocre for the price point, and the waiter was ok

An amazing small Vietnamese restaurant on Front Street in Brooklyn. A quaint great dining experience. We enjoyed the crispy chicken wings. Spot on with a delicious sauce. We also enjoyed the chicken vermicelli and the tofu noodle soup. All very good. We also enjoyed a true ginger lemon with honey tea. Such a great dining experience. Now to the service. Our waiter was reserved at first. Then opened up with great service!! Asked a couple of food questions and he had all the correct answers. We need for him to come down to Florida in the central part of the state near Longwood!!! He's in discussions with the owner. This place is a definite try!!! read more

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Tried their bun bo hue while I was in Brooklyn but it was meh. It wasn't really giving bun bo hue flavors unfortunately. But the space is really nicely decorated and very pretty. The staff there are also super sweet and attentive! read more

Em Vietnamese Bistro - BUN BO HUE - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wings were a lil overcooked. We were also rushed when we made a 9 pm reservation (was quickest I could get there). Close to little to no service, only food was brought and check lol. The pho bowl here and at 86 is always good read more

Em Vietnamese Bistro - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Mmmm sooo good. The viet coffee is perfect! The pho broth is delicious. And the pork lemongrass broken rice was delicious. The meat was really tender. Really nice cute restaurant with good service and kind of quiet. I'll be back. read more

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Came here for a light lunch and it was good! We had the chicken wings, beef pho, pork chops, pork vermicelli and pork dry noodles. I like the simplicity of the menu. The chicken wings were freshly fried but a tab bit dry with sweet tangy fish sauce sauce. I loved it. The pork in the pork vermicelli was very nicely marinated and seasoned, the noodles were kind of undercooked but the overall dish was decent. Would come again! read more

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Came here on a Sunday evening for dinner after making a reservation. There was plenty of seating available, and we got seated after waiting briefly. We ordered the Goi Ga Nuang (grilled chicken salad) and 2 crepes, including a vegan one. The server came around to refill water, and the restaurant had a few tables around us seated with dim lighting and a calm ambiance. read more

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Em has become our go-to vietnamese place in Brooklyn. Pho is really solid, as is my favorite Bun Thit Nuong - really flavorful pork, well cooked noodles. I also had their special spicy noodle dish last week which they had just introduced, and it was fantastic. My only complaint is they don't have a spring-roll-add-on option to their Bun Thit Nuong, which seems pretty standard at most Vietnamese places. Their service is always very pleasant and fast, and the seating area is nice though nothing special. Definitely recommend if you're craving vietnamese in north brooklyn. read more

Authentic beef pho noodle soup. Great on a cold day and beautiful ambience. They have a generous portion and the beef wasn't overcooked because it cooked in the broth as it's being served. They also give traditional toppings like jalepeno, bean sprouts and cilantro on the side. Prices aren't too bad. Would go back again and try a different soup or entree. read more

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Soothing, zen atmosphere with incredible chicken wings, watermelon cooler slushie, and beef pho. Can't wait to come back and have all of this again, plus the spring rolls and noodle dishes. The watermelon cooler is a must get, like you're on an island, lazing on the beach... 5 stars!!!! read more

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Came here for dinner on a rainy night. It was cute and comfortable inside and the food was delicious! I'll definitely be back to try other items on the menu. Docking a star because the service wasn't very attentive or particularly kind. We had two different waiters and they both seemed pretty detached and like they didn't want to be there. It also took us a while to get their attention so we could ask for the check which was a bit annoying. read more

Nothing is better than a hot bowl of pho on a freezing winter night! My group ordered the Hu Tieu Kho (dry noodles) , Pho Bo, and Ngheu Xao Bo (clams). The clams had a ton of flavor (a bit on the sweeter side). My pho was good and the beef was really tender. The Hu Tieu Kho was a hit with my group as well. I would note that this is definitely on the pricier side for Viet food. Overall, a solid option if you're in the area though. read more

Em Vietnamese Bistro - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Solid Vietnamese food! Everything we ate was great and I can see this being a staple place for people in the area. Staff was great and attentive and the restaurant itself was clean. Also a good restaurant for solo diners, as shown in the attached photo. Plenty of bar-style seating apart from the actual bar area. read more

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The food is amazing and I think this is my favorite spot for banh xeo! Always perfectly crispy and delicious. The staff is also super friendly and attentive. read more

Em Vietnamese Bistro - Banh xeo - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

i really wanted to like this, place, and want to support local business, but I did not enjoy my recent takeaway lunch. I ordered a grilled pork chop on rice, which came with a generous amount of rice and some sliced cukes and sad tomato slices. The gristly meat was impossible to cut through with the plastic implements. It was even a chore with my own metal utensils. I gave up, picking up the meat with my fingers like a Neanderthal. I really expected more for a $20 lunch special. I'll stick with the better-priced and higher quality Diem Eatery in BH for my Vietnamese meals. read more

Em Vietnamese Bistro - Grilled pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My party and I had a great experience from service, drinks, and of course the food. The staff was very knowledgeable with the entire menu. We tried all of the frozen drinks series and they were delicious, highlighting the liquor while smoothly complimented by the fruit of choice. The staff recommended the clams and banh xeo to share and try the signature pho soup with their home made rice noodles. The clams were fresh buttery sweet, banh xeo was refreshing with the mix of vegetable and textures, and the pho noodle soup was rich with flavor that pair perfectly with wider homemade rice noodles. The atmosphere is welcoming and can comfortably accommodate larger parties to solo diners. Their bar display really capture the elegant and fun of the DUMBO Brooklyn area. read more

Em Vietnamese Bistro - Party meal - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

YUM! Such good Vietnamese food in such a cute restaurant. We got mussels and tofu vermicelli noodles and both were amazing. The restaurant is right near the water and timeout market. It's a great option if you want a quieter and calmer place to eat. Service was great. Super fast and efficient. Would totally come back again! read more

Em Vietnamese Bistro - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Em Vietnamese Bistro has just done everything really well! While the Pho Bo was easily my favorite dish the wings and the Pho Ga also stood up to the test! The broths were so flavorful and deep that I couldn't stop eating! The vibe inside is very modern and very cozy which added to the whole experience. The servers were awesome and super friendly! Walk over the Brooklyn bridge and make a pit stop here you won't be disappointed! read more

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I went to Em last weekend for lunch. The restaurant was packed, and parties kept trying to walk in and being told about the long wait! We got lucky walking in at the exact right time. The space is nicely decorated, open and bright, with a lot of counter seating along the edges for walk ins. I tried the following dishes: Pho Ga (2/5): I did not like this pho. The broth was weak and not flavorful. The spices were not well imparted into the broth. The noodles were fine, and the chicken was fine. I would not order this again. Com Ga Nuong (4.5/5): This was an excellent com ga nuong. The chicken was cooked perfectly and was so tender and flavorful. The rice was also. really tasty. My one issue with the dish was that the nuoc cham was too sweet and had a too-low ratio of fish sauce to water / sugar for me. Overall, I had a good experience at Em and would return to try other dishes. However, I would not get the pho again. read more

We were surprised to find a Vietnamese restaurant in Dumbo while doing our Sunday walk, we promised that we will visit 'Em Vietnamese Bistro for dinner. Last night was that night, we trek to Dumbo on a rainy Saturday night. The place has a modern design and is spacious, we were seated at the back for the table for two. There are 2 pages of the menu, one for food and the other for drinks such as cocktails, wines, and local beers. We ordered the following dishes to share: 1. Crispy Vietnamese Spring Rolls made with pork, shrimp, carrots, glass noodles, onion, taro & wood-ear mushrooms, served with dipping sauce and lettuce. (We love wrapping our crispy rolls with lettuce before dunking it into the sauce). 2. Ly's chicken wings; Vietnamese Style fried chicken wings with garlic butter nuoc mam sauce topped with scallion and cilantro 3. Saigon-style lemongrass pork chops served with nuoc mam, cha (Vietnamese pork cake with mushrooms and vermicelli) over broken rice garnished with cucumbers, tomato, scallion oil, pickled carrots & daikon 4. Bo Kho (beef stew) Chef Ly's hearty take on the classic Southern Vietnamese Style Beef Stew featuring premium "gold coin" beef shank, lemongrass, ginger, coconut juice, onion, carrots, basil, and a touch of dairy. It's Beef Bourguignon made in Vietnamese Style. Served with Banh Mi on the side for dipping. The dishes came in a timely fashion and were freshly made. The beef stew stood out, it was flavorful, the meat melted in our mouths, and probably our newest favorite Vietnamese dish. With the delicious food, friendly customer service, and price point, this visit is not our last! read more

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This inviting clean bistro offers delicious food and drinks. Most importantly, the service was top-notch. If other hosts are as professional as our was (Kenny), what more can you wish for? Great food and service, attention to details without being overbearing, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The menu offers a variety of flavorful dishes, each prepared with fresh ingredients and authentic Vietnamese flavors. Rice with seafood, fried calamari, frozen cocktails - everything was perfect. Highly recommended for anyone craving a satisfying meal with a side of excellent hospitality! read more

For the price of a bowl of beef pho which is close to $20, I would have expected more beef and also more noodles. I'm usually not a big eater but even I found this bowl of noodles to be way too small of a portion size. In fact, I was still hungry after my meal. My fiancé finished his so quick because the portion size was so small. I've gone to other Vietnamese restaurants that charge less and also give way more noodles and toppings. This bowl of beef pho only had a few slices of beef for topping. If you want any additional toppings, you have to pay extra. I think it's a bit insane given the price of the bowl already. Taste wise, I also thought it wasn't anything special and have eaten much better pho at other restaurants. Overall, I felt the beef pho here was very lacking. Probably wouldn't be coming back here. Honestly a bummer given this place has such high reviews! read more

Em Vietnamese Bistro - PHO BO - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York