Cute little spot! The special pho was absolutely delicious! It hit the spot for me. Broth was amazing , the meat was tender. The staff where nice. read more

We had a craving for Pho and found this place Small restaurant with a simple menu of Vietnamese sandwiches and noodles The broth for the pho is fantastic; great care was taken to generate a rich clean flavor The brisket was very tender The beef balls on par with most other pho places Crispy spring rolls were great, but could have used a meatier stuff IMO 2h street parking out front read more

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The food here is absolutely delicious! Fresh ingredients, rich flavors, and beautifully presented dishes. The pho was flavorful and comforting, and the spring rolls were fresh and tasty. Highly recommend this place for anyone who loves authentic Vietnamese cuisine! read more

Yummy beef pho! The broth is amazing. Great for takeout and also there are a few tables for dining in. Service was nice and quick. Only downside is I ordered a lemon/lime sparkling drink for $4 and it was served in an itty bitty coffee cup. The cup should be twice the size IMO. However, the pho was good value for the money. read more

Em Vietnamese Kitchen - Beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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A nice down to earth Vietnamese restaurant. The soup base is slightly different from traditional. Overall a good one to go to read more

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Their food is pretty good. The broth is really tasty and is not heavy at all. The only thing is the staff was a little confusing and was zoned out. We ordered the wings and a kind of drink and double checked with her, but she didn't put the wings in our order. Also, she ordered the wrong drink for my friend. Overall, the food is recommended for sure. Need to train their staff a little bit well. read more

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This place can be easy to miss if you're walking along 86th Street since it is small but this place packs a punch when it comes to their flavors and creativity. The place is small with about 5-6 tables but they do a lot of takeout orders. I sat down after a run along the bay and ordered the beef pho (pho bo) and also the pineapple express smoothie drink. The $5 drink was small but super flavorful with hints of ginger in there. It was refreshing for sure but of course it went down so fast. The pho itself was super rich and hearty and hit the spot on a semi cold day. There was a good amount of beef in there and the flavor was balanced throughout the dish. The overall experience was great and the server who was also working the counter was very attentive to everyone considering how small the place is. The prices are a bit higher for this type of cuisine compared to other places but it was still a good place to enjoy a nice casual afternoon meal. read more

Em Vietnamese Kitchen - The Pineapple Express - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came for sit down dinner around 6pm on a Friday night. It's a small space with mainly 3 tables and a window bar seating. We came in for a quick meal and ordered the wings, pho bo and the Em signature noodle bowl. Broths were distinctly different as the Em signature bowl (Hu tieu) had a cleaner taste coming from the leek. Both were extremely good and tasty. Chicken wings were saucy and I enjoyed the hint of fish sauce used in the dish. I would recommend this app to try. Overall, small space, quick service, and noodles are comforting and at a decent price for the quality. Would come back to try their banh mis and other appetizers! read more

Em Vietnamese Kitchen - Pho Bo Em - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I'm offended. I was kicked out of the restaurant halfway through my meal because they were closing. The girl never told us we had to get out before their closing time nor tell us upon arrival that it might be a rush to dine in. We would've ordered takeout if we knew in advance. We sat less than 30min. I'll give a timeline. 7:55 pm I arrive requesting a table for two. The girl told me to wait 5min so she can clear out this table with dirty dishes. They had a countertop against the window that I wouldn't have wanted to sit in but would've wanted to be offered to sit there. Then there's two tables full of takeout bags and random restaurant stock that could've equated to 6-8 more seats. Anyway we sat and ordered very soon. We weren't even given utensils or water until after we ordered. I asked for hot tea but she said they only have hot water. Ok but they didn't have enough of that either because I saw her pour some cold lemon water into our cups. The water came out room temp, not even warm. My dad and I each got a main order plus spring rolls to share. The girl took our order without writing it down and had to come back to clarify. It's only three items... 8:11 pm (according to the timestamp from my photo of this) My bahn mi arrives. Dad's pho arrived one minute before mine. We both start eating right away. 8:13 pm Spring roll arrives. 8:16 pm Girl comes up telling us they're closing. I said ok and checked my phone because I couldn't hear if she meant 4min or 14min. If it was 4 then wow they're giving us an advanced warning when the signs say 8:30 close. 8:21 pm Girl comes up again saying they're closed. This time she didn't walk away. I look back at her and asked, "do you want us to pay or do you want us to leave?" She didn't answer my question and just said they're closed and asked if I want to pack my food. At that point I was only 1/3 into my bahn mi. I'm like, "if you want us to leave now then ofc I can't finish. I'll have to pack this." So she proceeded to get our food packed and gave the check. We're annoyed that the girl didn't tell us upon arrival that there's not enough time to sit down and eat. A lot of restaurants tell customers about last order cut off times. Even then they'd let people finish their food. I don't like how we were kicked out because it's not like we were stalling. Upon normal course of eating we'd probably would've left in 10min anyway. Why need to rush us? From telling us to get out to getting us the check and packed food took another 5min. The girl is slow and it looks like she's struggling the manage the tiny restaurant as the only wait staff. During the short time I was there, she only had to deal with 5 customers (2 tables) and 4 takeout order pickups. Everytime someone came in or asked for something, it felt like she had to scramble to finish what was on her hands before scrambling to get to the new request. The only items on our table to be cleared were: one bowl, one basket, two chopsticks, two spoons, two cups, two napkins. This isn't a big burden or hurdle to closing. Our table also had a patch of dried hoisin sauce that wasn't properly wiped before we sat. Ok if the girl wasn't feeling well or it's really not her day or there's some emergency reason to close then I would've been ok to be told so. I don't recall seeing anyone on Yelp comment about their service so idk if it's a one off situation. Regardless it was an unpleasant experience where my dad said we're never coming back again. --- comments on the food Spring roll. It came out piping hot but the flavor of the filling to the texture of the wrapper to the flavor of the sauce, none of it tasted good. They only gave two small leaves of lettuce to go with the four spring rolls. I never get why restaurants are stingy like that. Bahn mi dac biet. I guess it was better to get this "deluxe" version with marinated pork. The veggies were bright and fresh. The most important aspect to me was the bread. I like how the bread is soft and pillowy with a slight toast making it warm upon arrival. I would've been open to coming back for the bahn mi if it wasn't for the service but now nah. Hu Tieu Em. Dad got this and was ok with the broth. He didn't like how the noodles were undercooked, it only came with two shrimp, and the pork rib was not fresh (he literally didn't eat any of it). read more

Em Vietnamese Kitchen - Bahn mi dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Happened to be in the area and asked my friend out for dinner. He suggested "Em's" and I'm like okayyy. Walk in, temp check, contact info. Got seated, washed hands, and proceeded to order. Apps: Spring rolls, tasty - wrap with lettuce and pickled veggies Drinks: Pineapple smoothie - refreshing but the trick is to let it melt for a bit so you can slurp it all up with your straw. Mains: Banh Mi Dac Biet & Pho Consensus - Banh Mi is tasty and everything you expect. I added some Sriracha for some spice, in case the jalapeno doesn't do it for you. The Pho...the broth! Delicious!! Totally come back for my pho craving evenings. Was told they're opening in Dumbo soon. Can't wait! read more

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a decent viet restaurant - the owner comes up with new dishes every now and then and the flavors are there. I enjoy their bahn mi and their pork sausage rolls. the chicken pho (pho ga) is my fav and it's a good place to dine with friends and family. read more

Satisfying for dinner on a cold rainy night. I was pleasantly surprised of the depth the broth had. It was piping hot and you could see the oils which you know will be a good broth. It is a fairly small bowl for the price. There was a good amount of meats with garnishes and basil and bean sprouts on the side. The broth filled me up and not the meats and the noodles. Fairly small restaurant. Would love to come back see what their banh mi has to offer. read more

Em Vietnamese Kitchen - Pho Bo Em - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Just ordered dinner for my family from here. Waited an hour to pick it up and bring home to find they messed up my order. My order included 2 Banh Mi Dac Biets and they gave me only 1 and a beef one. All they were willing to do was refund me 1 Banh Mi for the mess-up which they did but that did not save my dinner. Also, the beef sandwich had very raw onions and a sharp bone in it! Very poor quality control. Will not ever be spending a dime here again. read more

The cozy environment, tasty food, speedy service, and minimal wait time make me want to return. read more

Em Vietnamese Kitchen - a bowl of noodles with chopsticks - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I heard good things about Em's so I decided to come check it out. I got the #1 as the person working there said it was the most popular. I'm used to the super asian viet places and this is def different. Price wise this was $9.80 after tax whereas 8th Ave is closer ~$8. This place doesn't toast the bread as much so it's not as crunchy. I think this place definitely feels healthier as they give a lot more carrots and radishes. I think it really depends on how you like your viet bread but I would say this is a more modern take on it. They do accept credit card which is awesome! Cute environment to dine in as well. read more

Em Vietnamese Kitchen - #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food here is delicious and very authentic. I like that they have very traditional dishes but also really cool more modern twists. These were the best bahn mis ive ever had and the price point is amazing. Some of the cheapest Vietnamese food I've had. The vegan egg rolls were delicious as well and their smoothies are very refreshing. Our delivery came earlier than expected and everything was still fresh. Would highly recommend. read more

Em Vietnamese Kitchen - Bang mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This cute little cafe is tucked in along an area of non-restaurants, so it might be hard to fine if you're not deliberately going there. It gave super family friendly yet hip and modern vibes compared to your usual pho places. Em actually has way more banh mi selections than pho! Eating a crunchy crumbly sandwich in front of someone isn't exactly my type of thing, (although I wish it was if I wasn't so messy) so I settled on their pho. The Hu Tieu Em ($11) was a non-beef pho, having shrimp and a pork rib as its protein. I wasn't exactly a fan of this, since the broth taste was somewhat gingery and too bland tasting. The pork rib (it was plural in the menu but no, it's just one) was a nice surprise and still tasted flavorful albeit a little dry of course! The pho was a unique change but for the price, I'd still rather get beef. The Pho Bo Em ($13) was your traditional beef pho, and it was quite heavy on the broth flavor compared to other places. I personally really like their soft and tender beef here. This place isn't bad for a pho fix, and I personally am curious about their banh mi selections for future visits! read more

Em Vietnamese Kitchen - Hu Tieu Em #1 ($11) - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here a few times during the covid. Was craving Vietnamese food; looked up the nearest open restaurant and found this place. Came here on: 5/23, 6/7, 7/11 with hubby. 5/23- 1 summer roll + 1 vegan spring roll (Cha Gio Chay) + 2 orders Pho Bo Em (Beef pho) with Short Rib (additional $8) Love the packaging!!!- cute boxes for the appetizers and plastic bowl for the noodles. The soy bean sprouts and basil came with sliced jalapenos (not all Vietnamese restaurants have jalapenos anymore)! I ordered vegan spring rolls because I couldn't eat the regular spring rolls which have shrimp in it. The vegan spring rolls is soooo crispy! The lettuce + sauce (there is an option for vegetarian fish sauce upon request) comes with pickled daikon+carrots. They are very refreshing and crisp. I love it! The pho were okay- almost couldn't finish it but the short ribs were very tender. 6/7- 1 Cha Gio Chay (vegan) + 1 Cha Gio (spring rolls) + Mien Ga (chicken pho) + Hu Tieu Em Noodle (pork rib, shrimp, chives in pork broth pho) Hubby said the regular spring roll tasted like a chinese egg roll- nothing special. Hubby then tasted mine (vegan) and said yes it's more crispier. The phos are okay. We chose different from last time just so that we could say we tried 99% of the phos. 7/11- 1 Cha Gio Chay (vegan) + 2 Banh Mi Dac Biet (Deluxe version of our classic Vietnamese sandwich with banana leaf pork (cha lua), nem nuong (marinated pork), house made pate, Vietnamese mayonnaise, cucumber, cilantro, pickled carrots & daikon) I have to have the vegan spring rolls every time I go here because it is soooo DELISH! The banh mi was okay. The cha lua looked and tasted like ham. Thin slices of pork. I didn't see what the nemnuong was (thought by the description it would be 2 types of pork in the sandwich) but it seems like one? The Vietnamese mayo was a surprise (I never had it in my banh mi before) but still yummy. Hubby doesn't like mayo so he just pretended he didn't taste it. I think the mayo gave it extra moisture so the sandwich isn't too dry; but for people that dislike mayo- I don't think they would like it and have to request to remove it. read more

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Great food! Great portion as well. The restaurant was very clean and I did a take out order that was ready within 10 minutes. Everything was fresh and tasted great. I got a sandwich and it was extremely affordable and I definitely recommend this place! read more

I had been craving pho for weeks and it became such a challenge to find a vietnamese store open or any restaurant at all during this pandemic. I am so fortunate to have found Em. Before calling them, I've called at least 7 other vietnamese restaurants. I feel so thankful for them staying open during this time where most places are not even open except from fast food chains like MCD and DD. I also understand I should not be picky during a time like this and should not leave the house just because I wanted certain foods. FYI I left the house for an emergency and needed food so I looked up vietnamese restaurants around me. Now the actual review of the food: I ordered two of the beef noodle soup (Pho Bo Em) with the short rib as a add-on ($7) and it only took 10 minutes for my order to be out. The taste is very different from the pho I normally get but in a good way. It kind of reminds me of pho bar in Chinatown. The beef is super tender. Everything is all good except for some reason I felt pretty bloated midway through my meal. read more

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I was surprised to read that a celebrated restaurant critic called this little Vietnamese eatery in our sleepy neighborhood of Bensonhurst a gem in a city so densely populated with Vietnamese restaurants. I was excited to read about the skills of the restaurateurs behind a kitchen so close to where I grew up. Ligaya Mishan does a wonderful job telling the story of the owners and how the restaurant came to be. Though this article and other press hits for this place highlight the soup, the menu was dominated by banh mi options with just a couple of soup options, leading me to believe this was more of a banh mi shop than one for soup. While I was pleased they had a couple of vegetarian options on the menu, there were none for soup or entrees, so I had to order the vegetarian banh mi. Disappointingly, this sandwich tasted like such an afterthought. There were no marinated vegetables or proteins-- just a fried egg to go along with the radish, carrots, mayo, cilantro and mayo that come with all banh mi. The bread it came on was fresh, but the sandwich lacked flavor and so I kept adding hoisin sauce and sriracha to make each bite more flavorful. I thought my sandwich might've been bland due to the lack of meat but my partner ordered the Banh Mi Em and also found it unexciting. The vegan spring rolls we shared were too forgettable to really comment on. The prices were right though, so we really didn't spend a lot for the two of us. Why this place is lauded as much as it is will continue to be a headscratcher for me. read more

Em Vietnamese Kitchen - Vegetarian banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Updated: 2020 I don't often update reviews unless my eating experience was completely "reinvigorated" in goodness. At EM, I did. So did my son, who is now in love with their short rib pho. (That kid knows how to eat... AND spend my $$). Dined in a few times over the Summer, Fall and Winter. Tried & retried a few previously failed items and really glad we did. Short Rib Pho - A Must! Spend the extra $$, it's totally worth it. The spring rolls are still tasty, Viet coffee is strong, smoothies are fresh and their banh-mi are much better eaten in. We look forward to eating here again. read more

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After seeing a FB video of someone eating a Banh Mi, I instantly had a craving for one. This spot was walkable distance from my place so I figured I'd give it a go. Note that this review is strictly for the banh mi only. I plan to try their other goodies at a later time. The Banh Mi was overall good, not the best I've ever had but it hit the spot. The bread was soft and well toasted. It was loaded with lots of meats and pickled veggies. The only thing I did feel like it was missing was a bit more pate and mayo. If it had that it woulda been a solid Banh Mi. read more

Em Vietnamese Kitchen - Banh Mi Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We had the Hu Tieu and Pho Bo and they were both really, really good. Exactly what we were looking for. The all important broth in each was light, but complex with herbs and scallions. Deeply flavorful, but refreshing on a hot day. The noodles were properly cooked, properly textured, and the shrimp and pork in the Hu Tieu, and beef in the Pho Bo was generous enough, without being overloaded. It was completely satisfying. We also ordered a bahn mi to go, to eat later, because we knew it would be good, We didn't get around to eating it until several hours later, and by then the bread had steamed a bit from the hot ingredients, and been refrigerated for a while, so we can't speak to the quality of the bread. The variety of pork was very tasty, the carrots and daikon were superb, and the mayo was just right. I feel guilty that I didn't treat the bread with the respect it probably deserved, given the care they put into everything else. I will go back to get another sandwich and eat it right away to make amends. The ambiance is not much Basic diner. Don't get dressed up and take a date there to impress them. I don't care because I went for the food and am impressed and grateful when people care about what they cook. The two people working there were very kind, and attentive. You couldn't ask for more, given the type of place it is. read more

Em Vietnamese Kitchen - Pho Bo - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This neighborhood is fortunate to have Em! I now usually live in Manhattan and have access to a variety of cuisines, and thanks to Em, I can still enjoy Vietnamese cuisine in South Brooklyn, which is rare in this area. Not only does its mere existence add to the cultural diversity of the neighborhood, but the food is genuinely good, and the environment is pleasant. My family has come here at least 20 times (I introduced them!). Having ordered all of the appetizers, the Pho Bo Em, Hu Tieu Em, Pho Go, Suon Kho, half the Banh Mi sandwiches (I've never seen so many kinds of Banh Mi before) and some of the smoothies, I can tell you that you can't go wrong with this place and its flavorful and filling dishes. Highly recommend the Cha Gio and Banh Mi Bo Sandwich. My brother personally isn't a huge fan of the Banh Mi Em sandwich--banana leaf pork may not fit everyone's palate--but I liked it, and he usually orders the Banh Mi Bacon Egg Cheese sandwich. I also just learned they have their own website. They deliver without overdoing the packaging and utensils and use their own employees. Takes a bit long though, expected 55-65 minutes but ended up being 75 when I ordered off GrubHub. It was better the second time, when I ordered directly from their site. read more

Honestly, for good, solid, local Chinese or Vietnamese food I would have never thought to travel towards the "outer reaches" of Bensonhurst near Dyker Heights, but here lies a hidden gem of a Vietnamese restaurant tucked away on an unassuming stretch of 86th Street. I speak of their location as though they are situated at the edge of the galaxy, but if you're used to associating good Bensonhurst Asian food with a restaurant underneath the D line train tracks, then yes, it really is out there. I found Em Vietnamese, where else in this day and age, on the internet after reading multiple reviews in the NY Times and again in Eater NY. First, I asked myself, when does the NY Times ever review a restaurant in Bensonhurst? Second, if they took the time to write a lengthy review ... AND it was a positive one, then I MUST visit this establishment. We came by on a recent Friday evening at 7pm and, we really expected the restaurant to be buzzing with customers, as any well-received restaurant is, but it was crickets when we walked by. It must have been the wrong restaurant. It can't be ... but it was. We were guessing the rave reviews didn't cause a mass hysteria for once in NYC or either it had died down or no one really read them, but either way, we were sort of glad we were the only ones ... for now. We walked into the very small restaurant and seated ourselves since there were no other customers. However, within minutes a few other couples walked in, as though they had read our minds that it was the right time to drop by. One obvious observation throughout our meal was that the restaurant was quiet, almost uncomfortably at times, even with 8 people inside. Even with pop music in the background, every word spoken could be heard, so we basically had to talk really low or whisper during our meal. For such a small restaurant, we were actually surprised at how many different items they did have on the menu. There were some appetizers, pho noodle bowls, quite a few different banh mi sandwiches, two rice entrees and drinks and smoothies. Having done our homework, we were ready to order the second we walked in. Although the Banh Mi sandwiches were raved about, especially the Banh Mi Burger and the Banh Mi Bacon Egg & Cheese, we ended up not ordering it and went with pho instead .... well because it was pho weather. Can't argue with what the mind and body want. CHA GIO - CRISPY VIETNAMESE SPRING ROLLS MADE WITH PORK, SHRIMP, CARROTS, GLASS NOODLE, ONION, TARO & WOOD-EAR MUSHROOMS (4) - Solid spring rolls. They were super crunchy and tasty, but they weren't anything spectacular. Our hunger might have resulted in being a little bias, but they were good. HU TIEU EM - EM'S SIGNATURE SOUP NOODLE WITH SHRIMP, PORK RIBS, CHIVES, SCALLIONS, CILANTRO & GLUTEN-FREE RICE NOODLES PHO GA - VIETNAMESE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP FOR THE SOUL FEATURING GLUTEN-FREE RICE NOODLES, FRESH SHREDDED CHICKEN STRIPS, SCALLIONS, ONIONS, AND CILANTRO. - They were some of the best pho bowls we probably ever had. Honestly, it's hard to really rave about pho because it's such a simple noodle bowl. I haven't been to many restaurants where the pho was incredibly memorable, but it absolutely was here. The broth for both weren't too oily, but yet they were so flavorful. The flavor of the soup just seeped into every ingredient, specifically the noodles. The noodles were also perfectly cooked - silky smooth - and there was a lot of it. I loved that they didn't skimp on anything as there was plenty of meat in both. You can't go wrong with either. MANGO TANGO - AN ENERGETIC FRESH MANGO SMOOTHIE SPIKED WITH CONDENSED MILK AND VIETNAMESE YOGURT. IF YOU LOVE MANGOS, YOU'LL WANT THIS - In their description they state "If you love mangos, you'll want this" ... and they were so right. It tasted like I was literally biting into a mango, but in smoothie form. It was addictive and had me wondering "How do they not own a bubble tea shop?" THE GREEN DREAM - I can't comment too much of this smoothie, but my wife loved it. I took a few sips of it. It was light, refreshing, but maybe could have used a little more flavor? This Vietnamese restaurant is not your daddy's Vietnamese restaurant with the same old local generic menu that all Vietnamese restaurants use in NYC. They limited their menu to just the right number of items and, to their credit, nailed the ones we ordered. Not only was the food delicious, but the smoothies were the real shocker. Even if you don't come here for the delicious pho, grab yourself a mango smoothie to go. Everything is reasonably priced compared to other restaurants, so don't be surprised if you want to order the entire menu. read more

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First time trying this place and ordered the hu tieu em noodles. The noodles came with shrimp, egg and a pork rib. The broth was good but the portion was on smaller side. Overall the food was good and I would like to try their banh mi sandwiches next time. read more

Em Vietnamese Kitchen - Hu Tieu Em Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I would've never thought that this Em was the same people behind the DUMBO location that has a cult following, but it is! In fact, this is the older location. I'm always looking for good banh mi in south Brooklyn, and passed by this place on a drive. I stopped in to see if they had any menus and they just gave me a business card with their website (em-restaurant.com). Prices are reasonable, and their online ordering system is great. Got a Banh Mi Dac Biet for myself (their deluxe classic banh mi), picked up the Pho Bo Em (with filet mignon) for my folks, and a pork/shrimp/mushroom spring roll order to share. The banh mi was pretty good. Definitely didn't taste like any other banh mi I've had before on account of the banana leaf pork and the housemade pate. The bread even was a cut above. Very good, but could've used more spice (just a few jalapenos haphazardly thrown in). Also be warned that it doesn't used shredded pork like your typical banh mi in Brooklyn, so the texture is different. The Pho was very good, with very rare beef. Though the portion size was a little small. Lots of pork, but not a lot of noodles. The spring rolls were very good. I also got their mango/passionfruit smoothie. It was called the Summer of '69, so how could I not? Felt very summery without being overbearingly sweet. I did a pickup order, which is an option on their site. You just have to call them and they'll bring it out to your car. Super convenient to have a bus stop right out front. Would definitely order from them again! read more

This review is for delivery only! I just attended a great Yelp Elite Event at a Vietnamese restaurant and really was in the mood to eat again. I didn't try the Pho at the event and decided this was the night. I felt a bit adventurous and ordered the Hiu Tieu Em: a delicious pork rich broth ( pork rib was nestled inside the container of broth) that consisted of shrimp, pork, cilantro, chives, egg, vermicelli noodles and bean sprouts. The Pho was packaged nicely: 2 air tight containers where one housed the broth the other shrimp, chives, etc. The bean sprouts were packaged separately with a wedge of lime and two slices of jalapeños ( took the curl right out of my curls). The Pho was extremely tasty and packed with above ingredients. The only drawback were the shrimps; they tasted frozen or supermarket shrimp. There were only two pieces and yes they were nice size but not wow shrimp. ( sorry lost one star for it) The Pho came with two side sauces: one was a spicy hoisin the other sriracha. My throat warned me to add just one. The hoisin won! Thirty minutes later and I was breathing very well.. lol. I ordered the iced Tiger ginger which was refreshingly delicious: ginger tea with organic honey and lemon. Em serves a variety of Pho, rolls, smoothies and other delectables. The Pho's are reasonably priced and portion is hearty. The delivery was prompt and driver was friendly. I will explore other types of Pho ( this is my 2nd adventure, I've had Wagamama's) and dine in Em at a future time. Right now I'm drinking my iced ginger tea and my throat is very happy! read more

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The beef phở was excellent. Really clean broth with strong beef flavors, paired with tender cuts of beef and beef balls makes for a delicious and comforting bowl of phở. You might see flecks of meat in the broth when you are eating this, this is normal as the hot broth is poured over the raw beef right before service. This process will often cause small flecks of meat to be in the otherwise clean and clear broth. We also had the chicken wings. Cooked perfectly so the meat is juicy and tender with some crunch on the outside. The sauce is a sweet and sour chili sauce that is really addicting. Definitely worth ordering. I also had their salted lemonade. It typically tastes like Gatorade, but this location made theirs very Salty. Overall, a really good place for phở and chicken wings. Would definitely revisit to try other items on the menu. read more

Em Vietnamese Kitchen - Beef phở - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Em has multiple locations with this one being limited in seating and is more for take out. The food is traditional Viet fare with some unique items. They have a wide varity of Banh Mi's. The food is very good and I liked my Banh Mi very much. I'd definitely would come back to try some of the other Banh Mi's read more

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4.75 / 5!! My friends come here frequently and I always get the Pho Bo Em and it's a decent portion size and the beef is SOOOOOOOOO tender. The pho broth definitely has a different taste than every other pho place, but still really rich in flavor so don't expect a traditional broth. The smoothies are also a lovely addition to have with your meal. Large portions and a refreshing treat on the side. My best friend raves about the summer of '69 and never fails to get one when we go. I also love summer of '69, castaway, and green dream - all really thicc, not too sweet, perfectly made smoothies. I had to take off 0.5 stars for the spring rolls, I just don't think the filling works for me. But the crisp and sauce are on point. Everything else here outshines the spring rolls! read more

Em Vietnamese Kitchen - Pho Bo Em and The Castaway smoothie - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I only ate here once and I like to believe the Pho Broth used to taste authentic as it takes many hours to get that delicious aroma and taste from bone broth. After eating my first Pho Bo here, the broth just taste an express broth made with bullion cubes and lot's of it. I can feel that excess MSG pumping through my veins. They do use quality ingredients for the Pho Bo. The spring rolls didn't taste like anything and it looked like it was stuff with too much of something. Since the business expanded I have to assume the owner isn't there anymore to control the quality and is prioritizing quick profits resulting in mediocre food. I would not order the same thing again but I'm still interested in trying their other dishes like banh mi and their shaking beef as the photos look enticing. read more

Ordered the beef bah mi had around 75% of the sandwich. Everything was going fine until later that night I had a really upset stomach, and then the next day I woke up with a diarrhea. So far today is 2/5/2025 and I'm still trying to recover from the sickness. read more

Overall: 4/5 Small viet place with pho and banh mi. Average food, pricing, service. Just average. Venue: 3/5 6 tables, small place. When I went on a Saturday evening there was no wait. Service: 4/5 Average. Upside is they spoke Chinese to me, so +1 star for hiring Chinese people Value: 3/5 Prices are fairly standard for pho in NYC but portion size was small. Food: 3/5 Wasn't bad, but didn't stand out either. So pretty average. read more

Em Vietnamese Kitchen - Their signature noodle soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The BEST Pho in NYC! My roommate and I go here at least twice a month, cute atmosphere on the inside and also make a yummy vermicelli, and it's a pretty big portion! Tastes very fresh door-dashed too! read more

I ordered the beef Banh mi and my stomach has been hurting for the past 3 days. I've been on a soft fruit and vegetable diet those few days. Something was in that Bah mi because my stomach is not well. I will never order here again. read more

Em Vietnamese has the best pho I've had in years. It's super affordable, considering how generous they are with portions and the rising food costs across the city. They have two locations, I prefer the Bay Ridge location for a quick bowl of pho and the Dumbo location for a romantic dinner. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, don't worry because the staff is knowledgeable and the menu is well labeled. read more

Hands down the best cooked pho noodles in NYC. Perfectly al dente which can be very tricky with rice noodles going into hot broth to retain its chewy texture while still absorbing the flavors of the broth without becoming gummy. The broth itself was very well seasoned with depth of flavor that you can tell took a long time to make. Banh mi was fantastic especially the homemade pate read more

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I used to order from this restaurant and decided to order today. Inflation sucks. It's literally 3 big bites of noodles and 3 thin slices of meat for almost $14. Crazy huh. Probably not ordering again. Also, it's a lot of msg read more

Em Vietnamese Kitchen - Pho Bo Em - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York