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My companion and I met up for dinner at Huong Xuan. We didn't have a reservation, but they accommodated us as walk-ins. She has dietary restrictions, so there was a limit to what we could order, but I went with the Marinated Beef Cubes over Salad (good but not extraordinary). She had vegetables stir-fry, with the sauce on the side, and the spring rolls without shrimp. I used her sauces to doctor my meal a bit because my dish needed a pop of flavor. This restaurant is a good choice for folks who are looking for a fast and easy meal in Jackson Heights. The prices are reasonable and the restaurant's clean.
Formerly known as Thai Son, this spot has always been a favorite of mine since I used to live in the neighborhood. When I heard they reopened, I was excited to return to my old stomping ground and they did not disappoint. They've added a ton of new items to the menu, and everything tastes just as good as before, if not even more flavorful. It's comforting to see that the quality and flavors I loved are still there, with even more options to enjoy. If you're planning to drive, just a heads up that parking in the area can be very difficult. Otherwise, it's absolutely worth the visit, especially if you're a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time.
Cuisine: 6 Service: 6 Decor: 5 Value: 8 Overall: 6 First, I'll start by saying that I'm happy to see a long time restaurant like Thai Son come back after being missing in action for a while. They are part of the neighborhood and I'm sure locals are happy they can dine here again. Unfortunately, there is probably a good reason why I have chosen to eat at Pho Bang over the years rather than Thai Son. It's a small gap, but a noticeable one. Spring Rolls (7/10) - Very crispy but too small and needs more filling. Beef Pho (7/10) - Broth was light with a tinge of sweetness. Noodles and beef were fine. Grilled Pork (5/10) - Very dry and tough. Not enough flavor as well. Grilled Chicken (7/10) - Pretty decent, but still not as flavorful as others. Bo Luc Luc (6/10) - Beef was somewhat tough. Flavor needs more garlic. Banh Mi (5/10) - Boring sandwich with lack of filling. It's not a bad restaurant and I would eat certain things here. However, it wouldn't be my first choice with Pho Bang so close by. Regardless, I do wish them good luck and stay in the area for another few decades.
Very good Vietnamese food in the area! We shared the veggie fried spring rolls and beef cubes as appetizers. The spring rolls were solid, but the ground tofu inside had an interesting texture. Beef cubes were super tender and delicious, especially with the signature sauce. I got the #6 pho - with beef. It was super flavorful and broth was really good. Would come back!
Hmmm. Been coming here since it was Thai Son. They were closed for a while for "renovation" so it was exciting for me to find out that they had reopened. The pho is still solid. But felt like the soup wasn't hot enough. Got the meat ball special this time, served with rice paper. DELICIOUS. I would rank this place in the upper echelon of Viet food in NYC. Almost comparable to the weat coast
Apparently this place recently reopened under a new name after a fire burned down the old spot. I came here for dinner and was seated within five minutes, which was impressively quick. Service throughout was attentive and fast. I started with the fried spring rolls. They were decent, though the filling wasn't as meaty or flavorful as I prefer. For my main dish, I ordered the pork chop with rice. The rice was well cooked with a nice texture, but the pork chop came out a bit too charred for me. The beef noodle soup, on the other hand, was pretty flavorful. The prices are fair, and the portions are generous. I'd come back to try their bánh mì, phở, and other Vietnamese staples.
Saw it was opened again but under a new name. Been missing my pho and rice dishes. We came here for dinner and we were happy again. Got the beef cube over fried rice and #1 across the table. The food is still great. Pho was good as I remembered and the beef cubes over fried rice was tasty and saucy the way I like it. The spring rolls were great too. The staff seems new but one of the old waiters recognized me and we talked it up. The new staff are very nice and the food came out quick. The changes we noticed were the new painted walls. The tables were the same and the set up was the same. Thank god it's opened again. Now I don't have to go all the way to pho bang now. Not saying it's bad but this place is closer to my house.
Had dined at Thai Son before when we went to Elmhurst and wanted authentic Vietnamese. This place still looks exactly the same, only the name has changed. The floor is still slippery The food is still quite good, and filling.
This restaurant never disappoints. We order the small pho, an order of summer rolls and rice crepes with ground pork. The food came all out at the same time, the pho is problem kne of the best in the area. You can tell they take time to make the broth, very well seasoned, clear broth. The slices of beef are thin but just perfect for the hot broth to slightly cook the beef. The summer rola come with a peanut sauce that is nust perfect with a savory flavor and sufficient consistency to dip the rolls and the sauce cljngs on to the rice wrapper. The servers are very quick to take the order, expedite and serve fast. The rice crepes stuffed with ground pork were very good, light but savory dish if you are not very hungry. Overall a great experience. Parking was extremely difficult, i had to leave my car over at woodside avenue about 3 blicks away because of the construction they are doing nearby the restaurant.
Huong Xuan used to be Thai Son, but they recently reopened under a new name after a short absence. I am happy to see them back in business serving up the same delicious dishes. Their pho is great overall (the beef options are the way to go, as I found the pho ga to be somewhat bland). They also have really tasty spring rolls. My only minor critique is that I did bite down on a small piece of bone in one of my spring rolls last time, and some of their grilled meats have some pieces of bone and cartilage, but that doesn't bother me since I know to look out for them (unlike when they're in a spring roll). The staff members are all so kind and attentive, and the restaurant has a very cozy and comfortable vibe. I definitely recommend it!
A no frills Vietnamese spot serving delicious pho and other authentic dishes. We came for lunch and were greeted by friendly staff. The inside is cute and has plenty of seats. My wife had the pho with grilled chicken and I had the Thịt Kho Tàu with rice. We also shared an order of crispy spring rolls. Everything was yummy and hit the spot.
Ate here today after work as a paraprofessional at P.S. 12 Q for dinner feeling quite hungry and wondering what to eat. I had dined in by myself to order and eat which I got the ca kho to (caramelized fish) and it was absolutely delicious. I remember this place used to be Thai Son and it recently got renamed. Anyways, the service there was also attentive and it took awhile to be served on my table and thanks for the sever named Loby to get me started of what to choose and eat and tells me briefly it recently reopened around last week. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time.
Was in Jackson heights and had to swing into this spot, I guess they changed the name from Thái Son but the interior felt exactly the same and the food was as delicious as I remember having 10+ years ago. The service is quick, funny, and friendly. Just an absolute staple, wish the luck with the rebrand.
14 days ago
Our kid loves this menu we order it every time we visit, and the stuff even recognizes us the service very nice and friendly read more
Short review: Would stick with the BBQ or Banh Hoi dishes. Also, a pricey but excellent Ca Kho To (caramel fish casserole). Formerly known as Thai Son/Thái Sơn, and also listed as Hương Xuân in Vietnamese, this is a decent Vietnamese spot that I went to a good while back with a group. The flavors were fine, with this place reminding me more of the spots on Baxter in Manhattan's Chinatown. The inside is casual, and the service was fine. To drink, I had a Soda Sua Hot Ga/Soda Sữa Hột Gà, or soda with yolk and condensed milk, for $5.95. I've had it before, and like before, it's a slightly sweet eggy drink with a bit of fizz. Two of us were there earlier than the rest of the group, so we got an appetizer to share. This was the $7.95 Goi Cuon/Gỏi Cuốn, which came with a choice of either shrimp or tofu, and we went with the former. The sticky rice paper was also filled with the typical veggies and served with a decent peanut sauce, topped with some crushed peanuts. The flavor of the roll was fine, though I wish the peanut sauce was a bit thicker. The other appetizer I tried was new to me, the Goi Tom Du Du/Gỏi Tôm Đu Đủ, which was $10.95 for a small or $18.50 for a large. I believe we got the latter, and it consisted of shrimp with shredded green papaya and peanuts. The shrimp was cut up into smaller pieces, which provided a unique texture along with the crunchier papaya. It was refreshing with a bit of sweetness, thanks to the fish sauce accompaniment. Others enjoyed the Muc Chien Guion/Mực Chiên Giòn, or in short, crispy squid. The dish was similarly priced to the other appetizer, with the small being the same price and the large a bit extra at $18.95. The rest of them enjoyed it, but I can't comment due to my cephalopod allergy, aside from the cucumbers and tomatoes on the bottom. Two of the main dishes were types of Banh Hoi/Bánh Hỏi, and they arrived around the same time. We went with Bo Lui/Bò Lụi and Thit Heo Nuong/Thịt Heo Nướng. The former was $20.50 and consisted of grilled sesame-seasoned beef, while the latter was $18.50 and had grilled pork. As they were banh hoi, both were served with angel hair noodles, lettuce, cucumber, mint leaves, and the obligatory fish sauce. They were both tasty, with a definite preference for the beef, which was tender and juicy with a bit of smokiness. We also added the $20 Nem Nuong/Nem Nướng, but I don't remember much outside of enjoying it like the other BBQ. We also got two types of BBQ, the Ga Nuong/Gà Nướng (chicken) and the Suon Heo Nuong/Sườn Heo Nướng (pork chop). They were both $18.50, and my preference was definitely the pork chop of the two, as I liked how grilled it was with a bit of char. The chicken wasn't bad either. I also appreciated the pickled mustard greens served along with the pork, compared to the scallions and lettuce with the grilled chicken. Outside of that, the chicken was pretty well seasoned. One of the better main dishes was the $20.50 Ca Kho To/Cá kho tộ, or caramel fish casserole. In this case, it was made with salmon, and the flavor was excellent. I wish the portion was a bit larger, but I liked how well-cooked the salmon was, with evenly slightly burnt sections having a ton of flavor. If you don't mind paying a bit more, this was very tasty. There was also the Rau Muong Xao Toi/Rau Muống Xào Tỏi, or water spinach with garlic, for $17.95. The portion was plentiful, and the greens were nicely blanched. I wish there was a bit more garlic flavor, but it worked well enough as a veggie side dish along with all the meat. The most expensive was the $21.50 Pho Xao Do Bien/Phở Xào Đồ Biển, or mixed seafood chow fun. The mixed seafood was lightly flavored, reminding me more of a brown sauce from a Cantonese spot. The noodles were a bit chewy, and there was a decent mix of protein. In short, it was decent. Finally, there was the $20.50 Bo Luc Lac/Bò Lúc Lắc, or sautéed marinated beef cubes with salad. This wasn't my favorite version of shaken beef, as it lacked a bit in both flavor and texture. Some spots add more depth, and the beef was slightly chewy. I would recommend going elsewhere for this dish. We had a decent time here. The portions were fine for the price, but I prefer some other places in terms of flavor. As said, stick with the BBQ, and you'll have a decent time. read more
So I've only done take out from this place and it was their Vietnamese Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich. The sandwich was good with a good portion of chicken and the bread was crunchy as it should be. Also the staff here is very nice, the minute I walked in I was greeted with a smile and my order was already waiting for me! read more
1 month ago
My companion and I met up for dinner at Huong Xuan. We didn't have a reservation, but they accommodated us as walk-ins. She has dietary restrictions, so there was a limit to what we could order, but I went with the Marinated Beef Cubes over Salad (good but not extraordinary). She had vegetables stir-fry, with the sauce on the side, and the spring rolls without shrimp. I used her sauces to doctor my meal a bit because my dish needed a pop of flavor. This restaurant is a good choice for folks who are looking for a fast and easy meal in Jackson Heights. The prices are reasonable and the restaurant's clean. read more
Formerly known as Thai Son, this spot has always been a favorite of mine since I used to live in the neighborhood. When I heard they reopened, I was excited to return to my old stomping ground and they did not disappoint. They've added a ton of new items to the menu, and everything tastes just as good as before, if not even more flavorful. It's comforting to see that the quality and flavors I loved are still there, with even more options to enjoy. If you're planning to drive, just a heads up that parking in the area can be very difficult. Otherwise, it's absolutely worth the visit, especially if you're a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time. read more
Cuisine: 6 Service: 6 Decor: 5 Value: 8 Overall: 6 First, I'll start by saying that I'm happy to see a long time restaurant like Thai Son come back after being missing in action for a while. They are part of the neighborhood and I'm sure locals are happy they can dine here again. Unfortunately, there is probably a good reason why I have chosen to eat at Pho Bang over the years rather than Thai Son. It's a small gap, but a noticeable one. Spring Rolls (7/10) - Very crispy but too small and needs more filling. Beef Pho (7/10) - Broth was light with a tinge of sweetness. Noodles and beef were fine. Grilled Pork (5/10) - Very dry and tough. Not enough flavor as well. Grilled Chicken (7/10) - Pretty decent, but still not as flavorful as others. Bo Luc Luc (6/10) - Beef was somewhat tough. Flavor needs more garlic. Banh Mi (5/10) - Boring sandwich with lack of filling. It's not a bad restaurant and I would eat certain things here. However, it wouldn't be my first choice with Pho Bang so close by. Regardless, I do wish them good luck and stay in the area for another few decades. read more
Very good Vietnamese food in the area! We shared the veggie fried spring rolls and beef cubes as appetizers. The spring rolls were solid, but the ground tofu inside had an interesting texture. Beef cubes were super tender and delicious, especially with the signature sauce. I got the #6 pho - with beef. It was super flavorful and broth was really good. Would come back! read more
Hmmm. Been coming here since it was Thai Son. They were closed for a while for "renovation" so it was exciting for me to find out that they had reopened. The pho is still solid. But felt like the soup wasn't hot enough. Got the meat ball special this time, served with rice paper. DELICIOUS. I would rank this place in the upper echelon of Viet food in NYC. Almost comparable to the weat coast read more
Apparently this place recently reopened under a new name after a fire burned down the old spot. I came here for dinner and was seated within five minutes, which was impressively quick. Service throughout was attentive and fast. I started with the fried spring rolls. They were decent, though the filling wasn't as meaty or flavorful as I prefer. For my main dish, I ordered the pork chop with rice. The rice was well cooked with a nice texture, but the pork chop came out a bit too charred for me. The beef noodle soup, on the other hand, was pretty flavorful. The prices are fair, and the portions are generous. I'd come back to try their bánh mì, phở, and other Vietnamese staples. read more
Saw it was opened again but under a new name. Been missing my pho and rice dishes. We came here for dinner and we were happy again. Got the beef cube over fried rice and #1 across the table. The food is still great. Pho was good as I remembered and the beef cubes over fried rice was tasty and saucy the way I like it. The spring rolls were great too. The staff seems new but one of the old waiters recognized me and we talked it up. The new staff are very nice and the food came out quick. The changes we noticed were the new painted walls. The tables were the same and the set up was the same. Thank god it's opened again. Now I don't have to go all the way to pho bang now. Not saying it's bad but this place is closer to my house. read more
Had dined at Thai Son before when we went to Elmhurst and wanted authentic Vietnamese. This place still looks exactly the same, only the name has changed. The floor is still slippery The food is still quite good, and filling. read more
This restaurant never disappoints. We order the small pho, an order of summer rolls and rice crepes with ground pork. The food came all out at the same time, the pho is problem kne of the best in the area. You can tell they take time to make the broth, very well seasoned, clear broth. The slices of beef are thin but just perfect for the hot broth to slightly cook the beef. The summer rola come with a peanut sauce that is nust perfect with a savory flavor and sufficient consistency to dip the rolls and the sauce cljngs on to the rice wrapper. The servers are very quick to take the order, expedite and serve fast. The rice crepes stuffed with ground pork were very good, light but savory dish if you are not very hungry. Overall a great experience. Parking was extremely difficult, i had to leave my car over at woodside avenue about 3 blicks away because of the construction they are doing nearby the restaurant. read more
Huong Xuan used to be Thai Son, but they recently reopened under a new name after a short absence. I am happy to see them back in business serving up the same delicious dishes. Their pho is great overall (the beef options are the way to go, as I found the pho ga to be somewhat bland). They also have really tasty spring rolls. My only minor critique is that I did bite down on a small piece of bone in one of my spring rolls last time, and some of their grilled meats have some pieces of bone and cartilage, but that doesn't bother me since I know to look out for them (unlike when they're in a spring roll). The staff members are all so kind and attentive, and the restaurant has a very cozy and comfortable vibe. I definitely recommend it! read more
8 months ago
A no frills Vietnamese spot serving delicious pho and other authentic dishes. We came for lunch and were greeted by friendly staff. The inside is cute and has plenty of seats. My wife had the pho with grilled chicken and I had the Thịt Kho Tàu with rice. We also shared an order of crispy spring rolls. Everything was yummy and hit the spot. read more
Ate here today after work as a paraprofessional at P.S. 12 Q for dinner feeling quite hungry and wondering what to eat. I had dined in by myself to order and eat which I got the ca kho to (caramelized fish) and it was absolutely delicious. I remember this place used to be Thai Son and it recently got renamed. Anyways, the service there was also attentive and it took awhile to be served on my table and thanks for the sever named Loby to get me started of what to choose and eat and tells me briefly it recently reopened around last week. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time. read more
9 months ago
Was in Jackson heights and had to swing into this spot, I guess they changed the name from Thái Son but the interior felt exactly the same and the food was as delicious as I remember having 10+ years ago. The service is quick, funny, and friendly. Just an absolute staple, wish the luck with the rebrand. read more
This place used to be called Thai Son. They finally opened up after there was a fire. Nothing seemed to have changed from the bathrooms to the actual dining in section. I guess the only thing that changed was the name as even the staff remained the same. Even the food was how I remembered it to all be. However, the prices changed to a couple of dollars more now. read more
Thai Son is back! just that it is under a new name that I can not pronounce: Huong Xuan. Nothing changed, decor is still the same except maybe the walls were repainted. Pho is still just as good. The broth was very clean. I love their grilled porkchops. Service was quick and waiters were all so nice. Came on Saturday at 6:30pm and did not have to wait for a table for 4 but I noticed it started getting packed by 7pm. read more
9 months ago
We made a quick stop in Queens and while we were here we thought of finding a place with some really good pho. You never expect to find it here yet, here we are, at Roosevelt Ave. in Jacksonville heights, Queens with some REALLY good pho! My fear got the best of me and prevented me from going a more "exotic" route and thus I went with a simple pho with rice noodle and beef. Yet simple this was not this broth had such tremendous flavor without the need to compromise it with any additional toppings/add ons. Though I haven't ventured too much out here with Vietnamese pho I have tried several and can confidently say this is the BEST one I've had yet! Combine that with amazing prices and welcoming service, we gladly have a restaurant that we will visit everytime we're in the area from now on. read more
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Cheapest pho you'll find! 10/10 service and 10/10 food. Lots of options on the menu! Good portions read more
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