We came here on a sunday afternoon about 1:30pm, the restaurant was busy and had a few open seats…read more We were greet and seated immediately when we entered. The restaurant was well lit and clean. Staff were attentive. The food here was amazing! Probably the best Vietnamese food I've had in Philly so far. The meats were not overly charred and tender. The ingredients were fresh. Not to mention the large portions on the vermicelli! The banh mi bread was really good and crispy on the outside. The only thing odd was to pay and tip before we ate food. I guess we could've left tips on the table after instead if we had cash. That said, it was convenient to go up to order without waiting for the waiters. Thanks for the good food!!

Vietnamese coffee and matcha were very good! Summer roll and vermicelli bowl delicious as well…read more There was a half of a tooth pick when I bit into the roll included in my vermicelli bowl, but not sure if it was accidentally banged around/obscured from view due to that item packed for take out? I would maybe not include tooth picks in the take out items since someone else may have trouble seeing it and bite into it as well

Any place that sweetens coffee with dates instead of sugar and uses organic high quality…read moreingredients has my business! Great job and I wish you much success!

Cafe Couleur was a tasty find!…read more I stopped by for a quick lunch, and their menu is pretty simple - they offer 2 types of banh mi and some drinks. I ordered the Vegan banh mi, which came with young jackfruit, kimchi, cucumbers, and pickled daikon; jalapenos can be added upon request. The banh mi itself was generously filled, and the fillings were pretty saucy and juicy; the baguette itself had a wonderful crisp exterior and just toasted perfectly - probably one of the best breads I've had! I also tried their Pandan Green Ice Tea, which was prepared well and refreshing. The cafe itself is super cute and has limited seating, and very well-decorated. The owner is super kind and friendly, and allows you to pay afterwards while you relax and enjoy your food. A tasty spot if you're in the area! +banh mis +limited menu +friendly owner

Place was recommended by a friend but it must have switched chef/owner since the last time he's…read morebeen there. The new name is My Quang Hải Van. He told me the menu has changed but didn't have a chance to print out so he gave me a copy of the old menu instead. We ordered To-go based on my friend's recommendation. Bun mam, 3 banh mi thit nguoi, bun bo hue and com ga. All was for $54, definitely on the pricier side of Vietnamese foods but I thought it'd be ok if the foods are good. They also charged me more than the "old menu" that he gave me. Banh my was missing a lot of the key cut of meat (Gio thu, etc) and pate was no where to be found. The bun dishes were very skimming on the toppings. Bun mam had two little pieces of pork and was missing squid. The broth had a bun bo hue taste to it too which was strange and was too sweet. Bun bo hue didn't come with a pork knuckle or blood cube. Huge disappointment and we won't be back.

Waste of money, there's barely any meat. I spent $5 on this, there are places that charge cheaper…read moreand I get more and better quality. Don't waste your money here

Based on reviews and having visited this place once, I was in the mood to try some stuff not…read moreTooGoodToGo. Here're some things not listed online or in other reviews. It might be on signs only. Pholourie street food w/ tamarind chutney can only be ordered Wed-Sat Doubles can only be ordered Fri and Sat Kingfish can only be ordered on Fri and Sat I had currant roll, Guava Pone, Coconut Bake & Smoke Herring, and I couldn't find the Tropical rhythms (reggae medley ) drink. So, I had an Irish Sea Moss and another drink instead. The currant roll was nice, but unsurprisingly a bit dry. Maybe because it's a Monday and it's hard to predict who will order what when. Guava Pone was a bit different of a taste and seemed to have more of a coconut upsurge than guava. The smoke herring was fine for any meal, but it wasn't really knocking me out of the park. Curry Chicken Roti- no more rotis (for the day I'm guessing), but over the phone, she made it sound like they don't make them anymore period. Seems like that would be such a staple. I'll probably pick a Friday or Saturday to try the rest in the future. The new closing hours are: M-W closes at 7PM R-Sa closes at 830'Pm I only know because of TooGoodToGo and going by the educated assumption that they sell on their last opening hour. They don't post on the door and maybe they don't post hours on physical signs because of the neighborhood.

Long time customer! Consistently delicious! A taste of home every time. Love my bake and salt fish.read more

They have so many amazing drink options - it's so hard to choose!! Their salted coconut coffee is…read moreto die for, I honestly cannot recall having such great coffee elsewhere! It is strong as a Vietnamese coffee should be and the salted coconut foam adds the perfect finish to it. I love that Philly has so many amazing Vietnamese cafes, and this place is definitely top of that list!

I walked by this on the way to Sky Café and was captivated by the poster outside their door about a…read moredrink option with all their toppings. I was overheated from being in the sun for 20 minutes, so that poster was very appealing to me. I kept thinking about it throughout my meal at Sky Café. Therefore, my friend and I truly trotted over afterwards. When we were deciding what drink to get, we noticed a young guy with an elderly grandma who bought many snacks from their shelves and fridge, so my friend and I went to browse too. We don't go to Vietnamese cafes and markets much, so many things we saw there looked interesting to us. Unfortunately we couldn't try everything, so we just window shopped. My friend ordered the Kumquat Thai Tea. It tastes like what it sounds like but that actually bothered my friend lol. When I tried it, I was surprised by how it's not as refreshing as I expected. I think the Thai tea base could be more clear. The cup wasn't sealed properly, so tea kept spilling as we walked. I didn't want to get the wintermelon tea, because I saw prebatched bottles in the fridge, so I would question what's the difference ordering with them vs grabbing a bottle myself. Therefore I decided to order the cane juice hoping that it will be good for the summer heat. They said they ran out, so I got the citrus lemongrass tea instead. I'm amused they gave a slice of orange. My drink was more refreshing, and it's a more unique flavor than generic cafes out there so I'm pleased. It wasn't too sweet. The café has cute wooden benches and tables. The selection of Vietnamese snacks were intriguing and should be legit given the old grandma bought a lot. Even though I don't know how realistic it is for me to come again, but I'd want to!

This was a hard place to find! I was looking for a store front and finally noticed in small letters…read morethat the express was INSIDE the BAR-ly restaurant. Also couldn't find any house number for the place but there was only 2 doors on the whole block so I finally got close to barly to see the sign. The pho was all right. I got the char siu bbq pork summer roll and it didn't have any taste to it. I was hoping to get some chargrilled pork flavor but it seemed stripped of meat flavor so that was disappointing

Stopped by at 6pm on a Friday. Service was super fast. We ordered two bubble teas and a grilled…read morechicken bahn mi. The bubble teas were awesome. Please note other non dairy friends; THEY CAN MAKE THEM WITH ALMOND MILK!!! I highly recommend the lychee jelly. It's the perfect texture and soooooo refreshing on a hot philly summer day. The chicken bahn mi was covered in delicious homemade pickle slaw. The chicken itself was good, not over dry. Mine just had Chilis in it, no spicy sauce so if you want an extra kick there is sriracha in the bar. Overall a nice quick simple bite. Very clean. Very pleasant. Super fast!

This place is 4.5 starts I would say, I had the shrimp tacos which were excellent! They were also a…read morebit pricey for the size and the service was just okay. When I asked what they preferred, to eat since it was my first time there, they seemed a bit annoyed (and maybe they had a bad day). I have had this place on my list to check out for a long time because it has a huge social media presence and the fact that they combined Mexican and Vietnamese food was intriguing. They are located in a pretty boring strip mall. The decor inside is perfect for a teenager trying to put pictures on their feed. For me, it felt a bit overwhelming, but I was there for food not pictures. If I am in the area I may give them another shot and try out a drink or some Pho.

Baguette & Phởrria is such a hidden gem! We ordered the rib eye bánh mì and the shrimp bánh xèo…read moretacos, and both were packed with flavor--the rib eye was perfectly cooked and the tacos were crispy, fresh, and so satisfying. For drinks, we had the egg coffee and ube matcha, which were both delicious. The inside of the store is adorable and the barista/cashier was very helpful when we're deciding on what to order. Amazing food, drinks, and decor. I'd definitely come back if I was in the area.

Another new bubble tea place with fried chicken. It's a very small restaurant that's better for…read moretake out than dine in. The decor is simple and not a hip hangout spot like other bubble tea locations. I went here with friends. The service was friendly. My mango smoothie was good. I asked for no sugar. I'm concerned about how long this place will last, because of the competition. There's nothing special here. Nothing new or Instagram worthy. It's an elderly lady at the counter and they're playing older Chinese. For me, I don't mind if the drinks are good. I will come back here again if I want a mango smoothie with no added sugar.

Could barely taste the taro for the taro smoothie. Boba was very bland too. They do have a nice…read moredeal of $8 for rice and 4 sides and soup, so might come back for that