Not-so-hidden gem in the fairgrounds market. One of the best and most generous bowls of pho I've…read morehad: broth was flavorful and rich, meat and noodles were plentiful. You know those places where you hunt for pieces of meat, thinking "this can't be all they gave me!"? This ain't it: had pieces of delicious eye of round in almost every bite. Also enjoyed a lavender boba tea. Unexpected and delicious. Seating area is a tad crowded but it's a friendly crowd, happy to pass you condiments or scoot around to let you by. Would definitely return. One note: they are currently cash-only.

This spot was great! It's located in a really unique market that has all sorts of fresh food. I…read morecame to pick my order up, and was very surprised to find a farmers market. I shopped around and picked up some extra treats! I recommend the vermicelli noodles and the spring rolls. It is cash only, but I believe they accept Venmo as a last resort as well.

My mom just moved to the area and we needed Pho STAT with all the cold weather so stopped by Van's…read morecafe and it hit the spot. Great flavors, prepared quickly and enjoyed the conversation with the shop owner. Look forward to coming back next time I'm in town

Place was dirty and the food was too salty and just swimming in oil. How do you mess up phò?!?!…read moreThere was too much fat/oil sitting on top of soup. Spring roll was ok didn't taste fresh, and the sauce was sour. Price was expensive for what you get. The utensils sitting on top of table was really questionable too. Water wasn't offered and I guess you have to get it at the fridge yourself. Definitely skip!

Friendly staff, good seating area, and yummy phở makes for a great Vietnamese spot in Allentown…read more Appreciated the broth, fragrant with star anise. Perfect spot for dinner before a show at the nearby stadium.

Looks like a family business. Service is good, and place looks pretty clean…read more I ordered the beef carpaccio recommended by other Yelpers and it was great! The seasoning is very Vietnamese and I love the fried onion for crunchiness. I do think the beef slices could be thinner to soak up the flavors. Also ordered a banh mi which was delicious.

We dined-in as a family of 3. Menu truly has everything for everyone; from Korean chicken, Chinese…read morefood, sushi, Thai, and ramen. Everything was delicious. Definitely a hidden gem. Glad we found this spot!

I really wanted Nam Sod. It had no flavor at all. A pile if noodles with very little of anything…read moreelse. I couldn't even eat it. I will not go back. Service was also slow. I've had Nam Sod from other places that was so full of flavor & spice.

The best pho place in reading. The restaurant is a small 1 table place in the heart of reading…read more Their business is primarily for takeout. You get. Larger than usual portion of meats and noodles. Price is basically the same as any other pho place in the area. $16 per bowl. friendly owners

The pho broth is bland and not salty at all. The noodles clump together and take a long time to…read morebreak up in the soup. If I request more flavorful broth, giving me a pack of salt with my order is not fixing the problem. I'm paying you to make the broth for me, not for me to make it myself. Do better with your service

Great spot! I stopped by for lunch with a friend, and we both really enjoyed our dishes. It was a…read morehot day, so I opted for a banh mi rather than any kind of pho, and it was really good - shrimp banh mi, holding the mayo. The bread was just the right level of crispy, and all the ingredients were right on point. Definitely would come back to try another banh mi, or another dish! They were good about service as well - the server came by many times to refill our water, and when I had a complaint about what didn't look right in my sandwich the first time, he went and made another one. Inside, it's not a huge space, but it looks nice inside and is pretty clean. Probably not great for a big group, but good for smaller groups. I'd be down to return!

The food was not good. Dumbed down. Missing almost everything I expect in Vietnamese/Thai food…read more.. mint, Thai basil, cilantro, fish sauce, chiles, maybe perilla, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, shallots, etc.. Biting into the small summer roll ("Garden Roll") was the opposite of the refreshing crisp, pop-of-herbs & vegetable bite, I expect. Peanut sauce was OK. Banh mi didn't seem to be dressed and had no jalapenos, but did have a sprig (1) of cilantro. Dominant flavor came from the sesame seeds on the roll. Sauce for the salad was a one dimensional - a thin sugar syrup. Another bad meal in a trend of bad meals in this area. So who do I blame - the restaurant or the customers who ensure that bland food like this continues to be output ? Because, after all, a restaurant needs to please its customers to stay in business. Maybe the restaurant should post a warning or offer an option for authentic food. Oh, also... When I was trying to place the order through the website, it tells me orders are not being accepted. Then I'm sent to DoorDash to place the order. Seriously!? I used the phone.

The service was great. The manager came over and described any dishes if we had questions…read more I had Shrimp Pho and it was delicious. I put some spicy jelly in it and it had a kick to it but not that harsh. My sister had the vermicelli with shrimp and my BIL had the 4 protein Pho. They both enjoyed their meals. We also had the chicken satay and it did not disappoint. Don't sleep on the Vietnamese Black coffee. Better than any American coffee out there. Very rich flavor. The price of the meal was very inexpensive too. Enjoyed our meal tremendously.

So disappointed with my last visit here. Had the Pad Si U combination. Not a good taste at all. I…read morethink the chicken was on the verge of going bad. Tasted gross. At the other meats in the meal and tried to push the chicken to the side. So disappointed as this place has typically been good. Will be awhile if I ever go back. At this point leaning to not.

I can't believe that I've never written a review for this place. I'm here at least twice a month…read more Always fresh always fast and super delicious. One of the most affordable meals will have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The restaurant has lost it's vibe and quality of food. We ordered the vermicelli bowl and pork rice…read moreplate. The lettuce in the vermicelli bowl was old and bruised. The rice plate was very bland. Saigon cafe on manheim pike is so much better. I would recommend going to Saigon cafe over this place anytime. This place was decent before covid, but now it's just blah. And we sat on a bench that was bolted down and it wanted to keep tipping forward.

Best Vietnamese in the area. The owners are so very friendly as well! I always make sure to come…read moreback here when in the area as the food is very good. My favorites in no particular order are the: Chicken pho - 9/10 Great broth, well cooked noodles, good amount of side greens to put into your soup. I'd just call ahead to make sure they have it the week you are there since as far as I am aware, they rotate it with their beef pho, which I personally don't like (anywhere). Fried rice (com chien duong chau) - 10/10 The best Chinese sausage fried rice I've yet had. I love this one. I don't like shrimp so I personally ask for no shrimp and extra Chinese sausage. Very good dish. Spring rolls with vermicelli noodles - 10/10 Well fried, good filling (I believe it's pork?), good amount, great sauce to pour on top, and a very refreshing near salad (rice noodles, lettuce, probably some other vegetables as well, those 2 being the main). They also always sprinkle this spice on top of their dishes (most memorably the pho and the com chien duong chau) which enhances the flavor so much. I love it! Definitely come here. Cute little seating inside of a farmer's market too.

Authentic Vietnamese food in a farmers market. Good place for a quick meal while shopping there.read more

Place was clean, spacious, upkept well and the bathrooms as well. Service was quick and polite and…read moreour meals were tasty and fairly priced. Perfect hot pho for a rainy day like today. We have had better tastier pho but Pho Lotus is not far behind. Thank you Ann for your great service

Amazing food, everytime. Ambiance is fine, service is fine. Food is absolutely amazing.read more