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Main Street Pho

4.1 (196 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
Kaz G.

The vegetable spring rolls were my favorite thing I had there, I'd def get them again. I also got the spicy beef noodle soup, which wasn't really that spicy. It def could've used some more flavor, I had to get a side of chili oil. I liked these noodles better than pho noodles, but I will be back to try the pho.

Beef Pho Special
Aron J.

Stayed a friend's place nearby and went here for lunch. Small restaurant in a cozy downtown area. Tried their special pho and have no complaints. Pho was flavorful. All the meats and toppings were great as well. Would recommend coming here for those craving cozy soup days.

Grilled pork banh mi
Meredith R.

I was so engrossed in conversation with a new friend, I neglected to take a photo of my pho. So I'll tell you about it. The broth was weaker than my preference. But with a squirt of this, and two squirts of that, it improved significantly. I complain that many restaurants overload the bowl with noodles. To their credit, Main Street doesn't. And their grilled chicken was quite tasty. T and I shared a roast pork banh mi sandwich which was neither the best I've had, nor the worst. The roll was crisp, but fillings a little sparse. With all considered, I designate 3.43 stars to tonight's meal. Since I'm feeling magnanimous, I'll round up to four stars! When I return -- and I likely will -- I'll follow the lead of a fellow at the next table. His dish he said, tasted as good as it looked: lemon grass shrimp with vegetables and rice noodles.

Gerald S.

Main Street Manayunk is looking great these days with terrific streetlife from end to end. Main Street Pho is one of the multitude of options. Outdoor seating for good weather days and a pleasant Asian vibe dining room for anytime. As a first timer I went with the basics-Grilled Chicken Pho, while my companions had beef pho and Grilled Pork Banh Mi Sandwich which they shared and gave me a taste. While the grilled side plate of chicken was quite good, particularly with a dip in the hoisin/sriracha mix, the broth was weak. It needed more time simmering in the pot with a whole lot more spices to bring the flavor up to par. A little lemongrass seasoning would have gone a long way. The Banh Mi was okay with pleasant grilled bbq flavor, but again light on the other ingredients (daikon, carrot, cilantro) that give these classic sandwiches the combination of taste and texture that make them famous. I've been on a Vietnamese cuisine kick of late, eating in about a half dozen over the past month. Sad to say, Main Street Pho falls on the lower end of my exploration due to lack of richness in the broth and a need for more substance in the Banh Mi. There is a lot more on the menu, so it is probable that there are some winners there, but first impressions being important, this house did not quite reach the standards I was hoping for. Still, don't sleep on Manayunk. There is plenty there to keep you entertained. 3.5 Slurpy Stars

tables and chairs outside
Rebecca F.

One of the cheaper restaurant options in Manayunk. Free parking on Sun, but otherwise it's not too hard to find street parking all around. Pros: -got the 'special' pho - pretty standard, nothing really blew me a away -seating inside and outside -fast service Cons: -pricey for some basic Pho -3% credit card surcharge. Can avoid by paying cash or via Venmo. Kind of ridiculous in this day in age -wish it came with more meat Conclusion - if you really want Pho and you are in this area then I guess this is an ok option. Not a great value for what you get though. Otherwise @Ramen would be my suggestion a few blocks down.

Grilled Shrimp Pho Fresh Summer Rolls (2)
Crystal T.

What Can I Say!! Phenomenal the food is always scrumptious, 10 out of 10!! The service was superb they were very attentive. The spot is a nice and quaint. Very clean... check out my pics!! Yummy!!

Grilled Shrimp Pho
Shanel S.

Food is delicious! Next time I will definitely ask for more of the hot/hoisin combo. Cute little place, maybe 10 tables. I got to go and it was perfect. Still hot and flavorful with all the proper fixings. My food was ready when I arrived and they do have Venmo pay. They up charge for credit cards so cash or Venmo it! Drive slow to find it and once you have, you will always remember. I would return.

KhanhMy V.

I was in the area and ended up here for convenience. It's a pretty decent place for pho and bun bo hue. Considering the location, I was surprised that the pho was pretty good. The bun bo hue was quite authentic, minus the blood cube and pork feet option. It isn't as spicy as other places, though. But overall, pretty good stuff. Price-wise, it is a lot higher than most other pho places. I honestly wouldn't come here as my first or second choice for pho or Vietnamese. There are plenty of good places in South Philly.

Fresh Summer Rolls (2)
Sharika M.

(+) I am not sure how they made a vegetable pho SO FLAVORFUL! Amazing!!! Pure magic!!! The peanut sauce that came with the summer rolls was pretty on spot! A good balance of salty and sweet. (-) The restaurant could use some cleaning, floors and tables were dirty which was a bit unappetizing when my eyes met the floor.

Spicy Lemongrass with chicken
Shifa A.

We were exploring this area and after climbing up and down some Manayunk hills we needed a quick bite, I yelped some spots and decided to drive to this spot. Cute spot with a few tables outside, my SO asked for a outdoor seating and we were lucky enough to be seated almost immediately. I couldn't decide between the shaken beef and the spicy lemongrass chicken, the owner/server advised that the lemongrass chick was more popular, and my SO got the grilled chicken banh mi with mango bubble tea. Although my order came out a good 5-7 minutes before my SOs banh mi, the portion was large enough for both of us to share. Definitely a good spot to get a few bites.

Dumplings (6) and Tea
Morgan H.

Quick and kind service with yummy heart warming food! Best winter meal! We will be returning soon!

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Best bahn mi in Manayunk! We love their pork and tofu bahn mi and their pork dumplings as well.

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9 months ago

Absolutely delicious! I highly recommend this place, their meat was very fresh and delicious

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From NY visiting family in Philly. Went to Hoser's for Birthday lunch. Great experience and vegan food! Can't wait to go back!

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the food was alright but they overcharged my credit card - instead of a $10 tip charged me for a $100 tip. definitely was not that good.

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I have always thought the concept of Pho was weird...but this place made me live it !! Great food and short wait times.

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I came here on a Saturday afternoon with a party of 8. $39 per person with gratuity tacked on as…read morewell (assuming due to our large group) As a value proposition, this place is worth it especially if you're a shellfish lover. Lobsters and crabs were abundant. I learned about this place awhile ago from YouTube of which many gave praises. We frequented many mid level AYCE places like this and we've found that as time goes by, quality degrades with restaurants like this. Now there was a rather long length of time between discovering this place on YouTube and actually visiting this place. I wonder if the praises that were sung about this place were still valid. I would say yes. As previously mentioned, lobsters and crabs were abundant and makes it worth the trip on that alone. As for the other offerings, it was mostly surprisingly good. Don't expect Michelin quality food here. Generally, it's about the quantity BUT the food is pretty good. The sushi/sashimi shocked me a little. AYCE sushi is usually just passable but here, I thought it was pretty good. Everyone in my group loved the quality of the salmon. Other offerings, of which there were many, were pretty good. Standouts were the lamb chops in my opinion. Dessert options wasn't as extensive as the other AYCE places I've frequented but they do the job. Aside from the usual fountain soda options (serves by the restaurant staff) , they had a few fruit drinks and a milk tea option as well as some specialty drinks in a can. Scale 1 to 5. (Keep in mind that this is based on quality you'd expect from a typical AYCE restaurant. Food 5 (large selection of food and that shellfish!) Service 5 (Friendly staff and were pretty efficient in clearing the plates) Cleanliness 4 (Place was well kept. Deducted 1 star due to the stickiness of the floor around our table which reminded me of a movie theater floor... lol) Value 5 One con to point out. The restaurant was rather large yet the bathrooms were small and couldn't accommodate a lot of people at once. Not a huge quibble as the wait wasn't astronomical BUT it did seem odd that the size of the bathroom didn't match the size of the restaurant.

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