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Sashimi 10/10! Spicy margarita is actually spicy so beware but it's so tasty! Outside seating is so pretty. Full body mirror by bathroom. The pho is huge so you can probably share with someone! The chicken & pork gyoza also 10/10
Came here for an early lunch and got some lemongrass chicken banh mi. It was pretty good but the bread was a bit hard. The flavors were still good. I had a Vietnamese iced coffee and it was pretty tasty too. We went to their garden room and it was really cute. Also the service was pretty good, they used a button that you'd press to call the waiter. Really effective.
Good atmosphere and people. Large menu. Yelp menu doesn't have as much as they do. Good selection of Pho, sushi, accoutrements and drinks.
First time having Pho and I loved it! Got here at midnight on a Friday night and was greeted quickly by a nice man. He showed us to the back of the restaurant and seated us. We looked over the menu and pressed the small button on the table. While there were 3 other groups also at the restaurant eating at the time the waiter was fast on his feet to come and take our order. That was done in about 10-15 minutes. We ate and the price was fair. Will return Bathroom is small but clean
A huge fan of Vietnamese food- especially #pho - this small shop is a perfect cozy atmosphere with fresh ingredients and tasty pho. **covid protocol on deck Staff 5/5 extremely polite and willingness to help. Atmosphere 4/5 right in your face intimate and personable. Good for small groups. Or takeout to eat at #Mccarren park on a nice day or bench and people watch. Food 4/5 reason for the 4/5- which there was more variety on the menu, will love to try more. *try the chicken pho with rice noodles - light on the belly A perfect addition of diversity in the community!! Yum Yum approves!!
The bar is low when it comes to getting your order notes correctly when getting delivery but mama pho always meets and exceeds my expectations. I'm one that likes a lot of sprouts, onion, herbs, and plenty of limes in the broth and for dipping the protein in. I don't even like hoisin or hot sauce in my broth so these things are a necessity for me to satisfy my pho fix. Mama...you were my first...and my last (in Williamsburg that is)....hahaha waxing poetic here because after years of trying other pho places in the neighborhood, Mama has always been by far...by FAR...the most authentic in the Williamsburg/GreenPoint areas. Thanks again and happy you are still going strong through this year. Pro tips to yelpers ordering delivery or takeout - Reheating and then adding the broth is DEFINITELY, definitely, required. Still unsure how many people don't do this and then complain or give low ratings but STOP. You can't deliver scalding boiling broth...it'll just explode. Also--pro tip....remove the pho noodles and reheat in microwave//NOT THE BROTH for about 45 seconds. I even give them a quick water rinse to loosen them up first, squishing the water out and then nuking them for said seconds--i know that's not what you wanna do when you get something delivered but it's what you do when you get pho delivered
Mama Pho seems to represent a guided experience to pho; the restaurant chooses to include some things in its dishes that would be side- or optional items at other establishments, with mixed success. What We've Had: 1. Rib-Eye and Beef Ball Pho, with Bone Marrow and Beef Shin: - Positives: The pho broth was among the best we've had, and the noodles were pleasantly springy and chewy. The bone marrow option seemed to augment the broth in an authentic, ungimmicky way -- Mama Pho put the bone marrow right into the soup. (Other restaurants present a huge bone on the soup; good for visual effect, but in practice a cumbersome decoration that gets in the way of eating). - Notes: Mama Pho did include typical condiments such as a wedge of lime, cilantro, jalapeno pepper and basil leaves in the soup, and not on the side as in other restaurants, but perhaps this aided in the deliciousness of the pho broth. The beef shin was tough and didn't match to the dish. I would have preferred additional traditional cuts of meat instead of sliced beef balls. 2. Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi: OK, but the inclusion of liver pâté may not be for everyone. I would have preferred my sandwich without it. 3. Vietnamese Iced Coffee: Pretty good, could use fewer ice cubes and more coffee. Ultimately, while it is worth visiting Mama Pho to experience pho broth done right, the restaurant's use of beef balls in their pho and liver pâté in their chicken sandwiches feel more like cost trimmings than experiments in forward-thinking cuisine. Mama Pho has the potential to offer a much better experience.
They didnt even bring the broth- i asked them to take out Cilantros and scallion cuz i have cilantro allergic but they just put on them Also i told them i didnt get broth on my pho and you guys put on cilantros so i couldnt eat them And they said they will bring extra broth and new pho But i havent got any Awful experience ever
First time ordering take-out from this location. I ordered the beef pho and the pork dumplings. My total came to approximately $19. First of all, to charge approximately $5 for two dumplings is a little ridiculous. They tasted good, but it is hard to justify such a high price for only two, small dumplings. Regarding the pho, it tasted decent. The broth could have had more flavor, but overall it was not bad. I do have a few complaints, however. First, no sauces were provided with the pho. It is standard to at least have some type of hot sauce and hoisin sauce, but both were absent. Second, the meat should have been placed in a separate container, as it was raw and therefor stained some of the noodles with blood. I was not overly concerned with this, as I am no stranger to pho, but I can see how this would cause concern for many people. As this was a delivery order, I believe it was fair of me to expect better. All in all, I think this restaurant could have performed better, but perhaps if you go to the restaurant and eat there, you might have a different experience.
Order delivery through DoorDash and received only one soup and pho with steal sponge in the soup. I can't believe I almost swallow it.....
Mama Pho is a small place in Williamsburg on the Bedford Avenue strip. It's right down the block from our recording studio, and we walk over to enjoy these nice bowls of Pho. You can not go wrong ordering anything here. The appetizers are good, and I love the peanut sauce. It has an intimate vibe once you pass the order counter in the front. If you need to get your body right after a hangover, sickness, or feel the cold coming on, this dish will knock it right out of you.
Pho was ok but not great but the real reason for this review is to bring to everyone's attention what may be the worst deal on Bedford Avenue 2 ripped open dumplings for $5 I mean come on that's outrageous. Another reason for this review is the fact the spring rolls were not sealed shut and the wrappers were rock hard. The place wasn't busy at all so there really is no excuse for the poor caliber food. With all the places to eat on Bedford Ave I don't imagine they will be open long there if they don't start concerning themselves with quality control
Came here while up in NY the night. I was strolling the streets staving when I stumbled upon Mama Pho. It was around 8 and eventhough it was too late for me to eat I had skipped dinner because of a late lunch before the drive from MD and found myself famished. I'm a sucker for pho and a fool for banh mi sandwiches! They had both. I went with the banh mi. The young lady who greeted us asked us if we had been there before and since we hadn't she proceeded to tell us what Pho was. Sweet of her. Since I knew and my counterpart did not, I allowed her to continue as I paid close attention and ready to interject if need be lol. Him not knowing took me by surprise and I quickly became excited thinking of future food conquest I had to introduce him to. You guys know how we foodies think lol. Sorry, getting back to the food-- I asked the gentleman about the Banh Mi because it didn't list daikon or fresh jalepeno topping it off but he assured me I would find my jalepenos. We dared the Lemongrass Banh Mi to a bout with our bellies and waited for our order. You guys know I love being inquisitive, so I conversed with the gentleman who took our order and he informed me they had been there for quite some time. He was pleasant and we continued to chat as the sandwiches were being prepared. Wait wasn't too long but not surprising since there was only two other people who came through for orders and one couple dining in on this particular Friday night. Hmmm not busy at all. We took our food to go and continued back to our resting spot. Y'all know we foodies/Elites inspect! Didn't find my daikon or jalepenos and that left me craving spice :-( Don't know if that's a NY Banh Mi thing but if you're looking for spice on your Banh Mi order jalepenos on the side. Check out the pics I'd go back to try the Pho just out of curiosity.
Pretty pricey pho and the meatball was very small and it wasn't even a full sized meatball. I got the mama pho at $23. The brisket was kind of thick and dry. I like the ribeye though. That was the most tender meat out of all the meats in the bowl. Noodles were thin and slippery and nice to eat. They have a lot of soup and it went well with the scallions and cilantro. The bean sprouts were the best. They tasted so crunchy and nice in my mouth! I was also confused with my friends when we arrived here because I didn't know it was called Bedford Gardens that was working with Mama Pho until I went inside and the waiter said it is a Japanese and Vietnamese fusion. It was very beautiful inside with a hammock chair and lots of wood and big leaves making it a forest type of vibe. Very elegant and beautiful. Also we went late at night so the whole place was very dimmed and dark, making it romantic and classy. No music though so you can enjoy the food and talk. read more
I've ordered from this spot before but never been to the actual restaurant! I loved the aesthetic and decor there, the dark wide of the front if the restaurant gave it an intimate feel but Al's loved how bright and jungle like the back of the restaurant was. I also loved that to alert your server whenever we were ready to order there's a bell on the table. I often get anxiety about waving servers down and that detail was a beautiful touch. I got the chicken pho and it was really good! The broth was a little sweet but paired PERFECTLY with some siracha sauce. Super satisfying on this cold, windy day! read more
2 years ago
Sashimi 10/10! Spicy margarita is actually spicy so beware but it's so tasty! Outside seating is so pretty. Full body mirror by bathroom. The pho is huge so you can probably share with someone! The chicken & pork gyoza also 10/10 read more
3 years ago
Came here for an early lunch and got some lemongrass chicken banh mi. It was pretty good but the bread was a bit hard. The flavors were still good. I had a Vietnamese iced coffee and it was pretty tasty too. We went to their garden room and it was really cute. Also the service was pretty good, they used a button that you'd press to call the waiter. Really effective. read more
3 years ago
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3 years ago
Good atmosphere and people. Large menu. Yelp menu doesn't have as much as they do. Good selection of Pho, sushi, accoutrements and drinks. read more
First time having Pho and I loved it! Got here at midnight on a Friday night and was greeted quickly by a nice man. He showed us to the back of the restaurant and seated us. We looked over the menu and pressed the small button on the table. While there were 3 other groups also at the restaurant eating at the time the waiter was fast on his feet to come and take our order. That was done in about 10-15 minutes. We ate and the price was fair. Will return Bathroom is small but clean read more
5 years ago
A huge fan of Vietnamese food- especially #pho - this small shop is a perfect cozy atmosphere with fresh ingredients and tasty pho. **covid protocol on deck Staff 5/5 extremely polite and willingness to help. Atmosphere 4/5 right in your face intimate and personable. Good for small groups. Or takeout to eat at #Mccarren park on a nice day or bench and people watch. Food 4/5 reason for the 4/5- which there was more variety on the menu, will love to try more. *try the chicken pho with rice noodles - light on the belly A perfect addition of diversity in the community!! Yum Yum approves!! read more
6 years ago
The bar is low when it comes to getting your order notes correctly when getting delivery but mama pho always meets and exceeds my expectations. I'm one that likes a lot of sprouts, onion, herbs, and plenty of limes in the broth and for dipping the protein in. I don't even like hoisin or hot sauce in my broth so these things are a necessity for me to satisfy my pho fix. Mama...you were my first...and my last (in Williamsburg that is)....hahaha waxing poetic here because after years of trying other pho places in the neighborhood, Mama has always been by far...by FAR...the most authentic in the Williamsburg/GreenPoint areas. Thanks again and happy you are still going strong through this year. Pro tips to yelpers ordering delivery or takeout - Reheating and then adding the broth is DEFINITELY, definitely, required. Still unsure how many people don't do this and then complain or give low ratings but STOP. You can't deliver scalding boiling broth...it'll just explode. Also--pro tip....remove the pho noodles and reheat in microwave//NOT THE BROTH for about 45 seconds. I even give them a quick water rinse to loosen them up first, squishing the water out and then nuking them for said seconds--i know that's not what you wanna do when you get something delivered but it's what you do when you get pho delivered read more
Mama Pho seems to represent a guided experience to pho; the restaurant chooses to include some things in its dishes that would be side- or optional items at other establishments, with mixed success. What We've Had: 1. Rib-Eye and Beef Ball Pho, with Bone Marrow and Beef Shin: - Positives: The pho broth was among the best we've had, and the noodles were pleasantly springy and chewy. The bone marrow option seemed to augment the broth in an authentic, ungimmicky way -- Mama Pho put the bone marrow right into the soup. (Other restaurants present a huge bone on the soup; good for visual effect, but in practice a cumbersome decoration that gets in the way of eating). - Notes: Mama Pho did include typical condiments such as a wedge of lime, cilantro, jalapeno pepper and basil leaves in the soup, and not on the side as in other restaurants, but perhaps this aided in the deliciousness of the pho broth. The beef shin was tough and didn't match to the dish. I would have preferred additional traditional cuts of meat instead of sliced beef balls. 2. Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi: OK, but the inclusion of liver pâté may not be for everyone. I would have preferred my sandwich without it. 3. Vietnamese Iced Coffee: Pretty good, could use fewer ice cubes and more coffee. Ultimately, while it is worth visiting Mama Pho to experience pho broth done right, the restaurant's use of beef balls in their pho and liver pâté in their chicken sandwiches feel more like cost trimmings than experiments in forward-thinking cuisine. Mama Pho has the potential to offer a much better experience. read more
5 years ago
They didnt even bring the broth- i asked them to take out Cilantros and scallion cuz i have cilantro allergic but they just put on them Also i told them i didnt get broth on my pho and you guys put on cilantros so i couldnt eat them And they said they will bring extra broth and new pho But i havent got any Awful experience ever read more
First time ordering take-out from this location. I ordered the beef pho and the pork dumplings. My total came to approximately $19. First of all, to charge approximately $5 for two dumplings is a little ridiculous. They tasted good, but it is hard to justify such a high price for only two, small dumplings. Regarding the pho, it tasted decent. The broth could have had more flavor, but overall it was not bad. I do have a few complaints, however. First, no sauces were provided with the pho. It is standard to at least have some type of hot sauce and hoisin sauce, but both were absent. Second, the meat should have been placed in a separate container, as it was raw and therefor stained some of the noodles with blood. I was not overly concerned with this, as I am no stranger to pho, but I can see how this would cause concern for many people. As this was a delivery order, I believe it was fair of me to expect better. All in all, I think this restaurant could have performed better, but perhaps if you go to the restaurant and eat there, you might have a different experience. read more
5 years ago
Order delivery through DoorDash and received only one soup and pho with steal sponge in the soup. I can't believe I almost swallow it..... read more
Mama Pho is a small place in Williamsburg on the Bedford Avenue strip. It's right down the block from our recording studio, and we walk over to enjoy these nice bowls of Pho. You can not go wrong ordering anything here. The appetizers are good, and I love the peanut sauce. It has an intimate vibe once you pass the order counter in the front. If you need to get your body right after a hangover, sickness, or feel the cold coming on, this dish will knock it right out of you. read more
7 years ago
Pho was ok but not great but the real reason for this review is to bring to everyone's attention what may be the worst deal on Bedford Avenue 2 ripped open dumplings for $5 I mean come on that's outrageous. Another reason for this review is the fact the spring rolls were not sealed shut and the wrappers were rock hard. The place wasn't busy at all so there really is no excuse for the poor caliber food. With all the places to eat on Bedford Ave I don't imagine they will be open long there if they don't start concerning themselves with quality control read more
Came here while up in NY the night. I was strolling the streets staving when I stumbled upon Mama Pho. It was around 8 and eventhough it was too late for me to eat I had skipped dinner because of a late lunch before the drive from MD and found myself famished. I'm a sucker for pho and a fool for banh mi sandwiches! They had both. I went with the banh mi. The young lady who greeted us asked us if we had been there before and since we hadn't she proceeded to tell us what Pho was. Sweet of her. Since I knew and my counterpart did not, I allowed her to continue as I paid close attention and ready to interject if need be lol. Him not knowing took me by surprise and I quickly became excited thinking of future food conquest I had to introduce him to. You guys know how we foodies think lol. Sorry, getting back to the food-- I asked the gentleman about the Banh Mi because it didn't list daikon or fresh jalepeno topping it off but he assured me I would find my jalepenos. We dared the Lemongrass Banh Mi to a bout with our bellies and waited for our order. You guys know I love being inquisitive, so I conversed with the gentleman who took our order and he informed me they had been there for quite some time. He was pleasant and we continued to chat as the sandwiches were being prepared. Wait wasn't too long but not surprising since there was only two other people who came through for orders and one couple dining in on this particular Friday night. Hmmm not busy at all. We took our food to go and continued back to our resting spot. Y'all know we foodies/Elites inspect! Didn't find my daikon or jalepenos and that left me craving spice :-( Don't know if that's a NY Banh Mi thing but if you're looking for spice on your Banh Mi order jalepenos on the side. Check out the pics I'd go back to try the Pho just out of curiosity. read more
2 years ago
8 years ago
A solid 4 here. I was in Williamsburg trying out some traditional Mediterranean ice cream. And yes, it was cold. But it's never too cold for ice cream. In any case, I was already full from my treat, but knew that I wasn't truly full. So I trekked down to North 7. And yelped my way to this tiny spot. And it is tiny. But what it lacks in size, it makes up for in flavor. I had the Rib Eye and Beef Meatball Pho. I like the heads up that was mentioned on the menu: the rib eye is raw and literally cooks in the broth. And I witnessed this myself. I was captivated. The rib eye was plentiful and absolutely delicious. Half a star demotion for the beef meatball. It tastes too... fresh for me? I don't know. It didn't taste like it had been well cooked through. But that may just be me. I slurped up that broth though. I could have used a dash more of salt. But again, that's just the future hypertensive in me. The other half star demotion is the fact that when I kept calling for the check, my waitress remained on her phone, even though I was one of maybe 4 people dining in. But she soon came over after multiple calls. So I wasn't particularly bothered. I've told my friends about Mama Pho. They have no choice but to come back with me. As always, happy eating and drinking. MMG read more
This skinny railroad restaurant had descent pho (as compared to Pho Bac in Elmhurst I had last week). It gets the job done for my pho craving on a rainy day however it's not the best I ever had. Veggies all come in the bowl, meat & noodle ratio is good, broth wasn't too bad. Some flavor but not super rich as it could be. Good portion size for $11. Food came out quickly however service isn't fast or attentive. read more
8 years ago
It's soup season. I was feeling the sniffles and was craving soup. I told my coworker i was considering getting mama pho and he suggested i get the dumpling soup so I did. You can tell this is a mom and pop restaurant, everything is fresh. I took the meal to go but wish I had ate there to let everything simmer together more. I requested for the soup to be spicy and the guy gave me extra jalapeños and sauce. It was so spicy and fresh. Everything was delicious. I am definitely curious to try more food option from the restaurant. read more
4 years ago
Stay away from this place!!! I order from here today and found Two small cockroaches in my Pho. This is so disgusting read more
Probably some of the best pho I've had. Was trolling on Bedford Ave and was deciding on a couple of places to eat. Decided a hot bowl of pho would be a good idea on a windy day. Quick service! Flavorful pho! Affordable! Had the lemongrass chicken pho and a friend had the shrimp summer roll. So good, will be back again! read more
7 years ago
It was nice in the cold morning to have a big bowl of soup. I came to This location before and this time I brought my uncle there. He liked it and I was so happy about that. We had mama pho and it was delicious as usual. read more
7 years ago
My favorite pho in Williamsburg. Super fresh with lots of ingredients and very flavorful broth (made for 24 hours) that is not thick or heavy but clear and healthy. They use quality meat and the portions are big. $16 might be more than some places but to me the quality, portion, and freshness is worth it. I've had the beef and the chicken pho and both are great. It's a small, cozy, no-frills spot with extra seating in the back. Food comes out immediately. read more
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Ph is maybe the most recognizable Vietnamese dish imo. That distinct broth flavored with star anise and cinnamon is undeniable. And it's a simple yet effective gauge on the quality of a Vietnamese restaurant. Mama pho is, in all essence, strictly a ph shop with some appetizers to complement it. My first time at Vietnamese restaurant usually consist of the basics, so I got the đc bit (also known as ph #1). It usually has raw sliced beef that cooks in the broth when they serve it and tripe for that chewy texture, and here they give you meatbals (bò viên). Ph rubrics scoring (1-5): Noodles - 5 - the noodles were loose and not clumped together. When I grabbed some with my chopstick, it came up like curtains, meaning they refreshed the noodles just before serving. Broth - 5 - unlike chicken broth, beef broth for this should be clear with a slight dark tint. There are no traces of fat and oil bubbles and all the scum from the bones have been strained out. The taste of the star anise is distinct and the overall flavor is full (not watered down). Meats - 5 - the rib eye was fresh and had a good pink to it bc of the steam of the broth. The meatballs were al dente and warm on the inside. Condiments - 2 - It's common practice to supplement your soup with veggies to taste yourself, but not here. They didn't give us a plate of veggies to complement our soup, instead rationing bean sprouts and lime in our bowl. I personally add extra peppers and lots of bean sprouts. Its a huge nono in my eyes for places to charge extra for this. TOTAL: 17 out of 20 15 is my threshold for a revisit so thumbs up for me here. I use a rubrics standard in my workplace to give a granular grading system and to not be deterred because of 1 thing, like the condiments here. read more
7 years ago
Space is brand spanking new and looks great on the inside. There's also a lot more seating space than it seems like from the street as they have a back room behind the kitchen. Staff is a mixed bag; the owner or shift manager was rather aggressive to take my order, even though I was the only patron. The cashier was super friendly. I ordered the bbq pork banh mi and it wasn't all that great. I noticed the staff use a microwave to make my order which was one alert. The bbq pork also had a weird mouth-feel, almost like chunky pate, vs firm ground bbq pork. The pork is a bit salty. The filling is crunchy, but rather flat in taste - it didn't have that pop that a good banh mi gives the tastebuds. Price point and location are fantastic! Unfortunately, with all the other Vietnamese locations popping up in the area, this offering will prob not make it to the top of the list. read more
4 years ago
Hot garbage. Ribeye and brisket pho is one slice of ribeye and SEVERAL slices of pure fat. No meat, just fat. I understand that brisket is a fatty cut of meat but you don't serve your customers slices of FAT. Disgusting read more
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