So hard to find good pho in Brooklyn that is also vegan friendly!! This place would get more than 5 stars if it was an option. Delicious broth and great vegetable toppings. They offer clear broth. Thai iced tea - I want a gallon of it for my house read more

Truly a 3 star based on the food, but the 24/7 hour + clean bathroom brings it to 4 stars. I have been curious about Mama Pho for almost half a year so it was great that I got to try it now. As you know, finding GOOD Vietnamese food in New York City is very hard. Either the banh mi has the soft bread that they used in the East Coast and the spreads they adapt for non-Viet tastes are off. Also, the pho at most places either has the most bland broth or the toppings are very low quality. I can truly say here that it is best to eat here. I was literally counting the ingredients to make sure that they gave me everything and they did. However, I did read previous reviews stating that they were missing items from their to go order and I saw that there are only 2 people working which can make them overwhelmed. Their restaurant style is inconsistent as you go up to order, but they bring the pho to you and bus your table? I ended up busing my own table as the workers were extremely busy and overwhelmed. Their pho also includes an egg which I have never ever seen before and I've eaten a lot of pho. I got the Mama Pho ($18.75) + tax which can get extremely pricey. Like I said before, I do think the 24/7 operating hours make it worth it especially if one is craving pho mega badly at night. However, during the day, there are better options for Vietnamese food. Also, their bathroom is downstairs, but it is very clean and modern so another plus as well. read more

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This places is great! I love pho so being able to find a pho spot close to me is amazing! I order the dumplings which were delicious they're steamed and you can get either 2 or 4 they were very delicious and the dip it came with was so good ! I also tried their Thai iced tea with bubble and it was super yummy not too sweet very delicious! I ordered their Ryb eye steak pho it was delicious you get a great portion for the price and it was filling not too heavy either for the broth sometimes I have pho and I be stuffed bc of how heavy the broth is but this was great. The service was amazing and fast they bring everything to your table. And the inside was super clean and pretty the way it was set up loved it here will be coming back for more pho now that I know it's located walking distance from me. read more

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I'm from South Brooklyn. Came up North to visit some shops and enjoy a casual rainy Sunday. Decided we wanted Pho around the area and found Mamas. The Interior is alright. I sat in the back with all the greens, etc. I don't hate it but I also don't really like it. Had the Mama Pho. Broth was decent, but it was loaded with protein which I really appreciate. Papaya Salad was decent. Missing some spice. Not bad tho. Overall, decent experience. Would I come back? Nah. read more

Pick up orders are seriously lacking. Made a pickup order 30 min in advance of going- arrive to pick up my order only for them to say 5 minutes because they hadn't started it yet.. leave and come back five minutes later and they tell me 5 minutes again... like bruh it's a sandwich please just assemble it, it's been 40 minutes. read more

I know this operates mostly as a take-out restaurant right now (February 2022) but you can still dine in. I had a great experience eating in today. Yes the pho is still served in a paper bowl for now and the utensils are disposable, but I'm sure that will change with time as Coronavirus becomes less severe. Don't be afraid to stop in for lunch or dinner if you are in the area and looking for somewhere to sit down for pho. The rib eye pho was excellent and the indoor vibes are not bad at all. It felt warm and cozy. If you are very hungry definitely get the "big bowl" of pho for an extra $3. I would absolutely come back here if I were in the area, and probably order take out. But dining in for pho is by far my favorite choice. The fact that this restaurant is open 24/7 is absolutely incredible. read more

Mama Pho - Rib Eye Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Really good pho. Ordered this on doordash and it arrived pretty quickly. Nice spot. The soup came separate so you just need to heat it up and pour in the bowl. I wish the bowl was bigger so itd fit all the soup. The rib eye was super tender. The meatballs were also good, but maybe a little stale? The broth was fantastic. If i go back, id get just the rib eye or brisket pho. Also wish there was more noodles. read more

To summarize my experience with the vegan tofu pho with vegetable broth... If I could have it every day of my life I would. read more

Mama Pho - Fried Tofu Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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One of they few Pho restaurants in Williamsburg. Avoid dining in because you'll get the same experience if you took the food to go. They are operating as a take out place, so your experience will not differ. The broth was flavorful, the noodles were of perfect consistency, and the meat was not overdone. The only issue I had was the portion size. The food was gone in two bites, so the value isn't there. You might need two order two or three portions to call it a meal. Might come back when they up their portions. read more

The food was labeled wrong we could not tell the difference between the beef broth and the vegetable broth so therefore we couldn't even eat it. The service was horrible when we tried to call and ask a simple question nobody could speak proper English, after trying to get clarification they proceeded to say they cannot stay on the phone and hung up and blocked our number. read more

Mama Pho offered great Pho and Boba! The shop was empty, which was nice, and was an excellent spot for a quick meal. read more

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Food: 4/5 Their pho is delicious. The broth might be one of the best I've ever had. You have the option to add bone marrow, tripe, etc or anything else of your liking. The broth is very rich and full of flavor. This place is called Mama Pho for a reason. Get their pho. Everything else on the menu is sub par. Service: 5/5 The small Asian lady working here is very nice and sweet. She's very accommodating and attentive. Ambiance: 3/5 The establishment is pretty small. The walls are yellow and the place is very simple. It's clean and fairly new. Very fast casual. read more

Mama Pho - Mama Pho with bone marrow - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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LITERALLY A CRAP SHOOT. *delivery review* They say you get a following from consistency, and you can see that (or the opposite of that) in effect here, because the product is great but the execution is poor. The pho is GREAT during the day. Really great broth and the noodles are cooked to the right point for delivery and self-heated broth (they say that you're supposed to reheat the broth on their site). But if you order something like ribeye and brisket, you might get two slivers of rib eye and a ton of chewy ol' brisket. You would THINK you'd get the normal rib eye order and an additional order of brisket, since you paid an ADDITION. But nah. If you order past, I don't know, 11pm, you'll get whatever they want to give you in exchange for things, because apparently instead of changing the menus in late night, they take your money and just decide to give you whatever they have. Change your menu for late night!!!!!!! I am sure the people that work for you don't like getting calls for botched orders when they're not equipped to fulfill them! This is an example of good food with bad management and care. read more

My goodness, where to start? Hands down, this is the best pho I've had in NY. I've tried Nha Trang One in Chinatown and Mama Pho blows this place outta the water. The broth is SUPER flavorful and beefy. You know it's good when you save the broth for later and the fat becomes super solid. They give plenty of meat. Meat to noodle ratio is on point. Even the meatballs are to die for. The best thing? It's open 24/7. If you're looking for pho, this place should be your #1 pick. read more

This is not Vietnamese food. So bland. Got a lemongrass chicken banh mi and it hardly had any flavor and very little chicken. What it did have was a sharp piece of bone that nearly cracked my tooth. The summer rolls were filled with raw (not pickled) thick stalks of carrot and cucumber. Very bland and hard to eat read more

I am not gonna lie not the best pho I had. So flavorless, I was so sad. The only thing that saved the order was the Bahn Mi.

I ordered pho for delivery and literally got half a cup of pho, no meat, no noodles, etc. The banh mi used old bread . I used to work at a Vietnamese restaurant and I know this bread is OLD I hate to say it but do not go here for good or even decent Vietnamese food read more

Mama Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Unfortunately their quality has really taken a turn for the worst. My boyfriend and I have been loyal customers for the past year and sometimes we'd even order twice a week! The portion has dramatically changed since we first discovered this place. For the past couple of months, we've noticed the portion changes but stuck with it anyway because their broth does something to my soul. But, today I ordered the Mama Pho which comes with beef balls, tripe, beef shin, marrow, and ribeye. What I received was just ribeye and the noodles. The beef shin is in the soup. Also it seems the noodle portion is getting smaller while the bean sprout portion is growing. A bit disappointed as this really used to be our favorite place. read more

Omg. We've ordered Mama pho dozens of times from different locations and our past 2 apartments have been near them and it's always been good to great. Tonight was the worst. If I hadn't had meals before I would be leaving 1 star. We ordered and it came and we got everything together and um... I've never eaten frostburnt noodles before but the noodles they send were clearly improperly stored in dry air that wasn't vacuum sealed and frozen in a bad way. I looked it up and it is food safe but OH MY GOD it tasted horrible. I took a bite of my husbands after I took my noodles out (he had left his in) and I couldn't even take a bite of it. What happened here??? read more

My experience at this restaurant is actually a zero out of 5 the server was extremely rude after receiving my order which I realized was wrong he insisted that it wasn't wrong and decided to start huffing and sighing and having an attitude when I asked him to change it. He continued to show me the receipt of my order, insisting that no this is exactly what I ordered when I told him over and over that it wasn't I was extremely patient because the food did take a long time to come out but I was understanding of the wait time. Another party at the restaurant had the same issue with him when he insisted that their order was correct, and indeed was wrong. He was telling the parties that no this is what you ordered. I didn't eat the food because it wasn't my correct order and I ask for a refund and he continued to have an attitude. I don't recommend this restaurant at all because the customer service is bottom tier, and the wait time is extremely long. read more

I got the classic bunh mi has a soup as a side, my wife got the pho with rib eye. It felt more fusion, my soup was straight pepper water. The bunh mi was not the usual, it was stuff with roast pork and ham which I knew. The pho was not as strong as a regular pho, the noodle was tough & the meat wasn't as tender as the authentic pho. They do have a bathroom and it's decent. I would not go back as it didn't taste good, because I rather leave half of the bunh mi than to take it home. For the price, you could have gotten authentic pho that taste good and have extra money for coffee. read more

Mama Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great Food, and open late as well so you can't beat the convenience of the restaurant. The pho was very good and delicious as well as the summer rolls in which come in two but had to eat the first oneJust wish the broth options had more variety like chicken instead of beef. read more

I ordered the pork chop over rice for delivery. When I opened it I actually laughed because it looked so sad. The oddest part was that they sent two soup spoons for me to eat with. This restaurant does not care at all. Shame. read more

Mama Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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It's a lil pricey for Pho but I have to say it was the best one in town. The only complaint that I got was the sauce to eat with summer rolls wasn't enough at all I think they should fill more sauce or give at least 2 pieces of it. And chop sticks spoons and napkins pls none came with the orders coz I ordered when I was at work. read more

Mama Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food I order the soup dumplings and it was amazing. Although I did not stay service and ambiance looks good. My new spot to eat out.

I came here on a week night by myself - was pleasantly empty. It was pretty clear the place was more focused on the online orders than in room dining. Many of the tables had half eaten plates from previous diners that weren't cleaned until I asked. The food was great but the ambiance was a little sad. read more

Mama Pho - Chicken Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Broth was luke warm, I couldn't even enjoy it. And the noodle portion was small, and the Thai iced tea was extremely sweet. Disappointed

Food is great but sometimes the wait for pick up is a very long time. Wouldn't eat in there, we always eat at home as it has a canteen feel to the place so not somewhere to dine out and feel fancy! read more

Waited 50 min to get my chicken pho and pork dumplings, when I place the oder over the phone they said it would be ready in 15 minutes.. when I get the the restaurant I said hello and the guy didn't even say anything he was just walking back and forth. After 10 minutes after I arrived he asked for my name and nothing.. i standing there for 20 minutes till someone from the kitchen came and asked to help. Totally unacceptable.. Oh and to no surprise that pho and dumplings was cold... stay away from this place read more

Great pho selections where there is basically a combination of everything. Papa pho is a beast with tripe, beef balls and brisket. The spring rolls suck. It's not the typical rolls you get a Vietnamese places. This is like those whack veggie spring rolls wrapped using wonton shells not the rice paper. Pho was very good. Broth delicious. I got it to go but damn good. read more

I ordered delivery from this place and ordered a pho with ribeye and beef balls, however when I received my order I had not received the meats for the pho. Straight huge mistake on the restaurants end not the driver/ delivery. Also would not recommend this place for the portions, the pho was $15 and it's so small, summer rolls is smaller than my wang and I payed $8 for that too. read more

Mama Pho - Pho with no meats for $15 what a steal - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Open 24/7????? I love it. Came here in the morning- the server is really sweet. Very attentive! The banhmi tastes so flavorful. Both pho and banhmi made my stomach veryyyy happy. Will definitely come back if I'm in the area again! read more

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Placed a delivery and was informed it would be over an hour to deliver. So called the restaurant to cancel. No problem. Didn't get a cancel notification for some time so I called again and the was told by the same person that it wasn't cancelled. (after I had already ordered from another restaurant) The person who answered the phone was extremely rude. When I tried to call back after he hung up on me, there was no answer. Food finally arrived over an hour and a half late - and not surprisingly was cold as ice. There are many Pho restaurants to order from, I will be avoiding this place in the future. read more

Excellent quality. Fresh and consistent. This is our favorite healthy late night spot.

I think NYC must have lacking Vietnamese food. I don't think I've ever had amazing Eden Center or Los Angeles level Vietnamese. Anyways I ordered "noodle salad" (bun) and I seriously got like maybe 1/3 cup of noodles and 4 shrimp. It's a noodle-based dish, so I'm unsure of why there were basically no noodles. They also charge you for extra fish sauce (weird theft flex because a giant bottle is like 2 dollars.) So, overall not good. Please let me know where the good Vietnamese is around here and not the white people, tiny portion stuff. Craving a huge dish of luscious noodles. read more

Mama Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Easily the worst Vietnamese food I've ever eaten. Completely flavorless. The meat was over cooked and yet somehow still very fatty. The cucumber in every dish was served in huge chunks rather than julienned or thinly sliced. The banh mi had no mayo, cilantro, or jalapeño and the roll was under baked and not toasted. read more

Mama Pho - Pork Roll Banh MI - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I really like good pho so this place is did not have really good pho but it's not too horrible. Their pho is also pre-made with everything already in the bowl. I like having the beansprouts, basil and jalapeños etc on the side because I like adding it in myself. What is nice is that they have a lot of different options for people. My friend that I went with does not eat beef and pho is usually with beef. This place had a lot of seafood, veggie and chicken options for her. Their menu is also very interesting and has many non-generic ways to eat pho. There was a sautéed pho option which seemed very interesting to me. read more

You cancelled my order twice, it came cold, no utensils come on!!!!!! The broth is lukewarm for 6Am - I will not order again

What an amazing little gem. I right away just order the rib-eye pho. Amazing flavors. Just what I needed on a cold sick day. I will definitely be back. It was so relaxing. Bravo. read more

Mama Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Of all the pho places I've been in NYC, the pho they serve here tastes the closest to authentic. Authentic meaning what you could get in Vietnam or Little Saigon. They recently renovated and the interior feels a little more spacious. Like a true pho joint, they're nearly always open: Sundays, holidays, midday, late night, you name it. It's a get in, get out sort of place. No frills. They put all the herbs in the bowl when they serve it to you. The beef broth is among the best I've tried in NYC, though I do feel that it is served a little too tepid (which is not ideal if you're getting the raw beef slices). The spring roll and other dishes are meh. Come here for the Beef Pho. You know, the item that always listed #1 on the menu. read more

Mama Pho - Dumplings need a little work - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York