Incredible atmosphere. Easy parking down the street even on a Saturday night at 7:30. Staff was very friendly and I heard them kindly helping a few pho newbies. We had the Pho-Ries - you wouldn't think fries at a Pho place, but these are a surprise new addiction! My son and I had beef (he added meatballs), wife had veggie - which was very earthy and mushroom forward. My daughter was a little under the weather and had the chicken. All were fantastic. Next time, we'll sit outside. Great find - so thankful for the recommendation from a friend. read more

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Try: Garlic Noodles! Why: Really good Garlic Noodles with great buttery garlic flavors. I added lemongrass tofu since I had tons of meat the day before. I enjoyed each bite! Spring Rolls did miss the mark for me - a bit bland including the sauce. Mango Iced Tea was refreshing (self-serve and you can sweeten yourself if you please). Notes: I came on a Monday for early dinner and it was empty. The worker was awesome - welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Love the decor like the lanterns hanging from ceiling. Spacious dining area with large tables. They also have a bar area and patio seating in back. I'd come back for the noodles and would like to try other dishes and cocktails. read more

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Hidden gem with unique asian cocktails and the best patio in louisville. I love this place. It's great for lunch and cocktails and bites at night. I love their fish sauce chicken wings, garlic noodles, bahn mi, and pho. Make sure you get a cocktail. Not sure? Talk to your bartender, they're so nice and helpful. read more

WOW this was delightful. The service at the bar is also very attentive despite the cafeteria style setup and casual ambiance. Food was delicious. No notes. read more

MoonDog - Banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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This place is more quick service, but you can sit down and eat. It's pretty spacious and a nice spot for hanging with friends or stopping by for a casual lunch/dinner. Honestly the food was very good. We came for the pho, but the star for me was the garlic pepper wings. I highly recommend. read more

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I was not impressed. The Vietnamese curry with chicken was very mediocre. The salad was better, but still just good. Nothing to get excited about. read more

MoonDog - Salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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The location and ambiance was great. Cool little spot. Not a lot of seating but doesn't seem to be crowded much so there is no wait. There is also a parking lot that close to the building and parking on the street. I didn't think the food was spectacular. I have had better pho in the city. We got the beef pho and it didn't really have any flavor. I added a lot of spice and hoisin sauce to add flavor to it. The egg rolls were the best thing with the sweet and sour dipping sauce. We tried the fried chicken in fish sauce glaze. The sauce was good once you got past the smell, if you can. I will say the sauce was quite salty as well. It had a lot of soy sauce as the base and that added the salt. The soda machine also was our go CO2 so none of the drinks were good. I most likely will not come here again. There is nothing enticing me too when I can find better pho at other places. read more

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I wanted to come and try this place since it has a new owner since the last time I've been here. But sadly my review is about the same. The inside looks nicer but there were several flies inside. The pho and fries and everything else are just mediocre. Nothing has as much flavor as it should. I just wanted better. read more

The only thing good about this place is that it's open late. So basically an option if you're hungry late at night. The food is bland and mediocre at best. The staff doesn't have a protocol for properly cleaning up their patio area. We wanted to sit outside but, every table was filled with dirty dishes from previous customers. A guy did eventually come and clean it up but, not before he lit and smoked a cigarette. The patio is also not very sturdy. The tables are wobbly and there is cardboard everywhere where attempts are made to keep them sturdy. Also, apparently they only serve certain food items at certain times of the day. The owner, or whoever the guy in charge behind the bar is, he's not too friendly either. read more

I had been meaning to check out Moon Dog for a while, ever since I saw that it had changed from its previous business, Pho Ba Luu. So when I had the chance to order delivery, I gave it a go. I went with the garlic noodles, which have become a staple in my house. I make them at least once a month but have never ordered them from a restaurant. I was so excited when I saw this on the menu. And they were ... OK. They weren't bad but didn't have the big garlic flavor I was expecting. They reminded me more of lo mein noodles with a little extra garlic mixed in. I will probably order something different the next time I try them. I also got a Thai tea, which was exactly what I wanted. Overall, a decent meal. I would just go back and try a different dish. read more

MoonDog - GARLIC NOODLES - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We visited Moondog on a Friday evening and were met with the lively sounds of the salsa music from the neighboring restaurant. The open floor plan and walk up counter had a menu board overhead outlining the offerings. My companion and I decided to try a few items for sharing. We had pan fried dumplings, lemongrass chicken noodle bowl and the Vietnamese curry, also with chicken. The counter service was efficient and my Thai tea was served quickly. He got the mango ice tea which was self serve. The dumplings were crispy and flavorful with an amazing dipping sauce. The curry was as expected and tasty. It had a side of rice. The start was the noodle bowl. The chicken was marinated and cooked perfectly and was very tender. The sauce, I forget the name was divine. Fresh veggies and herbs really made it complete. We will return and I think hubby would enjoy. read more

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Absolutely terrible experience. The food was bland, the broth tasted like it had barely any flavor. The meat was tough and lacked freshness, and the overall quality just wasn't there. I genuinely don't understand the positive reviews. There are plenty of pho places where you can get a flavorful broth, fresh ingredients, generous portions. I wouldn't come back. read more

Formerly Pho-ba-lou, now moon dogs. Same concept, different name. PHO is amazing. Broth is rich and favorable. Service is pretty fast. Food was hot and delicious. Nice ambiance inside and out. Check it out for sure. read more

MoonDog - PHO-RIES - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Came here for lunch craving bun thit nuong, and immediately regretted it, 2 stars is being nice because I feel there is potential. The food was super bland, pickles are barely pickled, just tasted like sugared carrots with water,, seasoning is little to none, almost like they're ashamed of their own country. As a Vietnamese man, I can ensure you this is not what Vietnamese cuisine is, this an over simplification of it, it is an overpriced and gentrified version of it. Service could had been better, for example, getting an order correct with the right sauce would had been good but I tried both sauces, the nuoc mam was too watered down. We want the funkiness!!! The only thing this place has good going on is the ambiance I love the inside and the building itself the many lanterns hanging were a nice touch. read more

Yes yes yes! Returned and they have resolved both the previously mentioned temperature and bowl-fullness issues. All the good things remain the same - the flavor, the service, the friendliness, the speed, the quality. Go here. Eat the pho. Fabulous. read more

MoonDog - VEGETARIAN PHO - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Absolutely great beef pho and mango iced tea! My wife had one of the chicken sandwiches which was also good. The people were very nice although I will say, closing at 3 in the middle of the day is a little weird, so a slightly off putting way of wrapping up the meal, my feedback would be to maybe open later and then have a full flow through dinner instead of intermittent hours. read more

Vietnamese food tucked away in a little neighborhood... Had to try it. Cool atmosphere inside with good relaxed vibes. Service was good. Staff was friendly. Order: Beef pho. Classic flavors. Delicious broth. Pro tip: Sriracha and hoisin sauce in mini fridge by the self serve water not on the tables like other places. No frills just delicious. read more

I keep giving this place a try because it's so close and they recently rebranded but the food is the same... The new decor, lanterns, and back patio are a huge draw. The food leaves little to be desired. The pho is just okay. I've also tried the banh mi and ended up pulling the sandwich apart to pick out what was edible. The fries are pretty good (saving grace). Not my first choice for Vietnamese food in Louisville. read more

This place ROCKS! As soon as you walk in you know it's a great spot for drinks and a bite to eat. The food and drinks were delicious, I genuinely scarfed both up in record time. I can't wait to bring my friends back here to try it read more

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The beef pho was fabulous. I love that you can order extra rare beef for three dollars. The fully cooked beef in the broth was very tender and tasty. This and a tap beer from the bar that's a great pairing. Service was professional, cheerful, and fast. The pho broth was hot, but not too hot. The ambience is awesome. The back patio is brick in the Neighbourhood is sweet. Next time I'm bringing my husband. He would love this. The beef pho was fabulous. I love that you can order extra rare beef for three dollars. The fully cooked beef in the broth was very tender and tasty. This and a tap beer from the bar that's a great pairing. Service was professional, cheerful, and fast. The pho broth was hot, but not too hot. The ambience is awesome. The back patio is brick in the Neighbourhood is sweet. Next time I'm bringing my husband. He would love this. read more

MoonDog is one of the few places open after 10PM to grab a bite in the Nulu area, and it's a hit! We landed at the airport around 9AM and walked to MoonDog for a late night dinner. We ordered the Vietnamese Hot Chicken Banh Mi ($15) and the Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Bowl ($15) with an addition of 2 seafood & pork Vietnamese egg rolls ($2.50). Both items were so good and came out fast. The bread on the Banh Mi was crispy and the chicken had a mild spice to it. The vermicelli noodle bowl was my favorite - it had lots of chicken in it and the egg rolls were delicious! They have siracha, hoisin sauce and fish sauce in a fridge by the drinks for you to use to your liking. The open kitchen concept was cool and there is also a bar serving drinks. Love that this spot is open till 1AM when everything else closes early on the weekdays! read more

MoonDog - Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Bowl ($15) with 2 seafood & pork Vietnamese egg roll ($2.50) - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Really great late night (or any other time) spot. Most places close at 9-10 but they are open late so you can actually get something other than a burger or pizza in Lou. Their pho is great and their fries omfg GET THE FRIES they are so good and you get a huge portion and they are so addictive. Never had fries seasoned like that and it's just awesome. Also the place is so cute too. My only slight complaint are the tables on their patio. It's a great space but the tables are so hard to keep from spilling your drinks bc they are just kinda wonky but that's it. read more

MoonDog - Top chicken pho, pho fries and beef pho add meatballs - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Got the fried dumplings and a drink from the bar and they were both fire. They are also open late which is nice & the owner Tin is funny and kind. They also have a patio if you want to sit outside. The decor is very cute and they had a good playlist as well. love MoonDog read more

MoonDog - indoor decor - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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This was my first visit to Moondog since the rebrand, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The ambiance is very inviting as you walk in. I couldn't help but stare up at the ceiling while trying to navigate the tables and sidle up to the bar. After ordering a refeshing Pandan cocktail, it was time to look at the food menu. One thing I love about MoonDog (and its preceding name, Pho Ba Luu) is that the small plates and affordable prices make it easy to split a bunch of things. The spring rolls and wings were awesome, as usual. Even though it was hot outside, it was raining, so a curry bowl still felt appropriate. No regrets - it was awesome. As a final treat, I asked the bartender to make the same thing I saw him whip up for several others: his favorite cocktail. I don't know what all the ingredient are, but if you don't have an aversion to jager, make sure to ask. It was delicious! We will continue ordering mostly takeout from here, but I think the changes they made enhance the dining and drinking experience tenfold. If you're in the NuLu/Butchertown area, make sure to go inside! read more

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Great food, albeit pretty pricy. Really nice staff and and interior design. Parking is a challenge being on the edge of butchertown and nulu. Be prepared to hunt for a spot, but bring your appetite. Pho and shaking beef are top tier dishes read more

MoonDog - SHAKEN BEEF, SEAFOOD&PORK EGG ROLLS (4) and BEEF PHO - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I really enjoyed the garlic noodles! I often go other places and the dish is simply garlic + noodle. However these noodles were garlic + noodles + FLAVAAA!! The wings were very tasty and I pretty much got all the sauces on the side so I can try them all. I liked them mixed together the best. The fries (small portion) were great and had really good seasoning! The spring rolls were pretty basic, but they added some freshness between the fattiness of the other dishes! read more

MoonDog - SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS (2), GARLIC NOODLES, Side Pho-ries, wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

One of the coolest spots in Butchertown. Dinner here on a warm day with the doors open is unbeatable. A bit pricey but worth it for the quality of the food imo. Service is fast and food is delicious. The pho broth is some of the best I've had. read more

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The ambience and Vietnamese food is the VIBE! So cute and I really love the lanterns as decorations. I had a nice piping beef pho and a friend had the curry. I'll definitely come back and try more of the specials and phos! read more

MoonDog - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I dined at Pho Ba Luu again, and still give a 3 star rating. When I arrived around noon there was no line at the counter so I was able to walk right up to order. I chose the lemongrass noodle bowl and added a spring roll to the bowl for $16+. Food is prepared in a line and most of the items are premade. I was surprised at the smaller portion of my meal. The chicken didn't have a lemongrass flavor and I could tell it had been prepared way in advance. The pickled items were the star of the dish. I want to love and support this place but the food just doesn't compare to some of the other Vietnamese restaurants in the community. read more

MoonDog - Grilled Lemongrass Marinated Chicken Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We first went to Pho Ba Luu on our 2021 trip to Louisville because they had gluten free options, and who doesn't like pho? The food didn't wow me, but the food was solid and inexpensive -- $15 for a large bowl of pho which was very filling. (The majority of the menu is under $15.) When we went to Louisville in 2023, we went back to Pho Ba Luu (twice!). I also discovered that they sold wine! If you want a cheap, filling meal (and a glass of wine), Pho Ba Luu is the place to go. [Yelp collections: Louisville/Indianapolis 2023; Louisville, KY 2023; Louisville, KY 2021] read more

Visiting Kentucky from Texas for a week and MoonDog was the best food we had throughout our whole trip. Had the beef pho with meat balls and a Mr Pibb. It was one of the best phos I've ever had. We ordered Phö-ries for and egg rolls for the table. Both were incredible. After my meal I had a Thai tea which was great and very refreshing! I would definitely recommend visiting and I look forward to going back! read more

What a sunny, colorful spot! Love the hanging lanterns -- if it would have been just a little warmer, would have sat outside on the charming patio. The food was fresh and delicious. My lemongrass chicken banh mi had tons of flavor, and even the bread was fab. Also shared pork spring rolls with my friend, and they were great, too. I could have sipped the dipping sauce straight up. Excellent vibes and Vietnamese food. read more

MoonDog - Lemongrass chicken banh mi, noodle bowl and Thai iced tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I usually stick to my normal Pho spots when it comes to Louisville but moondog and their food stood out to me, so I had to try it! Soon as I walked in the restaurant the vibe and unique ambiance blew me away. It was really cool seeing decorations like that, and the name "Moon Dog" is being used right, they have an awesome dog board where they even take pictures of the dogs that come in and post them on the glass board, talk about amazing service. Now the food where do I start, I got the Pho-ries for an appetizer/side, and those are super tasty, perfectly cooked with the right crunch and seasoned to perfection I could eat them all day by themselves. I went with the Beef Pho, my go to! And I can't lie, it was pretty good! I just felt like it was missing one small ingredient to taste like the authentic Vietnamese restaurants but overall still good and flavorful and I'll definitely be back! If you're in Louisville make sure you check this spot out! read more

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Great place for late night pho... it opens late. We both got chicken pho. The service was great and convenient location.

This place is amazing. Not only is the inside very well done but the food is amazing! We are eager to get back and try more food!! read more

MoonDog - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I haven't had a lot of good Pho....buttttt THIS PLACE is off the chain! Flavor basket of yumminess! Tender chicken and delicious deep chicken flavor. Everything tastes very fresh. (Not shown) they give you a rolled up brown bag with basil, fresh cut jalapeños and bean sprouts that you add on the top! Let me tell you - dump it all if you like that spice because they don't use punk jalapeños!!! Soooo good! The rice noodles were perfectly cooked as well. The place is very nice, staff is awesome and super sweet. It's quiet and nice to slurp in the deliciousness and have a good conversation. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Our friend had the beef pho and thoroughly enjoyed it. My wife had the veggie dumplings and she said they were delicious! read more

MoonDog - Chicken Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

This is a must try if you're pho lover! It's so beautiful in the inside 10/10 and the vibes are chill and you have good views to the other restaurants and shops down the street. read more

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I've already been back twice! Whether it's take out or it's eating out this is the spot! The lemongrass seasoned tofu sauté noodle bowl is everything to me! It's vegan, fresh, deliciously flavorful & filling! The service is great and always kind! And if it's summer I can't recommend sitting in the back patio enough - there's sun, shade and plenty of room! read more

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Stopped at Pho Ba Luu as one of the few restaurants on the way and close to the Speed Museum. This is a "quasi fast food" restaurant in an industrial storefront where you order at the counter from their Vietnamese driven menu and it is delivered to your table. They have both indoor and outdoor seating options. Self-serve fountain drinks are available as a drink option with your meal. I ordered the grilled chicken noodle bowl with a crispy roll. The bowl was average. The fish sauce that they use was not very flavorful and the dry chicken and fresh salad portion was a wee small for $13. The crispy roll which you can also get as a starter was crispy but petite and not that good. The banh mi sandwiches though were reportedly good by my fellow lunch mates and probably would have been a better choice. I suspect the menu is prepared more for the American palate than the authenticity of the Vietnamese cuisine. Service was friendly and helpful, but limited to the counter people who took your order and the servers that delivered the food. Your order is executed within a reasonable amount of waiting time to when it gets delivered to your table. However, the food gets delivered piecemeal as it is ready rather than when the order is completely done. read more

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What better way to warm up on a cold rainy night is a bowl of Pho. A friend joined me to share a few tasty dishes. Super friendly smiling staff gave a welcoming reception. Order at counter brought to the table. Poached tender chicken with perfectly cooked veggies, rice noodles in a tasty broth served with side Serrano chillies. Delicious Veggie fried dumplings cooked perfectly crisp with a sweet/ spicy dipping sauce. (4 per order). Noodle Bowl of grilled chicken with vermicelli noodles and crisp lemon grass, vegetables. Rice bowl of tender shrimp with shredded carrots, diced green onions. The rice texture was a type I hadn't had before. The dish was in need of some heat which a handy bottle of sriracha brought the dish together. With a satisfied hunger we found ourselves happy with go boxes in hand. Definitely recommend! Side notes: Industrial feel vibe. Outside patio. Clean facilities. Parking was limited on a busy main one way street. If there was a parking lot we didn't notice. read more