I've been on a pho kick lately and this is a go to spot for me. Wish they offered lunch specials because I order midday often and many places do offer lunch specials. Pros: consistency, great pho, great spring rolls. AMAZING chili oil - I bought the to go version to take home and it's the spiciest chili oil I've ever had at a pho place (which is a big deal to me!) Con: order delivery lately and their drinks aren't ready by the time I'm picking up. That's it! Restaurant is clean, service is good. No reason to go into detail when things are pretty straightforward. read more

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This is my third time having Pho and I must say that this place is going to be my GO TO!!! I've tried one other pho spot in Indy, but Pho 21 checked all the boxes for me. Initially when walking in, no one was dining in. I was going to place my order to go, but decided to dine in. It was pretty quiet, clean and open. It was almost closing time and a few employees were cleaning. It smelled so clean throughout; making for an even better dining experience. The service was great! I didn't have to wait long at all before my bowl was coming out. I went with beef and brisket pho. The condiments were fresh. The sauces were full. Before adding any sauces, I wanted to try the broth by itself. And when I did, that's when I knew that Pho 21 has secured me as a customer. I truly didn't have to add any sauces, but what is pho if I didn't add some razzle dazzle. I left with my tastebuds satisfied and lips with a slight sizzle. Ha! After all, if your lips don't sizzle, did you really have Pho? Ha! read more

Pho 21 - Pho with beef and brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Authentic Vietnamese family run business, pho was great. Staff were super attentive to our large group and very friendly. The wooden tables and wall decorations remind me of my bà ngoại's home. read more

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THIS IS MY GO TO!!! I personally don't like any of the pho options on Lafayette Rd. anymore, this is the absolute best, the broths are good and rolls are very neat. The service is solid, old school family owned establishment where the kids do homework at the bar and they have a karaoke setup lol. read more

It really doesn't look like much from the outside and the surrounding area also looks a bit run down. However, a visit here is well worth it. Inside it looks more like an old bar, with an actual bar taking up most of the front part of the restaurant. Towards the back is a lot more seating as well as a karaoke stage. The whole place looks a bit outdated, BUT... the food is great. The menu is quite extensive and I had a tough time deciding what to go with. I really enjoyed my spring rolls and my bowl of rice noodles with beef, not sure of the official name. The server continuously refilled our waters and was always ready to fulfill all of our needs. The portions here are very generous and the prices were really affordable. Come here for the great food, not the ambiance. read more

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One of my new favorite go-tos for Vietnamese food! The pho is flavorful and great for cold weather. Another must-have is their shrimp spring rolls. Staff are very nice and welcoming! read more

I remembered my favorite app (with the gracious help from the server), RARE BEEF SALAD! Love it! I also had a rare beef + meatball phó and my relentless craving for their Vietnamese iced coffee. Always consistent. read more

This is one of my favorite places in Indy! The service is so quick for both takeout and dine in and the people are so sweet. The restaurant is definitely a hole in the wall, but it does the job and the food is so good and authentic! read more

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Great Food and quick. Food was presented nicely Love this dish and it tasted good Very tasty and yummy read more

Pho 21 - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Excellent authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Quick service for to go lunch or dinners. Can't wait to go back.

The stewed catfish is absolutely fire--so flavorful and cooked perfectly, with rich seasoning that really stands out. It's easily the highlight of the meal and something I'd order again. The spring rolls are also good and make a nice, light starter before the main dish. The restaurant itself is very quiet and clean, which makes it a comfortable place to sit down and enjoy your food without feeling rushed. Service is very fast, and everything comes out quickly while still tasting fresh. Overall, it was a great experience and definitely worth coming back for. read more

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Food was flavorful and service was helpful and attentive. Cashier helped me order and was very patient despite the line. There was a cross but it moved fast. I will definite be back. read more

Yes it's worth it! Banh Beo (B4) is excellent! It's soooo good. Im coming back just for this. I think I just found my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Indy. Their vermicelli with beef and egg roll (34 Bun Thor Heo) is delicious too but the Banh Beo is the star. I practically ate the whole appetizer by myself even though it's a sharing dish. Pho-ever shirt from the woman is a lovely touch and the really cool grandpa who took my order was really kind and friendly. You can tell this is a beloved family own place. I'll definitely come back. read more

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Great for Any Meal. These fresh spring rolls are perfect for a quick snack or light meal. Healthy, flavorful, and easy to eat! read more

Pho 21 - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Very good spring rolls, and good chicken pho. I would give this a 3nd place, over Pho 36, but below Pho#1. The problem is most places boil all the flavor out of the meat, and this is a turn-off for me. The service was great, and the place was clean and orderly. I will return and try some other treats! read more

I had the chicken pho, and it was delightful! The food and service were great. They offered all of the "fixins" that come traditionally with pho, and were generous with the portion. The environment was relaxed, not rushed, and enjoyable! read more

Pho 21 - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Our foodie group decided to have a late lunch at Pho 21 on a Sunday afternoon. Pho 21 is on East 21st Street in the Arlington area close to downtown. It is a Vietnamese restaurant located in a rundown strip mall, but do not let the location fool you or steer you away, because it is a great place for Vietnamese food. The ambiance reminded me of an old sports bar that went down under because they had a nice bar in the middle of the restaurant with wooden tables and chairs all around the place and wood paneling on the walls. There are very nice plants in the foyer as you walk into the restaurant, so it does give the place some character. The menu is extensive and prices are very reasonable. I ordered the spring rolls as an appetizer and the rice plate with chicken, ginger, and veggies. I ordered an iced tea to drink and received what looked like hot green tea poured over ice in a glass. It was actually very good, so I was not complaining. The food was excellent and was impressive. My spring rolls tasted great with the dipping sauce and my rice plate was fantastic and a very big portion. Everyone in our group had big portions and was very happy with their food. One person ordered chicken wraps and had to roll her own wraps with the chicken and side items provided to her, and it was entertaining to see her try to roll the chicken wrap. The service is decent for what you get is all I can say about Pho 21. There were two young gentlemen taking care of us the entire time and they were nice and professional. They kept our water glass full of water and made sure we had everything we need which is all that we wanted. I was happy with my dining experience at Pho 21 and would recommend coming here for the food because it is definitely worth the price and it will not hurt your bank account at all. Good food at a good price is all you can ask for and it is here at Pho 21. read more

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I have visited Pho 21 for lunch a couple times and loved it both times. The family working is very kind and attentive. The service is good and everything comes out so fast! I can't wait to try something new each time I visit, everything has been good! read more

This place is delicious! My mom and I often frequent this one for our "pho Sundays". The service is quick and attentive and my order is always correct. The pho is always flavorful with a large portion and the prices are not bad at all. Recommend! read more

Pho 21 - Pho with meatball and beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We have not been here in along,long time. Not real impressed then. Been reading the reviews and decided to try it again. Oh baby, wish I knew what we were missing. Great menu options, great service. Had a dish, broken rice, I'd never tried before and I was hooked. My wife had a noodle dish that is her go to and was very impressed as well. We noticed we some of the few "round eyes" eating here. Always a good sign. We'll be back. read more

So many options! Will definitely have to swing by again to check out the rest of the menu. Service was a bit slow on Sunday afternoon - they may be short staffed - but servers were super friendly. Spring rolls and pho were decent, really enjoyed the fried quail and Vietnamese coffee. The space is cute with fall leaves and stickers, cozy atmosphere with a stage for karaoke nights (I assume?). Good option for Vietnamese food in Indy! Will definitely try more of their items out in the future. read more

Love this place, the pho is incredible as are the banh mi. Also have had the broken rice platter and spring rolls app which were all delicious. 5/5 stars, glad to have them in the neighborhood. read more

Refreshing and Yummy. The service is quick and welcoming. These rolls are super refreshing with the crunch of veggies and the savory dipping sauce. A must-try for anyone who loves fresh food! read more

Pho 21 - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I was really craving Vietnamese food and wanted to get some for Lunar New Year. I placed my order online and had a scheduled pickup. I ordered Bun Rieu ($12) and a Banh mi ($6). I was really disappointed by the bun rieu. The broth was thin and not flavorful. It normally is a thick and rich reddish color and this broth was not that way at all. It came with a decent portion of vegetables and noodles. I ate the Banh mi for lunch the next day. I recommend heating it up in the oven because you want the bread to be crispy! The Banh mi was good; but wasn't as big as a portion as I am used to (in terms of how long the bread is). Also, the cucumber normally is in long thin slices and comes on the side. Additionally, the pickled vegetables usually comes on the side. However in this Banh mi, the cucumber was cut in circles. I know that might seem like an odd comment to make, but as someone who has eaten a lot of Banh mi and is Vietnamese this is worth noting! I had to add my own cucumber when I ate my sandwich. I wouldn't order the bun rieu again but I would order the read more

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I had the soft spring rolls and rare beef and brisket pho. Both were amazing. Some of the best pho I've had in Indianapolis. The service isn't great but the food is worth it. This place will be a regular for me. read more

Is a great spot for a quick and tasty Vietnamese meal. The restaurant has a casual, relaxed atmosphere that's perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. I ordered the Cơm Tấm 21 Special Grilled pork chop, egg, shredded pork skin, Vietnamese egg meatloaf, pork meatball & broken rice with beef and was pleasantly surprised and brightness to the dish. The menu offers a variety of options, including vegetarian and vegan choices, which was a plus. I also appreciated the affordable prices, which made it possible to enjoy a satisfying meal without breaking the bank. could improve is in its customer service. I found it a little harder to get the attention of the waitstaff, and had to wait longer than I would have liked for drink refills and other requests. Despite this, the friendly service and affordable prices make it worth a visit. If you're a fan of Vietnamese cuisine, you won't want to miss the Bánh Mì sandwich at this restaurant. read more

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This hole in the wall place is legit. Broth is rich and packed full of flavor. I also got some egg rolls. This place is authentic and for the money hard to beat read more

Pho 21 - Pho tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Absolutely delicious and authentic Vietnamese food, loved the bún riêu! The bún had a good texture. My spouse got the bún bó huế, the chả in it was so good! Also enjoyed the Tết decor they had up! read more

Delicious. Simple. Refreshing. I usually get pho, but for a hot summer day I go some rice vermicelli noodles topped with grilled pork, cucumber, mint, sprouts, carrots, and egg roll. It's #40 on the menu. Then, pour that fish sauce all over it. Wow. Exactly what I wanted. I guess I brought the lunch crowd because by the time I left more folks were coming in. My server was a kind woman working all of the tables. Loved her shirt that said "phoever" on the back. Don't be deterred by the fact Pho 21 is in a strip mall. The food, the price, and the service are worth it! read more

Pho 21 - #40 at Pho 21 in Indianapolis - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We were driving cross country and was craving pho. We pulled up 8pm Sunday after the 4th of July weekend. They were about to close early after a really long weekend and no one else was in the restaurant. Instead of turning us away, they sat us and served us some delicious pho. The broth was rich in flavor and they were very generous with the meat. Definitely hit the spot and made our day on a really really long drive! Thank you! read more

Some of the best spring rolls with a nice variety to choose from. Located off of Franklin and 21st. This spot is well worth the trip. The portion sizes are filling. I ordered the Goi Cuon rolls with pork, shrimp, lettuce, bean sprout and rice noodles stuffed inside. The peanut dipping sauce was the perfect accompaniment. The com chien (shrimp fried rice was) was amazing. Everything was so well seasoned I needed very little soy sauce. I definitely plan to visit again. read more

Pho 21 - Spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Ok so I've never had Vietnamese food before so please forgive me if I botch a description. First beware there is alot of pork, catfish and shrimp on the menu if you care about abstaining from those items BUT there are plenty of other options including tofu. I had the tofu spring rolls. Very different from Chinese. These have soft clear wrappings. Which again this is my first time sp if you're thinking duh... it's. They are not like the Chinese spring rolls. They were quite good. Everything seemed to be made fresh and packaged with precision... and I'm still talking about the spring roll! You can see through the clear casing and all the items inside were perfectly placed, not just thrown in it an wrapped up. Anyway it came with a sweet sauce with crushed peanuts. So that's another thing to watch if you have an allergy... lots of peanuts on the menu. So I am very particular about my fish. I talked to the young man/server behind the bar because I was deeply concerned about the fish. I am Torah Observant so the easiest way to explain to people is my fish has to have fins and scales. This young listened to me and communicated the fish and ingredients. He really took the time to listen and engage, which I appreciate because I would say about 50% of the time people don't really care to understand what I'm asking about what's in my food. I decided on the mackerel. Since I was taking mine Togo and never been here before, he explained how I should put it together and eat it once I got home. I can't tell you how helpful this young man was ! I dont know how the mackerel was prepared but it was not fried and had some crushed peanuts on it too. And holy mackerel! It was Delicious! It came with the noodles and veggies which were mint leaves and some other leaves, carrots, cabbage... I think and cucumbers maybe... and a small container of the soup mixture. Again forgive me for being clueless but feel free to correct me. There was definitely enough for 2 people. The place is alot bigger inside than it looks outside. It's very nice and welcoming and calming inside. Very clean . It took about 20 mins after I ordered but that's ok. Bring friends and sit back and enjoy a nice peaceful atmosphere and get freshly prepared food. I dony know what all they had to drink but I did see some coke products and beer. I dont really have anything to compare it to so what the heck. I'm giving them a 5 star cuz it was tasty. I'm sure I will be back again to try some different menu items. read more

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Just had lunch at Pho 21. Food was good. The Banh Mi could use a little more filling, but the pho was great and plentiful. Service was excellent. While I only saw one server, he was totally attentive and responsive throughout our visit, even noticing that we could use some forks and bringing a bag for our take home items without being asked. The seating could be more comfortable. The benches that line the walls are very hard and shallow. Ask for a table. At 3:00 p.m., customer traffic was steady, so I think that indicates a lot of regulars enjoying this venue. read more

We have been here three times and each time our meals have been great! I get the rice vermicelli with either beef or pork and my husband gets the pho. It's our go to place for Vietnamese! read more

Pho 21 - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I would have given 5 of the bun Bo hue was better. 1. Service was courteous but not prompt. There were only a few occupied tables but it took a while for them to take our order which is unusual for a Vietnamese place because they usually want you in/out quickly. There were 2 servers and LV my 5 tables including ours but 3 of the tables already received their checks before our order was even taken. 1. Banh beo - ok this is really legit good. Very authentic, super fresh. I would come back just for this. 2. Pho 21 - broth was good but they don't offer tripe and I think to be authentic pho you have to serve all the odd bits. Broth was good and clear not murky like I have seen at some places 3. Bun bo hue - this was the disappointment. The broth tasted like they used pho broth and added some spice to it. It did not have that deep spicy and lemongrass flavor you would except from bun bo hue. Not very authentic and did not have the pig knuckle that you also expect. Also they were very stingy on the meat. There wasn't much meat in the bowl. Probably very small pieces of pork loaf thinly sliced and about and inch in diameter and 3 thin slices of beef. I have seen worse but this was pretty bad. It was basically broth n noodles. read more

Pho 21 - Banh beo - a must order - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is my favorite local Vietnamese restaurant in Indy due to its consistency of food quality. It's located on East side and inside is nothing fancy but clean. I've ordered several items from their menu and I've never failed. I always order spring roll and their spring roll has crunchy fried dough inside so it adds extra texture and I love it. I also enjoy their pho with beef and/or seafood. I tried #29 soup with crab meat, shrimp, tofu and tomato and it was little under seasoned but I loved the flavor of the soup. Vietnamese pancake is also my recommendation. Service can be little slow so not an ideal place when you're in rush. But staffs are always kind and helpful. read more

Pho 21 - Spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I love pho and was in the area so I decided to give this place a try. I ordered the 26, pho with chicken, and I hate to say I was very disappointed. The broth tasted watery and gross, and the chicken was dry and chewy. I tried adding chicken broth and various seasonings, but there was no salvaging it. read more

This place is not fancy but feels clean and the staff are friendly and efficient. The pho! Absolutely delicious. We brought family last time and they ordered chicken and beef entrees that were excellent as well. The menu is in Vietnamese and English so I feel like that adds credibility. read more

Best pho in town! Affordable and generous amounts of food! I usually get the Pho with meat and tendon with a side of fried egg rolls + vegetables. You get a fortune cookie per person, too! Service: You pay for the food immediately after entering the restaurant and are given a number for them to leave the food on your table. They are a very fast and efficient staff! They had ice water ready to go along with trays with all the cutlery necessities. Ambiance: It gives fast-food vibes. Not a bad thing but this isn't like a romantic date spot unless you're a comfortable married couple. Slurp away while eating your Pho! read more

A solid place with a good selection of Vietnamese dishes. I love their fresh rolls (goi cuon) and mom loves their braised catfish (ca kho). That's a win for me :) I can't wait to go back to try their other offerings. read more