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    Pho 86

    3.4 (132 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Bò Lúc Lắc
    Julie Ying X.

    I usually go to Queens for Vietnamese food but I decided to check this place out since I was in the area with my family. We ordered the Bò Lúc Lắc (beef cubes over salad), grilled pork chop over rice, grilled chicken over vermicelli, and the yu choy (Chinese greens). The dishes were very affordable and portions were large. The beef was a bit tough and the pork chop was overcooked. The chicken and greens were good though. There's still better Vietnamese food in Queens but this place was okay. This is a total no frills place but the staff were friendly and helpful (it does help to speak Chinese haha).

    Jin Hao Y.

    A small little Vietnamese restaurant at Bay Parkway. The food was actually decent for being one of many restaurants that are practically the same. If hungry for a quick lunch or dinner, this is a good place to go. Service is fast and the staff are nice. Food tasted a lot better like some of the other common Vietnamese chains nearby.

    Vietnamese Beef Cubes
    Stephen T.

    This is my go to neighborhood pho spot. Their food is always good. My favorite item on the menu is the beef cube over rice. Nicely charred onions over steak cubes with lettuce and tomato and slathered with a gravy with a umami kick. Their pho is solid. The soup is hearty and really helps revive the body on a cold day or a long night out. The place has wood carved Vietnamese art that my buddies have at home. I find it pretty awesome. Great place. Good people. Love to come and order their food.

    Fuang C.

    I decided to try something new - usually just get the regular pho but decided to try the bun bo hue and bun rieu. I've had bun bo hue before and this place was not bad, flavorful and has the pig trotters but also nothing too notable. The bun rieu was my first time trying and honestly was not a fan. Also tried an avocado shake which was quite good. Overall: just okay, service was okay not super friendly but ok. Prices were really reasonable.

    banh cuon
    Amanda W.

    Inconsistent quality on the pork chop but love the avocado shake. Soft banh cuon my usual go to. Broth is warm and clean but it doesn't always hit the spot. But reliable location and opens late.

    Great ratio of filling to bread to pickled veg
    Doris C.

    Ordered the classic banh mi to go; under $9 and the taste/filling were sold for the price. Gone are the days where you can get a banh mi for $6, and one that tastes proper! My one ding is that the bread tore up my mouth; the bread is meant to have a crisp exterior but this was a bit over toasted. The fillings don't go to the very ends of the bread, but as you're eating it, it's the right ratio. Really happy with this and will be back for this!

    Takeout
    Roxanne O.

    Ordered lunch for take out with the office, and it was ready in 10 minutes. Pho broth was hot and the vegetable broth option comes with a lot of vegetables. I ordered the shrimp and it had about 5 or 6 large shrimp. Tad bit tough but can't be helped for takeout. It was a bit difficult to eat if you're getting take out and not going home. They don't give you a bowl, just a quart container of soup and a paper takeout container of noodles.

    bun cha gio thit nuong
    Lian L.

    Amazing food, really a local spot in 86th!! Must stop by to try this wonderful gem for great bun cha gio and Vietnamese ice coffee.

    Spring rolls
    Michelle T.

    To my surprise this place was better than when they first opened. The quality and portion is a great value for the price point. The avocado smoothie is delicious but unfortunately not always available. They're honest and tells us because the avocados are not ripe yet. The ban bo hue has a nice kick and it's flavorful. The tomato soup noodles can be skipped. #1 big Vietnamese soup noodle bowl is humongous. The spring rolls were lovely and crispy. Staff were nice and gave us another plate of sprouts when we asked for it.

    Gary M.

    Finally gave this restaurant a try. Only two other tables were occupied which was great for my two kids. There's much more space here in comparison to the other Viet restaurant on 86th street. Also, this place is much cleaner. The portions here are larger and the soup tastes just a tad cleaner. Prices are cheaper so I would recommend coming or ordering here. My wife also raved about the rainbow jelly ice. So give it a try.

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    Harris L.

    BLUF: 3.5 stars out of 5 stars. Inexpensive Vietnamese food. Pho 86 offers affordable (in this era of price inflation), no-frills Vietnamese food in Bath Beach, Brooklyn. We often order a #1 "Train Pho" ($11.75; $12.79 with tax) and Grilled Chicken with Rice ($10; $10.89 with tax), and occasionally get a Vietnamese Coffee. There are better Vietnamese restaurants north and south of Pho 86 on 86th Street, namely Em Vietnamese and Phở Number 1, respectively. Both restaurants are slightly more expensive than Pho 86, offer slightly better cuisine and / or larger portions, and both have premium versions of pho that Pho 86 doesn't. However, Em Vietnamese is a smaller space and closes earlier, while parking near Phở Number 1 can be difficult at times. The food at Pho86 is good enough for the times we don't want to deal with such concerns. Complimentary tea is served. Pho 86 has two adequately maintained unisex restrooms.

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    Delicious and quick service. Offers a lot of drink options and lots of different varieties of food for restrictions.

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    Great pho, food came very quick and the staff was nice. Well priced and the restaurant was a little loud but it was a vibe.

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    Customer service was so horrible , the server was rude , pho table customer service much better than them

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    My usual go to spot for pho. Great service and nearby me. Definitely recommend it. Food quality and great portion size.

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    10 months ago

    I have tried lots of vietnamese NY NJ FLA PA, But every meals I have ordered from PHO 86 are always fresh and on point!!

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    5ive Spice - 5 Spice Special Pho.

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    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    5.4 miPark Slope
    $$

    Definitely a great spot fast service to go, I'd come back for sure . The Thai tea was great, the…read morebanh mi hot snd cold were both good but the port chop lemon grass was better for sure . Prices don't seem they bad either. And the bread was really soft and fresh

    **CASH ONLY** I do appreciate that's the first thing they tell you as you walk through the door so…read moreyou don't have to waste your time eating and then doing that awkward dance of asking whoever came with you if they have cash or having to go to the ATM, etc. However, it's very unfortunate they require that to begin with, but that seems to be the general consensus on all the reviews. The service was okay - it was obvious the server was brand new/still in training so I'm sure he'll get better and congrats to him on the new job! Btw, in case you were wondering this place is NOT Vietnamese-owned, or at least the server + the host + some workers in the back were not, or perhaps they're trilingual. In any case, I was a little sad about that because there really is a lack of good Viet food in NY so although other ethnicities are more than welcome to own places not of their own ethnicities, I was just hoping to find more Viet-owned Viet food businesses. That being said, I got pho bo vien (which I suppose now I know why there's no Vietnamese text on the menu... so this is the viet meatball pho??) and it was okay. Nothing bad, nothing special, probably a bit too pricey for what you get. I was hoping for some comfort food since this location is nearby. The broth was overall fine after adding some hoisin sauce and Sriracha. Unsure if I'll come again... the convenient location for me is probably the main selling point

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    Pho Table

    Pho Table

    4.4(129 reviews)
    0.9 miBensonhurst
    $$
    Healthy dining
    Locally sourced ingredients

    This is my favorite takeout pho place! I've ordered from here multiple times…read more I would always order the summer roll, spring rolls, and sliced brisket pho. The summer roll has the right amount of spring and always lots of noodles and lettuce. The spring rolls always arrive still hot and still so crispy and good. The pho will come separately, a container of the soup and then another container of everything else. The soup would always still be hot! I always pour the soap into a bigger bowl that I have and then put everything else in. It never disappoints!

    Upon stepping in this space it smells delicious and automatically makes you salivate. They have a…read moresmall menu but the items all look delicious. You know when a place has a limited menu they take care of all their foods. We ordered a pork bahn mi and a chicken bahn mi. An order of pirk dumplings and 2 drinks. The lychee drink and the taro milk drink with boba. The taro drink was creamy and light when drinking. The lychee drink was like a lychee flavor soda but so refreshing. Definitely get the lychee if you are unsure as that is what the worker recommended when i asked. The dumplings were small but yummy with their homemade sauce. I wish they were bigger but no other complaints. The bahn mi's were delicious i got the prok and the flavoring were juicy with their homemade sauce pickled carrots and cucumbers slices balancing it out. The bread was so crispy i throughly enjoyed. I will stop by again another time for the delicious Pho smell that was at the restaurant.

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    Ba Xuyen - #1 Banh Mi - Spicy

    Ba Xuyen

    4.5(861 reviews)
    2.8 miBorough Park
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    Must Try: Small plate / flattened bánh ít trần?, Grilled Chicken Banh Mi…read more Me and Tanzina came here and there was basically only one thing on the menu that didn't have pork, so options were a little limited for her. I ended up coming back and trying more later though. Grilled Chicken Banh Mi - 4.5/5 The chicken was juicy, tender, and had a good amount of flavor. They also give you a lot of meat. The pickled filling wasn't overly vinegary, which I liked. Bread was good, nothing crazy. I do wish they went heavier on the mayo and pâté because it could have used a little more moisture. Grilled Pork Banh Mi - 4.5/5 Pretty much the same strengths as the chicken version. Good meat, solid flavor, good bread, and a nice balance of fillings. Could still use a little more sauce, but overall really good. Triple Ham Banh Mi - 4/5 Decent, but not exactly how I like my banh mi. It was a little dry for me. Maybe I just prefer mine wetter and a little more loaded with condiments. Small Plate / Flattened Bánh Ít Trần? - 5/5 I still need to figure out the actual name of this, but it was excellent. Very fresh and surprisingly filling, with a slightly sweet and savory flavor. The sauce paired with it extremely well. Easily one of the best things I had here. Price - 5/5 Pretty cheap for a New York spot, especially considering the portions and quality. Experience - 5/5 Simple menu and everything has been pretty consistent. There's a decent amount of seating and it isn't too loud. Just know that you may need cash, and there's an ATM a couple blocks away. Definitely a spot I'd come back to, especially for the chicken banh mi and that small plate once I finally figure out what it's actually called.

    Tasty Banh Mi sandwiches!…read more I ordered ahead and didn't wait very long on a Sunday early afternoon. I asked for my Banh Mi with less carrot and daikon which they happily accommodated. The sandwiches were a little light on meat but ask for more because the prices of these sandwiches are also similarly light. There were other tasty treats and Vietnamese groceries in the shop, they also had self serve fried spring rolls in a toaster oven as well for $1 each. The women who run the shop were sweet and quick.

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    Di An Di - Chicken & Cabbage Salad / Goi Ga

    Di An Di

    3.9(473 reviews)
    8.9 miGreenpoint
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    We were recommended to come to Di An Di by a cousin to try their northern style pho. Luckily it was…read morealso on the Chase Sapphire dining program. We ordered the Cha Goi (Crispy Spring Rolls ($18), Pho Thin Ha Noi (Beef Pho $25), and Pho Ga (Chicken Pho). I was impressed by the meats for both phos, as they were tender. The beef had a good wok sear, while the white meat chicken surprisingly retained good moisture. Compared to Southern style pho, Northern is more clear, light broth and wider noodles. The beef pho had more flavor. You could add hot and sweet sauce to your liking as well. We have a go to place for northern pho, but Di An Di is fine. Just a little pricey. The spring rolls were delicious though. Would recommend. Would be interested to try their banh mi next time. If you are a first timer, they do give option for pho and banh mi set (which is a smaller pho bowl and half a bahn mi). The interior is spacious, but cozy. Modern with a sprinkle of traditional Vietnamese designs and plants. The staff was attentive and there was a unisex bathroom.

    The food was good, the service attentive, and the restaurant was always packed. We ordered 3 bowls…read moreof noodles and a sandwich. While the noodles came quick, the sandwich took about 20 minutes AFTER the noodles came. The sandwich was for my 4 year old since she's not the biggest fan of noodles. She was hungry and quite upset for the whole duration. The staff did come and informed us multiple times it was coming. But it took a total of 20 minutes for it finally come. The manager said it was a communication issue between the servers and the kitchen staff since we did request for the toppings to be on the side. They did apologize multiple times and did not charge us for that sandwich that took forever to come. If it weren't for that incident, definitely a solid 4 stars. Would I come back? I would, the food was good and hopefully they'll get everything correct next time.

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    Cha Gio / Crispy Spring Rolls (4) - $24.

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    Banh Mi Place - March 3, 2025; Classic Banh Mi Sandwich.

    Banh Mi Place

    4.2(360 reviews)
    5.1 miProspect Heights, Crown Heights
    $$

    If you walk by Washington Avenue and see a line of people waiting and you are craving Banh Mi…read moresandwich; you've arrived! I have dined here so many times @5 years and can brag about the consistency of the summer rolls, pho, banh mis and bubble teas. I have savored and loved every meal here. I usually order and take to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Your receipt now has an order number and an automated voice calls it out she. It is ready. The restaurant is small and I usually sit outside on their bench and wait. The place is packed today on a day when it feels like early summer has arrived. I waited @10 minutes for my shredded chicken Banh mi and walked straight to BBG to dine Al fresco. ( the size of the banh mi is two meals on one imo) Banh Mi Place is a great grab a meal to go to whatever destination you need to get to. Consider me a loyal Banh mi babe! Banh Mi Place 824 Washington Avenue Take 2 or 3 to Eastern Parkway, @10 minute walk

    The bread was very good - crispy and soft and chewy. I didn't like how they layered the filling…read morethough because you have to bite on each side to have a balanced taste of meat and veggies because the filling was layered vertically instead of horizontally. I got the spicy, but it wasn't spicy because there were barely any jalapenos in it, but the staff gave me extra jalapenos to add to the sandwich. I wish the sandwich also had much more cilantro. I think there was only one stem of cilantro. The pickled carrots were very good, but it would have been nice to have more radish in there. Lots of potential for the banh mi at this spot. I would go again, but I would have to tell them how I want my sandwich.

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