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    Pho 86

    3.5 (129 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    PHO 86 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    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.

    Banh Xeo
    Ga Hing C.

    I am a huge fan of pho and is something I could eat almost every day, even in the summer. Went for lunch on a weekday and it was not busy. Ordered the extra large pho, the bun rieu and a banh xeo. The banh xeo was crispy, nothing special. I was not a fan of the pho broth. It was lacking flavor, but it had a lot of different meats. The bun rieu, on the other hand, was really good. The broth of the bun rieu had a rich seafood taste, very flavorful.

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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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    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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    Ba Xuyen

    4.5
    (858 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    I really thought I had reviewed Ba Xuyen before. I first ate here pre-pandy and it never occurred…read moreto me that I hadn't chimed in about this awesome spot. Well, let's clear that up now. The aunties are mentioned often in other reviews, and that's because they're amazing. They'll gladly explain what you need, especially when it comes to the super tasty (and extremely inexpensive) deserts that populate racks and the drink fridges here. Some are sweet, some are sour (the deserts, that is), they'll let you know. Honesty since a cake here is $5, you can afford to try everything! How on to the main reason that you came, the Banh Mi. You literally can't go wrong with any of the eight main sandwiches here. I've tried them all so you don't have to, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't. The bread is crispy, the ingredients are super fresh, and the tastes combine perfectly. The decor is perfect for this kind of spot. No frills. There are three tables and a bunch of chairs. It's exactly what I want in a takeout type place. They concentrate on the food. So, to wrap this one up. Go. I'd say that I'll be back, but I've been coming here for years. If you haven't, it's time to start.

    very good vietnamese food the banh mi reminds me of home…read moreprob one of the best ive had in nyc.... avocado smoothie was great im used to it being a little less blended with ice chunks and sugar but flavor was on point after adding another packet. viet coffee was above average for sure! not breathtaking but solid. lady was nice she also spoke vietnamese and chinese. fast service and showed me the restroom! come here if u want some viet food!!!!

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    Em Vietnamese Bistro

    Em Vietnamese Bistro

    4.3
    (246 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Takes reservations

    The food came so quickly and was SO tasty. The beef pho was especially delicious! It hit the spot…read more:) Will be coming back next time I'm in the area!

    Em Vietnamese Bistro A Vietnamese comfort gem hiding right under the Brooklyn Bridge! Em…read moreVietnamese Bistro brings Chef Ly Nguyen's take on elevated Vietnamese comfort food and tapas to a bright Front Street corner -- think 24-hour broths, shaking beef, and cocktails that actually match the food. ATMOSPHERE: The space feels modern-cozy, not touristy. White marble tables, teal booths, pendant lighting, and a backlit bar make it bright for lunch and glowy for dinner. It's built for lingering -- solo noodle missions, date night, or a post-Brooklyn Bridge walk catch-up. Locals treat it like their neighborhood living room. SERVICE: Family-owned by Dumbo native Patrick Lin, and the team leans into that hospitality. Servers know the menu cold, especially the gluten-free labeling and the QR visual menu you can scan for allergen transparency. Big love to the staff who check in without hovering -- they walk you through spice levels and broth styles like regulars. FOOD: Comfort food done with precision. Everything tastes slow-cooked because it is. What to get... - Cha Gio - Ly's Chicken Wings - Oc Xao Dua - Com Suon Nuong - Muc Chien Gion DRINKS: The cocktail game is strong, and they have a full bar. What to get... - Perfume River - Prosecco ACCESSIBILITY: Street-level entry on Front St with roomy booth seating. Step-free entrance. It's easy to navigate inside. The bathroom is fully accessible and big. ADDRESS: 57 Front St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Thank you for having me, @emvietnamese

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    Di An Di

    Di An Di

    3.9
    (466 reviews)
    8.9 mi
    $$

    Food: Delicious food! We tried the beef pho, fish lettuce wrap platter, pork skewer platter, and…read morethe spring rolls. All four dishes were delicious, and I would highly recommend the spring rolls and beef pho. The beef pho broth had deep flavor, and the noodles had a great, chewy texture and were different from the typical pho noodles in Vietnamese restaurants. The pho is also served with their homemade sriracha and hoisin sauce. The beef slices in the pho were a bit dry and overcooked, but I would still recommend you try the pho here; it was delicious. The spring rolls were big and packed with filling. We really enjoyed them! The fish lettuce wrap platter and pork skewer platter were exactly the same with the exception of the protein. The platters come with rice paper wrappers that you dip into water for 30 seconds, lettuce, mint, basil, cilantro, pickled radish and carrot, and cucumbers. The platters were good but also seems like something you can easily make yourself at home. The fish was a bit dry and overcooked, but the pork skewers were well made. Although I really enjoyed the food here, it wasn't special enough for me to want to return to dine here. Service: Service was excellent, and staff were friendly. At 5pm, we were the first party of 2 to arrive, and soon after, three other parties came after us. I'm not sure why the hostess chose to seat all four parties in one small corner of the restaurant while the rest of the restaurant was completely empty. Tables were placed very closely together, and seating was a bit tight. It seemed odd to seat everyone in one corner even when the restaurant was clearly not filling up. Ambiance: The ambiance and decor is lovely here. Seating is very comfortable, and the place is beautiful. It's well-lit and has a nice outdoor garden feel with plenty of sunlight. The restaurant is pretty big with tables for both small and large groups. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant!

    Got recommended Di An Di for a long time and wanted to give it a try in Greenpoint! I went early as…read morethey were opening up on a weekday so I just walked in without a reservation. They weren't too busy then so I got seated pretty much immediately. As I entered Di An Di, I know that they pay attention to their decors a lot. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. I got the pho which I feel like it's a 3/5. The noodles were good, bouncy and chewy. Other than that, I feel like the price is too high to justify the meat and the broth. The broth and meat feels like I could get this elsewhere for $15 max but the price doubled here. I'm sure there are other dishes that are good, but this review is only for the pho.

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