DISCLAIMER: I'm from Los Angeles (and we have amazing pho, both northern and southern style). I moved to Amsterdam late September. It's now November and I'm not used to this kind of cold. In fact, I'm still in denial about it! I haven't had good noodles and broth for several weeks. This is the first time I've had pho in this city. Pho 91 is a cute restaurant hidden behind the bustle of the Albert Cuypstraat street market. Decor is adorable, tables are neat, and the familiar scent of broth permeates the air. Wait times vary, but weekends can get packed (table for two on a Saturday took about 30 minutes). I ordered the cha gio and pho bo. Cha gio (crispy fried spring rolls) was a great starter. I've yet to be disappointed by anything fried in this city (fingers crossed). Pho bo was a pleasant surprise. Broth was flavorful, though it would have been awesome to add more basil and bean sprouts to it. Beef was thinly sliced and tender, cooking gently in the piping hot broth. Noodles held firm as well. It's not cheap, but then again, dining out in Amsterdam can be an expensive experience. And I had to sternly remind myself to not wince at the price (especially since I pay less than half in LA). Despite the price, I know I'll be coming back when I get pho cravings again. Maybe next time I'll try bun instead of pho. read more

Pho is an art form. Many things have to be done properly in order to achieve the perfect bowl of soup. I've had many different types of Pho over the years and it's always interesting to experience the flavours created by different kitchens. Some get it right but many fail miserably. When you walk in to Pho 91, the first thing you will notice is the rich aroma. Anyone who enjoys Pho soup can tell you that if it smells delicious, it probably tastes delicious; and it did. The broth was perfect and the mix of vegetables and noodles were exactly as they should be. I ordered the vegetarian soup and the tofu was crispy. It's difficult to find a good bowl of vegetarian Pho soup, especially in Amsterdam, but this bowl was amazing. I strongly recommend this place to any Pho soup lovers looking for a nice hot bowl of soup in Amsterdam. read more

First time in this tiny restaurant on albert cuyp. Smiley great people serving. Nice Saigon Beer. Really cold and fresh. And than the food! Wow. Starters explode with great herbs and nice sauces. We had as main dish soups ( pho 91 and chicken) same there. Exploding herbs , great tasting meat , delicious bro.. Unfortunatly I had no space left for desert. The soup was so filling. Finally great Vietnamese food in my neighborhood. read more

Great spot for vietnamese food! Place looks awesome (mural done by Wall Dizzy). Had the vegetarian tofu bun /noodle salad. Rich with flavor, generous portion and perfect spices! Must try! read more

While going through Amsterdam we were hungry for a quick snack and remembered seeing Pho 91 come by a couple of times on Yelp :) We decided to give it a try and really liked the place. I took the traditional iced coffee, which I really love, and we decided to share a traditional Pho. It really tasted authentic and it brought back the memories from our trip to Vietnam! read more

This place has really delicious pho. As someone hailing from the pho-filled cities of Toronto and San Francisco, it's awfully difficult to entice me to pay more than $7 for a bowl of pho, but beggars can't be choosers, I suppose. That being said, I had relatively high expectations for Pho 91, since I live in De Pijp and have been looking forward to having a local pho joint in the neighbourhood. The food was not disappointing - I was with a friend and we had the fresh spring rolls (the carnivorous version) and we each ordered a portion of the Pho 91. The spring rolls were quite good (although, one roll, cut in half for 4E seems a little bit steep) and the broth for the pho was really quite fantastic. My noodles were, however, a little bit undercooked and mostly stuck together, which wasn't the most pleasant experience. The main reason why I give this place 3 stars is, however, the slow service. I suspect that my noodles were undercooked because the kitchen was overwhelmed with orders. We went on a Thursday evening and the place was full - meaning all 10-12 tables were occupied. Considering this and the nature of Vietnamese food, it should not have taken around 30 minutes from sit-down to receiving our spring rolls, and almost 45-60 minutes from sit-down to receiving our pho bowls (with undercooked noodles, no less). I think Pho 91 has great potential to be a nice neighbourhood pho spot, but they have to get over these growing pains in order to be a mainstay, I think. read more

I saw someone else put a disclaimer before their review so doing the same! Disclaimer: I'm from New York City and eat pho at least once a month in various neighborhoods. But even the New York City pho places don't match the pho from this hole in the wall in Bridgeport, CT (where? I know... practically unheard of). That being said, the pho is just ok for the price. It's so far the best pho I've had in Amsterdam, but on the scale of phos I've had worldwide, it's nowhere near as good as New York, Montreal, or Connecticut's phos. The broth is lacking a lot of depth and flavor to it. I really want to taste the various meats stewed for hours in my broth with tons of spices but I don't taste all that. It's pretty shallow in taste. The broth is THE most important part of pho. Without a solid base, the rest of the meal loses itself. Also, when you have pho, you usually are served bean sprouts, basil, and jalapenos. There was basil but we had to ask for bean sprouts, which is a staple for pho. You drop in raw bean sprouts in the beginning of your meal, and throughout the meal, they soften and become a part of the dish. The meat is of really good quality, and the noodles are good. It's funny how many pho places can mess up simple noodles so they got that right. I really liked their summer rolls. They make it like I do at home. They overcharged us by accident. Good thing we read our bill! I might go back to get my pho fix until I get back to New York but probably won't go out of my way to go back. They really tried though! read more

Not sure how it got such a good rating. I had their Bun Bo Hue...flavor is there but the soup is luke warm and when you have raw veggie it needs to be able to cook in the soup. Price was €15.60 and I was not even full. I had to go to another restaurant to have something else. Definitely not worth the price. They will charge you extra €1 to use credit card. I will not recommend this place at all. read more

Delicious! We had the pho and beef vermicelli and both were very flavorful. Staff was very friendly. Pricey, but I guess it's Amsterdam?

Absolutely recommended! We had pho 91 and it had fantastic flavor and very filling. The waiter was also friendly and we liked the atmosphere as well. read more

Pho 91 does a pretty good Northern Vietnamese style Pho. It's a nice refreshing change from heavy Dutch food. read more

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Great pleasure to have tried that place. Simple and basic little Viet restaurant offering real Pho ! From the summer rolls to the fish cakes every dish was fine and tasty.... being in Vietnam few tu es I hade a taste close to the one I ve found over there! The Pho 91 was great and enough for my stomach. I recommend warmly that place read more

The food is fresh and simple. Good vegetarian choices and very tasty too. We tried the noodle soup and coconut curry noodles and both were amazing. Service is fast and very hospitable. Definitely recommend this place read more

Although a little pricey, this Pho has blownnn my mind. This little gem is probably one of the best Pho's I've ever had and I have had Pho my entire life growing up in New York. This place deserves a 5 star! If I ever come back to Amsterdam, I'll definitely be coming back! Delicious. read more

Pho 91 is the kind of place you visit when you're feeling like a light, healthy meal - and it's the kind of place you leave clutching your swollen belly after overindulging heartily. While the menu isn't extensive, there's a solid offering, vegetarian and carnivorous alike, and all equally tasty. Perhaps I'm not the most qualified judge, as I've found good Pho very hard to find in the past few places I've lived. Still, I found the broth here flavourful, with a good ratio of meat to noodles. And oh, those fresh spring rolls... My one 'complaint' is that it's very popular. Be prepared to wait for a table, sometimes for over half an hour. Consider it proof that patience is a virtue. read more

We came to Pho 91 for lunch (open on Fridays for lunch) and it was overall ok. I didn't love the broth as much and the noodles were thinner than I expected. The value is also less compared to a lunch at Saigon where you get half a bahn mi and same size soup bowl for just 8.50. The Vietnamese coffee was quite nice though :) I think it's a nice place, but definitely not the best Pho I've had! read more

OK pho, nothing special. Wasn't crazy about the spring rolls either. Eating at my Vietnamese friend's house and nyc has spoiled me. The wings were good though. read more

My boyfriend and I both got the Pho bo, which was really tasty. The atmosphere was super chill.

On a Sunday we decided to venture out and take advantage of a rare sunny day. We had a craving for Pho Soup, but coming from Canada (& city with a vast amount of amazing Pho soup restaurants) we had extremely high expectations...even more so, now that we recently have turned vegetarian. We were not disappointed. In fact this place has the best pho soup we've tasted on two continents. The tofu was still crispy in the soup and the broth was to die for. We topped it off with the baked banana in sweet milk topped with black & white sesame seeds. The place is smaller with intimate, 2 person tables. Great for late night cravings and a cold day rescue. read more

From the first bite to the last, everything we tried here was delicious...fish cakes, summer rolls, buns (noodle salads), Vietnamese coffees...all so good! I would suggest the bun with pork spring rolls, as we tried the vegetarian and pork spring roll buns and the pork just seemed to have a better flavor. The servers were also really nice and hospitable here. We'll definitely be back! read more

The pho here is a little over double the price compared to where I'm from (SF), but it's definitely the best pho that I've had in Amsterdam so far (please take my money). The staff is great, and the decor is cute. AND they use Huy Fong (the Rooster) Sriracha sauce - the know their stuff. The place is small, so there's always a bit of a wait, but it's totally worth it on a cold/rainy day. read more

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Apparently this place has been claimed as one of the best pho in Amsterdam. As someone coming from Asia, it lives up to standard. Restaurant decoration is kinda hypster, convenient location - short walk from metro station. Me and my friend waited in line for about 15mins. I've ordered pho bo. Beef is not tough, having decent amount of herbs. Soup might be a bit plain for my taste, but there's siracha on the side to add. Would not say that is the best pho I've tasted, but it's definitely one of the best Asian restaurants I've been to in Europe. Def nice to have a steamy bowl of pho after a long day of sightseeing, or just a switch of taste:) read more

Average pho and food. Portion is too small for main course and it's not warm enough for my standard.

Their wings, spring rolls, pho, bun, ginger beer and vietnamese coffee!!! Tried all of these and enjoyed everything. Love the decor, the location and the service. Finally, Amsterdam has its hotspot for comforting Vietnamese food. Very recommended! read more

One of the best Pho broths I have ever had is at Pho 91! Although we had to wait about the 20 minutes for a two seater table, it was worth it. We shared the Goi Cuan to start- it was a hearty portion and delicious. We each had the Pho 91 special as a main course- the broth was tasty and well seasoned and the dish filled with different meats, rice noodles, spring onion and coriander. Given that the restaurant was busy, the service was a bit slow, but always friendly. We will definitely be back for more Pho! read more

Good pho is hard to get. It's the real deal here. Though small portions for the price. I went here when it first opened and it was pretty quiet. Now it's gotten quite popular and they don't seem to have their seating system worked out so a bit annoying to eat there. read more

Best Pho Bo I have had in a long time!!! Cute little restaurant with excellent service!

A nice, big, steaming bowl of pho hits the spot on a rainy day.

We got the canh ga chien, pho Bo and the pho 91. The canh ga chien was really nice but when we bit into it the chicken it was raw. The pho Bo and pho 91 broth was really bland, had no flavour. The meat nice. I don't think the pho is worth 14 euros. read more

One of my favorite places in town. Not a bad thing on the menu and I've eaten here enough to have tried it all. Pho's are all good but the 91 is my favorite. It's the real deal. Broth is killer and it has a great mix of herbs, meat, noodles and veg. Aps are good. Spring roles and Sticky chicken wings are always stars. Bun salads are really good too. The one with pork spring roles is awesome stuff. Side note they do delivery too. Food is just as good this way and is a lifesaver after a busy day. read more

Great flavors and cozy atmosphere! Price is double that of SF and the portions are smaller but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the main pho dish and the crispy fried spring rolls. The meat they use is extremely high quality. Only wish they had Vietnamese coffee as well!! read more

Lovely friendly staff, super sweet with our daughter. Amazing broth, I didn't add any sauce to it which is very unusual.

Best Pho in Amsterdam! Quick friendly service and good atmosphere. This will now be one of my regular hang outs.

I had my first bun ever in Paris, the European capital of Vietnamese, Laotian and Cambodian food. That encounter caused a coup de foudre. Who wouldn't fall for this vermicelli rice noodle salad with cucumber, bean sprouts, pickled carrot and daikon, coriander, crushed peanuts, a sweet-sour fish sauce dressing and spring rolls on top? Why wasn't the whole world eating this fresh, light dish of multiple tastes? During my trip to Vietnam five years later I conquered one bun a day and was wondering why good Vietnamese was unavailable back home. Luckily the Amsterdam food scene has changed over the years and has some great Vietnamese options now. My favorite bun eatery and takeaway is Pho 91: vibrant, cool, international and welcoming. The cooks buy their ingredients at the market on their doorstep. Most of their tasty (organic) dishes are gluten, egg and dairy free. The signature dish is the uplifting beef-noodle soup. The fried chicken wings drizzled with a caramelized sauce are winners. But please do ask yourself: 'Did I have a bun today?' If not, score one with pork spring rolls, fish cakes, beef, chicken or tofu. read more

Pho 91 - Bun cha gio (Vietnamese rice noodle salad with spring rolls) made by Pho 91. - Vietnamese Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

One of the best pho places I've been. Broth is super delicious and the restaurants whole aesthetic is really cute. The portion is small and a bit on the expensive side compared to what I'm use to, but this is European portions. It's just right. read more

Consistently great! I keep going back. Basic and well done. Location is comfortable though it can get a little tight. I love the house Pho (pho 91) and constantly rotate from the Goi Cuan and the Canh Ga Chien. There are few Pho places in Amsterdam, this one is definitely one to go to. read more

It started with a high hope and ended with a nope. The place was about 4/5ths full (Saturday night) and we were seated pretty fast. Ambiance was fine--it wasn't bad but not special either. It took the server a very long time to come to the table and take our order (where the problems started). When they finally came over, we ordered a glass of wine and water to drink. The wine came pretty fast--this was one of two things that went right--but the water never arrived. As for food, we ordered a bowl of pho and 2 fresh summer rolls. We were waiting in the top floor and about 10 or so minutes later we saw them put a bowl of pho on the counter downstairs. About 5 minutes later we joked that it was ours and would be forgotten. About 5-10 minutes later they moved it to another place downstairs and we lamented that the owner of that bowl would have soggy noodles and broth that's not as hot as would be preferred. 5 minutes later the server got the broth and went upstairs. As they got closer, we looked again and saw that they had two other plates with none other than the very rolls we ordered. It was our pho... The broth was indeed on the 6-7 out of 10 range in a heat scale (temperature) in which a 9.5 is hot but not so hot that it can't be consumed, and the noodles were way too soggy and had expanded too much. Unfortunately, We couldn't really enjoy it very much. As for the rolls, that's the second thing they got right because they tasted good and the sauce they came with was a good pairing. Unless they forgot to bring the pho, I really don't know why they waited so long as the rolls were being made to bring it. The fact that the rolls took so long to make could have been offset by the pho arriving early. Overall, it was a 2.5 out of 5. read more

On vacation from the US where I eat pho often and I have to say this might have been one of the top bowls of pho I've ever eaten. Great favor, nice ambiance in the restaurant, friendly service. Glad we stopped in and would come back again! read more

I had the chicken strips (ga xao) with a side order of the summer pork + prawn roll, for a total of €17. Where do I start? The chicken was bland and I had to drown it in sauce...which didn't make much of a difference. The rolls were packed with lettuce and the taste of it was overpowering. I know €17 doesn't get you much in Amsterdam these days but this is pretty average. read more

We had a bowl of pho (pho 91 special) and a bowl of bun (the one with chicken). Both were very delicious, the size was good and there was more meat than expected. Would recommend. read more