A year has passed since my first visit and review of Pho99. I've had multiple amazing meals since then! But my most recent dining experience was somewhat disappointing. It started as soon as we walked into the restaurant; there was an unfortunate water leak dripping down from the ceiling, right by the entrance. The staff put a bucket below a huge water bubble that had formed in the ceiling, to catch the drips... but you had to walk around it to get into the restaurant. Kind of weird that the staff didn't think of getting from a hardware store, one of those tarps that catches ceiling leaks and diverts the water thru a hose to a bucket... that isn't in the way of customers entering the restaurant. Anyway, we sat down, and ordered an old favorite dish, and decided to try a new one. The old favorite is the House-made Fish Cake Pho (Pho Cha Ca)! The kitchen staff hand makes the fish paste from scratch, with some kind of super addictive & flavorful spices, and I've really enjoyed it in the past. We also decided to try the Shaking Beef Rice (Com Bo Lac Lac) for the first time. Unfortunately, both dishes were disappointing. The fish cake in the pho looked and tasted like typical frozen type you can get at any Asian market... and was confirmed when we asked the staff. Where's my ATF fish cake?!? The beef cubes in the rice dish were (a) super overcooked (like beef jerky level chewy) and (b) the sauce was way, way too salty. We also noticed the restaurant manager, Ngan, wasn't working that night. Perhaps all these problems happened because she was away on holiday? And Pho99 will be back to its usual spectacular food after she returns? read more

Spring season 2026 is winding down and summer 2026 will soon commence, but I wanted a mean bowl of Phở, Vietnamese noodle soup for lunch following my doctor visit. I ordered Vietnamese comfort food. I have never travelled to Vietnam, but I certainly enjoy and have an appreciation of international ethnic cuisines. This main course originated in Northern Vietnam. I practiced walking meditation for bodily movement as exercise and attempt for mental clarity from Forest Hills to Rego Park. It was near empty when I entered at 11:30 am on a June Monday. My male server pulled a laminated QR code card from the condiment tray and plopped down instructing me to scan it for the menu. I immediately gave him a wracked with grief and anguish look as scanning such QR codes was during COVID-19 era which now post COVID-19 it is very callous and utter impersonal. My male server retreated to rebuke my anguish look for resilience "we have paper menus" which I gladly viewed after my eyes were intensely examined earlier. I do not want to doom scrolling during my meal including sitting at a restaurant or cafe. Albeit, I would certainly Yelp check-in and take photos during my time in the business. The paper menu is a takeout menu. Facilities are located in the basement with low head room as you walk these steps. It is relatively clean and bathroom sink is outside the toilet area shared by all genders. Patrons can visibly see boxes, shipping crates of their inventory are pipe high disorganized disarray by the bathroom sink foyer. Customer service is average. Flank and Brisket Phở, $17.25 Thinly sliced rare flank and cooked brisket. It is customary accompanied with a separate plate of room temperate Asian bean sprouts with a piece of fresh lime, a staple for Vietnamese Pho. It was served hot, but not piping hot as it should. The broth was very oily and flavorful with onions. The soup broth oil bubbles are very visible for the high level of cholesterol and fat content. The rice noodles were chopped rather than long continuous noodle strains. The meat seemingly appeared semi-cooked as there were noticeable visible pink areas. I preferred if my meat were well done for cooking level. What would "Lisa from Temecula" - Saturday Night Live think if her meat had pink areas for uncooked meat? The character is notorious for ordering her steaks "extra, extra well done." Pho 99 has handheld devices for wait staff to approach customers with credit/debit payment (aka cashless) at the table. There is a 4% discount when payments are cash. I paid in cash, attained the 4% discount and obtained my sales receipt. Dinning tables are modern large dark color, but no table linens. The long booth bench cushion against the wall material appears very worn and dirty. Their disclaimer is written on the utensil wrap "hand-crafted ietnamese noodle soup 100% beef broth, no MSG, fresh house-made noodles." VIETNAMESE is noticeably misspelt, missing the "V." The reverse side has a sketch of Vietnam country map. Inside this utensil wrap contains one gold emblem spoon, black matte lacquer chopsticks, and one napkin. This business is accessible via MTA NYC Transit M, R local trains at 67th Avenue subway station in Rego Park, Queens, NYC. I walked to reach this business for my visit. read more

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I came here on a rainy day with my mom. We ordered the beef stew noodles to share. We also gotta order chicken wings, and the shrimp spring rolls. The staff is very nice. The place has a decent amount of seating in a small area. The standout of course is their pho. The brother is really good and the noodles are cooked. Perfect. The beef had really good texture flavor, but there was an enormous amount of fat. I expect fat, but there was more fat than meat. All in all it was good. I would definitely come back read more

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4th time ordering the beef stew noodle soup. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys braised beef. It's a comforting bowl on a cold day. read more

Pho99 NYC - Beef stew Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Rego Park, New York

Get the pho, maybe skip the bahn mi. Love the price point on the bahn mi but it taste stale and the sauce meat to bread ratio seemed a litto low. Overall taste is quite bland. But maybe I came on a bad day. The pho decently good. Flavor is on point. Chicken is tender. Good portion size. Worth trying if you are in the area. Also bf says the music is good. read more

Pho99 NYC - Chicken pho, bangmi - Vietnamese Near Me - Rego Park, New York

Finally made it back to try the pho, and very glad I did. Perfect dish on a cold and rainy day last week! Lots of flavor and very filling. read more

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Decent viet food albeit pricy menu! I've tried the classic banh mi, the grilled chicken banh mi, flank pho, brisket pho and the spring rolls. Everything met my expectations and I'm glad forest hills has a solid Vietnamese spot to choose from. The banh mi was crispy and flavorful. The pho was sweet and hearty. It has a slightly oily aftertaste, but you skim off the fat. read more

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So my dear child wanted pho for dinner and even though I bought pho stick maker I never used it! lol She sent me this place closer to where we live because I was going to go to Elmhurst to pick up but thankfully she found this place bc I wasn't feeling well and started raining so good thing wasn't too far and on a quiet street off Queens Boulevard. The food was delicious! I think their shrimp & pork summer rolls are one of the best I ever had and pretty decent sized so not skimpy at all and rolled really well so doesn't break apart after first bite. I liked their shrimp vermicelli rice and they gave a nice amount of good sized shrimp! I definitely don't mind picking up from here whenever we/I get my Vietnamese food cravings! It was a small place and ambiance looked nice from outside. Had my dear child going pick up since I was in car double parked. When I called the guy was nice and told me how long and how much after I ordered and asked. read more

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This out of the way, unassuming Vietnamese restaurant looks like a cool neighborhood spot. While dining there several people came in greeting the workers with a familiarity that tells me they are regulars. We were told we could sit anywhere and was offered a cold cup of water. We were given menus which we looked over. There wasn't a whole lot of variety but they had an interesting take on tacos. I ordered the beef noodle soup pho with flank and brisket. My friend got the vermicelli noodles with spring rolls and a Thai iced tea. The soup was sweet and beefy. The noodles were soft and meat plentiful. It tasted pretty authentic. My friend liked hers as well. I'm glad I found this place in the middle of Forest Hills. If I'm ever craving pho I know where to go. read more

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My first time trying Pho 99, I ordered food delivery and got the Grilled Chicken Rice Dish. Maybe because of the to-go container, the portion size looked smaller and I was disappointed by the portion of chicken. The chicken was cooked okay, almost too dry and not juicy. My second time, I dined in. The Brisket Pho was exactly what I was looking for. There was a respectable amount of brisket. The service was quick, and the restaurant wasn't too loud. read more

Pho99 NYC - Grilled Chicken Rice Dish - Vietnamese Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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The food was good, for some reason my pho was lukewarm so it didn't really cook the beef well, the server is awesome and he helped me microwave it, absolutely stand up guy. This place would be 5 stars if they fix that head space when coming up, I hit my head started bleeding after I left the place, it's like a lawsuit waiting to happen. Also the bathroom couldn't flush, pretty disgusting read more

I saw this restaurant one day diving by and knew i wanted to check it out. I stopped by one evening for dinner to go. It's a fairly big restaurant with several places to sit and eat to dine in. I decided on done chicken pho and chicken banh mi (sandwich). The staff were very friendly. I spoke to them about my upcoming trip to Vietnam (already went)and they spoke very highly about their home country and food I would enjoy. I went home and devoured my pho, lol. It was truly delicious. It was nicely seasoned and very fulfilling I could only eat half and saved the rest for leftovers. The next day I warned up my banh mi and was very satisfied. This is truly a spot I will order from again and again. read more

This review is for the house fish cake pho - get it and you won't be disappointed. The pho is perfectly flavorful and I love it extra peppery. They are so genius with the house fish cake. I am obsessed! read more

Pho99 NYC - Flank Pho/ Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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Really nice staff but felt the pho was a little lacking. The soup just wasn't as flavorful as the others I've tried. The bun bo hue broth was very meaty but not as spicy. They give you really fresh veggies to add to your soup though. Overall, it's still a decent pho spot. read more

Pho99 NYC - Vietnamese Near Me - Rego Park, New York

BLUF: An impressive Northern-style Vietnamese restaurant in Rego Park. Most Vietnamese restaurants in New York City (and in Queens, NY) are Southern-style Vietnamese restaurants. There are so few Northern-style Vietnamese restaurants in New York that we hadn't heard of Northern-style pho until earlier this year. Phở 99, hidden behind Queens Boulevard in Rego Park, is humbly one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Queens, and a terrific place to try Northern-style cuisine. Prices are higher, but the quality is commensurately higher. Dishes we've had: - Beef Stew Pho (Phở Bò Kho): $20.25; $22.05 with tax. Get this. The broth was deeply flavorful; one of the best we've had. According to staff, the broth takes eight to twelve hours to make; and fresh noodles (as opposed to packaged noodles) are used in the dish. The stewed beef, tendon, and carrots were all soft and tender. Our leftover broth congealed well in the refrigerator, a sign of a high-quality broth. - Special Beef Pho (Phở đặc Biệt): $25.25; $27.49 with tax. Recommended. There was a lot of meat in this dish, at least as much, if not more than the Train Pho (Phở Xe Lửa; commonly the "#1") in other restaurants. The manager explained that all the cuts are done in-house with fresh meat. The broth was light, clear, and very flavorful. - Thai Iced Tea $5; $5.44 with tax: Get this. Flavorful, smooth, and creamy -- because it's made with cream; one of the better versions we've had. - Vietnamese Coffee: $5; $5.44 with tax. Get this. Flavorful, smooth, creamy, sweet but not too sweet. - Grilled Chicken Bánh Mì: $9.75; $10.62 with tax. The chicken is more flavorful and juicier at Joju, but the flavors are better balanced and the bread is better here. The daikon and mayonnaise could be a little more tart. - Crab Spring Rolls (Nem Cua Bể): $9.25; $10.07 with tax. An uncommon offering in Queens, try it. - Green Papaya Salad with Shrimp (Gỏi Đu Đủ Tôm): $12.75; $13.88 with tax. A good version, with fresh shrimp. The manager recommended pouring the sauce onto the dish, instead of dipping food into the sauce. Logistics and Other: Menus are accessed online via QR code, but new printed menus should be available in a few weeks. There are two well-maintained restrooms in the basement, down a steep flight of stairs -- watch your head, as the clearing height is low. The restrooms are European style in that the hand sinks are outside of the restrooms. The blue LED tube lights in the restaurant might cause some blue and purple fringing in your photographs. Suggested tips are based on pre-tax subtotals, and start at 18%. There is a 4% cash discount. read more

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We love supporting local small businesses so we had to try Pho 99 when I saw it on a local Facebook group. A Viet restaurant serving noodle soup is much needed in this area so we were very excited to try this spot. Parking isn't too bad on a Sunday and there were several spots in the area. Upon entering the restaurant, it's long with a few tables. It's not the cleanest as there were tables unattended, seats with food remnants and floor was a bit messy. A random fly flying around. I'll give it a pass as they're still fairly new but hoping that gets cleaned up soon. Waiter had great memory as we ordered four dishes. The food came out in surprisingly great time for a new restaurant. It was all hot and fresh, too. Utensils were pretty and large. Beef flank pho - can't go to a Viet restaurant without trying this. As others have mentioned, this is an authentic spot and their food may be a bit different from what other Viet/Chinese restaurants make. Their broth was clean and flavorful, light on MSG as I wasn't desperately thirsty after the meal. More black pepper in the soup and a bit sweeter. The noodles are wider and appeared handmade. Very fresh, great broth, and nice thin beef flank. Quite delicious. Grilled chicken banh mi - also can't go to a Viet spot without trying their sandwiches. This is what I'm talking about! Classic! Bread was nicely toasted (without cracking your mouth) with a slight crunch and fresh soft bread on the inside. Chicken was great and light sauce made it an enjoyable sandwich. Nicely done and a great price - can't beat that! Grilled pork chop - different from what I'm used to but guess this is the more authentic way. Not bad and I like that the meat was already cut up for us. Vermicelli spring roll - not bad! Their spring rolls are also different from what those chain restaurants make but I liked that it wasn't double fried and the filling was authentic and what Viet food is known for. I'm happy this place is here. Likely to do takeout next time versus sit-down. Grab a couple of sandwiches and pho and I'll be a happy camper. Pho prices are slightly higher but I assume it's attributed to the love that goes into the broth. read more

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I dropped in for a bahn mi (to go) that didn't disappoint. It's easy for this sandwich to become a soggy mess due to the ingredients, but the baguette at Pho 99 kept it crunchy and tasty. On my next visit I'm ask for less mayonnaise, but only because it's one of my preferences. read more

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3.5 and rounded up since they have just opened within the last couple weeks and are probably working out some kinks. Was visiting friends and got takeout from here for a simple dinner--it's a bit tough since their location is on a side street so not as much foot traffic compared to being located on Queens Blvd, though my friend expressed a) they tried the pho there before and it's pretty decent, b) hopefully they are here to stay as there's no other Vietnamese restaurants in the neighborhood. We called and ordered banhmis and food was ready within 10 minutes. The storefront is simple, a couple dozen seats with a counter and kitchen in the back. Smooth pickup. I tried two of the banhmi, on both the bread was good, crispy on the outside and enough of stand up to holding the ingredients on the inside. - traditional banhmi $10.25: this was my preference, good level of savory flavor from the mix of pork roll, pork belly and pate, moderate amount of fillings, my friend didn't include cilantro in this (and as a cilantro lover) I thought the sandwich could've benefited from that brightness. - grilled pork chop banhmi $9.75: the meat was lightly marinated and in my opinion could've used a bit more marinade, and maybe a stronger pickled/vinegar flavor from the daikon and carrots to bring out the flavor of the other components. Also there were minimal cucumbers in my sandwich, not sure if that was intentional. Street parking is available though not plentiful in this area. A few blocks down the street from one of the exits of the 67th Avenue subway stop. read more

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The plain pho from here is absolutely delicious. I got the vermicelli bowl with pork today, it's ok. The prices went up so it was $18. The portion is pretty big. There was a ton of pork. Like a surprisingly large amount. My only complaint is the packaging. It came in a bowl layered and it was really hard to eat everything together. They should put the greens in a separate bag like they do with the pho read more

Pho99 NYC - Vermicelli Noodle / Bun - Vietnamese Near Me - Rego Park, New York

Was in Queens and wanted Vietnamese but didn't want to go to Elmhurst - this fitted the bill! We didn't know it'd be so hard to find parking in the area though, but that's another story... The place is kind of no frills with simple decor, but we were happy with the food. Didn't get to try their pho broth but we liked their version of bun bo hue (not spicy but fragrant). Everything else was also satisfactory. Service was great. read more

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The portion of the food is great, and pho is delicious. If the soup can be hotter, it will fits my preference better. But overall really great dining experience here! It was comfortable to dine in. The staff are all so nice. Kids friendly with high chair provided. Wheelchair accessible. read more

Saw someone on my feed post about this and it's a new establishment so I had to try. Bit underwhelming to say the least and priced higher than other pho spots for what you get. Pho with beef tendon Pho with beef stew Summer rolls I didn't love my classic pho.. it was missing flavour I guess and felt a bit plain but pho broth is suppose to be clear so I dunno. There are other places I'd rather go for this. Pho with beef stew.. meat was tender but it's not something that stood out? Usually the broth is suppose to be a deeper red colour with more tomatoes but it felt kinda lacking. Summer rolls - they used spring mix or some other type of bitter veggies for this but it didn't mix well. Restaurant wasn't particularly busy but no one came around to refill our water either. Staff were nice and welcoming though. Maybe they're just ironing out the logistic but i am returning to a classic fav pho spot next time I crave something warm and soupy. read more

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Was looking for a solid neighborhood pho spot and this was it! Great service and zero wait time. Our food came out fresh and hot. My party got the beef pho, and our waitress mentioned their broth is made in the Northern Vietnamese style, so not overly bold in flavor. Honestly, I thought it tasted great, and I really liked that they used the white flat noodles. Only wish they had chicken pho on the menu. We also tried the beef summer roll, which was fresh and tasty. Definitely planning to come back to try more items, they also have bánh mì sandwiches that sound amazing. read more

Pork chop was tender and flavorful, though perhaps somewhat odd in presentation already cut alongside the rice. Fish sauce wasn't as umami rich and pungent as expected and felt somewhat reined in. The chicken rolls were somewhat imbalanced by the volume of lettuce relative to amount of vermicelli, while the chicken was a bit bland. Peanut sauce was a bit thin and too mild. read more

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Nice local spot if you are craving Vietnamese food and you don't want to travel to Manhattan but probably not the best in my opinion. I would still try the others items on the menu to see if it fits more to my palette. read more

Pho99 NYC - Banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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Definitely a great spot to try if you're hankering for some hot, noodle soup. The portion size was quite generous in my opinion, with plenty of noodle and pork chop in my bowl. I actually couldn't finish my order, which is really saying something. You can tell this is a family affair restaurant, so you won't be getting Michelin star service but everyone was very friendly. We paid in cash, but they do accept credit cards as well. read more

Pho99 is one of the newest family owned restaurants in Rego Park. I had an amazing Grilled Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich. It was flavorsome and mouthwatering , the grilled chicken was perfectly seasoned and paired with fresh julienne pickled carrots, daikon and cucumbers in a fresh italian style bread with a touch of their homemade Mayo sauce, topped with cilantro. It was delicious. In addition to my sandwich I couldn't wait to try their authentic Vietnamese Iced Coffee, it was delicious. Can't wait to try many of their menu items soon. I highly recommend this restaurant. They were very friendly and inviting. read more

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First time trying this spot and I will come back again! Food was tasty and delicious. Don't sleep on the Vietnamese iced coffee! read more

Pho99 NYC - Beef flank - Vietnamese Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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Flank & Brisket Pho/ Pho Tai Chin and Thai ice tea. Very homey vibe. Very friendly service and Pho was amazing ‍ read more

Pho99 NYC - Flank & Brisket Pho/ Pho Tai Chin and Thai ice tea. Very homey vibe. Pho was amazing ‍ - Vietnamese Near Me - Rego Park, New York

Wow finally a Vietnamese restaurant on the northern side of queens. I'm just glad to have options! But as an added bonus, the food was good! The pho broth was a little different than what I'm used to but still delicious! hubs and I got our usual - 2 bowls of soup + spring rolls (and a coffee for him) and our meal kept us full for the next 5 hrs. While prices are higher than average for a Vietnamese place, they more than make up in portion size. Restaurant is mostly no frills and service was fine. It would be hard to eat in if you have a baby that needs a high chair. read more

So good!! Was desperately craving good pho takeout but haven't found anywhere I love. Called ahead and asked if the broth was definitely gluten free and they assured us it was, so we ordered. They very sweetly labeled the food saying their soup was gf. I really really appreciate that! The soup was perfect, delicate and rich, chewy noodles, perfectly tender beef. read more

Pho99 NYC - Flank Pho Soup / Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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I went to Pho 99 and pretty much ordered most of the menu, or at least a lot of it. The restaurant is run by Vietnamese people, and they are still finishing up the place. The staff were nice, and the food was good. Not great, but it'll do since the prices were reasonable except the Beef Pho special. $26 bucks is a lot for pho. The pho broth wasn't bad, but it was a bit oily. The spring rolls were served with fish sauce instead of peanut sauce, which was disappointing to me. The fish sauce (nuoc cham) was a tad too sweet for my liking. I had the pork chop dish with rice, but the meat was dry. The banh mi was okay. Overall, it's fine for a quick bite, but I hope they work on a few things. The place is small but clean and I hope they add a Vietnamese dessert to their menu. Che 3 Mau would be great! read more

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Thank You for your customer service (Han ) the place is spotless and clean. The the staff is nice and polite. The bathroom is clean and well kept . I give this place 5 stars read more

Pho99 NYC - Thank You for your customer service (Han ). - Vietnamese Near Me - Rego Park, New York

This is a new family owned restaurant in Rego Park and I think it's amazing! The place is medium sized, has about 8 tables. I've been here twice, once had the pho and once the bun Bo hue. Both were amazing! Do note the pho is more northern style with thicker noodles, as they make them fresh every morning. Crab cakes were a little small for the price, but the flavors were delicious and reminded me of home. The Vietnamese coffee is also amazing, would drink one every day if I could! Nice addition to the neighborhood, as it is lacking in viet food. Would recommend coming here and trying for yourself as it has a very authentic feel! read more

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I usually don't write reviews, but we had a disappointing experience here. My partner and I came in around 5:50 PM and placed our order by about 5:55. About seven minutes later, a staff member came over and re-entered our order, which we didn't mind at all. However, we were essentially the only customers in the restaurant (besides one couple who had already finished eating), and we didn't receive our pho until about 6:35 PM -- about a 35-40 minute wait. In my experience, pho is usually prepared fairly quickly since the broth is already made. I did notice that several online delivery orders were being prepared and seemed to be prioritized ahead of dine-in customers. I completely understand that delivery is part of the business, but it felt frustrating to wait that long when the dining room was empty. We also scanned the QR code on the table which said that leaving a review would get us a free drink, but when we asked about it we were told that promotion was no longer available. It would have been nice if something small like that had been offered after such a long wait, as it probably would have helped make the experience feel a bit better. The food itself was fine, but the long wait and lack of communication made the overall experience disappointing. read more

Pho was good. Decent bowl, not weak. Chicken vermicelli bowl was classic. The iced coffee had a chocolate flavor that I appreciated. Very good overall. read more

Pho99 NYC - Vietnamese Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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Menu appears to be relatively limited, however, I am not familiar with the different options available in a typical pho restaurant. However, the beef bahn mi is what I came for and it did not disappoint. The chicken bahn mi was dry and not very tasty. The spring rolls were not great either. 4 stars for the beef bhan mi alone. It made up for everything else. read more

This restaurant is absolutely delicious, with fresh ingredients, rich flavors, and beautifully presented dishes that make every visit enjoyable and satisfying. read more

Pho99 NYC - nice ice tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Rego Park, New York

Wow! Amazing food here. Definitely a must try! I ordered the Beef Special Pho, Fried Pork Spring Rolls, and wife had the Beef stew. Fried pork spring rolls were super fresh. Probably the freshest spring rolls I've ever had. Super crispy and hot! The beef special pho had all of the meat you could probably ask. Broth tastes super clean and tasty. The speciality of this place is the noodles in the pho. Wow! The noodles are special and not your typical noodles and are made in-house. The food is made with care and it truly shows. I've ordered take out multiple times, but it was my first time dining in and it was a great experience. Definitely throwing this place into my rotation of restaurants to eat from. read more

We tried the Phở, Bún Rêu, and Bò Kho... Every was amazing. Phở had a clean, with super fresh beef. Bún Rêu had rich toppings and aromatic broth. Bò Kho was hearty and deeply savory with beef and carrots. Fresh water spinach, bean sprouts, lime, and chili are served on the side, making it easy to customize to taste... EVERYTHING IS VERY FRESH! Besides, the staff was so friendly and attentive. REALLY COMFORTABLE! HIGH RECOMMEND IN NYC! read more

Pho99 NYC - Special Combo Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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