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Pho Bang

3.3 (563 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese
Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Good for kids
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Spring Rolls.
Nando F.

Super fast service (as always). Their large Pho bowls are not as big as some other places, but taste amazing. Most of all, I love their spring rolls. Fried to perfection. So crispy! Don't like that they are a cash only business.

Com Suon Bi
Jen S.

Came on a Friday evening with a group of three and this place was packed! We were seated quickly and service was good - simple, quick, and efficient! We ordered quite a lot between the three of us which rendered a "wow" from the server. Definitely try their Bo Luc Lac if you like rice and beef. I usually find this hard and chewy at other places but Pho Bang did well! I also highly suggest the Com Suon Bi if you like rice with pork and pork skin or the Bun Thit Nuong (vermicelli noodles with pork). And, always get a large portion of the spring rolls.

#29
Ray E.

Can't go wrong with Pho Bang. Neighborhood staple since I was young. If you want a quick pho fix, come here.

Menu July 2025
Susan C.

3.25 Pho Bang--serving up Vietnamese staples for several decades now, they've been on the block for longer than some people have been around the block. I've been here more times than I can count so I'm surprised I never wrote a review! It's been several years since my last visit so decided to drop by when I was in the area. There's no recognizable attempt at decor so don't expect an instagrammable flower wall or customized neon light sign. The ambiance that greets you would be that of locals gathering with family and friends around a hearty meal. They've withstood the test of time without noticeable changes mostly because their concept of "decent food, fast and well-priced" works. Prices have increased with inflation though $12.00 for a large bowl of pho is still a price not found in most of Manhattan anymore. My latest visit my friend and I ordered: #25 TAIGAU 生牛肉網油河粉 Combination rice noodles, beef soup with fresh eye of round and brisket $12: Broth was ok, the meat was a sizeable amount though my friend commented that the quality tasted a little less than they were used to, having eaten here before. Still quite a hearty bowl of noodle soup and my friend ate the whole bowl. #44 BUN CHA GIO THIT NUONG 春卷燒豬肉檬 Spring Rolls and Marinated Grilled Pork on Rice Vermicelli $13. The marinated pork was thinner than I remembered though they still have several pieces. The fried spring rolls were decent. The veg mixed in with the bun (rice vermicelli) were fresh and I enjoyed my meal. As many have mentioned, cash only. I haven't been inside their bathrooms since pre-fire so can't comment on these. They're not winning any awards for having the cleanest floor though post-fire the ground is not quite the greasy slip-and-slide it was prior. Despite their questionable level of floor cleanliness, I will say that I've never gotten ill from eating food here (knock on wood), and generally tables look manageably clean. I will give them credit in that they really run like a well-oiled machine here, the staff are no frills but prompt, direct and generally courteous. The food comes out fast--for pho ours came out within 2 minutes of placing our order, and the bun flowed a few minutes after that. For a quick casual meal or takeout, I'd certainly recommend.

Pho with beef, tripe, tendon
Monica Z.

I love pho with a passion and this has always been my favorite go tos...it's a cash only restaurant so bring your cash!! The dishes are affordable and the service is always super quick! The workers speak mostly vietnamese and English and are very direct with their communication. I have went to this place since I was in middle school and I so desperately want to gatekeep but the food never misses. The broth of the pho is the most authentic it can be and the iced milk tastes like Chinese milk tea without any added sugars or preservatives. it's quite loud inside but that's honestly fine since this is the first restaurant out of many others where you just want to keep eating.

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Lily L.

Came here one day for a quick bite. The set up of this place was very quick, they already have menus set up on all of the clean tables so you go in and seat yourself. Soon after, a waiter came and took our order. We ate and paid up front. The food was really good as well. Pho is always nice and comforting! The only thing that we wished was that our food came out a little hotter (but I think that was more of a preference thing than anything because the soup was still hot enough to cook the meat). Overall, I will be back again, I love how quick and easy everything was!

Amy C.

This is hands-down the best Vietnamese restaurant in Queens. It's been a staple in the area for years, and every time I come, it never disappoints. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and comes out unbelievably fast. The service is always great friendly, efficient, and attentive. Even when they're packed, you never wait long for your food. My only complaint? I wish they delivered or were on Uber Eats I'd honestly order from here every day. They're cash only!

Beef pho, spring rolls
Melissa C.

The spring rolls were a highlight. So crispy, great sauce, and tons of lettuce. I got the chicken pho and I thought it was great! My bf got the beef pho and he didn't love the beef but still thought the place was good. I still think Thai Son has the best pho in NYC tho but this is a great local spot. Tried the pickle lemonade with soda/ sparkling, loved that it was savory but I did think it was a bit too sweet. I forgot if it said soda or sparkling but it kinda tasted like sprite. Liked it regardless. Everyone talking about the place being dirty is dragging it. Get the transplants out of NYC fr this ya standard Elmhurst Asian food spot with a lil grease on the table.

26. Nam ve don
Evelyn W.

Favorite pho spot since childhood! The food is always delicious and the service is pretty decent! I love their pho noodles with brisket, spring rolls and their pork chops with white rice! Their prices are very fair and affordable!

Maryana A.

Having pho during winter is always good idea. It's so goood. The broth is so refreshing and I really love their Vietnamese coffee!

Raw chicken

I've eaten here a few times and never any issues. But today i ordered a rice vermicelli bowl for take out. Took most of it out and left the salad bits, i then ate more than half of the noodles just to find a piece of raw chicken mixed in with the greens.

Tai Chin Nam Gan combination rice noodles beef soup with fresh eye of round, navel and tendon
Robert C.

In the mood for authentic Vietnamese food, this is it. Pho Bang does not mess around. Menu has a wide variety of choices. It contains large Vietnamese titles with tiny English subtitles (lol). So you might want to brush up on variety of dishes before a visit if new. It is Easter Sunday so very busy but was quick with table and service. Staff proficient in Cantonese, Vietnamese and English. The ambience to be expected. Straight up 1970-1980 Asian restaurant style. The place is basically 20 or so tables in a glass windowed surrounding (if you know you know). So don't forget you came for the food. I got they Goi Cuon- summer roll shrimp, pork and vegetable roll cold for $9 for two rolls with peanut sauce. And for the entree it was Tai Chin Nam Gan combination rice noodles beef soup with fresh eye of round, navel and tendon for $15 for a large bowl. Bowls come in regular for $13 large for $15 and extra large for $16. Just saying large was a very good portion. So the food was grade A, Service was an A and the ambience was a C. But I came for the food and so should you.

Went Saturday 4/24 with four people and ordered the following items: one Pho Tai regular ($13), one Pho Tai Gan regular ($13), and one large pho Tai Gan ($14), Bun thit nuong cha gio ($15) and 4 piece cha gio ($9), total is $64. They charged us $77 and since this was in cash, we did not realize until after we left. Thought the extra $13 was due to tax but after we left, images on menu said sales tax is included. Very dishonest restaurant. Not surprising how all the recent reviews are also bad ratings because this restaurant has a history of being scammers. And I know Vietnamese and overheard an employee saying "ma con quỷ dể đi" when we paid the bill and gathering our stuff to leave like lol?

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Food was ok... service was rude and rushing. Cashier were also rude. I go next door for better pho. Sorry

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4.4(30 reviews)
0.7 mi•Elmhurst

Our kid loves this menu we order it every time we visit, and the stuff even recognizes us the…read moreservice very nice and friendly

Short review: Would stick with the BBQ or Banh Hoi dishes. Also, a pricey but excellent Ca Kho To…read more(caramel fish casserole). Formerly known as Thai Son/Thái Sơn, and also listed as Hương Xuân in Vietnamese, this is a decent Vietnamese spot that I went to a good while back with a group. The flavors were fine, with this place reminding me more of the spots on Baxter in Manhattan's Chinatown. The inside is casual, and the service was fine. To drink, I had a Soda Sua Hot Ga/Soda Sữa Hột Gà, or soda with yolk and condensed milk, for $5.95. I've had it before, and like before, it's a slightly sweet eggy drink with a bit of fizz. Two of us were there earlier than the rest of the group, so we got an appetizer to share. This was the $7.95 Goi Cuon/Gỏi Cuốn, which came with a choice of either shrimp or tofu, and we went with the former. The sticky rice paper was also filled with the typical veggies and served with a decent peanut sauce, topped with some crushed peanuts. The flavor of the roll was fine, though I wish the peanut sauce was a bit thicker. The other appetizer I tried was new to me, the Goi Tom Du Du/Gỏi Tôm Đu Đủ, which was $10.95 for a small or $18.50 for a large. I believe we got the latter, and it consisted of shrimp with shredded green papaya and peanuts. The shrimp was cut up into smaller pieces, which provided a unique texture along with the crunchier papaya. It was refreshing with a bit of sweetness, thanks to the fish sauce accompaniment. Others enjoyed the Muc Chien Guion/Mực Chiên Giòn, or in short, crispy squid. The dish was similarly priced to the other appetizer, with the small being the same price and the large a bit extra at $18.95. The rest of them enjoyed it, but I can't comment due to my cephalopod allergy, aside from the cucumbers and tomatoes on the bottom. Two of the main dishes were types of Banh Hoi/Bánh Hỏi, and they arrived around the same time. We went with Bo Lui/Bò Lụi and Thit Heo Nuong/Thịt Heo Nướng. The former was $20.50 and consisted of grilled sesame-seasoned beef, while the latter was $18.50 and had grilled pork. As they were banh hoi, both were served with angel hair noodles, lettuce, cucumber, mint leaves, and the obligatory fish sauce. They were both tasty, with a definite preference for the beef, which was tender and juicy with a bit of smokiness. We also added the $20 Nem Nuong/Nem Nướng, but I don't remember much outside of enjoying it like the other BBQ. We also got two types of BBQ, the Ga Nuong/Gà Nướng (chicken) and the Suon Heo Nuong/Sườn Heo Nướng (pork chop). They were both $18.50, and my preference was definitely the pork chop of the two, as I liked how grilled it was with a bit of char. The chicken wasn't bad either. I also appreciated the pickled mustard greens served along with the pork, compared to the scallions and lettuce with the grilled chicken. Outside of that, the chicken was pretty well seasoned. One of the better main dishes was the $20.50 Ca Kho To/Cá kho tộ, or caramel fish casserole. In this case, it was made with salmon, and the flavor was excellent. I wish the portion was a bit larger, but I liked how well-cooked the salmon was, with evenly slightly burnt sections having a ton of flavor. If you don't mind paying a bit more, this was very tasty. There was also the Rau Muong Xao Toi/Rau Muống Xào Tỏi, or water spinach with garlic, for $17.95. The portion was plentiful, and the greens were nicely blanched. I wish there was a bit more garlic flavor, but it worked well enough as a veggie side dish along with all the meat. The most expensive was the $21.50 Pho Xao Do Bien/Phở Xào Đồ Biển, or mixed seafood chow fun. The mixed seafood was lightly flavored, reminding me more of a brown sauce from a Cantonese spot. The noodles were a bit chewy, and there was a decent mix of protein. In short, it was decent. Finally, there was the $20.50 Bo Luc Lac/Bò Lúc Lắc, or sautéed marinated beef cubes with salad. This wasn't my favorite version of shaken beef, as it lacked a bit in both flavor and texture. Some spots add more depth, and the beef was slightly chewy. I would recommend going elsewhere for this dish. We had a decent time here. The portions were fine for the price, but I prefer some other places in terms of flavor. As said, stick with the BBQ, and you'll have a decent time.

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4.2(74 reviews)
1.6 mi•Forest Hills
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4.4(114 reviews)
0.1 mi•Elmhurst

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