It's been so long--almost 10 years--since I last visited JoJu and tried their food. And guess what?…read moreIt still tastes just as good as I remembered! Same old location in the heart of Elmhurst, same old interior, and many of the same menu items. I think the only major addition is their rice bowl section. I was on my way to JFK and wanted to grab dinner to go, so I placed my order through their website. The ordering process was super easy. By the time I got through TSA and found a place to sit down and eat, a few hours had already passed, so the rice had cooled down quite a bit. But even then, everything still tasted just like I remembered--and even the rice was delicious! Can you imagine being surrounded by people lining up for overpriced airport food at JFK, while you're sitting there with a bowl of delicious JoJu goodness in front of you? Definitely worth bringing it through security! For sure, JoJu is a must-visit foodie stop whenever you're in New York. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town!

My first Banh Mi. My friend from Vietnam took me here and I…read morebelieve it's a good place for me to show a lot of people this type of food. Excellent taste

Great big portions enough to share, benevolent fresh ingredients, delicious taste, lowest prices,…read moreand just huge range of options. Great color, aroma, and flavor. Mmm mmm Umami flavor! Ample seating space and never need to wait. My family and I always come here for delicious but affordable dish variety of nutritionally balance yum yum meal.

Ironically not the best. While we only tried one dish, that's all it takes for me to decide…read more Especially since cơm tấm is one of my favorite Viet dishes. The pork loaf tastes old and refrigerated. The rice itself leaned a little too dry. There are other places in the city that execute this dish with stronger technique. The egg rolls are a highlight, but a side dish should not outshine an entree. I also tried ordering egg-soda and the waitress deliberately told me not to order it because "it's not good." Like, as a Viet, I'm familiar with the drink but at that point, I was so confused that I just listened to her.

Cheapest pho you'll find! 10/10 service and 10/10 food. Lots of options on the menu! Good portionsread more

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.

Food was amazing. Definitely recommend their grilled chicken sandwich (banh mi). All the carrots…read moreand cucumbers were fresh and the bread was fresh as well. Amazing coffee, not too bitter or too sweet

I don't live close to SUMMER...but its worth the 20 minute walk to eat here....everything my family…read morehas ordered has been fresh and tasty! Our favorites are the Vietnamese sandwiches....not too hard and delicious! The pork version is very good....and we get the spicy one that is actually spicy Good Job!

A year has passed since my first visit and review of Pho99. I've had multiple amazing meals since…read morethen! 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?

Spring season 2026 is winding down and summer 2026 will soon commence, but I wanted a mean bowl of…read morePhở, 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.

Absolute gem. Probably top 3 best Thai places I've ever been to. The food was simply outstanding…read more Dare I say Michelin level but for middle income people?? It's in the middle of nowhere Elmhurst, off the main strip of Broadway. The place itself is oddly situated as well, and in an oddly shaped building. But the little dining room reminds me of an intimate French bistro, but with Thai accents. Very homey feeling. Everything we ordered was top notch in flavor. Just an explosion of flavors in each bite. Likewise service was excellent. We went on a Wednesday night so we got extra attentive service. Looking forward to bringing our family and friends here. Don't know what's wrong with Yelp this week but I can't load any pictures. Will update with pics later.

3.5 Was curious about their lunch buffet special and Khanom…read moreJeen. $18.99 pp. For starters, Chive pancakes, roasted veggies, Pad see ew and papaya salad (spicy!) were all ok. Fish cake and Breaded Chicken were dry. Food trays on warmers but don't think they kept them hot enough, like the fried rice which was cold. Had to ask about the 6 curries - weren't labeled at first. From different regions. Some had proteins like chicken feet, pork, chicken. One was fish but only saw a few pcs of halved fishballs. The peanut curry was slightly sweet and was just the sauce. One was very spicy so just took the veggies and meat. Instructions were finally posted on how to put together the curries with the noodles and toppings, which were set up on the table as well. It was a good tasting. Service was good. Preferred cash payment but accepted credit cards with added 3% fee. Decor was bright with colorful flowers hanging from ceiling etc. Space is not that big. Restroom available. Some street cleaning parking and the rest were metered along Whitney Ave.

Service is great here and the food has tons of flavor. Love the brisket pho and summer rolls…read more Cherry is wonderful! Ask for her. It's a large restaurant that is pretty and clean. I do miss their seafood pho but I digress.

I wanted to love this place since I moved nearby, but I now know to look elsewhere for Viet food. I…read moredo wonder if I got lower quality food since I ordered takeout, but I'm not interested to try again. The rice noodles for the bun cha were rough. Refrigerated at least once and not fully heated up again to be bouncy. The egg roll and pork patties were definitely pre-fried way in advance. They were too chewy and crumbly. The banh mi doesn't use a baguette bread but rather a roll style bread, so it's really dense. The pork cold cut had dried edges. What tainted the taste the most is the soggy, semi-sour cucumber. Only pro is that this was all ready within 10 minutes. But I think that's because nothing was fresh.

Solid spot for Malaysian food! Got the roti, Hainanese chicken, and the Four Horsemen…read more The roti was great, nice and flaky, cooked just right. Hainanese chicken was good too. Not the best I've had, but definitely solid and well executed. The Four Horsemen was really good, especially if you like spicy shrimp paste. It's not actually that spicy though.

Its been so long since I've been back to Malaysia but I'm so glad to get my cravings fixed at Taste…read moreGood. It lived up to the hype in serving authentic Malaysian dishes! My favorite of all time is the belachan morning glory 马来风光. Their version featured very fresh veggies with super flavorful, umami, onion-forward belachan sauce. The wok hei 锅气 was on point! The laksa was solid with a good balance of curry, lemongrass, and coconut flavors. Loved the noodles they used since they were plumpier and chewier than other nones I've had. Good ratio of tofu, fish cake, and shrimp. The beef rendang was saucier and lighter than ones I've typically had - but it worked! The beef pieces were also very tender! The chicken satay was very tender, well-seasoned, and lightly glazed with a good smokey flavor. The peanut sauce was a tad sweeter than I prefer but I still enjoyed it. The fried fish cake was very crunchy, albeit less fish than I thought there would be. Loved the no thrills, mom and pop shop vibes. Staff were kind and food came out quickly. Loved the aroma from the kitchen as well! Can't wait to go back to try other dishes!

Bring cash or pay via Zelle!…read more The ladies who work there are so friendly and helpful with the menu! There are 10 level of spices! So know your spice when you are ready to order!! Such a cute interior, although a bit tight! And would be tough for a big group to get a table! But I want to go back already to try difference dishes!!

A bit different from the Thai food you're probably used to but change is sometimes good!…read moreWe had some of the best fish and chicken we've ever had and also loved the starter salad. Chicken was so so crispy and you could just head the crunch with every bite. Fish was also great and prepared really well. Staff were nice and could help you with recommendations as needed! It's not a huge establishment and is pretty popular so you may want to expect a wait time I believe it's cash only so bring cash!

This restaurant is in a very obscure part of flushing, which is probably why they didn't have many…read morecustomers in the afternoon. Nonetheless, they were very fast to serve me my order. I had ordered to go and the wait staff told me it would take 10 minutes. The food came out in eight minutes, which I was so happy with because I was famished. I had ordered the beef on a bed of vermicelli noodles. They also provided an extra fish sauce on the side. This added so much flavor to the overall dish. The sliced radishes on the side were as expected. Everything about this dish was fantastic. The ambience in the area was very calm. There were adequate seating and overall this establishment is very clean.

First time trying my favorite Vietnamese dry noodle with spring roll, grilled shrimp & pork. They…read morewere generous with the meats! I really enjoyed my dish. We also ordered summer rolls and spring rolls. Hubby & dear child ordered the pho but I forgot to take pics of everything else. We ordered delivery tonight and service was pretty fast. Didn't eat in but if I am ever craving Vietnamese will check out.