This shop has been around for a long time. Inside the decor needs a refresh but it's definitely a place for a good bowl of pho. The waiter waited nearby as I looked through the menu which offered the usual Vietnamese fare like pho and rice dishes. I got the #7 which had Fresh Eye of Round, Navel, Tendon and Omosa. The broth was flavorful and there was plenty of meat. There wasn't a lot of tendon or omosa. read more

Pho Bang Restaurant - Number 7 Fresh Eye of Round, Navel, Tendon and Omosa - Vietnamese Near Me - Flushing, New York

Delicious! We were walking around Flushing and stumbled on this Vietnamese restaurant. I ordered: -Com suon bi cha: this was AMAZING! I would definitely come back and eat this again, the cha was perfect. Suon was a generous portion -Pho XL: generous on the meat portion and the soup was alright Service was great. The aunties and uncles are so cute! read more

Pho Bang Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Flushing, New York

Always ready with the good stuff Food here always hits the spot and comes out faster than you can take some napkins out from the dispenser. Ordered the cha gio, pho dac biet, and bun bo xao ot sate. Cha gio (spring rolls) are super crunchy on the outside with explosive juicy meat filling on the inside. Comes with lettuce to wrap and fish sauce to dip. Pho dac biet soup is always on point with heaps of noodles and cuts of beef to supplement. The bun bo was huge. Don't underestimate the bowl, there's a lot sitting under it Waiters and waitresses are kind and to the point. Very quick service and constant rounds made to either clean tables or get dishes. Overall great service. Inside has several tables, can seat decent sized parties, plenty of pair seating. Bathrooms available as well read more

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I kid you not my pho came out in TWO minutes - so service is on top of it, and of course the pho itself hit the spot!! The broth is on the more flavorful side than the milder, clean soups, but I liked all the seasonings and spices that enrichened the flavor + they were especially generous with the toppings (tendon, omosa/tripe etc.). It was raining that day in Flushing, so it literally could not have been more comforting. The restaurant inside is pretty spacey as well so there's plenty of seating. All in all, it was worth the rainy trek to Flushing :') read more

Pho Bang Restaurant - Tai Chin Nam Gan Sach - Vietnamese Near Me - Flushing, New York

One of my favorite places to go to for pho! The staff is extremely nice and it's very clean. The food is always On Point and one of the best in town. read more

Pho Bang Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Flushing, New York

I hate it when I have to give a somewhat poor review for a restaurant where the service was reasonably decent, but I have to be honest. Besides the service, also on the positive side was a cleanliness grade of "A" which is why we tried this Vietnamese restaurant in the first place place. My wife had grilled beef on Hawaiian leaf. It was horrible. My grilled pork dish, pictured, was OK but would have been better if it was served warmer. The best part of my meal was the Coke. I'll give it a tepid 3 stars because of the reasonable service. read more

Pho Bang Restaurant - Grilled pork with vermicelli rice. - Vietnamese Near Me - Flushing, New York

Table service, casual spot though. The staff is seats amd attends to you quickly. I ordered Pho of course, (Brisket and Shank) My food came out quickly. Many families dining together at other tables , I was sitting by myself. An older lady with her 2 adult sons was starring at me, she asked if I wanted to sit with them. I think I was giving tourist vibes lol. I politely declined but thought it was sweet of her . The shop gives a very neighborly/family vibe and I kind of still regret not joining her at the table, not sure why. The pho was pretty good, earlier that week I had a not so good encounter with a bowl of pho at another restaurant. This one however restored and comforted me. I think this was the largest serving of bean sprouts I was ever offered too. There's a bathroom. Also there is a $15 minimum spend for card. read more

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Pho Bang continues to be a historical spot makes the food is consistently of same flavor and quality. It is a hole in the wall old school Vietnamese restaurant not much decoration just focusing on comfort food. The pho broth is not as good as in the past but the grilled meat on broken rice consistently is delicious, moist, & simple. My go to for a regular eat. read more

Pho Bang Restaurant - Grilled pork chop, shredded pork, meat cake over rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Really amazing Viet food. Best in Queens and Long Island in my opinion. I've been coming here for 15 years and it's still banging (pun intended). I love their bu luc lac, crepe, banh mi and spring rolls. Highly recommend this restaurant! Really authentic Vietnamese food. There's a Vietnamese restaurant next door but like other reviewers say, it's more Americanized and Chinese viet food. Please support this amazing restaurant. Not the best decor but great food. read more

I was in the Flushing area on a weekend and was in search for some takeout that wasn't on the main strip so I got some fried rice from Pho Banc. I haven't really had Vietnamese style fried rice too often but it was a pretty tasty delight and the order was processed in a timely fashion. I would definitely try the other menu items if I'm back in the area. In terms of decor the restaurant has got a very at home vibe and atmosphere. It's definitely got a no frills good value for your buck vibe to it, which is a lot of restaurants in Flushing. Service was fairly quick as I received my takeout order within 10 minutes of ordering. read more

Pho Bang is a Vietnamese restaurant in Flushing on 41st Ave and Kissena. It has been around a long time, but I've only been once. They also have locations in other parts of NYC. I went on a recent trip with family and ordered a rice plate. The rice plate was of broken rice and was pretty tasty. We also shared spring rolls and I shared a combo banh mi with my cousin, and the bread was fresh and soft. My wife had a pho with beef balls and they gave a good amount of beef balls compared to other Vietnamese places we went to. The place has a bunch of tables and could accomodate bigger groups on some round tables. They've been cash-only for more recently they've accepted credit cards with a minimum of $15, credit cards there will be a 3% surchage, there won't be a surchage for debit cards. Good place. read more

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I'm a big fan of no frills places, but it's got to be at least sanitary. I smelled the chopsticks and it's got the "laundry left in the washer for too long" smell. The damp, mildew like smell, which made me enjoy the food less. I had to use the lemon to sanitize the utensils, something I haven't had to do in the US ever. We ordered the fried spring rolls, which was pretty bland on the inside and had a lot of fatty chunks of meat. The fish sauce on the side didn't help add any flavor either. The pho's meats didn't smell at all. The broth was almost really good. It was 80% there. It was missing some salt or fish sauce or some other seasoning to make it less bland. My partner got the banh mi and it was surprisingly good. I think it was good because it was toasted and served warm. It was missing pate and margarine, but compared to the pho it was good. Compared to other banh mis I've had, it's alright. read more

Great foods, and services. Decent place and space for having food. We would definitely come back again. read more

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The worst pho I ever had. I ordered the number 1 -- the broth was good and the portion of meat was generous, but the noodles had a weird aftertaste. I asked for jalapeños, and they gave me a container without a small spoon or anything to pick them up. This made me think customers had been using their chopsticks for the jalapeños, which I saw another table using earlier. So I asked for new jalapeños because I didn't want to eat something someone else might have picked from. The waiter took the jalapeños, went to the front of the restaurant, and transferred them onto a small sauce dish. I personally wouldn't have minded paying extra for new jalapeños. It's just gross to eat something another customer might've already touched. Please think about your customers. read more

Pho Bang Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Flushing, New York

Great food, great prices and fast service. Will definitely be back again. The tea with condensed milk is everything to me. read more

Pho Bang Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Flushing, New York

This is a no frills Vietnamese restaurant. Solid flavors and portions. The bahn mi was good, could use some more pate and pickled veggies. The regular pho was like it's supposed to be but the stand out was the marinade on the pork cutlet!!! I can never get my lemongrass so tasty and tiny...tell me your secret!! Decently priced and will be back the next time I'm hankering a decent quick meal. read more

How I miss Pho in NY!!!! This place has been around as long as I can remember!!!! Busy all the time but moves quickly! Waiters pretty mich been there forever so sometimes they don't even have to write your order down! Loved my pho and spring rolls!!! Can't wait for my next NY stop and come by again! read more

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I have been coming to this specific Pho Bang restaurant since I was a baby. I ordered #1 on the menu (an XL size pho bowl), but noticed some differences after eating here for several decades. The soup is a lot less flavorful, which was disappointing. On top of that, every piece of meat was very hard to chew in my soup which makes me believe that the meat we ate was probably very old. Perhaps the kitchen gained a new chef who made soup differently than what I had remembered eating as a child. This specific pho bang location does take credit card, but I believe there is a 3% surcharge so we paid cash instead. I would likely not come back again due to the drastic change in my pho, which was just average pho in my opinion and not the great pho I once grew up eating. read more

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This is a no-frills Vietnamese restaurant on Main Street, right across from Queens Public Library. Mostly well known for their variety of authentic noodle soups like pho and rice vermicelli, and meat over stir-fried noodle dishes or rice platters. This location has been here for decades already, long before I've permanently moved to New York. Conveniently located not too far from the 7 train with a short walkable distance of less than 3 mins away. Staff don't greet customers when you go in but I don't feel offended as they're known for their food and not so much for their service. There're already two menus placed on each table along with napkins, the rest of the condiments and utensils like chopsticks, spoons and forks when a staff leads us inside. An elderly employee put down two glasses of iced cold tap water which my friend frowns at that gesture as the weather has gotten pretty chilly and windy outside. So, she asks if we can have two cups of hot tea instead since iced cold water doesn't seem suitable on this cold day. Few minutes later, he returns & brings over the tea to our table. The hot tea doesn't have a strong tea flavor but it's pleasant to just hold it in our hands while waiting for the food. My friend and I have ordered #41 Bún Thịt Nướng (Lemongrass Grilled Pork over Rice Vermicelli Noodles with Shredded Lettuce & Cucumber) [$13.95 x2] and two bowls of their brown-colored pork-bone broth [$3.00 x2] (not listed on the menu). Food doesn't take long to arrive like 10-15 mins. Each bowl of rice vermicelli comes with pre-prepared fish sauce (nước chấm). Both of us like to mix Chinese hoisin (seafood) sauce & sriracha hot chili sauce together to dip the grilled pork in as to give it a spicier kick and slightly sweeter flavor to it. We quickly start digging in but of course the camera gotta eat first lol. Shortly afterwards, we take huge sips of the broth first. The body would feel so warm inside taking spoonful and spoonful of hot soup down our stomach. Even though I dislike how thinly the grilled pork is sliced in width, yet I can't deny that they tend to give lots of meat making it a very generous portion for the order. In other words, it's very worthwhile for your money (bang for your buck). The Vietnamese fish sauce is a classic dipping sauce for meats and/or a perfect final touch to mix with salads giving off a sweet, tangy taste from the vinegar. There're chopped peanuts as the garnish on top of the rice vermicelli noodles. Be sure to carefully clarify/clearly specify and tell your waiter not to put in any if you're allergic to peanuts. But, staff members do heavily emphasize on the "peanut" part as an ingredient at least 2-3 times when/after placing the order. They just want to be on the safe side and double/triple check with you in case if anything happens. While we're still eating, my friend asks the waitress if our cups can be refilled. Moments later, she brings over a medium-size thermos to our table. We then pour ourselves some more hot tea. Such freshly scrumptious, generous and fulfilling food portions that we love to go back from time to time all-year round. We both have enjoyed the food so much. Definitely one of our favorite spots whenever we're craving for a quick, satisfying meal like bone broth + pho or grilled pork over rice!!! We ask for the bill and the total comes out to be $34. One minor thing to keep in mind though, you have to go to the front, ask for the bill and bring it back to your table if you're splitting the bill with other people. If you're paying with credit/debit cards, you can stay there and pay right in the front. Another thing is that, they've recently added a new policy in which you can pay with credit/debit cards unless making a $15 minimum purchase. Otherwise, you can only pay with cash since they'd a "cash only" policy back then before making the switch. My friend and I put down $2 each for tips on the table with the bill calculated as a total of $38 altogether. Then, we start to head out. read more

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We came here for lunch. I wanted something simple. So we both ordered a rice vermicelli bowl. I had it with grilled shrimp and Hubby had it with beef. They mixed plenty of vegetables with rice vermicelli and grilled shrimp. I liked the dish. I thought it was healthy and simple. The dish was served with a vinegar-type dressing on the side but I only used very little of that just for a taste. The waiter and waitress were friendly. They smiled a lot the entire time. Good! It's a simple restaurant with plenty of space. Nice! read more

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PRO TIP: CASH ONLY This place has been around since I remembered so.. you know they're doing something right! Always go for the #1 + Summer rolls - they're the best!! I do get the salads on occasions and have tried their deep fried Shanghai noodles. I love them all.. but make sure you ask them to add less salt or it may be overwhelming. It's a no frill kind of place so don't expect spectacular service! Food's amazing but if you want to be treated like a 5* hotel, not the place to go. read more

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Terrible service. They toss the food on your table and don't refill water when the people who have fairer skin and Asian get special treatment. We were waiting for them to refill our empty cups when the people beside us who were Asian got their cups refilled quickly when they didn't ask. A Hispanic mother and son were beside us and the service workers yelled at them and stalked them taking their money out. Don't go here if you want decent service. read more

1 Star (Only because zero isn't an option) Absolutely horrendous customer service. We went in as a couple and politely ordered just one dish because only one of us found something acceptable on the menu. Instead of understanding or accommodating, the staff flat-out denied us service. Yes, they refused to serve us simply because we weren't ordering more food. Apparently, at this place, it's not about hospitality or treating customers with respect--it's about forcing you to spend more money, even if it means making someone eat something they don't want. Ridiculous. The server was rude, dismissive, and made us feel unwelcome from the moment we explained our situation. There was no effort to be understanding or flexible- just a cold, robotic "we can't serve you if you're sharing one dish." What kind of restaurant punishes people for not overeating? We left embarrassed, hungry, and stunned by how poorly we were treated. I've dined in many places around the world and never experienced anything so needlessly petty and inhospitable. Avoid this place at all costs unless you're okay with being treated like a walking wallet instead of a guest. read more

Will the Real "Pho" Please stand up ! This is the famous number 1 Pho Bang restaurant (Red awning or Sign on the right) in downtown Flushing on 41-07 Kissena Blvd. It is still open for business! It was also my friend from Japan's favorite restaurant in Flushing. He was a first place champion of a Japanese Karate sparring tournament the day he just showed up, and a now a History of economics teacher in Japan. Pho Bang has also been my favorite restaurant in Flushing for the past 20 years. Pho Bang was always packed just like Barney Green Grass on upper West Side of 86 street and Amsterdam Ave. On the right is it's competitor Pho Hoang. It opened a few years ago as a twenty four our joint. It offers more Americanized Chinese slash Vietnamese menu. It was just renovated and is driving Pho Bang out of business. When I enter Pho Bang I now see fewer and fewer customers. The food is by no means the same ! etc. as it says in the awning Pho Bang caters to "authentic Vietnamese cuisine". When customers from out of town arrive it is as if you are looking for the real Ray/s Pizza and instead find "Rae's Pizza" right next store. Which is the original ? Now Pho Hoang has a been fully renovated etc. I only go to Pho Bang to show my support to the original. The food is some of very best quality Vietnameses cuisine in any of the 5 boroughs. There was a time decades ago when New Yorkers knew the difference and the best restaurants even small etc. dives had lines around the block. They were known not for their name's alone but for the quality of their food. Those days are dwindling away. Restaurants with catchy technology, gadgets and thematic menus attract novice customers. Some years ago I remember a middle aged Greek store owner near Ditmars telling me that "I have all the best olives, cheeses and products from Greece and no one is buying!" He went out of business etc. I knew he was right by the odors coming from is small shop. Oh well, there's always a trip to Greece read more

Pho Bang Restaurant - The Real Pho ! - Vietnamese Near Me - Flushing, New York

Used to be a regular here, however, the food quality has diminished. Pho broth has no flavor, it's almost like watered down. No herbal or aroma of authentic pho. In addition, I tasted too much of the msg. Service is always fast. Cleanliness, not much to say, a hole in the wall so don't expect too much. All the utensils are sticky, glad to see they changed the chopstick after many years. Still don't expect too much hygiene. read more

Located on Kissena Blvd, away from the busy stretch of Main Street, is Pho Bang Restaurant, a decades-old Vietnamese restaurant serving hot bowls of what some claim to be the best phở around, as well as other Vietnamese classics like bún, bánh mì, and gỏi cuốn (summer rolls). My partner has been coming here since his high school days and swears by this place; I, on the other hand, have only been here twice and don't think much of it. We stopped by last Saturday for some phở and ordered their #2 Dặc Biệt and #3 Tái Nạm Gầu Gân Sách, both of which come with rice noodles and six different cuts of meats (brisket, navel, flank, omosa, tendon, and fresh eye of round), as well as their #27 Gỏi Cuốn. The phở was served with a side of fresh garnishes--the usual bean sprouts, Thai basil, and lemon wedges--while the gỏi cuốn was served with two generous cups of peanut sauce topped with crushed peanuts. This time around, we both agreed that the food was just okay at best. The rice noodles were clumpy, the meat was tough, and the summer rolls lacked flavor and were so dry even the peanut sauce couldn't save it. The phở broth was perhaps the highlight of the meal. It was rich, warm, and savory, though I question whether the broth was full of MSG since we were both incredibly thirsty afterwards. Service was fast and the food came out almost immediately. While the interior isn't the cutest (pretty old, in fact), it works for casual dining. ** A few things to note: 1. The only difference between their #1 Xe Lửa, #2 Dặc Biệt, and #3 Tái Nạm Gầu Gân Sách is their size, which is extra large, medium, and regular, respectively. (We didn't notice a difference between #2 and #3.) 2. They now accept credit cards and debit cards!! $15 minimum for all card transactions. 3. If you pay by card, there is a 3.5% surcharge for all credit card transactions. No surcharge for debit card transactions. read more

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The portion of food is good for the price. Overall, the food was good. If you do takeout, it's fast & good.

You really get your bang for your buck there they don't skimp on meat or noodles i sip the brother like no other bru i've been going here for the past 15 years now i believe and the quality has never gone down my fav spot for a pho read more

We ordered: -Spring roll (4) $8.45 -Xe Lua: XL rice noodles, beef soup $13.45 -Grilled pork on rice vermicelli ( with fish sauce) $12.95 -Three treasure rice: pork chop, shredded pork and crab meat patty with egg on rice: $12.95 Xe Lua has good beef portion, but soup base was not flavorful with too much taste of MSG. Grilled pork on rice vermicelli was good. Others are ok, nothing special. Lighting was dark, decor was old. Table top was a little sticky. Service was good. Serving time was quick. Overall probably won't return. Food was ok but the restaurant presentation can be improved. read more

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Got the #1. A decent place to grab pho but I would say the broth wasn't that flavorful. It did come with a lot of meat. I debated on getting a smaller size but the extra large was just enough. It was pretty dim inside the restaurant with most of the light coming through the front windows. Food came out fairly quickly. Pay in cash to avoid tax. read more

Pho Bang Restaurant - #1 extra large pho bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Flushing, New York

After a cold winter walk on a Saturday afternoon on Main Street, we were looking for a place to eat. After like 20 minutes, we found this cute spot. We were seated right away with some hot tea. The menu is massive but had finally decided on pork dishes; #90 and #91. The food came out right away and the pork chops were nicely seasoned and delicious. The portions were fairly large (for the price) so we were able to take food home. The waiter was very attentive and friendly. We noticed a lot of people did take out so we will definitely stop by again to try other dishes. read more

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I prefer the roast pork BBQ It was yummy and I really like their soup. Tasty sweet and flavorful with the soup I would come again just for their soup read more

Pho Bang Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Flushing, New York

Definitely a must-go-to for pho. Came here with a group of 7 for Saturday lunch, we were seated quickly and they came to take our order pretty fast as well. The food came out relatively soon as well and tasted fantastic. The ratio of noodles to meat was great and overall the quality was great for the price, I'd highly recommend it! We also had the che ba mau (bean dessert) and that was extremely refreshing. Overall this place serves quality Vietnamese food and I would love to come back to try more! read more

Pho Bang Restaurant - Xe Lua - Vietnamese Near Me - Flushing, New York

My go to pho place, I love this place so much. The broth is delicious, the service is fast, the waiters are friendly, I love everything about it read more

Pho Bang Restaurant - #4 - Vietnamese Near Me - Flushing, New York

Nice local spot for a warm bowl of pho. Standard menu and food is tasty. Spring rolls are good too! Quite busy on the weekends but service is quick. read more

Favorite pho place in the neighborhood. Their pho is authentic, the broth is perfectly balanced. The workers are real Vietnamese. I see next door always have some Chinese owned Vietnamese restaurant that closes down and some months later someone else opens a new one. I've tried the newest one, and it's ok, but just can't compete with the real authentic Vietnamese. The fact that they've been in business for a long long time and whenever next door opens a new Vietnamese restaurant and closes down later says a lot. The atmosphere and decor is old, and might be off putting for some. But to me it's nostalgic and reminds me of those old school Vietnamese restaurants in Chinatown back in the 90s. Spring rolls are good. Summer rolls are ok (but I still always get them). read more

No air conditioning in the hottest day of the year. Get real. Ended up going next door to PhoHoang. Edit to add: we were excited to go here as it is one of the few restaurants in this area that are popular among Yelpers, that have a excellent sanitary health rating from NYC Dept of Health. So despite the AC issue it's worth the merit that comes with a clean bill of health considering the unsettling violations their competitors have. read more

Pho Bang Restaurant - Clean bill of health from NYC DOH. - Vietnamese Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Came on a Saturday evening with a friend for dinner. We ordered the #1 extra large Pho with six cuts of meat. XL Pho $13.45: 7/10 When they said extra large, they meant extra large. Very big bowl of noodles, meat, and soup. Standard pho with thin cuts of meat, noodles, and beef soup. It was a fulfilling solid meal for the price. Somehow, managed to toddle out there with my pants loosened a bit. Service was fast and food came out speedily. Would recommend if you're in the mood for pho and very hungry. The food quantity gives diner proportions. read more

Pho Bang Restaurant - #1 Extra Large Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Been coming here for 16 years and it's still so good! Quality, portions, and taste have consistently been the best. Staff has been the same too. They're not the friendliest, but they're quick and there's always someone around to help. Ambiance is relaxed. Lots of chatter and cheerfulness. Love coming and feeling like I've stepped back in time. read more

Been around forever. Pho is the same. Every year it gets harder to like the place; dingy room, questionable bathroom, hunger games level street parking situation, zillion red light cameras in area (I avoid downtown flushing if I can now in a car, I love/hate NYC), lawless drivers (ever seen triple parked cars on roads? Come on down). With quality of life spiraling down into the sewers, I seems to be ranting and frothing at the mouth more these days. read more