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    Pho Bang Restaurant

    3.5 (594 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Grilled pork chop, shredded pork, meat cake over rice - A plate contains grilled pork chop, shredded pork, and a meat cake served over rice. The dish is garnished with chopped green onions, cucumber slices, and tomato slices. Additional vegetables and herbs are visible in the background. The setting appears to be a Vietnamese restaurant with a casual dining atmosphere.
    Jenny H.

    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.

    A white plate contains grilled meat served over a bed of white rice, garnished with chopped green onions. Slices of tomato and cucumber are placed on the side of the plate. The setting includes a green table with a menu, a bowl of salad, a cup of tea, and a metal teapot. The background shows a tissue and part of the restaurant interior.
    Fanglin Q.

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

    Mike L.

    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.

    The image shows a restaurant table with two bowls of Vietnamese pho containing beef, onions, and herbs in clear broth. There are two iced drinks in plastic cups, two white cups, and a plate with fresh basil, bean sprouts, and lime. The table has a menu underneath and condiments on the side. A person wearing a Colorado Avalanche jersey is partially visible in the background.
    Alex R.

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

    Evelyn Z.

    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.

    Monica H.

    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!

    #41 Bún Thịt Nướng (Lemongrass Grilled Pork over Rice Vermicelli Noodles with Shredded Lettuce & Cucumber) [$13.95]
    Lonnie K.

    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.

    Inside a restaurant, a glass refrigerated display case contains drinks, with a small table covered by a green tablecloth positioned nearby. The background includes kitchen supplies, notices, and menus on the wall, with a large window allowing natural light into the space. The floor is tiled with reddish-brown tiles, and the setting appears to be a casual dining area.
    Nora F.

    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!

    The Real Pho !

    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

    Kelly Y.

    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.

    3. Tái Nạm Gầu Gân Sách (Combination Regular Bowl)
    Mei Qin Z.

    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.

    the front of the building - The photo depicts the storefront of Pho Băng Restaurant, a Vietnamese cuisine establishment in an urban area. The entrance features glass doors and windows, with signage displaying the restaurant's name, cuisine type, and contact information. The signage includes English and Chinese characters, indicating a focus on authentic Vietnamese dishes. The building has a black exterior with some visible wear, and surrounding residential buildings are visible above the restaurant.

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    Very quick and accommodating service. Amazing hot and tasty beef Pho. I really enjoyed my time and overall experience.

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    They're open for takeout, you can call ahead or order in person and wait outside. I got takeout on Friday June 5 around 6pm, they had a huge amount of takeout bags! They didn't pick up when I called but they were probably on the phone with someone… Read more

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    If you're even remotely near this neighborhood and craving pho, do yourself a favor and stop by Pho…read moreMetro. This place feels like a hidden gem you almost want to keep secret... but it's just too good not to share. What makes Pho Metro stand out right away is how authentic it feels. You can tell this is truly a labor of love. One guy runs the show and somehow manages to do it all, from cooking to serving, and the care he puts into the food absolutely shows in every single bite. It has that comforting, homemade quality that makes you feel like you've stepped into a small family kitchen rather than just another restaurant. The food itself is outstanding. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, from the herbs to the broth. I highly recommend the thin noodles with the spicy lemongrass broth (you can request this if it's not listed). It's bursting with flavor, slightly tangy, perfectly spicy, and deeply savory in a way that warms you from the inside out. Every spoonful feels like a cozy blanket on a cold day. The summer rolls are another must-order. They're fresh, light, and packed with flavor, and the peanut sauce that comes with them is absolutely delicious. It's rich, savory, and addictive enough that you'll find yourself scraping the cup to get every last drop. Another detail I really appreciated is how everything you need is right at your fingertips. All the sauces are readily available at the table, so you can customize your bowl exactly how you like it without having to ask or wait. It makes the whole experience feel easy, comfortable, and welcoming. And don't skip the Thai iced tea. It's perfectly sweet, creamy, and refreshing, especially alongside the bold flavors of the pho. It's the kind of drink that makes you slow down and enjoy the moment. Overall, this place delivers on flavor, authenticity, and heart. It's rare to find a spot where you can truly taste the effort and pride in every dish, but Pho Metro does exactly that. I will absolutely be returning again and again. If you're in the area, make the stop. You won't be disappointed.

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    Quality of food is on the A game. Really enjoyed the banh mi fries, one of my favorite menu items…read moreto order when here Super crisp fries, a lot of toppings over it, and so delectable Seating wise it's in a food court so seating will need to be scouted. It can get crowded here at times, but seating can be found Staff also very professional Overall, great spot churning out great food

    Jo Ju inside Tangram is exactly why Flushing's food scene stays undefeated. You walk in and…read moreimmediately get that street market vibe -- buzzing energy, different vendors calling your attention, and the feeling that you're about to eat something really good. It's organized chaos in the best way possible. Let's talk about the star: the bánh mì. Absolutely top-tier. The bread alone deserves its own spotlight -- soft, fresh, and perfectly balanced with just the right bite. I actually spoke with the owner, and she makes it herself daily, which explains everything. That level of care shows in every single sandwich. The menu has something for everyone -- pork, chicken, beef, vegetarian -- and each option feels thoughtfully put together, not just thrown on a menu to fill space. Everything tastes intentional. I also grabbed a lemonade, which was super refreshing and honestly the perfect pairing with the sandwich. Simple, done right. Now listen -- you have to get the kimchi fries. No photo because... they didn't stand a chance. Gone in minutes. Crispy, flavorful, addictive. Don't skip them. A few real notes: * There will probably be a line -- it moves, but be ready * The good part? You're in Tangram, so you can explore other stalls while you wait * Come hungry, leave happy What really stood out to me, beyond the food, was the heart behind the place. Supporting a woman-owned business where the owner is that hands-on and passionate just makes the experience hit differently. Located in Tangram, surrounded by some of the best eats in Flushing -- it's a whole vibe. Jo Ju delivers that perfect mix of street-style comfort and elevated execution. Great food, great energy, and a spot I'll keep coming back to.

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    In the mood for authentic Vietnamese food, this is it. Pho Bang does not mess around. Menu has a…read morewide 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.

    Came on a Friday evening with a group of three and this place was packed! We were seated quickly…read moreand 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.

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