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    Pho Ben - Bellaire

    4.2 (129 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Soup, Noodles
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Sheikera P.

    I was in town for Miami for a conference and had been looking for some good Pho. After a lot of searching from TikTok in Google, I came across this place. Walking in the ambience was so nice. I love the set up. I love the decor. It almost felt like you were eating at a fancy establishment. Someone came to see me and my friends and they got some water right away. Shortly after they took our orders and for many of my friends, it was their first time eating pho so he suggested a few things which was very helpful. I must say this is some of the best pho I think I've ever had. It was so flavorful. I enjoyed every bit of it. I highly recommend this place. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll definitely check it out.

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    Jando S.

    If one was going purely on ambiance alone, Bellaire's Pho Ben location is an easy aesthetic win. Their team clearly went above and beyond with the interior design, with thematic elements from the light fixtures to the furniture. The dining area feels bright and inviting, and is not just the best looking location amongst the chain, but certainly one of the best looking pho restaurants in the greater Houston area. While the vibes are on point, so too is the service. The staff works very hard at ensuring a quality experience for all and they've been attentive, professional, and super efficient during every visit. From large groups to solo dining sessions, I've always appreciated the efforts. There have been up-and-down moments with the pho, notably with how salty the broth has been but it's been largely a positive experience. When the pho is on point, it is very good and is no doubt the best in the neighborhood. The portions are not substantial by any stretch, but certainly sufficient enough for a filling meal. Pho is not their only claim to fame, but I would venture their mi bo kho (beef stew with egg noodles) is worth a look. For folks who enjoy dipping, the banh mi (bread) bo kho is also a good alternative. The lunch crowd is big on their bun bowls, their crispy cha gio, and banh mi options. Personally the bun thit nuong (grilled pork vermicelli) is always the default for yours truly. Even the Viet coffee is presented in slow-drip form. There is a small dedicated parking lot out front and the weekends are usually packed. Prices are fair in today's economy and an ideal location for groups and solo dining. Of the several locations across the city, this Bellaire location is my favorite.

    18. Phở Dặc Biệt
    Alex W.

    This is a solid option - I'm definitely taking this place over any of the downtown pho restaurants. But I think the broth does not have as much depth of flavor as the Pho Ben in Sugarland. I would come back here again, mostly for the convenient location.

    Rotisserie chicken with rice
    Leslie K.

    Glad to have this restaurant in the neighborhood. Have accepted the inner loop pricing. My husband likes the grilled beef banh mi. I will rotate between banh mi dac biet and bo kha. The sleeper dish for me is the rotisserie Cornish hen. My kids don't usually like viet marinated meats, so this is an alternative dish they will eat. I do debone for them to eat. V tasty.

    My friend's food appeared contaminated. The staff quickly removed the hair from my banh mi before I could take a photo.

    I had a really disappointing experience at Pho Ben. I ordered the pork banh mi, which is a starred item on their menu, and found what was very clearly a hair in my food. One employee initially tried convincing me it was lemongrass, but after I pointed out the follicle attached to it, he seemed speechless and didn't know what to say. A second employee then acknowledged that it was hair. The workers weren't necessarily rude, but I was told it was "policy" not to make the meal free because that batch would just be replaced with a new one. They did void the item off the receipt, but the situation still felt very unhygienic and poorly handled overall. Basic food safety and cleanliness should be taken more seriously, especially when a customer points out contamination in their meal.

    Lupe M.

    Such a let down. The pics and reviews looked good and made me pick this place over another. Parking lot was full which I thought was a good sign. There were even people waiting to be seated. All the right signs you look for. Seating took between 5-10 mins. Wait staff was fast and attentive. I ordered the "large" Vietnamese beef stew, which was something new for me. Food came out pretty fast. This beef stew was five pieces of meat in broth. The meat was over cooked and mostly fat. The broth tasted watered down. It came with a fresh baguette which was good. Soft and warm inside with a crunchy exterior. Maybe I ordered the wrong dish. I'm in no rush to head back.

    101. Thai Tea (Trà Thái)
    Chris F.

    Some of the best veggie broth pho I've had! My main complaint with most place's veggie broth is that a lot of the time it just ends up tasting like vegetable soup. While I still haven't found a veggie pho that captures the same magic as its meat based counterpart, this place has come the closest. I was also shocked by how much I enjoyed their Thai tea. Surprisingly tasty and will be ordering it in the future! Service and atmosphere are also great, drinks always get topped up super quickly and have always felt welcomed!

    Rachel J.

    Great location and interior. Very cute ambiance. Everyone was very sweet and helpful. Food was delicious and HUGE PORTIONS. Also got spring rolls and the peanut sauce was the best. I got the wonton noodles and my mom got chicken vermachilli. Would come again

    Bun Bo hue
    Harris N.

    Overall an underrated place to get pho and bun Bo hue in Bellaire as it is not on one of the main plazas, but it is definitely worth the trip here as the vibes are more elegant and quiet than what you would get in other parts of Bellaire. The food is also really tasty.

    Beef with vermicelli, but no egg roll even though I paid for it

    Are the vermicelli with the egg roll, but they forgot the egg roll even though I paid for it. Food was good. First time I was eating there but when they get it to you to go, they have it essentially stapled up in that big plastic bag, and I did not open it.

    Bowie L.

    This was a nice pho option close to my family's house with a nice ambience and reasonable prices. In my opinion, the pho was solid and flavorful though it wouldn't make my top pho places. The spring rolls were pretty good and I recommend the beef ones which had a good amount of meat. The service was friendly enough. Overall, I'd come here again when I'm in the area and wanting pho.

    2. Fresh Spring Rolls (2 pcs) (Gi Cun)
    Allison L.

    Wanted fresh spring rolls & stopped at Pho Ben. I hadn't heard of Pho Ben before & when I looked it up, they opened in Sugarland in 2012 & grew to multiple locations. I waited a short moment before being seated. Ice water was brought to my table promptly. Started with the spring rolls (No. 2 with both thinly sliced meat & shrimp) which were tasty. Ordered small bowl of pho no. 19 & it was brought out steaming hot immediately. Too much food for me but I did my best! Friendly service, great ambiance, nice appropriate music. Will be back here & will look for their other locations.

    18. Ph Dc Bit
    Ifoma O.

    Stopped by for a quick meal and was pleasantly surprised by how aesthetically pleasing the interior was! Very nice vibes and catered to a variety of eaters. I got a large beef pho (with round steak, flank, fatty brisket, soft tendon and white tripe) that had such a rich deep flavor and paired well with my refreshing mango smoothie! It was a great combination that was delicious and left me excited to return to try more of their menu.

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    Amazing food. Came for pho! Spring rolls were also amazing!! I'll be back to being the family and friends!

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    Great Pho. One of my go to spots. They food comes out really fast. The large bowl is actually a bit of an overkill.

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