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Came here on a rainy night, the best weather for a hot bowl of pho. Plenty of parking in the plaza. We were surprised at how crowded it was, particularly on a weekday night. We had to wait for a bit for a table. After getting seated, I ordered the pho dac biet (the special) in a large, with the beef on the side so it's not overcooked. I always like to taste the broth first and it was delish. Good flavor, not bland. Portion for a large was just right. It was very filling. Service was quick and friendly. It's a very casual place like most pho places. Overall, this is one of the better places to get pho in the area. I would come back to try some of their other items another time.
Food 5/5 Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 4.5/5 When you initially think, "wow, that's some good pho," you're usually thinking of some hole-in-the-wall, mom and pop shop. Pho Ben's definitely nicer than a lot of those places in terms of atmosphere - but there's no loss at all in flavor. The Pho Dac Biet was incredible - great selection and quantity of protein, a very rich broth, and wonderfully cooked noodles. It's everything I could ask for after a long day. Absolutely comforting. I also got the Grilled Pork Spring Rolls - also amazing. The peanut sauce was great, but the grilled pork was cooked to perfection. I can't really complain about anything here; great food, great atmosphere, and overall a great place to get a nice bowl of pho.
My absolute fave Vietnamese restaurant. The service is very fast and the food is consistently good. You can't go wrong with anything you order. I had the grilled lemongrass pork and it comes with a spring roll and a bowl of broth, such a hearty portion. The preserved lemon drink is such a win! There aren't many places that offer it and it's especially delicious here, the perfect balance.
Had dinner here while visiting Houston. Tried the lemonade, egg rolls, and combination pho. Everything was excellent. I loved how the food came out like 3 minutes after ordering. No frills type of place.
This place runs their shit like the navy. Be prepared to witness the fastest, most efficient pho outing you've ever had. Sometimes I'm seated before I even walk in. In and out in 20 minutes type beat. The food is great - broth & pho quality is top tier. Spring rolls are yummy & the accompanying peanut sauce is quite good. Vietnamese coffee is also PERFECT. Tastes like it's drip and not batched, strong & not too sweet, perfect color. The ambiance is nice & has cute decor. My only critique of the environment is if you're seated in the very back of the restaurant it's a bit dark and kind of sad, but if u can score a table closer to the front it's a vibe! 10/10 this is a go-to spot for me when I'm in the neighborhood and want some healing yummy pho.
Had a great dinner at Pho Ben! Was seated very quickly and almost immediately a waiter came over and asked me for my drink order. In terms of the food I thought everything was very tasty and well seasoned. my only takeback was the noodles were cut in half so I couldn't exactly wrap them around my chopsticks. Other than that, I had an absolutely great dinner.
I've tried Pho Ben a couple times now and it just doesn't do it for me. I started with an order of spring rolls and not bad - but hey it's kinda hard to mess up spring rolls right? The part that bugs me is their pho. The broth is pretty subpar as it lacks depth of flavor. Also, their meat quality seems to be below average. The beef and tripe in my pho were pretty bad, especially the tripe. The tripe was served in giant pieces and was very chewy. I got tendon as well and that was ok. If I ever go back (which I doubt I will), I'd probably get something really safe like chicken and rice or spring rolls.
I wasn't a fan of the Banh Mi, but the Phó hit the spot with the cold weather. Best part is their location is great with a ton of parking.
I used to like this place but my last visit felt rushed and inadequate. The second we sat down, we were asked to order. My beef rice plate was good but had a load of raw onion for some reason that isn't appetizing. My bf got a banh mi with an a fried egg and the egg was like half cooked and completely slimy on top. Would not be back.
Pho-Ben messed with me. Since arriving to Houston I've found that service is very slow compared to the Tri-State area. Here, the service is TOO fast. We were seated immediately by the hostess. Before even opening a menu, someone else was at our tableside asking for our order. We ordered a spring roll appetizer and a drink and asked for more time. Someone wrote the order and left a yellow paper on our table. Someone else brought us waters. After ordering, we got up to wash our hands. We were gone for a minute. When we got back, someone had already bussed our table, I guess they thought we left. Since the yellow ticket was gone, our order got a bit confusing for the staff when we later placed the rest of our order. The staff was very friendly. The food was good. The decor is very casual, very modern-houston restaurant, with typical theme. This place is nothing to write home about. We ordered the vegan pho, which was perfectly fine.
Pho Ben is one of our go to Vietnamese spots when we are craving pho. They have some of the best value pho in the Heights area. The pho at their price point is straight up value town. It also helps that the food is really good too! When it gets cold in Houston, expect this place to be packed to the brim. Service: the service here is amazing. They use a whole team of people to serve so all of your needs are taken care of in a speedy time from ordering to filling your drink glass. They are a no frills establishment and provide good food and service at the same time. One might even argue they check up too much on the tables. Ambiance: Pho Ben has an open concept and a lot of tables. Each table has the soup spoons, chopsticks, hoisin sauce, and sriracha at the table. The restaurant doesn't get too loud unless it's jam packed and if you're ordering to go, they are quick with their orders. Once again, this is a no frills restaurant and the inside is simple and decorated for each holiday. Food: the food is what shines here. We ordered their egg rolls and spring rolls to start. The egg rolls come in an order of 2 per order and are $5 per order. The spring rolls with meat come in an order of 2 per order and are $5.75 each. Both are great starters before your main meal and are both reasonably priced. The egg rolls are fried fresh and crispy with good filling flavor and the spring rolls paired with the peanut sauce are also tasty with the grilled meats and chewy texture. We ordered two bowls of the large pho. One was the number 19 which had eye of round beef and meatballs and the other was the number 34 which was the white chicken pho. The beef broth has deep flavor and paired with the condiments and bean sprouts and basil, it makes a complete tasting bowl. Each pho order comes with a side plate of bean sprouts, jalapeños, limes, cilantro and basil. You can add much or as little as you want. The chicken broth is lighter than the beef broth yet still flavorful. Each bowl comes in small or large but get the large because it's only $1 more so it's straight value to get the large. I've also had their bahn mi's here and those are tasty as well. Pro move is to get the bahn mi bread and dip it in your pho. Overall, Pho Ben is our favorite Heights Vietnamese restaurant to get pho and at their price point, they can't be beat. Definitely give them a try even when it's not cold and be prepared to wait a little for a table when the season turns to winter.
If you don't want to drive out to Bellaire, Pho Ben will hit the spot. It's aesthetic, clean, and most importantly delicious. Plenty of parking. Busy but easily seated. Ordered the pho dac biet (combo) and was pleased with the quantity and quality of the meats. The broth was clear and aromatic, not too salty. The herbs were fresh. Overall would definitely recommend. Value ain't bad, bowls are a little smaller compared to others pho places, but you'll still leave feeling satisfied. That being said my overall rating is a 4.5/5!
Blown away! I've eaten at top notch restaurants all over the USA and outside of the USA and I must say this is probably the best customer service I've ever received! We walk in and are greeted right away. Our waiter sat us and was already taking our drink order. We ordered Vietnamese eggrolls and they were out in seconds. Our food comes out three to five minutes later. Everything is made fresh and amazing. Very single person we saw made contact to make sure we were taken care of. Plates were cleaned off seconds as they became empty. Every single person here is on the same page and doing an outstanding job. It's truly unbelievable and becoming a lot art. The customer service here is top notch! We had at least 7 people check on us. Everyone is heads up and scanning the floor to make sure clients have everything they need. Food: the lemon grass beef with fried rice was absolutely amazing! Great deal as they load our plate up. I will definitely be back asap.
26 days ago
26 days ago
My husband and I come here pretty often. It's one of the better pho spots on this side of town. Service is usually pretty quick once you arrive, but it can slow down a bit after you order. The ambiance is really pretty and the vibes are always nice. For starters, we usually order both the fried eggrolls and pork spring rolls. I personally gravitate more toward the fried eggrolls because of the veggies and the sauce they come with. Eggroll plate: 10/10 Spring roll plate: 8.5/10 For our main courses, I usually order the small beef no meat pho (10/10), the pork banh mi (100/10), or a vermicelli bowl (9.5/10). My husband usually gets the shaken beef rice, which is cubed filet mignon over rice and veggies. That plate alone is a reason to go! (1000/10) He's also ordered the combination rice before. In my opinion, it lacks a little flavor on its own and needs some soy sauce to bring it back to life. For me: 7/10 For my husband: 8.5/10 We've also tried the mango smoothie, and it was delicious! The perfect way to end the night. 10/10 Overall, we'll definitely be back again!! read more
Came here on a rainy night, the best weather for a hot bowl of pho. Plenty of parking in the plaza. We were surprised at how crowded it was, particularly on a weekday night. We had to wait for a bit for a table. After getting seated, I ordered the pho dac biet (the special) in a large, with the beef on the side so it's not overcooked. I always like to taste the broth first and it was delish. Good flavor, not bland. Portion for a large was just right. It was very filling. Service was quick and friendly. It's a very casual place like most pho places. Overall, this is one of the better places to get pho in the area. I would come back to try some of their other items another time. read more
6 months ago
Food 5/5 Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 4.5/5 When you initially think, "wow, that's some good pho," you're usually thinking of some hole-in-the-wall, mom and pop shop. Pho Ben's definitely nicer than a lot of those places in terms of atmosphere - but there's no loss at all in flavor. The Pho Dac Biet was incredible - great selection and quantity of protein, a very rich broth, and wonderfully cooked noodles. It's everything I could ask for after a long day. Absolutely comforting. I also got the Grilled Pork Spring Rolls - also amazing. The peanut sauce was great, but the grilled pork was cooked to perfection. I can't really complain about anything here; great food, great atmosphere, and overall a great place to get a nice bowl of pho. read more
My absolute fave Vietnamese restaurant. The service is very fast and the food is consistently good. You can't go wrong with anything you order. I had the grilled lemongrass pork and it comes with a spring roll and a bowl of broth, such a hearty portion. The preserved lemon drink is such a win! There aren't many places that offer it and it's especially delicious here, the perfect balance. read more
21 days ago
Had dinner here while visiting Houston. Tried the lemonade, egg rolls, and combination pho. Everything was excellent. I loved how the food came out like 3 minutes after ordering. No frills type of place. read more
21 days ago
This place runs their shit like the navy. Be prepared to witness the fastest, most efficient pho outing you've ever had. Sometimes I'm seated before I even walk in. In and out in 20 minutes type beat. The food is great - broth & pho quality is top tier. Spring rolls are yummy & the accompanying peanut sauce is quite good. Vietnamese coffee is also PERFECT. Tastes like it's drip and not batched, strong & not too sweet, perfect color. The ambiance is nice & has cute decor. My only critique of the environment is if you're seated in the very back of the restaurant it's a bit dark and kind of sad, but if u can score a table closer to the front it's a vibe! 10/10 this is a go-to spot for me when I'm in the neighborhood and want some healing yummy pho. read more
3 months ago
Had a great dinner at Pho Ben! Was seated very quickly and almost immediately a waiter came over and asked me for my drink order. In terms of the food I thought everything was very tasty and well seasoned. my only takeback was the noodles were cut in half so I couldn't exactly wrap them around my chopsticks. Other than that, I had an absolutely great dinner. read more
I've tried Pho Ben a couple times now and it just doesn't do it for me. I started with an order of spring rolls and not bad - but hey it's kinda hard to mess up spring rolls right? The part that bugs me is their pho. The broth is pretty subpar as it lacks depth of flavor. Also, their meat quality seems to be below average. The beef and tripe in my pho were pretty bad, especially the tripe. The tripe was served in giant pieces and was very chewy. I got tendon as well and that was ok. If I ever go back (which I doubt I will), I'd probably get something really safe like chicken and rice or spring rolls. read more
I used to like this place but my last visit felt rushed and inadequate. The second we sat down, we were asked to order. My beef rice plate was good but had a load of raw onion for some reason that isn't appetizing. My bf got a banh mi with an a fried egg and the egg was like half cooked and completely slimy on top. Would not be back. read more
23 days ago
Pho-Ben messed with me. Since arriving to Houston I've found that service is very slow compared to the Tri-State area. Here, the service is TOO fast. We were seated immediately by the hostess. Before even opening a menu, someone else was at our tableside asking for our order. We ordered a spring roll appetizer and a drink and asked for more time. Someone wrote the order and left a yellow paper on our table. Someone else brought us waters. After ordering, we got up to wash our hands. We were gone for a minute. When we got back, someone had already bussed our table, I guess they thought we left. Since the yellow ticket was gone, our order got a bit confusing for the staff when we later placed the rest of our order. The staff was very friendly. The food was good. The decor is very casual, very modern-houston restaurant, with typical theme. This place is nothing to write home about. We ordered the vegan pho, which was perfectly fine. read more
1 year ago
Pho Ben is one of our go to Vietnamese spots when we are craving pho. They have some of the best value pho in the Heights area. The pho at their price point is straight up value town. It also helps that the food is really good too! When it gets cold in Houston, expect this place to be packed to the brim. Service: the service here is amazing. They use a whole team of people to serve so all of your needs are taken care of in a speedy time from ordering to filling your drink glass. They are a no frills establishment and provide good food and service at the same time. One might even argue they check up too much on the tables. Ambiance: Pho Ben has an open concept and a lot of tables. Each table has the soup spoons, chopsticks, hoisin sauce, and sriracha at the table. The restaurant doesn't get too loud unless it's jam packed and if you're ordering to go, they are quick with their orders. Once again, this is a no frills restaurant and the inside is simple and decorated for each holiday. Food: the food is what shines here. We ordered their egg rolls and spring rolls to start. The egg rolls come in an order of 2 per order and are $5 per order. The spring rolls with meat come in an order of 2 per order and are $5.75 each. Both are great starters before your main meal and are both reasonably priced. The egg rolls are fried fresh and crispy with good filling flavor and the spring rolls paired with the peanut sauce are also tasty with the grilled meats and chewy texture. We ordered two bowls of the large pho. One was the number 19 which had eye of round beef and meatballs and the other was the number 34 which was the white chicken pho. The beef broth has deep flavor and paired with the condiments and bean sprouts and basil, it makes a complete tasting bowl. Each pho order comes with a side plate of bean sprouts, jalapeños, limes, cilantro and basil. You can add much or as little as you want. The chicken broth is lighter than the beef broth yet still flavorful. Each bowl comes in small or large but get the large because it's only $1 more so it's straight value to get the large. I've also had their bahn mi's here and those are tasty as well. Pro move is to get the bahn mi bread and dip it in your pho. Overall, Pho Ben is our favorite Heights Vietnamese restaurant to get pho and at their price point, they can't be beat. Definitely give them a try even when it's not cold and be prepared to wait a little for a table when the season turns to winter. read more
If you don't want to drive out to Bellaire, Pho Ben will hit the spot. It's aesthetic, clean, and most importantly delicious. Plenty of parking. Busy but easily seated. Ordered the pho dac biet (combo) and was pleased with the quantity and quality of the meats. The broth was clear and aromatic, not too salty. The herbs were fresh. Overall would definitely recommend. Value ain't bad, bowls are a little smaller compared to others pho places, but you'll still leave feeling satisfied. That being said my overall rating is a 4.5/5! read more
Blown away! I've eaten at top notch restaurants all over the USA and outside of the USA and I must say this is probably the best customer service I've ever received! We walk in and are greeted right away. Our waiter sat us and was already taking our drink order. We ordered Vietnamese eggrolls and they were out in seconds. Our food comes out three to five minutes later. Everything is made fresh and amazing. Very single person we saw made contact to make sure we were taken care of. Plates were cleaned off seconds as they became empty. Every single person here is on the same page and doing an outstanding job. It's truly unbelievable and becoming a lot art. The customer service here is top notch! We had at least 7 people check on us. Everyone is heads up and scanning the floor to make sure clients have everything they need. Food: the lemon grass beef with fried rice was absolutely amazing! Great deal as they load our plate up. I will definitely be back asap. read more
1 month ago
For years, The Heights location of Pho Ben has been a reliable go to spot for me. I've always enjoyed the delicious food and thought the service was good. However, lately my opinion has changed, and it seems as though this place has declined in terms of quality and customer service. Recently, I ordered a vegetarian pho with vegetables and beef broth--you have the option of selecting from three different broths. I thought this pho was not up to usual standards. There was a paltry amount of tofu and the two veggies were thinly sliced carrot and broccoli. Really? That's it?? In addition to that, there were only 3 tiny pieces of cabbage, only one of which was edible. My boyfriend, who's vegan and kind of picky, would totally laugh at this. I called the next day to complain about the quality of the pho and gave two phone numbers but never received a call back at either. Because of this, I will not be returning. In the past, I've ordered Pho Tai several times and found it to be good. Lots of people complain about the broth, but I actually like it. When I ordered Phở Gà from here, I thought parts of the white meat chicken were tough and inedible. One of my favorite appetizers, Grilled Beef Spring Rolls|Gỏi Cuốn Bò Nướng, is usually great, but for my latest order, I felt there was too much gristle in one of the rolls. I still love the delicious peanut sauce, which you dip the rolls in. I think Pho Ben could have easily remained a go to spot, but there are too many other great Vietnamese establishments in Htown to support a place which serves subpar food. read more
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11 months ago
I can't wait until I am back in Houston to come here and sample the pho! As it was I came just killing time and wasn't disappointed at all in the nibbles I tried. Banh mi was amazing ...even the next day... and the overall experience was worthy of a return visit. They had weirdly good music. Classical when I arrived that transitioned into holiday something but overall very pleasing. Great service, good lighting, and the clientele lets you know it's a place where... yep... eat this!!! Go! read more
10 months ago
7 months ago
Food is delicious! My favorite is Pho #15. My husband and I have been here 3 times and it has made it to our list of favorite spots. Customer service is great! Great parking area, enough space. read more
Pho Ben checks all the boxes for quick, affordable Vietnamese! Located in the strip mall next to Kroger on North Shepherd, the restaurant can easily be missed if you're not paying attention. A friend and I decided to stop by for a casual dinner on a Friday night and were a little surprised to see the restaurant almost completely full! Despite this, we were seated quickly and the waitstaff came quickly to take our order. In terms of options, they have everything you would expect - pho, banh mi, vermicelli, rice stir fry and more. I ended up going with a tofu vermicelli which ended up being a very large portion with a large bed of noodles, chopped lettuce, fried tofu, shredded carrots and peanuts. The meal was good, very satisfying, but not the absolute best flavor and texture of tofu that I've had. If you're going for a quick bite to eat, it will definitely does the job. Prices for everything on the menu are very reasonable and the service was lightning fast! read more
One of my favorite places for pho. Just also because they are soooo fast. As soon as I sit down, within 5 minutes I can get a bowl of pho. The pho so pretty good and full of all the essentials - tendon, tripe, etc. For the price of a bowl, it is a good deal. They have the option of a large and small bowl. They also have a lot of options as well as a vegetarian pho option which was perfect for my friend. The interior is also very cute with booths or tables. There is around 30 people worth of seating inside. read more
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Great Pho, good service, served fast! Excellent grilled beef rolls as seen on pic, would recommend as it is reasonably priced as well. read more
7 months ago
Amazing service! Super quick and efficient! Got seated and fed within minutes of arrival... #18 Pho is fire! Yummy broth with good blend of meats and the hint of cilantro is tasty but it's not my favorite in Houston. Would recommend for those who are new to the pho world and veterans who need something consistent! Hope this helps read more
8 months ago
This is our go to pho spot in Houston. I had the meatballs and eye round steak and it was delicious. Depending on what time you go it can get packed but we always find a table and food doesn't take too long. It's a cozy family friendly atmosphere . Overall great place. Will return. read more
I got the large pho and it was a great portion. The ingredients were fresh and the soup base very deep. The servers were very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. I visited with a friend and she enjoyed the ambiance as well. Very clean and well lit. read more
10 months ago
Everything at Pho Ben is delicious! My boyfriend loves the Pho and I love their Banh Mi sandwiches. The atmosphere is really nice and service is always top notch. read more
4 months ago
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