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

Pho Ben - Heights - 18. Phở Đặc Biệt - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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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. read more

Pho Ben - Heights - Pho dac biet (special) - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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 - Heights - 15. Phở Tái My favorite! - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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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

Pho Ben - Heights - Beef, tripe, tendon pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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. read more

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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

Pho Ben - Heights - Tofu vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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

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I really really disappointment. The place is really nice clean but the food no taste pho not good springsrolls shrimp not good is not fresh food they not make it fresh I really don't like it. I only love Vietnamese coffee. It was really good. read more

Pho Ben - Heights - Pho 2. Fresh Spring Rolls (2 Pcs) / Gói Cuốn ice tea coffee egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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

Pho Ben - Heights - spring roll with peanut sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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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

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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

Pho Ben - Heights - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good food with great value. Their Pho broth is the best. I have order just the broth to make my own soup with. Banh mi is always good. The Vietnamese egg rolls yummy! Always busy but the waitstaff are the best. You can grab any one of them for help and they are very accommodating. Definitely on my short rotation list. 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

Pho Ben - Heights - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love the spring rolls and egg rolls, good serving size! Beautiful broth pho! Best in Houston I think!

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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Went here with my friends one day for lunch. Positives: polite and attentive staff, pretty decorations, reasonable prices Negatives: flavorless vegan pho I can't speak for the traditional broth because I don't not eat beef so I'm not sure if that one tastes better but I know the vegetable broth that I had in the vegan pho was not good at all. I have had different/better vegan pho to compare it to. I will not be back. read more

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

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So I've ate here twice now because the first time we ordered the house rice we forgot the soy sauce and it needed it. The rice was delish but lacked a little flavor; the portion was great! Decided to try their vermicelli and maybe because it was almost closing time, I felt the noodles were not vermicelli but just cut up spaghetti. I could be wrong but the dish was kind of thrown together; the house fried rice was good again so maybe trying something else to see if it's better than the 1st two times! Restaurant is nice and busy too and service was fast (pick up order). Was not able to eat at the restaurant but looks spacious and plenty of seating. Will definitely take photos of the next dish I try! read more

They've heard the reviews and they listened. Service is a lot better than the last few times, it's been about a year. Water was filled 2- 3 times and food came out piping hot and quick. I was hungry that day and ask for extra noodle and it was super cheap for 1.50 extra. Price is fairly reasonable still for heights area. Plenty of seatings and food was good especially outside of bellaire read more

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

Pho Ben - Heights - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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

Pho Ben - Heights - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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

Pho Ben - Heights - 19. Pho Tai Bo Vien - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Still thee best price/fastest service around! Food comes out faster than you can think, and I love it.

Their food is 1) super affordable 2) fresh and delicious and 3) speedily served. We had a bowl of pho and the combo meat banh mi with paté. The meat is thinly sliced and raw in the pho because the hot broth will cook it. It was delicious as someone who has had mixed experiences with brisket in pho. My partner loved his banh mi. We shared an avocado smoothie that was incredible. Don't knock it till you try it! The service was super speedy. We got offered some chili oil that was amazing. Our server was efficient and attentive. The ambiance here is casual so you don't need to dress well or anything. Everyone is welcome. It's a great vibe and we have already been back! read more

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

Pho Ben - Heights - 1. Vietnamese Egg Rolls (2 Pcs) / Chả Giỏ - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I haven't been to a lot of pho restaurants, but I really enjoyed this one. The food was great and the menu had great variety. The service was great too. read more

Food was good, but service wasn't great. Felt like we were rushed through our meal and then when paying at the front, we were charged the wrong amount at first until we asked for an itemized receipt. read more

Pretty spacious and authentic pho. Also got the bun Bo hue. Wasn't super hot the time I got it but was solid.

Food is consistently good. I always get the beef rice plate or the chicken pho and they hit the spot every time.

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

Pho Ben - Heights - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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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

Pho Ben - Heights - 15. Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nothing has changed since my last review except for the fact that I love this place more. Their pho is always delicious. The ingredients to everything are fresh and well made. I usually get spring rolls or egg rolls for my lunch and then a bubble tea from Gong Cha. The spring rolls are tightly wrapped but full of items and tasty. The egg rolls always come with the freshest vegetables and a delicious sauce. Anything I order from there I wait for and it is ready in less than 5 minutes. Money bonus is that they are on Get Upside and if you have T-Mobile they are also a part of the dining rewards. Everything is reasonably priced and the staff is always friendly. Vietnamese food is a staple in Houston and Pho Ben does not miss. I'm pretty sure I come here multiple times during the week because it's clean, fresh, tasty, easy, and healthy. read more

The food was not great. I went for a light dinner and ordered chicken spring rolls and chicken fried rice. The chicken in the spring rolls was supposed to be grilled chicken and it was dark meat chopped in pieces. The chicken fried rice that i ordered had hardly any chicken. I literally sifted through the rice searching for chicken and found one piece of chicken in the full order. I went to the restaurant based on reviews and the reviews were completely wrong. I will never go to this restaurant again! read more

Pho Ben - Heights - My receipt. The fried egg on receipt was the extra egg I ordered for my fried rice. - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pho Ben was such a cute find in Houston! The restaurant was very clean and cute! I loved the beef spring rolls, the beef was packed with flavor. My pho was so good, they gave us plenty of toppings, and there was sauce available on the table. Service was 10/10 can't wait to go back! read more

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Ordered the Phở Đặc Biệt Pho - Noodle soup with eye of round steak, well-done flank, fatty brisket, soft tendon, and white tripe. It was Delicious !!! The downfall of ordering Pho via Door Dash is it's not assembled and the juice container isn't big enough to put everything, but I managed !! LOL !! read more

Pho Ben - Heights - Phở Đặc Biệt Pho - Noodle soup with eye of round steak, well-done flank, fatty brisket, soft tendon, and white tripe .. Delicious !!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've door dashed from this location a few times before I finally got to enjoy a bowl of pho in person recently. The pho is great I really love their broth. The service is amazing very quick and attentive. I like that various people came by to check on us just in case we needed anything. The ambiance is casual and inviting in their pretty good size spaced dining area. They are located in the shopping strip a few doors down from the Petco so there's plenty of parking. Pho Saigon was my go to but now I think it's Pho Ben. read more

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The food was great but wasn't enough meat and they didn't have hoisin sauce so and left out fish sauce

This is thee absolute cutest little space to grab pho from. The inside is quaint and clean with some boho touches. Service was pretty attentive and friendly. Food was pretty good and filling for a great price! Also heads up but after your meal they give you your bill and you're expected to go pay at the counter. I always feel it's helpful to explain these types of setups so you're not stuck at the table wondering. Will be returning and trying some more menu items. read more

Pho Ben - Heights - #16. Pho Tai Chin - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Really amazing service, food was good, and very kind people. Me and my partner were seated really fast and we were check on multiple times. read more

Pho Ben - Heights - 18. Pho Dac Biet 30. Pho Chin Nam Gau Gan Sach - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

We wanted to check out a Vietnamese place closeby without having to commit all the way to Bellaire and saw this on google with pretty high reviews. When you walk in, you're confronted with a beautifully decorated dining room that was small enough to be cozy feeling but large enough to seat many people (our party was a group of 6!) We were quickly seated and they promptly took our order which we appreciated. Most of my table ordered pho which they all raved about it! The broth was rich and flavorful with the fresh herbs to pair. I got the Bo Kho and the beef was very tender but I do think the broth could've been a bit more rich with more in depth flavor. Overall, with a great price to match, I'll definitely be coming back!! read more

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