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    Pho Cafe

    4.3 (240 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    PHO CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Seafood combination pho
    Joe C.

    I visited this restaurant with a group of friends. I had the Beef Brisket Pho, as always. The food tasted similar to Pho Phi in St. Matthew. My friend had the Seafood combination pho, which looked very tasty. I will choose this menu next time I come here. Our server was very friendly. The atmosphere inside was clean enough.

    Combination Pho
    Bill V.

    Wonderful Beef rib Bánh mì sandwich and combination Pho. Ingredients were fresh and the food was delivered to the table nice and hot. Service was also good, and quick. This place makes the best lunch time go-to if you're craving Vietnamese. Not much ambiance, but a great place to get your fill.

    Chef's Special Noodles
    Jennifer N.

    FOOD - Chef's Special Noodles: rice noodles with meat, eggs, carrots, celery, beans sprouts, and green onions in curry paste. I ordered mine with shrimp and without bean sprouts and green onions. I liked this dish. It reminded me of Singapore fried noodles which is one of my favorite noodle dishes. And it had a nice kick. The portion was big. 4/5 SERVICE: Service was fast and friendly. Our server checked on us a couple of times which I appreciated. 4/5 FINAL THOUGHTS: I would come back. I enjoyed my noodles.

    Beef fried rice
    Kamiko S.

    This place was very nice! We went early Sunday afternoon and it was pretty empty, food and drinks came out quick and were delicious. Honestly the best fried rice I've had. Also loved the crispy dumplings.

    Com Thit Nuong
    Lauren B.

    When I visit Louisville, my boyfriend forgets where we have eaten so now we've come here a couple of times lol. Overall, it is pretty average for Vietnamese food. I am from California where we have a plethora of viet food. That said, I am considering how that is not the same here. As I mentioned, the food is pretty average - if you're looking for truly authentic viet food I feel like this isn't the place. The restaurant is pretty clean and the staff is very nice. It's not usually packed here so the service is extremely fast if you're looking for a quick sit down meal.

    Amber G.

    I ordered the Pho Do Bien and short ribs. It was hot and fresh. Full of different kinds of fish and had great spices and flavor. A lot of food for the price. The ribs had a good flavor also. A small portion but was fine. The Pho came with additional spices on the side so the level could be controlled which is great. I am always worried about food being too spicy.

    a bowl of soup and three spring rolls
    Virga H.

    This place is good. The pho is tasty a d the soup is complex, and there are plenty of accoutrements to jazz up the flavor even more. We also got the egg rolls which came out super hot so be careful you don't accidentally burn yourself and the dipping sauce didn't really have much flavor. But don't let that deter you from going to try some dishes there. I hear the shaking beef is really good, so I'm definitely gonna go back and try that!

    Pho Ga
    Samantha D.

    We came for the second time and it was as good as the first! We got seated promptly and service was good. I had the Pho Ga which has chicken and it was delicious. It is a huge portion though! My Dad had the Shaking Beef and OMG it is by far one of the best dishes I've had in Louisville. I cannot wait to come back!

    Shaking Beef
    Taylor N.

    We ordered carry out so this review is only about the food! We got the summer rolls, the Chefs Special noodles, and the shaking beef. Overall the food was really good and we would order from here again but may try other menu options. The summer rolls had great flavor but were a little chewy which was different. The shaking beef was probably my favorite. It came with sauce that tasted like a mixture of yum yum sauce and French dressing. The chefs special noodles were definitely spicy but very flavorful. The portion was very large and we have leftovers.

    3 Piece Egg Roll with Scallion Soy Sauce
    Bea C.

    Returned to my favorite Pho restaurant and tried some different dishes this time and they were enjoyed by all! I had the Bun Thit Nuong, and the two grandbabies that were with me shared the Egg Rolls with Scallion Soy Sauce and Pork Fried Rice. The food was so fresh and delicious chicken we all left fully satisfied!

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    5 months ago

    Always pleasant, always good. Probably best Pho in town. At the very least, most consistently good pho in town.

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    7 months ago

    Clean place. Great service. Wonderful aromas. Tastey pho. Talented chef. I was happy with my red curry, just spicy enough.

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    8 months ago

    This was an awesome experience. I enjoyed every bite. Next time I will take pictures. My new pho place

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    This could possibly be the best Pho broth in the city. Portions were generous and prices were fair. I honestly can't wait to go back.

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    Always hot, fresh, and tasty! Definitely my favorite chicken fried rice and bun thit in the city!

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    No, they are open again.

    Does anyone know if this place delivers? I work nearby but I don't think I'll be able to leave the office ... and I have a SERIOUS Asian food craving going on :)

    Per my waiter they deliver on foot and only a few blocks away from the resturant.

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    Eatz Vietnamese Restaurant

    Eatz Vietnamese Restaurant

    4.4(196 reviews)
    1.6 miClifton, The Avenue
    $$

    I love this place, the pho is very good and a good portion. This is a casual local spot that I…read moredefinitely recommend. My only complaint is the service is a bit slow. Pho - we get the classic beef pho and it hits the spot. Very refreshing and filling. Ca Kho To (Catfish entree) - this is delicious and I highly recommend. It's a sweet entree. Fish Sauce Fried Chicken Wings - delicious, anyone would like these.

    Omg - the food here is AMAZING! I would totally be back…read more I ordered delivery last night and ordered the shrimp and pork spring rolls and the bahn mi. I noticed my bag was VERY heavy, and upon opening discovered a note! They were out of bread, so no bahn mi. They replaced my sandwich with pho instead. It was a hot day, I've had pho often and am kinda picky, so I intentionally picked the sandwich as a colder meal. So I was kinda disappointed to have a boiling hot soup for dinner. This sentiment went away as soon as I tasted their pho. Oh. My. Gosh. This might be the best pho I have ever had. I travel often - Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, NYC, Denver, Philly, Boston, LA - you name it I'm out often and have tried some very well rated pho shops around the country. This pho is seriously incredible. I'm not sure what they do with their broth but it is perfect for me. I am sad to leave Louisville as I think I have found my all time favorite bowl of pho. The broth was rich and strong and the noodles were packed separately. Also separate was their bean sprouts, mint leaves, lime, jalapeño slices and raw slices of tender beef. The raw meat in delivery was a smart choice. Many places will send it pre cooked and when it arrives it is tough. The soup was boiling hot and cooked the beef once mixed. The pho was incredibly fresh and I loved it. 10/10! The shrimp and pork spring rolls were similarly delicious. I also got a limeade on the side and it was very good. You can't miss with the food here. Totally fabulous spot. All the bad reviews seem to be for the service, so if you can prep for that or just get takeout/deliver you will not be sorry!

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    A Chau Restaurant - $7 for a mini banh mi!!! I have normal hand, and this sandwich is so small...

    A Chau Restaurant

    4.4(136 reviews)
    5.2 miSouthside
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    My quest for good vegetarian pho continues and I ended up at this place by chance and ordered a…read morevegetarian pho to-go. First impressions: very clean facility, very warm and welcoming owner (Trieck was his name) and his adorable daughter doing homework by the cash register. He very kindly explained how he understands that vegetarian pho does not have meat And that he has the Buddhist version of the pho that his mom eats. I ordered to go because I wanted to run next door to their grocery section. I love me a good Vietnamese grocery store and products from all over the world. Pho is typically eaten at the establishment to make sure that the fix-ins and the method of consumption is 10 on 10 aka it does not hold very well when transported. I was happy to find that they had done such a great job packaging all the fixings and the soup. Very generous portions. I proceeded with the taste test. I have learned from my Vietnamese friends that you never add condiments to your soup right off the bat. You must savor the soup the way it is the first couple times to truly get all the flavors in before you start adding stuff . This was excellently seasoned broth base. The base was just perfect to me. After creating the whole experience at home, I can say I truly did enjoy eating pho from here. Good vegetarian phos are hard to come by and I will definitely return to try their other delicacies. If I had a couple words of wisdom, I think the soup could use a few more pieces of vegetables and tofu. But overall, I throughly enjoyed my meal and will return.

    Food was ok and the portions were too small for the cost. Ambiance is dated. Just disappointedread more

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    A Chau Restaurant - 19. Bun Thap Cam (Mixed Vermicelli Noodle Bowl) 6. Crab Rangoon (4), 4. Goi Du Du Papaya Salad and lemonade..highly recommend

    19. Bun Thap Cam (Mixed Vermicelli Noodle Bowl) 6. Crab Rangoon (4), 4. Goi Du Du Papaya Salad and lemonade..highly recommend

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    Dalat's Cafe - Amazing!

    Dalat's Cafe

    4.4(112 reviews)
    6.0 miSouthside
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    I can't believe we have never been here before, it's so close! I was feeling a bit under the…read moreweather and wanted some good hot soup. Took my daughter to lunch at Dalat's. It was busy at lunchtime on a Friday. The cafe is so cute! Charmingly decorated. We ordered at the counter, took a table number and found our seats. One note about that: being a large person, the seats made me a little nervous. Next time i would opt for booth seating which looked a bit more substantial. Our entrees were brought out before our appetizers, but they looked so good I didn't even care. Couldn't wait to dig in. I had Pho Ga chicken noodle soup. It was served nice and hot with a bowl of raw herbs and add ins. Sprouts, fresh jalapeño slices, a lemon wedge etc. it was so delicious with complex flavors. I finished every drop. Appetizer was pork on a stick. Tender inside, crisp and sweet outside. Two skewers was plenty for us. My daughter had the lemon grass chicken with a fried egg. It looked great, she said it was very good. Our food was appealingly presented, and service was good. We each drank water and our bill was over $36. Not cheap for lunch but not outrageous and quality and portion sizes justified the cost. We will definitely return to try more menu items.

    Gosh, this is truly a hidden gem! A cozy, clean and inviting ambiance, paired with friendly staff,…read moreamazing selection of drinks and top notch quality and tasty food!! I am craving to go back to this place. I tried the Honoi style pork bowl which was super delicious, perfectly balanced and enjoyable textures. The sesame balls were the cherry on the top! Match and Vietnamese coffee is customizable with sugar levels and was so fresh and made with intention. A truly nourishing experience. Cannot wait to ho back!

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    Dalat's Cafe - Cutest dine-in seating area, will be back to experience this.

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    Cutest dine-in seating area, will be back to experience this.

    Cafe Thuy Van - #9

    Cafe Thuy Van

    4.0(104 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    We came during lunch when we were in this area. The server did let us know right away that they…read moreonly take cash. It is a hole in the wall, but the food was pretty good. I tried their pork chop rice plate (com dac biet). It was very yummy. I really don't have any complaints about it. I also ordered a side of soup with mine, which was an additional $2. Their soup had a very nice flavor so I know I would've liked their pho had I had gotten it. The rice plate came with an egg, which was cooked perfectly. It was a nice crisp on the bottom and slightly runny on the top. The egg meatloaf was also pretty good. In all, I didn't have a bad experience. I would probably come back here again if I were in the area.

    I recently visit this Vietnamese restaurant for the first time in KY. I had the Cơm Tấm đặc biệt,…read morespecial broken rice dish. The fish sauce was good. The grilled pork was good, but it needd a bit more seasonings (fish sauce, lemongrass). This dish needs to have lettuce and tomatoes as well. This was decent, but the price was a few dollars too high. I ordered the Bún bò Huế to go. This was decent as well. However, the both needs more seansonings (lemongrass, fish sauce, salt, sugar, hot pepper, shrimp paste). The broth was a bit bland to me. It's missing the pork hock. The beef, and the Chả lụa in the soup were perfect. Bún bò Huế is supposed to be spicy, and this one is not spicy at all. The price was a few dollars too high a well.

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    Cafe Thuy Van - One of 2 dining rooms.

    One of 2 dining rooms.

    Cafe Thuy Van - The classic set up for a noodle house.

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    The classic set up for a noodle house.

    Time 4 Thai - Money Bags

    Time 4 Thai

    4.3(383 reviews)
    1.6 miClifton, The Avenue
    $$

    I'm really impressed with Time 4 Thai after 2 visits and it's our go-to Thai now!…read more For apps, we've tried the money bags, the long life rolls, and the shrimp fresh spring rolls. I'd rank them in that order. The money bags are 5/5, delicious. The long life rolls are 4/5, very good, and the spring rolls, as someone who LOVES them, would say 2/5. They didn't have a lot of flavor and the sauce was coconutty instead of typical peanut sauce; I wasn't a fan. For entrees, we've tried the panang curry with beef, pineapple curry with chicken, and the crispy garlic with chicken. All 3 are delicious and I'd recommend all. The crispy garlic with chicken is probably my favorite - got a spice 3.5 - pretty spicy but nothing crazy - the sauce is light and savory, yummy veggies. The pineapple curry was different between the two times, and the first time it had an AMAZING wok flavor to it. The second time that flavor was missing, although it was still solid. The panang curry with beef was delicious, savory and slightly nutty, got it pretty spicy which was perfect. Service is always very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is casual, yet feels upscale, and very beautifully decorated in interesting Thai decor. I'm so glad that Louisville has this gem!

    Wonderful customer service and delicious food. The fried rice was especially good. We will…read moredefinitely eat there the next time we're in town.

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    Time 4 Thai - Basil Fried Rice with Chicken

    Basil Fried Rice with Chicken

    Time 4 Thai - Tum Kah Gai (chicken coconut soup) is highly recommended

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    Tum Kah Gai (chicken coconut soup) is highly recommended

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