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    Pho Cyclo Cafe

    4.2 (89 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Soup
    Open 10:00 am - 9:15 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    bun dau mam tom
    Jenny W.

    A hole in the restaurant in South Philly. It is more like a family restaurant run by an old couple. Service is quick and the couple are nice. The bun dau mam tom tastes amazing and is the first place that I found that offers pig tongue. Bun dau mam tom is a sampler platter that is often dipped into a shrimp paste, which might sound scary but tastes amazing. I'm not a big fan of tofu, but the deep-fried tofu was amazing. They also offer other Vietnamese dishes like pho and rice platters but this place is known to have the sampler. The fried rice cakes were also good and had a nice soft and crispy texture to it.

    Julian C.

    These PHÒ devours come all the way from the south Philly elite. @phocyclocafe the staff is always nice. The mother of the business is super helpful and very welcoming. The food is absolutely delicious and it's always fresh. Here are ordered the shrimp.Phò with no noodles with Asada rice and all the spices included lol. It's my absolute favorite. They do not offer outdoor dining nor do I think that they have a bathroom, but it always feels like home. If you ever find yourself wanting some comfort food, please check out @phocyclocafe and of course please tell them that shimmy sent you. #phò #soup #philadelphia #philly #foodie #food #foodporn #foodblogger #foodphotography #water #shrimp #spice #comfort

    24. Chicken Noodle Soup
    Dan D.

    This is a great find. Not elegant or fancy inside but this is that hole in the wall that you've been looking for. Been a few times and I've never been disappointed. The atmosphere inside is very casual but does the job. Dine in and takeout are both consistent and I will be going back as long as I live in Philadelphia. Highly recommend!

    BBQ Pork Combination Platter
    Jada G.

    This is kind of on the higher end of Viet cuisine in terms of price, but doesn't really compensate with portion sizes or flavor. I got beef with broken rice to go, which came out pretty expensive ($12!) when compared to places along Washington Ave. The actual portion size was shocking since it was about 10 strips of meat, a couple scoops of rice, and then the little side salad. To be fair, it was actually really good, but this seriously cannot compete with the other Viet places in the neighborhood where the same thing goes for like $10 and you get so, so much more. This is the only item on the menu I've had (except the matcha latte, which was way too sweet) so perhaps other things on the menu are more worth their value, but I'd be cautious of broken rice dishes unless you have a small stomach.

    Goi Cuô'n (Shrimp Summer Roll)
    Jordan B.

    This is a dope new Vietnamese spot that popped up in South Philly. Came here twice with friends during a recent trip to Philly and was impressed both times. Their Báhn Mìs are absolutely delicious and really hit the spot, especially with a side of steamed white rice. My recommendation is to get the standard meatball báhn mì, because due to my personal tastes I didn't enjoy the, fried egg, pate and vietnamese meatloaf as much. (I called myself trying something unique, but it was still good nonetheless). Their service is pretty fast and friendly, my only suggestion is that they write things down so they don't forget to bring out items for larger parties. Other than that Phô Cylco is pretty bomb.

    Gloria E.

    Sort of a small potion on the banh mi, and there was no jalapeño and very little mayo on the sandwich. They seem to be open for just take out and delivery this summer. Beef was alright and the bread was a good texture.

    Beef PHO
    Qamar Z.

    Amazing delicious broth and what a soup should have. I ordered the 3 meat beef Pho. The service was quick and would definitely recommend for family but not too big of party as the space is limited. It's family owned so it feels that way how you get served

    H2. BBQ Pork Hoagie
    Phylicia H.

    My friends and I did takeout from this place yesterday and all had a great experience. We had to wait 40minutes to pick up our food, but it was worth it. I ordered the lotus root salad with shrimp and pork. Very different, but I liked it a lot. Refreshing and filling. I never had lotus root prepared that way before. My friends ordered the bbq pork and tofu hoagie (bahn mi) and sadly all complained how hard the bread was. I tried some and agreed. Baguettes are supposed to be hard, but the bread yesterday was stale. The hoagie itself kinda lacked flavor and could've used more sauce. Maybe because the bread was so stale it was hard to taste the flavor of the hoagie? Or maybe the filling needed extra flavor? Maybe both? We also ordered the spring rolls, which was a win. Our food came with the complimentary chips. Tasted a bit like shrimp and I loved it so much! Wish they gave more because it was so addicting. My friend who suggested this place said their pho is amazing so maybe skip the hoagie and get the salad or pho

    72. Combination Broken Rice with Pork Chop   And I had the pho combo

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    Never disappointed ordering from here. Pho broth is good and love the thin sliced beef salad.

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    This is the best bun bo hue in Philly. Great food overall. We love this place, even if it's hours away!

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    4.4(718 reviews)
    1.0 miBella Vista, Passyunk Square
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    A no frills place. Cash only. They serve great pho. Johnny on the spot. Sit. Order. Eat and pay…read more But it's consistently really good. Not really a date night. But definitely is a nice comfort food option.

    This is supposedly the best phở in Philadelphia, and the best I've ever had! And it's incredibly…read morecheap compared to Boston. 1.Phở - Tái, Nạm, Gầu, Gân, Sách: The broth was dark, but the flavor was natural and umami; the beef was in big portion and large slices, tender, and the tripe had no gamey taste; the rice noodles were authentic Vietnamese phở, perfectly cooked and very refreshing. The biggest surprise was the tái (eye-round steak), yet still retaining that pleasantly chewy texture of undercooked beef; the gầu (fat brisket) was thick and crisp, fragrant but not greasy--who would have thought I'd find brisket fat here? This showed the restaurant's precise control over the broth temperature and the thickness of the beef. Almost all phở restaurants claim to offer authentic raw beef or various cuts of beef, but very few can truly make customers feel the difference. The restaurant's decor is simple but spacious and clean; the service is average, but very efficient. Efficiency is essential for phở, otherwise the beef would be overcooked in the hot broth. After all, the essence of a restaurant is food, and for such affordable ones, it's gratifying to see them spend most of their costs on the food itself.

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    4.4(77 reviews)
    1.0 miBella Vista, Passyunk Square
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    Pho Today is an enormous restaurant which does authentic Vietnamese very well. I honestly believe…read moretheir broth is better than Pho '75 across the street which seemed rather sweet to me. They have great meats. Their hearty Buns will blow your mind: as noted, the House Special is practically enough for two people. You'll also see many people eating the Prime Rib Pho which is quite different. to me it looks a bit unwieldly (much prefer meats cut into the broth). Their Bún Riêu, Duck Soup (served with a unique ginger sauce and bamboo shoots) and Bún bò Huế all hit the mark. Pho Today gives you two choices for the classic Fish In Pottery Pot, bone-off and bone-on. Many Vietnamese restaurants don't carry this anymore. One thing I should tell y'all is that, when you order your meal, ask for the homemade chilli oil.....they won't give it to you unless you ask: it's made with garlic and is really special. If I were to nitpick I'd suggest upping the ante on the spring rolls which are more of a footnote here. I much prefer the larger spring rolls, cut into 4 sections served with basil, veggies and lettuce for wrapping. But, yea, this place does a really good job and seems to be the go-to for both Vietnamese food and serious eaters.

    They have rainbow ice! Most Vietnamese restaurants don't make these anymore…read more The biggest pho with the mostest: short rib pho. Can split between 2-3 ppl honestly. A lot of seating. Though not a huge fan of their lighting; a bit too bright. Fast customer service and they check back often. Large bathroom in the rear. Clean.

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