Best pho in Buffalo. I used to live in Northern Virginia which has tons of excellent pho spots. Don't come here for the atmosphere as it's pretty minimalist. You come here for the pho. I would take my Vietnamese friend here for pho if they were in town, and I am 100% certain they would be happy with the pho. read more

I can't even put into words how much I love this place. I always end up getting twenty things and pretending went grocery shopping. Obviously they have excellent pho but the sandwiches are the real unexpected stars. We end up getting like six of them to keep in the fridge because they keep really well and are around five bucks. I have eaten anything that has noodles there and it was always authentic feeling. The ambiance is tiny and cute. I've only been there to pick up food once but every single time I get food from this place they are so wonderful, smiling, and happy to help. They have great service. read more

The Pho is amazing especially on a cold day in Buffalo. The noodles are packed with flavor and the beef is amazing. I also tried the fried pork dumplings with a sweet and sour sauce paired together they create a harmony of taste . read more

Phở Dollar - Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Terrible experience with Customer Service/weight staff. He was very rude, not attentive and tried to overcharge me. Other than that food was good. The location was a little strange, but I enjoyed the food quality once they got my order right read more

Phở Dollar - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This place has an absolutely ginormous menu of options and typically that would make me take a pause on how good it might actually be. But everything I tried and everything my friends ordered looked and tasted delicious! I got the spring rolls as well as their Chicken Pad Thai, and both of them were quite delicious and well portioned. The peanut sauce that came with the spring rolls tasted fresh and really helped the flavor pop. Definitely looking forward to a return visit just to try many more things on the menu. read more

Phở Dollar - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I've heard great things about Pho Dollar and we have been meaning to try it. We came on a chilly Friday evening after work and it was everything we were hoping for. I have to say this is the most authentic pho that I've had in the area. The broth was delicious and flavorful and all the ingredients were fresh and tasty. There were more pho combos than I've ever seen and it was cool to see so many variations. As like most authentic Asian restaurants the decor was very basic, the service was good and fast, the food was amazing and came in huge portions. We each had a bowl of pho and had enough for another lunch the next day. We also enjoyed an order of dumplings and a to go order of bun tin nang and it was about $50. Lots to choose from here as the menu is pretty large. We will be back again soon. read more

Phở Dollar - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This is my go to spot downtown for tasty Pho! It is a hole in the wall, but the food quality here is super authentic. The broth you can tell is super flavorful and has been made to perfection! The service was super causal. Overall recommend for a good pho! read more

Phở Dollar - Seafood Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Ordered Togo and things were packaged really well! I was very pleasantly surprised at how full the bowls were! We ordered Bun Bo Bue, Pho Dac Biet, and Mi Noodle Soup. We had the Bun Bo Hue tonight and it was tasty. However, I wouldn't say it is the flavor I am used to and my family is from Vietnam. But I know different regions can have different methods of cooking. Even though it wasn't the flavor I am used to, it was tasty and would satisfy our cravings when needed :) Excited to try the pho and mi tomorrow and come back for their bun and rice dishes :) Update: Tried the pho dac biet and egg noodle soup tonight and they were both great! Definitely coming back for more noodle soups and excited to try other dishes! Portions are so generous and always glad to have extra soup to have with some rice for lunch the next day :) read more

We walked in tonight, March 25, 2024 and were greeted by a surly tall Vietnamese young woman. It was at least 80° with blowing hot air. There was one table of a few people and that was it. She sat us under the air duct and laughed at me when I asked her to please lower the heat. When we got up to leave - she did not do anything but she sniggered as we left. Do not go there if you want service and a comfortable experience. The food, however will probably remain great. read more

First time here, food so good with Rice with pork chop and pork skin, salted fish fried rice.

Still solid! I like their beef XL pho and their spring rolls. Their banh mi are pretty decent too. Service is fast, it's super affordable.

My kind of place...kind of a flea bag dumpy part of west side Buffalo. Gritty neighborhood exterior, great cuisine inside. The broth is aromatic, the price is right, and the service is great. read more

Exceptional place! Any Viet place that offers Hu Tieu Nam Vang or Bun Bo Xue, already must be a legit place. Most people know vietnamese food for pho, but I argue that Hu tieu and Bun Bo xue are probably superior in their elegant, sweet, clean tastes. This place also had banh mi- already another winner in my mind. We also ordered a rice platter which was also delicious. Hu Tieu is a Thin clear rice noodles with cooked pork, poached shrimp, ground pork, quail eggs, fried garlic, and caramelized shallots, served in chicken and pork broth. The caramelized shallots is what makes this seafood sweet broth taste sublime and this place does it right. I highly recommend this dish for those who love pho but are ready to take their broth loving to the next level. The Bun Bo Xue is also out of this world. A complex but beautiful soup that is pho but a spicy version. Highly recommend this dish for those who love pho but want something spicy The meat platter dish was also outstanding; a perfectly barbecued sweet piece of meat with perfect jasmine rice and the right amount of romaine lettuce; they didn't put iceburg lettuce which to me is just gross. Banh Mi was also very good; I can't believe we ate all these dishes in one sitting. But that shows it was a very enjoyable experience and we hope to come back soon. We came here 2 times in 24 hours because of how good their food was! read more

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All items were delicious! The space is clean and warm. The staff are welcoming. The presentation for the vermicelli wraps was a cute DIY setup. More drink options would be appreciated! Will return for the fresh homemade food. read more

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Quiet, traditional spot with friendly staff. Nice gluten free, vegetarian options. And when you say spicy you get it! read more

Phở Dollar - Com chien chay(86). Goi cuon chay (82), iced coffee. Fried rice tofu and spring rolls! Do it! - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Undeniably the best pho restaurant in all of Buffalo. I can make that statement because I've had them all and the broth here is just unmatched. They are consistently delicious too. When I want pho, it will always be Pho Dollar. My favorite is the number 18 which is the extra large house pho with combination of beef toppings. The service here is on par with the delicious food which makes the experience all the more worthwhile. read more

Pretty good spot for pho! The pho broth is really good and portion size for the price was affordable. The highlight was definitely the bahn mi grilled beef. It was nicely toasted and the only thing that could have made it better would have been more veggies in it. Perfectly cooked beef. The fried dumplings are a pass, nothing special and I wouldn't recommend it if you plan on trying something different. Lots of tables so walk in is fine. I would go back here just for the bahn mi. read more

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i loveeee this place, and on special occasions (when friends are in town) ill take them here and make the drive down from north buffalo. the spring rolls are so yummy, honestly everything is - but my go to is the bun bo hue (spicy beef lemongrass soup) or the hu tieu nam vang. the iced coffee is also super good (i like mine more bitter). i'm also pretty picky with pho broth and this in my opinion has the best in terms of flavor. quick and friendly service always, casual dining spot highly recommend! read more

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The best banh mi in Buffalo, also some of the most authentic Pho as well as delicious bun Bo hue. Seating and food is always pretty quick and have never had a bad experience. read more

Phở Dollar - B 37. Vietnamese Seafood Pork Wonton & Quail Eggs Noodle Soup MI HOANH THANH 33. Beef & Pork in Spicy Beef Broth Rice Noodles BN B HU - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Absolutely delicious! I don't know why I haven't given this place a chance. This quarantine has really made me want to try restaurants that I haven't been to. I'm quite picky when it comes to Vietnamese food as I grew up eating my father's home cooked meals. My fiancé and I ordered the pork banh mi, chicken pho, and com dat biet. The banh mi was really delicious and flavorful. I found the baguette to be too soggy for my taste though. The chicken pho was great and really hit the spot. The broth wasn't the best I've ever had but it was pretty good. My fiancé didn't care for his com but I liked it. The meat was tender, juicy, and flavored perfectly with lemon grass. Give this place a try! You won't regret it. Also A+ for the packaging of our order. There's nothing worst than getting messy takeout. read more

Phở Dollar - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I didn't love Pho Dollar either of the two times we ordered. They were both delivery orders thru UberEats. The first time we ordered a couple banh mi; a pork one and a tofu one. The tofu one was mine and it was pretty flavorless. There are a million ways to impart flavor into or at least onto tofu. My husband said the pork one was ok. We also ordered the goi tom (shredded shrimp salad) and it was delicious and very pretty. The second time we ordered the banh xeo (vietnamese pancake) and a specialty beef pho. Both were completely flavorless, as if no seasoning of any kind had been used. The pancake filling is pork and shrimp, but there was hardly any of either...there was a massive amount of mung bean sprouts though (thumbs down). These pancakes heat up and get nicely recrisped in the oven...that's why I noticed the lack of proteins in the first place; I dismantled it to reheat it. I didn't feel like the amount of filling matched the cost of the item at $11. Everything was cooked nicely and packed well...there was just no flavor. I don't plan on trying Pho Dollar again, but I definitely wouldn't refuse to if I were with folks who wanted to eat there. read more

Good Bhan Chav, Bhan Mi and Noodle Soups. I would expect the other items would be as well. Simple setup but good food.

I love this pho place. I been to a lot and so far I only have two favorite pho place and this is one of them. It's kind of out of the way and far for me but I would try to go whenever I crave for pho. I always start of the order with the Vietnamese ice coffee. It is really strong and a little bitter for some people. It's fresh brew with condensed milk. It's great caffeine for me :) love it! Most days, I order the Bun Bo Hue which is the spicy beef&pork rice noodle soup. I love spicy food so I always order this. The regular pho is also great as well. Amazing flavor and it's a good portion size as well. Staffs are super friendly as well! read more

Phở Dollar - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

A perfect hole in the wall away from people. The phó was fantastic, especially when I had the flu HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Brought my friend here today because she had never tried pho. Service is always good and the basil is always fresh and crisp. Can't stand wilted herbs! We both had the pho tai (rare beef). She loved it! We'll definitely be back soon! read more

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I prefer beef broth than seafood...but anyway I enjoyed my food.....It's hot and delicious ......I feel fresh read more

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The food is amazing and it's well priced for a lot of food. It's really nice and clean on the inside and the employees are all really nice! It deserves much more stars if I'm being completely honest!! read more

Very good and reasonably priced. My son and I both had the combo Pho Dac Biet. He had the large (Xe Lua), I had the regular. The large was huge! The brisket, raw beef, tripe and meat ball slices were all delicious. The soup base was very flavorful. We both were very satisfied, a very good cold weather dinner! read more

Delicious, dependable takeout at a low price point! While I've never dined in at Pho Dollar, I've gotten takeout a number of times, and it has yet to disappoint. They've got a huge menu and everything is so affordable, you definitely get a lot of bang for your buck! Personally, I think their banh mi sandwiches are one of the best value meals in the Buffalo area. For $7.50, you'll get a huge sandwich that'll keep you full for hours. And it's served hot, too, so that sort of price point is a steal! I've also had their Pho Ga (chicken pho), and it's absolutely delicious. The portion size is huge, and they package it all so nicely for takeout. The veggies and aromatics are so fresh, they truly make the meal. Pho Dollar is definitely worth it for a takeout meal -- even if you have to go a little out of the way to get it. They are the definition of comfort food at a fraction of the cost of other local restaurants. read more

Pho Dollar is named after the Clint Westwood movie (the really Hanoing one) - "Pho A Few Dollar More." Much like Clint Westwood, I can't quite decide what to make of this place. In the Banh Mi department, it's somewhere between a 4 and 5. In the Pho and the Service department, it's a 3 or so. The Bubble Tea I found to be barely bearable, especially the tapioca part. 2 stars for that. There's also the interesting tidbit that I received a very abusive message because of my original review (due to my absurd mention of the Vietnamese Mafia... I didn't know they actually existed, but somebody with 0 Yelp friends and 0 Yelp reviews got very, very angry at my jokes. Not sure if they were affiliated with the business, but they called Buffalo a "sh**hole", so I'm hoping not). Then you factor in the lack of Banh Mi sandwiches in Buffalo (and I mean complete... absolute... absence) and it just about scrapes a 4. So I keep going between a 4-star and 5-star for this place because finding a Banh Mi sandwich in Buffalo that is decent is really difficult. But even though this one is decent, it's certainly not amazing. It's very heavy on the bread-and-butter and needs a lot more veggies and freshness. The service is probably the worst element of the place. Half the time I'm in here I get the distinct sense that they wish that I was dead or something. But I get that a lot. Not to mention that I got hate mail about my review or specifically the jokes in my review. Usually when I get hate mail right after posting a review let's just say it's not from a random Yelp user. But that's just speculation. We've hosted Yelp stuff here before and they were nice about it. It's located right in the heart of ethnic food paradise (near the West Side Bazaar) and is a great (and fairly cheap) addition to a wonderful food city. With a few sandwich tweaks and friendlier service, it'd easily earn 5 stars. read more

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Great pho, great broth, great service. Love this place. Perfect bowl of pho every time, broth is rich, noodles are good, and their iced coffee is also pretty good. The dry vermicelli dishes are also good, pork chops are great. A staple place in Buffalo for Vietnamese food read more

This is probably the best Vietnamese food I've had in a long time, and in greater Buffalo area. Granted I did not try the pho, what the restaurant is named after. But what I did or was delicious, fresh and good for you! I had the grilled steak/beef sandwich. It was tasty light and a good option for lunch. I ordered the spring rolls with peanut sauce, also very tasty and light. At five dollars for two rolls not bad but could have had a little bit more shrimp and chicken. The Vietnamese iced coffee drink was refreshing on a hot summer day. I took a mango flavored bubble tea tapioca drink to-go. That was for my daughter. She said it was made well, and delicious. Was surprised to see the place so busy on a Sunday at 2 PM. Service was a bit slow. The waitress was courteous and friendly and willing to discuss options for the bubble tea, which was helpful. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the Westside of Buffalo. Nice little restaurant. read more

Phở Dollar - Here's lunch! - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This place is a cozy little restaurant that serves delicious and full flavored pho. I never had Pho before so my kids took me here and showed me the ropes. I believe we started off with thai milk tea (so yummy) and spring rolls and then ordered our pho. I ordered the 21 on the menu and it was to die for! I added hoisin sauce, lots of mint and sprouts too! It was the perfect blend of spicy and sweet. The wait staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. Our orders came out pretty fast too! We were barely done with our appetizers when our pho came out. And they give gigantic portions too! If you want delicious and fast food, Pho dollar is the place to go! And boy is it filling! read more

Phở Dollar - The first page of the menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Hole in the wall appearance with the most amazing food and service. Casual environment with a true authentic cuisine. Have tried both rice and pho dishes. Last time I visited I got number 36 and it was probably the best pho or soup I've ever eaten. Also got spring rolls which were crisp and fresh with amazing peanut sauce. Make sure you use a lot of Sriracha and oyster sauce! Would definitely recommend. I even went twice in one week! read more

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Food: great food and portions. A favorite for takeout. Service: fast service Ambiance: small place, hole in the wall read more

One of the best places I had pho in Buffalo. Some places I've gone to in the area has watered down broth, but this was not the case for Pho Dollar. The overall interior of the place threw me off at first because there are two stories. The first floor has tables and a little bar area, and the second floor has tables with the kitchen in the back. Ironically, the second floor seemed cleaner and more convenient, so we ended up sitting on the second floor. My husband and I ordered Cha Gio (the fresh egg rolls with pork), Pho Tai Chin (Beef noodle soup with beef slices and brisket), and Bun Bo Hoe (Beef and pork in spicy soup). First, the egg rolls. They give you three small egg rolls that are cut in half. It was $4.95 for these three, which was a bit pricy than expected. It was very delicious and peppery though, so was worth it. The Pho Tai Chin had thick broth and a lot of beef. We were a bit worried after the pictures on Yelp that showed fatty pieces of beef, but the actual Pho we got had a LOT of meaty slices of beef. The noodles are regular pho noodles. The Bun Bo Hoe had spicy broth with beef and pork. Two of the pieces of pork looked like spam so I decided not to eat it (lol). But the beef slices were again, very meaty. The only thing about this dish is that they are not rice noodles but flour noodles (udon noodle-type). The broth was super delicious and flavorful. The only downside I can think of, is that usually there are different sizes of Pho (small, medium, large) on the West coast Pho places, but here, it's just one size. :( read more

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Delicious food. Great service and pleasant surroundings. Many choices on the menu too.

Ever on the hunt for the best tasting pho in Buffalo, I went with my sister and nephew to try Pho Dollar. Street parking only for this place, but there is a store parking lot across the street that I saw patrons using. As you enter the restaurant, my first impression was not a good one. There are vestiges of what seemed to be a once thriving bar and dining area...just looked sad & deserted that day and contains only odd bits of furniture and old decorations. No one is at the door to greet you so you must walk toward the rear right corner of this room and climb a small set of stairs up to the loft dining room that overlooks the abandoned-looking bar. I am disabled but was able to negotiate the small set of stairs that leads up to the dining room. The waitstaff was prompt, attentive and friendly. Our food was served quickly and was very good. They are quite generous with fresh veg and herbs for the pho soup, however no garnish was provided for the fried spring rolls (cha gio). I am accustomed to being served lettuce leaves, fresh mint, and fresh cilantro for wrapping and dipping the egg rolls into Nuoc cham sauce (both in Hawaii and on the West Coast it is always served that way). Not sure if omitting the garnish is a country regional difference or a cost savings measure by the chef? Overall, just based on the quality and taste of their food, Pho Dollar, is one of the top three (flavor-wise, not ambience) Vietnamese restaurants I have tried in Buffalo (been to six places so far). And definitely not a date night romantic place, but good for lunch. read more

Phở Dollar - Pho Tai (Rare beef soup) - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Pho Dollar is a hidden gem on West Ferry Street. After over a year of hearing how wonderful this place is, I finally went for dinner with two of my friends. The food was just as good as they described! I was extremely impressed by the service. Our servers were so friendly and attentive. As soon as I opened the menu, I knew that I was in trouble. There were about 10 pages of entrees and I wanted to try them all. They offer: pho, vermicelli, fried rice, crispy rice noodles and stir fry noodles- with all types of toppings and sauces. They also offer many combination meals and appetizers. We ordered tea and appetizers. The tea was served piping hot, which I always appreciate. For our appetizers, we split an order of fresh spring rolls and deep fried spring rolls. Both were delicious! I especially loved the variety of dipping sauces they served with the rolls. The peanut sauce was divine. I could have eaten it with a spoon! I felt quite overwhelmed when it was time to choose our entrees. Because it was my first time at Pho Dollar, my friends insisted that I try the classic Pho with thin sliced beef and meatballs. Before they brought out my soup, they brought out a dish with herbs, spices, jalapenos and bean sprouts. I liked that they let me choose how much of each spice I wanted in the broth. I ended up using all of it, and it was perfect! The broth was delicious and refreshing. The basil and culantro (closely related to cilantro) were my favorite additions. The thinly sliced beef and noodles in the pho were absolutely phenomenal. I wasn't as impressed by the meatballs, I would probably leave them out next time My two friends ordered a vermicelli dish and the "bird's nest" with crispy noodles, chicken and vegetables. I tried both of their meals. They were both great, but the bird's nest was exceptionally tasty! The crispy noodles mixed with the sauce, chicken and broccoli was a unique and wonderful combination. I will certainly be returning to Pho Dollar to try all of the other amazing options. Everything that I tried was phenomenal, and I was very impressed with the reasonable prices and casual atmosphere. read more

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I came back for a dine in meal and I have to reiterate what I said in my previous review: the noodle soup is delicious! Very flavorful broth, which this time did not suffer from a lack of basil or sweet/hot spices (the first time I got take out here, they forgot to add the sauces and there was only mint leaves and no basil). I haven't tried any of the other hundred items on the menu (which I've heard they are redoing), but this is my favorite place for pho now in all of Buffalo. I even think the broth is better than Pho 99 on Bailey. As the place is still very new, expect some hiccups with service, but don't hesitate to come here for pho. read more