So since my initial visit I've dined in once and gotten take out once. The second time I dined in, the Pho wasn't oily and was delicious and flavorful. I also had a rice dish, that had shredded pork, egg patty and pork chop. The rice was coconut rice, not a fan. The egg patty was homestyle cooking--big plus. Pork chop was a solid yum. My friend and I ordered a Vietnamese pancake--this is an appetizer but I'd get it as an entree it was hearty. This time we ordered three Phos to go--don't ever order Pho to go, I learned that years ago and I still did it anyways. Firstly I definitely got shortchanged on the meat, in quantity and they didn't put in what they were supposed to. Second the broth was oily, too oily. Just coming off from being sick, I couldn't eat the Pho despite being hungry. Overall this place is too inconsistent. I can't risk my poor man's dollars. read more

I would definitely recommend this place, and I've been back twice in one week. Since moving back to Buffalo, I've been trying to find a place that sells authentic pho that is also vegetarian (most places only serve pho with beef broth) and initially I thought Pho Dollar was more of the same. However, when I lamented to the waitress about the beef broth, she told me that they've recently changed their vegetarian pho to vegetable broth even though the current printed menu says otherwise. I was actually SO excited. Beyond the food itself (which is fresh and delicious), the wait staff is amazing, especially the one waitress (whose name I've forgotten, sorry!!). She was amazing though and walked us through the menu, made sure our orders were correct, and that the kitchen was quick in making our order to go. tl;dr they have vegetarian pho, and it's delicious! highly recommend read more

The broth was very good but the meat was beyond disgusting. I had to take every piece out to be able to eat it. I got two orders. One with just rare beef and it was brown.... not red like rare should be. The other was the ultimate meats one and it was so full of fat and again the meat was brown. I hated myself for trying it. Needless to say I immediately took it out. Luckily the broth was good enough. read more

Phở Dollar - The beef full of fat. - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Aw man, I am so glad I finally got the chance to try this place out as I've heard so much about this place! This place is my favorite pho restaurant in Buffalo, hands down! From the outside, the restaurant does not look too different from any other Vietnamese restaurant in Buffalo, however, do not be fooled. The inside is equipped with a trendy bar and the upstairs is what looks like a newly renovated dining area. The place is a family-owned and run restaurant, which makes the experience that much more authentic. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. My water glass was never left empty for too long. I got the extra large pho special bowl, which has a little of everything. Oh, man, if you come with an appetite, I would strongly suggest this dish. It hit the spot and it is large as it is tasty. Very, very good place. Definitely try it if you have not already. read more

Service is okay. You have to flag them down to get their attention but since I was not in a rush I didn't mind it. Usually takes 30 mins for food to come out. Price was okay for entree but for bb tea it was a bit over price 4.5 for like a 12 oz and too sugary for me. I love their chili oil though! It's def homemade and super spicy so if you like spiciness def try to put a lil on your meat! read more

Phở Dollar - Number 39 - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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For the pho xe lua. The portion wash very small. I have to buy extra nooble. Time to time they be ok 12+ dollars wtf

I prefer Pho Lantern on Niagara, but Pho Dollar is A-OK. As a vegetarian, I obviously can't compare their versions of beef pho, but vegetarian food-wise, it's not that Pho Dollar is bad, but I do enjoy Pho Lantern's dishes more. Of the items I've tried at Pho Dollar, I've liked the tofu banh mi the most. The amount of veggies is skimpy, and lacking pickled daikon and sliced jalapeño, so it's not the most amazing banh mi I've had, but there aren't too many options for banh mi in Buffalo. There are a lot of veggies in the vegetarian pho, but they're basic (broccoli, carrot, onion, celery, green pepper, zucchini) and don't add much towards taste. And with my takeout order, there weren't any bean sprouts or fresh basil. The veggie broth had decent flavor even if it didn't have star anise, and wasn't overly salty. I appreciate the option of choosing steamed or fried tofu for the pho. The tofu lemongrass dish has a lot of flavor, but also has an enormous amount of giant onion pieces, which I'm not a fan of, so it looked like I'd only eaten half of the dish after eating all the tofu. I'd avoid the bubble tea here, since it tastes powdery and artificial. I can't remember what the husband has gotten in the past, but most recently he had the beef fried rice, which came as a large portion, and pretty generous with the meat and veggies, though the veggies were clearly the mix veggies you can buy in the frozen food aisle at the grocery store. Other than the lack of bean sprouts and basil for my pho, I don't have complaints about getting Pho Dollar's food via Skip the Dishes, compared to dining at the restaurant (I've done both). The layout of the restaurant is a bit strange, since they primarily use the space in the back of the restaurant and up a short flight of steps, and not the front area. read more

ALWAYS fast and courteous service. I do mostly take out since I pick up on the way home from work.Since Covid I have been using grub hub.The food comes in less than an hour and is always hot and fresh. Delicious!! If you have not tried this place..you are missing out! read more

Early reviewers lamented the all meat & seafood menu. Vegetarians & vegans, take heart! There is now a separate veg menu. It is short; only 6 or 8 items, but one of them is vegetarian pho. The other winner is the vegetarian spring rolls. These alone are worth the trip. Oh, and do not be deterred by the cheesy Permastone facade; the interior is bright, handsomely lit, and appealing. I am so happy to have vegetarian pho that I hate to shave points off for the large-screen TVs. These detract from everything else that they did right. read more

I wish I could give this place more stars, but they completely forgot to bring me my pho! I went last night for dinner with my friend. I ordered a Vietnamese pancake and a bowl of pho. She ordered beef and noodles. The Vietnamese pancake was incredible! The batter was the best part of it. My friend's entree came as I was finishing my appetizer. Then I watched her eat, and finish, and then waited. I watched a table clear, a new person come, eat pho, pay, leave, and then new people at that same table order and eat pho. No pho for me. The waitress FINALLY came to my table and asked if I ever got my pho. Silly question...no pho bowl and a plate full of sprouts untouched sitting on my table. She apologized but seriously, if she stopped over at any point sooner to check on us, I could have said it earlier. The pho was delicious. Like really, really good, so I had to give them 3 stars overall. The service would be zero stars because there really was none. I'll go back again in hopes that they can redeem themselves, but I'll be going to all of the other restaurants that serve pho first before I head back here. read more

I was surprised when I realized I hadn't posted a review of this place yet...I've eaten here about 4 times now. Anyway, here goes.... Don't be intimidated or shy about trying Vietnamese food! If you like asian cuisine and are a fan of Thai food, chances are you will probably enjoy this very much. Like some other reviews, don't be turned away by the looks of the place from the outside. It looks like a neon-lit dollar store, but the food is delicious. The décor is tasteful with a nice asian flair, and it's very clean. The wait staff is friendly and don't mind answering questions about the menu. They also have a full service bar on the first floor if you want to have a drink. The prices are reasonable and about what you expect to pay in an asian restaurant. The only negative thing I can say about this place (and it's not really a negative thing) is the size of the menu....it's huge. The menu selections are enormous and somewhat daunting. I've been here 4 or 5 times now and barely put a dent in it. I recommend if you're going for the first time to try the Pho (a Vietnamese soup, typically made from beef stock and spices to which noodles, thinly sliced beef or chicken and garnished with fresh herbs and veggies). They have beef, chicken, veggie and seafood broths available. I would recommend sipping the broth to really savor how delicious and complex it is. Most of the Pho they serve comes with a plate of herbs and veggies to add into your soup (bean sprouts, thai basil, cilantro, hot peppers, greens, lime wedges) and you add these all to the soup to suit your tastes. All the tables also have a nice selection of sauces (hoisin, sriracha, soy, and fish sauce will all be there) but to be honest 'Ive never had to use them because the broth is so flavorful. If you're not a soup person (although you might become one after one of these MAMMOTH bowls of Pho) there are pages of other Vietnamese dishes to choose from. Check this place out the next time you're on the west side. read more

Walked into this place not knowing what to expect despite it's shady location on west ferry. The well lit space is actually fairly large and very clean looking. The tea was served on a lovely metal platter shortly after being seated. Extra points for presentation! I decided to go with the fried spring rolls ($4.95) and the special beef pho. The special beef pho contains flank steak, beef meatballs, tendon, tripe, and I'm unsure if it came with the brisket. Broth was very good on it's own. As delicious as it was, the cartilage in the pho lacked that almost translucent white color with the butter soft texture of pho found in the big cities. I don't really know how they do it...but I have yet to see this in Buffalo. Overall, I thought the pho was among the best in Buffalo - next to Red Pepper. I will definitely return...maybe even for the Karaoke! read more

It took me this long to finally check out Pho Dollar because I don't like soup. So I assumed I would not want to order anything on the menu. How wrong I was!! The menu is huge but not daunting. There is something for everyone. Obviously they are known for their pho, but they have stir fry dishes, vermicelli noodle bowls, rice dishes, noodle dishes (including the tried and true "Pad Thai") and various appetizers. I went with a vermicelli noodle bowl with grilled shrimp, grilled pork and an egg roll. I wanted to try something new. And I'm so glad I did. The flavor was incredible, particularly the grilled pork. WOW. Service was excellent. They seemed to be unexpectedly busy so there was only one waitress doing taking care of 5 tables, bartending, hostessing and answering the phone. She did a great job!! The atmosphere was better than I expected. For some reason I always assumed it would be a dive, maybe because of the area and the appearance of the exterior. But again, I was wrong. It's very inviting. Minus one star because some of the atmosphere was lacking - they need some music! It was a little sterile and way too quiet. Also, they need take-out menus so I can bring one home and order pick up! Can't wait to return. read more

Man, I really wanted to like this place.... but I can't. I took a chance based on the reviews but I make better Pho than this joint. I ordered the Pho Dac Biet with the steak (tai) on the side. The broth wasn't hot enough to cook the steak. The noodles were either old or not cooked properly. It was still a little hard and it SMELLLLED intensely like the packaging. If you douse them enough and rinse in hot water, that smell disappears. BUT it seems like they just added the noodles and put medium heat broth on top. The broth was okay/good until you tasted the aftertaste of the noodles still cooking in the broth. Which is downright disgusting and it's the basics, come on. Service, like most Pho places is 2/5. read more

The food was fantastic, generous portions for the price and flavorful. Four stars was due to slow service, but we stopped in opening week, we'll be back as I assume they'll work the kinks out as they get going. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place because, well, I love Pho. It makes for such a great meal on a cold day. Pho Dollar did not disappoint. I've tried several different versions of Pho here and like the one with the beef slices and brisket the best. (I have to admit that I haven't tried the Pho with 'unusual' parts of the cow floating around.) The best thing I've had here, though, is the bahn mi. It may well be the best I've had in Buffalo, and would definitely recommend trying it. This is a great place for a relaxing weekend meal on a wintry day. read more

One of the few boba that we could find. We are from San Diego and was in need of boba! Cute place, very clean, friendly and attentive staff! The tea, Almond milk tea, was a bit too sweet but otherwise, loved it! Instagram @planefoodies read more

So glad my husband and I made it it for lunch!! It's very unassuming from the outside, and when you walk in, it's really cute inside. We knew exactly what we wanted as soon as we sat down. I got my favorite Thai iced tea, we started with the spring roll with pork and shrimp, that was out of this world good. And we both had the Bahn Mi sandwich. The bread was toasted perfectly, the pork flavored to perfection. The whole sandwich was perfection. Just writing this review is making me wanna go get one! The prices were great too. Can't wait to try more things on their menu. read more

Summary: In my opinion, don't come here if you are vegetarian. I don't slam a restaurant for not being vegetarian. And, honestly, I don't expect authentic Vietnamese food to cater to vegetarians (there's a reason I go to Toronto for Pho - because they do make it with vegetable broth in certain places). But, if you are going to boast a vegetarian menu, at least have things that are vegetarian on it. As other Yelper addressed, there used to be a photocopy menu or something. Now, the menu is quite put together and there's a special section for vegetarians. One advises that there is beef in the dish... so, that's not vegetarian. Seriously, folks, I'm used to people not realizing that fish isn't vegetarian, but beef *certainly* is not vegetarian. And, yes, if you use beef or chicken broth, it's still not vegetarian. As another Yelper already noticed, the vegetarian dishes are basically indistinguishable from each other - they are all stir fry with tofu. I went with the Vietnamese fried rice and tofu because, hey, at least the rice might be special. I received a flavorless batch of oily rice with unseasoned vegetables and tofu. The rice was as if I ordered it at any hole in the wall, greasy restaurant. Plus, I had asked what was in the rice - as I don't eat egg in my rice - and the waitress had no clue. She couldn't describe it nor seemed to be bothered to check. The tofu was fried until flavorless and I got about $1.50 worth of vegetables on a bed of rice I didn't eat. Terrible value and no seasoning, taste, or cooking skills needed. Which brings me to service - it was pretty bad. When we sat down, the waitress immediately came up and asked "You know what you want?" No, I don't - I just sat down. The vibe of the entire restaurant was awkward as well, with people being kind of scolded, a lot of passive aggressive behavior, and people coming in for take out that was taking too long. A side note, my friend ordered his dish to be mostly lettuce and less noodles - instead, he got almost no lettuce and almost all noodles. Needless to say, we left a plate of rice and a bowl of noodles at the end of the meal because neither were what we wanted. Anyway, I won't be coming back unless they advertise a real vegetarian menu. If you are vegetarian or have any dietary restrictions, I don't recommend coming here as you won't be able to get an answer about the food. If you like authentic Vietnamese, this might be the place for you. I don't like giving it such a bad review, but since every aspect of the meal was terrible and I can't even be sure if the rice I did eat was vegetarian, I'm okay with one star. read more

Last Night was My first visit and I have much to learn about this cuisine. Linda was our waitress and She was more than helpful. I had a wonderful broth dish that featured beef and sausage. The spring roll appetizer was more than tasty. My first visit was outstanding and I will be back. Pho Dollar is an outstanding addition to the Buffalo Restaurant Mosaic. read more

This is probably my favorite asian food restaurant, I always go there after work. they have a great variety of food and food is good. pho soup there is authentic and my favorite is the extr large specialty pho. food comes out fast and service is fabulous. their new server introduced me to the world of asian bubble teas and I must say I'm hooked. she made great flavor recommendations for us and we went back again for more asian bubble teas. you won't regret trying it. read more

Don't miss out in the Vietnamese Pancake or the wings. You will not be sorry. The cravings to return for another meal have not gone away. I need to find some time to get back there and try more! read more

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Pho Dollar's banh mi sandwich is on point! I met my boyfriend and his friends here for dinner one night and the second I walked in, I could tell i was in for a treat. The place is quaint and cute. It smelled of sprouts, beef broth and fresh basil. When I arrived, the group had ordered appetizers and left me my share. I had 1/4 of the banh mi sandwich which was amazing. I am used to having these crunchy, salty and tart sandwiches back home, so it was so refreshing to have it in my home away from home. The bread was wonderfully toasted and when I bit into it, it had the amazing crunch as the juices from the sauce and pickled carrots oozed out WITHOUT having the bread cut my face open. If you've had any type of toasted roll, you know what I am referring to. I ordered pho (duh) and my goodness was it good. The broth was on point and the garnishes extremely fresh. My tripe was flavorful, and cooked to the perfect consistency. Compared to the other pho place I used to go to in Buffalo (Pho 99), Pho Dollar's portion sizes are a bit more modest, BUT they definitely do not skimp on the flavor and meat portions. Tucked away in the West Side, Pho Dollar is a gem that only recently opened (about a year ago). I definitely will be returning to try out other things on their menu. Aside from pho, my favorite Vietnamese dish to get is the cold noodles with crunchy spring rolls. I was so torn when I saw it on the menu - must try soon! (Maybe when I'm off paleo). read more

I went to this place yo try their pho and bah mi. They both were very good. Their menu has a wide selection of choices and fair price.

I came here for dinner with a friend and I was pleasantly surprised. It looks like you're sitting in someone's living room and it's quite comfortable. The service is excellent. They are very attentive to your needs and bring you water or tea. It was really nice jasmine tea. They do have a vegetarian menu but you have to ask for it. The spring rolls are really delicious and fresh. They're not deep fried. read more

Phở Dollar - Upper dining room - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

My family is travelling Buffalo to visit the Niagara Falls. We did not expect much when searching for a Vietnamese restaurant in this area. However, this place really surprises us for its authenticity. Their famous dish is Special Grill Meat vermicelli, which is an award-winning dish for their restaurant. The dish is filled with awesome grill meat patties, spring rolls and grill shrimp. The portion is just right enough to fill one's hungry stomach. My dad and mom, who just came all the way from Vietnam, give many compliments for their Special Broken Rice. My boyfriend tried the Beef Stew and said that they have the best broth among those he ever tasted before. I will definitely recommend this to my friends who want to visit Buffalo, New York. read more

They have great cheap Vietnamese cuisine. I get the Banh Mi pork and the phò beef tendon and tripe. They serve complimentary tea, and include a plate of condiments consisting of basil, lime, bean sprouts, jalapeño, and what appears to be dandelion greens on a separate plate. They also have soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and two different kinds of red-pepper oil sauce on every table. Friendly service and inviting atmosphere make this place a real winner. I might go back tomorrow. They DO accept credit cards (as of 3/25/14). read more

So glad to try this place . Food and service are awesome. We ordered delivery and was surprised how fast the service is . Grilled pork is very tasty , tender and juicy. Chicken pho has a savory broth perfect for this rainy weather not greasy like other pho I've tried. They have generous food portion as well . I will definitely order from this restaurant again. Happy and satisfied customer :) read more

Tried pho dollar for the first time recently - was very pleasantly surprised!! Like other reviews stated, the outside doesn't look like much, but the inside is very trendy and very clean. I was impressed! I ordered a beef banh mi.... It was only $4.95 and was delicious for the price. It came out on a toasted bun and was a decent size for the price. It was a little light on the meat though, but again..... For the price, I definitely think this is worth it. The beef was marinated and flavorful. I also ordered the #19 pho, which included all the trimmings (flank, tendon, meatballs, tripe, etc.). Very tasty! There was a generous amount of meat and rice noodles. I could have used a little more broth. This was priced at $9.95 and I honestly couldn't ask for a better deal. I felt extremely satisfied when I was finished! Service was decent, no complaints. I will definitely be back to pho dollar again and again! read more

affordable and consistent. i love the shredded chicken salad and the pork and seafood wonton soup.

Nothing stands out about my visits to this restaurant. The food is fine, but not great. But, to be fair, I've never had the pho - so that may be amazing, since it's the namesake dish. On my most recent visit I got stir fried tofu and veg over noodles. The noodles were dry and the tofu was fried and oily. It wasn't horrible, but I wouldn't order it again. The service is friendly and quick. Food comes out in whatever order it's ready, so be prepared to watch your tablemates eat or have them watch their food get cold as you wait for yours. A few tips: Silverware and chopsticks are hidden in a canister on the table. Tea for the table is free. read more

Had a great bowl of Pho with family yesterday. Fresh ingredients, great service and probably the best Pho in Buffalo !

My husband heard about this place and wanted to give it try since we love Thai. We were not disappointed! We walked in last friday night at 7:45 and were able to sit right down in the upstairs seating area. The waitress came right over smiling and brought us menu's with waters. I ordered the #60 Com Chien Ga' which translates to the fried rice with chicken. My husband ordered the #6 Goi Cuon to start which was like a spring roll with a very tasty peanut butter dipping sauce and then for his main course he had the #20 Pho Tai - Very large bowl of rice noodles, broth, veggies and your choice of meat, he chose the beef. It looked like fresh roast beef from wegmans deli! The Goi Cuon came within a few minutes of ordering and was gone a few minutes later! It was excellent! About 10 minutes later our entrees came. Both were very large portions! The fried rice had great flavor, the only thing that would have made it better would have been to add pineapple to it. Maybe I will ask next time if they can add some in. Bottom line is, we are making plans to go back next week and we are bringing friends!! read more

Phở Dollar - Fried rice with chicken #60 on menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Average, below average Pho. Ordered Pho Dac Biet Authentic? I think not. Broth - I can taste the artificial sweetener which completely overhwhelmed the seemingly nonexistent authentic beef broth flavor Noodles - old and overdone (possibly fridged too long) Meat - rare steak overcooked and tough, no well done to speak about, tripe and meat ball okay Portion - small, can't even call it decent considering it's a ~$10 bowl Service - not included in my star rating, dude was nice but inattentive Considering this is a few of my buddies' go to spot i will give it a second chance and give a review update then. read more

This review solely pertains to their banh mi which is dope. It's nicely priced and all of the elements are well-balanced. The bread was toasted on the outside and soft on inside. The meat was crispy but not burnt. Too often have I been oven chewy pork on my banh mis. I'm only giving out four stars instead of five because I wish there had been more meat. But otherwise, this place is awesome. And as a plus, the waitstaff was friendly and not fake. P.S. Shoutout to the table of people who called the waitstaff over to settle their bet about how pho is pronounced. WILL THEY EVER KNOW??? read more

I am a frequent Pho eater,and this very well may be the best Pho I never had. Flavorful a fresh veggies ,great heathy options so delicious.e

Pho Dollar is amazing! The food always tastes great and authentic! The pricing is out of this world - I usually leave with a full meal left over. Visiting Pho Dollar is always a pleasant expereience - the staff is friendly and helpful. read more

Best pho in town! Location is a bit sketchy but that never stops me from making a quick stop for some pipping hot pho. Also love the veggie roll. Their broth doesn't leave that super salty taste in your mouth which makes you thirsty for the rest of the day. my absolute go to when it comes to pho in buffalo. read more

Was happy to try a new Vietnamese joint in Buffalo. It was a Monday night and Niagara Seafood was closed. I had a sick girlfriend in the car with a craving for Pho. What to do? There's 99 fast food, but no...too far out of the way heading home for work. Then I remembered the article in Buffalo Rising about the new Vietnamese joint on the west side. I get off the 198 on Grant on my way home...its in the opposite direction but close enough (and actually closer to my house in kenmore than Niagara Seafood so alright). Interior was about what I expected. Not dirty per se, but not really exceptionally nice. However everyone knows you don't go to a Vietnamese joint for the decor, and I was getting take out anyway so be it. I was immediately greeted and asked if I was here for takeout....I guess I must just look like the kind of dude that gets takeout. I said yes and was asked to have a seat at the bar where there are your typical classy laminated menus complete with a number system and english descriptions as you'd expect. I ordered the X Large beef pho and the pork banh mi as an impulse (how can you not? for $4.25? USD??). I waited for a few minutes and then a nice middle aged vietnamese man brought me a platter of tea and glass of water. Never got anything like that waiting for takeout anywhere. It was legit green tea with some kind of flower blossom steeped in it. For free...I just paid $4 for a pot of something similar at a higher end restaurant. So that was a big positive. Within about 12 minutes I had my food and was on my way. The Pho: Very good. A lot more beef than I'm accustomed to getting, too. The broth was also really tasty, but not quite as good as Niagara or 99. That said it was very very solid. The Banh Mi: Now THAT is what really shined. Amazing fresh french bread bun. Picklier pickled veggies than i'm used to and amazingly seasoned BBQ pork pieces. Heaven. Best I've had in Buffalo. And $4.25!!!! I'll be back. read more

Kind of tiny and gross. But best bun no hue I've had in Buffalo and NY state and I'm from NYC. Will come back. read more