You know I love Pho - so chock full of nutritional vitamins. Love the broth here, for starters: light n' just right. Not salty, but still flavorful. The accompanying vegetables and herbs were good too. Fish sauce was great. A little sriracha and you gotchya' a perfect meal. So happy, took half of mine home, so generous is the serving size. Beef broth pho with beef and meatballs. Nice. And they offer a full bar. Next time, and this will be soon... I'm doing the pork rice dish with egg, and following it with a hot Vietnamese coffee, which I saw being served up to another patron, who said it was good. Oh, do you like Vietnamese pancake? Try this here, see pic. Off the path, and digging it people. read more

Phở Dollar - Vietnamese pancake w/ fish sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Great Pho. I always get chicken Pho and its really satisfying on a cold day. Definitely recommend! read more

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

So I decided to go yesterday to Pho Dollar with my roommate and our other friend since we were all in the mood for Vietnamese food. When we came in, the waiter instantly seated us, and another waiter came in a minute later with glasses of water to start us off. We all decided to get the Number 19, which was pho with sliced meatballs, beef flank, etc. We got our food 10 minutes later. The noodles were well cooked, and the broth had a nice flavor. I liked the fact that the amount of spice and the vegetables we wanted in the soup could be adjusted to my own preferences. While we were eating, the owner came out and asked the customers if the food was satisfactory and such. Overall: Customer service was pretty decent, the food was filling and up to taste, and the atmosphere is preferable for small groups. Also, this restaurant has vegetarian friendly options for those who don't eat meat. I will definitely come again. read more

Tried the pho, the broth was rich and tasty. The amount of meat and noodle ratio was well proportioned I think. We also tried the sandwich and it was ok too. Also tried their egg rolls and those were probably the best I've had. I'm glad I checked on here for reviews on choosing a place to eat pho. Glad we came. Wait staff was kind too. Parking was a little challenging, but it's New York so nothing could be done about that part. :) read more

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

After a long 6 hours drive to Niagra Falls we were looking for a Pho place and found Pho Dollar. The name itself may not jump out at you but we were pleasantly surprised. The place looks small from the outside but is decently roomy inside. Their menu boasted a variety of Vietnamese dishes. The foods were good and the service was just as complimentary. We came as a party of 19 and were serviced fairly quickly. Price wise it was reasonable. We ended our trip by dining there a second time before heading home. If you happen to be in the area or just driving through and looking for a Vietnamese Pho place that offers a variety of Viet dishes, we recommend you give Pho Dollar a try. read more

What's not to like about Pho Dollar? I went during a snowstorm, so my companion and I practically had the place to ourselves. Looks like a storefront, but very cute inside. Not super fancy, but nice for lunch. Our waiter was super cool and didn't judge me when I didn't know how to order. I ordered the beef and broccoli and my friend had a bowl of pho. My beef and broccoli was tasty, albeit a little bit salty. I ate the whole thing and it was nice not to be overwhelmed by a large portion. My companion really enjoyed his bowl. I tried some and it was pretty good. I loved the peanut sauce that was served with it. It was the icing on the cake. I probably won't go back only because it's not super close to me and I generally don't get the hankering for pho. However, if my friend ever stays with me again, I will definitely take him! Thanks, Pho Dollar. read more

Best pho I've ever had. The broth is very flavorful without being too salty. The summer rolls are amazing too. I will definitely be back! read more

Phở Dollar - Summer rolls and pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

So here's the nitty griity... Pho: good flavor but lacking on the meat Bubble tea: skip it; made with flavored power and not freak Thai Tea: skip; too much heavy cream and not enough flab Customer service: mediocre read more

Love this place. One of the better pho places here in Buffalo. Pho and rice dishes are served fresh and hot. Fast service, usually quiet place with polite servers. Good place if you want a quicker, quiet and quality lunch. Love the kind of coffee they serve as well. read more

The beef ball pho was okay bit on the expensive side. Garnish was nice although I would of preferred lime wedge compared to lemon Over all good not great Bin Mi sandwich looks good Next time read more

I didn't want to take a star away because the things I didn't like about Pho Dollar weren't that big of a deal. To start, my girlfriend and I heard about this place from our friends who said good things about it. So we took a drive to try it out. The area isn't too inviting, but it is easy to spot. The sign seems bigger than their entire store front lol. Nothing wrong with that but without knowing the word "Pho", one might think it is a Dollar Store. The layout is interesting, not uncommon but interesting. They have their bar area when you first walk in, and then a staircase to the right leads to the dining area. Very clean, with modern furniture and decorations. Simple, yet still gives that Vietnamese / Asian ambiance. When we walked in, if we hadn't noticed the employee call out from above, we would not have known to sit at the bar or to ascend the staircase. Maybe in the near future they should set up a hostess booth / stand at the entrance. It was around Noon on a Sunday so we expected it to be busy.. but it wasn't. Possibly still trying to build a customer base, heard they were a relatively new restaurant. The young waitress was friendly and began to take our order, without a note pad, and remembered all our items.. impressive. Ca Phe Su Da (Iced Coffee) - We drink a lot of coffee and when we order Vietnamese drip coffee, we're very critical about it. Good job Pho Dollar, yours currently tops other restaurants and cafes. However, the key is to not worry about the water they add at the bottom of the glass of ice. At first we drank the water because we did not want to water down the coffee, but when we poured out the coffee without the water to dilute it a little, it was super super strong in coffee flavor. If that's how you roll, then do without the water. But with it, the coffee was awesome. To each it's own, props to Pho Dollar for giving the customer the option. Goi Cuon (Summer Rolls) - Pretty standard summer roll, refreshing, ingredients tasted fresh, and good size. The peanut sauce differed from other places that seem to water it down. Little darker in color too. Pho Dac Biet (Combination) - My girlfriend ordered this and I tried it. Quality was great. The broth was flavorful, the noodles weren't stiff nor soggy, fair amount of meat (and I mean fair, not lacking, not generous, just fair), and the size of the bowl was very big. Wish there was a smaller size but you definitely get what you pay for, $8 for the large dish. Bun Bo Hue (Spicy Beef Soup) - I actually wanted to order the Bo Kho (Beef Stew), but I accidentally pointed at Bun Bo Hue LOL. Totally my fault, but oh well. Their Bun Bo Hue was pretty good too. The broth was not overly spicy, and the beef chunks were sauteed prior. I could tell because in other Bun Bo Hue dishes I've had, the beef was lighter in color and didn't have sear marks. Good Job taking the extra effort in making this dish stand out from other restaurants. However, when I ordered it, I ordered egg noodle instead of rice noodle. I think it would have been better with rice noodle. The egg noodle gave it a feel that I was eating Japanese Ramen, rather than Vietnamese Bun Bo Hue. Overall, for my mistakes, I still had a very decent meal eating something I didn't originally want. Bahn Mi (BBQ Pork) - We were told from our friends, "Melts in your mouth", and since I am huge on sandwiches (especially Bahn Mi), this was a must. We ordered this to go for later in the day, but of course I wanted to try it while it was hot and fresh, so I took a bite.. and it melted in my mouth. The bun was toasted yet soft, also it did not crumble like other breads do when you bite into it. The vegetables were fresh, crisp, and the amount did not overtake the meat. As for the meat.. my goodness, soft and tender pork, BBQ sauce was slightly tangy and slightly sweet. No need for fish sauce, soy sauce, nor Sriracha. Slightly larger than your average 6 inch Bahn Mi, about 8-10 inches. $4.50 but the quality and size makes up for it's comparison to other $2 Bahn Mi's. By far, top Bahn Mi I've had in the Buffalo Area. Overall, a little pricier compared to other Buffalo Vietnamese cuisine restaurants, but like I said, you get what you pay for in quality and quantity. Offer slightly smaller sizes for slightly cheaper and I think you'll attract more college students who are attracted to Vietnamese Soup Dishes, which is a large number. Going to be coming back to try other dishes, and will definitely be telling our other friends to try this place. read more

Their food is great. There's no question in my mind. I am a big fan. I have only had great experiences dining in. Great service, good prices, etc. But every single time I get take out, they screw up the order. Not like forgetting chopsticks or sauces. More like, making the completely wrong dish. I have spoken to them about it several times. Are they referencing a different menu than the one online or the take out menu? Different numbers would explain the mix-ups. But they said no, the numbers are the same. So what is the problem? I am done ordering take out from here. This has happened at least four times. Probably more than that, honestly. read more

Authentic Vietnamese taste of Pho, really friendly service. I don't usually recommend any restaurants, but this one I will definitely let my friends know about it and will definitely come back! read more

So pleased to have great Vietnamese food close to home. Flavor exceptional. Looking forward to takeout and becoming a regular. Extensive menu to investigate! read more

Phở Dollar - Lemon Grass Shrimp and Pho. Split halfsies with my dining partner. Very good. - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Vermicelli bowl with grilled chicken: delicious! I also really loved the vegetarian spring roll - very fresh and light. We could not resist the flan for dessert. I will come here again and bring my husband with me. read more

Cute spot. I like the upstairs eating area. Very clean! I got the Beef Pho dish and it was excellent. Huge Portions! The Spring Rolls and Peanut Sauce were also so delicious. Must go for Pho! read more

Had a pho beef !! So delicious! The waitress was so friendly and polite, the service was good. Not my first time here, I keep coming for more! It's a must have!!! read more

My first stop in Buffalo after checking into our hotel and we just really wanted some comfort food. We ordered two or somewhat three different dishes and while they're not 'omg disgusting,' they were not good. I had the supposed pho dac biet - special pho. It came out rolling hot but there were only beef in it. The special should've had all the bells and whistles but all I got was tough beef and a small portion of noodles. The broth was also sweet, which it should not be. My party also ordered the extra large which was a very sad size when compared to others I have had on the northern side of the border. I feel that the chef is really skimping out on the portions. The final order to the table was calamari in butter sauce something. The batter was sweet so we did not enjoy it. We also ordered another extra large train special for my dad and the takeout portion we received was pretty laughable as it was very small. Overall, expensive for what the portions are and overly sweet for such a delicate dish such as pho makes this place a no go for me. I simply would not return. read more

Decided to meet a friend on a Friday afternoon after hearing good things! We arrived around 6pm and it wasn't nearly as busy as I had imagined. We were quickly sat at a table upstairs also being occupied by a couple. At first we were uninterested with sharing a table but decided to give it a shot. It actually worked well to create some interesting social situations and I didn't Mind it overall. Service was decent, nothing special. After asking if they served any alcohol I was happy she notified us that they do NOT serve, however they DO allow you to bring in your own wine, beer and alcohol which was interesting. I'm happy I know now. Only minor downside was after my Friend asked for her recommendation (which she happily suggested the beef Pho, also keep in mind neither of us have ever had pho previously) he politely declined only due to his distaste for beef. No worries, he order his interest, however she seemed insulted that he not take her recommendation, bringing it up a couple times. No big deal, we simply Could not figure whether she was just a bad comedian or was truly upset. The Food!! We got the spring rolls which were served with this amazing peanut sauce. They were great! Both of our broths came out with a plate carrying an assortment of sprouts, basil, cilantro etc. We both thoroughly enjoyed our pho! I loved it! Not the biggest fan of cilantro which had a very forward presence in the dish, but it did not bother me. Overall, small mom and pop place that was surprisingly clean, neat and simple. Friendly crowd with your basic service. Great experience for first time Pho and I will most certainly be back. (Just recently ordered the same beef Pho this past weekend in Toronto at a noodle bar- I was not impressed and Pho Dollar has still won me Over!) Incredibly cost friendly for the food and I will certainly recommend this place to others! Try em out! read more

Our place to go to have amazing Pho. And I like the beef sandwich here something you should try.

Let me start off with saying I have never in my life had anything Vietnamese- I haven't realized what I have been missing out on! My roommate convinced me to get #48, the chicken vermicelli bowl. For less than $10 you can get two meals in one. I am no Vietnamese expert but the meal was amazing. I was more than satisfied with the portion of chicken in the dish- you definitely are not left wanting or needing more meat. I did think a bit more veggies could have been incorporated in the dish but it wasn't anything I felt was worth deducting any stars from this review. My roommate knows her Vietnamese and even approved! I will definitely become a regular at Pho Dollar. read more

the pho is delicious, and the dining area is gorgeous and quiet. i've come back three times and plan to come more. read more

Phở Dollar - 21. Thin Rare Beef Slices & Well-Done Brisket Noodle Soup PH TAI CHIN - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I had the tofu and lemongrass with white rice which was spicy and delicious. The restaurant is clean and lively. I really enjoyed my meal and the ambiance. read more

Phở Dollar - Tofu spring rolls with peanut sauce...this is the peanut sauce. - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I stopped here for a Bahn Mi on my way to my hotel at the airport, and was not disappointed. I got mine with the grilled beef. The meat did have a little fat on it, but it was still very good. Juicy meat, and by the time I was done the bottom end of the sandwich was moist with it. Good veggies, good bread. A great quick snack to pick up for 4.75. read more

Phở Dollar - Bahn Mi with grilled beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Forever my favorite place to eat. The best food and fast friendly service. Going here I know that my kids will eat some veggies because they make everything so tasty. read more

Okay, my first experience here I left giving it a 2 star review but I've been back twice since then (always try things 3 times?) and I'm now going to give it 4 stars..... best vermicelli Bowl in buffalo. Not the best pho but definitely a bomb V Bowl. The wait is a little much at this place but worth it I guess. Also a pretty bomb avocado shake!!! read more

Pho is a hidden gem of Buffalo. I lived there for 3 years and discovered it only in the last 6 months before I moved. But in those 6 months I ate there several times. The menu is enormous and you need reading glasses to see it all, but pretty much any dish you order is awesome. I especially loved the rice paper rolls that you made yourself. Delicious and fun to make. Had my bon voyage dinner gathering there so it would be the last place I ate in Buffalo! read more

We ordered through SkipTheDishes and the restaurant did a good job with such a big order. We had 30+ people ordering and they didn't miss a single order (minus fish sauce missing from 2 items). Whenever we placed a big order from other restaurants, they almost always mess up on at least one order. I would definitely order from Pho Dollar again. They were accommodating and labeled all the food clearly so we can sort them out. The food was good. My coworker and I shared the beef fried rice and chicken vermicelli. The grilled chicken was so good. The beef fried rice is as good but nothing special, so I probably won't order that again. Everyone else seems to enjoy their food. Someone got the seafood pancakes, and she said it would taste better if you eat that at the restaurant. Overall, very happy with Pho Dollar. I will probably eat at the restaurant next time so I can try the seafood pancake and pho (which seems to have really good reviews). read more

I have been here twice now, the first time they were great and we got really attentive service the whole time. However, the second time I came here we got terrible service, they were really understaffed for a Friday night. The food was not well prepared, we hated the spring rolls which seemed really low quality. The portion for the lemongrass chicken was was small and also overcooked. However I will say the pho we ordered was good. read more

Ok, food is great and I like the building. Fair pricing and my picky partner enjoys the food also. A win win. Cons: I'm laying on my couch right now from food poisoning from their dollar special vermicelli bowl (#52). Also the one heavier set waitress is terrible! I'm sure she's a nice lady but she just isn't cut out for waiting tables. We were sitting at table that was connected to another table for space saving reasons. The people that we eating on the other table connected to ours had left and the waitress came over and sprayed Lysol on the table literally a foot from mine and my partners dish and wiped the table down with a dirty rag. Needless to say our food tasted like Lysol and we smelled like Lysol. Gross read more

Have stopped here twice in the past month...pho is great..service is great as well..i like pho 99 better but i live in the southtowns so its closer for me. The bahn mi is delicious as well read more

Phở Dollar - Vietnamese Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Super yum! Bhan mi and pho, you gotta go! Friendly, clean, fast, I hope it lasts! My wife and I had take out lunch, good prices and can't wait to go back. read more

The absolute best Vietnamese food in Buffalo. Period end of story. The Pho is excellent. My favorites are the Bun Bo Hue and Pho Dac Biet. The Bahn Mi sandwiches are to die for... none better anywhere. There are so many choices on the menu and each one is delicious. We have never ordered anything which wasn't first class in taste. I love their squid dish. The vermicelli dishes are really good. The Vietnamese egg rolls are a staple every time we go. And I love that they have awesome hot chili oil with seeds on every table. This stuff is smokin hot when you want to kick up beyond Sri Racha. I have eaten in great Vietnamese restaurants all over the country. Pho Dollar stands toe to toe with the best of them. It looks like a dive from the outside but don't be fooled. The food is what you are there for and you will not be disappointed. Heck I live a couple of blocks from Pho 99. I would go all the way across town to eat at Pho Dollar even though Pho 99 has very good food. I am a couple of miles from Pho Saigon, Saigon Bangkok, Red Pepper and Pho Café. Pho Dollar is our Vietnamese restaurant of choice. In fact we are heading over there today. read more

It's a great low key restaurant on the west side. Their pho soup is a little sweet but I loved it! We also got the pork Bah Mi from their appetizer menu and it was really good. The bread was crunch and not too thick, and the pork meat was seasoned very well. Service was also very good. Definitely would go back again. read more

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Absolutely delicious. Fast service and HUGE portions. Many options to choose from and you'll go home extremely full. Definitely a hidden gem of Buffalo. read more

For the price these guys are fantastic. I was craving Pho one day for lunch and a colleague invited me to come here with them and I was pleasantly surprised at how good they were. the Pho didn't come scalding hot, and with lots of ingredients. The broth could be skimmed a little more but that is forgivable. What got me hooked to this place was the Pho however. When I saw Beef Banh Mi on the menu I immediately needed it in my life! And let me tell you! the moment i smelled that sandwich I knew they were legit. First bite brought me back to my childhood when i used to go to some nameless Vietnamese joint back home. Everything about it is wonderful and they have made a regular out of me! read more

Super awkward when I arrived. I sat at the overwhelmingly lit bar and both the gentleman and the woman working stared at me. The bar is on the lower portion and there's a few steps to walk up to the dining area.I swear it was like they were both afraid the steps were made of lava. The gentleman looked confused when I sat at the bar and told him I was waiting for someone. It took 10 minutes for one of them to come down and before they walked away I had to ask if I could have a drink. Perhaps they don't get a lot of patrons who dine at the bar or order drinks, but you would think if someone sits at the bar, it's the international sign for "beer me". When I did get my drink there was half of a cork floating in the glass that she had to go into the basement to get. When my friend arrived she too sat down at the bar. Once again they looked puzzled and told us we could come up to the dining area. We are more the type of people to sit at the bar but decided it wasn't worth it and walked up the three stairs. When the woman brought her beer she left the cap on it for her to open herself. Again, odd. If you get over the fact that this place isn't some place you'd come for a drink on a Friday night then you're good. The food was amazing. Spring rolls were out of sight. The best I have ever had actually. The Pho Thai was even better the next day. Prices were definitely affordable. read more

The service is excellent, and the food is aunthentic and delicious. I love everything about this place. Be sure to get the summer rolls! read more

Though it may be a little ways from school, this is by far the best Vietnamese place I have been to in Buffalo (Sorry Pho 99)! Their Pho Xe Lua is very flavorful and hits the spot with every sip you take of the broth, and the noodles and meat were done perfectly. But to top it all off, they have Bahn Mi. That's right! Every time I go to Pho Dollar, I make sure I get at least one. Though the sandwich may be small, the taste really makes it a bang pho your dollar! read more

FINALLY got a chance to try this place, it was yummy! Went on a Tuesday night with a group of six, no problem getting right in. The interior is nicer and larger than you would expect from the storefront-like exterior. Kind of typical Korean/Vietnamese restaurant decorating scheme complete with multi-colored lights and (apparently) karaoke on certain nights. The restaurant is split level, with a full bar on the lower level and restaurant seating up the stairs...the bar area was totally deserted, kind of odd. The menu is totally overwhelming and out of control. There is just no reason to have over a hundred items on a menu, especially when many of them are just variations of each other. So that kind of irked me, but I suspect that they do this (based on the fact that all the items are numbered) because many of the people that work at the restaurant don't speak English. Regardless, for someone as indecisive as myself, reading a novel while hungry isn't pleasant. I digress. I'm a banh mi addict, so I had to get the pork banh mi...you can't beat it at 4.75! The bread was exceptional, completely on point. The pork, however, was a solid slab of meat that was a little too chewy to take bites out of the sandwich :( And I didn't detect the flavor of the quick-pickled veggies, so IDK. It was a solid banh mi all around, however. I also ordered beef pho (#22, there are about five or six variations of beef pho -.-). I loved how it came with beans sprouts, thai basil, jalepenos and lime wedges on the side to add as desired. This was truly a large serving size and I almost instantly regretted trying to finish it. But it was tasty enough that I did. I also tried some stir fried tofu from my friend's plate, a little greasy but delicious. My friend at the other end of the table wouldn't stop raving about the chicken wings, apparently they're amazing. Also, free tea! Jasmine by request. This place is definitely worth checking out, especially because it's pretty cheap for the portion sizes. Not mind blowing, but delicious. read more