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    Pho Hai Van

    4.1 (250 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    2. Pho Tai, Chin
    Nathalia P.

    Yummy, quick service, fresh greens and very tasty . The pork spring rolls are usually great too.

    Com Tam Bi, Cha, Suon Nuong (broken rice plate with grilled pork chop, shredded roasted pork, and egg cake)
    Brian T.

    I came here with extended family to enjoy some Vietnamese food nearby their house. The location here is definitely off the beaten path, and in a Vietnamese strip mall on Scarsdale that neighbors an Asian market, a Vietnamese soup shop, and a donut shop. We came around 5:30pm on a weeknight, and there were a couple of other tables dining in. As we were leaving, there was a multitude of people in the front waiting for their takeout orders. I ordered the Com Tam Bi, Cha, Suon Nuong (broken rice plate with grilled pork chop, shredded roasted pork, and egg cake). It was served with cucumber slices, tomato slices, and pickled vegetables. I also added a fried egg for $1.25, which was worth it. The egg was fried perfectly (op la), with a runny yolk inside which I spread across my rice. Everything was seasoned and flavored well. Surprisingly, my favorite was the egg cake and shredded roasted pork: these were super moist and tasty. Unfortunately the normal star of the show, the pork chop, was quite dry on the inside. While knife tender, meat was really dry in my mouth and I had to balance out each bite with an equivalent bite of vegetables. The service here was quick and friendly. When we asked for a fork, knife, and plate, to cut some of the meat into smaller pieces, they brought out a bowl with a small pair of scissors. Only Asians will understand the pleasure this brought us, having had our parents cut our food with scissors growing up! I'm glad to have found a decent Vietnamese food option in this area. Others at my table ordered the Bun Thit Nuong (vermicelli bowl with grilled pork) and really liked it, so I'll be trying that next time.

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    G N.

    Good flavor, adequate meat portions. Missing spicy/lemongrass aroma. Have tried the chao and pho and they are good

    tofu vermicelli bowl with tofu spring rolls
    Maria W.

    I've lived in the area for darn near a decade and never attempted to visit this place until one Saturday night I was on a date with a really cute guy who recommended it. He wanted to take me to Pho Vi Vi on Beamer, but since they had weird hours of closing early on the weekend and we wanted to stay in the area, he brought me here. Upon entering the restaurant, the temperature was very cold. The restaurant was semi-packed with people eating. I ordered my favorite pairings: tofu vermicelli bowl with tofu spring rolls. He ordered the pho. The food did not take long to come out, but when it did, it was hot. The vermicelli bowl was flavorful and came with all of the fixings. The tofu itself wasn't seasoned, but that was okay since I added some sriracha and some hoisin sauce to spice it up. The spring rolls were delicious and the peanut sauce wasn't too runny, but thick. The staff did not speak much, but they were still polite. My date mentioned that his meal was yummy and that he liked the broth. The restaurant is clean, smells nice, and the ambiance is modern. There's plenty of parking out front.

    Pho tai chin
    Susan B.

    Feeling a bit under the weather..needed some hot soup and tea. Pho Hai Van came to the rescue. Excellent pho tai chin (brisket and eye round steak). What makes the difference is the well-flavored broth. They can serve it with freshly made rice noodles or the regular rice noodles. I had it both way. I think the regular noodles are better. I like my noodles al dente. With the pho and hot green tea, I'm feeling a lot better.

    Rex C.

    I'm glad we stopped in. We wanted a quick bite and they were open late. Food: the food is really good. I got shaken beef and my girl got pho. I think this was my second time trying pho ever and it was real good. The shaken beef is cook to perfection! Really good and full of flavor. The fried rice was good too. The egg was good. Not well done but good. They missed that part. The egg rolls were really good too. The service is fast and good. They paying in the front situation is a lagging. You may find yourself there waiting for a few minutes before anyone acknowledges you. Other than that this is a 5 star Review all day. The food is excellent.

    Jasmine tea
    Charlene P.

    I've been loyal to a sweet Vietnamese place down the road but decided to venture out since they no longer offer tofu in their pho. I had no idea what a difference there could be in pho's. My pho broth was soooooo rich and flavorful. The tofu was cooked perfectly and the herbs were crisply fresh. My son loved his pork dish. Service was quick upon entering and our food arrived promptly but no one came by to check on us which for today was ok because everything was absolutely perfect. I am excited to return to try their totally vegetarian pho (carrots and broccoli) as well as their other tofu dishes!

    Julie P.

    Really authentic and savory pho restaurant. It was packed on a weekday so you know its good. Cute interior with friendly staff and fast service. What more could you ask for! I got the number 4 with tripe added. Super comforting.

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    Excellent service, delicious food and reasonable prices. Best pho in town! Would recommend to friends and family any day!

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    Excellent and friendly service, some of the best pho in the city, fresh vegetables and savory, flavorful broth.

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    The best pho place locally! Always delicious, never disappoints! The rice platter is one the best here.

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    The food is amazing here! Service is always great! My son will not eat anywhere else except here. We'll definitely back!

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    I've been eating here for such a long time. I love this place! Service is great as well

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    amazing i love this place, its a great spot to eat. been going here a long time. perfect

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    This spot is low key with a nice, clean interior and friendly service. I visited here to check out…read moresome noodles and crawfish. When I arrived there was nobody dining in the restaurant, that was a bit worrying, but I figured it was a bit early for the dinner crowd and late for the lunch crowd. Food & Drink - 4.5* First up was the noodles, I enjoyed them, but I wouldn't say the hype I'd heard about from some others was there. They had nice flavor, but there just wasn't anything "special." 3.5* Then it was on to the crawfish, and my oh my. Superb, the flavor is delicious and unique. This more than made up for the noodles dish. The potato and corn was good too. Service - 5* Solid. When I first arrived the owner was quietly reading a newspaper and eating his own lunch. He paused to greet me and advised that I could sit anywhere. He provided water and adequate time to determine what I wanted to order. The food came out quickly and he checked in a few times to make sure everything was ok. As time went by, the crowd of folks showing up increased quite a bit and he still managed to check in on tables consistently. Pricing - 4* This is where it was odd. Always subjective but I found the noodles to be overpriced for not only the size but what I felt was a pretty simple dish. The crawfish on the other hand was priced very competitively and made up for the overpriced noodles. I provided pics of the menu for someone to make their own assessment but in general I thought many of the dishes were pricier than they probably should be. I know inflation is certainly killing many businesses and consumers but even these felt a bit off. Overall - 4.5* This is definitely going to be one of my go tos for crawfish when in the area. The flavor is fantastic, the pricing is good, the size of them were solid. There are a couple of other dishes I may try on the next visit. The restaurant is clean, the owner is very nice, and it's a nice low key space to just enjoy a good meal with friends or family.

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