Ive been coming here for most of my life and pho 501 has never let me down ive always gotten my…read morefood exactly how i ordered, all the staff are nice and take good care of me every time, I ordered a medium beef broth pho with oxtail extra flank steak, extra tendon, extra noodles and meatballs and I've ordered it this way for as long as i can remember

I came here on a Saturday afternoon around 12:30 pm and unfortunately they were already sold out on…read moreox tail and some other dishes. I ended up getting a combo pho ($16) and viet iced coffee and they came out in about 10 mins. The overall pho was on the savory side , and it was a very clean looking broth. Broth would rank just slightly above average for me. Meat was decent. This seemed like a family establishment which was neat. Overall I was satisfied with this meal. Food(50%): 6.4 Staff/service(25%): 7.0 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 6.7/10

On our drive back home from Boston, we were looking for dinner and stopped at Pho House on a…read morerecommendation. I'm sure glad we did! We happened to catch them right before they closed for vacation. The woman who took care of us was friendly and welcoming. As soon as I saw homemade dumplings and bao buns hit the table, I knew this place was more than meets the eye. Fantastic pho, flavorful beef and stir fries, and the coziness that only a truly homemade meal can bring. I wish I lived closer so I could visit more often, but we'll definitely be returning when we're in the area!

I'm back to my favorite Vietnamese restaurant. They've moved from East Hartford to Andover. It's…read moreonly about 15 minutes from work. They've lost a lot of space and the menu is much smaller, but the place is new, clean and in a beautiful rural area. The last time I was here was back in July! For my drink, I'm having a Taro Boba Tea with warm tapioca. This straw is huge. This is very good! One tip is pull the straw up and drink the top layer of liquid. This will keep the drink tasting much cooler. For my appetizer, I'm having the Goi Cuon or fresh spring rolls. These are made with lettuce, basil, rice noodles and your choice of pork, shrimp, chicken or tofu. It's chicken for me. These are healthy! I would recommend having the peanut sauce for flavor and Sriracha sauce for a little kick. You will love the peanut sauce! These are delicious! For my soup, I'm having the Chicken with Broccoli Stir Fry. This comes with lettuce, cucumber, tomato, pickled carrots and a side of white rice. I do like to add the Sriracha sauce and the hot chili oil for some more heat (a couple jalapeño slices doesn't cut it). I can hear them (the wok) making my food and I can smell the nice aroma on the air! The food here is served real quick (not even 5 minutes). This is piping hot! What a huge serving! This is so good!!! For $14?! You just can't go wrong! It's nice and spicy now (the way I like it)! Not a drop left! It's still steaming as I finish it! One of the two original owners from the East Hartford location still owns the place. They also now have the highly-sought-after peanut butter brittle wiry sesame seeds. This stuff is good! I'm buying some (all if it - too bad suckers!) as gifts for friends in Maine I'm meeting this weekend. My sister also is trying the Mien Xao which is a chicken stir fry with cellophane noodles (gluten free). What a great meal here! It's healthy, quick and tasty!

I will absolutely make the 1hr+ drive to come to this hole in the wall magic place PHO sure!!!!!…read more I had never been to Hartford and we only stumbled upon this gem through Yelp. We had just a quick moment to get a bite in before our concert at People's Bank Arena and this place was the perfect spot. From sizzling pho broths with crazy noodle pulls to banh mi (which is what clearly they're known for), they have every bit of Vietnamese comfort food and drinks. Because we were a bit short on time (should've totally ordered online) we only ordered a tofu vegan pho. Normally they say it takes just a few minutes but with the slammed kitchen and orders coming through in person and online that took a bit longer than expected. We normally wouldn't have cared we just didn't want to miss the concert opening. It was a rainy night and a little bit cold so it was the perfect comfort food before we went and screamed off our heads haha. Our bowl was absolutely perfect. The super hot broth, perfectly cooked noodles, toppings, I even got Thai chili on there to make it even hotter. We were sweating, slurping and sipping. SO worth it. I think it's safe to say this is the BEST pho broth and combo I've ever had. I absolutely love this place and will be dreaming of this comfort food until I can get some again. Also, almost forgot to mention this is a very small space with some long shaded community tables available, meant to be shared. You will be tight and close with others and I think this is what makes it even better as part of the experience. Also every order is done on their screens so you pay and go and then the food comes out as it's ready. There's not really a server or anything more like order and go or sit and enjoy. Super casual. Absolutely love this place!

Banh Meee has quite a history beginning as a food truck in 2017. Opening a brick and mortar…read morelocation on Capitol Avenue in 2018, followed by a second location on Ann Uccello in 2020. Even though they've since closed their first location, they still serve one of the best meals I could ever want. They had expanded into 257 Asylum Street, still connected to their business in Ann Uccello where they have always operated the kitchen. You might be able to see the chef in action through the glass window. I've been told that this expanded section used to be a salon. The cool light fixtures used to be above where the pedicure station was and also another reason there is a sink on the main floor. This is not quite a wait-on-you type of restaurant. You place an order through the kiosks on the wall and service staff will provide it to you when it's ready. It would be the same thing if you'd like any additions, in exception to condiments which are on the table. There is a water dispenser available for self service and a sink is nearby to wash your hands, as well as where you can place your dishes when finished similar to cafes. My go-to is always their Dry Noodle. The Daikon Bowl is probably my second favorite. I usually look out for their specials. It's too bad they do not offer the same item too often. It's simply too good! They also serve delicious refreshments that I forget to take photos of! Till next time!

Easily one of the better bowls of pho I've had on the east coast. I had the short rib pho and it…read morecame with 3 large ribs that had plenty of meat. The broth is so clean and light -- you can tell its depth of flavor is from the beef/bones and aromatics, not heavy fats and salts. The pork egg roll was also tasty and came out freshly fried. Service is extremely fast and friendly, we were in and out in 25 minutes. The space is clean and welcoming with nice natural light (it's a house) and plenty of seating. We had no problem finding parking in the back. I left feeling comfortably full and satisfied. We will definitely be back when we pass through the area again.

Pho and Grill is a Vietnamese restaurant in the Cromwell and Glastonbury area that brings a great…read morevibe and food to the region. I walked into a space where the owners were warm and engaged in a way that came through consistently, and the restaurant had the feel of a place run with real investment in what comes out of the kitchen. The pho is the centerpiece and it earns that position. I tried the broth, which was light and clean, built with depth rather than heaviness, and the beef was tender throughout. The short rib and oxtail versions are the ones to order when available, and the brisket is the reliable fallback when they are not. The rare steak and tendon option is worth trying for anyone who wants to go further into the menu. I also ordered the pork vermicelli bowl, another strong choice, with well seasoned pork and fresh vegetables that held up against the noodle base. It came with a spring roll component that added to the overall value of the dish. The banh mi was flavorful and well assembled, and the fresh rolls were worth ordering alongside whatever else I got. Vietnamese iced coffee and Thai tea were both solid and complemented the food well. Service was friendly, and the owners were visibly present and genuinely hospitable. The restaurant accommodates families well, with the kitchen going out of its way on small details like kid friendly utensils and high chairs that make the experience easier for parents. For Vietnamese food in this part of Connecticut, it is the kind of spot worth going out of my way for.

I loveeee this place. Food & service are always 10/10!!! Highly recommend the fresh happy rolls…read morewith marinated grilled beef. Their pho broth is sooo yummy & I love their vermicelli with grilled pork!

While on my road trip back from Pennsylvania I had to stop and get gas and fuel my belly too! This…read moreis a small family run place but with excellent food and service. What a cold and windy day and the air is salty and my windshield and coat shows it! Hungry, tired, and annoyed at the salty weather I walk in to a polite young man at the counter who warmly invites me in and tells me I can sit where I please...which I obliged after asking to use their restroom which was clean. I make my way to my table and the restaurant is picking up with more people checking in while there are others already present on the left side of this restaurant and few others await pickup orders. There seems to be just a small number of staff but they are very efficient and attentive. After I sat down I was expecting to be forgotten but nope! The young man walked over with a glass of water for me and took my order. There were so many great options on the menu so it was a task to decide butI did it! For a drink I choose the original milk tea with Boba pearls. For app I choose the grilled betel leaf with meat stuffed inside of it and for my main course I got the Hue's Spicy Noodle Soup. Everything from start to finish was delicious. I enjoyed my milk tea very much and finished it off after my meal. The Betel Leaf rolls are perfectly seasoned. I like mine dipped in Siracha. I ate it all! My noodle soup, OMG, the broth was amazing! Please taste it first before adding other sauces. It deserves to be acknowledged first. I'd drive 1.5 hrs back here just for this soup again. Its a must try. I highly recommend this restaurant. I can't wait to go back and bring my friends and family with me to try other things on their menu. BTW I enjoyed my meal so much I ordered their cold cut sandwiches to take home and share with my family as a treat upon my return home. I didn't get a chance for a pic for them cause I ate it and forgot lol.

I did take out, so I can not rate the in house service. Food was good, service at the front was…read morevery good.

I usually really enjoy this place. But I got a wonton soup with my lunch special and there was 1…read morewonton with zero filling in it.

Love the owner - she memorizes your order, checks in just enough, is a HUMAN BEING. Love the…read moreambiance. Love the food. Pork samiches are the best. Solid gyoza and (albeit greasy-ish) ramen. Dope pork ribs. Never have ramune :( great veggie / vegan place. Cozy seating, and have to watch for loud people behind you who DONT BELIEVE IN CLIMATE CHANGE AND SHOW ME THE PROOF AND... no one cares ;) Food wins. Owner seals the deal. You're in UConn, so YMMV. Its an effort to not be here on a weekly basis

It's a very small place, only a few tables. There's a little bit in lack of service but I'm…read moreassuming they're used to dealing with college kids all the time. Their menu options are wonderful. The portions are decently sized. And the food was definitely good.

Absolutely fantastic food and five-star service. The flavors in every dish were delicious, fresh,…read moreand beautifully complementary. They really dance on the tongue. The pho was excellent, and the accompanying vegetables and toppings were fresh and flavorful. Obviously I can't describe restaurant ambiance with takeout. I initially had a problem with my DoorDash delivery. The first driver left my food in a random public location, didn't notify me that they had arrived, and sent me a message in a language I couldn't understand. Needless to say, I wasn't about to eat food that had been sitting somewhere in public, so I had to place the order again. What impressed me was how PhoGo Express handled the situation. The restaurant reached out to make sure my replacement order was correct, and a different delivery driver brought the food directly to my hotel room as it should have been delivered in the first place. The restaurant clearly cared about making sure I actually received my dinner and had a good experience. Five-star food, five-star service, and absolutely worth ordering from. This was a fantastic dinner while I'm in Hartford on business. PhoGo Express turned what could have been a frustrating delivery experience into a genuinely great one. Highly recommend!

My partner and I stopped in last week for lunch and the food is 10/10. I had the pork bahn mi lunch…read more(I think it was $12 for sandwich, fries, and a drink) and it was delicious. My partner got the pho with beef, also really yummy. We are both looking forward to cozying up into the small space during the fall/winter to eat pho. The pho quickly came out but the bahn mi and fries took a little longer since everything is made fresh. The fries were so hot, crispy, and well seasoned. 100% worth the wait. We will be back!