Pho Lan 315 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64106 As a chef who is very hard to please, I don't hand out praise lightly--and Pho Lan earned it. This is a truly traditional Vietnamese restaurant in the heart of Kansas City. I stopped in for lunch and found exactly what I look for in authentic cuisine. The service was straightforward and no-frills, which didn't bother me in the least; I came for the food, not small talk. The menu and execution spoke for themselves. The dining room was packed, and most of the guests were Vietnamese--a strong indicator that the food stays true to its roots. We ordered generously, and every dish delivered. The handmade egg rolls were crisp and well-seasoned, the batter-dipped sweet potato and shrimp were fried to a perfect golden brown, and the spicy pho had depth, balance, and real character. The pork chop was cooked properly with great flavor, the fried rice was clean and well-executed, and the beef and mushroom hot pot was rich and comforting without being heavy. The restaurant was very clean, extremely busy, and clearly doing something right. If you're searching for authentic Vietnamese food and a genuine culinary experience, Pho Lan is absolutely worth your time. read more

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Heading to the stadium for a Chiefs game and wanted some hot Pho on a cold day. Random location, hole in the wall type of vibe. Service was friendly. I was not disappointed in their Pho! Pho 2- Rice noodle with meatballs. The broth was excellent on its own! I added my own flavors and it was a tasty bowl of Pho! My only complaint is a bit too much onion but other than that, very good! read more

Pho Lan - Meatball Pho, good stuff! - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I had such a great experience here! I went an hour before they closed and still received excellent services. The pho was incredibly flavorful, the broth was rich, aromatic, and clearly made with care. You can tell it's been simmering for hours because every spoonful had so much depth. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the portions were generous. I also loved how fresh all the toppings were, especially the herbs and bean sprouts. The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere felt clean, cozy, and welcoming. Whether you're coming in for a quick meal or to sit and relax, it's a great spot. Definitely one of the best pho places in KC I've tried. I'll be coming back for sure! read more

Pho Lan - Beef and shrimp pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Open early. We got the about 1030 and there were plenty of people here before us for breakfast pho. Soups are amazing, everything fresh. Service was spectacular and fast. Tons of noodles and protein. Egg rolls are crispy and delicious. Fish sauce on the table which I love. A short walk from the street car and the city market, it's worth the walk! read more

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Best place to get PHO on the days that Vietnam Cafe (9th and Campbell) is closed) in Kansas City Metro. Service a tad slow. Not everything super authentic. Friendly. Looked like they may be better at other than beef pho, saw at least half people in there with seafood pho. Totally affordable. Other place had real crab on crab Rangoon, this place seemed just like- bag to fryer only cream cheese in middle, totally from commercial distributor type stuff. read more

Nice little hole in the wall in KC for some good Vietnamese comfort food! Came in on a weekday lunch and were seated immediately tho there was a decent amount of people already inside. Plenty of seating. Decent amount of street parking. We ordered the spring rolls and pho and all were delicious! read more

Pho Lan - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Amazing service! Food was out faster than 10 minutes. The PHO is it DIE for! Our crab rangoons came out fresher than Dr Dre himself :)! Definitely recommend coming here ^_^! read more

Pho Lan - Shrimp and chicken pho :) - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Service was ridiculously fast. I mean within 5 mins I got my order. I ordered the pho dac biet and before I could get pass my 3rd sip of water, my order was out. It was really tasty but the broth was a bit on the sweet side. Was not anticipating that for pho. Also got a Che ba mau after and 100% would go back for it. Everyone was really nice and there was plenty of space to sit. read more

Pho Lan - Pho dac biet. - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Location: Kansas city near River market Ambiance: family oriented. Clean nice place. Nothing fancy Food: Delicious. The broth is very well made. Quail was perfectly cooked. We also got fried rice. It was excellent but just a few pieces of chicken were added. Service: excellent Yelp factor: possibly one of the best places in KC for Pho. read more

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Loved the sweet potato fries and the N2 meatball noodles was very flavorful - great broth. The Banh Mi I wouldn't order again - nothing special there. Overall though, solid place for a quick vietnamese meal. read more

Pho Lan - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Amazing staff! Super clean, super fast!! Food Delicious 100%!! Overall great place to dine in. My son is a picky eater and he really enjoyed & ate very well!! read more

Amazing service and good food. The place has a really good vibe and the food is really good with many options on the menu.

The pho was phoking awesome!! Great fried rice as well!! Great service and lovely spot in Harlem read more

When I saw an article on January 6th from Kansas City Magazine that ranked the top 30 restaurants in KC for 2024, I saw a Vietnamese restaurant I had never heard of but it was walking distance from my KC GOAT, Vietnam Cafe (VC). Pho Lan is in a rundown, nondescript building that we all drive past and never give a second look at, but as someone who lived in San Diego, Toronto and New York, I know some of the best magic happens in those type of places. I ordered a combination pho and with good tip and tax, it came to just under $18. This is on the low side in KC metro, but the thing is that low price does NOT equal low quality. In terms of the meat, broth and vegetables, they rival their cross field compatriots (they are basically separated by an unused lot that looks a bit like a field and are less than 1/3 of a mile from each other) in terms of quality and taste. They were both equal in flavor, which is a tremendous compliment in my mind. Does that mean they are equal when it comes to their Pho? No. While cheaper, they do not have the quantity of meat either. You just get a bit MORE at VC, which I guess evens out their price difference. Also, I found their noodles to be less chewy, like they had been sitting in the soup a bit too long, so they had become a bit mushy. It was the only thing that separated them, but it was noticeable. So is VC still the better restaurant? Not necessarily. The problem I can have with Vietnam Cafe is it's popularity. There have been waits of up to 30 minutes. That also limits parking if you are driving in. There are other times were they crank up the music off the TV's as well. Pho Lan is a more subdued experience. On 12:45 p.m. on a Saturday, it was only half full and there was no music or it was on really low. The only thing that may bother people (not me) is that they had a lot of incense burning. I suggest you all give both family run businesses a chance and make your own decisions. Meanwhile, all us living south of the 435 will keep on waiting for our version of Pho Lan/Vietnam Cafe to open up....one day..... read more

Pho Lan - Combination Pho with all the fixin's! - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The attitude of the manager who was working there on September 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM. It would also be an improvement to not put hair in the food and then get mad at the customer when they point out there's hair in their food. Grow up.! read more

Two years after my initial visit to Pho Lan; I actually had a pho dish this past weekend, and it was perfection. My large bowl of bbq pork slices and wontons floating in the most savory chicken broth with a bed of egg noodles, onions, chives, and a dusting of fried garlic! The most enjoyable and delicious bowl of pho ever. Add a cafe-sua-da and a spring roll and what a perfect way to spend lunch on a brisk December Saturday. Service is always efficient and water glasses never go unfilled, which is a good thing if you like adding on the sriracha and jalapeño's. Be prepared to share a 6 top with strangers at busy times. read more

Pho Lan - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Came here based off of the reviews and because I was craving pho and had to have it! My go to spot was closed so I decided to come here. I had the beef stew pho which is my favorite!!! So much flavor in every bite! However the beef stew pho here was good but it wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked it to be. The beef stew meat was very tender and the broth needed some extra love. After I put my finish and touches on it was just fine. I ordered the spring rolls, besides the rice paper being very chewy they were good. Veggies seemed to be very fresh. The service could've been better, I had to keep asking for things rather then being checked on. The price and portions of the food were GREAT! I must say you definitely get more bank for your buck here! I had leftovers from my pho for dinner and lunch! Glad I gave this place a try but I'll be sticking to my go too. read more

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Great service. Food tastes like it was comforting. The inside was great and the atmosphere was nice. Overall great restaurant. It was good Pho sure. read more

Highly recommended . Authentic pho, rich broth, fresh herbs, friendly staff and cozy vibe. A must-try spot! read more

I ordered egg rolls and pho with sliced beef and was impressed with the generous portion of meat in the noodle soup. I am often left wanting more at other restaurants, but the ratio here was perfect. The seasoning used in the broth wasn't very flavorful, and I ended up adding sriracha to boost the experience. The service was great, I was greeted and checked on several times while dining in. What a cozy, warm experience for a freezing day like this one! read more

Another good place in downtown KC to get pho. Everything was very tasty. The service was quick. Prices is fair and typical around the area.

Service was quick and friendly and the food was amazing! It was the perfect casual and calm ambience we were looking for on New Year's Day. read more

Pho Lan - I don't remember the name but I got the pho with all the kinds of meat in it and a Thai iced tea. - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Good food and excellent service! I highly recommend Bun Bo Hue. It's a little bit spicy, which is perfect! read more

Food was SO delicious. Service was quick and food was very affordable. 2 appetizers and 2 entrees (that we took half of home) was under $40. Best pho I've had in the city so far. read more

My husband and I recently went to Pho Lan, and it's definitely worth considering if you're a fan of Vietnamese cuisine. Here's what I liked and what they could improve: *The highlight? The food - oh man, it was delicious! I got the vermicelli noodles with eggroll, pork, and shrimp, and it was so full of flavor and everything was so fresh!! Everything was cooked to perfection, and as usual with good Vietnamese food, the textures and tastes left me wanting more. If you're into Vietnamese food, you'll love it here. * The server was very attentive and made sure our glasses were full and our dining experience was pleasant. *One thing to improve - the atmosphere and decor. It's pretty sparse...but honestly, who cares when the food is so good? It's the food that draws people in, of course...but I think they could spend a bit more time on decorating for the people who care a lot about the ambiance. Overall, Pho Lan is great for fantastic Vietnamese food, if you're okay with a bit of a lack of ambiance - for us, it's the food alone that will keep us coming back. So give Pho Lan a try - you're going to love it! read more

Pho Lan - a woman standing at a counter in a restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This place doesn't look like much and is easy to miss, but Pho Lan is easily one of the best pho / all-around Vietnamese spots in KC. It can hold up against Vietnam Cafe, which is just a few blocks away but is definitely better known. I'm still deciding which place has the better pho, but I'm tempted to say it's Pho Lan. At Pho Lan, the ratio of noodles to meat to soup is solid, the soup base is richer to the point where it can stand on its own, and the pho is cheaper (by at least a dollar per bowl) than at Vietnam Cafe. The quality of the meat and vegetables is comparable at both places (that is to say, it's hit or miss. Super fresh or leaves you wanting). Pho Lan also has a strong array of non-pho items. They have an off-menu banh mi made with fresh bread, homemade butter, and pork pate that was recently written about in KC Mag I've been dying to try, and their bun (mixed noodle) and broken rice offerings are great as well. read more

Pho Lan - Pho Dac Biet (Combo Beef Pho - meatballs, brisket, beef shank, tripe) - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I have been to Pho Lan quite a few times and I have never been disappointed. This trip I tried the Thai Basel Chicken Stir Fried Entree and it was delicious! The flavors paired well with the rice. It was slightly salty for me but nothing overwhelming. The staff is very friendly and helpful, as well! read more

Pho Lan - Thai Basel Chicken Stir Fried Entree (bottom) - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

delicious beef pho, generous portions. crab rangoons were also some of the best i've had in a while! pho lan had a comfortable space with attentive service - i would probably come back to this spot if i lived closer read more

Pho Lan - Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Traveling to cafe ca phe, I discovers pho Lan. I decided to drop in. I got the hu tieu and it reminded me of my moms cooking. Pho lan has this homey nostalgic feel for me. Pho lans menu is really good with dishes I wouldn't typically see at a Vietnamese restaurant. There's chim cut, banh uot, nem nuong, and bun Bo hue. Their menu is really authentic imo. Just a personal observation, but when I see a menu at a Vietnamese restaurant and the food is written out in viet versus English, it's a green flag for me. They included a description in English underneath which is helpful. I can only write this based on my hu tieu, but the broth was flavorful, the ingredients taste fresh, loved the homey atmosphere, and the staff/team was friendly. I like this place, I think it's worth trying for Kansas City viet cuisine. 10 10 would dine in again. read more

Pho Lan - Hi tieu mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I have loved Pho Lan sinnce I was a young boy, my newst challenge is to try everythong on the menu, if anyone wants to come help give me a hollar. This was chicken shrimp pork pho with all the garlic and spring rolls. The spicey soups are great and ask for tge secret chili paste they used to have on tge table but now by request. read more

Pho Lan - Shrimp pork chicken soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This is my 3rd place trying bun bo Hue in KC and this was by far the best. This one really stood out on some real spice and great broth flavor, packed with meat and enough pork blood for a family. This is a really good size portion, as you can see this huge bowl is full to the brim, for about $14. I love how slurpy these noodles are but mostly I'll be left with the thought that I could sip this broth every day. read more

Pho Lan - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I got the beef and carrot pho. It was very flavorful. However, the noodles were a little soggy very and friendly white stuff off street parking was good. read more

This is a hidden gem. I have been looking for a great Pho place in KC for awhile now. I was pleasantly surprised by the great service and delicious food. I order take out and they packaged everything up beautifully so that I could assemble an amazing bowl of Pho at home. The broth is so good, quaitly meat and all of the great accompaniments basil, sprouts, lime! I definitely recommend this as a go to Pho spot! read more

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First time here and it was delicious. Had a big craving for banh uot and this place didn't disappoint. The portion was huge and was very flavorful. They also offer some Vietnamese desserts but not quite as good as some other places I've tried. Service was also quick and friendly. Definitely plan on coming here again. read more

Pho Lan - a bowl of meat and vegetables on a table - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Yummy in my tummy. This place is good from the food to the service. Good size portions for their price too. Che is okay. This place is clean and spacious. Would go back here to try their other options. read more

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Food was overall good. Service was fast! 10/10 would recommend. Nice menu selection with authentic dishes. read more

Pho Lan - Bun Nem, did not come with the nuoc mam sauce, had to ask for separately! - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Unmatched flavors and massive portions at a great price point. This is your one stop shop for pho in downtown KC. Delectable read more

Amazing time today at Pho Lan. I took my staff there for lunch and we loved it, best pho I have had in KC.

Food is great. Service is great. No ambiance, but who cares! Ordered a pho and a lemongrass tofu dish - both were exactly what we were looking for. read more

Very delicious and authentic taste of pho broth. Foods are good. Place's clean. Service's good. read more

Pho Lan - Vietnamese Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri