Pho Lang Thang is amazing!!! I'm from Chicago and I was working in Cincinnati and Let me tell you, if you are in Cincinnati this is a MUST go place!!!! there food and service is top notch! I really wish these guys were in the Chicago land area! let me put it this way....If i was rich I would fly to Cincinnati just to come eat here. read more

Pho Lang Thang - Vietnamese Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Very Tasty + Very Friendly + No MSG + great prices = 5 star This place is great. I love hanging out around findlay market because everything there is so fresh, the place is buzzing on weekends, and you can usually find anything you need to cook amazing meals in your kitchen. I had always seen a huge crowd around pho lang thang and I love pho and Vietnamese sandwiches but was always too busy shopping to wait in line. Well my girlfriend and I went in to get a table and I left my cell phone number with them. I asked them if they knew of any good asian markets around and they gave me some suggestions. I went shopping for goodies while technically on the waiting list. Right when I was done shopping they called and had a table for me. I got shopping done and got a table at the same time!! The waiter was a high school/college looking guy who was very friendly and very knowledgeable about everything on the menu - how it was made, what ingredients were in each dish, and he even gave suggestions which turned out great. If you're a big fan of pho you should know that most places have MSG in the base. This place doesn't!!... Usually this takes away from the flavor but in this case it really didn't. It was delicious. I got the chicken (base made with chicken bones) but i'm sure the beef may have been even more delicious (base made with ox bones). It came out a little too hot but I don't mind since I eat the noodles and meat in a side dish while my soup cools to the correct temperature. The appetizer rolls were delicious. and I also got their vietnamese sandwich which contained pork marinated in lemongrass. Very-Very-Very good. An app, large soup (very large), and delicious sandwich all cost around 18 bucks. water was always filled and they were there whenever i needed something but far away enough to not bother me while eating. I left very full, very satisfied, and with little loss of cash.... I also got shopping done while waiting on the call! would come again any time and would very much recommend to friends. not fancy and not a huge menu. but delicious, clean, friendly, cheap food. everything I look for. read more

Pho Lang Thang - Large chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Finally had the Pho! It was a perfect snowy Saturday to meet up with the gals and hit up Findlay for some pho. Convenient location. Large enough to have zero to totally acceptable wait times. And while it was busy at PLT. We had no wait for a tbl of 4 around 1pm. The menu is large and the questions were many. But the nice waitress was willing to provide highlights and details. Finally we all went with a few diff varieties of pho. I was a newbie and went w the server recommended- brisket. My gals were ranging from acquainted to expert pho tasters. And they had: brisket, meatball and steak comb. , brisket & meatball and chicken. And they were all very happy. The value is great considering I went for a small at $8 and even had a bit left over. Really enjoyed them bringing a dish full of extra toppings so you can customize; especially a fan of the fresh herbs! In previous visits I had only had there salad. And now I can't wait to go back again this winter and get some more pho and add some spring rolls will ya! read more

Pho Lang Thang - Brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

As a general rule, I don't trust places with dozens of entree options. I typically prefer places that specialize in a small number of things done really well. I was disappointed when I got a massive book full of menu options, but I ordered my default Thai option (Pad See Ew) and got it spicy. It was very good, I highly recommend this place. I wanted to order pho since the place is named for it, but 78-degree Alaskan weather is too warm for soup. I did get a few good looks at people who ordered pho and it looked like the best thing on the menu. read more

I'm not sure I've ever had a more delicious coffee. Our Pho was delicious as well, and came quickly. Our server was prompt and polite. I can't wait to go back! read more

Pho Lang Thang - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Classic and delicious! My go to place in this area for traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

Carry out window is so well done. You can walk up, place a large order, and expect to wait 20 min at most. Sometimes I wonder how they do it. So delish. So nice. 5/5! read more

In their new much larger location on Race, this Pho is more pricey than anything I get back in Cali, but I have to say it was very good. I tried a bit of the vermicelli dish dad got , which was fine too. I got the rare steak and brisket, the broth was not too salty and the sides were fresh and complete. Service was prompt as we were near the kitchen walk way. Nice to see a good authentic Viet joint in Cincy. read more

We ordered a BÚN CHAY (FRIED TOFU - VEGAN) to share and I got a BÁNH MÌ CHAY and my wife got a BÁNH MÌ GÀ NNG. My wife normally is not a huge fan of Tofu, but she really enjoyed the fried tofu. The sandwich was so good. The only down side was the bread was a little flaky. read more

We really don't like the new location and it has dampened our enthusiasm for going. The food is great, but the new location is soulless.

Tried veg spring rolls , it was good . Didn't like boba tea much , May b m not used to of that taste much but others were loving it

Cool spot for Pho in Findley Market. I wish the Pho had vegetable options beyond onion, herbs, mushrooms and bamboo shoots... for example, I would love to see broccoli, carrots, snow peas, bok choy, etc. The dish sizes are weird. Who needs a large 32oz serving of Pho? I had the small (16oz, I think), which is PLENTY. Granted, I really hate food waste. My friend ordered the medium, which had a laughably ridiculous large amount of noodles. The noodles are spaghetti shaped versus the flat noodle you might expect in Pho. Overall, the flavors are yummy and the soup is cozy. I will return when the Pho craving strikes. read more

Pho Lang Thang - Vietnamese Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Aside from the sniptastic hostess, who almost had me walking away from the restaurant, and the Uber annoying people next to us....this place was PHENOMENAL!!! I would absolutely recommend this to anyone in the cincinnati area! We will definitely be coming back...I can't wait to try the salads! We shared a medium PHO with rare steak, meatballs and biscuit and the vegan spring roll. Coffee is fresh dripped, and one of the most flavorful I've ever had! read more

OK, we made a trip to Cincinnati and wound up eating here twice in 24 hours. That's how much we loved it. The banh mi--OMG! (in a good way). Also delicious was the bun chai. Roomy restaurant, helpful staff. And the neighborhood is great. read more

KACHOW!! What is up my friends. It's me, Lightning McQueen, back with another review. This time, we're exploring the yummy eats of Pho Lang Thang. I frequent this establishment and lemme tell you it is the best Pho place in town!! Located at the ever growing Findlay Market, Pho Lang Thang offers a great overall dining experience equipped with excellent service and delicious Vietnamese cuisine. Every option on the menu at Pho Lang Thang is amazing, but my favorite is the tofu bahn mi with the limeade. Thinking about it makes my engine purr! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who loves eating anything at all. Keep up the good work!!! See ya next time! KACHOW! read more

I came here for a weekday lunch with a friend on a cold winter day. I had been craving pho all day, given the cold weather and all, and was excited to try Pho Lang Thang. I was not disappointed! Food: I split a beef bahn mi with a friend as an appetizer; in hindsight, I wish I hadn't. The grilled beef is sweet and tangy, and left me wanting more of it! For my main entree, I choose the medium pho bowl with steak, brisket, meatballs. I'm a pretty good eater and always bring an appetite, and found the medium to be an ideal size for me. The pho is pretty good, while maybe a bit lacking in flavor. It's not super oily, and comes with generous amount of meat and garnishing. They also have Vietnamese coffee, which I didn't try this time around, along with sodas, beer, etc. Service: Our server was very friendly, as was every person we interacted with. Great, helpful staff. No one rushed us out the door and they were very helpful and quick. Facilities: Pho Lang Thang is in a prime spot in Findley Market. I came for lunch during a weekday in winter, so Findley Market wasn't very busy, but Pho Lang Thang was disproportionately busy. We didn't have to wait to be seated. Simple tables and chairs, along with a simple decor. The restaurant is in a corner spot, so lots of natural light from the windows make this a great place to sit and people watch. read more

Favorite Pho spot in Cincinnati. It's very fresh and consistent. Obviously moms Pho is the best, but they do a great job and offer me the ability to grab it anytime. read more

Totally bummed to write a bad review of this place. It's been one of our family's go to comfort food restaurants since it opened. I've now tried it twice since they relocated from Findlay market and I've been disappointed both times. Last night the bánh mì was dry and the pho broth was way too salty. I like the new space and the service was good but it's hard to overcome subpar food. read more

By far the best Pho in the state. I've been craving some, and Pho Kimmy gave me food poisoning the last time I had it, so I've been waiting for Pho Lang Thang to deliver to my area and boy was it just as amazing as it was when I went a few years ago when they were in FM. Most restaurants seem to blunder when they move to a bigger location, but the people at Pho Lang Thang continue to dish out excellent food and service. You have a live-long customer! Delicious food. From the Bánh mì down to the pho. Would highly recommend this restaurant especially during Covid since it's local, and needs our support to stay open, because it's def worth the cost and wait. Add some Boba milk tea to the menu and I can see even more customers! read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. It's our go-to comfort food on a cold day or if it's warm a banh mi or salad. My daughter is a huge rare beef and brisket Pho lover, I love the beef "stew" version. Check out the new space, it's airy and intimate all at once. read more

Spring rolls were some of the best I've ever had but I found the pho really greasy. So much so that a drop on my jeans left a grease stain. Might have just been my bowl but I didn't enjoy it as much because of the oil. It was packed so obviously they are doing something right. I'd try again read more

Not a bad place to eat when shopping at Findlay Market, but Pho broth was definetely subpar especially for the price that you pay. (At least in comparison to having a damn good $6.50 bowl of Pho at Little Saigon in Westminster, CA) The broth definitely didn't have that depth of flavor which means some of the seasonings used to make Pho broth are missing, or the broth wasn't boiled long enough. The banh mi's are good though. Definitely three stars for both quality and price that you pay for this place compared to other areas with a more prominent Vietnamese population. (And this is when I will start getting messages saying "But this is Cincinnati, stop having high expectations!") But at least I would come back just for the convenience of being at Findlay Market since I shop their quite frequently, and it still wasn't the worst Pho I've had. And as I said, at least the banh mi's are pretty good. read more

I'm not the type to leave reviews, but I'm tired of asking for extra brisket and not receiving it. Probably the third time this has happened. read more

Pho Lang Thang - "Extra Brisket" - Vietnamese Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Been going here since they opened and I finally made a yelp account. I miss the 5.50 small veg bowls but I understand that was practically a lifetime ago. These guys are killing the pho game! I take all of my out of town friends here and am pretty sure their pho is the cure for at least 50.35% of all ailments physical, mental and spiritual read more

This place is very dirty and rundown. The bathrooms were like from a horror movie. The food was ok. It wasn't the best Pho we've had, but not the worst. The food at least was very quick to come out. Portions were large. Prices were ok. Server was friendly, but atmosphere was uninviting. read more

Food - 8/10 Service - 7/10 Atmosphere - 5/10 Instaworthy - 6/10 Over all the food had great flavor and great portions, we had to wait about 25mins for a table which seems pretty standard for this place. I got the Noodle Salad with Tofu which was delicious! The fried tofu was perfectly flavored and cooked. However, the food took really long to come, the hostess often forgot about our table and had the be called. We also asked for Taro tea and got the wrong one, when asked - the hostess said that it's the right flavor? Even though we confirmed the flavor with her before getting it. Also, we all had to eat in a rush because the vent/exhaust system is terrible and we had tears in our eyes from the fire/heat so beware! read more

Pho Lang Thang - Noodle salad (vegan) - Vietnamese Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I have been coming to Findlay Market and Pho Lang Thang for years..... best ice coffee ever, get it, you will thank me later! I have tried numerous items on the menu and everything I've ever had has been delicious. The vegan rolls (GI CUN CHAY) to the fried pork spring rolls (CH GIÒ), salads (GI) which you can choose between chicken, shrimp and tofu with bamboo shoots. The rice noodle soup (Pho) with 3 broths to choose from (beef, chicken or vegan) depending on what protein/meat/veggies you are adding. There are two or three different sizes depending on what you order and all soups are garnished with sliced onions, scallions, cilantro. Your side plate comes with bean sprouts, fresh herbs, jalapeños, lime wedge. If you are looking for a sandwich you have to try the BÁNH MÌ there are 8 to choose from. They also have noodle salad bowls (BÚN) and other specials daily so be sure to ask your server if you're in the mood to try something new. read more

The best place to get pho in the city! This is the perfect place to go for lunch while doing your shopping at Findlay market, but prepare for a wait before you go! I usually put my name in and peruse the market because everyone is trying to get a table. Once inside, the staff is super helpful and nice if you need help deciding what to order. I always go with the rare steak pho, and my girlfriend opts for a bahn mi dipped in the soup. Whatever flavor boba they have is always good, my favorites are the blueberry and mango! And their coffee is a must! Try to grab a bag when you leave as well so you can make it at home. read more

I've been coming here since it was open, always get the vermicelli with the extra spring roll and a drip coffee, and it was always bomb! The last few times, it was just alright. The last time I went during my lunch break (read: limited time), and it took about 20 minutes to order (other tables were getting up and leaving before they could order, so that should have been a hint to us), another 20-30 minutes to receive the food. When the food came, the chicken was burnt, and at that point it was either return to work hungry or suffer through it; I chose the latter, as I strongly believe it is flat out stupid one goes hungry in a first world country. Chipping through the charred bird, I managed to salvage some of it, which was super dry. Completely killed all the flavor. I understand it was the Monday before 4 July, but they weren't that busy. The service just seemed a little...high. No more lunch breaks will be spent here! And there are now too many other places to try around town during the weekends. Sorry PLT brothers! Quan Hapa is still my jam, though. read more

The ultimate Pho place. Love the salad rolls as well. Been going there for years. The new brick and mortar is awesome.

A long time favorite! Even after the location change and apparent management change (I think?) it's maintained it's deliciousness. I recently introduced my partner to pho Lang thang and he went downtown three times that same week in order to pick up bun bowls. There are some things that are better dine-in, such as the pho, but that is rather the nature of any take out pho. However, everything else takeout has been amazing and just as good as dine-in! read more

Top three favorites in the city. The fried tofu is amazing, and depending on weather and comfort level I either get the bahn mi, noodle salad or the pho. And the limeaid! read more

Was a little disappointed with this Pho shop. Expected better since it was on the Food Network. The Pho didn't have enough flavor. I had ordered some Bun Mi to go it was pretty good. The food was alright but didn't blow me away!! As for the lobby it was extremely hot inside. Didn't seem like the AC was on at all. The dinning area is very crowded the next tables is inches away!! The restroom was kind of disgusting!! Just saying it didn't live up too the hype! read more

This is the best little spot I've found! Their food is delicious and well priced. Make sure to try the coffee!!!

Outstanding Vietnamese restaurant -- I've walked past it dozens of times and always thought to myself "I need to try this place!" Finally the stars aligned on a blustery day -- boy, did it deliver! Got the beef noodle bowl w/added crispy pork egg roll. Everything was delicious and fresh, service was prompt, and the whole experience was top notch. Definitely will go back! read more

Pho Lang Thang - Noodle bowl with beef .... omg so good - Vietnamese Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

rot basil leaves。shorter and shorter spring roll. The rice noodle soup was different every time I went there. And I ask a second fresh basil leaves. It's still rot. If you don't have basil, just let customer know it, not again and again rot leaves. Bad. read more

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This place has some of the best tofu I've had in Cincinnati. Cuddled in at Findlay Market, this is a great stop for lunch or dinner when in the area. The place can be packed on the weekends so prepare yourself for a bit of a wait (no reservations!). It can be a bit tight in regards to space but very much depends on the quantity of people. The service has always been great and the food comes out pretty quickly. The menu has a number of classic vietnamese dishes with your choice of meat or tofu. Like I mentioned, the tofu is one of the best I've ever had- usually silken tofu with the perfect peanut crusted, fried outer crust. I always walk away stuffed but somehow feeling healthy with all of their amazing fresh veggies. Prices are reasonable considering how much food they provide. My only qualms are regarding the cleanliness, It can get increasingly muggy inside with the close quarters and open kitchen. Their high turnover sometimes leads to missed corners. The food and service more than makes for it though. read more

Just got back from brunch at PLT and I feel immensely better. The steaming hot pho was the perfect thing for my sore throat and aching head! PLT is a staple of cincinnati, after opening in Findlay market 5 years ago when there were far fewer Asian restaurants in town. The place is usually bustling and service is fast and friendly. The best thing on the menu by far is the banh mi dac biet on a French baguette. If you're in a rush this is a good option to order to-go. The flavor/texture combo of the pork, pate, pickled carrots and cilantro is mindblowingly good. Yum French colonialism! The Cha Gio pork spring rolls are fried and heavenly. The cold Goi Cuon salad rolls are big and taste great dipped in peanut sauce. You can't go wrong with ordering a bun (noodle salad) either. And a small bowl of their pho - while not the best I've ever had - still always hits the spot whenever I'm feeling hungover or sick, or anytime it gets below 60F. Get the rare steak or the meatballs. You'll be instantly cured! ps it's pronounced "fuh" read more

I could eat Pho Lang Thang daily. The food is always fresh! I go back and forth ordering the Pho Ga (Chicken) and the Bun Ga (Chicken) and I always order the Goi Cuon Chay as a starter! The meals are comforting, fresh with a lot of veggie options and very filling! Some days I want a big bowl of noodle soup other days I just want a cold noodle salad with the slightly sweet sauce and crunchy veggies. You can't go wrong with this place and they are making pickup easy and safe during the pandemic! read more

My party of 8 got to Pho Lang Thang at around 12:30. There was a good-sized crowd having lunch in there and we had to wait for a table, which is normal for a big group. The furniture was kind of mismatched and random, and there was a lot of sunlight streaming in through the glass walls. At first we were really excited because we'd all heard good things. The first warning sign was the questionable service. I was served a half-filled glass of "water", which ended up being someone else's unfinished limeade. YUM? The waitress mumbled an apology after she brought back a real glass of water. For some reason (ie. I'm weird) I wasn't as bothered by this as everyone else in my group, but seriously, that's pretty gross. Their pho menu is very short. There are choices of thin steak (tai), brisket, tendon, and Vietnamese meatballs in either a regular or large bowl. We all ordered pho, and we waited around 20 minutes for the food. First came lots of bean sprouts, limes, basil leaf, and jalapeno, which was good. However, the pho itself was not great. Everyone in my group was in agreement about this. The noodles were not the type I'm accustomed to having in San Diego/LA. They were broader and harder to pick up, served in smaller amounts than other pho places. The taste of the broth was off; it was not salty or savory enough. They also skimped on the amount of overcooked meat in our bowls. Overall, I was very disappointed with the taste of my pho. I feel bad because I know this place is just getting started and there are a lot of kinks to work out. The manager came over after the meal and asked us how the food was. He seemed really nice and open to suggestions. So I would say: use the thinner, smaller noodles like other pho restaurants, give more noodles and meat, and more flavorful broth. I'm not sure if that involves more MSG or what, but it's what keeps me and other customers coming back. read more