My go to Pho spot when I'm in Buffalo. Parking is hit or miss, the neighborhood is not the newest, but I'm here for the food. They're always consistent and the food is delicious. The price is reasonable as well. I always order the pho. If you come on a weekday, they'll have some daily specials, and sometimes I'll order that as well. I love their pho and while I want to be adventurous and try something else on their huge menu, their pho is just so good. read more

there were few diners when i was there (post lunch time), but during the time I was there, several takeout orders were picked up. service was pleasant, the waitress was knowledgable and was kind enough to honor a restaurant.com certificate, even tho they no longer participate. Cleaned up the noodle bowl although at first it seemed too large for me to eat. Love mango, so couldn't resist the dessert. thankfully, i didn't have to search for the mango flavor as so often is the case. the chocolate sauce didn't go well with it, so i enjoyed that separately. read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - mango mousse - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Super friendly staff and good food. Dumplings were steamed to perfection. Soup bowls are huge and full of flavor. They made special requests with no questions. read more

Had an amazing lunch yesterday with a friend who said this was her fave spot for Thai food. She may be right! Everything was delicious - spring roll, tom yum soup, and we each had noodle bowl salads that were just incredible - everything fresh and crisp and tasty. The atmosphere was not fancy but up my alley, with paper stars hanging from the ceiling, aquariums (no water) lit up with dim lighting overhead created a nice vibe for catching up with an old friend. Service was good. I'll definitely return when I have a craving for Thai food. read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Veggie soup was hot and tasted clean. Spring roll was my fave thing. The noodles were really good with a lot of fish. read more

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This delicious Vietnamese spot in Buffalo serves familiar traditional dishes and stands out as a true gem for those interested in options for Pho. We stopped in and had spring rolls for appetizers and they were delicious and paired perfectly with the peanut sauce when dipped. I decided to try the Bun Bo Hue which was spicy and excellent it's one of my favorite Vietnamese dishes so trying it here was really nice and it was made very well. Pho Lantern was a good experience and I would definitely try again read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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This is my go to spot for not only amazing Pho , but they also have a really great haddock fish fry. Which you can order daily & year round. Which is a huge plus , because many places only do fish frys on Fridays only. You get a hug piece of perfectly fried haddock with a side of fries and Cole slaw. What I like most about there fish fry is it's never greasy and instead of beer battered it's panko. Which is a nice spin . The pho is a staple for me and never lacks taste. They offer dine in and take out. Both options provide you with delicious and fresh food ever time. When you walk in your always greeted with a friendly hello and feel right at home. When I go here I always feel like I'm out of town traveling in a different country. Beautiful lightly and tons of decorations to support the culture. The prices can't be beat. Definitely a must try Of course the have a full menu with tons on options to suit everyone cravings . Try them out today read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - Chicken Pho - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I love this spot. Fair priced, excellent service, delicious food. Some of my favorite fresh spring rolls in all of Buffalo. read more

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Seated immediately by the hostess, and our drinks came out right away. The boba Thai tea was amazing: Sweet and full of boba pearls (and lots of caffeine!) The appetizers were also a hit: Summer rolls with pork and shrimp, with a side of peanut dipping sauce, and then vegetable dumplings, fried. Very quickly this was followed by the entrees: A beef meatball pho - the "Small" for $14 was still too large for my teenager to finish half of it; I had the excellent avocado salad with seafood. Although it was very tasty, and loaded with scallops, green mussels, and shrimp, the avocado was an afterthought: There was less than a quarter of a fruit on the plate. The wait staff was very attentive and checked back after each addition to see if anything else was needed. The other clientele were neighborhood working-class folks, out for a lunch. Hip-hop on the speakers. read more

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If you love pho, you have to check out Pho Lantern! Their pho soup is not only delicious but also super affordable. Every time I go, I feel so happy and satisfied--it's the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out. I really love it and highly recommend it to anyone craving comforting, flavorful pho... read more

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We always enjoy eating here. We have never been disappointed with the service or food here. The food is very good. The portions are large.

Buffalo Hidden Gem! Driving through Buffalo on a road trip, Pho Lantern served a nice meal for a group of hungry road weary travelers. The menu varied much which was perfect for a group of picky eaters. My group chose a variety Pho, Bun, Shaking Beef, and even a Pad Thai and Fried Chicken Wings! Perhaps a little strange to say but the Pad Thai was a great portion and each bite packed a solid surprisingly lasting heat. Pho portions came in four different sizes which was great for my group whose appetite varied across the board. The service was great on a Tuesday night; attentive, efficient and friendly. Call ahead if you have a large group and they will have a table ready. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Went last night for girls night and had a blast! We were greeted and seated immediately upon arrival by a very lovely hostess. She took extra time to go over the most popular dishes and gauged what we would most likely enjoy. The Thai tea is light and refreshing and I recommend you try it. I had the rare beef Pho and omg, I have enough leftovers for at least two more meals. The food was fantastic and the service was perfect. The atmosphere is well...comfortable and quirky. We were given time after our meal to catch up and laugh. By the time we left we knew we'd be back for more!!! read more

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Cozy, quiet, dark restaurant for an intimate meal. Service was good -- servers were attentive and responsive to my requests. XL Pho with Rare Beef, add veggies - More than enough for two people to share. Broth was flavorful but a little greasy for my liking. The rare beef was a lot chewier than I'm used to. I'm not sure if it's because of the cut of meat or because it was undercooked. Veggies included broccoli, cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms. Since we had beef and veggies, the bowl was overpacked, which made it hard for the beef to cook (some pieces were bright red). The noodles soaked up all the broth too. I had to order a side a small side of broth to ensure the meat would get cooked, and the side of broth was $3. I was kinda surprised I was charged for that. Overall, a good experience and I would eat there again. Just don't look up at the vents. They're pretty dirty... read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - XL Pho Rare Beef with Veggies - there's a second bowl cause we were sharing - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Decided to give this restaurant another shot. This time the service was good and we liked of our dishes. We had the Spring Rolls, the dumplings and Pho Beef and Pho chicken. The restaurant is nicely decorated inside and parking was not an issue. read more

I've noticed there are quite a lot of good reviews here in this spot. I thought I'd give it a try. Although it's a bit misdirecting as I didn't get their signature dishes due to that fact that ordering pho for takeout never seems to go right. This review is more on other selections i've ordered. So if you're here for the Pho Review. You would have to read someone else's. As for their Shaking Beef with Rice. The flavor was there...but for the cost of it. The value wasn't worth it. Extreme small portions. The BBQ Pork Banh Mi..... I don't even know where to BEGIN in what the heck that was. The meats was scarce. The carrots were little to none. More of a garnish then anything and it wasn't even pickled !? I know not many people do Pate (Which I don't mind) But where's the mayo? I do taste the butter...but Gawd dang this sandwich was a let down. Meat had no flavor, only thing you DO taste is the jalapenos. Last but not least. The wings. Maybe at some Hooters Bar I would have accepted it. But from a Viet spot. I was dumbfounded. I don't know what exactly is in their "Sweet Asian BBQ" But it just taste like regular o texan style bbq wings. This experience was a bit of a let down. read more

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Love love love the pho here!!! I always get the veggie pho w extra broccoli and I have never been disappointed. The service and food is quick and efficient, I'm usually in and out within an hour. read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - the veggie pho w extra broccoli - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Third time? coming here it's very good as always! got a free smoothie as a part of my birthday present lol. read more

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I always thought that Pho Lantern, formerly Niagara Seafood, served the best seafood pho around. Since the transformation and reconstruction of this place, I only had take-out dishes. I missed the pleasure of eating in a newly renovated space. This time, we were sitting next to a dirty aquarium, with little water, no fish and no life. I didn't have much time to think about it. We were hungry and Pho Lantern took care of us in the best way possible. Our order was quickly on the table. My portion of Shrimp Pad Thai was scary huge:). It included everything I love about this dish, plus the flavor was outstanding. My companions had pho soups that looked very good, too. That's what I'll order next time I'm around. Sunday is half price Avocado Chicken Salad. The avocado was perfect and the chicken had a very pleasant flavor. It's good they serve the dressing on the side and dry cranberries are easy to remove. Just so you know, if you check in with the Yelp app, they offer a free soft drink. I saved it for later:). read more

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I dropped by at lunchtime and was impressed by a broth that's rich yet refreshingly clean. The house special features well-simmered bones and thin-sliced beef that's tender with no off flavors. Their satay chili is aromatic with balanced heat; a single spoonful warms you right up. For something lighter, the chicken pho is clear and pleasantly rounded without greasiness. The noodles are the right width and hold together even after a good soak. Servers proactively check your preferences for scallions, bean sprouts, or beef fat--such thoughtful service. The hand-wash area and restroom are spotless and well stocked. Parking is available right out front, which is a time-saver. Pricing is slightly more competitive than nearby spots. I'll definitely return to try the braised-beef pho and their house-made meatballs. read more

Perhaps the lesson here is to simply stick to what you know you can do well. Ordering a well known Thai dish at a pho place is very likely to lead to disappointment. This is supposed to be drunken noodles but it was made with tamarind sauce which is used for pad Thai and had no traces of oyster sauce nor basil--not a single leaf. It was basically pad Thai with wide noodles. If the menu listed wide noodle pad Thai, if I had ordered wide noodle pad Thai and not pad kee mao, this would have been a 5 star rating. read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - Pad Kee Mao with Veggies and Fried Tofu - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I've been craving pho and this was just what my heart desired. The raw beef pho was what I had, my partner had the spicy beef noodle soup. Her soup was a little too much seafood forward for my liking but the pho was wonderful. The service was quick and attentive on water because I add way too much chili oil to everything. Half off dumplings on Sunday, merry Christmas INDEED! We ate those too fast to take a pic haha read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - Spicy Beef Noodle Soup had some fishy undertones, which I did not enjoy but my partner loved it - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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It was hit or miss on the items we ordered. Good: Avocado salad with grilled pork $16. Not so great: chicken wings in fish sauce $10 and the Coconut Boba drink $5. We also included a small side of rice $2. Grilled pork had a nice marinade flavor and char to it, and the avocado was perfectly ripe. Both went well together with the vinaigrette salad dressing included. Chicken wings in hot sauce were deep-fried and then tossed in a thickened fish sauce, which was sadly way too overly salty. Typically, these Vietnamese-style wing dish should have an even ratio of umami savoriness from the fish sauce that should be counter-balanced with some sweetness, spiciness, and tanginess of other ingredients. All I tasted was salty fish sauce. The coconut boba drink was not what I expected - though listed as coconut juice, it came with coconut creme instead - which is obviously too heavy and thick and not really something you should drink straight up (it's used as an ingredient in curries or a dessert topping). read more

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This is our go to for Thai and Vietnamese food. They're only a mile from our apartment and the food is consistently good and well priced. I've always enjoyed pad thai, but never fully realized how good it could be until I ordered the shrimp pad thai from Pho Lantern. It was perfectly sauced (which is traditionally kind of dryish) and really flavorful. But, I didn't feel like I got enough shrimp for the $3 upcharge...so the next time I ordered I opted for the veggie and tofu pad thai option. It didn't have nearly as much flavor...which I guess I should've anticipated. But still, I love this place and there are so many things to try. Another of our favorite dishes from here is the spicy udon. It's a great complete meal for one if you're not doing family style. The noodles are thick, but the perfect texture. It includes veggies and you have your choice of proteins; beef, chicken, crispy fish, pork, mixed seafood, shrimp, and tofu & veggie. We particularly enjoy the mixed seafood. You can specify various levels of heat, but in general it's a nice warm heat that enhances the rest of the flavors. They aren't trying to blow you away with the spice. I have only had the pho once. I ordered the veggie pho and the vegetables and noodles were generous. The only issue I had was the broth seriously lacked flavor. But after topping with a little hoisin and chili paste it was absolutely delicious! Everything is always nicely packaged for pick-up or delivery. I do love consistency in a restaurant and I'm always happy with Pho Lantern. read more

Pho Lantern was my first pho experience in Buffalo. The pho itself was good but not great. It was quite meaty and the portions were very generous. You do get a good bang for your buck portion-wise. I was satisfied with a large order, but they also have XL & XXL portions. I was looking for a more delicate and complex broth. Maybe I could have put more basil and lime in it, but it was a bit one-note (meaty) for me and needed more freshness. The meat quality was good and Pho Lantern is one of the few places where the thinly sliced beef comes out on the rarer side (and subsequently gets cooked in broth). My favorite dish was actually the papaya salad. It was a good balance of sweet and sour. It came with generous amounts of well-cleaned shrimp and perfectly julienned papaya & carrots. My second favorite dish was the vegetable spring roll, it was perfectly crispy and not oily at all. The chicken satay were good, but a bit dry without an accompanying sauce. Overall a good Vietnamese spot. The area seems a bit suspect, but we went during the day and it was absolutely fine. It's street parking only, so that's a bit inconvenient. The restaurant isn't much to look at from the outside, but the inside is nicely renovated. Service was friendly, food came out quickly and pricing was fair. read more

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Mother's Day lunch and dinner were a surprise from Pho Lantern!! Daughters are wonderful people with good taste in food! What came in lunch you ask? Well we got two ban mi sandwiches. One tofu and one avocado. No jalapeños thank you. Vegetarian dumplings and tofu spring rolls. There were also containers of a peanut sauce and a sweet (soy? )sauce and bubble tea! The ban mi seemed different than they were in the past. I couldn't put my finger on what was different and then I figured it out. I think they just needed more pickles and cilantro. The tofu spring roll definitely needed to be dipped in any sauce. The dumplings were fabulous and didn't need anything!! For dinner there was vegetarian pad Thai. Now I must say that I've never had such delicious vegetarian pad Thai anywhere ever!!! I have no idea what Chef does to the sauce that the tofu and the noodles are covered in, but it's absolutely divine!!! If you don't like a sweet sauce then it's not for you. But the portion was enormous and there was plenty of fried tofu in there as well. Did I take pictures???? Well unfortunately there are only two half ban mi sandwiches and three quarters of a containers of left over pad Thai. The pictures definitely wouldn't do the meal justice. read more

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One of the best place to grab pho around WNY. This place was recommended by a friend who live nearby and goes there quite often, knows about the reward program. I gave it a try and it was amazing. Ordered a large combination pho with a extra side of noodles. The large portion was huge, glad I didn't got the XL one since I was hungry. The broth, noodles, and toppings were fresh and tasty. Also, tried their veggies egg rolls and they were tasty. Overall, amazing pho and would definitely come back to try other options. read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - PHO Combination Soup - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

What a find! Really fresh and very well prepared. This place is worth a visit, and I am sure it'll be the first of many!! You want your palate tickled? Then this is the one! read more

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What a great restaurant! It wasn't until after attending a second virtual cooking classes with Chef Vu that I realized I hadn't yet written a review on his restaurant. The classes have been fantastic but there's nothing like having the food that he actually prepared! On our last visit we got the chicken pad thai (with extra peanuts) and bone broth. Not only did the pad thai taste delicious but the portion was huge. There was enough for two people with some left for lunch the next day. Bonus, Chef Vu is such a nice person. Definitely worth the trip from our house, which is about 30 minutes away. read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - Could wait to dig in! - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Literally my favorite place to get Vietnamese/Thai takeout in the city of Buffalo. Why? It's easy to order, it's easy to park, it's inexpensive, the food is well- packaged, and most importantly, it tastes really good. Parking near this restaurant is easy unlike Elmwood Village, Allen or Hertel neighborhoods. You can easily find a spot on Niagara or on the side street adjacent to the restaurant. The food is piping hot and it really travels well (not sure about Pho, since I think soup like this is best eaten at the restaurant). Whenever we order from Pho Lantern, my associate and I usually order the exact same thing: summer rolls with shrimp and peanut sauce, steamed dumplings, Pad Thai with Tofu and Pad Kee Mao with Tofu. We're boring, but the food is always good. read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - Summer roll with shrimp and peanut sauce - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Ordered takeout tonight and it was delicious!! Our order was ready on time and accurate. I ordered the vegetable and tofu Pad Thai and it was very good! This was the second time I've had their Pad Thai. The first time, we got a "kit" to make it ourselves as part of a virtual Yelp event. I highly recommend checking out Pho Lantern if you've never been. Their food is tasty and their staff is nice too. read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - Inside - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The food is always Delicious! Outstanding Pho, and the daily specials are always spot on.

I've eaten here a few times and absolutely love their pho. There are a lot of good pho places in Buffalo but this is one of my go-tos because I absolutely love it inside too. There are tons of plants and fish tanks that line an entire wall. Pretty easy to find street parking as well. I did a virtual Yelp event last night that Chef Vu from Pho Lantern hosted to teach us how to construct a Bahn Mi Sandwich and was not disappointed. The sandwich was delicious and learning how to make it was a really fun process. I made the grilled pork but I'm looking forward to trying the cold cut next time I go to Pho Lantern. read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - Front of the restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Nothing in the interior has changed. But they must've gotten a new chef because she is fantastic and the food was top notch. Again, it could be a little cleaner, but the food definitely slaps. read more

10/10 on the Chicken Fried Rice , Beef Udon , Pad Kee Mao , Chicken Satay & Beef short rib. No notes , these people know exactly what they are doing :) read more

After ordering takeout from here several times I promised myself to pause long enough to snap some pics and tell everyone just how good this food is. First and foremost I'm no Asian cuisine expert but my tastebuds know what they like and people tend to agree with me. Plain and simple everything I've tried has been delicious!! I have exclusively experienced the dishes through DoorDash delivery so I can't tell you what the atmosphere of the brick and mortar is like or really exactly where it's located but I can tell you that I've ordered from there about five times within the past two months. Don't worry, I'll be back in the gym soon. My fave dish has been seafood pho. Super flavorful, fresh and I love how the simplicity of the ingredients that come together and create a refreshing and comforting dish. I can't say enough how much I recommend this and the x-large leaves more than enough for leftovers the next day. Other dishes I've tried have included chicken satay, calamari, and fried veggie dumplings. The dumplings are another fave of one- not greasy, nice crisp bite to them and very flavorful with a delicious sweet chili sauce. If you've made it this far then it's safe to assume I enjoy this place and hopefully you will too! read more

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Pho is tasty, broth is good, a little on the oily side. Meat portion is very good. They give right amount of toppings too. Spring Roll is delicious! Fresh and clean. Wednesday they have happy hour prices. 2 for $6. We had shrimp and fried tofu. Both were really good. Will def come back and try other items on menu. read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - Combination pho - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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This is the only place that if I can give a 6 stars, I would! We ordered combination pho (small), and Vietnamese fried rice with pork. Both are super delicious. The plating/presentations of both dishes are awesome! For the price of the pho, I was surprised at the amount of meat they gave you! The soup is very tasty and the meat are not fat, and tender. For the fried rice with pork, I love their marinate for the pork, it made the pork taste extra good! Would highly highly recommend if you are in the area! read more

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I glad my daughter brought us here. All the food was great. Service was good, people was nice. Pricing is not bad. One item 1/2 price each day. We had pho combination , it was very tasty, lots of flavor. The dumplings were great, nice sauce. The sandwich's were tasty and full of ingredients. The pad Thai was A+ . I will be back soon. Thank you to all the staff. Give them a try.!! read more

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The food was AMAZING. Probably the best wonton noodle soup in Buffalo. I also had the pork bahn mi, which was seasoned perfectly and had the best toppings. I think this was my favorite bahn mi! I would give it 5 stars, but the ambiance of the restaurant is a little weird. It was strangely quiet when I was there with a coworker. Otherwise this was a fantastic visit. I will definitely be back again! (So excited to eat my leftovers tomorrow...) read more