Tried my first pho dish here and it was delicious. I ordered the Bun bo hue (spicy beef noodle soup) and I highly recommend it. The drinks are also amazing, particularly coconut bubble tea and avocado smoothie. Very fair prices as well with huge portions (I couldn't finish a small pho). Another new favorite! read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - Bun bo hue (spicy beef noodle soup) - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Went to here this week for the working lunch with my fellows. This is a pretty good place with all the ocean decoration, and three big fish bowls. The food is not only cheap but also amazing delicious. We had chicken wing with Tanglie sauce, lunch specials (VN sub. Steamed dumpling and VN noodle), which are all very good. Waitress are kind and helpful whenever we need something. We will probably revisit next time, since it's just 2-min drive away. read more

Visited Pho Lantern a few weeks ago and it was DELICIOUS! There was a good amount of street parking, and seating inside. Service was friendly and quick. The prices reasonable. Also got served a little side of good luck in my seafood pho - there was a pea crab in my oyster!! ... Which was a little creepy... But equally as cool as it can't be controlled... Other than that - all of the food was wonderful. I had the seafood pho (with pea crab surprise!) and spring rolls which were HUGE!! read more

After seeing pictures of the Pho here from a friend, I had to stop in and try it for myself. Their new remodel seems to be coming along well. It's obvious it isn't finished at the current but what has been done looks pleasing and quite relaxing for ambient comfort. Our server was kind and patient. The food was beyond expectation. The sizes of their Pho bowls are heaping with goodness and generous beyond belief. I was even advised on a choice made in case I wanted their daily deal, which halved my bill. I have to respect that. I ordered an avocado sandwich that was flavorful, with a ranging flavor profile. You simply cannot beat the prices, portion sizes and deliciousness of each item. I've been recommending it to many. You'd be wise to fill your bowl here. read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - Large Veggie Pho. Absolutely divine. - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Was in Buffalo for the weekend and wanted to try some Thai food. Found the reviews on Yelp! And yes the food was worth the visit.

I love niagara seafood! I can't believe I haven't written a review on them yet. So first of all you have to understand what to expect when you go here. Don't go here expecting very much atmosphere, although they have been fixing it up a little, it's still just a seafood market with some tables. For me that's part of the charm though, you know you are getting authentic, really real pho. Philadelphia had a huge population of Vietnamese and it was there that I became obsessed with pho. It's the perfect meal for a cold day or after a night of too much drinking. The pho at Niagara seafood is very authentic. Served traditionally with herbs, sprouts and some jalepenos to kick of the spice. The flavor is fantastic, definitely the best in town. I highly recommend trying it. I have also had a few other things. The fries rice is good. The chicken curry I would skip, a lot of bones and just not the greatest flavor- I'd go other places for this. Those are the only other thjngs I've tried, it's hard not to order pho here, it's just so good. The owners are also very nice. I happened to stop by one day when they must have been celebrating a holiday. They had a whole performance going on with dancing and a dragon. It was very impressive to watch and they took time to take pictures with us and were all just very kind. read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - Vietnamese beef stew - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Pho Lantern is one of those places that cannot be judged by its externals. While the all blue paint job leaves you to wonder if you got the address, the interior definitely has the hallmarks of a fine dining experience. I would recommend it for a date. Get the seats by the aquariums! The pho tastes better than some of the certain New York City places, which to me says alot. read more

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

I was one of the lucky members of the Yelp International Supper Club that descended upon this cute market/restaurant on the Westside. This place had been on my lengthy "to try" list for ages, so when it was the chosen destination for our monthly meetup I was quite excited! Being first to arrive I spoke a bit with the staff and they were fretting and preparing many extra tables for our group. They were incredibly friendly and accommodating. While I was waiting for the rest of our group to arrive I looked around at the goods in the market. Lots of seafood, fresh and frozen, interesting candies and frozen treats (taro popsicles!) and food only labeled in languages I can't read! I'm not very familiar with Vietnamese food, I have limited pho experience and that's about it. The photo menu helped me choose something, but also made it difficult since there's so much to choose from! I ordered a #7, grilled pork meatball with vermicelli. I also got a special, a spicy mango salad with shrimp. I also could not resist a taro bubble tea. Even with our large group service was pretty quick, but after comparing my meal to the photo I think they might have mixed up my 7 with a 6. It was fine because the dishes were similar and it was tasty! They have all the necessary condiments on the table (fish sauce, hoisin, hot sauce & chili paste) and I felt man enough to dab some hot sauce on there. The mango salad we ordered was tasty and definitely had some unexpected spice. I shared some spring rolls with another diner and enjoyed them. Very fresh tasting. The bubble tea was very sweet but delightful. My fiance tagged along and ordered the catfish fry, which was a pretty standard fish fry. He enjoyed it either way! I enjoyed my meal here but the company might have been the highlight to this meal. I regularly dine in a party of two so it's nice once in a while to have a large group... I get to try more dishes that way! I'm thankful for the Supper Club to introduce me to another great spot to try something new! read more

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Just stop by Buffalo from Toronto and we wanted to try the area Vietnamese food. The food here is authentic Vietnamese cooking. We ordered Bun Bo Hue noodle soup and Clams and it was good. The portion size is perfect. Clams were definitely fresh and the noodle was yummy. Definitely recommend this place if your visiting Buffalo NY. read more

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

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If you want a proper pho, this is the place. Unlike other places I've been to, Pho Lantern make their own beef stock (I know cuz I found a staranise in my broth), don't skimp on their meats and the soup is properly boiling HOT! P.s. the short ribs were a miss today. read more

My Order: Bun Bo Hue (yum), translation- Spicy Beef Noodles (wasn't spicy though). Though I haven't reviewed Niagara Seafood in the past, I have visited the location a few times. Since last year, they have had an interesting face lift for the better. Pros + MENU: definitely more consumer-friendly. In the past when I brought Caucasian friends, they were quite perplexed and didn't know how to order- now, they have grouped similar items together with plenty of pictures that make order easier. + INTERIOR: when I arrived in the evening, they dimmed the lights of the fridges on the right side. That definitely added a more enjoyable ambiance. They also have two doors in the front which limits the amount of cold air that travels in when new customers arrive (win). + POPULARITY: despite not making reservations, this restaurant was hopping on a Friday night. They were almost at capacity. (It was a lot quieter the previous times I had visited). Cons - PRICE: for the price point, it is a little overpriced for Vietnamese food. Back in Toronto, we'd easily walk out with 2/3 of the bill we got here (still not unreasonable- $25 for 2 people for dinner). - PORTIONS: The bowl sizes are odd, it jumps from S...to L. Unfortunately, the portion sizes are smaller here too. I typically would struggle to finish a small but I had to order a large (which realistically is a medium) to feel full. - CULTURE SHOCK: Not sure if this was due to culture shock or poor food preparation but my friend got food poisoning/stomach issues from eating here. Vietnamese food, in my experience, is inexpensive comfort food. Given that Buffalo may not have the ethnic variety of Toronto, I can understand their ability to offer small portions and higher price points. Whenever I do have that pho-craving though, I'll be sure to drive just up the street to this lovely joint. read more

Went there for my birthday lunch. The food was awesome. We started off with the Shrimp Papaya Salad and Quail halves. The salad came with crackers (not your basic crackers). I couldn't stop dipping the crackers into the salad. The Quail halves where ok. I was afraid that I was going to choke on the little bones. We shared the Chicken Pad Thai. It was fantastic. I also thought the place was really cute. Totally enjoyed everything. The service was a little slow but all in all I would so go back. read more

Been coming to this restaurant for years, before it got a new name and a makeover...the food has always been superb. Best Tom Yum Soup in town hands down and the banh mi's are always fresh and amazing. Pleasant staff and cute space. Definitely go here if you want some authentic southeast asian cuisine. As someone who has spent a solid amount of time visiting the countries these dishes represent, this is my go to choice for getting these meals back in the USA read more

This place tops Pho 99 anyday. The interior is really nice; kinda dim but it just feels really cozy. The bf and I shared a XXL pho. He also got com tam, which is broken rice with meat, egg, etc. Coming from someone who eats Viet food at home all the time, I would say this place is the closest thing to home. The pho was huge! For $14, it is the perfect meal to share among three people. The only bad thing is the pho was broken. Not sure why ... There was a lot of meat. The broth was flavorful. The food was so good that we ordered two banh mis to go - cold cut and nem nuong. They were delicious and are close to the ones I eat at home. Definitely recommend this place 5/5! read more

Decor 3/5 - clean large space, lots of seating - it feels like I'm in a beach house - washrooms were very clean Service 4/5 - very friendly no complaints Food 3/5 I'm not sure if I ordered their more popular dishes but their Bun Bo Hue had a large picture in their menu, meaning, hey it should be popular? The broth was just OK, not as rich as I'm used to with bun bo hue, and not nearly spicy enough, luckily I was provided with a jar of chili oil on the side. There was one thin pigs hock which was not very tender nor edible The noodles were a bit on the soggy side The fresh veggies provided were sprouts, mint, basil, and lettuce I'll try their traditional pho next time. read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - Bun bo hue - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Great menu. selection Fresh delicious food Great service Everything was hot and Spicey just the way I like it We come down once a month to dine Love it read more

Great customer service! Everything is so good & fresh! Never had a disappointed meal here. Available for dine in, pick up/delivery! read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - V13. Pad Thai with Veggies and Fried Tofu - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

A lovely restaurant! If I want to be boring and get pad thai it is always above average. If I want to experiment I am always pleasantly surprised! The decor is very nice, with balanced lighting and music. The prices are reasonable and the service is absolutely excellent! The menu has brief descriptions of the main ingredients and history of the cuisine which is both interesting and informative. The daily specials are groas well. Long story shot: I love Pho Lantern!!! Ps the fish tank has cool glowing sea anemone. read more

Pho Lantern Restaurant - Vegetable Steamed Dumplings. 10 for $4 on Sunday! - Seafood Near Me - Buffalo, New York

My family have enjoyed the spicy beef Pho very much. We also ordered the beef small rib and that was awesome. The atmosphere was just fine though. Customers are mainly Asians since this is a Vietnamese restaurant. read more

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By far the best Thai / Pho food in Buffalo ny I go here twice a week just for the pho veggie soup and crispy shrimp lol I love this place so much me and my fiancé filmed a MukBang here and they were ok with it here is the video ---- Pho MukBang (Pho Lantern) https://youtu.be/s9BvekGZURY read more

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

Why did I go inside of a restaurant and still have to wear a jackets because it's freezing in there ! Asking if they could warm it up, I was told they don't control the heat or cold! It's automatic! Umm clearly for something to be automatically done it has to be set that way ! As for food the dumplings were great. The Thai ice tea bubble tea was a let down. I love Thai ice tea and definitely love bubble tea, but it was not sweet at all. My combination Pho was okay, I've had better in NYC. Really wanted to like this place but to be freezing trying to eat soup and still not warm up was not okay. My sister and wife seemed to enjoy their pad Thai entrees . We were actually just in town for one day and wanted to see what Buffalo had to offer in restaurants especially Asian cuisine and it was TOTAL let down . read more

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Came here only for bubble tea because we wanted our fix on the way home from Canada. The interior of the restaurant was absolutely BEAUTIFUL compared to the outside (which is a house)!! But the pricing was a little expensive. Here are the reviews of the drinks we got below: Taro smoothie ($4, 16 oz): Perfectly sweet, flavorful, cold and refreshing. ** don't let the word smoothie fool you into thinking there's milk! It's more of a slushy. Boba was perfectly cooked and I think they put in enough for the drink. 5/5 Honeydew milk tea ($3.50, 16oz): Not very sweet, a little watered down. Boba is perfectly cooked. Overall the drink was nothing special 4/5 Passion fruit ($3.50, 16 oz): A bit too sweet, I felt like it needed to be watered down. Boba was perfectly cooked. The drink was warm when served, I guess she put the ice in after she made the drink which tastes bad. Do not recommend. 3/5 I absolutely recommend this place not only for bubble tea but for food too! Enjoy :) read more

If you enjoy Vietnamese food, you should definitely check this place out. Unfortunately I haven't explored the menu too much because I love their Pho and Bahn mi. I did try the chicken satay that a friend ordered and that was also delicious. The prices are very reasonable and the customer service is excellent. Definitely check this place out! read more

Yum! Saki was mild and tasty. Clams steamed perfectly. Veggie Egg rolls fried to perfection. Pho excellent, spicy beef flavorful and generous. All around excellent exoskeleton. Atmosphere very peaceful. read more

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This place has great delicious Pho! We asked for hot broth and the staff gave refill! We also tried the summer rolls and they had fresh veggies. The atmosphere is good and clean. We would recommend friends and family to come to this nice place. read more

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

Good food and service. We went on a weeknight qith no reservations. We were able to quickly get a table. Everythingbordered was very good

COVID guidelines were followed. Had a very personable waitress and ate some of the best food in town.

very nice place！we came twice in 24 hours. Everything is good. EVERYTHING! Seriously. We ordered sandwich but we eat fast so no picture. Oops. read more

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Awesomeeeee pho and nice prices and friendly and fast service. Great avocado salad too to start.

Great for take out right now! Banh Mi sandwich is 6$ and way too easy to eat! Get two, they are delicious! Ordering online is really easy with lots of options to make adjustments (I.e. no cilantro, or more jalapeños). Ready in 10-20 mins depending on the order. Think this is our new go-to Vietnamese joint when we want pho or a yummy fresh dish! read more

The food was fantastic as was my bubble tea. I liked the fish tanks along the wall. Service was fast and I was able to get served and back to work in under an hour. I ordered the rice noodle salad bowl with shaking beef and eggroll. The roll was crisp and hot when served. I really recommend the food and service was great! read more

The weather was good the other fay, but suddenly it got cold today. So I and my sister decide to have Pho(Vinamese Noodle Soup). Look up on yelp and this restaurant popped up. We ordered 2 appetizers - fried quails and fish sauce flavor chicken wings. No regret, the best fried quail I ever had and the Asian style wings were delicious. Their pho were AWESOME!! and perfect for the weather. I can say that I will be back to this restaurant to try other items. Give it a try, Folks. read more

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The first time I was in here was for dinner. I believe it was some deep fried, soft-shell crab that I ordered. The order was tasty but tiny. The seating area was small and resembled the small spot in the to-go area of any local grocery store = not much for ambiance. The second time I was here was to pick up some tea. After some time I revised today. It looks like they are moving more towards being a restaurant than a store with more and much nicer seating. Although their freezers were dark and posted "for sale", several employees were happy to help me find what I came in for and were able to sell me some frozen Tilapia fillets from the back. It will be interesting to watch the place continue to transform. read more

Best Tom yum soup in town. I also like their papaya salad. Although, a couple of times I had it, the salad had an overly sweet, cringy after taste. When prepared right, it is delectable and spicy as it should be. The restaurant interior is nice and the servers are pleasant. Overall, nice place for solid selection of Thai and Vietnamese food. read more

First time in Buffalo and CRAVING something warm and delicious. The interior of the restaurant was cozy, but very well decorated with little aquariums along the side of the restaurant. Overall very chic without being overly flashy! I ordered the Seafood Pho after looking through their EXTENSIVE menu. And while the menu itself was quite large, it wasn't negatively overwhelming. The Pho came quicker than expected, which is always pleasant. If you're looking for a powerful seafood punch to the palette, this may not be the dish for you. While it was delicious and everything I was looking for on a rainy Buffalo day, you may find yourself disappointed if you're looking for a seafood explosion. It was without a doubt delicious though! A perfect alternative if you don't eat beef or pork, like myself. I added the quintessential ingredients: basil, bean sprouts, and some Siracha and was nearly able to finish the GENEROUS portion size. Overall, service was great and so was the food. I recommend for both those new to and familiar with pho! read more

Bahn mi. I mean, bahn mi y'all. It's delicious. Everything about this place hits the spot. Reasonably priced. Excellent food. And did I mention the bahn mi? read more

Food was fantastic and service and drinks could not have been better. The beat steamed dumpling in Buffalo and great sammies!! I love this place. read more

Best Ph I have ever had. And being a life long Buffalonian who has been to not three, but like four different Vietnamese restaurants around one city, I am pretty much the authority. But really, their ph and their veggie ph are both really good. I love their fried dumplings, the bánh mì are fantastic (stir-fried beef is my go to). Unfortunately I really rather dislike their lemon grass chicken, but eh, not every dish is going to be a winner. Actually, I haven't cared for any of their chicken dishes. But those aren't why I go there, so still five stars! read more

Excellent Thai food at Pho Lantern! The restaurant is beautiful inside with several salt water fish tanks along the wall. I had the Pad Thai which was a huge portion and the Tom Yum Soup with fish which had excellent flavor. Will definitely be stopping by again when I'm in Buffalo. read more

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

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Really great food. Everything was prepared wonderfully. All the meats were tender and seasoned well. Short ribs were excellent. Most impressive was the won ton soup, the soup came perfectly prepared for take out. Broth was in separate container, and all the "guts" were in another. So you could combine everything when you got home, and to your preference. Plus, the content for the soup was over abundant!! read more