I was so excited to try their food because I don't love near a Pho restaurant. When I tell you they didn't disappoint, they were on point. There was a spring roll there, notice I said was...lol. Soon as I opened the container you could smell the freshness and it was just made. I love the fact that you can order online and pay in the store. I hope no one messes that up because it was very convenient when you have a time limit on lunch. I took my first bite, it was A+A+A+A+A+A+A+. I will be making this my weekly treat when I want to splurge. My computer wouldn't allow me to upload but trust my review...lol read more

Wanted Pho.. So found the place closest to the place I was working at. I travel for work so I try to find places that are close. It is in the same building as an Asian market but outside the building it smells like pure garbage poo. I got a little nervous but they burn incense inside the restaurant. The food was amazing service was great as well. I ordered fresh spring rolls. Which were very fresh and delicious. I got the rare steak pho, with extra cilantro. Amazing everything tasted great. read more

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Came here because Pho 75 was unfortunately not offering dine in EVEN THOUGH one of their reviews said they were open for dine in - whatever though, because now i found this amazing super sweet spot!! the food: you know the pho boutta be good when the broth isn't super clear - deep flavors and the noodles aren't super soggy like most places! They also give a decent amount of meet. the pork summer rolls were also divine!!! really marinated in flavor and love to ask for some extra peanut sauce for dipping summer rolls + pho meat. service: this lady serving us was the KINDEST ever! so considerate and sweet, and always made sure we had everything we needed. i'm a little needy with my pho, so asking for extra cilantro or onions can get me some looks sometimes, but she was sooo kind. AND she can speak both mandarin and vietnamese? kinda crazy!! will def be back read more

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Service amazing staff trained well they are skilled and kind. A kid spilled water two seconds later staff come to clean it up this place is amazing you should definitely try it. 10/10 experience read more

Pho Le Lai is a Vietnamese restaurant located on St. Vincent Street in the Mayfair neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia. It is found in the same building as 1st Asian Supermarket, making it convenient to eat and shop for our Southeast Asian grocery needs. Both are closer to our Bucks County home, saving time compared to either Chinatown (traffic & parking) or Washington Avenue (traffic). I was the sole customer when I walked in around 3 P.M. The cordial manager got up from reading the newspaper and seated me at the table next to her and handed me their multi page menu. Another friendly woman came out of the kitchen with a pitcher of cold water, to answer questions and take my order. That was simple - Pho Tai and Roast Pork Banh Mi (This is a pho house, after all.) Ten minutes later she was back with the "Small" bowl of steaming beef noodle soup requested, and a side plate of exceptionally fresh standard accoutrement (sprouts, sliced jalapeno, Thai basil sprigs and lime wedge). I took a pair of new wood chopsticks and flat bottomed spoon from the table holder and doctored the pho to my taste, paying attention to pull apart the nest of noodles lying beneath the surface of the dark broth (Northern Vietnamese style). The flavor profile displayed some depth and had been simmering in a large pot for a long time. It wasn't quite as rich as Pho 75 or Pho Ha, but it was very good and didn't require help from the Sriracha bottle rocket on the table. It was plenty spicy with the addition of the jalapeno. I was content to slurp away and patiently lift noodles out of the caldron and fold them onto the spoon before shoveling them into my mouth. The Banh Mi arrived minutes later. It was a full sized sandwich on decent French baguette, cut in half. Like the pho, it was larger than anticipated, especially for $6! It was loaded with dark roast pork, daikon radish, carrot, aioli and cilantro. I added a long squirt of Hoisin to bring up the savoriness of that combo, and took a bite. From crusty roll through crisp daikon and ultimately tender pork, it was delicious and captivating. It was a complete oral and tactile experience. One of the best sammys I've enjoyed since Ocean Grove, California, the capital of Vietnamese America. Along with China Gourmet, the excellent dim sum emporium also in that building, the presence of Pho Le Lai make St. Vincent Street a strong destination for your Asian taste buds and culinary needs. read more

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I'll admit that I went slightly off sensible ordering and didn't get something particularly Vietnamese. I had a bowl of wonton noodle soup with roast duck and some summer rolls. Wontons and noodles were good. The duck was ok, not particularly seasoned and I got a lot of bone, not much meat with my pieces. The broth, and hopefully it isn't the same as the pho broth, was pretty lacking in flavor. Adding the hoisin and a little sriracha helped. Wontons were good with a mix of pork and shrimp. Summer rolls were big, though mostly noodles and lettuce... skimpy on the shrimp and pork (I could barely see the pork.) Dipping sauce was nice. read more

Pho Le Lai - Summer rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Didn't get to try the Pho, I honestly just wanted a quick hoagie for lunch and it was Mary salad, I'm not usually a big fan of traditional bahn mi with the Cold cuts, but this one was actually tasty. The summer rolls were pretty standard as well, and the sauce is very flavorful. The only slight complaint was the smell in the restaurant, it wouldn't necessarily be the best place to take a date read more

Pho Le Lai - Bahn mi sandwhich - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ohhhh my god. Ever wish for pork slices the size of a small child's head? Pho Le Lai is for you! This unassuming, quaint spot is the BOMB. Hailing from Queens, NY home to many authentic Thai/Viet restaurants, the quality and style of the dishes here are amazing. The coffee is freaking strong! The inside decor is simple and clean but when the plates come out you'll be wishing for more for the rest of your sad days back in NYC. Waitress Mandy is so sweet and bubbly I could put her in my pocket. I WISH I COULD SAY MORE, but I'm trying to inhaling the rest of my lunch! Come by you won't regret it! Happy Chinese New Years!! read more

Pho Le Lai - Curry fried rice pork noodles beef pho and pork chop rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I love coming here for pho and the rice meals. Really friendly and attentive staff. The food is always good and on point here as well. read more

Pho Le Lai - Broken rice with grilled chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food taste old at times or microwaved, doesn't taste authentic, waiters treat people differently if they are not the same race, speaking in there own language as well. Rather go into Center City maybe as a option, I want to feel my money's worth and happy to munch read more

I came here with another person on Monday, July 4 3:55 PM and was seated right away. The layout of the restaurant looks fine, there were boxes everywhere. It's connected to a supermarket. We ordered tea and it tasted normal. Our waitress was kind. We ordered grilled beef short ribs with rice and it came with the usual fixings with veggies. I asked for a sunny side up egg on top of the rice and it was practically cooked when I broke it apart. The cucumbers were going bad, there were spots on the lettuce, and they served us very little fish sauce. The rice was old as well. Prices were fairly priced. There's a parking lot in the front. Personally, there was nothing special about this restaurant nor do I insist on coming back. read more

Pho Le Lai - Table. - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place has the best food and the old lady is a sweetheart! And reasonably priced!

My husband and I are regulars here because the food is amazing and the customer service is above and beyond fantastic! Seriously, we come so often that they already know what we usually order, and it feels like walking into a family members home. I absolutely love that about this place, they are so personable and the atmosphere is friendly and home-like. We had only had pho once before coming here, and every other place we have tried since had paled in comparison. The drinks and fried dough are pretty amazing as well. We've lived everything else we've gotten here when we've explored the menu, but the pho is my favorite. This place is very mindful of allergies (just let them know upfront) and extremely knowledgeable about their menu. They often have great suggestions for you as well. They are great for families, big groups, child/baby friendly, and great if you want to try something new or different for the first time. They are located in a strip that includes a bubble tea and smoothie bar as well as an Asian market. I've also heard rumors of a bus station being put in here as well. We bring friends and family here every chance we get, I highly recommend it! read more

Pho Le Lai - Outside- in a strip with bubble tea and Asian market - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Love that there's a pho place a little bit farther north than the pho locations around Adams Ave. i ordered from this place after its opening from COVID-19 and it filled my pho needs. I like the broth, although wasn't given much meat. read more

Im Vietnamese and my favorite Viet restaurant dish is Com Ga. I was craving some com ga and I came here. First off parking is very hard to find especially since there's a supermarket in the same plaza. I got in and the workers were very nice and greeted me well, the store was really cold though; so it made me a little uncomfortable waiting for my food. I hope this doesn't come off wrong but this is Chinese (maybe owned) restaurant that sells Vietnamese food, I was a bit sus about it at first but I gave them the benefit of doubt. I ordered Goi cuon; which was good, I'm more a fan of the peanut sauce than hoison sauce( they serve hoison sauce). The com ga came out and the presentation was good, but the dish was an overall 1/10 the chicken had NO FLAVOR. I was so disappointed that I had to leave, I still tipped them for good service but I'm sorry I will not be coming back read more

This place is a find. The food is absolutely awesome. The service is fast and friendly. I had the vegetarian pho and also the vegetarian spring rolls. Everything was very tasty. The service was great and the prices were not bad at all. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Ran into this gem of a restaurant by chance while picking up groceries at the Asian super market next door. I'm a sucker for Vietnamese food and I just had to try some. I actually had dinner plans at Ocean Prime in Center City later that evening, but we actually cancelled them just to come back! Our waitress Mandy was so kind and made amazing recommendations. She also makes the BEST iced coffee. Do your pallette a favour and come here!! read more

From my perspective, I'm not sure why this restaurant has such great reviews. We came here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch for dine in and it was empty the whole time that we were there. It should have been a hint since there wasn't even takeout customers. The waiter was nice, not very attentive though. I ordered the meatball pho and my husband had bun bo hue. We also shared a summer roll order. Let me start with the Bun bo hue, it was NOT your typical one. The flavor was bland and all you can taste is just lemongrass with no spice at all. This was very disappointing. The meatball pho was okay and nothing that we will come back here for. Also, note that the prices on the menu are NOT what they charged us for. They charged us at least $1 more for each item from what was on the menu. LOOK AT YOUR RECEIPT AND MENU PRICES. The good thing is that there is plenty of parking and the portions are generous. But like I said, it's not enough for us to return to try different things. read more

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Tasty local pho spot in Northeast Philly. I usually go to Pho 75 and Pho Le Lai is definitely in the top 5 I have had.

If you do not have the means to travel half way around the world for authentic Vietnamese food But love You some Phô stay in northeast Philly and come to Phô le lai. From broken rice to broken teeth this place is as real as it gets. It has the old country feel of 1960 Vietnam and hospitality of a POW camp. Easy to get in and impossible to escape from this place is a real treat! read more

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The post by Corey H. goes with mine, I just have the picture and a little bit more to say. Additions: The staff was absolutely amazing, and accommodating when I said I was vegetarian! I was asking about the broth for their vegetable soup, and when I brought up the fact it was veg where most places would just say okay and more on, she asked me if I would like tofu added. It was really thoughtful and the best tofu I have found in the NE!!! I strongly recommend this place to anyone looking for some good comfort food in an amazing atmosphere. read more

Pho Le Lai - Vegetable Soup (top choice in the soup section) with added tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It is definitely my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the northeast Philadelphia area! My friend ordered the Pho Tai and I ordered the Roasted Duck Noodle Soup. The quantity in these dishes are unbelievably tremendous. The servers are friendly and prompt. If you are ever in a need for something warm and filling...this is the place! Don't come here expecting a pretty decor or high standards of the place but come with hunger because this restaurant has such comfort food! So give this place a try! read more

Pho Le Lai - Roasted Duck Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In terms of the pho places I've been to, Washington ave, stock etc. this ranks right at the top. It also gives much more meat than the others. He broth has a richer flavor also and the service is very good. Nothing beats pho on a cold winter day, I would definitely recommend to everyone. read more

Pho Le Lai - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great Pho. Never a bad meal. Lovely owners always a pleasure to visit. Asian cusine neber disappoints.

After craving for some pho (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) for quite some times we decided to settled in at this place . I've orders the pho dac biet which usually is the special because it comes with everything . But I wasn't too happy because the soup was plain . I had to add a little more ingredients into it to try and make it taste better . We've also ordered the summer rolls for appetizer and wasn't impressed because it was small and stubby not the typical size you usually get at other restaurants . It looked like a family run business because there were only one person taking everybody's orders. It was clean except for where they've seated us . I sat by the window and there were bunch of dead flies . Gross! read more

Pho Le Lai - #58 Pho dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Excellent Pho at an excellent price! The large soups are enormous and so tasty. I frequently get #61, which has beef brisket. It's the perfect comfort food and a quick meal. The taro smoothie and red bean smoothie next door is also super good. Highly recommend stopping here if you're in the neighborhood! read more

Pho Le Lai - #61 - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I don't usually ever write Yelp reviews, but this place really just left a bad taste in my mouth. Cleanliness is a problem here. My boyfriend and I found a dead fly among the condiments sitting at our table. We tried to tell our waiter, but he literally brought us our food and and made a complete u-turn somewhere else... I ordered the broken rice dish. The egg/meat loaf was spongy and had a piece of hair on it. It was weirdly drenched with water when I pressed on it with the back of my fork. The shredded pork tasted spoiled and cold. My order of broken rice dish did not come with fish sauce (?), I had to ask for it on the side. The only thing I enjoyed on that dish was the fried egg on top of my rice... and enjoyed is a strong word for it. My boyfriend ordered pho. We agreed that the broth was pretty watered down and nothing spectacular. I would not return here again. read more

What I had experience here today which is horrible .I had an order of pork chop over rice to go and a noodle soup eat here. Then I found a fly was floating in my soup. Then I waved to my waiter and told him what I see. He got shacked and asked me if I want another bowl. I rejected it and ask for the check. 5 minutes after a lady came to me ask me if anything was okay. And I told her what was in my soup. She apologized and gave me the full bill check. Food wasn't good even the customer service. I was gonna go to Saigon Adams Ave, right next to KFC. And I was in a rush picked the one close to me... boom!!! Man!! What a day!You all need to watch out and speak up if things happen like this. You just gonna take advantage on you if you been silence. read more

Pho Le Lai - There is fly in my shop. I waved to my waiter, he just ignored me for a bite then came to me. omgggggg. I used to like this place. No more. - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The restaurant was empty for the 20 minutes I was in. It's probably the worst pho I have ever tried. The broth was bland and had a weird bitter taste afterward. There was literally three pieces of beef and couple tripes in the noodle soup. Definitely my first time and last time eating here. read more

Pho Le Lai - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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It's great to have delicious pho so close to home! I shop at the supermarket next door quite often, so it's nice to have this place nearby to grab a quick bite. The inside is simple and not overdone with decor - just comfortable. The staff is always very sweet and they provide excellent service every time. Like most good pho joints, the broth is rich and the prices are lean. For a little over $7, you can get a heaping bowl of comforting pleasure that's good enough to last two meals. I couldn't tell you much about the other menu items, because the beef tripe & eye round pho is what keeps me coming back. If you're in the area, or even if you aren't this place is definitely worth your time. read more

Really good place in Mayfair to get pho! It's cheap, simple, and delicious! The workers are also super nice! I would definitely go again when I'm craving pho in the area! read more

Great pho. They have a 15.00 credit card limit. Waiter was very judge mental when you asked questions about the menu.

My favorite pho place in Northeast Philly! We order from there or go there at least twice a month for the past 6 yrs. They have seen our two daughters grown from newborns to toddlers. Delicious pho and great service. read more

It's a true hole in the wall inside a shopping center with an Asian market attached to the Pho spot . However don't let the exterior fool you , the food here is very fairly priced , portioned big , and DELICIOUS ! The staff is friendly and caring , I eat here at least once a week( or at least try to ) I always get the Pho or the broken rice , both to die for . If you're craving Pho go to this spot !! read more

Finally an awesome Vietnamese restaurant near northeast Philly!!! I love this place because the food is authentically Vietnamese (unlike Pho Palace on Bustleton Ave), and they give you generous portions for a cheap price! Oh and one more "Finally!"....the service is excellent. Unlike MANY Vietnamese restaurants, which I've encountered all over the United States (I used to travel a lot for my job), the servers are attentive and they check in on you to make sure "is everything ok? do you need anything?" Love this place. read more

There aren't too many good spots to grab food in northeast philly. But if you live here or if you're in the area and you're craving a bowl of pho feel free to drop in! I've had their chicken pho, special, BBQ banh mi, special bang mi, spring rolls and summer rolls. My go-to for this pho spot is the chicken pho, it's actually pretty good, the broth is clear and has quite a bit of flavor. They use fresh chicken (with bones). But don't expect a lot of chicken in the bowl, but none the less, still a great option that would hit the spot on a chilly winter day. Their beef pho is solid and the broth is definitely better than some of the other pho options in North philly there is definitely more meat in the beef pho options than the chicken. The spring rolls are good but a little small. Summer rolls aren't that awesome as they put a lot of vermicelli in it making the roll quite bland. Their banh mi are on par but not amazing, mainly because I think the bread they use isn't the most fresh, but still a quick decent sandwich to grab in the area! It has quite a bit of seating and if you do take out just make sure you call ahead because it can be quite busy. read more

I think this place is a hidden gem in northeast Philly. There's not many good Vietnamese restaurants in the area but I think this place is one of them. The pho was great and the price is decent. I would say you're definitely getting a lot of food for the price. I would check out this restaurant if you're looking for Vietnamese food in Northeast philly. read more

Pho Le Lai - Large pho! - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Pretty decent pho close to home...I think I still prefer Pho Saigon but this place is closer to my sister's house, who somehow always talks me into buying her pho. Nothing really distinguishes this pho place from any other I've been to. In fact, I think they all use the same recipe. The service here is lovely, but I do suggest they either get a blender that doesn't sound like a helicopter, or make their smoothies in the back. And there you have it. read more

This place is a favorite spot that me and my friend eat ate at very frequently. The owners are wonderful people and their dishes are just, absolutely amazing! The owner himself serves often ,therefore , the answers to your questions are answered right away ! Anything we've ordered has always been , mind boogling, delicious! The buhn, pho, apps, drinks...everything! They do not have a dessert menu or anything of the such, but since you have to walk through the market to get to the restaurant, you can easily pick up a pastry that is delivered to the market from a local Vietnamese bakery . read more

After all the positive reviews, I decided to try this place. Nice place. Plain and simple decor. Food is great! I had the broken rice with grilled shrimp-very tasty. Also treated myself to the Vietnamese coffee...a little higher in calories, but worth it! Quick service, too. If in the area, by all means give it a try. read more