Friendly staff, good seating area, and yummy phở makes for a great Vietnamese spot in Allentown. Appreciated the broth, fragrant with star anise. Perfect spot for dinner before a show at the nearby stadium. read more

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Looks like a family business. Service is good, and place looks pretty clean. I ordered the beef carpaccio recommended by other Yelpers and it was great! The seasoning is very Vietnamese and I love the fried onion for crunchiness. I do think the beef slices could be thinner to soak up the flavors. Also ordered a banh mi which was delicious. read more

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Stopped here while on a road trip. It's a great place to stop because it's close to the highway and a gas station. The food was great! Very tasty. The portions were very big and prices were reasonable. I also loved how the service was quick so there was very little wait time for the food. The restaurant has nice decor and was very clean, including the bathrooms. Thanks for the great experience, Pho Nom1nal! read more

PHO NOM1NAL - Grilled pork rice dish - Vietnamese Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

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Was visiting family at the hospital and stopped in for some comfort food. Service was very quick and our server was very friendly. We ordered Thai tea and boba with food. Amazing authentic Vietnamese food. Very cozy, and recommend. read more

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Visiting Bethlehem and my son was in the mood for some Pho. Found this place very close to our hotel with decent review so decided to come in. It is located in a strip mall and walking in, not a huge place with maybe about 12 ish tables. We were greeted and serviced right away. I ordered the Pho Special for $16 which is the Pho noodle soup with an assortment of beef variety while my son got the Pho Beef for $14. When they brought out the dish, I would say the portion was generous and while I wish the beef was more on the medium rare side, which is really a minor complaint. My wife got the vermicelli with pork and she enjoyed it. For appetizer, we shared order of spring rolls which came in 3. This is not the usual typical spring rolls that you would find in a Vietnamese place and tasted more so just like a Chinese spring roll. For today's visit, I will give this place a strong 3 stars, and would recommend. read more

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Amazing authentic Vietnamese food!!! Clean and very friendly staff! I'll definitely come back!!!

Ordered summer roll and special pho. Some of the meat on the special pho was discolored. Not sure if it is normal. I did not ended finishing the bowl. Overall, average Vietnamese cuisine. read more

This place is amazing!! Took a visit with my family, treated us like gold our waiter was Taze a very nice young man. Everything was nice and clean! Food was delicious. We will definitely be visiting again! read more

This place is my go-to in Allentown. Fast, fresh, and friendly this place has tasty Pho and a simple cool atmosphere. I love coming here when travel for work because I know it's going to be good and it's consistent every time. Also, the staff is always super friendly and welcoming. I'll be back for sure. read more

PHO NOM1NAL - Vietnamese Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

I was visiting Allentown for my kid's school and decided to grab some Vietnamese food nearby. Since I was dining alone, I placed a to-go order for their special pho with brisket and also added summer rolls. I expected the broth wouldn't be piping hot by the time I got to my hotel (it's only a 10-minute drive), but it was colder than I thought it would be. The noodles were slightly undercooked and stuck together, making them hard to separate, especially with the lukewarm broth. There was no way to properly loosen them up. To make things worse, I opened the bag at the hotel and realized they didn't include chopsticks or even a fork. I ended up washing the plastic fork I had used the day before just to eat. Not ideal. I love pho, and I was hoping this could be a spot I'd recommend to my son, who's also a big fan. But unfortunately, I can't say I'd recommend it based on this experience. read more

We ordered the special pho and grilled pork over rice. The broth is good but they don't give a lot of rice noodles. Overall I wouldn't call the pho phenomenal, it was just alright. The grilled pork had little flavor and was kind of disappointing. For appetizers we got the chicken wings and spring rolls. The chicken wings were so flavorless I couldn't eat more than one and this made me really sad because I love chicken wings. I think they need to toss them in more sauce or something because they were not that enjoyable. The service was okay, they didn't check on us at all after serving the food. The inside is small but fits quite a few tables comfortably. I liked the natural lighting coming in from the windows. read more

PHO NOM1NAL - Chicken wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

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This place is absolutely amazing! I've been here multiple times and have never been disappointed. It's cozy and the staff great. I don't live in the area but whenever I'm nearby this is my go to spot! I'm just not a fan of the chicken wings but overall great. read more

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1sr visit had pho chk soup very good. 2nd visitvhad pork mi over cooked, to vhewy,stuck in my teeth like bark. Veg all good. I'll give it 3rd try hopefully better. Meat should be tender ​ read more

Really great Pho. Pho dac biet for me. Pho Ga for her. Spring rolls too. This place is a top notch spot for pho. And only a 1/2 mile from home. Service was quick and friendly. I also think the wood on the wall and hanging from the ceiling is pretty creative!! read more

To preface, the service was good and the staff were nice. I've eaten Vietnamese food hundreds times in places like Vancouver, Amsterdam, Philly, NYC, etc, so I know what to expect. I tried the "grilled" chicken and rice platter. For starters, the combo didn't come with the traditional spring roll (chả giò) which was a huge disappointment, and the chicken was tough and chewy. You could tell it was made days prior, and there were no grill marks in sight and the meat was cold. I've had this dish countless times, and you expect freshly grilled pork or lemon grass chicken, and this was not it. It was gross. Paid $16 for old chicken, a scoop of rice, and 2 slices of cucumber, what a rip off!!! Pho broth was bland, and the other food we tried was subpar. $100 lunch for a family of 4 and it was gross. Won't ever be back! read more

Hello! I ordered the special pho. The food was extremely fresh, the broth was lacking in flavor slightly, it needed more depth. Also I prefer the sliced meat and accoutrements being added by myself rather than them being added for me. The Thai tea bubble tea was awesome! Seemed like the meat portions were on the smaller side. That being said, the place was wonderfully clean. The server was probably one of the nicest people I have ever met. He also let us know that he is basically COD royalty top 250, so if any of you gamers want an autograph. read more

Absolutely the best pho I've ever had. Drove over an hour just to try this place and was blown away. The service phenomenal. Very clean establishment. Back to the food. Ordered the combination pho and their portion size was excellent. The summer rolls were very fresh and tastes so good. Their peanut sauce is like no other tasty tasty. Their mango smoothie was made with fresh mango. Worth the drive. LETS GO!! read more

Only been here for take-out, but the pho dishes are way above excellent. There are five kinds as well as the Pho Bac Diet (a combo of many proteins) to choose and the portion is more than enough for one meal. Eye round is my favorite. Quick service. read more

We love Pho Nominal! Eat here at least once every two weeks. The broth is delicious and portion size is large. Service is fast and friendly.

I had to update my review. I tried their pork Vermicelli entree. It was amazing! Another great meal!! :-) read more

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Your pho can be phenomenal but I can find better places to eat if the staff has "don't care" attitude towards a customer. Here's our experience: we are on somewhat of a schedule on a roadtrip so we call ahead to find out 1. If they are even open 2. If I can place an order ahead. We call a few different times, starting at noon all the way to 4pm when we actually arrive. Line is always busy so I assume it's off, possibly not open. Ok, first thing I see when I arrive is someone on the phone. Huh. So I mention to the staff, and they reply in a flat, dry tone, "That's weird. What can I get you." Honestly - if they showed even a bit of empathy, I probably would have let this all slide. But I got a bit worked up given I was trying this for 4 hours. I order anyway, sucking up my anger issues. They're completely empty and I had better things to do than wait for something I didn't need to in the first place so I ask if they can bring the takeout to our car to us to avoid the wait. The staff has the "are you kidding me" face imo but says with a shrug "sure." Ok, I think I should be appreciative but it's questionable at the same time. However, I will also acknowledge too I made a mistake but letting staff know that one of them should not have cilantro as my dad has the cilantro tastes like soap gene that I fortunately did not inherit. I go back inside and ask (though I'm sure we all hate each other now) and staff say it's already being packed so there's no choice but to pick it out ourself. Well, okay, I thought - here's another to this whole experience. But then the other staff pops out of the kitchen and says "for both?" So yes, after some extra more sour looks we got what we wanted. If all you care about is the food, yes it was delicious. Very good pho and seafood spring rolls as someone who isn't too well versed in Vietnamese cuisine. I am a passing by tourist so maybe I'm not important. But really, the attitude? read more

First time customer! I'm pretty sure I will Be going back tomorrow! Everything we ordered was awesome! Great service and food! read more

Excellent food and big soups, fast service and pleasant relaxed atmosphere. Conveniently located with plenty of parking

I went here with my family on a recommendation since my favorite pho spot unfortunately burned down. I ordered pho with round eye and a Vietnamese iced coffee. I typically go to Pho Bowl in Bethlehem since it's much closer for me. The beef pho at these two places is almost identical. Very run of the mill, but tasty nonetheless. I wish they would both provide small dipping bowls for hoisin and sriracha, but that's just splitting hairs. The coffee left a bit to be desired in my opinion. It tasted a bit old and bitter for my liking. I ended up chugging it to get it out of the way and ordered a water for my meal. It was a little confusing upon entering. There was no one waiting to seat my family, but there were two employees behind a register. I went up to them thinking I was expected to place my order there, like some restaurants do, but they seemed annoyed and said someone will be over to wait on us. Service was a bit slow, but our server was very polite. The restaurant is in a strip mall and the inside was nothing special. It was very clean though, which is always nice. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. But if I was in the area, or if it was the closest to home, I would definitely be in whenever I wanted Vietnamese food. Solid place. read more

Very clean and quick service. Limited menu but everything is done perfectly. I have had pho, carpaccio, fried rice, wings, summer rolls.

This is one of the best pho restaurants around. If you're looking for good Pho I would totally recommend coming here. Everything is phenomenal. The service is pretty good. And the atmosphere is what it is, but I wouldn't really go all out and say the atmosphere is great but I'm giving it five stars because I'm really happy with the service and the food and the people that come in there. Overall, the experiences really good. read more

Located in a strip mall, there are plenty of spaces to park. The restaurant was clean both times I was there and the service was quick and pleasant. I paid $17 for a bowl of pho with meatballs, so it's a bit on the expensive side for a bowl of pho. I've eaten at a lot of pho restaurants all over the country and here's my breakdown: Bowl size (S,M,L): M (Only one size available) Bean sprouts, jalapeño, mint quantity: Very good Broth taste: Not clear as it's supposed to be as seen in my photo, but still tastes good Rice noodle amount: Good Price: Expensive for M size pho I know supply prices have increased but I've taken that into consideration from recently eating at other pho establishments. Unsure about prices on the other items, but the price for pho is definitely expensive here. I would still recommend giving this establishment a try, especially since the different pho restaurants are so spread out in the Lehigh Valley. read more

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The customer service was very good - very polite. - Vietnamese coffee which was nice and strong but premixed condensed milk (would have preferred to add my own condensed milk for sweetness) - Eggrolls - expensive and taste exactly like the frozen ones in the grocery market - the same size too (small thin ones) - WOULD NOT RECOMMEND   - Pho - Lots of broth which is nice and taste was good but nothing stellar - Vermicelli - Not bad I enjoyed it - Most of the items are overpriced for the portion size and taste. Nothing stood out as stellar but the service was quick and polite. Don't think there are many local pho places in the area so not a bad place to go for a quick pho fix Food: 3.5/5 Price: 3/5 Service: 5/5 read more

Ordered the pork over rice, so good! Lots of meat and it was seasoned very well. Good helping of rice and veggies. Comes with a fried egg, fish sauce, fried onions and ground peanuts. The portion was pretty large, but it was so tasty I ate it in one sitting. Can't wait to try some of there other dishes! read more

PHO NOM1NAL - Pork over rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Perfect place to try pho if you never had it before, choices on menu were non-Asian friendly cuts of meats. That being said, if you are more adventurous, the protein offered are not the best. Pho was good, not outstanding but a good basic beef broth. Oddly enough they had Bo Tai Chanh as an appetizer. This is rarely on menu as it's Vietnamese raw beef ceviche. I had to try it and surprisingly, it's one of the best ones I had. read more

PHO NOM1NAL - Vietnamese Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

This was my first time coming to this restaurant. I am a pho lover and been to many places in the Lehigh Valley. The ambience and service is great, but the pho was plain. It tasted like dishwasher water which it surprised me since this place has many good reviews. I wouldn't recommend this place for people who actually enjoy pho. Again, the service was excellent. read more

High quality food. Everything we had from the spring rolls to carpaccio was phenomenal. Try the traditional Pho. It is worth the trip. Portions are great. Not sure why the complaints regarding portion are being said. There is not much ambiance in terms of lighting. This is not the place that you come to for a romantic experience. If you would like good food and interesting, eclectic music, this is certainly worth the try. Service was timely. Respectful and pleasant. No reason to avoid for service. A++ read more

Found this spot on Yelp as we were coming from vacation and had no expectations on the food. The decor was really nice and has a modern touch. We ordered spring rolls and pho. The pho was soo good! it was truly one of the best bowls of pho I've ever tried. This place is far from me but I would 100% come back just to eat here! Wish them nothing but success! read more

PHO NOM1NAL - Brisket pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Okay so I have a confession: I COME HERE EVERY WEEK NOW! Pho: it's good. It's legit. it reminds me of home when I was younger and going to have pho with my parents. Pho is where I learned to use chopsticks. Pho is where I learned to try everything at least once. Finding pho in Allentown is very special to me because it's like finding a piece of home. Their banh mi is perfect. I love their dac biet and their baguette roll is so fresh. Their vegetables are fresh and crunchy like it's suppose to be. Their weekend special bo kho is UGHHH so good. I like mine with the baguette but that beef though is melt in your mouth DIVINE. Che ba mau: I haven't had this in YEARS but it's just how I remember it. Vietnamese coffee: YUP. ITS LEGIT. I've had "Vietnamese coffee" at other Asian places and okay, making Vietnamese coffee in a French press is not Vietnamese coffee. You need the phin, condensed milk, and Nguyen coffee or Cafe du Monde coffee. There's more I could say but go check them out and see for yourself. They're going to have banh xeo soon! Mike is the best but don't tell him that :D (Hi Mike!) read more

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Nice place for Vietnamese foods. Interior is well-decorated with a modern feel, nice, bright and clean. Staff is friendly. Foods are quite good but portions are much smaller than I would normally get elsewhere. So far we've tried Pho, vermicelli dishes (vermicelli dishes look like a half-size), fresh spring rolls and egg rolls. But the flavors are good. Wish they could up their portion more, I'm usually 80% full when I eat here, had to order some appetizers to add to the meals. I would have given them 5 stars if the food portions are normal size. We would easily spend $40+ for lunch to be full here and that's a bit more than we'd like so we don't come here to often. read more

Second time here. Must come more often. Wanted to try the wings. They were amazing!! read more

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If you want PHO, this is the place. Kind helpful and fast service. The food was taste and delicious. I've been back several times trying several items in the menu. All good read more

This place is a little hole in the wall I can say.. It's a true gem. The food here really lives up to its name and its totally worth the stop if you are in the area. Place is small, however take out is also available if needed. read more

PHO NOM1NAL - Vietnamese Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Brisket and Round Steak Pho were both good. I like my soup very hot, only improvement would be to serve soup hotter. Shrimp Fried Rice was good, could have used more salt. Mango Fried Rice was good. Service was also outstanding. read more

Great place for excellent Pho! Great atmosphere. Very clean. Great wait staff, very friendly and efficient.