This place is the truth. Just went for the first time and ordered my 3 "go to" dishes. Summer fresh rolls, bun, and spicy steak salad. Authentic flavor, great service, calm atmosphere. 100% across the board. Thank you for existing!! read more

Not only the best pho but best Vietnamese cuisine I've ever had. 100% worth the price.

It is located in a pretty convenient plaza in Schenectady. A lot of parking spots around the restaurant. We came as a party of six and got seated pretty fast, even though some friends arrived late. The menu has a lot of options. We got the summer roll as appetizer, but you can only select one protein. I used to be spoiled by summer roll with shrimp and pork by default, so this is a bit like a bummer when we can only do shrimp. Then two of us got the dry pho, I got mine with the roasted pork chop. They didn't even tell me or ask me whether it's ok to swap the rice noodles to rice when they ran out of them. Mine came with the rice instead of rice noodles, what a surprise lol. Regardless, the pork chop is the silver lining. It tastes great, even next day after reheated as leftover. The overall service is super duper slow though on a Saturday night. We were almost exhausted from waiting for our food to come. read more

Pho Van’s - It was supposed to be the roasted pork dry pho but they ran out of noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Schenectady, New York

A wonderful lunch.....nice bowl of fresh pho on a chilly day. Fantastic service....wide menu. Pleasant dining area. Hope to return soon. read more

A friend and I visited Pho Vans for a Saturday night dinner adventure. It wasn't as busy as I would have expected for a Saturday but I had made a reservation anyway just in case. Other than the service being incredibly slow, I believe we waited 45 minutes just to get our appetizers, the servers were very kind and accommodating. The food when we did get it was very tasty indeed! We ordered many different things and didn't dislike a single thing. Everything was very fresh and well seasoned. I have to especially recommend the pork spring rolls and the tarro smoothie! Oh my goodness that smoothie! The ambience was also very nice and modern. I think it would be a great date spot. They wouldn't dream of kicking you out early to turn the table for the next sitting. Try this exciting spot and enjoy a delicious trip to Vietnam! read more

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My wife and I come here pretty regularly and it ALWAYS hits the spot. We mainly get the pho and spring rolls and we have never had a bad experience. Staff is always incredibly friendly and provides the best service. We brought family here from out of town and they were very impressed with the food and can't wait to come back the next time they visit. read more

Pho Van’s - We've been coming here since they opened this location. Now we have two little ones that are quickly becoming pho vans fans! - Vietnamese Near Me - Schenectady, New York

One of my go-to spots. Cozy and quiet little interior with entertainment and great food. Not to mention the service is amazing. We got our food as soon as we ordered it, hot and fresh. The pho had a great depth of flavor and the chicken was savory and juicy. They also have free candy at the front. 100% would recommend for anyone visiting town, looking to hangout, or people who don't like loud spaces in general. read more

Currently the best Pho in the region, and I have tried many! My friend ordered a Pineapple Smoothie and she said it tasted amazing and that it was made with fresh pineapple. Quick friendly service too! read more

Love it! The people, the food, the atmosphere! Food we tried Spicy beef noodle Combination meat noodle Vegetarian with rice noodles and steamed tofu Tofu summer rolls Mango, strawberry and taro shakes. Everything delicious 7/24/24 back again super yummy. Tried the beef over rice and fish pho and durian smoothie yummy. read more

Pho Van’s - Fish pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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Drove here from quite a ways, drawn in by the good reviews and lack of other good pho options nearby. Yelp and Google listed it as open. Upon arriving, we found a closed restaurant and a sign saying they were closed for the summer. They closed the place and left town without updating any of their info online. Infuriating, and all other options further from here than where we were before. read more

We are obsessed. Best pho in the region. Ingredients are always fresh and the quality is top notch every time.

This is a welcome addition to the restaurants in Schenectady/Rotterdam. Pho Van's is also the second restaurant in the area created by the proprietors of Van's (307 Central Avenue, Albany). As its name implies, this restaurant focuses on pho (pronounced "fuh"), a Vietnamese rice noodle soup. I didn't go for the usual this time, but I did have appetizers to go. The first was Cha Gio Chien (Fried Pork & Shrimp Spring Rolls - 4 per order). The filling of the spring rolls is comprised of minced pork, shrimp, carrots, onions, and rice vermicelli which is then wrapped in rice paper and deep fried. The rolls are served with lettuce, mint, and cucumber. My order also came with quick pickled carrots and radish. The sauce is nuoc mam - fish sauce, water, sugar, and citrus. I think the best way to eat these spring rolls is to wrap one in a torn piece of lettuce with your fresh and pickled veg, dip it in sauce, devour. The second was Goi Dau Khuon (Tofu Salad). The menu describes it as "sliced fried tofu, cabbage, basil, carrots, scallions, and crushed peanuts served with nuoc mam chai sauce (vegetarian sauce)." Fried tofu might not sound appetizing but it is palatable. It has that satisfying texture of a French fry - crunchy outside/soft inside. If you are familiar with Japanese Agedashi Dofu, the preparation of the tofu will be familiar, just flatter. The fried tofu was served on a mound (think small hill) of finely shredded cabbage and various vegetables. Interestingly, the peanuts were placed in a small container which were then placed inside the take-out box. Nice touch, if you happen to have a nut allergy or dislike peanuts. Also, to me, there's a hint of liquid smoke to the vegetarian nuoc mam chai...and a lot of dissolved sugar. Although these were ordered off the appetizer menu, about $10 and $12 dollars respectively, the portion sizes were big. In fact, I could only eat one appetizer for dinner. Both dishes were done very well. GBD (golden, brown, delicious) doneness for the fried items, not sodden with oil. The fresh and pickled vegetables served to lighten the meal and the nuoc mam gave bright, sweet acidity to the dishes. Vietnamese food, c'mon, Anthony Bourdain craved this stuff. I hope this restaurant stays around a while. read more

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Love this spot. Always went to Albany location but this is closer and has parking lot which is a plus. Smaller menu but has all the favorites. My husband and I both had Phó and it was the perfect dish for a cold night. Service was quick and owner was super nice. Cute place inside and modern. Will be back! read more

Pho Van’s - Phó - Vietnamese Near Me - Schenectady, New York

We had the spring rolls and they were amazing. The pho my husband had and the salmon meal I had were simply delicious! The waiter was very helpful when helping us decide what to get since this was our first time here. Quiet on a Saturday night but we also went at 4:30 and it was very cold outside. Definitely will be back again. Can't wait to try their other dishes! read more

Oh my God I am so happy this place is in Rotterdam. I live in Niskayuna and we have been traveling to other places to have some great Vietnamese pho vans is so close and super super good. Try the pho soup or the half spring crispy chicken! read more

My boyfriend and I came here for Valentine's day dinner and it was amazing. The service was great and inside was very clean. We both ordered the chin pho which was absolutely delicious!! Definitely recommend this place if you're craving some vietnamese cuisine!! read more

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Second time at this location and the food was excellent both times. The beef broth is so flavorful in the pho. This time I ordered grilled salmon with ginger, perfect cooked and so tasty. Hubby has ordered yellow curry with chicken both times and raves about it. The portions are big and keep nice for warming for the next day's lunch. I am not giving 5 stars because the chairs are a bit uncomfortable and the atmosphere lent itself more to the prior establishment that was a cafe. Service was good and quick. We are fortunate not to have to travel 20 minutes to the original location anymore. read more

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Very welcoming- I dine alone when I work and Luke took me in and showed me the great place - I sat at the bar and it was great!! I will be back to explore some more- read more

Pho Van’s - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Schenectady, New York

As a fan of Vietnamese Pho soup I always had to drive to Colonie or Albany to find a restaurant that serves this delicious dish. Well that all changed when I visited Pho Van's in Rotterdam. Located right on Hamburg St with plenty of parking. Only caveat is that right now they're cash only. That will change, but it's good to know ahead of time. The staff is super friendly and the interior of the restaurant was clean and charming. We ordered our food to go, and it was beautifully packaged. The noodles were kept separate from the broth so as not to get mushy. The portions were very generous and the price was reasonable. Now down to the food! I ordered my soup with little beef meatballs, and my son ordered the plain noodle. As an appetizer we ordered the egg rolls. The soup was HEAVENLY!!!!! The broth was aromatic and not overpowering. Included was a small container or a shiracha and one of a sweeter flavoring. You can adjust the flavor to suit your tastes. As I mentioned they kept everything separate so I could add as many or few noodles as I wanted. The vegetables were fresh and nicely crisp. The meatballs were a great compliment to the dish as well. The egg rolls were a taste sensation! You get four small egg rolls that are pack with flavor. There is a dipping sauce to accompany them, but they honestly didn't need anything else. The veggies that accompanied them were nicely cut and delicious! If you are on the fence about Vietnamese cuisine jump off it and head to Pho Van, you won't be disappointed. read more

Pho Van’s - Egg Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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Dangerously close to my house- I'll be there often! Love the downtown spot but enjoyed this new place even more. Gracious service; he's so kind. Perfectly sized menu with vegetarian choices. My favorite hot chilies on the table. I had the Bun fresh tofu rolls - huge!! And very very fresh! I have enough for lunch tomorrow. Owner gave me extra sauce to go. Trying the Pho Chay next time!! Good parking, outdoor seating possibilities. Wow!! I'm super excited!! read more

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Finally got to the new Pho Vans Vietnamese restaurant in Rotterdam. Pictures don't do it justice. Forgot to take a picture of the spring rolls because they were so good we dug right in! Husband got the spicy chicken with lemongrass (right pic) and I got the crispy half chicken (left pic). The presentation was beautiful, the food was steaming hot and the flavors were exceptional. The spicy chicken was so tender and the perfect amount of spice. My crispy chicken was also tender, very crispy and the sauce with the white rice...delicious! I want to go back asap and try one of the other beautiful looking dishes coming out. It's cash only right now. They do take reservations. Service was good, atmosphere is simple, prices reasonable, you can't go wrong. I'd only had Vietnamese food once before and couldn't really remember it but I am now a big fan! read more

Pho Van’s - Spicy lemongrass chicken with white rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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This is a decent and family owned Vietnamese pho place in the capital region. Food is tasty and authentic, the broth is balanced between saltiness ( fish source ) and sweetness. The service is decent, the waitress was friendly but does not speak English. The only complaints that i have are portion and price. The portion is small and reduced compared to other pho restaurants in the area. $17 for a bowl of pho is definitely on the high side. Also 4 spring rolls for $10. read more

Everything was super fresh and great quality. The duck had so much meat on it and the beef was super tender and juicy. Also got the ca phe sua da which is vietnamese iced coffee. Amazing place! read more

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Nice place the tofu pho was as good as any other I've had and the spring rolls were a delight.

We eat here often and the food and service are always excellent! We have been to both locations in Albany and Rotterdam. Highly recommend for great Vietnamese food. read more

Food was excellent. Attentive service , and generous portions . Price was comparable to other similar restaurants

The guy is really nice! Food is authentic and left my belly full! Restaurant was empty read more

Pho Van’s - full pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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Excellent food, very clean, tasty authentic Vietnamese food. Definitely as good as anything in NYC . This new local business deserves our business. read more

I moved to Schenectady from Brooklyn NY, and I'm sure you all know nothing compares to NYC food. Van's is by far a GEM in the entire upstate region. Being a foodie for authentic Asian cuisine, this is the place where I eat regularly; weekly. I get take out often and it would last me 3 meals. By far the best. Flavor, service, price, quality, it's here. Just go, you'll probably see my husband and I. read more

This place was ok. The pho is good and the people are nice. I don't think our server spoke English though. And they charge for extra sauce. That's ridiculous! read more

Finally a great Vietnamese in Schenectady!! Pho is great as well as other offerings. Highly recommend!

Food is ok I got spring rolls w grill pork is a decent portion but overall w a grill pork Bun was 33 dollars which is a bit up there in price service was good ambiance seems good as well a parking lot is a plus read more

Absolutely incredible! I've been wanting to try Van's Albany location for years, but have never made it. When I saw they opened a Rotterdam location, I was thrilled! My husband and I went last night and were beyond impressed. The ambience inside and out are great. I was not expecting outdoor seating so I was thrilled about that. It's pretty shady at dinner time because there's a big tree that blocks the sun and I imagine the umbrellas work well at lunch time. The food was outstanding, so flavorful and so much attention to detail. For example, the garnishes on the plate for the fried spring rolls were delicious pickled veggies- I didn't expect to be obsessed with the garnish! The prices may seem a bit high, but it's only because the portion sizes are enormous. I'm currently eating the second half of my pho for lunch as I write this! My husband even had a full meal's worth leftover of his curry and he usually clears his whole plate when we go out to eat. Also, they have excellent vegan options! Service was perfect- speedy and friendly! What an incredible addition to Rotterdam and the Schenectady area! read more

New location is fresh and quality is great. Staff are always quick and friendly. Parking lot is a plus.