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Pho Van

4.5 (163 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese
Open • 10:00 am - 7:30 pm

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Rare Steak Pho, Assembled Later at Home and Split
Jason P.

Pho Van has been on my Try List for a few months. I recently had lunchtime errands nearby, so I called ahead for take out. I ordered Rare Steak Pho (packed to mix at home), the Van Special Fried Rice, a Steak Banh Mi, fried egg rolls and Natural Rice Wrapper Vegetable and Vermicelli Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce Dip. I shared all of this with my family at home. We were very impressed with Pho Van's food. The Pho Broth was awesome, especially considering I assembled the pho a few hours later for dinner. Pho Van is definitely in play as a top Pho spot in CT. We ate the rest of the food 30 minutes later for lunch. The fried rice, with a substantial mix of sausage, shrimp, beef, pork etc., was up there with CT's best fried rice too. Full of stuff and flavor. The Banh Mi and Rolls were also very good. The inside was more functional than nice, but it's definitely fine to eat there. Service was good. I'll definitely return for a dine in experience. 4.5 Stars

Pho Tai Bo Vien
Jimmy N.

Pho Van is a hidden gem. Truly authentic Vietnamese. Pho has so much flavor, delicious broth is something you have at a Vietnamese grandma's place. The meat to noodle ratio can be worked on, but that's just being picky. Otherwise, highly recommended.

Hu tieu
Larry C.

This place in my option is the best Vietnamese restaurant in Connecticut. They serve dishes that aren't common in other restaurants such as banh xeo, bo ne, and bbh! Their broths are superior! Must try

Briana A.

Best pho place around , the Owner is very nice. I work down the road and love to get take out on my lunch once in a while . The beef sandwich and Thai tea is my go to! You won't be disappointed . Very spacious and clean place .

BÀNHs XEO -- Vietnamese crepe filled with bean sprouts and wrapped in the lettuce with mint & fresh veggies
L M.

This restaurant located near Amazon doesn't look fancy, but the takeout traffic here is hopping! We chose to dine in and our server was great, patiently answering our questions and making suggestions. Always a huge fan of BÁNH MÌ (sandwich) because of the sweet and savory flavors and textures of the crunchy daikon radish, pickled carrots, cucumber, cilantro and sliced fresh jalapeños, I found the chicken BÁNH MÌ here did not disappoint. My taste buds were dancing from the combination of flavors!! The BÀNH XEO (Vietnamese crepe made with rice flour batter and filled with bean sprouts) was fun to try, eating a piece of the crispy crepe wrapped in a lettuce leaf with the mint & fresh veggies and dipped in fish sauce. It was a little greasy but we still enjoyed it. Again... the crunch of those fresh veggies! The BUN Vermicelli was good, as well as the fried rice I ordered to go. The container felt like it weighed about 5 lbs! When you visit, do not forget to top off your meal with SINH TÒ TRẢI CÂY (Creamy Bubble Tea). The Mango and Taro are simply amazing!

To the left, the inside of the undercooked crêpe, and on the left the outside of the burnt crêpe. I waited 45 minutes for this.
Deborah W.

I am a longtime customer and have loved Pho Van over the years. Lately, however, I have had a different experience. I ordered takeout. I called at 6:42 p.m. I waited almost an hour from the time that I called until the time that my order was ready. I was told 25 minutes on the phone. When I got home, I found that my crêpe was burned on the outside and raw on the inside. This is the second time that I've had an issue here lately. I think the family needs to consider that they need additional help.

Goi Cuon Thit Nuong (Grilled Pork Spring Roll w/ Peanut Sauce)

Was looking for some Vietnamese food to comfort myself after getting off a long flight and I knew I had to come down to Pho Van not only because it was conveniently close to the airport but because I noticed that it was run by a sweet older Vietnamese couple. Upon arrival, the parking lot is super spacious and the restaurant was relatively easy to find. Just look for the Pho Van signage and you'll enter a set of doors, then you'll see a second set of doors located on your right. Immediately upon entry, the bells chime and you see the illustration on the whiteboard which asks guests to be patient with the service since they don't have much if any support staff. I was seated immediately as I came around 6:30pm on a Monday and was the only guest in the entire restaurant but it looked like they were busy with to-go orders. The table layout and paper menus align with what you'd expect from a traditional Vietnamese restaurant. You could also notice that the entire restaurant is very organized and clean. - Goi Cuon Thit Nuong (Grilled Pork Spring Roll) - It came with two rolls and the pork had a nice char to it. Not the most tender pork I've had but it's a satisfying appetizer paired with the peanut sauce. - Com Suon, Bi Cha, Trung (Rice with Pork Chop, Shredded Pork Skin, Egg Loaf, and Fried Egg) - This dish comes with regular steamed rice not broken rice in case that matters to anyone. The pork chop was nicely cooked and had a nice balance between lean and fattiness. Eggloaf was flavorful and not too try. Fried egg was perfectly crisp while still being runny. Portion is also huge! Is Pho Van perfect? Maybe not. But for the area, price, and taste, you can't complain. Bonus points for it being a literal mom and pop business. Service may be a bit slow but please remember that it's just an older couple trying to run the entire restaurant operation by themselves. I would definitely come back to support them because Pho Van deserves as much business as possible.

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4 years ago

Obsessed with their pork bahn mi. Phos are also really good! I always go back to get the same thing and I'm not sick of it yet

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7 years ago

Much better than pho 75, can get alittle pricy.food has good flavor and seems clean. They need to make bo kho though....

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7 years ago

My favorite Pho in CT. Their Summer Rolls and Peanut Sauce is also amazing. Must try if you are a Pho fan!

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Good place to have a quick lunch. Tasty food and very courteous staff. Outdoor seating is also available.

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Food is good but service is very poor boy was nice but only 2 people are working so we have to wait to long for service

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Delicious food with a lot of selection! Loved this place. They have veggie options too.

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8 years ago

Excellent food, fast and friendly service. It is great to have a Pho restaurant in Windsor.

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8 years ago

Such good pho and half the price of the east Hartford one!!! Large menu and always quick :)

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8 years ago

Got the chicken egg noodle pho with shrimp and a thai ice tea. Was pretty good, large serving cheap price, clean place. Will come back

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7 years ago

The best Pho place in Windsor, CT. Great variety of food and amazing spring rolls. Favorite place to go for some great soup.

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8 years ago

Solid Pho on Day Hill - I'll take it! Small operation, decent quality, bold flavors, fast, inexpensive - I will be visiting often.

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Yes, unless it's a contact allergy

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