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    Phovana

    4.1 (169 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Thai
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    PHOVANA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Vegetable Pho
    Emily S.

    Food was 5/5. My only complaint is that we ordered Jasmine tea and we never received it. I ordered the Veggie Pho which was delicious, very comforting, noodles were very good. I recommend. Service was a little slow, I assume they're understaffed. Music was kinda loud but bearable. My aunt lost her spoon in her soup roughly 7 times though I didn't have any problems with the spoons. Great place.

    (A1) Goi Cuon (2) Summer rolls
    Moriah K.

    Great summer rolls, the chicken and shrimp are the best I've found in the area. Good authentic flavor and healthy

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    Greg O.

    Their Facebook page says it has new ownership. Menu may have changed slightly but the food is still delicious. Ordered pho for pickup via the website. It was ready within the time window the order confirmation gave.

    Cindy Z.

    been coming here for years , they have a smaller menu now but the flavors are still good. super kind staff and good atmosphere inside. no more hotpot but still generous portions.

    Cơm chiên Thái
    Scott K.

    I had an amazing takeout lunch today Phovana. I ordered Cơm chiên Thái . Which is a tasty beef rice and egg dish, with level 4 hotness. The owner was very friendly i definitely recommend the great Vietnam's cuisine right here in Buffalo/Amherst NY

    Amy A.

    So good! Ordered the Hu Tieu Xao and Pho with meatballs, rare beef and brisket for takeout. Everything was very fresh. I love that the they packed plenty of sauces and sides for the pho- and they even included a disposable soup spoon which was a thoughtful touch!

    Nacho H.

    The pho was delicious! The place is clean and chill. Ingredients were fresh and broth had such a good flavor. The owner is friendly and welcoming. If you are craving pho I would definitely hit this spot up. I travel for work and usually eat pho as it is fast, fresh, and satisfying- this place hit all those keys! I'll be back.

    C1. Bird Nest
    Daviyion J.

    I went for a birthday dinner with friends and all things considered regarding service and wait times, was a good dining experience. For context, we were a large party of 10 people and there appear to be only one server for the entire restaurant while there. So we had delays for getting beverages beyond water and possibly the food but on that I'm not 100% sure if it just takes a while to prep or they were focus on bringing them all that is close together for the entire party. For my main meal, I got the Birdsnest with chicken, which was a dry noodle dish that resembled something of a bird's nest . It was surprisingly flavorful, but did not look very visually appealing. I must say, haha. As an appetizer, I got the steamed bun, which I wasn't a big fan of how it was prepared but that was just my personal preference compared to other ones I've had in the area with the meat cooked differently inside. I also got a mango bubble tea substituted with jellies which was good as well. our server was very diligent, but clearly busy with our group as well as the other customers, so I can't really fault him for how some of the service experience felt especially omce we eventually got some water pitchers to keep on the table so we didn't have to keep asking him for refills.

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    Michael R.

    Very good good! Great experience. Very friendly staff and a lot of room for medium size groups. Clean and warm atmosphere. You need to visit. It's one of Buffalo's "hole in the wall" type places that you should not pass by!!

    Hannah H.

    With all the sickness going around this was everything I needed right now. The customer service was great. I did take out but it's a cute place if you're looking for somewhere to sit down & eat. The pho & Thai tea were perfection.

    Owen R.

    Excellent chicken ga and vegetable pho Waitress was grumpy, but food terrific!! Worth visiting!!

    A2. Fresh Veggie Rolls

    New ownership is amazing! It is so clean inside and the staff are sooooo friendly and welcoming. The food is incredible. We tried multiple dishes/ pho, fresh spring rolls, a tofu rice noodle dish, and pad thai. Everything was very flavorful, the vegetables were fresh and crisp. I am blown away!!!

    Garnish for the pho.
    Anna W.

    If you are looking for a 'pho' around the Buffalo area, you should put Phovana on your map. Pho from Phovana was good. The broth tasted delicious. I paddled through the soup with my spoon like I was on an exciting journey, which I hoped would never end. What a truly comforting meal! Steamy hot with wonderful aroma, my seafood pho put me literally to sleep. The broth was definitely meat based, and it was a bit on the fatty side, but still, I really enjoyed it. The seafood wasn't too great unfortunately. With three overcooked shrimps and a few chewy little scallops I thought they could do a little bit better. I liked the taste and texture of the fish balls and crab sticks which were plentiful. The rings of squid were perfectly cooked, too. My partner's 'pho dac biet', which had all kinds of special beef items, was also very good. I noticed it wasn't as hot and large as my soup, but I didn't hear any complaints. I shared some of my noodles thinking some extra landed in my bowl by mistake. The atmosphere during our visit practically didn't exist. I blame the time because it was between lunch and dinner and we were the only customers from the beginning to the end of our stay.

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    10 months ago

    The wings and Pho were amazing as usual. I haven't had anything bad from here and they were super busy for take out.

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    6 months ago

    Very Lovely place, server was very friendly and thoughtful and the food is so good. Definitely worth a try.

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    1 year ago

    I love their Pho it is so yummy I would order from there again though I have never been inside.

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    Very friendly, new owners are very accommodating! Great meal! Pho soup was very good!

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    Amazing service, quick & very friendly ! Food was fresh, hot & delicious. Had a great time !

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    Absolutely amazing food and service! My parents ordered here for our monthly game day lunch!…read more First off the owner was so nice We wanted a pick up for 11/1145, and he said that be hard as they open at 11, and if 12 would be fine. Of course no problem. We still got there and food was ready by 1145. He told us he came in a little early make sure it was done! How nice was that. He also threw in a free Thai tea drink for us! Which was absolutely delicious. All the food was just packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. We ordered the coconut shrimp. I don't eat shrimp but everyone said it was amazing. Then we also had the crab rangoon, let me tell you by far some of the best I've had. Normally you get a ragoon filled with cream cheese and hardly any crab, this was the opposite. These were plump and fried to perfection filled with tons of crab! For entries we went with the Burnese beef fried rice, Papaya salad, stir fried pork ribs and sesame chicken. Everything was amazing. The papaya salad you have an option to pick your heat level 1 thru 5, we went a two, which he explained was medium. Well the two was spicyyyyy. So depending on your heat sensors, order with caution. For me the heat was perfect, I definitely could not have went any higher, but a few people in the party struggled a bit. My man what an absolute flavor bomb! Loved that the sesame chicken was all white meat! I don't eat ribs but everyone said amazing, it was packaged with potatoes, and I ate some of those, and again, delicious!!!! So glad my parents introduced me to this spot! I'll be back!!

    Took my son here to celebrate his new job and it easily became our new favorite place!…read moreUpon arriving, a young gentleman had us pick our seat, brought menus, and a pitcher of ice cold water. I ordered the namprik pao, my son the kimchi fried rice. Both were fantastic!! Mine was so good I don't know if I could even bring myself to order anything different and I want it again today to be honest! There is a 6% discount when paying cash. Pay at counter (check doesn't come to your table). I'm looking forward to coming back soon!

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