This place is the real deal. One sip and you totally fall in love! I had been searching for the best pho shop and this place easily takes first place. Pho Minh is a no frills, small Vietnamese restaurant in Bloomfield. Paid street parking is available out front and no reservations are required nor recommended. THIS PLACE IS CASH ONLY!!! You've been warned. No worries if you do forget, there is a PNC Bank Branch ATM like 2 blocks away. We opted for the fried spring rolls and they were so good. They were also way larger than normal so it's certainly worth their price. Amazing filling and perfectly crispy. I opted for the pho with flank steak and tripe. The broth is amazing. Noodles perfectly cooked. The portion was so big that I took some home for lunch tomorrow but I wanted to continue eating. This place was my partner's go to pho spot growing up and I was so glad I got to visit for the first time. I cannot wait to return! read more

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Came here right when they opened at 5pm on a Monday. Service was quick and friendly -- the waitress let us pick our table and promptly brought out menus. They have a wide variety of different noodle soups, rices, and vermicillis. I ordered the Pho Dac Biet (Pho Minh Soup), which came with rare beef, beef balls, flank steak, and chicken. The broth was decent -- not the most flavorful I've had, but still satisfying. My partner got the Bun Thang, a vermicelli soup with chicken, egg, pork, and shrimp. Unfortunately, the broth on that one was a bit bland, and the toppings weren't finely shredded. Solid portion size though, since I left very full. The ambiance reminds me of hole-in-the-wall type restaurants - simple, no-frills, and a spot of the locals. Fyi: this place only accepts cash, so come prepared. read more

Phở Minh - Pho dac biet (top) and bun thang (bottom) - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This business have been closed for 5 months now. The facade is empty, interior seen thru the window is dark and empty. No activity.

still good, little pricey for the amount of food tbh. the lady is always fast and food comes out quick. usually not busy inside and no wait for sit down read more

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Came in on a Sunday night for dinner around 6pm. There were no other customers seated inside, but I heard several phone orders for pick up. The place was described by another reviewer as "no frills" and that's absolutely correct. We were greeted immediately upon entering, seated, and brought paper menus. Water and the Thai tea were served in red plastic cups. The Thai tea was delicious; not too sweet. I had the #25 spicy beef and it was definitely spicy! The service was prompt and friendly. The bathroom was small, but clean and had sufficient soap and paper towels. The food seemed authentic to me. read more

Phở Minh - a red plastic cup filled with ice cubes - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pho Minh is back to in person dining, and me and my friend went around 6 PM for dinner. We got the spring rolls which were fresh and delicious and I got a beef pho. The broth was perfectly flavored and light and I appreciated the amount of green onions. Definitely will be back to try other things. Note: this restaurant is cash only read more

Phở Minh - Pho Minh Soup and pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Delicious pho in an unassuming space on Penn in Garfield. The real deal Vietnamese deal. A small bit pricey but well worth it. read more

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One of the better Vietnamese food in Pittsburgh so far. Very small shop but nice atmosphere. The highlight was definitely the banh mi.

The pho was to die for. The service was great, they're cash only but there is an atm down the street. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very family owned, but that's how you know it's gonna be good! read more

This place is currently takeout only. They have really dang good pho. I low key love how they put their noodles and bean sprouts and fixings in ziploc bags for takeout. You get mint, bean sprouts, and lemon with your pho. The pho broth is delicious here and you can tell it is homemade. It doesn't feel too heavy or powerful and is just right! Love that you can get pho with only beef meatballs here since a lot of places here don't do that. They have a lot of pho options. They are currently cash only! read more

Phở Minh - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is definitely a hole in a wall place. However, they do have some of the best Vietnamese food in town. Very authentic flavors. The only catch with this place is that it only accepts cash. It's my favorite go to Vietnamese place. read more

Phở Minh - Pho Minh Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Holy Pho!! Want to get your pho game on strong? Then this is the place for you! The spring rolls are out of this world. I mean mind-blowing! Don't even get me started on the noodles! Beef meatball is my go-to noodle dish. Seriously mouth watering balls with incredible noodles and broth. read more

We ordered carryout pho and fresh spring rolls as a nice way to warm up on a very cold Saturday. Originally, we were going to order from Tram's Kitchen, but as of 1/23/2021, they were still closed for renovations. Undeterred, we decided to try Pho Minh, which was truly delightful in its own way. Pho Minh's menu of soups is extensive, but we stuck to our favorite rare beef pho and added meatballs. The fresh spring rolls were an excellent starter, and I honestly think that on a warmer day, I'd likely want to nosh on just these because they were the essence of cool and refreshing. The dipping sauce was quite good and came garnished with peanuts, which I loved. The pho itself was rich and flavorful. If you're ordering takeout, you'll receive the broth with meats as well as garnishes like your sprouts, Thai basil, and limes, along with a bag of cooked noodles. After a little assembly and customization, you'll have a delicious bowl of pho. I quite pleased and felt immediately cozier. We'll definitely be ordering from Pho Minh again. Hopefully, next time on a day that's warmer than 18 degrees Fahrenheit. read more

Phở Minh - Fresh Spring Rolls with Pork and Shrimp (2) - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Stopped in with a friend for lunch, and I'm so glad we did! The food was delicious-- I got the pho ga (chicken pho). Everything tasted fresh, and we really enjoyed it. Our lunch also came with a pot of tea, which was also great. This restaurant is CASH ONLY! Come prepared. Or if you use PNC, there's an ATM less than a block away. Great food, won't break the bank. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Phở Minh - Pho ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Stopped here for lunch, only because we tried going to Tram's, but they were closed for vacation. The Pho was pretty good. I had the Beef Pho, and my friend had the Chicken Pho. The basil, bean-sprouts, and limes were very fresh and served on a separate plate, so you could add as much or as little as you wanted. I felt that the service needed some improvement, as the server seemed pretty curt with us, and she a little slow to bring us our check even after she saw that we were finished. Otherwise, I thought it was A-OK. Update: Several hours later, I started getting a headache, and I am not exactly sure of the cause, but one of my migraine triggers is MSG. I woke up in the middle of the night with a full-blown migraine, so I cannot say for sure, but it might be that there was MSG in the pho. Sadly, I didn't even think to ask when I ordered for no MSG, as I thought most places stopped using it these days. Again, can't say for sure, but I would caution you to ask if you decide to go, and are allergic to MSG. read more

Phở Minh - Beef Pho (L) & Chicken Pho (R)... - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

** Cash only and a bit sketchy and run down. Recommend pho options... don't get the vermicelli bowls. I've gotten both the pho here as well as the vermicelli bowl with shrimp and pork. The pho was passable, which is why I'm giving it three stars but the vermicelli bowl really wasn't good. The sauce in the vermicelli bowl was way too sweet, and the noodles were extremely bland. The pork was dry as well, and the dried bean sprouts just made the overall taste seem very dry. Cash only is another downside and the place isn't the most clean. I wish Pittsburgh had more pho options :(. (Or good ones at least) read more

Phở Minh - Vermicelli with pork and shrimp - don't recommend - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place is incredible and super delicious for pho. We had it on Saturday night. Please note: Takeout only at the moment. read more

As the previous review stated, Pho Minh is takeout only right now, but with pretty good hours. As a vegetarian I only get a few things, but those few things taste really good. I was getting the tofu soup and tofu spring rolls, then the vermicelli noodles and tofu spring rolls. As of late I am getting the egg noodles and tofu spring rolls. All good. Their current menu, including current prices, is on their Facebook page. You call in, give them your order, and pick it up in about a half hour. As the previous review said, cash only. read more

As a new Pittsburgher, I am on a serious quest for a perfect bowl of pho. Pho Minh was the second restaurant I tried and I was only slightly disappointed because they did not have tendon nor shrimp wrapped with sugar cane But, the shrimp wrapped with beef was definitely a great substitute. The broth was flavorful and I appreciate the large amount of jalapeños and basil, the last place I went gave us 4 leaves, no kidding. Back to my pho, the rare beef was good; wish I had more and the tripe was chewy and plentiful. Next time I'll order extra beef, I mean it's only $4. The price, oh the price made the bowl that much sweeter. It's a comforting bowl of soup, it should range between 7-8.50, not 12-15 (without extras). I'll definitely be back. read more

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We came here on New Year's eve to have one of our favorite dishes pho. Having never eaten here I was excited for what hailed to be a tasty meal per many reviewers. The place was fairly busy but there were still tables available. It's a small front, not very clean looking but sort of what I have come to expect in these old school establishments so it certainly wasn't turning me off. No that didn't happen until later. We were "greeted" by a lady who was a one man band. By greeted I mean confirmed we were people of two and we indeed wanted to sit down. We were pointed to a four top and given menus. Our Hostess, server, and cashier was very curt. This could be for many reasons. Perhaps she was having a bad day, or was overwhelmed with the ¾ full dining room, or flat out hates her job. Maybe it was us. I can't be certain, all I can say is I felt completely ignored and unwelcomed from the time we were seated until we left. As usual when eating Asian we opted for some fresh summer rolls. I also ordered the Pho Dac Biet. I made sure to ask that I receive the traditional add ins of bean sprouts, lime, basil, mint, jalapeno ECT. She brazenly took our order and I asked for 2 waters. She didn't much acknowledge me and left to return with hot tea, which we noticed everyone had so it was complimentary. Ok that's nice and all but I wanted water. We wait a while and our summer rolls come out, and no water. I said again can I please get two waters. She again doesn't acknowledge me and returns with one lukewarm water with a lowly ice cube floating on top. She also slaps down one serving of Pho add in's though two Pho dishes were ordered. I guess here they expect you to share everything? To make matters worse the toppings were sitting in a small pool of water and were simply bean sprouts two wedges of lime, and some basil. I was disappointed that it didn't include additional toppings that many other Vietnamese restaurants offer with their pho, but I also knew saying anything was of no use and could make matters worse. Onto the food. The rolls were poorly wrapped and lacked herbs for my taste though my husband was satisfied. The peanut sauce was a joke and looked like an afterthought. Full size peanuts floating on top of a thick overly sweet sauce. For the pho. It was a good ratio of noodles to broth which is appreciated. I thought in the world of pho's this one ranked about middle of the pack. The price wasn't bad but it really could have had a little more flavor. The broth was somewhat bland and I added hoisin and sriracha from the overly sticky condiment containers left at the table to help it out. It was doable, but mostly I just wanted to leave. My husband always asks for a fork with his pho since he is chopstick challenged but with the less than stellar service he opted to struggle with the chops to avoid approaching the unapproachable server. No sooner did we finish that she dropped the check off and said Happy New Year and walked away. Most definitely the nicest and most scripted thing she said the whole visit. Too bad the pho couldn't bring this review up a star or two. Sadly it wasn't and there will be no repeat visit from us in the new year and years to come. read more

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We like to eat Pho on New Year's Eve so we found this place on Yelp and gave it a try. Parking was easy because it was after 6 and street parking was free. We walked in and it was three quarters full. Not a huge place. We saw a worker towards the back so we walked towards her and she just asked "two"? We said yes and she sat us down at a 4 seater next to the wall. She was the hostess/waitress and she waited on the whole room. She wasn't too friendly. She wasn't mean but she wasn't real approachable. We had to ask for water a few times and she only gave us one glass. You really didn't want to ask her for anything eventually. I don't know if that's just how she is or she had a problem with us but I think it was more how she was and it could be the norm here. I don't know. We started off with Fresh spring rolls with shrimp and pork in them. We received two and it was good. We both thought that it was poorly wrapped but I thought it tasted good to start out our meal. I ordered the Pho ga (Chicken) and my wife got beef pho. It didn't take too long for our food to come out. We got a plate of basil, bean sprouts, and limes to put in our pho. I didn't put anything in mine besides lime but my wife used most of it. I thought the pho was really good. The broth was tasty and I ate it all. The chicken came in strips and I had no problem eating it. The bowl wasn't as big as we have had pho in other restaurants but it was plenty. We were really full afterwards I thought overall the food was good so like a 6 or 7 out of 10. We just didn't feel real welcomed and our waitress wasn't too helpful so it brought the experience down. read more

Phở Minh - Spring rolls with shrimp and pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This place is pretty solid. Got two different types of Pho. The broth in both was aromatic and herbal. They both came with the usual accoutrements of lime, sprouts, noodles (bagged separately which is nice) basil and three sauces to jazz it up. The chicken was all white meat and plentiful. To me white meat is boring and this was no different. However, it was certainly healthy. The meatballs were just okay to me. Super dense but I wasn't expecting a light, airy Italian style ball. I would order here again and try some different things. The spring rolls were really yummy too. read more

My parents are Chinese born in Vietnam, and my mom frequently makes pho with bone broth that she simmers over the course of at least 3 days. It's very flavorful and very good! Also, I'm from Cleveland which has many great pho places in Chinatown. Due to this, I am extremely particular when it comes to Vietnamese and other Asian food. Pho Minh is the 2nd vietnamese restaurant in Pittsburgh that I've been to (The first one was Tram's Kitchen, and I honestly don't know why it has such good reviews because the food was so very bad when my family tried it. Maybe they were having an off day?) Anyways, Pho Minh is the closest to my mom's high quality vietnamese food I'll probably get in the burgh. Prices are very affordable (most dishes are under $10) and portion sizes are generous. So far, I've gotten the pho dac biet and bun bo hue. Both were great, but the pho was better in my opinion. Pho Minh is an authentic place, so I urge everyone to check them out! Lastly, they're cash only! read more

Phở Minh - Pho Dac Biet: translates to "Special Pho". Generous portion size and broth wasn't over-powered by MSG - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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They're back! Take out only for now, and still CASH ONLY! call for current hours of operation, but please show these guys some love by spreading the word and ordering some dinner! Spicy lemongrass beef is one of my favorites. read more

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I love coming here. The food is good, service is fast, and it is cheap. It's a family operated establishment and I love it- the owner/chef sits with her family and kind of hangs out in the corner and is up when you need something. I don't need nice decor and fancy tables and servers-- I come here to meet my monthly pho quota. It is cash only and byob! read more

Great pho every time, great rice dishes. No frills, sure, but what they have is great. Always fast too.

Oh holy baby, they have Bo Bun Hue spicy noodle soup!! And it's delicious and fresh. Overloaded with sliced beef and pork, with fat noodles, crunchy shallots and mung beans, crisply fresh basil, and a slick of spicy red paste stirred in. Enough heat to make you sniffle, but not so much that it overpowers the delicate broth. I also got gai cuon chay tofu summer rolls, and they were SO fresh and slippery. They had obviously just been made for me. So good! I'm downright thrilled to find this gem close to where I'm staying. Lucky me - I'm about to become a regular. read more

Phở Minh - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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May be one of the most inexpensive places to get a bowl of pho I've found in Pittsburgh but it is reflected in the food. Although not terrible, the beef pho broth doesn't have a strong, rich beef flavor. I just found the bowl of pho lacking. This was the first time I've tried bun bo hue, so I can't compare it to anything. But the round noodles that came with it were slightly over cooked. The meat was also quite tough and dry. I would probably pick the pho over this dish. There are definitely other pho places I'd pick over Pho Minh in Pittsburgh. read more

I was able to visit Pho Minh for dinner on a Saturday night. The restaurant is cash only and severs complimentary hot tea. I don't like tea generally, but I was able to drink theirs. The small no frills, authentic restaurant had a mix of Vietnamese speaking customers and common locals. I ordered a spring roll for an appetizer. They were decent. For my main course I ordered pho with rare beef and flank steak. The pho was above average. There was ample meet and the broth and garnishes were all good. I don't live in the neighborhood, but if I did I would be a regular. read more

Great Vietnamese beef pho and pork egg rolls in Garfield neighborhood (very near Lawrenceville in Pittsburgh). Everything was packaged well for takeout. Takeout and cash only. Easy street parking. read more

It is hard to find vegetarian food at vietnamese places, but this restaurant has some decent options. I got the spicy tofu and mushroom vermicelli noodle soup, which was delicious. I wouldn't say that it was spicy, but it had good flavor , with generous chunks of tofu and mushrooms read more

Friendly staff and excellent cook. The pho tai you can taste the hint of anise in it. The spring and fresh rolls are delicious. The Vietnamese iced coffee is brewed right at your table and is fabulous. The spicy soup is hot but delicious. A true treat for Pittsburghers. Everyone that I bring here falls in love with Vietnamese cuisine. read more

I got back on Yelp to write this review. Been regularly coming here for 6 years, getting the pho with raw beef, and splitting the shrimp+pork spring rolls with a friend. Good quality, fresh, not too salty, economical. Always had good experiences. Tea is provided with the meal. Service is super quick and thoughtful. Clean and simple decor and place. Gets full with locals around lunch/dinner hours. The music is 70s? 80s? French-influenced Vietnamese music, same track every time I've been here. Don't touch that bead curtain! If you're lucky, the hostess will give you love life advice. read more

Best Pho in Pittsburgh. Way better than Tram's kitchen. Must try the fried shrimp roll. Warning: closed on Tuesdays. Seriously, WHAT THE PHO? Don't make the same mistake as me, so check their website first to find out which day they close since it might change. And cash only! read more

Just to reiterate: Cash only, you've been warned. Now on to the important stuff: Good, no-nonsense, warming pho (and bun also on the menu.) Many different meat combos to choose from, though I am partial to flank steak and brisket. Pho is in the name of the restaurant, and it's the main star of the show here. Lemongrass tofu is wonderful as an appetizer and upon sitting down you are presented with a nice warm pot of tea. The ambiance is no-nonsense and the Vietnamese ballads playing on the background transported me to far off lands. read more

Phở Minh - Exterior - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place is a hole in the wall, which most of the time makes better food in my experience. My hubby and I usually order the #2 spring rolls appetizer. I always think they are fun to eat and we love the peanut sauce that comes with it. I get the pho chin bc I need to eat well done food while pregnant. I do agree with someone's review that the ingredients are a little lacking. Also, we hear a microwave "ding," everytime we're there. Not sure what they are microwaving. Maybe the rice noodles? Overall, we go back because the service is pretty quick and it's a lowkey place. It's a plus that this small place has a bathroom, but the meter in the street parking always seems to give us problems. read more

Phở Minh - hot tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Small but really nice. One of my favorite spots in town. Great food for the price and good service as well. I would recommend any of the phos and their fresh shrimp roll. read more

Phở Minh - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

It's so hard to find good Vietnamese food in Pittsburgh. This place is actually pretty small and it looks a bit run down but they have good pho broth. There were not many customers on Sunday during lunch so we were able to seat wherever we wanted. The waitress was really nice and friendly. They bring you hot tea before you order. We ordered spring rolls, thai tea, bun boe hue and pho. Everything was okay, nothing extraordinary. However, I was amazed that the broth for the pho tasted that good!! I did enjoy the broth, however, there was barely any pieces of meat. The meat was cut too thick and small in which they were supposed to cut it long and thin so that the soup can cook it with the heat. I also did not see much tripe in my soup. It's definitely a good place to get pho but don't expect much protein in your soup. I would definitely try it again next time that I'm craving for pho. read more

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Favorite authentic pho restaurant in Pittsburgh! Number 13 add meatball. Always fast with deep and delicious broth.

I'm from socal. LA is pretty much my second home. I'm very familiar with all types of Asian food. This Viet place is actually not as bad as I thought it would be, considering it's in Pittsburgh. I ordered #17 noodles in beef broth with rare steak and tripe $7.50. It's not as loaded so the soup is a little more plain but it's good. I drank most of it and I don't feel like I'm going to have a heart attack. There's literally like no meat though. All together, the meat pieces if placed side by side on my hand MAYBE would have covered my palm ._. As for tripe, all the pieces laid in a line, were probably two finger lengths ._. It was sad how stingy they were. The bowl was barely 3/4 full and had a handful of noodles (I know because I took another order to go). They give you the normal sides with the leaves, beans and one lime (forgot what it's called my bad). It's a decent portion I suppose. They also give tea for free and it's pretty good. Service: there's an older lady doesn't give good service. She just walks back and forth, not acknowledging anyone. The entire hour that I was there, there were 3 other doubles and single customers. Cleanliness: the table wasn't sticky. The condiments weren't either. Floor was clear. Chairs weren't too beat up. I didn't have a chance to check out the bathrooms. Once I paid, she didn't give me the right amount back.. she gave me a dollar and some change less than owed. But I didn't say anything. So I just left a dollar less on the table as tip. Basically: this place is very stingy with everything and nowhere near as good when compared to little Saigon IN LA and the usual place that I go to, in San Diego. But this is the first place I've tried in Pittsburgh and it's OK- it satisfies my cravings at least. Remember: Cash only! read more