I saw this restaurant one day diving by and knew i wanted to check it out. I stopped by one evening…read morefor dinner to go. It's a fairly big restaurant with several places to sit and eat to dine in. I decided on done chicken pho and chicken banh mi (sandwich). The staff were very friendly. I spoke to them about my upcoming trip to Vietnam (already went)and they spoke very highly about their home country and food I would enjoy. I went home and devoured my pho, lol. It was truly delicious. It was nicely seasoned and very fulfilling I could only eat half and saved the rest for leftovers. The next day I warned up my banh mi and was very satisfied. This is truly a spot I will order from again and again.

I came here on a rainy day with my mom. We ordered the beef stew noodles to share. We also gotta…read moreorder chicken wings, and the shrimp spring rolls. The staff is very nice. The place has a decent amount of seating in a small area. The standout of course is their pho. The brother is really good and the noodles are cooked. Perfect. The beef had really good texture flavor, but there was an enormous amount of fat. I expect fat, but there was more fat than meat. All in all it was good. I would definitely come back

Culantro (Eryngium foetidum)…read more My favorite pho place in Queens switched to culantro from the usual Asian basil as fresh herb garnish. Culantro is a long narrow leaf with sawtooth edges. I haven't seen this in the Northern Philippines. It doesn't look appetizing in this picture but it does taste good, as if the crinkles were intended to make it more flavorful (has to fact check this assumption). I like culantro. This herb is bright, zesty and greatly enhanced the light and clear broth of the pho. A staff member said it's just a seasonal change. The herb for cha gio remains the same, fresh mint. #curious_eater

I was craving Vietnamese food today, and after doing some research, I found this place that claimed…read moreto be authentic and traditional Vietnamese. I honestly don't even know where to start. I already knew the area wasn't the best looking area, so that part didn't surprise me. But the restaurant itself was something I had never experienced before in NYC. I'm a huge food lover and I'm willing to travel when I'm craving something specific. I've eaten everywhere, from high-end restaurants to tiny family owned spots. But this was by far the dirtiest restaurant I've ever been to in New York City. I genuinely wonder how the health department hasn't shut this place down. Since I was already there and hungry, I decided to take the risk and give it a shot anyway. I regret it. I honestly felt bad about allowing myself and my wife to eat there. The walls near the kitchen and bathroom were disgusting, the tables were dirty, and if you sit near the kitchen, you can literally see the staff grabbing basil leaves and bean sprouts with their bare hands to serve customers. No gloves, no tongs, nothing. I was honestly speechless about the hygiene situation. At one point, a waitress brought herself a summer roll, stood right next to our table, grabbed sauce from another customer's table, and started eating while standing there. There was so much going on in that place that I honestly can't even explain it properly. If you ask me about the food itself, I don't think it was bad. But at the same time, I can't give a fair opinion because my brain simply wouldn't let me enjoy the meal peacefully while constantly noticing the chaos and lack of cleanliness around me. I would not recommend this place if hygiene and cleanliness matter to you. This place is unbelievably dirty.

Ordered the lemongrass chick Bun, lemongrass chicken banhmi and summer roll for pick up…read more First thing was the price was steep so I would think the food would be held to a certain standard. $48.50 total for 2 dishes and one summer roll. Which I would've been fine with if not the rest of the problems that followed. Second was I didn't receive any utensils or napkins for take out. Lastly and the WORST PART my partner started eating her lemongrass Bun and after eating a couple bites and mixing all of it she saw that the chicken was RAW! My friend also ate the lemongrass chicken banhmi and found the same after a bite or two. I called immediately to ask what happened and the answer I got was "i cooked it myself" And that the chicken was in a brine. Regardless if it is in a brine,chicken should be cooked fully. I also mentioned I had eaten there before and I have never seen their chicken pink and their response was their supply chain is different now. I asked if they could compensate us for the 2 chicken dishes and they said no refunds. I said okay politely because what else could I do besides warn people not to waste their money here. So I decided to write this review. Beware of this restaurant.

$48 for an entrée, a bánh mì, and two coffees at a counter-service spot is steep, especially when…read morethe food takes a while and ends up being underwhelming. My bánh mì was bland, the coffee was forgettable, and nothing justified the price. The bigger issue was how an allergy concern was handled. My partner (someone who has eaten Vietnamese their entire life) ordered bún, which traditionally includes peanuts. Instead, it came topped with mixed nuts , something she's allergic to. When she tried to clarify, a man we assume was the owner's attempt to mitigate was brash and unaccommodating, responding along the lines of "I don't care if you've eaten Vietnamese food before. We do things differently. We're not a 'Vietnamese' restaurant and it's written in the menu". That attitude set the tone. She had to order a pho separately and pay out of pocket just to have something safe to eat. It was also subpar with the wrong noodles and broth that didn't resemble pho. If you want to position yourself as an unconventional or "not typical" Vietnamese spot, that's fine... but you can't have it both ways and then be dismissive or rude when customers are understandably confused. Based on our interaction and the way management responds to reviews, I don't expect this feedback to land anywhere productive. We won't be back.

Bun Bo Hue!!!! That's all I gotta say, it was amazing. Love…read morethe spices in the broth. Meat was very tender. It's like a hug in a bowl. The service was wonderful, waitstaff was very attentive.

Very good pho. I got the one with meatball brisket and one other kind of meat (can't remember but…read moreit's their signature pho). I eat pho often and this is an authentic one. Comes with all the normal toppings: lime, bean sprout, jalapeño and herbs. Also comes with packets of sriracha and hoisin. Good pho and authentic. Not the best one I've ever had but it's up there. I would eat pho from here again. Ordered delivery and the portion size was large. Did not dine in so can't comment on their service or ambiance of the restaurant. Delivery was good and foot came hot. Vietnamese coffee was VERY good. Super delicious. Some of the best I've had. I would be back.

We arrived a little before 5pm on a Saturday (they open at 6pm) and there wasn't a line. By the…read moretime it was 5:10pm, the line started to get longer and longer. Since we were one of the first ones to arrive, we got seated a few minutes after they opened. The Banh Mi's: I finally understand why people rave so much about the OG Banh Mi. This restaurant makes their own cold cuts and their paté was delicious. Their bread is also on the airier side, which is very different from most Banh Mi places. The grilled pork had the charcoal flavor that we love from a grill. The Banh Uot Chong is a different experience -- it reminded me of Chinese cheun fun. The only complaint I have is that the line gets very long very fast, so it's highly recommended to arrive 1+ hour before they open. They do have some stools outside for people who arrive early (I think there were a total of 8 chairs). This is one of those places that are worth the hype and are not just famous because they're "Instagrammable."

Banh Anh Em is deserving of its Michelin Guide recognition because, in a city where Vietnamese food…read moreis plentiful, Banh Anh Em stands out with its unique renditions of classics. Perhaps, their version is actually authentic, and the other places I've tried are less so, or they're simply based on different regions of Vietnamese cuisine. I can't say since I'm not familiar with the authenticity and regional differences. The banh mi, which often sells out early but is available for takeout, surprisingly contains pork floss and noodles -- both ingredients are not what I'm accustomed to in banh mis. The house pho was so clean like homemade soup and had a hint of ginseng (like Chinese ginseng soup). My partner, who loves Chinese ginseng soup, was so fond of the pho that he actually went back again for it on another day. He also got the banh uot Chong again, which is a tower of five rice rolls that you can build yourself with assorted toppings and dipping sauces. It's a bit steep for $30 but delicious I advise coming here at least half an hour before the restaurant opens to join the line of people queuing. You'll probably be part of the first batch of customers who get seated when they open. Waiting an extra 30 minutes is way better than having to wait 2+ hours. Unfortunately, I was disappointed by how off their estimated wait time was. I was told my party of 7 would have to wait 2 hours. But we were allowed to leave our contact information and return later. A little past the 2 hour mark, we were told to come back for a table. However, we ended up waiting an additional 30 minutes outside the restaurant! If we knew the wait time would surpass 2 hours, we wouldn't have waited. The interior is pretty cramped, and we were given a pretty small round table for my big party. It barely fit all our dishes.

We ordered take out directly through Lucy's. We shared the brisket pho, the tofu Banh mi, and the…read moresummer rolls. Everything was packaged nicely and traveled well. Soup was was to reheat and recombine so that all the ingredients were at the right temperature.

The food is great (I usually order to go or order online for delivery. They're great...EXCEPT -I…read morealways get the Banh Mi sandwich and I ALWAYS ask for NO JALAPEÑOS and it seems like they either ignore the request or don't read what's being ordered because 6 out of 10 times there are Jalapeños on the sandwich. I am getting a little tired of searching the sandwich for the peppers and may just stop ordering from them. But other than that... I actually love the food. Also the soup is outstanding. The restaurant itself is nice and appealing and good vibes.

The staff are so friendly and accommodating. The ambiance is a nice, dim, sleek feel. The…read moreservice, incredible. Very attentive wait staff. The music played is soft and smooth. Jazzy esque tunes with some Sade mixed in. Excellent vibe. Everything is so delicious. Most recent visit, I dined in for a solo lunch. I ordered two apps. The lemongrass chili oil steamed dumplings and the Fried Brussel sprouts. Both were incredible. The dumplings were steamed (you can also order fried) with Napa cabbage, chicken and herbs. The addition of the chili oil offers such elevation. Gingery, chili, crispy goodness. Highly recommend. A small app for two, a nice portion for one. The Crispy brussel sprouts are deep fried with butter, garlic and sweet chili sauce topped with peanut crunch. One bite and my salivary glands went to heaven. The sweetness compliments the sprouts beautifully. Highly highly recommend. Upon finishing the dumplings, I added the sprouts to the chili oil and again, the flavors were unbelievable. I honestly didn't want it to end. I'll be back soon! A perfect lunch and I was left feeling quite full.

Just ordered a bahn mi and pho to go and it turned out well. Sandwich was stuffed and soup was full…read moreQuick and easy service

I came here for their lunch service and had a good time! This cozy restaurant in Williamsburg…read moreoffers some pretty authentic Viet dishes from noodles to rice to banh mi. They also have really good sparkling Viet drinks and viet coffee! Service here is nice. We got their salad rolls, mi quang, and bo kho with their salted lemonade and coconut cream viet coffee. Everything was great. The mi quang was a huge portion with tons of pork, quail eggs, and shrimp. Meanwhile the bo kho had super tender beef and was very fragrant. Loved my Viet coffee and the salted lemonade was so refreshing. Great spot for some casual Vietnamese food in Brooklyn!

3.5/4 Had dinner…read morehere before a concert at Music Hall of Williamsburg. We ordered the chicken wings and bun cha. The wings were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The flavor was sweeter than I expected it to be, but it ended up growing on me. The pork belly slices in the bun cha were SO GOOD, but the noodles tasted like they could've been fresher. They felt a little stale and had no bounce. Not amazing, but overall a satisfying meal!

The famous Chef Papa. I've been meaning to come around here ever since the place went viral over…read moresome random tiktok food reviewer basically stiffed them $200 on service without a good review to show for it. It has come to be a blessing in disguise for this humble spot because this brings in traffic and potential customers wanting to do right by the restaurant at least much better than that shady reviewer did. Backstory aside, seeing this place for the first time, it looks like a small restaurant from the outside but it's a very long spot complete with a backyard for outdoor dining. Service is very attentive and courteous, they do their best to make your stay as pleasant as possible and things like this are noted and appreciated because a good vibe can really make the experience when eating at any establishment. For lunch I ordered the Grilled Lemongrass Chicken w/ Rice and the Porkchop Banh Mi. The Lemongrass Chicken with rice was made very well and tasted delightful. The Banh Mi sandwich also made for a solid appetizer. You definitely get a good money's worth for your meal because it definitely filled me up so one of the entrees is good enough if you're eating solo. It was a pleasant experience down to the delicious food and the above & beyond service of the waiters to make sure your visit is as pleasant as possible.

Whenever I come back to NYC after traveling, all I'm craving is some good ol' pho. Since we were in…read morethe area, I made an online pick up order for their Signature Pho ($20). I will say that the broth was still warm half an hour later and the pho was solid, but minimal meat and the price is quite high overall. It was a satisfactory meal, but maybe more worth it dining in. Unless I'm in the area again, it's nothing great nor bad; but gets the job done.

I was really craving a Thai salad, so I ordered delivery and went with the duck salad. It ended up…read morebeing a pleasant surprise, the spice level was spot on, with just the right balance of tang, heat, and crunch I was looking for. My only note is that it could've used more greens. The single layer of lettuce on the bottom didn't quite cut it. I understand why it's done that way, adding more might make it soggy, but something like crisp like raw string beans or haricots verts could add both freshness and volume without sacrificing texture. Still, overall, I really really enjoyed it! The grilled beef over vermicelli was solid, fresh and flavorful, but the small container of fish sauce wasn't quite enough to tie everything together. Unfortunately, the spring rolls were a letdown. They were rolled unevenly, which led to uneven frying, and they just didn't look very appealing. They were also thinner than typical Vietnamese spring rolls, which was disappointing given the price.

We did takeout for this restaurant based on a friend's recommendation. I usually don't order from…read morethis area because parking can be limited due to the busy boulevard but so glad we did. The food is flavorful and great portions. The pho had enough meat and noodles. The broth was great and not incredibly salty as some other places. The rice dishes were plentiful and superb serving of meat. The sandwich would have been a solid winner if they didn't pack it in aluminum foil which causes sogginess. I would recommend using the paper/waxy bags or even just a paper bag to maintain the crispiness of the bread. But a softer bread did not takeaway from the powerful punch of flavor and the right balance of ingredients in the sandwich. Divine! So tasty and would get it again - perhaps I'll toast it on my own. Definitely a good banh mi choice in Queens. The price is fantastic. Keep it this way and you'll have a constant fan base returning. Great food, great prices and service was fast and kind when I went to pick up. On top of that, their interior looks adorable so would consider dining in next time. This restaurant will now be on our rotation of Viet spots. Wishing them much success.