Thai Son is always reliable. Walked in on a peak dinner rush, place was packed and lively, but we got seated almost immediately. Service moves at full speed from the second you sit. The broth on the pho comes out piping hot and packed with deep, rich flavor -- tossed in the lemon slice and fresh basil right away. But honestly the grilled pork chops stole the show. You get that legit smoky char on the edges with a sweet garlic flavor that goes crazy. It really hit the spot after work. Got the Thai iced tea to round it all out, and it hit just as hard. Super affordable spot where you can eat fast and get out without any fuss. read more

Thái Son - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

This restaurant has THE BEST authentic pho tai I really missed having pho in Chinatown. The broth is hearty, I love the type of noodles and the amount they add in, the amount of beef slices and sizing is very good. Everything that comes with it is great. Pho brought back some fond memories. Was able to fill my craving and left happy. We ordered the bun gcuon too. Feel like there wasn't much meat in it though but still very good flavor and cucumbers and stuff the pork slices were enough and the sauce was very excellent. Would come back again for pho and try other dishes. I've been here a few times, I just don't get out much anymore. The service is basically you get what you get (it's Chinatown). Looking forward to coming back though read more

Thái Son - Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Thai Son on Baxter Street never disappoints. The flavors are always consistent!!! their pho is incredibly delicious, super authentic, and the broth is clean, rich, and full of depth. The staff is also genuinely welcoming. We arrived around 8:30 pm (they close at 9), and they still treated us with warmth, never rushed us, and made us feel completely at home. I'll definitely be coming back. If you're looking for some of the most authentic Vietnamese pho in the city, this is the spot. read more

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Another 11:30 am family lunch at Thai Son. 3 of us ordered the pork chops and spring roll vermicelli. My brother ordered the beef cube and my mom ordered a small bowl of #1. We were quiet as we ate and devoured our food. We were quite happy with it. The staff stopped by twice to remove our empty plates and bowls. It was comfortable since we were not rushed since there were open tables to be filled. I ordered a side of the pickle carrots and daikon which tasted okay. I was close to walking into the kitchen, mistakenly walking in that direction versus the bathroom in the right corner. read more

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3.6 #24 spring rolls of 4 - $8.75 cash / $9.06 card #2 medium bowl w/ fixins - $14.95 cash / $15.47 card #9 grilled pork chop noodle soup - $14.50 cash / $15.01 card *NOTE - This place and Pasteur on the same block are the only ones open on a Monday The amount of food given was good. The broth came hot but it felt more oily. It was definitely a less clean tasting broth and more beefy in a oily-coat-your-throat way. I like that the #2 bowl has eye of round, brisket, tripe, tendon and beef balls. #3 has everything BUT beef balls. There was a good amount of noodles, but I prefer the cleaner tasting broth next door at Nha Trang. The spring rolls were good. They show both cash and card price here which was interesting. It made the menu chaotic to look at but it definitely was helpful to see price differences. Price wise, it is in the middle between the three viet spots on this block. I would come here again if Nha trang was closed for a quick viet meal read more

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Actually posted this in the wrong place - the Vietnamese restaurant next store! We have been to Thái Son so many times since - definitely my fave on Baxter St. What a perfect post-marriage-license lunch! We were famished and Nha Trang One more than satisfied. A bun bowl with pork and pork meatballs was fresh, delicious and generously portioned. The fried soft shell crab was delectable! Service was warm and friendly. read more

It's been almost a decade since I've dined here and portion sizes stayed the same but the flavor of the broth is not as soothing as I remember. We came on a below freezing day to get pho to warm up and were satisfied. Not sure why they don't give the mint leaves and lime anymore but some type of herb and lemons instead for garnishing. Prices have definitely increased with inflation but I'm glad this spot survived the pandemic and is still getting bustling business. read more

Thái Son - Combination Special Big Bowl Combination Rice Noodles Beef Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Wow, this restaurant really hit a sense of Viet nostalgia for me. Haven't visited a place with this vibe in NYC until now. Fairly large menu. At first glance, everything besides my rice dish seemed a little higher priced, but I was willing to try. First off, the cơm tấm sườn bì chả rice place is a huge serving--I moved the meat cuts and it was FOUR separate pieces. I was shocked but thoroughly satisfied. No chili oil (my preferred favorite) but they do have freshly cut green chilis which do pack the heat. Also, as soon as I saw the soda egg yolk, I knew I couldn't leave without it. Rarely see a restaurant anywhere serve that. It was really fun, refreshing, and comforting. read more

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Super quick service, yummy food, good portions! Fried chicken thigh was crunchy and moist. Grilled pork in the vermicelli was charred nicely and flavorful. I would come back! read more

Thái Son - pork Grilled Pork With Lettuce On Rice Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Authentic Vietnamese food and it was pretty good! I don't have any basis of comparison but I enjoyed the meal. Lots of unique choices like tendon, intestine, tripe, frog legs, fish paste, fermented shrimp, etc. it's a great place for an adventurous eater. The broth in the soup was light, mild but full of flavor and delicious. The fresh basil, mint, parsley and cucumber was definitely needed to cleanse pallet from the fattiness and flavors from the intestines, pork belly and fermented fish paste. It was an interesting and enjoyable meal to experience. read more

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Stopped here for lunch on a weekend and it wasn't too packed when we arrived so we were able to get seated right away. They have a bunch of options on their menu and some drinks as well. I ordered their Tai - just beef round eye and it came relatively quickly which was nice. The portion is a good and reasonable size for the price and the servers were friendly and attentive. Definitely a lot of in and outs as lots of people also stopped by to pick up their takeout, overall ambiance is nice and cozy inside. read more

Thái Son - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Very solid Vietnamese restaurant! Lots of great options, the calamari, thit nuong, and egg rolls were actually really great. Service is quick and prompt, it is a no frills place. I will return. read more

Thái Son - Grilled Pork With Lettuce On Rice Vermicelli with Vietnamese Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Affordable no frills Vietnamese restaurant! The food comes out as it's ready and it's very quick. There is minimum waiter interaction but easy to flag one down if you need anything. Chopsticks, spoons and sauces are all ready to use at the table. Overall a yummy and filling spot to get a meal read more

Thái Son - Vietnamese Crepe Vegetarian - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

came here with the fam on a weekday and was seated right away. The best viet spot in Chinatown in my opinion! Spring rolls were crispy and the pho / broth was flavorful. Good sized bowl tbh you'll def be leaving full lol. Have been coming here since high school and it's always been my go to spot for Vietnamese food in the area! read more

Thái Son - Spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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RATING: 3.5/5 - Thai Son gets the job done. Perhaps it used to be better. I like that this spot is spacious and bright. The pho is alright, not the best, but, again, gets the job done. I recently ordered their BBQ Pork Banh Mi, which came out to ~$15.50! (A bit pricey for a banh mi, if you ask me.) However, I was so hungry that I devoured it - it was delicious! The bread was nice and crispy and pork was grilled nicely. The staff here is meh. I ordered my banh mi to go, sat on the side for over 10 min, and had to go up to the counter to ask for it. The banh mi had been sitting there, but I wasn't made aware that it was ready.. Anyway, I personally prefer Nha Trang One a bit more, right next door, for their pho, imo. read more

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I came here one evening without a reservation and was seated right away. The service here is a bit spotty but after you order, the food comes out pretty fast. I got the bun cha gio when I went and it was pretty solid. The egg rolls were crispy and SOOO big. The veggies (which were at the bottom of the bowl, not quite sure why as it made the dish difficult to eat) were fresh and plentiful. I would come back to try some of their other Vietnamese dishes. read more

Thái Son - Bun Cha - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

This is our go to Vietnamese restaurant in NYC. Despite the name of this place being called Thai, i would say the viet food is pretty good. We always order the spring rolls here and it is soo crunchy delicious. We end up ordering the large serving. And my favorite is the pho. It comes warm with plenty of soup and noodles. The servers are also really nice and attentive. Love going here period! read more

Popped in for a late lunch and was so hungry. The restaurant was actually pretty filled for such an off lunch hour. Service is quick and friendly. You can order by number or name of the dish. There is prices on the menu that display if you are paying with credit card or cash options. I ordered the Vietnamese spring rolls and beef cubes over rice. Both came out quick and together. The spring rolls were extra crispy in a good way and filled with flavor. The beef cubes was marinated well and tasted good. The meal hit the spot and was very filling. read more

Thái Son - Vietnamese Spring Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Solid Vietnamese spot! It's been there for over 10 years and I used to come here all the time when I lived close by. They also make smoothies! I love their pho soup, crispy noodles and of course the spring rolls. Their menu is extensive and it's impossible to try it all. Portions are big too so you'll never leave hungry. Service is okay, quick without extra interactions. But they always refill your water/tea. Solid! Not fancy but is good! read more

Thái Son - Side of Pho broth and Seafood On Crispy Egg Noodles. Beef And Vegetable Chow Fun on the other side. - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Came here last Friday night around 8pm. They have a lot of tables so it didn't look too busy. They were accommodating, friendly and quick! The portions are also pretty big so you can share. We ordered their spring rolls, grilled shrimp on rice vermicelli (so good and filling) and their seafood pho. Definitely a staple in the neighborhood! read more

Thái Son - Vietnamese Spring Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here a few times, not the best not the worst...Food is tasty enough and comes out super fast...do not expect any kind of good service, rush you to order so you can eat, pay and turn the table over fast...Don't come here in summer or winter you you will either be boiling or freezing your bum off, lolz. Tried 6 things they charge you 50 cents for the good containers fyi, kind of stingy for ordering over $100 in food and paying in cash. read more

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Medium pho was prepared abruptly and had a great broth. Ample bean sprouts provided. Overall worth a quick jaunt for a hearty meal. read more

Thái Son - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Vibrant and inviting atmosphere. The aroma of fresh herbs wafted through the air, teasing my senses and building my anticipation. Staff was friendly and hot jasmine tea on table. I was impressed by the vast array of options, from classic pho to more adventurous dishes like bun cha and goi cuon. I couldn't wait to dive in and explore the flavors and delights of Vietnamese cuisine! The food however was not the best. It was ok. We normally go to Nha Trang next door, but it was closed (they close on Mondays.) The appetizers and the pho was merely "ok." The salmon was not great, and the Vietnamese coffee was substandard. All in all, the service and atmosphere was great but the food was not. read more

Thái Son - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

I had heard great things about this place, even that they are Michelin recommended so I was quite excited to try their pho. Perhaps I just need a second taste, but it was not as crazy as I expected. It tasted pretty standard to me but that doesn't mean it wasn't good. I thought they had really great broth. However it just didn't really stand out to me. An issue I did notice however, was a mischarge. I got charged for an item for $7 more than what was listed on the menu. I think they made a mistake but I didn't notice until I had gotten home, so I decided to let it go. However, despite that, the charges still didn't add up to the total that was written on the bill. I'm not sure if this was intentional or not, but unfortunately I will not be returning to this spot anytime soon. I think had the food been really outstanding, I would but otherwise I think there's many spots in Chinatown and in Flushing that I would continue going to. All in all, it's a solid spot for Vietnamese food but make sure to review your bill! read more

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This place can get crowded and boy they give a lot of noodles for their number 1 option on their menu, Xe Lua! It's an extra large bowl of pho! I ordered the pho to go and since it was raining, it was nice that the food was packaged in a brown paper bag along with a plastic bag to go. Double packaging. Once I got back to work, I opened the bag and took out the contents and immediately knew it was a lot of food. The soup broth was to the top and I tried to fill the bowl with all the noodles and it doesn't work. The bowl was not big enough and every time I put more noodles in it, the soup broth wants to spill out. Noodles were very slender and smooth and the seasoning of the broth made the noodles very savory and juicy. Apart from the slices of beef and brisket, there was a piece of mint, bean sprouts, lemon wedge, scallions, chives, and cilantro. So many ingredients to spice up the soup. Luckily the pho was that big for me to have enough for dinner leftovers so it's a plus that they gave a lot of noodles. read more

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I come here just for takeout usually- for the grilled pork chops and the rainbow ice. In my most recent visit, I decided to sit in and enjoy the rainbow ice. The rainbow ice is so yummy! Also had the coconut water with fresh coconut meat, read more

Thái Son - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Just ok. Spring rolls came out immediately and were a bit dry, obviously having been sitting out. Seafood pho was good, lots of seafood. Nice interior, attentive staff. read more

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Had the bun cha, made famous by the Bourdain / former President Obama No Reservations episode. This platter comes with a lot of protein, noodles, plenty of fresh herbs and a bowl of golden nuoc cham for some DIY lettuce wrap making. My coworker joined me and I was able to try a few bites of his bun rieu--super savory tomato and fish broth with plenty of floating pillows of tofu and meatball farce. Service was very standard for Chinatown New York. Not sure how busy this place gets at peak weekend times because I went on a weekday between lunch and dinner. Lots of solo diners around the 5 o'clock hour but the dining room slowly fills up around prime. read more

Thái Son - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Solid choice for Vietnamese food in Chinatown! I will say that most Vietnamese food in Chinatown is a bit more Chinese-Vietnamese but I heard Vietnamese being spoken by the staff in the restaurant so that is pretty authentic. The restaurant is quite busy and lively but there are many seats and food came very quickly, about 5-10 minutes after we ordered, maybe even less. We got the grilled chicken pho and the grilled pork and spring roll rice vermicelli bun. The pho broth was flavorful and you can taste the different spices and herbs like mint. The spring rolls were very yummy and crispy! The meat portions were very large and we had trouble finishing it all. read more

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This place it great and service is nice and fast The food is really good And also comes in a lot of food And a big bowl read more

Service: 4/5 Food: 3/5 Ambiance: casual, good for groups Not much to say. just your typical Mom + Pop owned Vietnamese restaurant. Food comes out quick + fills you up, but you probably won't have leftovers. Most of the waitstaff doesn't speak cantonese. What I Ordered: Rice Vermicelli w/ Spring Rolls + Grilled Pork - pork was a little over done for me, ask for a knife to cut read more

Thái Son - Spring Rolls And Grilled Pork With Lettuce On Rice Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Pretty good Vietnamese food. It's hectic. The music lets you know the food is authentic. read more

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This place looks like it has the same menu, decor, staff and everything that another Vietnamese restaurant has called Nam Son...maybe it's the same owners because the resemblance is striking. We ordered the rice vermicelli and the taste was the same. We loved it and now we know that if we're ever in that part of Chinatown near Canal Street as opposed to Grand Street that we can get great Viet food. read more

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The food is always top notch. I've been coming here since right before Covid and it's always been a delightful experience. The restaurant is spacious and not loud at all. Finally the staff is very friendly and nice. read more

Thái Son - Pho Combination Special Big Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Visited this place plenty of times and it's always tastes as good! Service is not rushed at all! Waiters are always friendly to me/my party. The latest trip, we ordered large spring rolls, beef pho and pho with grilled pork chop. everything was great! This is one of the very few restaurants I feel doesn't make me feel thirsty after having their pho. Oh! Do ask for jalapeño for your pho! Don't forget to add your greens too!! read more

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We dined here tonight with some friends. My husband and our friends really like this place. The service is good and the staff are friendly. The restaurant is clean and is always busy, which is a good thing. I'm the only one with diet restrictions so I ordered summer rolls with shrimp and vegetables and peanut sauce as well as combination Of Seafood On Crispy Egg Noodle. I enjoyed the summer rolls and the seafood dish. The only thing I didn't like about the seafood dish with crispy noodle was that a small part of the noodles was burnt. I cut that part out. I wish there was a bit more sauce so I could soak the noodles more. Everyone enjoyed their food. read more

Thái Son - Summer rolls with shrimp and vegetables - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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I enjoyed a delicious lunch this little Vietnamese place in Chinatown. My crepe was huge. Crispy on the outside, overflowing with meat shrimp mint and bean sprouts. So satisfying with a liberal splash of fish sauce. Definitely a place to enjoy again next time in NYC read more

Thai Son has become one of my favorite spots whenever I'm in the mood for Vietnamese comfort food. I always start with their rolls, though I'll admit I tend to mix up which is which between the summer rolls and spring rolls. One comes fried with that satisfying crispy bite, while the other is wrapped in a soft skin filled with shrimp and fresh greens. Regardless of what you call them, both versions are delicious and a great way to kick off the meal. They're light but flavorful, and set the stage perfectly for the heartier dishes to come. The interior itself is not bad, though if you happen to come alone, you might find yourself seated at a table with other diners .... something that's very common in many Asian restaurants. Of course, the real highlight here is their combination beef noodle soup, a must-have at any Vietnamese restaurant. For me, it's the true test of the kitchen, and Thai Son nails it every time. The broth is rich, comforting, and full of depth, especially on cooler days, while the rice noodles soak up all that flavor without turning mushy. When they serve the soup, you also get the option to add raw bean sprouts for extra crunch and freshness. If you're not comfortable with raw sprouts, you can always ask for them cooked but honestly the soup is usually hot enough to semi-cook them on its own. The mix of meats is generous, and paired with fresh herbs and add-ins, it makes for a bowl that's both filling and balanced. I always leave satisfied but never weighed down, and it's the kind of dish that keeps me coming back. Pairing that with their tasty spring rolls makes Thai Son an easy recommendation for anyone looking for authentic, satisfying vietnamese food. read more

Hubby's favorite Vietnamese spot. Brought visitors recently & they were impressed. Glad they kept up their standard even during/ after the pandemic. Best pho in town, pho #1 big bowl is our go to! the rest of our order is also tasty. Food comes fast & fresh. Lots of veggie garnish which i love! Reasonable price, clean bathroom, efficient servers although always in a rush. Highly recommended if youre in Chinatown & would rather have something less greasy. read more

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Came here after work with colleagues and we loved it! I was really excited to try the fried frog legs, wow so tender and juicy--better flavor than chicken! The servers were fast and the food came out quickly. The restaurant is big and clean and the prices were unbeatable. My entree was the grilled pork pho, I was stuffed and very satisfied at the end. I would highly recommend. read more

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