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    The Pho Bar

    4.7 (102 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Vietnamese
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:45 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed

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    Inside
    Steven B.

    Great portions, deep flavor, fresh ingredients. I noticed almost every table was full and also people sitting in the high top area. At that point, I figured I found a good spot. The cashier was friendly, took my order, and within a few minutes the chef was throwing the ingredients in the wok. I always like the open kitchen concept and the place was very clean.

    Pho combo my grand daughter loves it
    Sareth P.

    My granddaughter enjoying her meal she loves to eat the food was amazing like always quick and fast service

    Strawberry Tea
    Allison C.

    We came to the plaza for another business and decided to have a quick dinner at The Pho Bar for convenience. I had only visited once years ago for a boba tea, so this was my first time dining in. I have to say these were some of the most average dishes I've had in a while. Crab Rangoons were too crispy and had really no cream cheese in them, and while I ordered the pad see ew, they gave me yellow noodles instead. The food definitely didn't feel authentic. I don't see myself returning.

    Phoresh Bowl

    This place was very hospitable and friendly. You are able to make some of the dishes on the menu your own which is pretty neat. The facility is also clean. The food was also very good.

    Rice bowl with shrimp and drunken noodles
    John D.

    Wanting something different from my usual lunchtime fare, I stopped by the Pho Bar, just about twelve P.M., on Saturday. Surprisingly, there was only one other customer, seated with food in front of him, seemingly more interested in his phone than eating. As I would expect, my order was immediately taken by one of the quite friendly, and as it turned out, helpful, employees. Having reviewed the menu on line, I had already settled on the fried rice bowl. With shrimp as an option, that was my choice of protein; but admittedly, When it came to the noodles, I found myself reliant on the aforementioned employee; who cheerfully recommended the drunken noodles. So, drunken noodles it was. Within less than ten minutes, I had my food. In fact, it took longer for the food to cool down to a palatable temperature than it did to be served. But, it was worth the wait. The first bite revealed a savory, tangy flavor, that did not overwhelm the other ingredients. The sweet, crisp, red bell pepper slice made itself known immediately, followed by the crunch of fresh green beans and carrots. The noodles themselves were pleasantly wide, almost reminiscent of lasagna noodles. At just over fifteen bucks, before tip, all in all, this made for a great meal, at a fair price. One last thing; I did notice a sign stating that bubble tea was no longer being offered. Not that I wanted bubble tea; but, not having the option made me think what a great addition to the meal, it might have been

    Chicken dumplings
    Caryn M.

    Stopped in for lunch recently while in the area. There are a few tables to dine in but all were occupied, so I sat at the counter. I ordered crispy egg rolls and chicken drunken noodles. Service was attentive and friendly. I like the open kitchen set up and the restaurant was extremely clean. My food came out promptly and it was delicious. I have been spoiled by a place I love in Hartford and restaurants closer to me just haven't been able to hit the same taste. However, the drunken noodles here were perfect. Spicy, perfectly cooked noodles and ample veggies. I'll definitely be ordering from here more often.

    Pho beef combo
    Maureen G.

    TOTALLY DELICIOUS!!! Nice, clean, opened atmosphere with very friendly staff. We had the shrimp summer rolls which were fresh and quickly gone. I had the combo beef pho and it was the best pho I have had and I have had a lot of pho. My friend had the wonton and shrimp pad Thai and that too was bursting with flavor. Definitely worth a stop in for lunch, dinner or a snack.

    Fried Dumpling
    Alicia E.

    This feels like a traditional Asian lunch spot. I love the open kitchen and the bar seating. Their menu is to the point and allows for customization for the main dishes which was nice to see. I always love trying new combos of ingredients and I appreciate the menu layout! The food was amazing! The eggrolls had the perfect crunch. The dumplings were fried to perfection. The pork drunken noodles were made with medium spice and it was one of the tastier drunken noodle dishes I have ever tasted. The phoresh bowl was made with brisket and beef broth- normally, these soups are salty, but this one wasn't which I loved! The service here was quick and friendly. I expected nothing less :) wish more places like this were near my town! Such a great, quick bite that'll leave you with leftovers to prolong the experience

    Chicken and ginger stir fry bowl

    Service is phenomenal and quick. The menu is easy to navigate. And the food is absolutely delicious.

    Photo Shoot wall so cute!
    Tamika G.

    All the food shown tastes amazing!! Large portions. I did a take out order because they were closing in 20 minutes online. The restaurant inside was very clean. The decor was modern and I love the photo wall.

    Crab Rangoon
    Tia Y.

    We visited this place last year and finally made it back to check out the food. We wondered why we waited so long to return after enjoying our first bites! The restaurant is beautifully decorated with an open kitchen concept and instagram worthy neon light back drop. Staff are super friendly and helped answer any questions we had. We ordered a lot of fried appetizers and devoured them as quickly as they came out. Shrimp in a blanket is my all time favorite and highly recommend! Everything came out quickly, hot and fresh. The Pho are build your own and you can choose your broth, proteins along with any type of noodle you are fancying. Who would have known Berlin had such great Vietnamese food and bubble teas?! Will definitely return the next time we are in the area and will not wait another year, that's for sure!

    Monica B.

    First time here and I wasn't too hungry so I didn't try any food however I did try the butterfly lemonade with lychee and it was delicious.The cashier was super nice and helped me pick out the drink,explaining the ingredients with patience.The ambiance is super casual ,I would love to come back.

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    1 month ago

    The Pho Bar is my place to go for drunken noodles. The best I've ever had. Consistently delicious!

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    13 days ago

    My fav pho spot ever ! 10/10 Probably the best Pho Spot in CT. The Phoresh spring rolls are my fav with the chili oil

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    The best people and the best comfort food. We come in all the time and it is always homey, friendly, and great food. Highly recommend!

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    So good! We love this place and come here every time we're in town. My daughter loves the crab Rangoon!

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    Their Pho is not world changing, but decent enough to satisfy your cravings! Great service, homey ambiance, and great portions!

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    Pho 501 - Last bowl of Delicious Spicy Mi Ga before they go on Vacation for about a Month.

    Pho 501

    (528 reviews)

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    Came in around 10:30 on a Sunday. Most of the tables had someone sitting but there was very little…read moreline and I was able to get a table immediately. I went to place my order and wanted the mi ga (Sunday only) but it seemed like they weren't making it! It was fine, I ended up getting the standard beef pho and a Thai tea. My drink came out instantly and the pho very soon after. No wonder this place is so popular! It was well seasoned, beef well cooked, and delicious! Perfect for a cooler wet day! The servers were very fast and efficient, and the clientele seemed like all regulars that came here often to enjoy pho. Definitely will be back whenever I'm in the Hartford area! Parking lot was empty when I entered but when I left around 11 it seemed almost full, so be sure to get there early.

    I have known about Pho 501 for some time. I had to drop my mom off to hair appointment instead of…read morewaiting for my mom hair to get done. I decided to go check out Pho 501. When I walked in you are greeted promptly great customer service. Be prepared to wait as it's always crowded as they open at 8:30 am it moves fairly quickly. The ambiance is so comforting you feel like you've been transported to a Vietnamese family home. I ordered to go the spicy beef shanks with extra pigs feet. It was like an explosion of flavors. They also tell you how to prepare your to-go meal at home. If your in East Hartford Connecticut check out Pho501 if you want authentic Vietnamese food. You all my Yelpers let's continue to eat our way through the world #foodie4life.

    Pho Saigon - Beef pho with brisket - takeout - noodlez

    Pho Saigon

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    It's a small place, Stone throw away from Pho Boston. I was there a few years ago and I don't…read moreremember anything special except I guess I didn't go back, so that's says something. How are at this time, My experience was generally positive. The decor is very simple. The owners are not very proficient in English but they have staff that are. The restaurant is clean, and I like the fact that every table has a selection of Asian condiments available without asking. I ordered the Pho with rare beef and flank steak. Actually, it was referred to as well done flank steak. There was not any char to the flank though and in fact it was rather fatty. I ended up pulling the pieces out of my soup and pulling the flank fat off, returning the more lean cuts to the bowl. I ordered the small because I had another entree coming, but there was a lot of vermicelli in it and not quite enough broth for my tastes. My second dish was much better. It was two grilled pork chops on top of a bed of rice. They were very delicious. I do like the restaurant and would go back for the pork chops. Asked for the soup, wild good, I would throw the stone and follow it to another restaurant.

    We randomly came to Pho Saigon after driving for three weary hours the rain storm. We're craving…read moreVietnamese food and we are thankful that fate guided us here. The food was absolutely amazing, fresh, authentic, affordable. They even had Vietnamese music videos playing in the background, which was awesome. Their Vietnamese coffee was very strong and exactly what I needed. Their Pho broth was very beefy, but in the best way possible. It wasn't too salty, and the portions were huge. It's rare that I have the bowl of noodles and not feel bloat from sodium. On our way back from Maine, we will stop by for sure.

    Pho Van - Fried spring rolls

    Pho Van

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    Pho Van has been on my Try List for a few months. I recently had lunchtime errands nearby, so I…read morecalled 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

    Not bad pho, not great ambiance…read more Came here on a whim. Missus wanted some soup so we went to this place as our date night trek. It's close to a sporting complex, in the same plaza as a larger brewery. Not the easiest to spot, will need the gps to assist. The inside is sparse in decoration but the staff was very friendly. We got the spring rolls, the fried wonton, a pho and a bahn mi. Food came out quick, we took pics then dug in. The wontons had a good pork and scallion filling. They didn't need sauce to taste good, which is a good sign. The spring rolls were okay, crispy but oily and the dipping sauce was weak. The pho was good, meat was tender, noodles were okay, and soup base was chicken broth with spices. The bahn mi was pretty good as well. Pickled veggies were very sweet, the ham was tender enough and the mayo butter was heavy handed. The bread was crusty but soft, not what I consider to be proper bahn mi bread, but good enough. Price was about 45 for the two apps and entrees, which is about average for that style of meal. It's not anything to write home about. I would recommend ordering to go mainly because the dining space is right underneath a wrestling ring and the floor shakes when someone gets body slammed below. But it's good enough pho for that area

    Banh Meee - Bun Thit (Dry Noodle) with Lemon Grass Pork & Egg Roll

    Banh Meee

    (78 reviews)

    Downtown

    Banh Meee has quite a history beginning as a food truck in 2017. Opening a brick and mortar…read morelocation on Capitol Avenue in 2018, followed by a second location on Ann Uccello in 2020. Even though they've since closed their first location, they still serve one of the best meals I could ever want. They had expanded into 257 Asylum Street, still connected to their business in Ann Uccello where they have always operated the kitchen. You might be able to see the chef in action through the glass window. I've been told that this expanded section used to be a salon. The cool light fixtures used to be above where the pedicure station was and also another reason there is a sink on the main floor. This is not quite a wait-on-you type of restaurant. You place an order through the kiosks on the wall and service staff will provide it to you when it's ready. It would be the same thing if you'd like any additions, in exception to condiments which are on the table. There is a water dispenser available for self service and a sink is nearby to wash your hands, as well as where you can place your dishes when finished similar to cafes. My go-to is always their Dry Noodle. The Daikon Bowl is probably my second favorite. I usually look out for their specials. It's too bad they do not offer the same item too often. It's simply too good! They also serve delicious refreshments that I forget to take photos of! Till next time!

    Had passed this place several times and since it was within a short walk from Theater Works, we…read moretried it. Only difficulty was with the computer-based ordering. I was confused to start and unknowingly timed out on my order. The young gentleman in the front of the house quickly rectified it. My need in a good bahn mi is the correct bread and this place did just that! Excellent. I had the flank steak bahn mi and my dining partner the crispy chicken. Both were delicious, fresh and full of flavor. Skip the curly fries. Glad we got two different choices and split the orders. The room is cafeteria chic. Will definitely return next time theater rolls around.

    The Pho Bar - thai - Updated May 2026

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