The pho at District Saigon is top notch. Perfectly balanced flavors with lots of options to choose…read morefrom. The vibe inside is dim and artsy, good spot for a date night. And the wait staff is super patient explaining the menu and attentive.

I wanted to love this place since I moved nearby, but I now know to look elsewhere for Viet food. I…read moredo wonder if I got lower quality food since I ordered takeout, but I'm not interested to try again. The rice noodles for the bun cha were rough. Refrigerated at least once and not fully heated up again to be bouncy. The egg roll and pork patties were definitely pre-fried way in advance. They were too chewy and crumbly. The banh mi doesn't use a baguette bread but rather a roll style bread, so it's really dense. The pork cold cut had dried edges. What tainted the taste the most is the soggy, semi-sour cucumber. Only pro is that this was all ready within 10 minutes. But I think that's because nothing was fresh.

Pretty average Viet spot. I previously good reviews for the bún chả, but I was honestly…read moredisappointed. The broth was leaning cold, and the meats were inherently cold as well. I actually requested the staff to heat up the meat for me, which they kindly did. However, I just am use to enjoying this dish warm so I was thrown off. The sandwich was pretty average as well. Adding the chili oil definitely gave it a nice kick. But the bread is a standard roll vs the signature baguette style.

2nd time here and it's not pretty underwhelming thought maybe the 1st time was just a fluke.. Also…read morepricey for what it is.. The grilled pork chop is paired with regular rice that's pretty dry even with the fish sauce. No option for broke rice which is what is what it's supposed to be served with.

I wanted to try boat noodles here and I'm glad I did! We came here on a weeknight and didn't have…read moreto wait long. The chive pancakes were so good. I love the frozen drinks too. The staff were super friendly. This was great!

After nearly a dozen years, Pye Boat Noodle has gone from the neighborhood's best kept secret to…read morebecoming one of the borough's most popular Thai spots. They've been consistent with service and food, and the vibe is very reminiscent of my time in Thailand. Located in the busiest part of Astoria (#1), they've done a great job at taking the narrow interior and making the most of the their interior and patio dining (#2). "Pye" is paddle in Thai, which is an homage to the boat food culture in the canals of Bangkok. Their pye boat noodle ("guay tiew ruea") is their signature dish and is sufficiently porky with slices of pork meat, pork meatballs, pork rinds, and in a pork blood broth. Beef is also an option, but I still think the pork version wins. Of course, dry noodles are always an option. They're the more classic Thai dishes that are still tasty, such as their pad kee mao, pad see ew, and the classic pad thai. They're all very tasty, but the ba mee moo dang hang whch is more like a Chinese dry noodle dish, with egg noodles and a smatter of yu choy and roasted pork + crab. Another banger is their sukhothai noodles, which is in a chicken soy broth with dried shrimp, ground pork, roasted pork and pork rind, with a nice topping of cilantro and scallion. Price wise, it's a bit up there but it's also Astoria. Entrees are going to range from $16-22, and there i no shortage of variety from their robust selection. While service takes a small dive on their busiest nights, all Thai food lovers owe it to themselves to try this place at least once. ___________ (#1) Broadway. (#2) Aka the "backyard" dining room.

I love this cute little restaurant but I wish my sandwich had more in it! There was not enough…read morefilling inside the giant baguette. Original sandwich (traditional bahn mi) Cost $10 Ordered for pickup and it was ready really fast Tasted great, but would double ingredients next time

This is the former location of my beloved Akros, which sadly did not survive because of the lack of…read morefoot traffic, which I feel like Lotus 1 is now also experiencing. Like many restaurants in this area that aren't on the popular intersections of Steinway or Broadway, they mainly rely on food delivery orders to survive. I'm super fortunate that my family still has a home nearby, and this has been a great option to bring them to cater to their Asian tastes and be within walking distance, especially ever since Shuya closed. I will say that if you're looking for the style of pho served at those no-frills, dingy-looking places, you will be disappointed. The combo of food and service here, by no means, is the type you'll find at your typical family-operated restaurant in an Asian enclave. But it is a much cleaner, modern, and more relaxed setting. Pho is pretty good, but again, don't expect the family-run style. This is more of a place where you get your pho or banh mi fix or cravings fulfilled.

I was recommended this restaurant by my Vietnamese friend who knew I'd be in the area soon. They…read moreget busy, so I made reservations in advance, though it wasn't hard to do so 2-3 days before we planned to go. We were seated very quickly. Restaurant is small and cozy, was a bit hard to get to the booth area due to how close together the tables are, but still felt fairly private and not like we were overhearing conversations. Service was great, we got menus quickly, were asked if we needed more time after a few minutes. We ordered phos, and I also got a Thai iced tea and we got the water spinach for the table. The drinks came out very quickly, as did the pho! They also gave us hoisin sauce and sriracha if needed. Broth was good and flavorful, meat was well cooked (I got chicken). I also really enjoyed the water spinach, it was really well seasoned and I'd definitely get it again. Also everything was a good amount so I definitely felt full by the end of it. They also have only one restroom, but there were many times where it wasn't in use, and it was very well maintained and clean. No complaints and would highly recommend!

Love everything about this place, seems more American based…read morepho place by just the front area where the seating is but don't be fooled they have something unique in the back where the kitchen is!!! Me and friends all ordered different foods and the pho tasted fresh of course but I saw others pho and the smoked rib really caught my eye it looked smoky and flavorful from an actually Vietnamese pho place!!! I just got regular pho which I needed to season some more to get it a bit more peppery and salty. They were a little stingy with the bean sprouts so I did not know if I could as for me but I did not fulfill my taste buds and hunger so I am satisfied!!! Price for it is also Well worth it, I have been to pho restaurant with bigger bowls with the same price but it is okay! I loved the decoration and setting, and service was always on point they were their watching and always asking if we needed anything else! Highly recommend and would come back again!

Anyone remember that viral TikTok / IG video of that influencer that came here for a collab, to…read moreonly post a bad review once she got called out for not holding up her end of the bargain, and then also get exposed for killing a dog while dog sitting. Crazy times. Anyways...I didn't realize it was this spot until one night I was craving pho in LIC and found this spot on Yelp. Once I saw the storefront, I knew which restaurant this was and got very excited to finally try them out. For drinks, I had to get the Vietnamese Espresso Martini ($19). It had that distinct Vietnamese coffee taste with a mix of alcohol, which blended in nicely. It luckily did not keep me up all night. For entrees, we split an order of the Shaking Beef ($33) as well as the Bun Rieu ($22). We probably could have just ordered one or the other to split as we were very stuffed by the end of the meal. Both were delicious and would recommend. The Bun Rieu is unique that it is a pork and tomato soup base, kind of like in hot pot (delicious a refreshing btw) with a hint of fish sauce. The Shaking Beef is a classic which comes with jasmine rice. Beef is prepared and seasoned perfectly. There were other items that looked and sounded delicious, but my wallet prevented me from doing so. There's always another time, which I will be looking forward to. Shoutout to our server Daniel who was amazing and super hospitable.

NYC isn't known for their Viet food at all, but Chef Papa's does the job, especially in LIC. I…read moreactually like their regular pho and bun bo hue. Vermicelli bowls are also huge. Service is great and staff are very courteous. Can get crowded during peak times.

Yet again - I must say this is the best Vietnamese restaurant I have ever eaten in !! and I've…read moreeaten in quite a few. Tonight I ordered my favorites which happen to be the six shrimp dumplings as an appetizer - followed by the Pho Udon soup - of which I've attached a photo. Unfortunately I was very hungry and I practically inhaled those delicious shrimp dumplings before thinking of taking a photograph of them. oops ! PS: note - this is only half of the soup as I've saved the other half for tomorrow. Their prices are very reasonable and they are very quick in its preparation and delivery !

Writing a review after ordering atleast 5-10 times from this place - my apologies!…read more But also, now you know you can trust my review and know they are constantly 5/5 I have always done takeouts and pickups :) Their grilled pork and lemongrass pork banh mis are absolutely amazing! Big piece of bread stuffed (I mean stuffed) with meat and amazingly flavored pickled veggies To the point and brilliant sandwiches. Fills you up for the whole day Their pho (have tried the UES one and the classic) is very nicely flavored and a hearty big bowl of everything you would expect in a pho. Highly recommend this place Unfortunately I only found one photo

This place has a variety of flavors you wouldn't normally see at your regular boba place (but for…read morethose who want the usual, they do have a few crowd favorites -- see menu pics). I had the strawberry, rose lemonade and it was so refreshing on a hot day! There is outdoor seating. Our server answered any questions we had and was patient and kind. I would love to try their sandwiches next. So cool that they serve Bánh mì baguettes and bowls.

I went for a Yelp event and picked up a jasmine green tea. It was good. I didn't realize they…read morealso had food. Unfortunately they didn't seem to have a sit in area except outside. My tea came super fast and she just asked for my name vs checking my Yelp pass. I definitely don't mind coming back if I am back in Astoria. I have been checking out Astoria more recently and next time would love to come back.

Banh is a very Cute Tiny Vietnamese restaurant. Extremely…read morebusy, wait is about 15 plus minutes. Staff is very pleasant. Menu is a QR Code to view. Wait staff takes your order. Food arrives quickly. If you're in the area. Come Try. Worth the wait.

Everyone was recommending Banh so I finally went. That pesto tofu banh mi was everything I wanted…read morein a banh mi + more. So delicious, so filling. Service was fast, pricing reasonable, restaurant was packed but we didn't have to wait super long to get our food. Very satisfied and will be back.

Very good banh mi sandwiches. I went with the chicken one, was solid. Got myself some mayo and the…read morejalapeños. Word of caution here they were spicy hot and gave me hiccups. Chicken thighs were nice and flavorful. Veggies bright and fresh. As for the restaurant it was Bright, Modern with a clean vibe despite a B grade: place is super small and I was fortunate to get a table. Better for takeout. I will come back to sample more of their fare. Great for a quick nosh or to pick up dinner on the way home from work.

I've been clamoring - CLAMORING - for a place like this in the Upper East Side. Most Asian…read morerestaurants in this neighborhood are fancy sit-downs, so it was exciting to see a quick, casual stop for Asian "finger food" (for a lack of better word) within my vicinity. Joju specializes in modern Vietnamese cuisine, serving meals like bahn mi, loaded fries, and rice meals. The menu recently added soy garlic wings, and since I am a fiend for Asian-style fried chicken, I of course had to have it. While all of the beverages looked tempting, especially their non-alcoholic soju refreshers, I needed caffeine to offset the afternoon slump that was about to follow, so I ordered a Vietnamese coffee. The wings were huge! It was notably crunchy, saucy, and juicy. There was a decent skin to meat ratio, (I so hate biting into a mouthful of breading), and the meal came out piping hot. It was clear the chicken had been fried per order. Those who know me know that I can't live without rice and would eat it with almost any meal, including fried chicken, so I did request it on the side, although the wings don't come with it. The man who took my order did me a solid and served it with mine, anyway. Good lad! I've been wanting to try Vietnamese coffee for a while now, and it was everything I imagined it would be. Sweet with a bitter backend - but not too bitter! I'm still new to coffee, and I pucker up at anything too intense. This was just right. My meal at Joju satisfied me, mind, body, and soul. I hope it is here to stay, and I hope that a shop like this is a catalyst for other quick Asian food stops to follow. Korean and Filipino restaurants - I'll be waiting!