Van&#x27;s Cafe

Friendly staff, good seating area, and yummy phở makes for a great Vietnamese spot in Allentown…read more Appreciated the broth, fragrant with star anise. Perfect spot for dinner before a show at the nearby stadium.

Looks like a family business. Service is good, and place looks pretty clean…read more I ordered the beef carpaccio recommended by other Yelpers and it was great! The seasoning is very Vietnamese and I love the fried onion for crunchiness. I do think the beef slices could be thinner to soak up the flavors. Also ordered a banh mi which was delicious.

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Pho Special

Pho Happy Bowls

4.7(65 reviews)

47.1 mi

My wife and I went in for an early dinner. We heard good things about this place. We ordered wings,…read moresauce on the side. Bun bo hue and pho with flank. I am not sure if we caught them on a bad day but we will not be back. The Bun bo hue was not spicy, there was no flavor, the meat was chewy and the noodles were overcooked. The pho was not hot and noodles broke apart as they were overcooked. The decor was nice and the restaurant was overall clean. Our server was nice and attentive. The wings were also dry and not seasoned.

Pho w/chicken was very good. So much chicken breast meat, I had to take 1/2 of my soup home for…read morelater. Very clean and the service was excellent.

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Ube Iced Coffee

Lang Restaurant

4.2(52 reviews)

1.2 mi

This is my favorite restaurant. I sadly don't live in the area anymore but tell people about this…read morerestaurant often. It is delicious and unique. They also had a Vietnamese Coffee Flan that made me ACTUALLY tear up it was so delicious. The staff also remembered me when I came in, even though I was only able to make it in every so often.

Excellent service and delicious quality food authentic a couple favorites beef with water crest…read morechicken cabbage salad

Bottom is Stir Fried with Savory Curry-Coconut Sauce and the top is House Special Crispy Lo Mein

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Vietnamese Delights

4.7(61 reviews)

3.4 mi

Not-so-hidden gem in the fairgrounds market. One of the best and most generous bowls of pho I've…read morehad: broth was flavorful and rich, meat and noodles were plentiful. You know those places where you hunt for pieces of meat, thinking "this can't be all they gave me!"? This ain't it: had pieces of delicious eye of round in almost every bite. Also enjoyed a lavender boba tea. Unexpected and delicious. Seating area is a tad crowded but it's a friendly crowd, happy to pass you condiments or scoot around to let you by. Would definitely return. One note: they are currently cash-only.

This spot was great! It's located in a really unique market that has all sorts of fresh food. I…read morecame to pick my order up, and was very surprised to find a farmers market. I shopped around and picked up some extra treats! I recommend the vermicelli noodles and the spring rolls. It is cash only, but I believe they accept Venmo as a last resort as well.

Mixed Veggie Vermicelli and Shrimp Roll

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Broken rice platter

A Ha Eggroll Takeout Restaurant

3.3(6 reviews)

1.4 mi

The best pho place in reading. The restaurant is a small 1 table place in the heart of reading…read more Their business is primarily for takeout. You get. Larger than usual portion of meats and noodles. Price is basically the same as any other pho place in the area. $16 per bowl. friendly owners

The pho broth is bland and not salty at all. The noodles clump together and take a long time to…read morebreak up in the soup. If I request more flavorful broth, giving me a pack of salt with my order is not fixing the problem. I'm paying you to make the broth for me, not for me to make it myself. Do better with your service

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Pho Bowl

4.7(166 reviews)

35.4 mi

The service was great. The manager came over and described any dishes if we had questions…read more I had Shrimp Pho and it was delicious. I put some spicy jelly in it and it had a kick to it but not that harsh. My sister had the vermicelli with shrimp and my BIL had the 4 protein Pho. They both enjoyed their meals. We also had the chicken satay and it did not disappoint. Don't sleep on the Vietnamese Black coffee. Better than any American coffee out there. Very rich flavor. The price of the meal was very inexpensive too. Enjoyed our meal tremendously.

So disappointed with my last visit here. Had the Pad Si U combination. Not a good taste at all. I…read morethink the chicken was on the verge of going bad. Tasted gross. At the other meats in the meal and tried to push the chicken to the side. So disappointed as this place has typically been good. Will be awhile if I ever go back. At this point leaning to not.

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Bon bo nuong cha gio (sorry if i misspelled it)

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Pho Miss Saigon

3.9(170 reviews)

35.1 mi

Decent pho / Vietnamese spot open for years in Hershey. We went on Valentine's Day. We had pho and…read morespring rolls, and a rice dish. Bill was under $40. Totally worth it.

Came here for pho and was not disappointed. I got the veggies and tofu pho and the tofu summer…read morerolls. Both were delicious but not out of this world. My partner got the steak pho which he really liked. The staff were friendly but not over attentive. The vibe of the place is a little run down but it's great for pho in the area!

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Cafe & Pho Hoang

4.2(56 reviews)

26.8 mi

Quaint little Vietnamese cafe tucked away in Lancaster. Pho is fresh and tasty the broken rice was…read morefresh as well! Service was as expected, not amazing but it's a cafe and the job got done! Def worth a visit!!

This place has recently become a favorite of a coworker of mine due to their large portions,…read morefriendly service and proximity to work. I had the opportunity to grab lunch again and instead getting my typical rice dish I opted to get Bun, a cold vermicelli salad bowl. This one was topped with grilled pork, shrimp, and two egg rolls and served with a side of dressing. Everything was cooked well and season nicely. Since everything is made to order, it takes a little while to get your food but it did not seem excessively long either. Their menu may be more limited than other local Vietnamese restaurants but that will not prevent me from returning.

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Pho Bar & Grill

4.2(40 reviews)

30.0 mi

Delicious freshly made food. Efficient, quick service…read more Ambiance is a mix between a bar and causal American dining (live guitar/vocal music first 20 minutes). Had arcade games inside. Unfortunately, when I went in the evening bubble tea was unavailable, so I couldn't try it.

Definitely not "authentic" Vietnamese food and overpriced. We travel to Lebanon once a week and…read morewant to try out the local spots. This one caught our attention and being a fan of pho we stopped in. First the atmosphere is that of a bar. A woman told us to sit where ever and someone would be with us. The place was pretty full, 25 or so people? Tables so close together we were almost sitting on the people behind us. When I tried to sit at a more open table a waitress rushed me saying "NO YOU CANT SIT THERE! I have a party of 8 coming!" That's fine but don't tell me to sit wherever then scold me when I pick an open table. The menu is another dead give away this place wasn't going to be up to our expectations. Listed on a placemat surrounded by local ads is something I expect from a diner or pizza place. Not bad but I've never seen one at an Asian eatery. Prices are what I've seen at other Pho restaurants but the quality is lacking here so I cant justify paying that. Waitress finally stopped over after 20 minutes with water and took our orders. I got rib eye pho and summer rolls. Husband got pad thai and "cheesesteak" egg rolls. Pho and summer rolls came first and after waiting another 20 minutes pad thai and egg rolls came. Pho was fine but had a strong cilantro taste and maybe 4 thin slices of beef. No extra sides of lime, basil, mint, or bean sprouts that are usually served with the dish. Summer rolls were supposed to be pork and shrimp but there was no pork to be found. Husband's pad thai was bland and lacking flavor. Maybe had 5 shrimp in total? Cheesesteak rolls are a joke. $8 for what looked like basic small spring rolls? No thanks. All the while we ate they were setting up for karaoke night. More staff seemed to be coming in, or people who knew staff, but just talked or yelled at each other getting pretty loud and noisy. Glad we left before the karaoke started. After not seeing our waitress for a bit we went to the counter and just paid the cashier. Unfortunately due to the atmosphere, food and prices we won't be back. Seems as if you're not a local or regular they don't seem to care for your business. Also good luck figuring out when they're open. Website, Google, Menu and door all have different times so its like a lottery if you want to eat there.

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Abby A.

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2 years ago

This restaurant was such a wonderful surprise! My boyfriend and I shared the chicken pho and pork summer rolls, and both were absolutely delicious. The pho had the perfect balance of flavors, and the summer rolls were so fresh and satisfying. The service was impressively fast, and the calm, quiet atmosphere made it feel cozy and intimate--great for a date night! I can't wait to thank my boyfriend later for taking me here. I enjoyed that it was warm inside, and honestly, the incredible food and quick service made it well worth it. Highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

Alex R.

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8

3

2 years ago

My girlfriend and I had an amazing dining experience at this Vietnamese restaurant! The chicken pho was incredibly flavorful, and the pork summer rolls were fresh and delicious. The service was impressively fast, and the quiet atmosphere made it a perfect spot for a date night. The only downside was that it was a bit warm inside, but honestly, the fantastic food and overall experience made up for it. Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic Vietnamese cuisine and a relaxing place to enjoy it! read more

Denisse C.

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2 years ago

I would give 100 stars if I could. my sisters and I have been coming here for more than 7 years and she is the best, great food, always from scratch and love, my happy place really. Try it out you'll love it. read more

Cassandra B.

168

4

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10 years ago

Delicious. We travel from Pottstown to get our Pho here. The restaurant is cute and clean. The food is worth the travel.

Max H.

65

8

1

9 years ago

Amazing food, ate here for the first time and I was very impressed with the food! Will definitely be back.

Alex A.

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15

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11 years ago

Best pho in the area, and I have tried them all. Good broth and great service, large portions

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