Food was great, but I ordered takeout and it took almost an hour before it was ready.

Okay i've read some bad reviews about this place but i was pleasantly surprised! The best viet food comes from a hole in the wall place so if you're looking for ambiance and friendly service, don't come here lol. BUT if you want some cheap viet food, most def come here. I got the bbq chicken banh mi and the filling was delicious - sad they don't have a bbq beef version but the chicken was juicy and tasted great. Their bread could use a little work though - some more toasting or investing in something higher quality. Their bun bo hue was great and cheaper than most places i've been to philly. Their chili oil adds the extra spice i'm always looking for in a noodle soup!! read more

We ordered a couple of Bahn Mi from Viet Bistro, which has taken over the location of what was a Chinese restaurant. The interior is basically the same. A few tables, along with a counter of ordering. It's more of a take-out place or if you would prefer a quick dine in type experience. I got the Tofu and my husband went with the grilled chicken. As far as Bahn Mi goes, we have certainly had better. Their bread was very average; definitely not fresh. However, the filings were good, especially the carrots. Service was quick and prices are very reasonable. We will return to try the Pho another day. For now, it's definitley nice to have a new establishment open up on South Street. read more

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Had to come and viet this place to see if it was legit. There was an old Vietnamese man smoking a cigarette outside so we were pretty sure it was going to bistro good and we were right! I used to go to Huong Tram/Nam Son all the time when I lived here and I love The Breakfast Den but it's so great that there's a traditional Vietnamese place in Grad Hospital again! I recognized one of the waiters from Huong Tram I think and my friend recognized another from another closed Viet restaurant at 11th and Washington so it's so nice to see familiar faces again! Food: Egg rolls (cha gio)- usually call these spring rolls but either way they're delicious, fried and stuffed with pork. Spring rolls- usually call these summer rolls but, again, so delicious we forgot to take a pic. Shrimp and pork Pho Tai- we ordered Tai Nam but they brought the wrong one. Either way, good amount of meat, good broth (not as amazing as Washington Ave, but still good). Banh mi- ordered the BBQ pork and they brought out the wrong one, but brought out this one when we told them- toasty fresh bread, delicious meat, watch out for the jalapenos! Lemongrass beef bun (vermicelli)- great flavor beef and sauce Good size portions, great price, delicious food, quick service, and BYOB! Just double check when you order and get your food that you got the right thing. Hoping all the people who learned to love fusion Viet food from TBD migrate over here and support Viet Bistro too! read more

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This food is legit! My friend is Vietnamese and they eat all these foods all day. I was so excited when she said that she knew it was good as soon as she all the proper aromas filled the room and welcomed her into space. Yay! I ordered all my favorites spicy shrimp, beef pho, short ribs, and the fresh veggies for the pho. The shrimp is addictive and flavorful. The noodles were perfect and not mushy. It was so cold and rainy evening, so a warm tea and hot bowl of soup was just what we needed! read more

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Soooo... I was looking for a new place to eat lunch today so I thought this would be a good option. I ordered BBQ Pork Banh Mi and Chicken Wings. I was so excited to try this new place so I walked to the store, after paying for my order online+tip, only to find out that they were closed. There was no sign on the door and the phone numbers on the menu that was in the window were not working. So much for trying something new! Needless to say I did not try anything new from Veit Bistro. So... I walked back around the corner a next day and, to my surprise, they were open for business. The person that I spoke to( possibly a manager) provided no explanation of why they weren't open when my order was placed, but was willing to make my order. I explained that I would not be able to have the order made that day. He took my information and we agreed on a day and time for my order. When I called in, there was a little bit of confusion surrounding my order and my previous communication had not been shared so after showing proof of my order and re-explaining the situation, my order was made. The person that was at the counter was pleasant and provided updates on my order without prompting. The FOOD.... As I stated in my earlier review this was my first time trying Banh Mi. It was so GOOD and fresh. I also ordered Chicken Wings(Canh Ga). They were crunchy and flavorful without being too salty. I would recommend and order again. The menu notates that this is a BYOB but this is does not seem like typos of place one would come for a dinner and bring wine. It has a "hole in the wall" type of aesthetic. read more

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Almost a year later, I can't believe it's been so long! Me and husband were out playing Pokemon Go today and it was chilly so a warm bowl of cozy Pho sounded like a great idea. We decided to stop in and order to-go this time: chicken pho for me, veggie pho for husband, and we also threw on some fried wontons and chicken wings just to try something new. It was ready in about 10-15 minutes just as quoted. Got it home and unpacked and everything looked and smelled so good! We focused on the wontons and wings primarily and had a little pho tonight, figuring we'd have plenty for leftovers tomorrow. It was a good plan! The wings are really crispy and I like the light sauce that comes with them (or maybe it came with the wontons, not sure). The wontons were crispy too -- these are a meat-filled wonton and there was a good amount of stuffing inside! The pho was everything we remembered it being and really hit the spot. The chicken for the pho was a little bland (basically just some sliced cooked chicken breast, not even sure if it was seasoned at all) and I think since we ordered such meaty apps, veggie pho would have been just fine. Overall another solid experience. I'm really not sure why this place gets such mixed reviews! read more

Viet Bistro - Wings and fried wontons - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

To start the service was a bit weird. When I walked in, the workers were eating and no one really asked what I wanted. When I went to the counter they told me someone would come out shortly. I decided to sit down, as soon as I did a man from the counter waved at me to walk back.. mind you I'm dining in and i had a stroller. I went up to notice his nose was runny and he had no mask on. Still I was craving pho and noticed he wasn't actually making my food so I let it pass. You also have a visual of the kitchen. AFTER I finish eating I look up to notice the cook TASTING the food he was making with the SAME spoon he was mixing the food with. I don't know if that was his own food he was making, none the less a VERY weird habit to have working in a kitchen. The food- I ordered shrimp pho no noodle just veggies and shrimp summer rolls. The summer roll is rate 6/10 The pho id rate 6/10 read more

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A great option when you've a celiac/gluten-free diner with you! Updated menu attached for reference. read more

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I got take out. The food was really great. The tofu hoagie and tofu summer rolls were perfect. I will definitely be going here regularly. read more

Viet Bistro - 20. Banh Mi Chay 109. Bun Dau Hu Xao Sa 8. Goi Cuon Chay - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Very homey and tasty food. They do a 4% charge on credit card. Their Banh Mi are delicious - toasty warm bread and fresh garnishes. Pho is a little light on the meat but everything tastes like it's made the day of. read more

Viet Bistro - BBQ Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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forget the ambience; it's sketchy in the best way... we've ordered bahn mi twice now and they were consistent, fairly priced, and delicious... tonight we got pho for take-out and it was fantastic... the scalding hot broth comes separate from the noodles and any proteins to be poured over top once you're ready. the hot sauce is hot and the jalapeños are not your baby-stuff-for-babies. these folk will stay on our list. read more

Disappointed with how little chicken they gave me. All I wanted was grilled chicken, they gave me full plate of noodles and less than a handful of tiny thin pieces of chicken. $13, deserves more chicken. Also the spring rolls had the tiniest piece of pork I've ever seen. I'm talking super razor thin. They mostly just have me noodles. read more

Viet Bistro - Plate full of noodles, very little chicken. - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was in Philly for work and this place had good ratings and was in walking distance l. So, I gave it a try. When I arrived at the location, I will be honest, I stopped in my tracks, because for a second I thought it went out of business. The front leaves much to imagine for. Hole in the wall doesn't even cut it hahaha. Inside is t much better, hygiene and cleanliness... Gordon Ramsey would have a field day. I'm a bit nervous ... 1.5 stars max sorry. So now about the food: I ordered Pho Ga and chicken fried rice. The Pho was a large filling portion, and good flavorful with all basic ingredients. 3.5 stars for that. The chicken fried rice had also good flavor. The food flavors were overall good and tasty. 3.5 stars Wish the kitchen could get the same rating. !! Note: you pay less if you pay cash! read more

Living in Fitler Square I'm always looking for a good Vietnamese option when I need a break from my heavy hitters (Bistro Southeast and Nam Phuong waddup) so I've been waiting for this place to open. Picked up dinner for three on a weekday evening and they got our order pretty quickly. Apparently the menu on the yelp pictures is now out of date because all of the numbers have changed but I was still able to order my items. The prices are a bit steep but the portions were pretty generous. The bun rieu came with lots of meat but was a little underseasoned. My rice with pork chop platter was good but kind of boring. I'll give this place a few more tries while they sort themselves out but I still think it's a pretty decent spot. read more

Solid mom and pops place. Authentic food and good prices. Service isn't the best but you don't eat Vietnamese food expecting good service.

Awful . The spring rolls were spoiled and the order for 2 items took 45 minutes . Totally unacceptable. Place is dirty and the people that work there smoke outside . Never again. read more

This place has gotten so much better in the past few months, one of my favorite pho places around!

A very nice addition to the neighborhood. We've ordered a number of different dishes and they are all excellent. Delicious bahn mi, summer rolls and mostly importantly pho! I recently got the grilled pork chop pho and the pork was phenomenal. So good that I can't stop thinking about it. On top of it, the service is really nice and friendly. read more

Living in rittenhouse square area, I've always wished there was somewhere closer than Washington Ave or Chinatown to get authentic banh mi. My wishes have been answered! The egg roll and the barbecue pork banh mi were both delicious and reasonably priced. The Vietnamese iced coffee was also good. I'll be coming back here again and often. Looking forward to trying the pho and vermicelli noodle. read more

I was so excited to see a new Vietnamese place near my work. I've already ordered a couple of times since they've opened and it's been great. The people are so nice. The food is fresh and delicious with lots of vegetarian options. Can't wait to go back again. read more

Viet Bistro - Vegetarian Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Im going to update my review on this place. The first time they open, their food was great and their portion sizes were reasonable. Now that I've been back recently, I've notice that they are downsizing their portion but keeping the prices high. When I say downsize, they downsize every ingredient from the lettuce, noodles, meat, etc. I rather make a trip out to Vietnamese restaurants on Washington ave or Chinatown to pay the same amount of money for a more reasonable portion sized meal. As you can see in the photo, I barely have any ingredients in my summer roll that it just flops over. read more

Viet Bistro - Summer roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food was incredible. I've been back so many times. The best vegetarian pho broth -- one of the few I've been able to find in town.

New place on South. Ordered the bahn mi chicken, it was great, but not much chicken inside. The vermicelli shrimp with vegetables was quite plain. read more

The pork banh mi was one of the best banh mi's I've had. I also got the taro boba, which was decent. It does take a while but I think it's worth the wait. read more

This was our 4th or so trip to Viet Bistro, and it was our first disappointing one. Let's start with the service. There were only a couple of other tables with guests sitting at them plus there were a few take-out orders. It took us 40 minutes to get our meals; at our pervious visits it took around 10 minutes. Our orders were simple: 2 orders of summer rolls, 1 vermicelli special, and 1 Bahn mi. The spring rolls were not wrapped tightly enough, and the dipping sauce was good, but there was not enough of it. The vermicelli was hot, not cold, as we find it in other Vietnamese restaurants. Also, the noodles were broken into about 3" pieces instead of being long strands. The Bahn mi was good but dry; it needed a dipping sauce and more pickled vegetables. One more thing you should know about the Viet Bistro: if you pay by credit card you are charged a 4% surcharge. Having once worked in the credit card industry, I can tell you this is expressly forbidden by most major card issuers. read more

This place is great for pho and Banh mi. A great addition to the neighborhood. Nice staff and very clean

I didn't like this place. I got a beef dish, I didn't like it and my husband got the chicken pho and said it wasn't very good. Won't be back. read more

So excited to have such a good Vietnamese restaurant in Rittenhouse/Grad Hospital. Went twice in a week and will definitely be going back again soon. read more

I have been here 4 or 5 times now and have loved it every time. I've had the Pho (various styles), bahn mi, spring and egg rolls and have enjoyed everything. Great addition to the neighborhood! read more

Service was terrible. I ordered a banh mi and it took 30 minutes...for a sandwich. The sandwich was trash too.