Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieBBQ beef, pho, crispy squid & other Vietnamese eats are found at this enduring no-frills eatery.
What to order: Pho Dac Biet · Pho Ga · Com Bo Luc Lac (Beef Cubes Over Rice) · Sauteed Calamari (Crispy Squid)From Google Maps reviews.
I only had the Pho, but my lord was it good. The portion was huge too - which i loved. Service atmosphere absolutely zero complaints. Highly recommend. Will be coming back soon. (Pho pictured includes sauce I added)
I cannot say enough good things about this establishment. If you are looking for true authentic Vietnamese cuisine, this is the spot to be. The owner, Andy, takes his time and goes around to each table and says hello when he can. The broth of the bun bo hue is rich. Their sauteed calamari is out of this world (100% reccomend you get this as a table appetizer. Had to definitely get an order of fresh pressed sugarcane juice with kumquat. Their special combo rice vermicelli bowl is also so decaden
First time I came here was back in 2000 after doing Jury Duty across the street. :) What’s funny is that there’s another Vietnamese restaurant next to this one, so if you can’t get a seat here, you can try the other place. Been having Vietnamese food since like the 5th grade and this one is pretty much like a lot of them in Chinatown and other places in the NYC-area. No frills, and got exactly what I wanted quickly in a very simple setting with a friendly staff. Would definitely go again.
From the Jan 8, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.
