Authentic Vietnamese food. The phở bò tái (beef soup), chả giò (spring rolls), gỏi cuốn tôm (shrimpsummer rolls), and bánh mì thịt (sandwich with meat on a French baguette) are my go-to items here.
Service is nice and usually very fast. The PhoXe Lua is my go to menu order. It has everything and I just ask for extra beef balls ($2+) the place is always busy no matter the day or time I stop in.
This is one of the few restaurants that if I see they have a rating of B, I will still eat here. The food never disappoints and service is always quick (and mostly polite).
Other than places in Chinatown, this does Vietnamese cuisine just right. For a taste of Viet, try Goi Cuon - a summer roll with shrimp, pork, green leaves, mint with a sweet peanutdipping sauce.
Chef Michael Ginor experienced the tastes of Vietnam at Pho Bang. “The Pho is particularly deep in flavor, with quality beef, fresh cilantro, mint, and bean sprouts all mixed in one comforting bowl.”
They have the best iced coffee. Don't be mistaken by the "vietnamese" version, just say regular. You won't be disappointed. But, if you are not into sweet ot creamy, then I do not suggest it..
CASH ONLY! (ATM is across the street) if you want chicken pho they'll send you a side of "real chicken" which turned out to be "grilled chicken". Also, this place could use some heat.
Make sure not to confuse Pho Bang with its neighbor, Pho Hoang. Those who don't eat a lot of meat should order the 16. Pho Banh Khong Thit, but keep in mind the broth is not vegetarian.
If you're looking for meat in any of your fried rice dishes, forget it. You have better chance of world peace than finding more than one tiny piece of meat!
This place use to be filthy. Now it's just dirty. Don't even want to imagine what the kitchen looks like. Good Pho if you can get over the sanitary aspect.