Pho Bang Elmhurst

Natta A

Eating the Vietnamese crispy spring rolls is like eating an entire meal in one bite; so rich, so complex, balanced filling. I got the combination rice noodles, beef soup with beef meat balls whereas my partner ate the combination rice noodles, beef soup with fresh eye of round, navel and tendon. We both left feeling satisfied, full, and refreshed. We also got iced espresso special filter condensed milk coffee to go, it made our afternoon! Pretty straight forward service, we like it.

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Cat L

I've been coming here since I was a kid, and it’s still my go-to spot for a decent bowl of pho. I always order the #30 pho, but I also occasionally get the pork chop over rice, the fried spring rolls, or summer rolls. The service is quick even when the place gets busy, and they clean up the tables right away. After you finish eating, you leave your tip and bring your bill up to the front to pay. If you're craving a comforting bowl of pho broth, this place will do.

Beatrice Evans

Pretty good food here. The menu has a wide selection and from what I can tell everything looks pretty good. The pho I had was very good although you don’t get that much meet. We ordered this noodle and pork dish that you wrap in lettuce and that was much better than the pho. The waiters aren’t too nice and the restaurant is no frills but if you’re looking for a quick option it’s good. The prices are good but average for the neighborhood.

Bill Yu

This is by far the best pho (with flank beef, tendon, beef ball) I’ve ever had. The tender rare thinly sliced beef was very premium tasting. The basil and bean sprout couldn’t be fresher. And of course the star of the show is the fantastic broth. The grilled pork chops and fried spring rolls were great too. The nearby Pho Bac which unfortunately closed had pho beef broth that was not as good (but still superb) but had tastier beef balls. The other nearby pho place Pho Best left a lot to be desired and should’ve been the one to close IMHO. Pho Bac is a must-eat and a must-return.

Matt Smith

This is THE BEST place in the city to get Pho. I’ve been coming here ever since I was a kid (except during a period where the restaurant had closed due to a fire). The food here is incredibly delicious, the waitstaff are friendly and attentive, and the food comes out promptly after ordering. I came in around 5pm on a Sunday and thankfully there was no wait and we were seated (party of two at a table for four) immediately. I ordered my go-to’s which are Summer Rolls and a large bowl of Pho and, as per usual, they did not disappoint. The grilled pork chop on top of rice is also one of my favorites. I highly recommend this restaurant if you’re in the area and/or if you’re looking for some amazing authentic Vietnamese food at fair prices. FYI: This is as much of a no frills restaurant as it gets. You come in, you eat, and you go. Otherwise, visibly impatient employees will hover around you. Just don’t make eye contact to avoid any awkwardness and you’ll be fine until you’re ready to leave lol. Cash only (pay up at the cashier) and don’t forget to tip back at your table.

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Sarah

Pho is amazing been going here for years. So nice to see an old school type restaurant, very simple very nice. We tipped a little a they asked for more tip which seemed a little rude.

Wattanachai CH

Cold days call for something steaming hot, and this place nails it. The pho broth is fragrant and piping hot with tender beef, the fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce hit the spot, Tasty food and quick service overall. One small note for the front staff: once we’re seated, please give us a minute to look through the menu instead of hovering to take the order we might have ordered even more with a little time 🙂 Still, we’ll be back because the food is genuinely great.

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Vanessa Audrey

the food, i’d give 1000/10 in a heartbeat, it was DELICIOUS. the beansprout, 10000/10 (i LOVE beansprout), they got rid of the end and it’s super fresh. but they only accept cash and there’s ppl fighting when i got there so yeah.. but if you want a great pho, definitely come here, but dont forget your cash and you cant sit for long bcs there’s always a line (ppl know where the good food is)

Kathy Wong

I absolutely love Vietnamese food—pho is my ultimate comfort food. I come here at least twice a month. The pork chops are perfectly cooked and marinated, and I just discovered something new—crab cakes! They totally made my day, and I enjoyed every bite. The only thing that keeps us a little apart is that they only accept cash.

Nicholas Yeung

Pho Bang has been around for decades (at least the one from Mott St). Just like their Chinatown location, this location has some of the best Pho noodle soup and spring rolls at a really good price. The Pho soup is rich, and the meat are prepared just right. The spring rolls are crispy and tasty especially with their dipping sauce. Their food portions are great and hearty, and everything about it speaks Vietnamese (including the staff no pun intended)! Overall, it’s worth a revisit!