Pho Astoria

"So far the best bowl of pho I’ve had in New York. I’m from Southern California very close to Westminster which boast some really good Vietnamese food, and have been searching for a pho spot that’s close to what I grew up eating. The broth had a lot of flavor, the noodles were cooked right(nice chew to them). And the meat was close but could have been more tender. The serving was also large and very satisfying. I did also order the ice coffee which was a bit underwhelming because I think they didn’t use the right beans? Can’t confirm that but it tasted different. I have been to a few places and so far this one’s come the closest to the flavors I know and love. I’ll continue to search but would come back to this spot again for sure. I hope they don’t change anything like small eateries have a habit of doing."

"This has to probably be one of my favorite pho shops in town! The portion sizes are large so you won’t leave wanting more. I went with the beef ball pho and the broth was aromatic. The beef balls also have nice texture to it. I also really enjoyed the chili oil on the table. It definitely was on the spicier side but delicious. Others at the table had the banh mi which looked delicious so I’ll have to try that next time!"

"I noticed this new Vietnamese restaurant quietly had their grand opening the other day as I was heading to the take the train. I tried to find more info online but could not find a website nor any social media accounts. So, I decided to stop by after work and just try them out. I ordered the following to go: Fried Catfish Tacos ($10.89): the tacos were okay. It comes two (tacos) per order. The catfish is fried and topped with pickled carrots, cucumbers, bib lettuce, and spicy mayo. By the time I got it home, the fish were no longer crispy. It also could have used more of the spicy mayo (which wasn’t spicy at all) or maybe a couple of slices of lime to spritz on the tacos. Banh Mi Special ($10.89): Was surprised by how much I enjoyed this. It had pork belly, pork roll, pate and topped with pickled carrots, cucumber, cilantro and daikon. At first glance, I was disappointed by the amount of protein and thought it could have used more slices of pork belly and pork rolls. So, I was completely amazed after the first bite. It hit all of the flavor profiles of a great banh mi: savory, sweet, slightly salty and aromatic. The baguette was fresh, crusty and held all of the ingredients together well. Also, this sandwich could easily be shared by two people. Pho with Flank & Brisket ($17.42): The portion was large (especially for take-out). They didn’t give a lot of herbs surprisingly, but it had thinly sliced onions, bean sprouts, cilantro and a few pieces of mint. The noodles themselves were delicate and silky. And the broth was quite good. Honestly, this was so satisfying to eat, very filling and yummy. Happy to report that I enjoyed the food. I probably will skip the tacos next time and just go for anything else on the menu."

"Good food. Generous portion. Fair price. High quality ingredients. Great service. Broth could maybe be a bit more flavorful. Maybe more anise?"

"As a Viet-American finding a solid Vietnamese restaurant always seemed a bit of a challenge. So discovering this gem through Reddit was awesome. I ordered the Flank and Brisket Pho with al dente noodles (a quick dip in boiling water for that perfect chew). Many places don’t get it right, but this chef nailed it. The pho came in a generous bowl and was absolutely delicious—great value for the price. I also got the special Banh Mi and pork spring rolls vermicelli to go. Everything was solid! Aurora, our server, was sweet and cheerful, adding to the experience. The interior is clean and inviting, with wood lacquered tables and sriracha bottles on the tables that evoke a sense of Vietnam. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and can’t wait to return!"