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Pho restaurant · Bellaire West

Phở Bình

Pho restaurant · Bellaire West

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10827 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072

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Homemade pho & banh mi, flavorful broths & fresh smoothies  

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10827 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072 Get directions

phobinhbellaire.com

$10–20 · Menu

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10827 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072 Get directions

+1 281 568 7333
phobinhbellaire.com

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"When the temperatures drop, Houstonians collectively crave a steaming bowl of broth piled high with noodles, bean sprouts, and protein. There are no shortage of Vietnamese restaurants to explore from one end of the city to the other, but this Asiatown stalwart is consistently a reliable choice." - Megha McSwain

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"Try a bowl of pho, Houston’s favorite hangover cure, or banh mi at Pho Binh first." - Brittany Britto Garley

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Houston Restaurants You Need to Check Out Right Now | Bon Appétit

"A family-owned Vietnamese noodle shop prized for clean, restorative broths—favorites include a fortifying pho ga with both dark and white meat chicken and a beef version with brisket and crackling fat redolent of cinnamon and anise; finish bowls with the provided fresh garnishes (bean sprouts, sliced jalapeño, Thai basil, sawtooth leaves, cilantro) and a squeeze of lime." - ByChristina Chaey

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Ryan Nguyen

Google
The ambiance was nice. It’s your typical Vietnamese Pho restaurant, but everything was clean and tidy. Service was really nice. The lady who served us, who I’m assuming was the owner, was so polite and informative to us about the menu; she even did small talk with us which was nice. My dad and I both got their “Pho Suong Bo” ($15.00), which is Beef Rib soup with meatballs & rice noodles. It’s a simple dish, but tasted hot and fresh. Would recommend coming here when you’re craving Pho out of nowhere.

Kenny H

Google
Some of the best pho in town, service and ambiance are on point. Service is fast and the people are pleasant. The dry chicken pho is a must try for those who haven’t

Ram King

Google
Get the short rib pho bowl. The fried shrimp rolls are great as well. They open early as well.

Lee

Google
This is a low-key little place with an awesome staff and delicious food. Their pho is some of the best in Houston. A rich, flavorful broth full of perfectly cooked noodles, cilantro, and onions that's available in a generous regular portion or an even more generous large size bowl. I recommend asking for the meat on the side and adding it to the steaming hot broth at the table, this helps prevent overcooking and keeps it really soft and tender. On the side comes a generous portion of the veggies to add. If you like spicy ask for some of their chunky chili oil on the side, it adds a lot to the soup. The menu is pretty basic and straightforward. As far as appetizers are concerned, the crispy veggie springs rolls, chicken dumplings, and veggie dumplings are all good but the shining star is the crispy wrapped shrimp. Whole pieces of tail-on shrimp wrapped in thin sheets of dough come out golden brown and piping hot, served with a side of sweet and sour sauce (although mixing it with the chunky chili oil is a recommendation for this one too). They also have a really good variety of fresh smoothies to try, made to order, creamy, and not too sweet. Please note, this review is specifically for the location at 10827 Bellaire. This is the location I personally feel has the most amazing staff and the better food. Also, please make sure and check the hours before visiting as they usually close around late afternoon and are closed all day every Monday.

Atlashrugger

Google
Solid pho. I always order the same thing every where I go. I order the Dac Biet. Broth is decent and a good price. The medium is huge and a great price. I like meat balls in my Dac Biet. Not just tripe and beef but other than that it's am above average bowl for a decent price. The spring rolls are good too. My mom had the chicken pho dry which looked really good. She ordered a small which is not really on the menu but they accommodated her. Generous portions of herbs which I like.

evan g

Google
The best pho spot in houston. If you have to pick any pho spot on bellaire, pick this one! The broth is flavorful and steaming hot. Meat melts in your mouth. Since I found this spot I don’t go anywhere else!

Gin Yu

Google
My favorite Pho Place in Houston. I always order a small #3 with meatballs and a lemonade, sometime I get coffee instead. This place is delicious and authentic and that's all they serve here. And they are serious about it. I come here every time I visit Houston now.

The Trans

Google
Legit Pho! If you are looking for a savory broth (I don't like the sweet tasting broth where you can clearly tell the add sugar) that is made with beef bones, come try this place out. I've never been in there kitchen but once we parked in the back parking lot and the kitchen workers were rolling out the garbage and it tipped over...huge beef bones spilled out. Seriously though, best pho place in Houston. We've tried others but it still doesn't compare to this location especially their meatballs! Plus they serve it up faster than you can say fast food!
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Huyen C.

Yelp
The OG spot! Came here on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't too packed. We came with a party of 10 and was easily able to grab a table. We ordered a ton of appetizers on the menu. Also got the Vietnamese coffee.. both cold and hot, and I really liked the hot choice! Egg rolls, shrimp rolls, dumplings, spring rolls... all 5/5! Not expensive, perfect portions and tasted yummy. I loved wrapping the egg rolls in lettuce too. The pho was good. Broth was hot and flavorful. Not too fulfilling which was nice cause we played some badminton after. I loved leaving the restaurant and not smelling like pho... that's a huge plus!
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Danny L.

Yelp
Broth is good, but they skimp in the meatballs and greens (herbs, lime, jalapeño, and Thai basil) that go into the pho. My wife ordered a pho Dac Biet with meatballs ($2 extra), and when it arrived, there was literally one meat ball that was cut into four slices. The greens were lacking as well. We had to share a small lime slice and only were given two small jalapeño slices to share. The pho itself was good. I ordered the one with beef ribs for $15. I enjoyed the broth and appreciated how the noodles were not clumped together. If I were able to make pho like this, I would be proud. The service was ok. Nothing spectacular, but nothing bad. The windows are covered with metal grating, so it appears closed from the outside. Maybe they had some break ins in the past, or just want to prevent break ins in the future. Note: when they ask if you want "fresh noodles", know that this is an extra charge if 75 cents (as of Dec 2024). Overall, pho is good but less portion in meatball and greens compared to local competition.
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Diana C.

Yelp
Craving pho on a cold, dreary, rainy day, we popped into Pho Binh to try it out, though hesitant to deviate from our go to pho places. Upon entering, we were seated and greeted immediately. Wait staff was overall very friendly the entire time - my youngest spilled an entire cup of water and they immediately came to help. I ordered the large Pho Dac Biet and opted to add meatballs for $2. Y'all, they gave me 4 slices of meatball that was supposed to add up to ONE meatball. I called the waiter over to ask if there should be more, and he said no, that's just how the kitchen cuts it. For the record, my 4 pieces did not make up one whole meatball. And seriously, one meatball for $2?? Save your money and don't add it, not worth it. The actual pho was good! The broth was in the sweeter side. I always get the dac biet because it offers a variety of meat. Unfortunately, my bowl had no brisket though - my favorite! That was disappointing. My husband ordered the bone in pho and he shared one bone with me and it was great. The meat literally fell off the bone and had great flavor. The basil, lime, and Jalepeno they give you are laughable. We received half of a slice of lime for both of us. The amount of basil was only enough for one bowl. Overall, won't be back due to how many other great pho places there are but glad we tried it.
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Jessica N.

Yelp
This is one of the staple pho spots in Houston for a reason! The broth is meaty and hearty, not as clear as other broths but the flavor is amazing. I got the Rib Pho, the meat was so tender and fall off the bone. I also got some steak in my pho but I recommend not to as it was not as tender as the meat on the rib. Overall, 7/10.
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Ryan N.

Yelp
The ambiance was nice. It's your typical Vietnamese Pho restaurant, but everything was clean and tidy. Service was really nice. The lady who served us, who I'm assuming was the owner, was so polite and informative to us about the menu; she even did small talk with us which was nice. My dad and I both got their "Pho Suong Bo" ($15.00), which is Beef Rib soup with meatballs & rice noodles. It's a simple dish, but tasted hot and fresh. Would recommend coming here when you're craving Pho out of nowhere.
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Tony S.

Yelp
Probably my fave Pho restaurant in Houston and there's many to choose from. The broth is soothing and not too sweet but not bland either. The service is quick and friendly. You can always catch some OG's chilling and chopping it up but also see youth and family coming in too. Another thing I love is that you don't leave smelling like pho. Their juices are fresh with my go-to being the pennywort with mung beans. Highly recommend! Cafe su da was also strong.
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Harry B.

Yelp
As you walk into this simple decorated restaurant, you quickly get the feeling that you are in for something special, when it comes to Pho This family is legendary in Houston and in the 25 years that I've been eating here, I have never had anything less than an exceptional bowl of pho. One of the best things about this restaurant is not only the amazing flavors, but the efficiency of the staff in getting you in and out quickly without feeling rushed. I truly wish that I still lived closer and could enjoy their food more often but for me in Houston, they are truly the. GOAT do yourself a favor and give them a try.
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Cat N.

Yelp
Dry pho ga is bomb! It comes with broth. I ended up dumping the broth in my noodles and ate it wet but it was good. Conveniently located on Bellaire
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Megan L.

Yelp
We've been looking for a good pho place in Houston, and I'm so glad our friends introduced us to Pho Binh! Their broth is honestly pretty solid. I would highly recommend ordering their fatty bone marrow broth as a side and dumping it into your pho. It adds a ton of richness and flavor to the already pretty decent broth. Noodles are well cooked, and the meat quality is also great. I don't recommend the eggrolls; I love the price, but they're not very flavorful and the filling is quite lacking. I wish I had tried their thai tea or coffee, but I'm currently on a caffeine diet so I'll have to come back again. We actually had to wait a pretty long time for our pho, but our friends insist that they're usually pretty fast. I have no complaints because our food came out hot and delicious, and I would definitely come again.

P Z.

Yelp
Service is good, and the taste is fine, but it did not catch me to return for more. I do recommend this place.
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Kim L.

Yelp
Here for the 1 year update. This is probably my 4th or 5th time coming to Pho Binh and a year since the last time I was here. Admittedly, I've had to update my review with one less star. The menu this year has a lot more variety in all the wrong ways. Long gone is the simple menu that lists primarily the food stars of the show. Instead, half the menu is now varying types of drinks (most or all non-alcoholic) that borderline resembles a Bambu or Boba Tea Shop, not a local pho restaurant. Outside of this, it feels like the quality of ingredients has gone down since the last time I was here. My bowl this year was half fried onions and overcooked noodles. The broth no longer resembled that previously flavorful bone-like broth, but rather something that came out of a can (and I would know since I've had plenty of canned chicken broth before). My parents, who have frequented Pho Binh more than I have stated similar concerns. Overall, I really hope this isn't the trend of the restaurant and we were just here on a bad day... This really is one of my favorite spots for Pho Ga Kho, and I'd hate it if the food quality isn't as great as it used to be. Are they still currently one of the only places in Houston that offer this dish? Yes, and it's worth it to try. However, for those of you who are familiar with this dish and restaurant, don't be surprised if things don't taste up to par.
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Henry V L.

Yelp
Pho Binh(been) loyal to its name since it opened. Unlike most pho restaurants, this restaurant only sells pho with exception to a few drinks. If you never been to pho before, most pho restaurants have variety. Different broth soups, rice, fried rice, hot pot, spring rolls, etc. but this is strictly PHO. For it being strictly pho, there's good and bad things about that. Good thing is that you won't have to overthink on what to get because there's really only one thing they serve. They diversify by having different pho ingredients inside your bowls. But I'm sure it's using the same broth. The bad part is if somebody in your party doesn't like pho, then you can pho get about it. But overall, I think this place is really clean, service is nice, and the portions are big. I'm a pho lover, so it's no problem to me that all they serve is pho. **Note they also close early for a pho restaurant. 4pm
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Tri D.

Yelp
Let's start with the good, by far the quickest service I've ever had. Walking in it was so welcoming; the place is really well kept and it makes me feel like I'm back at Nam. We were greeted right away and was seated promptly, I got the Pho combination and not even 20 seconds after I've place my order that the food came out right away. The broth lacked in a lot of flavor and I felt that the soup tasted a bit watery like it didn't haven't any sodium in it, even after adding my sriracha, hoisin, mint, and jalapeños to give it a little kick; still nothing. I was a bit disappointed with my Pho however the service really made it up so for that I'll give it a 3.5 and round it to a 4 star. Will I come back? Yes, but next time the broth needs to be better because of course that's suppose to be the star of your dish.
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Michael S.

Yelp
Pho Ga Kho from Pho Binh Bellaire would be one of my top recommend dishes to exhibit the diversity of Houston demographics. I don't go to Pho Binh for their Beef Pho, because this Dry Chicken Noodle is one of my favorite comfort food. I usually pour some of that potent chicken broth into the bowl to soften and moisten the noodles and add another layer of flavors, in addition to fragrant Oil and Soy Sauce that's already mixed in. I would also sprinkle some pepper to enhance the taste. I appreciate that they include all sorts of chicken parts, dark and white meat, gizzard, heart, and liver. A simple satisfying bowl of Pho Ga Kho reminds me how blessed we are to be living in this diverse culinary treasure city that is Houston.
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Michelle V.

Yelp
Everyone loves a good bowl of hot meaty pho during the cold weather and it's exactly what I was in the mood for.. my fiancé and I dropped in for lunch today. We were immediately seated from a lady far away at the register waving her hands to give us the green light to take a seat anywhere of our choice. We sat down and looked through the menu and I saw the Dac Biet ( Special Combo) ! Which includes, rare steak, brisket, tendon and tripes. I did have to purchase a side of meatball. As the bowl arrived at our table in 5 minutes, I noticed the bowl didn't have as much meat as it was indicated on the menu. I didn't get the "rare steak" as well. Ummm... as I proceed to dig in, there is as barely 4 thin slices of meat and the rest is just noodles and broth. I thought Dac Biet was supposed to be loaded with variety of meats? Flavoring was decent, noodle was soft. Overall, not the best pho place in Chinatown.
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Becky C.

Yelp
The food doesn't feel fresh and seems stingy in providing the side dishes.

Bryan N.

Yelp
Love this place!!! Fast and accurate with the orders. Friendly staff and the Pho were delicious!!! Will definitely come back for sure.
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Anh L.

Yelp
It's been awhile since my last visit and I was craving for some pho so I made a pit stop here before running some errands. Service is the same, they get the job done and quick. I got the PHO GA KHO. The broth on the side was good and sweet. It tasted very clean. The bowl of pho itself was more on the bland side and didn't have much flavor. All the noodles were clumped together and didn't have enough sauce/oil to separate them. It didn't taste very good. I left 2/3 of the bowl there untouched. The chicken was dry and flavorless. I was very unsatisfied. Overall, not as good as it used to be. I prefer the other location, but they don't open til evening. Most likely won't be coming back here for my dry pho craving.
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Lou C.

Yelp
Unfortunately, I had a high expectations with this Pho Binh near Kim Son. I would never thought there's a difference, very big difference among the Pho Binh family. The reason I chose Pho Binh was because of the famous Pho Binh broth. Sadly, it was bland and tasteless. I confirmed it with Eddie S. At least I know it was not just me. Don't know why they were stingy on the garnish. We got 2 culantro leaves, 2 basil stems and a pile of sprouts on a small plate. I was a little embarrassed. While we were eating, two arms suddenly appeared over our table. Hey! How rude! The server just reached over and grabbed 2 sauce jars without apologies. It was my last time seeing them. I ordered an iced salty lemonade and grass jelly drink. They arrived disappointing. Don't know why they don't mix the lemonade before serving. It was half cup of ice over lukewarm lemonade. Oh, hell no. I'm not coming back. I've tried 3 Pho Binh restaurants so far. I'm going back to the one on Gessner. **2nd review of 2017**
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Jess C.

Yelp
I made the trek to Pho Binh because it was featured in the YouTube series - Worth It. The broth was really good and herbacious, the meat was delicious and the fatty brisket was my favorite, but the noodles were not chewy enough. I also loved the Vietnamese iced coffee, (asked for it less sweet and it was perfection). Will be back for the iced coffee.
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Mary T.

Yelp
Nice and friendly service. I ordered a fresh coconut juice which was sweet and refreshing just what I need in the morning. Ordered a Pho Chin Nam, broth was salty and tasteless. Meat was tender but also had a lot of fat on it. If you don't like onions in your pho, be sure to ask them not to put it in because they put a lot of onions on it. They serve blue bell ice cream which is a first time for me to see at a pho restaurant which is cool.
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Peter S.

Yelp
I was craving for some pho ga kho and this isn't it. It was so bland and really uneditable . I order 2 and threw the other one away. Sad sad day for me.
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Shirley S.

Yelp
Definitely better than the Pho Binh in westhemier. More authentic and better soup. If you want more variety of food and a bit more westernized dishes, go for the one in westheimer. I ordered number 1 pho with everything in. The soup tasted very neat, and I loved the noodles. It wasn't too sticky or too soft but was very chewy. The beed broth was good too, with no unpleasant aftertaste. Overall I liked the pho, but I'm not sure if this would be the best pho place in houston as some of my friends said. I've been to few other pho places in midtown area that serve very good pho with more variety of side dishes. But I would say this place would be the pho place to go to when in bellaire along with Pho Dien. I wished the lady (seemed like a female owner) who took my orders was a bit nicer. Could've been just the way she talks, but sounded a bit rude and abrupt. But other than that all other services were good, fast, and the male owner was very kind.
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Kim L.

Yelp
The reviews looks good ,so I had to try the pho ga kho. I ask the waiter how this dish will be assembled and he said one bite of noodles and a sip of broth. The noodles were pretty bland and chicken was over cooked and became very soft. My friend had the pho and he couldn't finish his bowl. I'm sorry but thumbs down and I will not be back. My taste may not suit evervone's palate.
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Ashley D.

Yelp
Ordered DoorDash at work Pho tasted like hot chicken water with a handful of mixed onion thrown on top Couldn't taste any herbs or even the fish sauce I wasn't given any basil jalapeño or cilantro to go with the pho
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Aryani N.

Yelp
I love this place! I order pho chin nam. Make sure you know what you want to order this place is very fast pace! Everything was very fresh! Noodles were fresh, chewy, and hot! Meat was adequate, not too much or too little. $10 minimum charge and they accept visa and mastercard . you're always safe carrying cash to pay in bellaire ! Enjoy!
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Maya C.

Yelp
Tried the beef pho here and it was really good, and the pork banh mi was the best one that I've ever eaten
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Ryan T.

Yelp
My uncle had the dry chicken pho and he said it was good. I had a bowl of pho tai bo vien and I'll say it tastes like any other pho I've had around here. The bowls here are pretty huge and if you want XL, that's available too. The broth tastes as if it was home made and I'd come back for some more pho. If only they offered some more items on their menu. Their main focus is pho noodles. Prices are average.
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Jennifer T.

Yelp
My first experience with pho ga kho was at Pho Ve Dem. After my first bite there, there was no looking back. I ONLY want pho ga kho! Since that had been my only experience, I figured that I had to try it at other spots in the name of research. I've heard so much about the pho ga kho at Pho Binh, but I was pretty disappointed with it. First off, I'm used to it coming with a sauce. I even mixed up the noodles thinking that the sauce was at the bottom. No sauce to be found. Who enjoys a bowl of plain sticky pho noodles, fried shallots, cilantro? I don't. The chicken itself wasn't dry, but that's the nicest thing I can say about this bowl of food. I had to mix in siracha and hoison sauce to make it palatable. The broth had a clean taste, but was nothing special and definitely did not make up for the lack of flavor of the bowl. My husband ordered the pho tai nam. I tried the broth, and it was very bland. With all the pho places in Houston, I will not miss never eating at Pho Binh again.
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Ted S.

Yelp
Wow!!!! I have tried many different pho but nothing is as terrible as the pho here. Broth was off, smelled weird and tasted unflavored. I would never come back even if it was the last pho restaurant around
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Eddie S.

Yelp
Lou and I must have caught them on an off day or something. I have been to the other ones and they seemed ok, but this particular one and particular day it's like I had a bowl of hot water with noodles added. I tried saving it with hoisin sauce but to no avail. Service was your typical Asian style if you know what I mean so don't expect any happy employees here. While Lou and I were conversing, this lady reached 2 inches in front of my nose to grab the condiments without saying excuse me or anything I should have bit her arm or blew a bogger on it. Sorry for going against the grain here folks I know that y'all you have high praises on this one but somebody or some people have to have them on the bad days and I am glad I was the guinea pig. Bye Felicia, too many other Pho places to ever try here again.
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Jenny S.

Yelp
I came in for lunch with a coworker last week because we wanted Pho. I usually frequent Pho Saigon on Milam around Midtown as I live not too far from there. I knew it wasn't going to taste the same and even after reading the reviews I wanted to try it for myself. They have different menu options that weren't just pho. I do have to say there wasn't as much selection for pho like Pho Saigon but they did offer three different size ranges of small, medium and large. I ordered the large pho dac biet and boy it surely was a Texas Large. I think the medium would suffice or even the small now that I know how big the large is. I was expecting their broth to have a little bit more body and depth but Lou C. was right it is kind of bland. I always get the pho dac biet as it offers most of the meat options but I regret getting it at this location. There was so much tendon and not enough meat. I got a few brisket slices and some rare beef. I feel like I got jipped. I usually eat the tendon but theirs wasn't even tender it was hard to bite through and just too chewy. I should have taken an after picture it was noodles and tons of tendon in my bowl. I may come back to try their rice plates and other options but definitely not going with pho again.
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Vicky N.

Yelp
Holy wow..Best ca phe sua da I've had ever had. Wow. Definitely the sweetest one I've had, and the flavor is really smooth. Can't really taste the biting flavor of the coffee. And the pho... Got the pho gàn sách and added bò vien (meatballs). Broth was amazing. Really good service and place was full for lunch when we went. (Meaning this place must be really good.) I love that they have small, medium, and large bowls to choose from. I normally don't eat that much so a small was a good size for me. Friend got the medium while her dad got the large. Can't believe I hadn't been here before today. This place is amazing lol still in shock at how much I like this place.
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Adam G.

Yelp
New owner now, mouth and tongue tingling and mouth salty, they are loading up on the msg very disappointing used to be much better
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Karen P.

Yelp
This is the first pho placed I've tried in the Houston area. It doesn't taste quite the same as the pho I'm used to in the LA/OC area, but still good. Prices are reasonable, parking is easy, and service was pretty standard for what I'd expect from a pho place.
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Tiffany N.

Yelp
This is single handily my favorite place to eat pho ga kho(dry chicken pho) and probably the only place on bellaire where you can find this. The pho ga kho has the basic noodle, chicken, and broth. In the bowl they include half a hard boiled egg, fried onions, sliced onion, green scallions and much more to create a flavor profile that is extremely cohesive. The broth it comes with is extremely flavorful and you can tell they use actual bones instead of just flavoring. Of course nothing beats homemade pho but my Vietnamese family prefers this pho restaurant a lot. The ambiance is BUSY BUSY BUSY literally all the time. The parking lot is very small but you can always park at the back of the restaurant. They have a waiting list for you to put your name and party number and the wait usually is not long. The service is very quick and the noodles come out piping hot. I love this place so much. I always bring people who aren't Vietnamese here to try pho and they're hooked.
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Jorge A.

Yelp
Came here on a Sunday morning looking for my Pho fix after a night out that included heavily drinking, so this definitely sounded like it would hit the spot. Walked in, very busy at around 10-11, got seated probably within 5-10min. Me and my girl ordered the large special, which came out in probably less than 10 minutes steaming hot. Mine was perfect, but hers didn't have too much meat so I shared some of mine. Loved it.
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Ashley Y.

Yelp
Yes I can't believe I forgot to give this good rating to this place. Although I can't say I am the expert of authentic Vietnamese pho. This is the best i ever had in Houston. I followed them since they were in the old location. They moved to this location for a while too. It's always packed and it's always worth for waiting. They only serve pho beef and chicken. You can tell the broth is prepared the night before. It's delish but not those msg taste. It's clean not greasy. They usually close around 4pm whenever they finish selling the broth they prepared. This is a simple place but with really good pho in H town.
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Emre C.

Yelp
First off: the 5 stars is not for the pho. Their pho is average. What you need to get is the dry pho, "pho ga kho". This dish changed me life, no exaggeration. I seldom remember to check-in on Yelp, and I am still clocking top check-ins here because this dish is so good. Even though there are other Pho Binh's in the city and they're all related somehow, this is the only location where the pho ga kho is good. The dish alone is worth the 5 stars, hands down. If you would like a side dish to go along, the side of Vietnamese meatballs "bo vien" is also excellent. (In my opinion, the best I've had.) The Vietnamese ice coffee "ca phe sua da" is pretty good here if you're like me and have to drink one with your meal, but you can get much better Viet coffee in other establishments nearby if you can wait.

Ann B.

Yelp
They have the best pho ga in town! We always get more to go. Have frozen them before and still tastes good after reheating!
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Josephine H.

Yelp
I've tried many Pho places over the years but this place is definitely my favorite for Pho Ga Ko (Dry Chicken Noodle with soup on the side). An important thing to note is that this place is very popular especially on weekends so be prepared to wait for a table during peak hours. We came around 10:30 AM on a Sunday and the place was already packed. We waited about 5-10 minutes for a table. The server was very friendly, and quickly took our orders after giving us some time to look over the menu. All of us got the Pho Ga Ko, mine with dark meat only because that's how I like it. You could also request for white meat only if that's your preference (they will give you a mix of white and dark meat if you don't mention anything). And for the bean sprouts on the side, you could also ask for them to be steamed if you prefer that. Our orders were ready in about 10 minutes, and the bowls of noodles smelled delicious. The noodles were perfectly cooked and chewy, and the seasoning was just right. The soup on the side was also very savory, and paired perfectly with the dry noodles. However, the portion size was very small compared to other Pho places. I ordered the small size and probably could have finished the medium instead. We quickly realized that their medium size is the same as the small size at many other restaurants. We wished their portion size was bigger for the price. Overall, we left with happy tummies and will definitely be coming back when we have another craving for Pho Ga Ko. We have yet to find another place that beats Pho Binh for a consistently delicious bowl of dry chicken noodles.
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Jason R.

Yelp
Restaurant was not busy at the time. I picked a spot where no one is around me to practice social distancing. After two bites, they let someone sat down about a foot behind me. DO NOT GO, THEY DO NOT care about COVID 19 or anythinug. No disposable menu also.
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Jeffrey C.

Yelp
First things first: This is their new location, moved from the old one at Beechnut. I tend to avoid writing pho reviews, since I happen to think they taste more or less the same. That's (probably) not true, given that ardent Vietnamese swear by their favorite pho, just as Japanese by their ramen, and Taiwanese/Chinese by their niu ro mien. I never knew what they were talking about until trying Pho Binh. But the ironing is delicious, because in my opinion, the legendary dish was not the standard beef pho, but instead the pho ga kho. But we'll get to that in a minute. They have the standard beef pho (with whatever beef piece combination you like), which was very good. The broth is likely one of the best I've had, but that's (probably) a guess because the differences are subtle. The meat was plentiful & well cut, and the noodles were solid. I'm a fan of tripe, and, uhh, yum. It's such a good dish that the original location's dish was featured by Alison Cook (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/dining/cook/6860178.html). Note that they're only open 8-4 & not on Mondays (there's apparently a Pho Binh by Night close by), and they serve until they sell out (before 4). That, also, is par from the original location. Ah, but finally, the pho ga kho. It's chicken pho noodles with soup on the side. And that's because the noodles are flavored with an impeccably tangy, slightly vinegary, so uniquely flavored sauce that tingles the taste buds. Now the chicken pho broth is rather standard, and not anywhere near the quality of the beef broth. But the dry noodles, my goodness. Tear off some greens and sprouts, add a slice of chicken, and you're in Vietnamese heaven. I was so jealous this was my girlfriend's dish instead of my own.
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Dat L.

Yelp
I've been going here for over 20 years. I proclaim myself as Pho Binh's #1 fan. There's something addictive about this pho--I try to eat here at least once per week with my family. It's not perfect: the pho can be inconsistent sometimes (some days amazing, some days eh), and the service is friendly but seems to always forget one thing. But that's a small price to pay for amazing food. Let me put it this way: when I go on long international vacations, I miss Pho Binh. This restaurant has positively impacted my life. If they sold merch I would buy the heck out of it.
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Mai-Anh H.

Yelp
Do yourself a favor and just go to the location down the street, Pho Binh by Night. The younger workers provide better service, the quality of the broth is better and overall it's a more pleasant experience.
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Crystal H.

Yelp
First time try pho kho and it very delicious, even the pho broth is so tasty I assuming their regular pho is good too I will try it next. In cali pho bo kho is trending now so this place need to get the recipe for that too cause this pho kho is impressive
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Kristine H.

Yelp
Best. Pho. Ga. Kho. Ever. Let me back it up. I never go out for pho because, frankly, my mother makes the best pho in the world. However, I've never asked her to make pho ga kho, which is dry chicken pho. So if I go out for pho, it's usually to eat this and it better be good. FYI, this place's signage says "Pho Binh". It's in the shopping complex west of the Kim Son complex and is on the bottom story, underneath a crawfish & karaoke place. Parking is limited to expect to park in the closed-down CVS parking lot or behind the shopping complex. The place is very popular so there will most likely be a line at conventional meal times, especially lunch on the weekend. However, the line moves quickly. The menu is lean which is great. Just go straight for #11, pho ga kho. You can choose from small, medium ($5.95 I think), and large. The sizes are what you can expect. Pho ga kho is prepared with dried onion, green onion, a mix of both dark and white meat, cooked white onion, and half of a hard boiled egg. I've never had pho ga kho with a hard boiled egg but it's genius. The side of chicken pho broth is served and it's a really good broth. It's not too salty and the way I can tell is my salt-sensitive fingers did not swell up. The regular pho bo (beef pho) was good too. The broth wasn't msg-ridden and the large was quite sizeable with a nice meat:noodle ratio. The service is attentive. 15% gratuity is automatically added to the bill for parties of 10 or more. They also do not split checks if your party is greater than 4. I can't wait to go back fo' some mo'.
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Steph C.

Yelp
My parents ate at the old location on Beechnut many a Saturday morning (food often selling out by early afternoon) and would often bring me back a bowl because I was too damn lazy to get it myself. I haven't had the Pho Ga (chicken) in years and GOD I missed it. So I had this for lunch today and I'm still licking my lips for remnants of juicy chicken soup. The chicken soup had beautiful - iridescent droplets of real chicken fat floating languidly among fresh rings of onions. The scent when I walked into this restaurant made me shudder with delight. If someone tells me there is a better flavor chicken pho out there, please message me and I will go to there. Because until then, this one tops my list. This new location was pretty packed for lunch; it's clean, fast, and the best Pho I've had in a long time. When I burp intermittently this afternoon, you can be sure it will be followed by sigh of fond nostalgia.
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Michelle H.

Yelp
This place gets pretty crowded. I was told they close their doors once their broth is sold out for the day. Doesn't look like they have a set menu because all they serve is pho. You can choose to go with the typical pho or their famous chicken pho kho. It's pretty much pho (with dark or white meat chicken) instead of beef and the broth is served on the side. With the chicken pho kho, their noodles seem to be "marinated" in some kind of fat. It had the greasy, yet flavorful taste to it. I am guessing it's chicken skin fat. The broth was pretty salty, but once you eat it with the noodles it doesn't taste AS salty. Overall, not as good as it is all hyped up to be (maybe because I don't care for chicken), but it was still good. At least try the dish once. You might be a fan.