Pho Tau Bay nails classic Vietnamese eats with rich pho, stellar banh mi, and family roots in a cozy, casual brick-walled spot.
"A family-run Vietnamese restaurant beloved by the Lagasse family, known for its rare beef pho and shrimp spring rolls." - Regan Stephens
"Pho Tau Bay is a family affair, with roots that reach back to Saigon in the 1960s when the family patriarch owned restaurants there. Spiced beef stew is a specialty here, served over rice noodles or warm French bread, but all the usual suspects are represented on the menu. There are also lots of good vegetarian dishes, a bonus." - Beth D'Addono, Eater Staff
"A local institution when it comes to pho and banh mi, this restaurant held down a longtime spot on the West Bank, but moved back to its original CBD location a few years back with counter service, a menu of hits, and broth that many consider the richest in town. Open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for dine-in, takeout, and delivery via third party apps. Closed Saturday and Sunday." - Clair Lorell, Eater Staff
"Pho Tau Bay is a family affair, as well as a locals favorite. Spiced beef stew is a specialty here, served over rice noodles or warm French bread in one of their many excellent banh mi options, which also includes the banh mi pate thit filled with chicken liver sausage and hot peppers." - Eater Staff, Clair Lorell
