Pho Street
About
Vietnamese
Price Range : $11-30 ($$)
Location
Adress: 2104 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 606-9960
Work Hours
Business info
- turned_in_notHealth Score34 out of 100
- list_altTakes ReservationsNo
- directions_carDeliveryYes
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- credit_cardAccepts Credit CardsYes
- thumb_upGood ForLunch
- local_parkingParkingStreet, Private Lot
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- turned_in_notWheelchair AccessibleYes
- accessibilityGood for KidsYes
- groupGood for GroupsYes
- insert_emoticonAmbienceCasual
- volume_upNoise LevelQuiet
- local_barAlcoholNo
- turned_in_notGood For Happy HourNo
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingNo
- wifiWi-FiFree
- tvHas TVYes
- turned_in_notWaiter ServiceNo
- fastfoodCatersYes
- turned_in_notGender Neutral RestroomsYes
Reviews
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Matt M.
I really like the vermicelli here. It tastes very flavorful and authentic (my parents approve). I come here multiple times a week (mainly because I live so close) and am never disappointed with the vermicelli. The pho is good, not great. It's definitely passable but if I'm really craving pho I would travel somewhere else.
Overall, I love the "street style" where you wait for your order to be called and grab your utensils, sauces yourself to your table and then bring it to a centralized trash area when you're done. It really creates that Vietnam street food vibe. I also really like how the touch screens make it especially easy to customize your order. The owner is also very friendly. -
Phatty P.
Okay there is something to be said about fast food but Pho? I would say no. This Pho Street location is a cafeteria. Self-order and self service. I think I'm okay with self reliance but the taste of pho-fast- food is not what the Pho founders intended. When you walk into a pho restaurant your stomach should sing because the smell of a pho is just so delicious. Not here.
My bowl of pho is full of overcooked noodles, a few strands of beef, chewy stripes, and dark looking meatballs. The broth? Yes, the broth was tasteless.
I applaud the idea making Pho easily available and fast but if you don't retain the taste then it's meaningless. -
Nora C.
Ehhh... what can I say? Houston has way better Vietnamese food (and cheaper).
I came around lunch time, there was only 2 people in the restaurant. We order at the kiosk, and go to the front to pick up the food.
The most shocking part was that spring rolls costed $6 for 2. Man... I've never paid so much for spring rolls! It did come super thick though lol. My boyfriend did not like his banh mi at all, the bread was different (started with a H), there was A LOT of pickled carrots, it masked the whole flavor of the banh mi. He ended up throwing away 2/3 of it. I had the rice dish, it was average I guess. -
Olivia W.
Delicious pho, fast service and great space. I've never done fast-casual pho and I have to say I'm a fan. I stopped in here for lunch one day and got takeout which was packaged pretty well (all separate) and held up for transport, walking a few blocks.
The price is great and I really liked the ordering screens - if you know what you want it can be really fast, or if you want to peruse for a few minutes you can do that too. There were also a lot of pictures so you can see what you're getting - if you haven't checked yelp first! -
Delaney F.
Pho Street is a place I have passed by many times on my way to Trader Joe's but only stopped in recently on a Wednesday night. The pho here is reasonably priced at $11 for a huge bowl (including tax) and is pretty tasty. I have only been to other one Pho place in Philly, so not much comparison, but I was satisfied at both places so I think Pho Street is a good option if you are looking for some Vietnamese.
They also over spring rolls, rice bowls, and a few other food options if Pho isn't your thing! The ordering process in here is also easy - they have touch pads you can see when you walk in near the back. Just order, pay, and wait for your number to be called. I should note the machines are CC only, so if you want to pay with cash you have to order at the register, under the sign. When you are done, just put your tray on the racks near the trashcan. There is really limited/no interaction with the staff here so if that's your vibe this place is for you!!
The atmosphere is very casual - pop music fills the restaurant and the music video of the song plays on one of the TVS. Not much decoration but I didn't mind - this is more of a fast casual kind of place so expectations weren't high there.
I would definitely come to Pho Street again