Okay i've read some bad reviews about this place but i was pleasantly surprised! The best viet food comes from a hole in the wall place so if you're looking for ambiance and friendly service, don't come here lol. BUT if you want some cheap viet food, most def come here. I got the bbq chicken banh mi and the filling was delicious - sad they don't have a bbq beef version but the chicken was juicy and tasted great. Their bread could use a little work though - some more toasting or investing in something higher quality. Their bun bo hue was great and cheaper than most places i've been to philly. Their chili oil adds the extra spice i'm always looking for in a noodle soup!!

forget the ambience; it's sketchy in the best way... we've ordered bahn mi twice now and they were consistent, fairly priced, and delicious... tonight we got pho for take-out and it was fantastic... the scalding hot broth comes separate from the noodles and any proteins to be poured over top once you're ready. the hot sauce is hot and the jalapeños are not your baby-stuff-for-babies. these folk will stay on our list.

This food is legit! My friend is Vietnamese and they eat all these foods all day. I was so excited when she said that she knew it was good as soon as she all the proper aromas filled the room and welcomed her into space. Yay! I ordered all my favorites spicy shrimp, beef pho, short ribs, and the fresh veggies for the pho. The shrimp is addictive and flavorful. The noodles were perfect and not mushy. It was so cold and rainy evening, so a warm tea and hot bowl of soup was just what we needed!

Almost a year later, I can't believe it's been so long! Me and husband were out playing Pokemon Go today and it was chilly so a warm bowl of cozy Pho sounded like a great idea. We decided to stop in and order to-go this time: chicken pho for me, veggie pho for husband, and we also threw on some fried wontons and chicken wings just to try something new. It was ready in about 10-15 minutes just as quoted. Got it home and unpacked and everything looked and smelled so good! We focused on the wontons and wings primarily and had a little pho tonight, figuring we'd have plenty for leftovers tomorrow. It was a good plan! The wings are really crispy and I like the light sauce that comes with them (or maybe it came with the wontons, not sure). The wontons were crispy too -- these are a meat-filled wonton and there was a good amount of stuffing inside! The pho was everything we remembered it being and really hit the spot. The chicken for the pho was a little bland (basically just some sliced cooked chicken breast, not even sure if it was seasoned at all) and I think since we ordered such meaty apps, veggie pho would have been just fine. Overall another solid experience. I'm really not sure why this place gets such mixed reviews!

A great option when you've a celiac/gluten-free diner with you! Updated menu attached for reference.

Very homey and tasty food. They do a 4% charge on credit card. Their Banh Mi are delicious - toasty warm bread and fresh garnishes. Pho is a little light on the meat but everything tastes like it's made the day of.

Had to come and viet this place to see if it was legit. There was an old Vietnamese man smoking a cigarette outside so we were pretty sure it was going to bistro good and we were right! I used to go to Huong Tram/Nam Son all the time when I lived here and I love The Breakfast Den but it's so great that there's a traditional Vietnamese place in Grad Hospital again! I recognized one of the waiters from Huong Tram I think and my friend recognized another from another closed Viet restaurant at 11th and Washington so it's so nice to see familiar faces again! Food: Egg rolls (cha gio)- usually call these spring rolls but either way they're delicious, fried and stuffed with pork. Spring rolls- usually call these summer rolls but, again, so delicious we forgot to take a pic. Shrimp and pork Pho Tai- we ordered Tai Nam but they brought the wrong one. Either way, good amount of meat, good broth (not as amazing as Washington Ave, but still good). Banh mi- ordered the BBQ pork and they brought out the wrong one, but brought out this one when we told them- toasty fresh bread, delicious meat, watch out for the jalapenos! Lemongrass beef bun (vermicelli)- great flavor beef and sauce Good size portions, great price, delicious food, quick service, and BYOB! Just double check when you order and get your food that you got the right thing. Hoping all the people who learned to love fusion Viet food from TBD migrate over here and support Viet Bistro too!