Pho Xe Lua Viet Thai Restaurant in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, US
Site: https://www.phoxeluaphilly.com/
- Monday:11AM–9:30PM
- Tuesday:11AM–9:30PM
- Wednesday:Closed
- Thursday:11AM–9:30PM
- Friday:11AM–10:30PM
- Saturday:11AM–10:30PM
- Sunday:11AM–9:30PM
I have been here twice and both occasions I have been disappointed in the food in both the quality and the quantity. Let me start saying that went I order the basil mix chicken and shrimp and didnt want to have white rice, I ask if I could have more vegetal instead, the answer of the server was I am not the chef. Kind of rude, but I let it slide. My food came with tom yum chicken soup, which had no taste and was cold worse I had tasted.Went my main course arrived, I saw that my petition was denied and that not even that, the amount of shrimp was very minimal, and the portion of the vegetable was less than my friends. I ended not eating the dish because I was very disappointed with the food and service that I received. I highly recommended not to eat here or make any request because like the service told me I am not the chef.
My absolute favorite Vietnamese in China town everything is fresh the owners are so sweet and they have a huge menu. The lemongrass shrimp is my favorite So I get it everytime along with another dish! I usually try to sample something new everytime I go and they have yet to disappoint!
I love their pho its very good and the larger bowl isnt that much more expensive. Havent tried the other food there but its pretty good
The pho broth here is absolutely excellent. All entrees are about $10. The service is very fast. The fish sauce is the best Ive had.
Incredibly favorful food. I ordered vegetarian lad thai. It was delicious. Even my BF liked the tofu. The waiter was very helpful and friendly.
This place was a great little shop in china Town for authentic vietnamese and Thai food and friendly staff and waitresses and cooks too
Pho Xe Lua, also known by its frequent patrons as ‘Choo Choos’ (take notice of the neon choo choo train on the front window), is a staple restaurant in Philadelphia’s Chinatown. They serve a large menu of Vietnamese and Thai dishes in a relaxed, casual setting. Don’t let the storefront or interior fool you. Simply put, the focus is on the food and it is delicious, and that is why you should make this an absolute must visit. I’ve taken many friends and visitors here, and everyone has commented on how good the food is. You’ll find all the familiar Vietnamese and Thai dishes, as well as some hard-to-find authentic, traditional ones (crispy fried satay frog, anyone?).The consistently good, high-quality, low-price food, makes this a repeat favorite of mine in Philadelphia. You can’t afford not to come here and order a lot of food and drinks. Some of my favorites include Bo Tai Chanh (raw fresh flank steak with lime juice), Goi Bo (papaya salad with beef), Chao Tom (minced shrimp on sugar cane), Canh Thap Cam (house special seafood soup with mixed vegetables), Hu Tieu Mi Xe Lua (Xe Lua egg & rice noodle soup), Bun Gao Xao Bo (stir-fried vermicelli with beef), Pho (extra-large, extra noodles, and all the meats and seafood), Ca Chien Nuoc Mam (deep-fried fish with spices), Lau Viet Nam (Vietnamese hot pot), and I could go on and on. Don’t forget to order a smoothie (get the avocado smoothie) or Cafe Sua Da (French coffee with condensed milk served cold) or a beer. They also have a good number of vegetarian options, and set meals for 2, 4, 6, and 8 people. I encourage you to go with a group of people, order a lot of things from the menu, and share/sample everything. Great food is best enjoyed with great company.
Yesterday’s lunch devours lead me to one of my favorite Phó 🍲 spots in Chinatown. Pho Xe Lua is a Vietnamese restaurant dialing up traditional soups and noodles in a basic setting. Yesterday, I ordered the traditional Seafood pho with no noodles and side of white rice 🍚. I also ordered the snails 🐌 in lemongrass which were absolutely delicious 😋. If you ever find yourself in Chinatown, and wanting traditional Vietnamese foods? Check out Pho Xe Lua! #philadelphia #seafood #philly #crab #shrimp #food #foodporn #foodie #foodstagram #foodphotography #foodblogger #lemongrass #water #ginger
Very good clean authentic food in China town area of Phili. Shrimp pho was flavorful and fresh, huge portion big enough for 2, so I had leftover that I heated for lunch the next day. No shortage of good food in Phili but I definitely recommend this place and would return if I ever get the chance.
10/10 The BEST pho you will ever have- the broth is soo good I need to go back ASAP! For $9 the portion is insane and they give u a lot of side too! Such a hidden gem, don’t judge the place from the outside and give it a try!
Awesome place. The service and food are way better than anything we have eaten on the east coast. Come and see for yourself. These people are very very professional and polite. The food is also bar none.
Nice little spot in Chinatown on Race Street. Given the location, if youre driving, it will only be street parking (which is fairly typical for Chinatown). We had to circle around a few times before finding a spot that was 2 blocks away from the restaurant. It was a bit chilly out so naturally the walk felt A LOT longer than it was in distance.The cuisine is a medley of Asian options - between Vietnamese and Thai. I think the main draw is the pho (especially on colder nights, such as the one we visited this restaurant.)I didnt see any vegetarian pho options on the menu, so instead ordered their Phad Thai. In hindsight, I think they may have a vegetarian/vegan broth with veggies, but I opted for the noodle dish instead. My other guests did order the pho and were very pleased with the outcome. As for me, the Phad thai was well made (and without egg and mushrooms, per my specifications :]). The dish was savory but definitely required additional spices. I drizzled in a combination of the hoisson, chili oil, and jalepenos to get to a amped up spice level.In addition, we all opted to try their bubble tea! I chose the soybean drink with the tapoica and was pleasantly surprised on how good it was - not too sweet, and complimented the Phad Thai pretty well!The service was very quick (which was awesome since we were all starved!) The place was fairly busy when we arrived, so we hung out for about 10 minutes. This worked out just fine though since we were served our glasses of water and had a chance to look through menu while a table was cleared for us. The waiters were attentive and fairly knowledgeable about the menu items. It did take some reaffirmation that any modifications to the menu items were noted, but other than that the food was prepped to everyones liking.I think this spot works best if you want quality food - fast, coupled with the dine in experience. Would come back and venture for vegetarian pho, and if that is not a possibility, the Phad Thai is still a solid back up plan!
Disgusting found a small spider in the soup tried to call waiter attention he didn’t come after almost 5 min. Will not comeback.
This restaurant was so nice, I had to come back months later to post a positive review. The restaurant was cozy, the staff was attentive and friendly, and most importantly, the food was delicious. My wife and I havent eaten beef, tendon, and rice noodle soup as good as what we had here since we visited Philadelphia. Our expectations for future pho restaurants we visit are higher because of this restaurant. 10/10!
I ordered for my usual lonely Christmas pho... Instantly put me in a better mood! This food is so delicious and well thought out! I will definitely be ordering from there again! Yuuuuummmmyyy! That you for making food that made me feel things
Nice pho really delicious, fast service, fair prices. I didnt like shrimp spring rolls but it might be just not my type of food , too plain.
Best Vietnamese food in Chinatown. Gotta order roasted chicken 👍👍with rice 🍚 or noodle soup 🍲
I wasnt impressed by the quail appetizer. The pho is decent but considering its in philly i dont know that i would come for the pho.
My lucky stars under the Chinese Zodiac sign of Sheep led me here to graze and Im happy! The food is delish, not expensive and the service is impressive. As a gluten free grazer I appreciated that the waiter and Chef took the time to stop by the table and speak to me about options. Ill be baaaa-ck.
I got the Grill Pork Pho, its like $10, taste awesome, large bowl of noodle with 2 big pieces of grill pork! Soup is clear and flavorful. Will definitely visit again!
I would do anything to have this Pho all over again.
You get so much pho for just $7.50 ! (With the LG size). Perfect for a cold or rainy day😋
One of the best Pho. Im very picky when it come to Pho but i must say definitely love it here!!
The food was very tasty, good service and homey atmosphere. Honestly better than most of the pho Ive had in NYCs Chinatown. Will definitely come back whenever I visit or pass by Philly again
Kind service and delicious food. Highly recommended. It is also really cheap :o
Used to come here back in high school and college. Great variety of soups beyond pho which is comforting. Tentative staff, adequate space for larger parties.
Great service, great pho, great price. A pleasant surprise.
Was really craving pho - broth is pretty good
This was a great spot that my wife and I got food from. We went in with no expectations and we are completely happy with the portion size, flavors, and services. We got the grilled beef on grape leaves, Thai styled baked shrimp and minced shrimp on sugar cane, bbq pork and spring roll on vermicelli. They are very reasonably priced. We will be back there again.
Pho bowl is big and tastes very very good, service is fine, clean place too. Enjoy!
Very decent Pho spot. Staff is nice and attentive. Tried the Pho Xe Lua and the Vietnamese iced coffee, both were quite delicious. Food is plentiful, so make sure you arrive hungry.Perfect for large groups.
Great value and quality Pho with all the ingredients of authentic Vietnamese cusines. Fast service, but closed on Wednesdays.
Best pho in philly its pretty goodI also really like the raw beef in lime juice appetizer
Looks a bit sketch from the outside but is nice and clean inside. Got the large (smallest size) pho and it was still a lot of noodles 👍
The food was amazing. I came here with some friends in the spring and the pho was absolutely delicious. The service was great and it was not too pricey. My friends are pretty picky eaters and they still found a yummy meal to eat. In my pho world, it’s in my top 5 favorite places to eat.
I told my friends about this place with my warmest recommendations. I visit this restaurant often. This recommendation is always successful. The the food there is delicious and the stuff is generous and cooperative. Every time we go to this place we enjoy a cheerful time. highly recommended.
Ive becoming here for 15 years, still he same great cheap food and quick service. Grab a smoothie to go!
We ordered pho and buncha. They werevery good and tasty. Reasonable prices.
This place is a hole in the wall with the best pho! Great size bowl for the price. Very flavorful and delicious! I don’t come to Philly often, but when I do, I refuse to miss a trip to Pho Xe Lua! Perfect for a cold winter day!
Some of the most flavorful pho Ive ever had in a cozy Chinatown location!
The Pho noodle soup is very good very flavorful and they have a very extensive traditional Vietnamese and Cantonese menu. I ordered the medium rare beef pho noodle soup and I also ordered the spicy stewed pork belly which was surprisingly good I will be returning there they have great customer service and a nice clean atmosphere and clean restaurant. The servers were very friendly and shared history about the cuisine and the different dishes served at the restaurant on the menu and the backstory on how the restaurant became what it is today.
Reasonably priced delicious food in simple space. Big bonus is the very friendly staff.
I´ve been coming here for almost 10 years, their pho is the best i ever had. I also like their pork.
The Pho is great and the serving sizes come in Large and bathtub. I have no idea how they stay in business charging as little as they do.
The best pho i have ever had. The broth is very clear and flavorful. Would definitely come back here!
Pros: Cheap, okay tasting foodCons: Inattentive wait staff, not the best VietnameseI found this restaurant after looking at the great reviews online. I thought it was okay. Ordered the 301 Bun and my boyfriend ordered a spicy noodle soup. Definitely not the best Vietnamese food Ive had, not enough make me ever really want to go back. Our water was not refilled once (and I was down to ice only), staff blatantly playing on their phones.
Probably best Pho in Chinatown. Authentic and typically good service.
We keep going back. Weve tried all the other places that are supposed to be great (the ones on Washington Street, the Vietnam restaurant, etc) but this place is, in our opinion, the most solid value with good food. My kids love the food here, particularly the pork chops. DH and I always get the pho. And the pricing? Extremely reasonable.
Beef Tendon was pretty good.Food 3/5
Visited this place for dinner on a trip to Philly. The place was packed, but the service was incredibly fast. The prices are more than fair. I ordered their signature pho (101 maybe?) and I ordered an XL. It was way more than I had thought and tasted great. My other friends didnt really enjoy their rice plates though and it did feel kind of cramped where we were sitting sometimes so Ill have to take off a star.tldr; great service, good food, good prices.
The oyster appetizer is one of the worst I have ever had. Mushy, greasy and fishy. Pho is good.
Beef Pho was great! I would visit again!
Vietnamese comfort food at its best. Had lobster, flat noodles with beef, and pho. Excellent.Service was prompt and staff was very friendly.Place is clean with appropriate decor.Price was very reasonable.Definitely would recommend.
Been going to this place for over 20 years, since I was 7 years old with my family. They have the BEST Tom Yum Soup I ever had in my life. The owners are very friendly people. One of my favorite restaurants of all time. Alot of memories here
My go-to spot for pho, pad Thai, and lemon grass anything. First, the food tastes consistently great. Second, the cost is reasonable for the amount of food. Lastly, food is consistently good almost every time. Place isnt the cleanest but never bothered me. I would recommend this place to anyone.
I’ve been coming here for 10+ years. Amazing food for such reasonable prices. Moved to NYC and have been trying to find a place that had pork chop rice remotely close to as good as Pho Xue Le ... but sadly can’t find one. With every trip to Philly, I always make a stop here for some quality food.
Vietnamese food and service here is excellent. Nice place to relax, people watch, eat good, etc. I will be bringing family next time. The place has a great atmosphere. Kinda of like a restaurant in Los Angeles I loved to visit.
Food was outstanding, portions were big and fast service. Waiters and waitresses were very attentive . I got the 213 which is the lemon chicken& pork on rice, my man got a noodle soup. We both enjoyed. Will be back!!!
One of my top places for tasty vietnamese food. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try. Ill return family next time. This place has a cool feel to it. Food is like a restaurant in Louisville I loved.
This place has the best pho in Chinatown! Super cheap and huge servings! I always get the #102
Great location for quality vietnamese food. Service is always prompt even when they have a full house. I had a cousin come into town and she asked me to go back here. Prices that wont shock you.
Really quaint and simple spot in Chinatown. Super affordable and great flavor. Couldnt believe that a bowl of pho and a bowl of vermicelli would cost $16. Quick service too!
Inexpensive, tasty, and great service. The pho sizes are very generous and the broth here is light and savory. When I asked for extra lime, they brought a ton too which speaks to the service.
Awesome service! Great deals on all foos items at this Pho location 🌞😎
Must come here if you like Vietnamese cuisine in the go. Very fast service and take out as well. Friendly staff and always get my orders right and fast within 10 minutes. Lowest prices in philly, especially Chinatown.
Great little pho place in Chinatown. Ive eaten in here and ordered to go. Service is always fast, friendly and considerate. Highly recommend the rice noodle vegetable soup!
Pho Xe Lua has a very extensive menu, and the staff was attentive. Had the pho with beef and brisket, and a $3 Yuengling. Not too expensive, and a solid meal. Not much for decor or atmosphere in the joint, but if you’re looking for a local spot for a warm bowl and a couple beers, this is it.
Friendly staff, great service, food is tasty, reasonable price.
I have loved this restaurant for years and though its been a while since my last visit the A++ quality of food and service that make it a locally know favorite well worth repeated visits.
One of my top places for tasty Vietnamese food. Nothing but enjoyable experiences here. The place has an awesome atmosphere. Wish it was closer to my house, I would come every week.
Come here if you want to lose weight. ordered pho. there was a bug in my soup. they should be more careful before serving their entrees. at least they helped me lose weight since I wasnt close to finishing my meal.
Best place in the world! The food wait time is only 5 minutes usually. No. 201 has really good porkchops. No.101 has a really good noodle soup! The staff is freindly. I have been eating here since I was 1 year old and I still have not gotten tired of it! This is the best Vietnamese restaurant in philly!
Beer was ice cold, great service and delicious Pho
Great food as I remembered
Great pho and pad thai. I have tried many asian restaurants but Pho Xe Lua is the one I coming back to. The service is great as they always have an entire staff of waiters working around all hours. The food is very inexpensive, comes in huge portions, and is as good as them come. Highly recommended!
July 2015 - Authentic Vietnamese food as they can be. I was disappointed when I drove downtown and found that the restaurant was temporarily closed until July 23 due to vacation, but I had to return to find out what my friend was telling me about. I am Vietnamese and this restaurant served the best pho I had in awhile. The flavor is authentic and tastes wonder. When I came in the restaurant, I smelled the canh chua hot pot aroma and told myself wow, this restaurant must cook some authentic stuff. I wanted to try the hot pot, but decided to go with pho because it was their specialty. Plus, the hot pot was for two people. I ordered the largest bowl of Pho Xe Lua and immediately loved the aroma of the soup when it came out. One thing I do traditionally is taste the soup first with a spoon before adding anything. This is how I tell if the soup is good or not. I was amazed with the flavor and enjoyed the authentic flavor of pho there.The pricing is very good here too. A large bowl costs around $8. You cant go wrong for authentic pho noodle soup and having the largest bowl there for around $8. Cant be beaten. Ive tried many other pho places around Philly and this is going to be my go-to place.
Been a costumer since before 2016. I like the new management and nice waiters.However, the food itself has lowered in portion size which also lowers quality. It has not been as good as it was in the past.
My family and I have been coming to Choo Choos as long as I could remember. We call it that because of the big train 🚂 on The window. The drinks are great BOTH non-alcoholic and alcoholic, the food is amazing, the staff are always super nice. Good prices good portions. Great spot for authentic Vietnamese food.
My wife craves a good pho and having just gone to Hop Sing Laundromat, this place was the highest rated pho place nearby. Its definitely a hole in the wall but we were seated right away and our food came out literally under five minutes. I ordered the well done beef pho and the meat had little fat on it. It was good but I definitely had to add some of the table sauces to it to make it pop more. It wasnt the best pho Ive had but it wasnt bad.
I am a chef of 29 years and have eaten in most of the Asian restaurants in Philly and china town. That being said this place is exceptional. Salt and pepper eel amazing, stuffed tofu, eggplant and hot pepper with black bean, the best!!
Service and food are great. I have recommended this place a few times and will continue to do so. My very 1st time eating here I was told we have the best Pho in the city... Real talk
Used to come here a lot with family members to eat pho because it is cheap here. Waiters are very nice. They come refill water even when you dont need any. The service is fast as well.
Havent been here in a few years but every time I visit Philly, this place is a mandatory visit. More than enough food for a very reasonable price. Very good service as well. You will not wait long for your meal at all. Grade A quality to say the least.
It was alright, but their milkshakes were disappointing, and the pho broth was very uneven.
Outstanding pho restaurant. Great selection, but not overwhelming. The food is always hot, fresh, and quick to come out.
Good food, decent service. Pad Thai and Pho are above average, pretty much everything is better than average. They also generally have enough space for everyone to be comfortable.
So satisfying!Have a craving for street style Vietnamese? This restaurant is the top choice for satisfying it in Philly. There are fancier Vietnamese restaurants, cheaper ones, or hole in the wall ones out there but none matches Pho Xe Luas down to earth and solid offerings that burst with flavor without being too salty oily.Simple BBQ chicken and pork can tell a lot about the restaurants skills and quality, and PXL passes with flying colors. Charred a bit, marinated well, tender, and juicey. Doesnt use the cheap and fatty parts either.Their sweet drinks are also great; no one does the Che Ba Mau bean & glass jelly drink better than here in the city. Fruit smoothies are not too sweet yet have flavor.
A preferred spot for delicious vietnamese food. Service is typically good. It has a cool atmosphere. Food is like a place in Baltimore I liked.
Excellent food , cheap prices, and great service!
Terrible terrible service. The staff was so rude to us. They asked for 9 dollars in tips and when we refused to pay so much money (Our order was like $6 per person) because it was more than our actual food, the staff misbehaved with us and started to argue. They wouldnt let us leave if we didnt pay. We were really annoyed and didnt want to argue anymore so we just paid them the money and left. I was astounded by how they were forcing us to pay tips more than they deserve. Never going back and would not recommend to anyone. The service was horrifying.
Vietnamese food... my favorite treat. Nothing but great experiences here. This place has a cool atmosphere. Food is like a restaurant in Louisville I liked.
Great food and great service!!! We have been going to this restaurant for so many years and have tried almost everything on the menu. Never been disappointed. Love them. Highly recommended.
Been my place for 6 years now still fire. Only thing is the liquor is no longer served but it’s still amazing!!!
My first experience with pho!!! It was amazing cant believe how fresh it was .. great customer service and a real family feel.... Highly recommend going.
Excellent menu selection and pricing with great service. However, I found the pho to be a little on the bland side even after dumping a ton of chili oil into it.
No frills spot for delicious and affordable Vietnamese food. Ive had pho both times Ive come here and it is fantastic! Probably the best Ive had in this city.
This is one of the best places in Philadelphia Chinatown. I always go for the large bowl of pho which is plentiful and filling. The decor is not great but the quality and quantity of food makes this a place a must go
Xe Lua has been an integral part of my life for like a decade...you cant go wrong with anything on the menu; I though prefer the pad thai :) Good drink selection...great Vietnamese drip coffee. Whats not to love!
Best place for large group of people, liked 12-20 in two tables. Best n largest bbq lemon grass chicken on rice (#209) in town. 5*
Awesome pork bún. The egg rolls are vegetarian with glass noodles (my personal favorite). The chargrilled pork is stuff of dreams!
The pho here is pretty good quality and cheap. I cant say I really liked their other dishes, so personally I would stick with Pho. The extra large bowls are quite large.
Classic family style Viet Thai restaurant. Good food at reasonable prices with no frills.
To me this place is legendary. Always just referred to it as choo choos (the sound of a trains horn) due to the neon signage on the outside depicting a train. I had my first bowl of pho when I was a boy many many years ago from here, and I have yet to find a better bowl elsewhere.
I took my family there yesterday and while eating we noticed a roach crawling beside our table on the wall. The waiter quickly came over and removed it. This was both disgusting and concerning.
Great pho middle soup, great price!!
Lowest price compared to alot of vietnamese places. Only time people go to a different vietnamese restaurant around there because its packed and people dont want to wait. Other then that, the food is decent.
Service was very good. Food was exceptional. 4 of us each had something different & all were very good.
The food was excellent. I ordered to soup yesterday and I’m getting ready to order another one the best place ever. I give it a 5🌟⭐️🌟⭐️💫❤️
Generous portions. Tasty broth. Reasonable price. We will remember this little home style restaurant when we come back to Philly next time.
New owner, New staffs, small portion main dish(I could not find main dish. Only large portion; noodle, rice), high price, poor food quality,I will not visit again.
Fast service and affordable prices for very large portions. One of the best pho dish I have had in America, very flavorful.
The pho is good but I saw the waiter stick his entire finger into his nose and proceed to dig around it. Promptly lost my appetite after
Not only great food and good prices, but good service too. I have never seen a small restaurant with so many waitstaff. And in case you were wondering, Xe Lua means the train in Vietnamese
Known best as Choo Choos because of the train outside. Hands down best Pho is Philly. Make a Note. They are Closed on Wednesdays... Which is unfortunately when I always crave their soup. Lol.
The pho was phenomenal. They played great music, it was nice and bright. Everyone was very friendly. Thank you!
Hands freaking down because its the best Viennese restaurant that you ever ate. I wouldnt consider myself for this restaurant as a Vietnamese restaurant, its more like Chinese/Vietnamese restaurant food. Still best Vietnamese food ever.
Been coming to this restaurant for over 15 years now and I still cant get enough their food! Its so fresh the service is fantastic and the food is not overpriced at all
Everything here is amazing and the staff is really awesome. Prices are good compared to other places in Chinatown. One of my favorites.
Excellent food, but only one person spoke broken English, so it was very hard communicating with the staff (ordering anything from noodles to limes was difficult). Other wise great food.
Favorite place in Chinatown, always want to bring my family here. Extremely generous -on the portions+tasty+cheap+FAST!
Best pad thai in the city. Ive been there many time and its always perfect. They always serve it with a lime and who knew that would make it tastier??
Love this place! Best pho!!!! Papaya salad w shrimp so good! And summer rolls!!! And tea! And buns!!!
Have been visiting this place for 12 years, never had a bad experience & the prices have stayed the same as well! I recommend the 211, strawberry milkshake, rainbow ice & the regular pho soup.
The Restaurant have change ownership and chef also...the taste not the same they put way too much MSG ...dont waste your time spend your money somewhere else
The food menu offers a plethora of scrumptious dishes. Some were a little salty but overall a good choice for lunch.
Most flavorful pho Ive ever tasted. Ive been from coast to coast and this place is #1 for me! Highly recommend
Very underrated pho place, excellent and delicious food. Good and quick service.
Service is really fast, affordable and super yummy!
Disappointed with the Rainbow Ice dessert/drink. Its not what it used to be. There is very little red bean in it.
Great Vietnamese cuisine
Great food with great prices. Youll never leave this place hungry!
Went here since high school and food is still as great as ever.
Our families enjoyed a dinner. We had pho , fry rice and also bubble tea. The best!!!
Always love to return when back in Philly. It is small and can fill up on weekends but never been disappointed. Look for the neon train in the window.
Love these guys! Great food at great prices. One of the best values in the city! Great place for a date, lunch meeting.
Great food at very affordable prices. Dinner for 2 cost me $26. City parking can be tricky.
My favorite pho place in the city for sure!
Food was average, atmosphere is better than some other pho spots in the area.
One od the busiest places in Chinatown Phily. Fantastic food prepared fast. Must check this place out.
Good food, great price for the amount you get. Noodles are a little over cooked for my taste.
Food is ok. Pho had modest toppings, few lemongrass flavor in bun bo hue
Love the bbq pork and spring roll vermicelli bowl and the sauteed lemongrass chicken, and the summer roll is pretty good too
Good pho at a good price. Super busy during lunch. Very cozy.
Best pho in philly! They’re summer rolls are a must have as well!
My family only goes to Philadelphia to eat here. They have great Vietnamese food at a decent price.
Good pho and great value for the amount of food you get.
Maybe Korean food is good here, but Thai curry didnt taste and look like curry at all. Price is cheap.
Friendly staff and great selection of Vietnamese food. Recommend the Pho!
The best Vietnamese restaurant in the city with the lowest prices! Closed on Wednesdays. Service is fast and efficient.
Service was clinical, but the pho was the best Ive had, hands down.
Good Vietnamese food at great prices. Pho on a cold winter day is comfort food at its best.
Good food if you love Asian foods this would be an another stop by, a different combo Thai Vietnamese style.
First time visiting this place. The food was excellent, the prices were very reasonable and the service was very good.
One of the best Pho in Philly. Accessible via bus or MFL, some street parking nearby
Super quick service. Excellent Pho and spring rolls. Will be back
Love this Vietnamese restaurant, good food and decent staff, if only their staff would smile but service is good.
I love this place!! Ive been going here for years now!!! Fresh food, great service, and low prices!!!
Choo Choo!!! Some of the best pho on the city. Call ahead for COVID friendly pickup
Food was fresh and delicious!
Great pho! Best quality at unbeatable price. Totally recommended
Food is decent and the staff is very friendly. Great sit down place for some friends and family.
Really good Philly pho, never been disappointed
Great food! Owner and employees are awesome! Definitely a great place for everyone.
Best pho and really good price only $7 for a big bowl
My family and my goto Vietnamese place to eat. Just recommend a friend of mine to try this place and they loved it
Delicious pho 😋
When in Center City and you have a hunger for Vietnamese you cant go wrong at Pho Xe Lua its delicious!
They didn’t give me fork and spoons, and it’s so far away, and i’m out side with my friends who doesn’t have nothing at his house, so i had to go all the way out side to get fork and spoons
Great food. Great price. Clean spot. No complaints. Satisfied customer.
I ordered beef pho with vegetables and fried spring rolls very satisfied
Great food... excellent service, but need to place more attention to cleanliness in bathrooms...
Probably the best place for Pho in the city. All of the items are very good
Best pho in the city, everything on the menu is very fresh and very affordable!
Food is always delicious, service is always prompt, and the price is great!
Some of the best Pad Thai in the city!
Great pho, now byo.
Best pho everrrr and their Vietnamese coffee is so good!!!
Excellent Pho, fresh and tasty. Quick service
Been eating here for 26 years and the food is always delicious and they have a bar too.
Great food, I got the number 14 which the guy recommended and it was tasty!
They have really good and authentic Vietnamese food.
Best pho in Chinatown. Only place I know that has fish pho.
Grilled pork chop and rice is delicious - ask for a fried egg on top.
One of the better phos youll find in town, and for a great price.
Amazing food! Best pad Thai Ive ever had!
Excellent lunch option. The soups are delicious and very reasonably priced.
The best pho in philly.
Lot of food for good price, friendly staff, clean restuarant
The staff was so friendly when we asked for direction there, we ended up staying for lunch and the food was great.
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Pho Xe Lua Viet Thai Restaurant 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-12This place was so great! Quality of the food was great, and the portions were bigger than expected on the pho even though I didnt order the largest size. I didnt move at all - it was delicious, and our server happily packed it up for me to go.Love how lively it was inside - you can tell there are a lot of regulars, including couples, groups, and individuals dining in, and also via takeout/delivery apps.This was my first time, but my partner grew up in Philly and has loved this place for over a decade - says its somewhat of a hidden gem that locals frequent, but tourists dont necessarily bat an eye at. To me, thats ideal, because sometimes Center City is crawling with convention goers or tourists, and you just need a place to duck into a feel Philly. This spot certainly fit the bill.
Review №2
2022-01-18The OG Vietnamese restaurant in Philly. I have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. Soup is the perfect balance of flavorful but not too salty. Price is great too.
Review №3
2022-06-28I come here all the time for pho. It is delicious and the portion sizes are good! Prices are also very reasonable. The service is fast and attentive. This is the spot to go for pho if you’re in Chinatown.
Review №4
2022-04-02Whenever Im visiting a new place I always try out a pho restaurant with Bún bò Huế. I was a bit disappointed that it didnt have blood jelly even though on their menu they had a photo of Bún bò Huế with blood jelly in it. They give a lot of noodles and a decent amount of meat, but not much garnish. I wouldnt say their Bún bò Huế tasted amazing, but it was decent. Overall I still liked it and they have great customer service!
Review №5
2021-11-08Good, not great food veggie food. Ordered the veggie pho (118) and the mixed veggies in clay pot (618). Both were pleasant but relatively plain flavored. Service was nice and the meal came quickly, but the food wasnt anything spectacular.
Review №6
2022-03-11Absolutely disgusting! Worst pho and summer rolls ever! They should be ashamed to serve these types of food. Take your hard-earned money and try somewhere else.
Review №7
2022-06-26Their Bún bò Huế is good; the soup is flavourful but light enough for a late night snack. A little sad that they don’t have blood jelly in it, but their pork hock pieces are big and soft which makes up for it. Customer service is really great as i was dashing in after 10pm during the staffs dinner time and the chief stops eating to cook me a fresh bowl. Thanks!
Review №8
2021-10-24What a great establishment in Chinatown, I had a great experience at this restaurant. The waitress was vary nice and vary accommodating, the Pho was so delicious. Definitely recommend checking this great restaurant if you in the Downtown/Chinatown area, I will definitely be returning. 🍲
Review №9
2021-12-15Pretty good pho, the broth was the best part. The crispy chicken was unfortunately flavorless though.
Review №10
2021-09-16Very fast and good service. Pho was good, very large portions and reasonable prices of ~11, only downside was that even the medium raw beef was somewhat tough. Overall good experience!