Stock
308 E Girard St, Philadelphia, PA, 19125
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308 E Girard St
Philadelphia, PA, 19125 - Phone
- Website https://www.stockphilly.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Hipster
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Michael C.
My friend and I first found out about this intriguing new, hard-to-search-on-Yelp (due to its name) pho place on Uwishunu, and decided to check it out. They don't accept reservations and have no phone number, so we decided to show up exactly at 5:30 when it opens for dinner to be guaranteed a spot in this 18-seat cafe. The place was clean, new, and trendy, with subdued greys/teals. We sat in one of the few tables by the wall. The tables were tiny -- any smaller and my elbows would have jabbed a passer-by, but they also have seats at the bar which looked slightly roomier. We started with the hamachi, which was tastily seasoned and just the right amount of spicy. The green papaya salad was fresh and seasoned with peanuts and fried onions, although I wish it was more strongly flavored. The beef pho followed the same trend -- quality broth, but with subdued and subtle flavors that I wish were a bit stronger. Adding a dash of hoisin and sriracha gave it bit more kick, but it is definitely made in a different style than traditional Vietnamese pho. The beef is top quality. We ended with coconut chia seed pudding -- an interesting invention that was refreshing and not-too-sweet. Overall, an interesting and subtle new interpretation of Vietnamese in a quiet ambiance. Diners used to traditional Vietnamese cooking will perhaps find the flavors slightly subdued. The service here is outstanding -- I left my umbrella under the table by accident, and one of the servers (who didn't wait our table) chased us a few blocks down Girard to give it back!
(3)Michelle K.
I freaking love Stock. I would go there once a week if I could. It has one of the best Bahn Mi sandwiches I've ever tasted. Had the burmese cold noodles last time I went and it was delicious. I'm excited to try the pho once it gets a little cooler out. It's a pretty small place so not good for groups. There are tables for 2 along the wall, seats at the counter and one table for four.
(5)Ali C.
A very small restaurant so plan wisely! We were a party of 3 so we sat at the counter. We shared the Green papaya salad, which was good but pretty spicy. I ate the beef pho, which was the best pho I've had so far. The broth was so flavorful! My brother's girlfriend ordered the mushroom pho. The mushroom pho was good but the beef pho had more flavor. The service was good. And the take AMEX! :)
(5)Michelle K.
If you are into regular Vietnamese food, you will find that stock is not that great. The quality of the ingredients were great but everything tasted understated/water downed. The pho lacked depth, the papaya salad wasn't sour enough, the Bahn mi lacked crunch. The prices are also significantly higher at stock too.
(2)Vy D.
What a great addition to the NoLib/Fishtown food scene. For all you pho and beefy goodness lovers out there, this is where it's at. I literally just ate the pho here for the first time and I thought it was delicious! The beef soup ($9) was flavorful, hearty, and simply yummy. I was slurping every last bit towards the end. I have no shame when it comes to good food. And unlike many pho places, the meats are extremely tender and wonderfully seasoned. For my fellow vegetarians, even the tofu in the mushroom pho melt in your mouth. Don't expect gigantic bowls because the mantra here is quality trumps quantity. I can see myself ordering two bowls one day though...just saying. But do order a glass of delicious authentic Vietnamese iced coffee ($3) along with your pho and you'll be in love. For being only opened less than a week, service was excellent. Everyone were friendly and accommodating. First time in my life I've eaten pho as I sat on a counter watching it being cooked right in front of my eyes. The passion, love, and care I saw in making the bowl of pho was just amazing. As If I was sitting on a small stool in the streets of Saigon but only in lot nicer setting (you know what I'm talking about if you've been to Vietnam). And for a small business (20 seats), they do accept cards. It's also BYOB so bring your beverages of choice. I genuinely recommend trying out Stock if you're a fan of pho. However, If you've been eating pho probably before you could even speak like me, try to come here with an open mind. For there are slight modern interpretations of the common pho recipe. Everyone can agree Vietnamese food is awesome and because of that reason, talented chefs are taking notice. So it makes sense how Stock came about. It's all part of the wonderful culinary evolution. Invest some time and check out this new Vietnamese restaurant, you'll be richly rewarded with delicious food!
(5)Linda N.
Was so excited to try Stock after someone told me about it. Absolutely love the cute space and concept! I've always wanted to open my own, so I was excited to see what they have to offer and how the food tastes by a non-Vietnamese chef. We sat at the counter and ordered: - Green Mango Salad, $7 - Raw Flank, $8 - Beef Pho, $9 - Mushroom Pho, $9 Green Mango Salad was good. Heavy on the fish sauce and not as sweet as other Vietnamese restos, but good nonetheless. Raw Flank, however, was meh. The sauce was okay, but the flanks were cut too thick and very chewy. I almost could not eat the last piece. Like Vy D. mentioned, the Beef Pho was sooo flavorful. I found myself slurping all of the broth, too. The beef cuts, tendons, etc. were enough for me. There were strong hints of star anise and other pho essentials, but again, a tad bit heavy on the fish sauce and star anise. My fiance preferred the Mushroom Pho. Mushroom Pho was okay. On a side note: we did feel a little msg afterward. We wanted to try the Golden Papaya dessert at the end of our meal, but were too full. I saw it being prepared and it looked yum. Maybe next time. Cleanliness, presentation of food, and service were good. Our waters were filled in a timely manner, but slowed down, for some reason, towards the end. Portions are smaller and prices are higher than other Vietnamese restos'. They give out a handwritten check, which is a nice and personal touch. Not really sure if we will be back anytime soon because there are so many pho options like Pho 75, Thai Son, or Cafe Pho Ga Thanh Thanh. I still prefer my mom's or my own version of pho, but I can see this place being a favorite for those who live around Fishtown or in the area.
(4)Sam T.
Hands down the best Pho in Philly! All fresh and local ingredients, with NO MSG. I've never had something I didn't like and I've been there about 100 times. Everyone who works there is very welcoming and friendly. If you get Pho make sure you add mushrooms
(5)Jennifer T.
After reading reviews from my fellow Yelpers, I was excited to try out Stock. and see what all the hype was about on their high quality broth. And truth be told, their stock is pretty darn good...too good for Pho in my opinion. I'll explain in a bit. When I first walked in, I was immediately hit with the familiar fragrance of pho. Others have stated that the smell was too overwhelming of star anise, but actually, for me, it reminded me of when my mom makes pho at home and the scent permeates the entire house...it was warm and welcoming. My husband and I were grateful to be able to get a table even though they were closing in 10 mins. The service during our entire meal was great; despite us being late, we never felt rushed and everyone was really nice and attentive. We wanted to try a bit of everything so this is what we ordered: - Mango Salad - Raw Flank - 2 x Beef Pho - Iced Thai Tea - Pork Sausage Banh Mi (to go) I read other reviews that said their portions were small, and while I think the raw beef dish was pretty small, I felt like the mango salad and pho were decent size. Neither of us could finish off the broth, and we were super full at the end of the meal. The mango salad was delicious and rather spicy. Our server told us that it was actually less spicy than the other salad they offered (watercress salad) which I am shocked to hear since I thought the mango was pretty spicy (and I can handle heat!). The raw flank was a bit of a disappointment to me. It's a very rich dish, and we felt like it was short on the herbs and spices and needed something more to cut through the richness (lime?). We ended up combining it with our mango salad which made it much better. Ok, so now for the pho. I understand what they are trying to do (I hope). Each element of the pho was fantastic: noodles were perfectly al dente; the meat was of superb quality and practically melted in your mouth; the broth was delicious--rich and smooth and full of flavor. However, combining all these parts together into one bowl just made it too much. The broth was just too rich for pho; the meat melted in your mouth but lacked the "beefiness" that you come to expect from a bowl of beef noodle soup. I usually think of pho as being rich but light and refreshing at the same time. This pho was rich on top of rich...I really wanted to love the pho...but I just didn't. Obviously we ordered too much food but we were lucky that they had banh mi left--they only sell it on weekends and until they are out. So we decided to order one to take home and eat later. Their pork sausage banh mi is delicious! Probably my favorite thing from them. The sandwich is flavorful and has a great balance of meat and veggies and pickled carrots. I would definitely go back for one of those. Overall, I like what Stock is doing, but it's not my go-to place for pho. My tastes (and hence opinions) are probably slightly biased since I'm used to a different and more traditional Vietnamese pho, but hey, so is probably everyone else's right? I always take reviews with a grain of salt and like to try out places first hand. I would recommend the same for you.
(3)Cara S.
We went this last night the cucumber appetizer was amazing! The pho chicken delicious and the dessert dreamy! I love this place and we can't wait to go back
(5)Mike G.
I love this place. Ive been to it a few times and finally convinced it's a gift to the neighborhood. I am very in love with the beef pho and my vegetarian friends swear the mushroom pho is incredible. The two salads Ive had are outstanding. They always amaze me with the food here. I find all the "Vietnamese" yelpers here a bit funny. They always seem to have completed only 10 or less yelp reviews and while they complain that Stock isn't "authentic" they blatantly describe the opposite of my meals here as "weak" and empty dishes while recommending some Pho place elsewhere - that they probably work at or own! If Im wrong about that, then consider this: Stock never claimed to be "authentic" they claim to be of higher quality ingredients. Im happy to spend $9 in my neighborhood for steroid free food, rather than head down to South Philly or Chinatown just to save $4 and gain so much msg. *by the way: if I took the el to either place, it would cost me $4 round trip. Hmm. **oh yeah, not being "authentic" has helped ensure that there's not a south philly or chinatown quality bathroom... and you know what I mean by that.
(4)Allison B.
My goodness, that's a lot of hype! Stopped in yesterday for snacks with Zack. We split a papaya salad ($7.50) and chicken banh mi ($8). The papaya salad was very small and was overrun with "crispy shallots." Think funion-style. They got soggy in the fish sauce. Not a good look. The banh mi, however, was delicious. Great size, juicy lemongrass chicken, bread that crisped in all the right places. More funion-y shallots here, however it seemed more appropriate on a sandwich. If you dislike cilantro, I would ask your server to do without. There were many, many sprigs of cilantro on this sandwich. Atmosphere is cute and clean, and the service was kind. I'll be back to try the pho.
(3)David U.
I love you stock!!! If you are a regular on the washington ave. pho strip, stock will change your world. Meat is grass fed and non creepy, produce is fresh and delicious, there are beautiful salads, delicious bahn mi, and the biggest game changer, NO MSG! This is actually healthy bone broth- good for the guts and the skin. And its basically the SAME PRICE that youre paying down in south philly for MUCH higher quality food. I cant say enough good things about this restaurant, ive been going at least twice a week since i first tried it. the owners are a friendly married couple who work here every day they are open. Thank you guys! You are killin it.
(5)Andy U.
I came in this evening and ordered 2 of the mushroom Pho for takeout. We had a half hour drive, during which one of the containers must have shifted and the entire contents spilled out. We arrived home with only one container of Pho to feed 5 of us. Disappointing but the one container we had was out of this world good. I highly recommend this place, but am frustrated I cannot get a hold of them (no phone) to report what had happened. I would have called right away but this is the only method of communication I believe. Great spot, very nice people and great food!
(4)Christopher J.
I really wanted to like this place, but the pho is made for American tastes. The soup is way too salty, and it is difficult to discern other flavors. The noodles were well made, but the soup was no good. If the soup is no good, then there really is no point to pho. It's also very expensive for what you get. However, if you're into this particular style of salty pho, you'll love this place.
(2)Erin F.
I must say that I was thoroughly impressed! I have traveled in SE Asia and spent three weeks in Vietnam. We have tried a bunch of Vietnamese restaurants in Philly searching for a taste of what we experienced in Vietnam, only to leave disappointed. Not here. We finally found it! The food was excellent and delicious, which is an understatement. We tried almost everything on the menu. The cobia was one of the best dishes I have had in Philadelphia. The combination of flavors is amazing. The mango salad had the perfect amount of spice/heat and it was perfect for a hot summer day. Then we had the two kinds of pho - beef and mushroom. We loved both of them. I also commented on how the tofu is the best in the city. I took home a good portion as leftovers and had it the next day and it was delicious. Best Pho in the city. We sat at the counter and were able to watch the chefs in action. The restaurant is spotless. They are meticulous about how they prepare the food and you can tell that it is done with care. The staff was attentive and friendly. I brought a bottle of white wine and they kept it on ice and refilled my glass for me. In a casual setting, the food and service was that of a five star restaurant. Amazing deal.
(5)jean m.
i usually like hipster food but hipster pho is gross - should have listened to my instincts but i had recently had white ramen that i actually liked (i'm usually not into fusion food) so i thought i'd try hipster pho. when you walk in you can tell instantly that it doesn't smell like regular pho - it smells really shroomy. The broth in the beef pho is kind of bland and really salty at the same time. the beef pieces in the pho (which is the one thing i thought would probably be better quality than the usually cheaper authentic places) was pretty tough and the flank was fatty (but not a melt in your mouth kind of fatty), the tofu bahn mi was really salty but the french roll it was on was very good. Also - the vietnamese iced coffee had like cardamom in it - they should tell you that on the menu as I would have gotten another drink instead.
(1)Kris P.
Awesome to have a cool, new byo so close by. I'm not going to compare it to Washington ave. because it is different. The pho was awesome and I tried both of the raw apps which were excellent. Simple and short menu is nice. Maybe it's just because I'd had a few before arriving, but I found the menu confusing. Just not clearly labeled between salads/apps/pho and everything is roughly the same price so it's difficult to tell what's what. Anyways I'm glad I accidentally ordered a raw app because it was delicious, and prompted me to try the other one. Didn't get a chance to mess with the salads, maybe next time. But super solid pho and a cool atmosphere. Good stuff, I would come back. Maybe next week!
(5)Jayme S.
I never get to eat Pho because it is always beef based, finally a rich mushroom broth option. Stock was a wonderful way for us to end a great weekend in Philadelphia. Next time we visit we will dine at Stock again. The food and service were fantastic!
(5)John M.
Small restaurant, though it manages to feel cozy instead of cramped. BYOB and good service gets it the 2 stars, however the food is not very good - weak broth, overpriced, not a lot of options. Go to Pho Ga in Kensington, or anywhere in Chinatown/Washington St if you want good Vietnamese food at a much better price.
(2)Tehila N.
Delicious! Mushroom tufo pho soso good. Crispy delicious banh mi. Sick
(5)Bruce B.
Once we found this place (our fault) we were sure glad we made it. It's small and a little off the beaten path for those, like us who live in the burbs. Be sure you get to EAST Girard, rather than west Girard because you won't find it otherwise! haha. I'm taking a star off since they don't appear to have a phone and it would have been nice if we could have called. I the beef pho and Ms D had the mushroom pho. Both were delightful and plenty of food for us. We also split the papaya salad and it was quite a treat as well. It's rare for me not to be able to finish a meal, but my pho was more than enough for me. Seasoned very well. I didn't particularly care for my Thai ice tea, but probably me as much as anything else. I was expecting simple tea rather than tea with powdered milk. A little sweet for me, but live and learn. Get there early as there are only half a dozen tables and a counter for a few more folks. As we were leaving at 6:30 on Friday a line was forming outside the door. We'll be back and i can't wait.
(4)Kimberly N.
I really wanted to like it here, but I may be too much of a traditionalist when it comes to Vietnamese food - and the staple Pho, in general. Husband and I ordered iced coffees, raw flank, and 2 Phos. The iced coffee was good, but not Vietnamese. The cardamom was very overpowering and seemed thick or gritty. I enjoyed the raw flank the most, as it had a nice balance of acidity and spice, but the flank was way too thick. We got the traditional Phos, and there are good and bad things to discuss. First, the meat was very tender, but there wasn't enough. The broth is tasty, but it's not a pho broth. Sorry. It was more like a miso broth to me. Pho broth is supposed to be clear, clean, and unmuddled. To a non-Pho-natic, it may be a very delicious and budget friendly experience. Had to ask for hoisin and Sriracha, and the bean sprouts were weird. In its own right, it'll do well with the neighborhood and for those who want to try something "cool". I would recommend a bench or something in front of the restaurant so you can have somewhere to wait instead of just awkwardly hovering until they call you in, which is what we had to do.
(3)Pam S.
I do appreciate them having vegan pho options! However, it's not worth it to me to go back. The space is also tiny, so you always feel like you're in someone's way, but they do have counter seating, which may be more pleasant because your back is to the people bumping into you rather than having to awkwardly look at them. The pho wasn't that great, and we got golden papaya for dessert, and that was fairly disappointing as well (overly simple, not very good flavor). I probably wouldn't hit it up again, but I do give them credit for having veg options.
(3)Rachel S.
A small space with a small, but mighty menu. I was a little hesitant to try this place, since we have such tried and true staples on Washington Ave., but Fishtown was lacking in Pho options and this place is delicious. They only have 2 types of Pho (beef and vegetarian) so that cuts down on my usual Pho anxiety. "Do I like tripe? Do I not?" Anyway, the vegetarian pho here is rare bc even the broth is truly vegetarian, which I have heard is hard to find. Both options are worthwhile. Service is friendly. Space is bright and cute. Perfect for a chilly day!
(4)Julie H.
I've been eyeing this storefront for months, eagerly anticipating Stock's opening. We came in on the 2nd day and ordered the raw flank to share and two bowls of the beef pho. The raw flank was delicious. I don't consider myself a raw food enthusiast, but my boyfriend found himself fighting me for the last piece. Our thoughts regarding the pho were mixed. We both agreed that the beef was clearly of high quality and delicious, but we would've preferred each piece to be sliced more thinly. I loved the broth and spent the first couple minutes slurping away, while the bf was less than impressed. He found the seasoning to be too strong - almost sour. Near the end of my meal, I began to see what he was saying, and I too ended up not finishing my broth. Our biggest complaint was that the pho serving sizes were a little small. I'm not going to knock the $9 pho price tag because obviously quality ingredients aren't cheap, but at the conclusion of our meal, neither of us were full. In fact, we went home and within an hour, we were snacking and cooking a second small dinner. Despite all this, we enjoyed our dinner here and plan to come back at some point to try the mushroom soup. It's a cute place where you can have a nice meal, and I think it's a great addition to the neighborhood.
(4)Cassie T.
Love the ambiance and inviting space. The hamachi app was pretty good and the tofu banh mi was also just alright. On to the Pho: In my opinion the broth was just way too salty and just off. Something about this broth was just over done, over reduced?, just completely lacking in the brightness that keeps you coming back for more when you are eating a bowl of pho. I had to add a bunch of things in the broth to make it through eating half my bowl and it was truly too salty to completely finish. That being said, the meat in it was delicious and the noodles were a perfect texture. I appreciate that there is a now Vietnamese joint in the area and perhaps I'd come back to try the vegetarian soup options?
(3)Bri H.
Tiny byob with really flavorful pho. It's more expensive than Washington Ave pho joints, but I think it's worth it. I appreciate that the beef is all grass fed and high quality. Although I'm not vegetarian, I like that they have a vegetarian pho option. The menu is very small, but if you're going here, it's a given that you probably want pho. I also had a cobia appetizer that was basically a crudo with kaffir lime & other tasty flavors - really fresh & delicious. On the weeknight that I went, they were offering 3 different types of bahn mi (chicken, tofu, sausage) - I'll definitely be back to try the bahn mi. Even on a weeknight, the place was packed so be prepared for a bit of a wait. They take credit cards & service was great.
(4)Woo K.
One of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. It's BYOB and the staff is always so friendly and make great recommendations. Even though they have a small menu, they always have a new special and/or changing up the menu with new additions. Highly recommend trying any of their specials.
(5)Joanne T.
This is the place for you if your looking for vegetarian pho. I don't know of any other spots in the city or surrounding suburbs that can cater to herbivores. The mushroom pho was decent. There was a bit too much tofu. It was soft but that was it, nothing else to it. It would have been nice to have pieces of actual mushrooms. I've had better vegetarian pho in nyc. I think they could make their's better. The guy liked his beef pho, stated it was different but satisfying. It had thick pieces of meat. It's a good clean alternative. Good quality mint, i've never had mint that tasted better. Nine dollars for the pho is unheard of in the city or burbs, but you are getting a different take on this soup. The green mango salad was a hit. I love green mango, fish sauce, and fried shallots (lots of it!). The portion size is decent, you wouldn't want to eat too much at a time since it is salty. But i could seriously eat this on a daily. Now on the the cobia, you'd wish there was plenty of it but you only get about 4 or 5 pieces (can't recall). I'd come back for the green mango salad and possibly to try their tofu banh mi. It's hard not to compare this place to a typical viet place but i give kudos for these guys for trying and adding their own flare. Imitation is the best form of flattery and i think their take on a few vietnamese dishes is definitely worth checking out.
(4)Joe H.
This place was bad. I got the vegetarian pho and it tasted like tofu in hot water. I guess one good thing is that it wasn't very expensive...go somewhere else instead.
(1)Joseph Y.
The food is great, and the staff is always so nice. I love their pho. Today I also had a cucumber salad app which was a special, it was perfect. They recently added chicken pho to the menu, I it, the chicken was very moist and juicy, unlike the dry sliced chicken I usually get at places on Washington Ave. If you're in Fishtown or live in Fishtown, try this great BYOB.
(5)Nicole D.
I really like the sleek, clean vibe in this place. On a chilly Friday at prime dinner time, wait time was a reasonable 35 minutes, which left just enough time to have a drink or pick up bottles nearby. This being said, I found the food underwhelming. My friends enjoyed the beef, but I found my mushroom pho rather bland. Call me crazy, I expected it would have mushrooms in it, rather than just a mushroom broth. The whole thing seemed under seasoned and could have been much hotter. Sprouts, peppers, and herbs were all very fresh, and I love the vegan option, but this is far from authentic!
(3)Leigh W.
I went to Stock this past weekend. As a self proclaimed pho connoisseur- I was very anxious to try this spot. The vibe of the place is excellent, it reminds me of London (in a great way)- sorta low lit and definitely cozy. Great music playing with I walked in- set the vibe PERFECTLY. If I remember correctly there are two (2 tops) and one (4 top) + counter seating. I was just a party of 1, but still had to wait for a counter seat to open, which was fine. I get the space is tight, but the seating arrangement was a bit uncomfortable, the aesthetic of the stools was great, but the actual comfort of them left something to be desired. I also always felt in the way, even though there are only three tables, because the space is so small, it just sorta feels extra claustrophobic. I just ordered the beef pho. Usually I spice it up until its bright red- but I couldn't wait to taste it with nothing extra in it. No basil, no jalapeno, no lime- just plain. I figured once I did that then I'd add in basil/lime/jalapeno ect *if* necessary. So the soup comes and I take my first taste and... I was.... underwhelmed. It didn't really have much of a taste? So I waited and tried again.... nothing... so then I added lime, basil and jalapeno. (I wanted to hold off on sriracha for the absolute last if I HAD to.... but still... nothing.... :( I finally, in an act of defeat- added sriracha. So, I was definitely a bit disappointing. I really wanted it to be amazing. It had a vaguely mushroomy taste, which made me double check that I didn't order the mushroom one.....You can taste a difference in the quality of the meat they use, for sure though... Who knows, I might have been having a bad day. They might have been having a bad day. idk. I'll try them again though, before I make an absolute final judgement.
(3)Samuel L.
Had the chicken pho and I must say it was really good. Usually most pho tastes somewhat the same but this pho was very good. It just tasted really fresh and seemed to have minimum salt since I wasn't thirsty later. All in all a very good dish that I will be ordering again.
(5)Matthew H.
Since moving into the area Stock has been one of the places high on my list to try. We finally made it over there on a cold Friday night and weren't disappointed. The space is quite small but they make efficient use of it and if you want to make sure that you won't have to wait for a seat go early. We went at around 6 pm and were able to sit right down at a table for 2. The menu is exceedingly simple but there is nothing wrong with that. We ordered the hamachi crudo and the winter melon salad, both were excellent and the winter melon salad was actually quite large. For pho we both just went with the large beef pho. It was quite good, the broth was very good and had almost floral notes to it that really added to the flavor and the beef cuts were excellent. This is not going to be like Pho Ha or Pho 75 out on Washington Ave but it's most certainly a nice addition to the pho line up in Philly. We will be back when they change the menu up a bit.
(4)Adam R.
I had to immediately meander home in order to tell you just how phenomenal this little gem is before this culinary erection of mine wears off! (Warning to all gentleman who intend on visiting this establishment...DON'T wear tight pants here, they'll only become more restricting as your dining experience progress & that can lead to an awkward situation in a small establishment like this). A friend and I started our journey with the Cobia Salad which if I recall correctly consisted of Cobia , dill, pomelo and ginger. The cobia was perfectly prepared...not to thick, not too thin & incredibly tender. Sooo tender that even you're toothless uncle from Pennsyltucky can enjoy this plate because there is no chewing necessary. As far as the dill is concerned, ether Chef Tyler has gnomes prepping the dill or he's using nose hair trimmers to prep it because every individual piece was perfectly cut as well as sized appropriately for each piece of fish. Every bite had just enough of the ginger/dill flavor combo to prompt my stomach's appetizer cavity to beg for more. The Green Papaya Salad came next. Consisting of rau ram, shallots, peanuts, fish sauce this plate has a slight hint of spice to it. It was nice and light and a great salad to have before a bowl of Pho. The Beef Pho: The MEATBALLS...all of them in my mouth please...like all of them! It is balls of meat like the ones that you NOW discover hidden in the beef Pho that make it impossible for me to ever become a vegetarian! Oh and not only are there meatballs in the beef Pho, but also several other cuts of beef in different shapes and sizes all of which were sized appropriately and tasted like everything I could have ever dreamed. I elected to go with the "Small Pho" which was ginormous enough. It leaves me wondering if the large is actually a bucket as opposed to a bowl (Don't get me wrong I'll take a bucket of it anytime). The Pho simply put is everything I desired/needed/dreamed/hoped it would be. Other notes... -The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable -The Thai Ice Tea was on point -Great little date spot -Relaxing atmosphere where you don't feel rushed -Simple & welcoming
(5)Jenny G.
It's nice to have vegan pho options that taste great but this place was a bit awkward. It's a great concept but it's perhaps trying too hard. It's great that pho came to the neighborhood, but let's keep pho pho, back to washington ave we go! Pho at $9 is a bit absurd, especially when I can get two large bowls for $11 on Washington. If you are a strict vegan or veggie and want pho, this place would work well for you!
(3)Scout T.
My family is from Vietnam, and I would die of embarrassment if I ever took any of them here. Lots of noodles and not much else. For a small menu and high prices ($9 for pho is outrageous), you'd expect higher quality. My husband's pho barely had any meat and my mushroom only featured a mushroom broth and tofu. With all the authentically Vietnamese pho options in Philly, I don't know what Stock hopes to offer besides a bowl of soupy monotony. The owners claim to have eaten pho but then crank out this stuff??? Unbelievable. We also ordered the "green" mango salad. First of all, it wasn't green mango but definitely a riper yellow mango. This alters the whole dish and changes the texture so that the salad becomes a mushy mess. Second, the dressing tasted like fish oil concentrate and lacked spice or depth. I don't get it. There's better and cheaper pho all over Philly so I'm not sure what the rage is all about. If you wanna eat fake hipster Vietnamese and spend a lot of money, I guess this is a good spot for that.
(1)Abigail L.
Hello! I am so delighted to have made your acquaintance, Stock. I suspect we are going to be really close friends. No pressure. I love both the tofu banh mi and the mushroom pho. Both are huge portions, reasonably priced, and so full of flavor I often make that weird satisfied mmmm noise when I eat them. I have that awful recessive gene in which I don't taste cilantro like other people, to me it just tastes like soap. I guess it's like natures way of telling me that I have a potty mouth. The people at Stock are super nice and when requested, they nix the cilantro for people with my affliction. I've experienced both eat-in and take-out and the service and speed of food were both swift, and kind. As for the people complaining about price, the regular soup is enough for me, too much for me, and the banh mi is HUGE and stuffed with tasty goodness. I'm so thrilled to have Stock in the neighborhood, and to be able to experience pho!
(5)Sarah S.
This place is small but they were able to accommodate for our party of 6.5 We shared the papaya salad and bahn mi sandwiches and those were the highlights for me. If i were to go back, that's prob what I'd order for my meal. The pho was good too but different. The broth wasn't your typical pho broth which isn't necessarily a bad thing. They did give a lot of meat. service was good
(4)Loan T.
I was excited to try Stock after having read about it in Philly Magazine and other Yelp reviews. Considering that half of my friends are vegetarians, it's nice that they had a mushroom/tofu pho on the menu. We made the hike over from Graduate Hospital to Fishtown on a lazy Sunday evening. My bf and I could smell the star anise aroma coming from halfway down the block, like my Vietnamese mom and auntie's houses on the weekends. Unfortunately, all in all, I would not recommend Stock or return for their pho dishes. Given their small menu, you'd think that everything on the menu would be focused and on point. Boy, were we in for a disappointment. We ordered the beef pho, mushroom pho and pork sausage banh mi. Beef pho - The bowl was filled with tons of noodles and broth and not much of anything else. This was called "beef" pho but there were only about 6-8 tiny pieces of beef that I had to fish for in the bowl. You can't really call this beef pho when there were barely any signs of beef in there. To make matters worse, the broth/stock tasted like they realized there wasn't enough flavor to it and decided to dump an entire bottle of fish sauce in there. The broth straight up tasted like a bowl of fish sauce soup. I sure love my fish sauce (in rice and vermicelli dishes), but a bowl of salty fish sauce soup is not what I came for. Mushroom pho - Again, we received a bowl full of nothing but noodles and broth, with barely any protein. There were 5 or 6 pieces of thinly sliced tofu. The broth tasted like shiitake mushrooms and a woody type of mushrooms, which was pleasant. However, the bowl probably costed them about 50 cents to a dollar to make but they charged $9 per bowl. Pork sausage banh mi - We actually enjoyed the pork sausage compared to the pho dishes. However, I would not return for the mediocre $8 banh mi. The Nhu Y Cafe and Café Cuong banh mi in Bella Vista/Italian Market are much tastier and for $4 per banh mi, you can't go wrong. Even the much tastier banh mi's in NYC are better priced than they are in Fishtown, Philly. The pho took twice as long as a bowl of pho should take to arrive. On top of that, we asked for glasses for our drinks. As our server brought out the glasses, she must have seen something in one of the glasses. She stuck her fingers in the glass, wiped whatever was in there off with her fingers and proceeded to hand us the glasses. The server was a sweet girl, but that's just gross. My bf and I were hoping to bring our vegetarian friends and family here next time. Unfortunately, we will not be returning. We will stick with the authentic Vietnamese restaurants in South Philly and Chinatown for the flavors, amount of actual protein in the pho, proximity to the city and for half the price.
(2)Jenny T.
Pho could've been much better. The broth for me was too bland; even after adding Hoisin and Sriracha, it wasn't enough.
(3)Hannah T.
Stock is amazing! Even though Pho-Ha will always be my ride or die pho spot, Stock comes pretty darn close. I also think that I like this place so much is because of the people that work there. Everyone was incredibly kind & conversational there. The ambiance is also so relaxing. I almost felt like I should have been whispering the whole time I was there. If you can, I would recommend trying to sit at the counter. It was so fascinating to watch the chef meticulously prepare our cobia & prepare our pho dishes. I'm not a huge mushroom fan, but that broth blew me away. Being in Fishtown it's definitely pricier than the dirt-cheap options down off of Washington but hey, if I can get tasty pho and not have to travel past Spring Garden-- I'll take it!
(4)jennifer F.
I like Stock because it's small and simple, oh and there's vegan options and I don't have to travel to South Philly where there's questionable "vegetarian" Pho because 90% is made with fish sauce. Good portions and a great addition to the neighborhood
(4)Cong C.
I am Vietnamese. It was mediocre pho and way overpriced. The service was bad too. Do not go here! Save time and $$ and go to South Philly for real pho. It tastes way better and it's half the price! My husband and I came around 8pm. The hostess seemed overwhelmed and not very attentive. She said it would be an hour wait. So we opted for take-out. Then a couple came in right after us and were told they'd be seated in only 30min. We were already mad about that, but when we got home to eat the pho, we were even more disappointed. The bean sprouts were brown, the herbs were wilted, the beef was way too thick and dry. The broth was bland. My mushroom pho was okay but not worth the $! I will not be coming back to this restaurant.
(1)Greg G.
Food was very good and staff was friendly. Large portions. I wasn't able to find a number to call in an order for pick up on their website which was frustrating.
(4)Adam C.
Small, limited hours of operation and totally worth it. Yummy! There is a counter and a few tables. We sat at the counter. It was fun watching then cooks use their techniques to prepare our meals. I went with a bahn mi and my vegetarian date had the vegetarian pho. Both were tasty. I wondered aloud why they didn't open for lunch too and was told that since their space was so small the serving area was also the prep area and in order to be open for lunch they would have to start prep way too early in the morning. Since it is against my religion to rise before the sun does I was totally down with that. Bottom line, I will totally return and I'm sure I'll enjoy every time.
(5)Katie P.
Everything was fresh, crisp, & delicious. Bold flavors without making you feel weighed down, and most of all- not greasy. Small menu, but everything I had was awesome -green mango salad: bursting with spicy, tangy flavors -beef pho: meat was very tender, melted in your mouth. -golden papaya with thai basil and palm sugar: simple & refreshing I love that they went jalapeño over hot sauce and a slice of lime over lemon for the pho. The basil and mint were also very fresh and it honestly made a big difference compared to other pho places. Even in the summer I was able to enjoy soup, so that's a winner in my book. I love this place and I will be back. ** This place only has 1, 4 person table- so when you go make sure you just bring 1 pal to avoid unnecessary wait times.
(5)Laura B.
Just tried this place for the first time and was absolutely blown away. Everything was so flavorful and fresh. Service was fast and very friendly. It's tiny but it wasn't crowded when we went. Will definitely be back!
(5)Holly G.
I love this place. The Green Mango Salad and Mushroom Pho are my favorites. Everyone is super nice. I can't stop craving it and wanting to go back.
(5)Sharon L.
Ate here recently on a Friday night around 7pm, there was no wait for seating, but they only had 1 space for a party of 3-4 that was occupied, so my party of 4 had to sit in a row at the bar - difficult to really interact with everybody in the group, they could probably do better with maximizing the space but on the bright side it gave me the chance to really focus on my food. I got the thai iced tea (not very sweet fyi, but I enjoyed it) and the beef pho. I had originally felt very conflicted coming here because there were such mixed reviews from other yelpers, but I'm glad I visited because it was probably one of the best bowls of pho I've ever had. The broth was amazing, I practically drank it all, there was a LOT of high quality beef in my bowl, in fact, I ran out of noodles with at least 5 large pieces of meat left. And I didn't feel like it was too rich or too small as others have claimed. I also got to introduce a vegetarian friend to pho here and she really liked the mushroom/tofu. Overall, this little restaurant felt really clean and organized with friendly staff and a well priced menu. I would definitely come back here, but should limit my party size to just 2.
(5)Dee J.
Suuuuuuuper Delicious!!!! I am a Pho fanatic, had heard really good things about this place, but it opened in the summer, at a time where I'm not interested in soup. Now that it's getting cooler, especially at night, I decided to head over to Stock and check it out. The restaurant is small and quaint, with maybe seating for 20. But the Pho was banging! The secret is the STOCK. The flavors were brilliant, and the grass fed beef and meatballs in the beef Pho was delicious. This will definitely be my go to place this winter. My only complaint is the hours. It's closed Tuesday's & Wednesday's, and only open for lunch on the weekends. But I figure hours will change, the busier the place gets.
(5)Brooke T.
20 people can fit in the restaurant, comfortably. There minimalism in decorating is PERFECTION, since I am there to slurp my soup and dreamily stare into the eyes of the person I am with. Too many people have too many feelings on pho broth. It's good, or it's great, since at the end of the day it's pho. This is stock and everything that comes out of the kitchen has been crafted with love and devotion. It's obvious. FIVE STARS, ALL OF WHICH ARE FOR THE HATERS.
(5)Amber M.
Stock has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants in Fishtown. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced. I love that the menu is small and that the featured salads and desserts change from time to time. All of the ingredients are fresh and high quality. I also love that there are vegetarian options.
(5)John B.
Great, Great BYOB in Fishtown!! We have eaten here 4 times now and will continue to come back. Place is small, although they maybe opening some tables to the back. Menu is limited, but each entry is great. To me the best part is the cleanness and freshness of the Pho broth! There maybe other Pho restaurants in Philly but known with bettter broth!
(5)Catherine J.
The Pho is absolutely fantastic and they serve enough of it to make two meals for me. The meat is super tender and I loved the sides of sprouts, basil and mint. I topped it off with the iced coffee for desert - which is perfect for me because I never, never order desert and it was a nice sweet touch at the of my meal. Will definitely be back here often!
(5)John K.
A few friends and I had a chance to eat lunch here on a Sunday, and I must say, the pho is fantastic. I really like that they don't use MSG and use grassfed beef for the meat and the stock. The vegetables were fresh, nice, and crisp. The pho had both steak and brisket, and both meats were amazing - much higher quality than the places on Washington Ave. I'm used to paying 6 bucks for a bigger bowl of Pho. But for higher quality, the deep real broth (not MSG water), and real flavors, I think this place is worth the price increase. My wife had the mushroom pho, which had a nice mushroom broth. But if you're a meat eater, I see no reason why one would get this one as opposed to the beef pho. We also shared a banh mi, which was served a softer bread than what I'm used to. The vegetables were nice and crisp, once again, but I wish that they would use better bread (and lower the prices here). Lastly, I wish that the space was bigger. It's a bit tight. But it lets you see the care the chefs take in preparing your dish, so that's pretty cool.
(4)Chris E.
My new favorite pho. And pray they're serving their green papaya salad. The decor and environment are also plusses. It's a welcome addition to the area. Looking forward to future visits!
(5)Emily L.
Their Bahn Mi is to die for. My boyfriend struggles here because of the spice but we always love the appetizer they feature. I recommend trying their house made drinks, the thai iced coffee and thai iced tea are really good. This place is small but it feels intimate and it's nice to be able to see the chefs making your food!
(5)Dan M.
The food is solid, edible, and you could also use the word delicious in describing it. The chefs forage into the darkest parts of the deepest forests to harvest the perfect ingredients. I heard an assistant chef even caught a rare case of Malaysian Snotty Lung while looking for spices in Bhutan --- a pulmonary disease whose main symptoms are psychological but which includes a wet lung, which is usually found among French teenagers. I'm just kidding, the food is really good. Eat here.
(5)Ginger K.
I wanted to love this place. I was so excited when I heard that a new Pho place was opening up in my neighborhood. The first time I tried to go I m glad I looked up the hours because they are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays which I think is odd. I have tried about 10 different pho places in Philadelphia and more outside of Philadelphia but I felt that the menu is too limited. I think there were only 8 items on the menu. We tried the raw flank which was delicious! There were only 2 choices of Pho - Beef or Mushroom. I ordered the beef, the broth tasted good the beef might have even been a step above the beef I have had in pho previously.. I thought for Pho it was a little overpriced and I am sure it will introduce some of the people of Fishtown to Pho. But I would rather go to South Philly or even Kensington Ave to a place with a larger menu and no waiting 20 minutes to be seated. So in short. The food is good. It is worth trying the place out. It is clean and smells really good when you walk in. If you sit at the counter you can watch everything going on. They take credit cards which is a huge plus. The food comes out pretty quickly and the server was extremely knowledgeable about the items on the menu and described things well. I really wish they would serve the bahn mi at dinner. I might have purchased one to go with the pho. Guess I will have to go back to try it at lunch time.
(3)Mike M.
I came to Stock after a recommendation from a Fishtown local. Being brand new to Fishtown (and Philly in general) I was anxious to try "local" spots and excited the recommendation was for pho because I love Vietnamese food... Unfortunately, I was disappointed. Space is small but we went early on a weeknight and had no problem finding a seat. For busier meal times, maybe expect to wait? Staff was friendly and very attentive. No complaints here. The food, however, was bland. I got the beef pho and it was near flavorless. Don't come here if you're expecting anything remotely authentic. Come here if you want to say you like Pho but really just want to enjoy soup that kind of resembles pho in a cozy/clean atmosphere. Or if you're vegan. Apparently they try to appeal to a lot of vegan customers (which is interesting considering pho broth is made by boiling beef/chicken bones... But I respect that they're trying something different and making it vegan-friendly.) If I ever go back I will just adjust my expectations - and try their vegan options that apparently get much better reviews..
(3)Rob A.
Best food in Fishtown hands down. Incredible banh mi sandwiches and pho. Full of incredible and authentic Vietnamese and Thai inspired flavors. Nothing disappoints. Service is perfect.
(5)Yohsuke A.
Noodle bar style but sleek and modern. As far as the pho goes, I think that they are just a little conservative with the depth of flavors in their broth compared to pho you can find down on Washington ace or up in kensington. BUT the quality of Stock's meat and the freshness of the ingredients in their dishes compared most other pho restaurants are far greater.
(4)Chris K.
Super yuppie spot. Pho is reasonably priced but just wasn't very good. I appreciate using better ingredients and all that, but if you go to any pho spot on washington it's going to taste better. I was honestly pretty disappointed. I will say the beef balls are maybe the best I've ever had.
(2)Chip S.
Went to Stock with my girlfriend a few nights ago. The food was decent. My only complaint was that there were not many options on the menu and some of the portions were a bit small. All in all, not bad. The staff was really nice :) If you like pho and live in Fishtown, try it out.
(3)ed r.
i am a yellow man that loves noodle soup- ramen, udon, hand drawn, and of course pho. i was up for the idea of a pho place on girard but i think the place definitely tries a little harder than it needs to.. why wouldn't you just go to a real vietnamese restaurant? the beef noodle soup didn't have much meat in it but tasted just fine.. i don't really see any need to go back, especially since there is a small handful of vietnamese spots on kensington ave that i imagine most locals dont know about- hint hint..
(3)Megan M.
I can't believe it's taken me so long to try pho. I'm soup obsessed. I will eat soup any day, any temperature, any time. I am prefacing this review with my favorable soup opinions so that you may understand why I chose to try pho on a hot summer night. I went with a small group (4 of us) and to start we shared the Viet style green papaya salad and another appetizer which I cannot remember the name of. It was a spicy ground pork mixture topped with cilantro and served with cabbage, almost like a lettuce wrap. Both were very flavorful. I also ordered the small mushroom pho, and ordered the small size because of the pro tip from my friends who'd been to stock before. They were absolutely right- a small is huge and more than enough. The mushroom broth was incredibly flavorful and the tofu was perfect. I'm not crazy about noodles, but these noodles were perfect! I ended up taking about half of the bowl home as leftovers. It was delicious, and a small size is more than enough for the average eater, especially if you are ordering appetizers. I can't wait to return in the fall to try the beef pho. During the summer, stock makes mushroom and chicken pho, and when the whether gets colder the menu changes. The restaurant has 18 seats so plan accordingly- this is good for groups of 4 and under. The ingredients are so fresh and the kitchen is within sight and impeccably clean. I'm glad my first pho experience was here. This restaurant is extremely hard to search for on yelp (sad face... I am not sure why) but if you are reading this review and like soup as much as I do, you will have a stellar experience here!
(5)Monica H.
I'm kissing Washington Ave goodbye! I want my pho in Fishtown. What distinguishes Stock the most is Stock's use of quality, local ingredients. While some Yelpers lament the higher prices, I'd rather pay the small premium for fresh food. The open kitchen area also no longer makes me question how clean the bean sprouts and other garnishes are. Recently, Stock stopped serving beef pho. The bf (red meat lover) was so disappointed, until he tried the chicken pho. The broth is so divine that I started eating out of his bowl after I finished my mushroom pho. I also love their mee kati (another noodle dish) and can't wait to try the Burmese cold noodles. Highly recommend -- you won't be disappointed. Next up, outdoor seating so I can bring the pup?!
(5)Bryan S.
On weekend afternoons they serve a Bahn Mi. By far the best quality of ingredients I have had in a Philly Bahn Mi. We will be back!
(5)W N.
I have been to Vietnamese restaurants all around the world, from San Francisco to London, Miami to New York and most of the Pho places on the other side of town in Philadelphia... As for Stock, this is by far the best experience I have had at any of them. The Pho is way better than The Slanted Door in San Fran which is supposed to be among the best in the world. The green mango salad is something I crave, which only gets satisfied by Stock's rendition of the dish. My mouth is seriously watering just thinking about it. When I'm in town I always make a point to stop by. The dishes are very reasonably priced, we've ordered the whole menu every time we've been, and made it out for super cheap. The love put into the dishes reflects the chef's interest in keeping the original Saigon flare, offering the volume restaurant style speed of service but superior, fine dining precision on the raw dishes of beef and fish. I actually started my yelp profile here to speak highly of the restaurant, because my experience has been amazing every time, and that's 4 times since the restaurant opened just several months ago. The service was great, love the simplicity of the decor and it's so refreshing to see a non-ethnic cook behind the dishes. The only complaint is that I had a short wait the last two times, but luckily, the neighborhood (Fishtown) has a few bars and other spots to check out, Johnny Brenda's and some Steven Starr locations around the corner. I'll be back for sure!!!' Just waiting for them to open up locations in Miami and New York... Please hurry!!
(5)lynda b.
Go authentic! Not friendly. Cold and unwelcoming.
(1)Chi T.
Hipster. Pho. I mean, it's in Fishtown, after all. BF wanted to try it. As soon as you walk through the doors, the smell of excessive star anise hits you up the nostrils. Pho - I knew this wasn't going to be the typical pho restaurant. There were only two pho options on the menu (beef and mushroom), so I decided to get the one I can't get elsewhere. LOL mushroom pho. It's vegan. (What the...). But the broth was tasty enough and I liked the texture of the rice noodles. But seriously, who puts TOFU in pho? Iced "Vietnamese coffee" - locally sourced, so they don't even use the typical coffee that's offered in most Vietnamese restaurants. And they add cardamom to it. That's not Vietnamese coffee. It reminded me a bit of chai tea. C'mon, which one do you wanna be, chai or coffee? Overall, I've had better and would rather travel to Washington Ave. for real pho. Lol the server didn't even say "pho" correctly. But, uh, at least the people working there were friendly. They tried.
(2)Matthew T.
It's pretty good. High quality ingredients, way too much star anise! You can smell it as soon as you walk in. The menu is small. Appetizers are a but pricy for what you get. The mushroom pho is interesting, it's vegan so that's different. Most people outside the USA don't have the luxury of bring vegan. I wouldn't travel here, unless you are vegan and want to try pho. It'll be a neighborhood place. Not worth if you have to travel there.
(3)Lauren D.
The quality of the meat is really good in the pho. I enjoyed the crudo I started with as well, but it was less exciting. Location is not the easiest to get to - I suppose it's pretty "hipster" and adds to that vibe, but we had an enjoyable meal. Love the BYOB vibe - very small and I can appreciate the we do a few things well sentiment - and they do. The pho itself was a little on the bland side unless you add the herbs they give you and some sriracha, but the quality of ingredients was great. They were out of bahn mi when we went, so we'd like to return to try that out next time, I'd go again, but not often - it's too far and I've been told there are other good pho places to check out.
(4)David M.
There was a lot of good press about Stock. Since I live around the corner and was not interested in cooking - I took the family for a little excursion. I like the layout of the place. Very stark but clean lines. Person who took our order was super friendly and it was pretty crowded for a week night. Took a short walk around the hood and checked out the very cool 5 and dime store close by (it's worth a visit). Food was ready by the time we walked back (less than 15 mins). So - that's all the good news. The less than good news is that the food wasn't that tasty. I have eaten pho at a number of spots around Philly and in NY and this was not as memorable. I wish it was as it is logistically favorable to me. The banh mi tofu sandwich was better than the pho. I will certainly give it another try and hopefully they will work out the kinks. The staff is super friendly, the place is clean and having something more exotic than a gastro pub is an exciting prospect for this area. I'll update my review when I visit again.
(3)Lana L.
We have been here more than 5 times already, so short version of my review: it's very good quality and taste! The pho is amazingly good, absolutely a perfect balance of rich and clean tasting broth and quality of the beef (even noodles taste good too)! Besides pho there are salads which are good as well as bahn mi. Every time we come here we are surprised by the new items on the menu. Today was a delicious pineapple desert dish. So we will back again and again.
(5)Jody G.
love everything about this place. and best tofu banh mi i've ever had. my favorite sandwich in the city!
(5)Mo S.
This has quickly become a weekly dinner spot for me. When friends were visiting last week, we went in and nearly ordered the entire menu - we wanted to try everything! The pho is just amazing whether you get the meat or vegetarian option. Make sure to try their iced coffee, it's a must.
(5)Amy G.
Sadly 3.5 stars is not an option, but that's exactly how I would rate the food here. Given the small menu, you get the impression that what they do, they do exceptionally well.. However I found my meal to be a little under-whelming. While the beef pho had good quality meat, I just wished there would be more of it (esp for the price). Noodles were perfectly cooked but the broth was way too sweet for my taste. Mango salad and raw apps were very well prepared... But if you're only going to offer one dessert I suggest it be something a little more memorable and not one I could easily replicate at home. Nevertheless, I'll probably be back to try the few dishes I missed.
(3)Stevie S.
tofu banh mi was "just alright"?? you're outta your mind. i don't think it's possible to make that sandwich any better. we go here once a week usually. everything is good as-is but better with hot sauce. not much seating for parties of more than two. don't go here, i don't care - more for meeee
(5)Linda G.
Love! We have been several times and always amazing!
(5)Mazhar T.
I've eaten here a few times already and will certainly return. The 2 highlights are the high quality fresh ingredients in each offering and the extraordinary service. One of the owners, Nicole, is particularly accommodating and graciously welcomes you into this modern space then follows up to make sure you're satisfied. The other owner, Tyler, is clearly skilled in the kitchen, but seems too engrossed in the process to actually enjoy the moment. The pho's broth is almost perfect, quite complex and elegant. The improvement I'm hopeful they'll make is to dramatically reduce the pho's sugar content. On occasion they have Bahn Mi. If it's available, you must have it! I loved the reinterpretation of the Vietnamese coffee (brewed with cardamom) as it's reminiscent of central Asian states. Enjoy
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