Ba Le Restaurant

I saw this place get recommended by a group on Facebook several times so we decided to give it a try this past weekend! First we'll talk about service. So everyone is as friendly as they can get, nothing more nothing less. It gets the job done and I don't have any big complaints. The ambiance is "hole in the wall" which kinda got me excited. It's kept clean for the most part, they keep Clorox wipes at each table which I liked. I've never seen that before. Restrooms are decent enough but could use a tad bit of cleaning. Nothing major. Now for the food. We started with spring rolls. I'll be honest we really weren't a fan of them. They had no flavor whatsoever. Hard pass. It didn't matter because the star of the show was their delicious pho. I'm still thinking about that pho bowl! The broth was amazing! Delicious! Apparently every bowl comes with a rib which was oh so delicious and tender. They only have Beef pho on the menu here. I got the brisket. Plenty of meat and noodles. Their chili sauce is fire! Very spicy and tasty. My daughter and husband ordered the pork vermicelli bowl and they said it was some of the best. The portions for both items are very decent! The pho comes in large and extra large portions. The large bowl did the job. My appetite is pretty big but I don't even think I need an extra large bowl. Who knows maybe I'll try it out one day. We'll definitely be back to try their other soups!

I got the regular sized pho bowl and it had a flavorful broth. I liked that they had their own twist by adding a tender beef short rib bone. There is an extra large size available, but I think the regular was a good portion size as someone with a larger appetite. My dad had the mi thap cam kho, which also had great flavors as well. The restaurant can get busy so when you arrive there is a kiosk available to add your name to the waitlist and they will contact you when your table is ready. The food came out fairly quickly despite how busy they were. You will make your payment close to the kiosk where you add your name. The establishment itself is divided into a restaurant and take out portion that also offers pastries and other food. The parking lot is also fairly small so carpool if possible. The tables are fairly close to one another as it felt like I was pretty close to other guests. There is also a big television and speakers playing music, which was nice and not too loud.

Ba Le Restaurant looked the most promising when our group was in dire need for comfort Pho. The restaurant offered a wide selection of traditional Vietnamese soup dishes, but we came for the Pho and it was definitely worth the wait, and the price tag. The Regular Bowl priced at $16.75 was indeed a Large. The broth was aromatic and every bowl came with the most tender fall off the bone beef short rib. We also ordered Banh Mi / Hu Tieu Bo Kho and thought the curry under taste was unfamiliar to what Bo Kho is supposed to taste like. We grabbed a few Pate Chaud on the way out, the pastry wasn't good and was extremely skimpy on the filling. The overall experience was solid, the restaurant was busy when we walked in and it stayed consistently busy when we left. If you are in the Arlington area, stop by Ba Le Restaurant and get yourself a steaming bowl of Pho, you will not be disappoint.

I was told this place is quite the institution. To be honest, I just wanted a banh mi. And that was very good. At my table was also a pho, and a rice dish. And those were good too.There's also a large number of Vietnamese sweets too. I'd definitely give this place two chopsticks up.

Since moving to Fort Worth, I've really struggled with finding a go to spot for Vietnamese cuisines. I tried this place recently after hearing about it from TikTok... and I was not disappointed! The BBH was surprisingly my favorite. The portions are great and there's even a little spot to purchase cha lua/pate so/other stuff at the front (which I'll definitely be returning for). The banh mi's were also not insanely expensive and it was pretty good! The pho was delicious but I'd personally come back for the BBH. Quick service. Didn't wait long at all.

We walked in during lunch time on Friday. They weee pretty busy but we got seated promptly. The restaurant was clean. I saw staffs quickly cleaned up tables after customers left. They serve pretty good and authentic banh mi and Pho imo. I really wanted to try their porridge bowl but it was sold out that day. The Pho bowl looked amazing when the server brought out to our table. We got the XL size I believed . Pho broth was very flavorful, meat was tender and veggies were fresh. I liked the banh mi crust a lot. Wished it had more filling tho. Service was fast and efficient. I also bought a few pounds of pork floss and couple desserts to go. I"ll definitely come back when visiting Dallas.

I visited friends in McKinney and we drove an hour to Arlington just for this pho because it's one of the few places that offers beef rib bones. I had no expectations, yet they totally made my day!The restaurant wasn't the typical hole in the wall. It was spacious with a takeout counter for prepackaged desserts and food items. Decor was nothing to talk about but it's typical of most local Vietnamese restaurants. Nothing flashy. It's the food that really counts.We ordered the spring rolls and two types of summer rolls aka goi cuon as appetizers. I had the Vietnamese iced coffee and my friend ordered the milk tea with boba. We all chose the Pho Dac Biet all around.The service was a little lacking but the pho more than made up for it! Seems that disgruntled staff equates to darn good pho. The broth was rich and full bodied because of the savory beef base. You get more meat to noodle ratio which isn't standard, so I appreciated it. One of my pet peeves is when Vietnamese iced coffee isn't simply made of chicory beans and condensed milk but has added sweet creamer to it. I'm not a big fan because I like the traditional method. The appetizers were just okay and the peanut sauce was lacking. I will definitely come back for more but next time I'd like to try their other dishes as well. I highly recommended this place for the pho because of the added rib bone!There's a small parking lot but it's nice to have access to parking.

Such delicious pho! I had the XL bowl of pho tai. Unexpectedly it came with a huge beef bone! Meat was sooo tender it fell off the bone. Definitely worth it for the price. Staff were super nice and quick. There's even a counter with Vietnamese treats and pastries right when you walk in. Area is kinda sketchy with a hole in the wall vibe but plenty of parking. I'd recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

Ba Le is hands down the best place in Arlington to get pho! I always order their pho dac biet (combination) which comes with everything including a giant beef rib! The bowl itself is huge and the beef is so tender/fall off the bone. Their broth is also very flavorful. When I'm not craving pho, their bo kho with noodles is another favorite of mine! I love adding their chili oil to it. We also ordered a banh mi (pretty good but not as good as quoc bao or saigon deli imo). Their Vietnamese coffee comes pre-made in a sealed cup so be warned if you're expecting fresh drip coffee. The restaurant itself is very spacious and has plenty of seating! You may have to flag down a waiter if you need refills or something during your meal. Once you're done eating, you go up to the front cash register to pay. Overall, I love Ba Le so much and can't recommend them enough!

This place has always been a go-to spot for my family since I was a kid. The past few years they've done a lot to improve their restaurant and the food is as great as always! They seem to be known for the Pho now since every bowl comes with the beef bone. But, their Banh Mi has always been the best in the area. The place is very busy on Sundays and the parking lot is small so try to car pool if you can. You may have to get your servers attention if you need anything especially during peak times.