Pho Ga Vang

Cozy place for chicken pho! I ordered half a chicken and a bowl of rice noodles. The chicken was incredibly tender and the broth for the chicken pho was hearty. I nearly drank all the broth and didn't even leave a bite of chicken. It was a great price for fantastic chicken pho.The portions for the half chicken was very generous. The accompanied tangy and salty sauce paired well with the chicken. There was also a sweet chili sauce that wasn't overbearingingly sweet like other sweet chili sauces. They also include gizzard and liver! Some places give the blood as well but not this place.I definitely recommend this place for a no frills and simple chicken pho. The workers were very kind. I definitely plan to come again to try the other items in their menu.

Man nothing like some hot pho on a freezing day in NYC. Been to this location a few times and have tried Beef Pho and Lemon Grass Chicken. Both times the pho was very good. Broth not salty and complimented with housin sauce and hot sauce added a nice kick. If I had to choose the lemon grass chicken would be my pick. Also tried spring or egg rolls that come eith daikon. I like to roll my spring roll in romaine lettiuce leaf with basil added. Hmmm so good when dipping in sauce. Both times have ordered take out. Plenty of seats available. Staff was friendly would definetely recommend and return.

Pho Ga Vang is a restaurant near Chinatown that focuses on chicken-based pho, as opposed to the more popular beef version. The restaurant is no-thrills, and features a pretty simple menu. They do actually sell the beef version of pho, though you should stick to the chicken pho. The chicken pho was very fragrant and comforting. The chicken itself was fairly tender and flavorful as well. It's a great thing to order on a cold, windy day. The rest of the menu was just OK. To some extent I think Pho Ga Vang is a bit of a one-trick pony. That doesn't mean you shouldn't stop by though.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our two chicken phos at Pho Ga Vang, for which they are particularly famous. Specifically we ordered the traditional chicken pho ($14.99), which comes with rice noodles, and the lemongrass grilled chicken pho ($15.99). Although the latter also comes with rice noodles, to change it up we opted for egg noodles for an extra $1. Both noodle soups were excellent. Each had a generous portion of tender chicken and flavorful broth. It's hard to say which was better, because they each had their merits. I loved the tenderness and classic flavor of the poached chicken in the traditional pho, although I also really appreciated the lemongrass flavor and contrasting texture of the lemongrass grilled chicken pho. The broth was a tad oily, but still wonderfully savory and scrumptious. There was a high chair available and the interior was pretty large and spacious. The restaurant was clean and service was decent. I would definitely be interested in returning to try other items like the acclaimed cho gia and their beef phos.

Earlier today I stopped by here, got a lemongrass chicken and steak pho.Lemongrass chicken pho- Meh, broth was too oily. No lemongrass flavor whatsoever. Chicken was only ok. Overall the dish left alot to be desired.The steak pho is much better. The beef was tender and the broth wasn't bad. I would have liked more star anise and other flavors in the broth because it was a little on the bland side.Service: friendlyOverall: Likely won't go back, neither dish was really that great, with the abundance of good chinese restaurants in the area to compete with i'll pick them over a only ok pho place.

It's nice to have a Vietnamese option close to the residential area where we don't have venture into the busy streets of Mott and all. Saw that this restaurant was spacious and had a few seats so decided to grab lunch here. The guy who is tall and slim was helpful and kind. Food isn't bad. Their specialty is the soup and that's all I would recommend getting. Egg rolls - here I am thinking of the traditional spring rolls you get at Viet spots but this ain't that. It's an egg roll with some sort of resemblance to the meat in spring rolls. Tried it and will pass on it next time. Pork rice platter - no, just no. Obviously not listed as pork chop, just pork. It looks delicious but this was insanely sweet and salty. Makes it tough to eat, quite challenging on the palette. Pass. Chicken rice platter - not bad. They use a different type of rice. Their rice dishes came with a broth that was different from the pho. Guessing it's the clear broth they have offered with their plain noodles. Steak and brisket pho - their phos are large with plenty of noodles. Although if you're a bean sprout fan, prepare to be disappointed. It's a small dish but I guess you can ask for more. This was good and I loved the broth. Really the saving grace for my experience here. Broth was clear, flavorful, lightly salted, and just delicious. Traditional chopped chicken pho and shredded chicken pho - depends on the type of chicken lover you are - you get two choices, bone or no bone. Either way, broth is solid and comes with lots of noodles. I'd be remiss to say that at least service was friendly and the soup was their winning dish. Although while selecting our seats with our little kids, be mindful that in the winter, it gets cold because the door doesn't shut well and you are on the second level. We opted to seat our larger group of five by the center and I heard the staff whispers behind me about problems sitting there. Being me, I asked if we needed to move. I would prefer staff be more upfront about things from the get go. Aside from that little tiff, food was fine. Skip the rice dishes and appetizers and stick to the noodle soup.

Overview: I highly recommend Pho Ga Vang! An affordable, authentic and awesomely delicious udining experience! Food: 5/5The food was solid. The Pho Tony Special was extremely flavorful and delicious. The healthy portion is big enough for two. The grilled pork & egg roll vermechille noodles was tasty as well. Plenty of succulent meat with fresh crispy lettuce and sprouts are a perfect mix with the cold noodles. Add the fish sauce on top and you're in business. Everything is fresh and filling. Service: 4/5Service is prompt and effective. Ambiance: 3.5/5Very chill and laid back. I love the chicken artwork. It's bright and clean.

A cute restaurant located near East Broadway of Chinatown. They offer a variety of pho if you want beef based instead of the chicken base they are known for as well as a variety of noodles. My family and I each ordered a bowl of the plain rice noodles ($10 each) and a full chicken ($34). The noodles were one size but it was relatively big and a perfect sized meal if you eat with meat. The noodles came in a hot soup filled almost to the brim and the noodles were still sort of crispy rather than soggy when it came out which I like. The chicken was cooked to perfection - very tender and included the internal organs except blood (which is my favorite). They provided two different sauces - a huge bowl of a sweet garlic sauce and the classic salted pepper sauce which is my family's favorite. The place is modernly decorated and has one unisex restroom behind the bar but before the kitchen. It is cheaper if you pay in cash as well. My family and I used to drive all the way to Philadelphia just for Pho Ga, but not anymore. This place is better, closer, and more reasonably priced! Can't wait to come back for more.

My current go-to spot for pho in NYC. I've tried the lemongrass chicken pho and the pho tony special, both were very good and I drank all the broth lol. They give you a salt pepper lemon (muoi tieu chanh) dipping sauce which you will find as a staple dipping dish in Vietnam. The nuoc mam (fish sauce) was also very good and paired nicely with the lemongrass chicken vermicelli.

The restaurant is pretty large. It can accomodate large groups, probably up to 8 people. There were a lot of kids here.We got the traditional Chicken Pho and the Lemon Grass Grill Chicken Pho. The pho was so on point. The Chicken Pho was light and the chicken was moist. They do offer a side of noodles for $2. (Great for little kids!) The Lemon Grass Grill Chicken had a very interesting smokey flavor and aroma. I really liked the flavor, but it was a little salty for me. I wouldn't be able to finish it on my own. I would definitely come bacK!