Tenten

@tenten_nyc is a vietnamese restaurant that specializes in northern style pho! there are four options you can choose from. they also sell coffee and other drinks! this is the perfect place to go to on a cold winter day.ft:-#2: rice noodle with beef shin and brisket: the main thing i noticed was that the noodles were wider. the broth was very delicious in terms of flavoring and was perfectly salted. the beef was insanely tender. overall, a pretty good bowl of pho. i got fried dough sticks on the side and i really recommend it. fried dough sticks were a large part of my childhood!-#3: rice noodle with sauteed beef and garlic: the broth in this bowl was noticeably different from the other bowl, and it was quite delicious. it was definitely not the "normal" pho broth flavor that i was imagining, but nevertheless, really delicious. the sautéed beef was seasoned nicely, and definitely added more flavor to the broth. -lemongrass peach tea with fresh peach and orange slices: wow!!! i really loved this drink! the peach was the most prevalent flavor, but mixed well with everything else. it isn't too too peachy which i like. super refreshing!tènten119 Baxter St Unit B, New York, NY 10013thank you for having me follow @rebeccatakesnyc for more nyc content!

We got the #1, the #4, the fried dough, and the poached egg.The #4 has a beefier broth that closer resembles bun bo hue, but it wasn't spicy. The #1 is lighter, but still flavorful. The noodles are more like fresh noodles than the packaged noodles that most pho shop serves.The portion is a bit on the small side and I wish it was served hotter.The fried dough was over fried and was not chewy. I wish they fried it a little less since it was overly crispy.The poached egg was expected and tasted like how you would expect. It's a poached egg in the same broth as #1. I rounded up since it's unique and I can't find alternatives to it in the city.

I noticed this new Vietnamese shop popped up on Baxter recently, so of course I had to try them out. They seem to specialize in Hanoi-style pho, which features a clearer and simpler broth that is heavy on the beef flavor and thicker, flat rice noodles that resemble linguine. There aren't a lot of places that offer Hanoi-style pho, other than Đi Ăn Đi in Greenpoint and Hà Nội House in East Village, so I would definitely recommend a visit to Tenten if you're curious. There was a bit of an English barrier, but luckily the menu is quite limited and if you have any other questions you can always use Google Translate. We ordered the most popular items, the #1: phở tái gầu and the #3: phở bò áp chảo ($17 each). I liked the phở tái gầu better as it came with flank steak and fatty brisket, the latter of which was so rich and delicious. The phở bò áp chảo was pretty similar but used beef shank instead. I didn't get much garlic flavor in the meat or the broth in the phở bò áp chảo either. Highly recommend some of their house chili garlic sauce-- it packs a punch.I also ordered the Salt Mate ($6.95), which was a Hue-style iced coffee with a sea salt crema. The coffee leans more milky than anything, so I wouldn't necessarily recommend it if you're looking for a caffeine fix.

I came here because I read that it was one of the few spots in NYC offering northen pho, and it was my first time trying it! Northern pho is plainer than southern pho: there are almost no greens, and the noodles are wider, and the meat is different (a tougher cut and fewer different cuts of beef). I was glad I tried it, but I personally prefer southern pho. They also had a good peach iced tea drink with huge slices of peaches. It's a casual spot - pay and then they bring your food to you on a tray.

We came here on a Friday night and it wasn't too busy. Even though there are only 4 tables, we were able to get a seat at the table by the entrance. It was very cold that day and cold where we were sitting. The restaurant is casual, you order at the counter and then can seat yourself. There are only 4 phos on the menu, and we both got the #1 with flank beef and brisket. I've never had nothern pho before, and I enjoyed the thick noodles. The noodles were on the softer side, there was a generous portion of meat, and the soup was flavorful. I thought it was expensive compared to typical pho places. I'd come back if I'm in the area and needed a quick and warm meal.

Tènten is a vietnamese restaurant serving Northern style pho in Chinatown. Unlike Southern/Saigon style pho, Northern style one has a clearer broth and wider rice noodles. They have a $20 lunch combo on weekdays 12-4pm, which you can get any pho + specialty drink. You can hardly go wrong here as they have a small menu with only four items. It has limited seatings and gets packed fast, so come early!! ＊Tái Cầu #1 $17＊Áp Chảo #3 $17 We ordered the two most recommended pho from their menu. Tái Cầu was served with flank beef & brisket, while Áp Chảo came with sauteed beef and garlic. The beef bone broth was so aromatic on its own (no hoisin sauce needed‍). The rich broth was definitely something you can hardly remake at home. Squeeze some lime juice, add garlic vinegar and a little chilli sauce (very spicy) for more depth of flavors. I personally preferred Áp Chảo as the shredded marinated beef was more flavorful. My bf liked Tái Cầu more as the beef was more tender＊Quay $3We got some crispy fried dough on the side to dip into the broth. It looked and tasted like chinese fried dough stick (油炸鬼/油條). I would have liked it better if it was served warm. ＊Coco-Nuts For You $6.95The iced coffee with condensed milk and coconut cream was very coconut-y and creamy. The texture was almost like slushie. The coffee flavor was on the milder side compared to regular viet coffee. ＊Daily Refresher $6.5Daily refresher was perfect for non-coffee drinkers. It was a lemongrass peach tea with fresh peach and orange slices. Very refreshing.

Really great pho. First time having Northern Pho. Different type of noodle. Clean clean broth. I didn't feel greasy or overloaded with salt afterwards. Not sure if they use MSG, but I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't use any. Limited tables - maybe 5-6? During dinner hours, it might be tough to get a table. We had to share a table with someone because it was so crammed. The pho takes awhile to come out - which might be a good sign that it is legit. Overall I really enjoy the soup and noodles. They have a vinegary pepper condiment on the side. There are no bean sprouts, basil, sriracha or hoisin sauce like traditional pho place. But that was what made this such a great experience too.

Pricy but delicious! We got #1 and the #4. The pho is full bodied and does not need any additional seasoning. Seatingwise, it's bare bones, but don't let the appearance fool you. This place is a gem for pho. The northern style pho with its wide noodles is amazing for cold weather. Tip: add the fried dough to absorb the soup!

Delicious hanoi pho! I never had it before, but the one made in this shop was worth it. Loved the Pho Tai Gau + Pho Bo Ap Chao - both equally delicious. The fried dough stick was ok. The daily refresher drink was super refreshing - I would reorder this. Staff was very friendly and nice. I will come back here to try their other foods!

Really tasty northern style pho which isn't super common here in NYC. The thicker noodles are pretty unique. The fried dough sticks ($3) were fresh and crispy and paired really well with the noodles. Only gripe is that the pho is on the pricier side at $17 a bowl.