Viet Bistro
Viet Bistro
Pork banh mi
a plate of meat, rice, and vegetables
Plate full of noodles, very little chicken.
Egg Rolls (cha gio)
Pork banh mi
Viet Bistro
the entrance to a restaurant
Tofu Bahn Mi
Short rib :)
Viet Bistro menu
Tofu Bahn Mi
Beef ball pho, as it arrives takeout version
Updated menu (February 2022)
Short rib steak perfection
Updated menu (February 2022)
Shrimp pho - no noodle (veggie)
Bun Bo Xao Sa (rice vermicelli with lemongrass beef and mixed vegetable)
Beef ball pho, prepared to my liking (takeout)
Viet Bistro menu
Vegetarian Pho
Wings and fried wontons
Interior
Inside restaurant
Updated menu (February 2022)
Areej S.
Apr 28, 2024
Okay i've read some bad reviews about this place but i was pleasantly surprised! The best viet food comes from a hole in the wall place so if you're looking for ambiance and friendly service, don't come here lol. BUT if you want some cheap viet food, most def come here. I got the bbq chicken banh mi and the filling was delicious - sad they don't have a bbq beef version but the chicken was juicy and tasted great. Their bread could use a little work though - some more toasting or investing in something higher quality. Their bun bo hue was great and cheaper than most places i've been to philly. Their chili oil adds the extra spice i'm always looking for in a noodle soup!!
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Whitney W.
Aug 25, 2022
Soooo... I was looking for a new place to eat lunch today so I thought this would be a good option. I ordered BBQ Pork Banh Mi and Chicken Wings. I was so excited to try this new place so I walked to the store, after paying for my order online+tip, only to find out that they were closed. There was no sign on the door and the phone numbers on the menu that was in the window were not working. So much for trying something new! Needless to say I did not try anything new from Veit Bistro.So... I walked back around the corner a next day and, to my surprise, they were open for business. The person that I spoke to( possibly a manager) provided no explanation of why they weren't open when my order was placed, but was willing to make my order. I explained that I would not be able to have the order made that day. He took my information and we agreed on a day and time for my order. When I called in, there was a little bit of confusion surrounding my order and my previous communication had not been shared so after showing proof of my order and re-explaining the situation, my order was made. The person that was at the counter was pleasant and provided updates on my order without prompting.The FOOD....As I stated in my earlier review this was my first time trying Banh Mi. It was so GOOD and fresh. I also ordered Chicken Wings(Canh Ga). They were crunchy and flavorful without being too salty. I would recommend and order again. The menu notates that this is a BYOB but this is does not seem like typos of place one would come for a dinner and bring wine. It has a "hole in the wall" type of aesthetic.
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MaryLou B.
Jan 27, 2023
This food is legit! My friend is Vietnamese and they eat all these foods all day. I was so excited when she said that she knew it was good as soon as she all the proper aromas filled the room and welcomed her into space. Yay! I ordered all my favorites spicy shrimp, beef pho, short ribs, and the fresh veggies for the pho. The shrimp is addictive and flavorful. The noodles were perfect and not mushy. It was so cold and rainy evening, so a warm tea and hot bowl of soup was just what we needed!
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Tricia T.
Jan 7, 2023
Almost a year later, I can't believe it's been so long! Me and husband were out playing Pokemon Go today and it was chilly so a warm bowl of cozy Pho sounded like a great idea. We decided to stop in and order to-go this time: chicken pho for me, veggie pho for husband, and we also threw on some fried wontons and chicken wings just to try something new. It was ready in about 10-15 minutes just as quoted.Got it home and unpacked and everything looked and smelled so good! We focused on the wontons and wings primarily and had a little pho tonight, figuring we'd have plenty for leftovers tomorrow. It was a good plan! The wings are really crispy and I like the light sauce that comes with them (or maybe it came with the wontons, not sure). The wontons were crispy too -- these are a meat-filled wonton and there was a good amount of stuffing inside! The pho was everything we remembered it being and really hit the spot. The chicken for the pho was a little bland (basically just some sliced cooked chicken breast, not even sure if it was seasoned at all) and I think since we ordered such meaty apps, veggie pho would have been just fine.Overall another solid experience. I'm really not sure why this place gets such mixed reviews!
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Leena S.
Nov 2, 2021
We ordered a couple of Bahn Mi from Viet Bistro, which has taken over the location of what was a Chinese restaurant. The interior is basically the same. A few tables, along with a counter of ordering. It's more of a take-out place or if you would prefer a quick dine in type experience. I got the Tofu and my husband went with the grilled chicken. As far as Bahn Mi goes, we have certainly had better. Their bread was very average; definitely not fresh. However, the filings were good, especially the carrots. Service was quick and prices are very reasonable. We will return to try the Pho another day. For now, it's definitley nice to have a new establishment open up on South Street.
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Melissa P.
Oct 16, 2021
Had to come and viet this place to see if it was legit. There was an old Vietnamese man smoking a cigarette outside so we were pretty sure it was going to bistro good and we were right!I used to go to Huong Tram/Nam Son all the time when I lived here and I love The Breakfast Den but it's so great that there's a traditional Vietnamese place in Grad Hospital again! I recognized one of the waiters from Huong Tram I think and my friend recognized another from another closed Viet restaurant at 11th and Washington so it's so nice to see familiar faces again!Food:Egg rolls (cha gio)- usually call these spring rolls but either way they're delicious, fried and stuffed with pork.Spring rolls- usually call these summer rolls but, again, so delicious we forgot to take a pic. Shrimp and pork Pho Tai- we ordered Tai Nam but they brought the wrong one. Either way, good amount of meat, good broth (not as amazing as Washington Ave, but still good).Banh mi- ordered the BBQ pork and they brought out the wrong one, but brought out this one when we told them- toasty fresh bread, delicious meat, watch out for the jalapenos!Lemongrass beef bun (vermicelli)- great flavor beef and sauceGood size portions, great price, delicious food, quick service, and BYOB! Just double check when you order and get your food that you got the right thing. Hoping all the people who learned to love fusion Viet food from TBD migrate over here and support Viet Bistro too!
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Rancis R.
Feb 5, 2023
To start the service was a bit weird. When I walked in, the workers were eating and no one really asked what I wanted. When I went to the counter they told me someone would come out shortly. I decided to sit down, as soon as I did a man from the counter waved at me to walk back.. mind you I'm dining in and i had a stroller. I went up to notice his nose was runny and he had no mask on. Still I was craving pho and noticed he wasn't actually making my food so I let it pass. You also have a visual of the kitchen. AFTER I finish eating I look up to notice the cook TASTING the food he was making with the SAME spoon he was mixing the food with. I don't know if that was his own food he was making, none the less a VERY weird habit to have working in a kitchen.The food- I ordered shrimp pho no noodle just veggies and shrimp summer rolls. The summer roll is rate 6/10 The pho id rate 6/10
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Patience M.
Feb 16, 2024
forget the ambience; it's sketchy in the best way...we've ordered bahn mi twice now and they were consistent, fairly priced, and delicious...tonight we got pho for take-out and it was fantastic... the scalding hot broth comes separate from the noodles and any proteins to be poured over top once you're ready.the hot sauce is hot and the jalapeños are not your baby-stuff-for-babies.these folk will stay on our list.
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Sarah A.
Feb 19, 2022
A great option when you've a celiac/gluten-free diner with you! Updated menu attached for reference.
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Jess M.
Nov 6, 2022
I got take out. The food was really great. The tofu hoagie and tofu summer rolls were perfect. I will definitely be going here regularly.
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