The Pho Bar

224 Berlin Tpke, Berlin, CT 06037, United States

The Pho Bar
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The Pho Bar is excited to have you! We are a Lao-owned Vietnamese and Thai fusion restaurant - come on in and join the party!

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Diner Review №1

The food very good, and the location clean. Nice place to enjoy some Asian food.

Diner Review №2

We left Connecticut. On our last day there, we ate here; we always love coming to this place to eat pho.
Best pho around!!!

Diner Review №3

Fantastic, I love how you can choose your noodle type instead of the traditional rice noodle. I went with yellow noodle which had more of an al dente feel to it

Diner Review №4

As a CT native, I have tried many pho places and this is one of the best. The pho broth is delicious!!! Maria is an amazing server/manager. We were greeted with a welcoming smile from one of the cooks. My first time I ordered takeout, but I’m very excited to go back and dine in! The place is very clean and super cute! I love that they have different options for broth so that all people can enjoy pho :)

Diner Review №5

Their Tom yum phoresh bowl is the best!

Diner Review №6

I went to Pho Bar for a quick snack while out riding. As soon as I entered, I was greeted with a smile and prompt service. The place is very clean and smelled amazing. I ordered the l coconut boba drink and chicken egg rolls. The drink was very refreshing. The egg rolls were so good.

Diner Review №7

Food is great and Bebe takes long to come out. It’s small but comfortable . Looks family owned and it’s family friendly.

Diner Review №8

I had the bowl.of vegrable soup in beef broth. I was surprized on my first bite, the broth has so much flavor ! It's not your typical broth. The bowl was crazy huge ! To me, i compare it to a medium mixing bowl. I could not finish it all. At about 3/4 of it. (Sadly I didn't take a picture)
The place is mostly used as a take out, but seating is nice as well. The place clean. Their food taste clean.(of that makes sense to anyone) Even the restrooms are clean. Music is not over powering.

Diner Review №9

Delicious broth!

Diner Review №10

Tried Pho Bar for the first time. Never had had pho or pad thai. The employee was very nice and recommended appetizers that were popular. I got the pad thai and chicken egg rolls, both were awesome though the 3* chicken is a bit too spicy for me.

Definitely going to try pho next time I go here.

Diner Review №11

Wonderful experience no complaints, can tell the food was made with good skill and love

Diner Review №12

Was craving pho so stopped by here. The broth and noodles were excellent! One of the better pho places I have been to! Also loved their fresh shrimp rolls. All the food was stellar. They close at 745p and I arrived 30 min early but they were already closing up. Would recommend this place for lunch and maybe a very early dinner (or just take out)

Diner Review №13

Nothing better than hot Drunken Noodles on a cold, rainy day! Great food. Great service. Excellent all round.

Diner Review №14

Best pho and basil fried rice I've had!

Diner Review №15

I have been here many times and every single time it has been amazing. the atmosphere is just great, and it has to be one of my favorite restaurants to go to. I usually get beef fried rice along with spring rolls on the side it is always perfect. For drinks I would highly recommend Thai iced tea.

Diner Review №16

Everything was fresh made in front of you. The young waitress was very sweet and attentive- double checking dietary restrictions.

Diner Review №17

The Pho was not authentic. I was craving for Pho so I googled the area and found this place. I ordered a bowl of pho with rare steak; while the fixings (basil, bean sprouts, and lime) are very fresh, the broth was lack of flavor, and the “rare steak” was cooked pork! I asked the girl at the counter, she insisted it was “rare steak”. Well, I attached a photo here you can decide for yourself. Don’t bother to pay extra for the rare steak because they don’t even know the difference.

Diner Review №18

We love The Pho Bar! Our favorite place to get pho. Always delicious and fast service. Very happy to support a local business.

Diner Review №19

Lots of veggies and fresh ginger!! ! Got the ginger stir fry bowl with tofu. Saw someone with soup looks great. For next time as I will be back. Nice to have good local Asian. Thank you!!

Diner Review №20

Best meatballs ever

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Yummy 🤤

Diner Review №23

Very nice and clean, the our server was very friendly and the food was delicious 😋 😀

Diner Review №24

Nice people, good food. I'm happy I can choose which broth I want.

Diner Review №25

Just delicious 😋

Diner Review №26

The best Pho I ever had! It was simply amazing! We can also argue it was my first Pho ever, but that doesn't matter now...
Maria, the girl working here is beyond kind, walking me through the whole thing (I clearly did not know how to order Pho), even bringing me more broth to water down my Pho when I messed it up by making it unbearably spicy.

I will definitely come back!

Diner Review №27

Can't get much better than this. Excellent Pho, the best I've had in years. Great friendly service. Everyone in our group enjoyed their selection.

Diner Review №28

Came here for the first time and it was absolutely delicious. The service was great. They seated us and served us right away after we ordered. The food was so good. We had chicken with jasmine rice noodles and the chicken eggrolls so happy I found this place. It’s close to where I live so I will be here very often.

Diner Review №29

We are very particular about our Beef Pho and we have to say we were pleasantly surprised. A great place for lunch/dinner. Very clean, friendly staff (Maria was very helpful). The Beef Pho we ordered was equivalent to the Pho we get from the place we frequent for traditional pho. We actually like The Pho Bar's Lao's take on pho with their crispy garlic on top a bit more. Definitely will return here.

Diner Review №30

first time here. I like the look and decorations of the place. It looks clean and modern. We were served very quickly and pleasantly. I didn’t look carefully at the menu since I knew what I wanted. My friend and I both ordered the fried egg rolls with chicken and they were delicious. I had the pho with rare beef. It came with all the usual fixings. Unfortunately, we both felt that the broth was a little off. I finally figured out that. I think they had put too much garlic. It was an odd taste. I can’t say the broth was very, strong either. It was unfortunate since the place looks so promising. I will try again because maybe it was just off day.

Diner Review №31

Got Chicken Pho and Shrimp Pad See Ew - both delicious and portions were good. Will definitely go back for more yummy food.

Diner Review №32

Authentic and very good quality ingredients and dishes. Highly recommended.

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One of the best pho I ever tasted 🤤

Diner Review №35

My second time was just as good as the first. I like when food and service are consistent. It’s so good! I love the spice levels. I went for 3 and it was good or should I say hot!!!! We ordered pad Thai, stir fry and basil chicken for entrees and for appetizers steamed dumplings and fried chicken wings with sweet chili sauce. Yum 😋

Diner Review №36

Some of the best fried rice I've had in a while.

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This place is really really good !! I love the chicken noodles soup !! Also the customer service is great 😊 in general the best option when you want something different 💜

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We had the Pho chicken broth with rice noodles and the steak 😋 👌 perfect the flavor is amazing you don't have to add anything else. The Rangoon were freshly fried and delicious. The shrimp pho wraps are a must. That sauce for them OMG.

Diner Review №41

Literally the best pho I’ve had in a very long time and the portions are huge. The spring rolls were definitely a favorite too. Perfect food to have on my mental day!

Diner Review №42

Actually my sister-in-law put me on to this place today all I have to say it’s amazing the pho was pho-inggg that’s for sure it was delicious definitely will be coming back the atmosphere was super cute and the service was great. This place is a hidden Gem we luv it here ❤️ The prices are great too yall need to try this place and it’s also Instagram worthy

Diner Review №43

My wife and I went here with our two infant kids and the food and service was excellent despite our kids behavior not being excellent.

Diner Review №44

Good Vietnamese food. The portion are big. Can share 2 person to 1 order. Good service. Good food.

Diner Review №45

this is the best pho place i have ever been! this is where i liveee.

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Diner Review №47

Don't bother going across the street for that absolutely disgusting Chinese food at the buffet!!Come here instead!!! Food is fresh and absolutely delicious!!!! And worth the $$.

Diner Review №48

Literally just walked in after driving by and watched the cook lick the ladle and then put it back. I confronted the lady at the register and she said the cook was making food for herself. This is completely unacceptable and should NOT be allowed in any form.

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Great pho, friendly service, we'll be back

Diner Review №51

Pho Bar got pulled up on by me n company recently during a cold @$$ day as a hot bowl of soup sounded to good to pass up....

The location is in a shopping center but they have a clearly visible sign w an ok amount of parking.
There isnt a ton of seating so maybe call if its a busy night..outside of that its nice n clean inside.

As far as the food goes this place is pretty legit...

Appetizer: curry puffs.

while they weren't what I was expecting the flavor was good. But they needed a bit more time in the fryer as the centers were cold/under a bit so this was mixed bag.

On to the main event here. The headliners were:
Rare Beef Pho
Garlic Stir Fry w/ Crunchy Chicken

The Pho itself was kinda on the salty side which was a letdown but the flavors were a knockout and the rare beef? Actually tender & rare thin slices of good quality beef!! Score!

It came w all the fixins and everything tasted fresh. 👍

The garlic stir fry again was a bit on the salty side but the flavors here were aces!! Thin sliced tender pieces of ginger that didn't overwhelm the palate. Then you finish it off w some of the crispitty crunchiest chicken ya ever bit into and you have yourself a little happy dance 🕺

They put out some legit eats here and it's worth a stop...if your sensitive to salt ask for it to be toned down. Outside of that enjoy the transport to a Vietnamese paradise.

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Food is fantastic and the service is great. The pho bar is our new favorite place.

Diner Review №54

obsessed

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Very delicious

Diner Review №57

Very good pho! Second time here in a short period.

Diner Review №58

Really liked the appetizers. The Pho broth was little over salty for my taste.
They good choice of broths for vegetarians.

Diner Review №59

I finally had a chance to get to The Pho Bar for lunch. Wish I had made it in sooner, this was some of the best Pho I have ever had, really appreciated the extra jalapenos and chili oil at the table. I went with the thin rice noodles, beef broth and brisket, it was superb, came with sprouts, basil and lime on the side, spiced it up with a bit of chili oil and jalapenos and I drained the bowl. Good value for the money as well.

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Delicious food, large portions & amazing service!

Diner Review №63

Pho soup is delicious plus the wings are the best.

Diner Review №64

Not only great food but great pho.

Diner Review №65

Words can’t describe how delicious this place is! Owners and family are super nice, very clean environment. I ordered pai tai noodles and some crab Rangoon and let me tell you, Iv never had Pai tai this tasty. I can’t wait to go back! Can’t wait to try the Pho 😊 By far the best Vietnamese restaurant in town. ~ Safety

Diner Review №66

Inside was really nice, cute layout. Food was delicious. Unfortunately it was kind of ruined by the double long table filled with high school kids with bottles of alcohol on the table cackling loud and obnoxiously. The two workers couldn’t seem to be professional and not touch each other.
Pretty disappointed because it’s a nice spot and the owner seems to work hard but unfortunately it ruined the nice vibe

Diner Review №67

Fried rice was amazing and the spring rolls were so good. Only been there once but I’ll def make it back there again

Diner Review №68

1st time here. Great meal and taste. Fast and pleasant service. Plenty of parking.
While there a few folks had ordered take-out. Give the Restaurant a try if in the area. Just off the Berlin Turnpike across from the Acura dealership.

Diner Review №69

This place is amazing!!! I got the pho bowl with brisket and added more veggies. It really helped me feel better after drinking a little too much the night before lol. Nice staff and it's pretty clean too. I'll be returning

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Attractive and clean restaurant with delicious HOT food worth going back 💯 and worth letting others know of a good spot for good food

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Diner Review №73

Usually we get pho and grill in Cromwell, for takeout, they cook the brisket but not the noodles and we cook everything at home. Their broth is amazing, sadly they are closed tuesdays.

The pho bar cooked everything, ( we also did takeout here), and the noodles were so stuck together you couldn’t enjoy it. Also, all the brisket was fat and they only gave about 4 pieces. No jalapeños included.
The broth is super salty with a strange meat flavor that I never taste in pho and grills broth. They use some kind of seasoning in with the meat. I like plain broth not salty, maybe to each their own. However, I Wouldn’t go back to this bar.

Diner Review №74

The Chicken Pho 🤤🤤🔥 the best 👌 specially with extra lime 😋.

Diner Review №75

Very impressive pho. Taste, quality, service, everything was satisfying. Highly recommend.

Diner Review №76

That's pho'kin good ayyyy

Diner Review №77

Omg those crispy chicken rolls are sooooo good! The Lychee tea was also good and the service

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My go to Pho stop at least once a week. Beef pho is delicious!

Diner Review №81

Amazing food I recommend

Diner Review №82

The server we had each time was a awesome, organized and really helpful on the menu items. Food is amazing and open concept so you see what and how they are cooking. Really good

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Diner Review №84

First time here and was pleasantly impressed.

Was Mission focused on picking up some pho and was prepared to go all the way to the Hartford area. Checked Google Maps found this place and decided to take a chance.

Walked in and went straight to the register and talked to the lady. Explained to her it was my first time here she pointed out the menu. (Perhaps She could have done a better job of explaining the menu layout and their favorites and specials, but she was fine and I can try other dishes next time)

Ordered the beef broth, rice noodles, vegetables. It was prepared right away and I took off. Warmed it up and had it for lunch and it was really good.

Location 5 stars
The location is super convenient it is right off Berlin Turnpike.

The restaurant
It is relatively new and well-maintained.

The menu
Ordered from the section called Phoresh (not sure what it means) The menu was not as straightforward as would’ve expected but the lady in the front was able to explain it to me. And I knew exactly what I wanted so it worked out fine for me.

The food
The dish I got was very good it was the Pho with beef broth, and rice noodles.

If you’re looking for Vietnamese cuisine in the area this is a good option for you.

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Diner Review №86

This has become my favorite Pho place to come to. I will take the extra drive. Friendly, clean and delish🫶🏼

Diner Review №87

The food was good.. but- Asked the waitress what kind of tea they had on their menu and she rolled her eyes at me. Then asked the waitress if the meal I was getting was spicy, said no, and couldn’t even eat it. One of the spiciest things on the menu it seemed..It gets better!! then.. the waitress didn’t ask or come over and ask how everything was, and her shift was over and just left!!!! Unreal experience. Good food but not sure we will be back due to this experience and lack of communication and lack of manners on their part.

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crab rangoon was bomb and whoever had aux deserves a raise

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Diner Review №91

This was my first experience ordering and eating Pho Soup. A bit of sticker shock when i got the bill, $26.84 for a single person but I realized when I got it home, there was more then enough for two people. I did take out but for this dish I would highly suggest you dine in. Food was good and the Boba Tea was very refreshing. In addition, I had the Spring Rolls. Seems like they are trying to hide their pricing. TV that I assume has menu was off and no signs at all telling you the menu. The actual menus were a bit confusing but the employee did help.

Diner Review №92

Great pho. Sometimes it's a little too salty, but the flavor is always 10/10

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Great food! I've had many pho places in CT and this has to be one of the best pho places I've been to! Restroom was clean and high quality bath tissue! Nice people!

Diner Review №95

Decided to randomly look for a pho place today and didn’t have anything nearby so we found the Pho Bar and I’m so glad we did! Absolutely amazing food and great service. I would recommend this place over and over. I can’t wait to go back!

Diner Review №96

I enjoy this place, the food is great as well as the service. Highly recommend.

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Diner Review №98

Absolutely delicious Pho! Probably my most favorite so far in the Northeast. There aren't many tables here and I had to wait about 30minutes for seating, but it was well worth the wait. Broth was very flavorful and the meats, vegetables and noodles tasted fresh and perfectly cooked. Ambiance is nice. Would love to come back.

Diner Review №99

Spotless restaurant, great service, and fantastic food! Had the drunken noodles with seafood

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the taro is really good and the menu is simple and delicious

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Diner Review №103

Out of all pho paces within Hartford County this place by far my favorite. Also the appetizers are great.

Diner Review №104

Amazing food

Diner Review №105

A bit expensive for the amount of food served! But delicious nonetheless. Drunken noodles, taro tea w/lychee and fried ice cream.

Diner Review №106

The Pho is so good and the price is decent! This is definitely my go to Pho place. It’s my son‘s favorite as well I love this place!

Diner Review №107

I fell in love with Pho went I lived in Philly and have been looking for a place to scratch that itch ever since. I'm so glad I found the Pho Bar, the food was extremely delicious! You can always tell a place is high quality when they have a small menu, everything tasted high quality. Server was extremely kind and answered all questions! Will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend the mango coconut rice for dessert it was soooooo good!

Diner Review №108

Currently have been waiting for my food for an hour and a half. No apologies, reassurance or anything from staff. Just “15-20” minutes and they’ve told me that 3-4 times already. If I hadn’t paid already I would have left. Customer services goes a long way. It seems like they missed the mark terribly in that field. No matter how busy you are you should at least have good customer services especially if this is how long your customers have to wait. Super disappointed I really don’t like spending money with unprofessional establishments.

Diner Review №109

The food is great, but i ordered a cherry blossom tea, not sure why it had muttled strawberries all through it. Wasnt made correctly at all. Waste of $6 for a drink

Diner Review №110

Amazing service and perfectly fresh ingredients. Will be returning often.

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Diner Review №112

Super friendly staff, and the food was very hot and fresh made.

Diner Review №113

Eaten here many times and the consistency of the food is excellent.

Diner Review №114

Good place for a quick Pho stop.

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Diner Review №116

Loved it. Food was great and brought to the table as soon as it was cooked so it was hot 👏❤️ everything had good flavor and was a generous portion! Our table ate: 3 different types of pho, drunken noodles, fried rice, fried wontons, crab rangoon.

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Diner Review №121

Very fast service and delicious Thai food. It was long needed for the Berlin Turnpike. The menu is simple and the prices are great. Perfect for a quick dinner. Staff is very friendly.

Diner Review №122

Finest Vietnamese food, Pho to die for, nice service... a place worth visiting

Diner Review №123

I was on the turnpike and stopped in to grab some quick lunch before heading home. The guy at the counter was pretty helpful and did a great job explaining the menu. I got the beef stir fry noodles. It was great, everything expect the green beans that could’ve been cooked a little longer (not a deal breaker). I definitely plan on stopping in again soon.

Diner Review №124

Excellent food

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Variety of options with delicious food..avoid Teas. To me they were less then average.

Diner Review №127

The best Fresh and Delicious appetizers ever!!
Make to order Hot and delicious 😋
Management is fantastic 👏 👌🏽 🙌🏽
You won't be disappointed. Get there today!!

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Food was great highly recommended, will go again

Diner Review №130

Best PHO in CT!!!!

Diner Review №131

Our server was very nice and fulfilled all of out needs and answered our questions very nice woman. Food was fantastic very clean beautiful place.

Diner Review №132

First time eating here was a great experience. Definitely will be coming back!

Diner Review №133

Omg where to begin
I was craving some pho and it was a new spot opened so I had to try it
I made my own pho with beef broth and three different meets. Brisket, raw beef, and meatballs with rice noodles.
I loved the meatballs the most with the beef broth. So flavorful especially with the toppings so good.

They have a variety of teas if your a tea drinker. I tried the butterfly tea with lychee gummies and it was amazing and a must try.

I like d everything I got there and would definitely go again

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Te atienden super amables y la comida es riquísima.

Diner Review №137

Waited 15 minutes and didn't even get water. They were to concerned with online orders.

Diner Review №138

Food is always fresh, hot, and excellent!

Diner Review №139

Everything was great.

Diner Review №140

The spring rolls were really good as well as the broth for the bowl. The employees are nice too. I ordered a bowl but did not receive sprouts, lime or basil or sauce.. so i just ate a bowl of noodles meat and onion pretty much lol. Also i ordered a bubble tea and maybe got like 6-10 boba inside of it

Diner Review №141

I've had a lot of Pho and this is ranked in my top 3 places. If I get a chance, I'll be coming back for sure.

Diner Review №142

Place is super clean and the staff are very friendly. I got the chicken pho with chicken broth. It was delicious and reasonably priced. My only complaint was that the chopsticks smelled really weird like some sort of chemical or something. I'd certainly return though! Pho was awesome.

Diner Review №143

New and clean! Not many seating areas, and it was fully packed when I visited on Sunday lunch (but didn’t have to wait). Liked open kitchen concept and individually packed vegetables and sauces for pho.

Diner Review №144

Soup was good bubble tea sweet to the belly. Soup was on point . Thanks guys

Diner Review №145

Tried this new Pho on the Berlin turnpike. Was simple to order and was very good. Giant bowl and ate it all!!

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Great customer service and atmosphere! Food was fresh and flavorful!

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This place has amazing pho! This is the 2nd place in CT that I know of that has choice for clear noodles 😀. The menu is not what I am used to from other pho places. Here you get to pick... broth type, meat type, and noodles type. The service was nice and friendly, I would definitely be coming back.

Diner Review №152

This place is fantastic!

I ordered pho with rare beef to go. I appreciated that the broth was not boiling hot when I picked it up. At other restaurants, they package boiling broth in plastic containers, and by the time you get home, the plastic starts to melt 🥴 This place does it right!

Prices are great, and they do not skimp! My pho came with a heaping serving of fresh, rare beef, and lots of basil, onions, and other condiments. The noodles were so, so fresh.

The pho was absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to come back and try other menu items. #SupportLocal

Diner Review №153

Food n service was great n I will definitely be going back 😊👍

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Great food, great staff, well worth a visit!

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Always great for take-out. The food is hot, fresh and CONSISTENTLY good (ie they never have an "off" night). I've never eaten a bad thing here!

Diner Review №160

I had a great experience at The Pho bar. The location is convenient and the inside of the restaurant is such a vibe. I got steamed dumplings with their homemade sauce and it was so so good!!! Then I got beef Pho with shrimp and yet again, it was amazing.. so good!! I also got their new drink, Cherry Blossom which was the perfect combination of sweet and refreshing!! Will be going back and recommend to everyone!

Diner Review №161

Nice and friendly very clean place and the food was delicious!

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Quick and friendly service. The build your own Pho menu makes it easy to change up the order depending on your mood. The Thai iced coffee and Thai iced tea are spot on (and sweet, just FYI if you’ve never tried them before).

Diner Review №164

I love a traditional bowl of pho, so I was a bit skeptical with the menu style. But this was great pho! Broth was very flavorful, well garnished, perfect portions and servers were very nice.

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Took a second for me to find it 😄 but such a cute spot. Little customizable bowls and adorable decor.

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Little place to get Pho 'ed UP!!! Discovered this place due to a Boba tea yelp elite event. So I came for the boba and left with a full belly. I just love how they have the place decorated and it looks so fresh and clean. The menu was so simple and easy to order off of I ended up doing the rare steak Pho Bowl. Along with Matcha boba tea! I also asked for extra extra cilantro and happily got some! The tea was tasty with just the right amount of boba as well. If I'm ever in this area I would definitely stop in again.

Diner Review №169

The food is excellent, they're still figuring out timing, but give this place a shot and you won't be disappointed.

Diner Review №170

Came here to grab a quick boba tea on my way home and chose the strawberry boba. The bobas were good, but I felt the strawberry flavor was very artificial. It wasn’t bad, but I would have preferred the real thing. The inside is gorgeous and exceptionally clean, and the smell of the food in there was intoxicating. I would definitely like to come back and have a meal here some time!

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Found this place by Berlin Tpke and took a chance.. My husband and I love Vietnamese food and this place did not disappoint us!
The menu was not that big but easy to understand.
Had a delicious plate of vietnamese fried rice (not greasy) and when I saw that sausage, that makes it authentic and me..
happy! My husband had a bowl of Pho with the vegetable toppings served individually wrapped.
Service was very good and the staff are friendly. Definitely coming back Pho more!

Diner Review №173

Great food! Great people!

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Cracked like Justin my guy

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Great food, great service! Highly recommended!

Diner Review №177

The Pho Bar simplifies Thai / Vietnamese cuisine offering Pho (noodle soup), fried rice and noodle dishes with your choice of seasoning and protein. It’s simple to order and the food is prepared fresh and served quickly.
The quality was outstanding. Phoresh (fresh) spring rolls were full of shrimp and contained a crunchy noodle inside that was unique to the hundreds of fresh rolls we’ve sampled over the years. My wife got the Tom Yum soup and I got the drunken noodles. Those are our benchmarks when we try a new place and both received 5 stars in our opinion. Just the right amount of seasoning and heat cooked perfectly. Worth seeking out and supporting a local business.

Diner Review №178

I got the Taro Bubble Tea and Drunken Noodle, highly recommend!

Diner Review №179

Fresh and local...what else could you ask for. I got the fried noodle bowl, with chicken egg rolls and fried bananas for dessert. Then washed it down with iced coffee which was delicious.

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The staff is very polite and the food is excellent!
If I could eat there everyday, I would!

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Great Pho!

Diner Review №184

Come for the vibe, stay for the food.

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Great food!!! Great prices!!! GREAT Service!

Diner Review №188

Contemporary aesthetic and “Chipotle-style” setup in a newly-built retail plaza. Simple menu offering: pho bowl, rice bowl, noodle bowl & tea/coffee.

Price points similar to fast-casual chains: $10-13 per item before add-ons.

I had a beef broth-based pho bowl with brisket. Noodles were perfectly steamed and the broth was pleasantly flavorful. The service was prompt and friendly. Worth the visit.

Diner Review №189

Its been 35 years since the one and only "Vietnam Restaurant" came to Greater Hartford. Now you can get Pho' from dozens of establishments in all corners of the region.
The most recent slice of Vietnamese fare is an establishment called "The Pho' Bar" in Berlin, just south of the Newington line.
I walked into a squeaky clean dining area and was greeted by a waitress and a simple one page menu. The staff was bustling behind an open counter, and it smelled new but authentic in there.
I sat down to a fresh shrimp/veg roll which was thicker than most, and took a huge bite of the contents. It was soft and crunchy all at once. The peanut sauce on the side was a bit spicy but very flavorful and chalked with crushed peanuts.
A large bowl of Beef Pho' came soon after with rare beef and brisket. The noodles were steamed to perfection, and the meat was tender and thin. The absolute best part about this dish was the broth. Dark and wholesome, with a buoyancy from the beads of light fat circling at the top. This broth made the whole meal.
After decades of visiting new Vietnamese hot spots, I now know I'll keep coming back to the Pho Bar every time I roll down the Berlin Tpk in Berlin.

Diner Review №190

Everything here is fresh and super tasty, also very trendy place with great staff. Great drinks and service, food comes out fast! Fairly priced food - not sure about the comment of 12$ being expensive here, have you seen other pho places? Anyways, a must try place!

Diner Review №191

Overpriced! $12 for a bowl of soup?! LOL.

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The Pho and Stir Fry are FANTASTIC

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Generous portions. Very flavorful.

Details
  • 12 photos
  • 198 reviews
  • 4.7 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 860-259-5479
  • Website: http://www.thephobarct.com/
  • Location: 224 Berlin Tpke, Berlin, CT 06037, United States
  • Map: 41.643632499999995, -72.7333931
Menu Highlights
  • Asian restaurant
  • Pho restaurant
  • Soup restaurant
  • Thai restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11 AM–7:45 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–7:45 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–7:45 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–7:45 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–7:45 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–7:45 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM–5:45 PM
From the business
  • Identifies as women-owned: Available
Service options
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Fast service: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Quick bite: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
Crowd
  • Family friendly: Available
  • Groups: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
  • High chairs: Available
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Available
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available