Best Pho Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn (11201)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Em Vietnamese Bistro
Modern DUMBO Vietnamese bistro where seafood plates, pho and cocktails share the spotlight.
Notable Picks
8.8
Em Vietnamese Bistro brings a modern Vietnamese dining room to DUMBO, with coconut mussels, beef pho and Ly's chicken wings backed by cocktails and a polished room. Locals treat it as a go-to for dates, small celebrations and pre- or post-waterfront dinners when they want Vietnamese that feels a bit more special than a neighborhood pho shop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ly's chicken wings, Beef pho (pho bo), Oc xao dua coconut mussels
What makes it special: Modern DUMBO Vietnamese bistro where seafood plates, pho and cocktails share the spotlight.
#2
Khaosan
8.4
Khaosan is a florally decorated Thai restaurant on Montague Street that treats pho as part of a broader noodle and soup program. Diners come for richly seasoned Thai dishes, a surprisingly deep pho section, and a dining room and patio that feel more polished than most neighborhood noodle spots.
Must-Try Dishes:
Curry Dumplings, Khao Soi Chicken, Garlic Udon Hanger Beef
What makes it special: Modern Thai with strong vegetarian options and more regionally expressive dishes.
Worthy Picks
#3
Hanco's
7.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hanco's on Smith Street is a long-running Vietnamese counter where banh mi and steaming bowls of pho anchor a fast-casual menu. People in Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill rely on it for quick, budget-friendly bowls that are easy to grab between errands or on low-key nights in.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic grilled pork banh mi, Beef pho, Shrimp summer rolls
What makes it special: Neighborhood Vietnamese staple serving banh mi, pho and bubble tea since the mid-2000s.
#4
Banhmigos
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Banhmigos Court St is a compact Vietnamese shop in Brooklyn Heights best known for stacked banh mi and a short list of comforting pho bowls. Office workers and nearby residents lean on it for quick lunches and takeout when they want something warmer and more flavorful than a standard sandwich.
Must-Try Dishes:
Traditional banh mi, Short rib pho, Grilled pork vermicelli salad
What makes it special: Vietnamese fast-casual counter specializing in banh mi, pho and customizable rice boxes.