Best Family Friendly Pho Restaurants in New York
17 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Pho Metro
High-volume neighborhood pho shop with deep, reliable broths.
Notable Picks
#1
Pho Metro
8.7
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Pho Metro is a focused Vietnamese noodle shop where deeply seasoned broths, balanced toppings, and a tight menu make it one of Flushing’s most reliable pho stops. Locals use it as an all-weather standby for steaming bowls, grilled meats, and quick but friendly service in a clean, casual room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho Dac Biet (house special combo pho), Pho Chin (cooked beef noodle soup), Com Suon Nuong (grilled pork chop over rice)
What Makes it Special: High-volume neighborhood pho shop with deep, reliable broths.
8.5
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
Suross Thai Bistro is a compact Washington Heights Thai spot that also turns out comforting bowls of beef and chicken pho alongside curries, fried rice, and noodles. Locals lean on it for dependable takeout and delivery, but the small dining room works for a casual sit-down pho night when you want something hot and brothy without leaving the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Pho, Chicken Pho, Royal Duck Noodle
What Makes it Special: A Thai bistro best known locally for its deeply flavored beef and chicken pho alongside a broad noodle-and-curry menu.
#3
Cyclo
8.3
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
A long-running LIC Vietnamese standby where pho is the anchor and the kitchen leans into comfort-first bowls that are built for repeat visits. Best when you keep the order classic—one beef pho, one crisp side, and eat it there while the noodles are at peak texture.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Pho, Chicken Pho, Banh Mi
What Makes it Special: Classic Vietnamese comfort cooking with pho as the dependable house staple.
#4
Hanco's
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hanco's on Smith Street is the long-running Vietnamese counter that anchors banh mi and pho cravings for Cobble Hill and Downtown Brooklyn. Since the mid-2000s it’s been the default move for quick lunches, takeout dinners and bubble tea at prices that still feel friendly.
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.
#5
Pho Tan
8.3
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Pho Tan is a long-running Vietnamese spot on Northern Boulevard whose menu also includes a solid roster of Thai-style curries, stir-fries, and noodle dishes. It’s a practical choice when a group wants comforting Southeast Asian food at value pricing, including Thai standards alongside big bowls of pho.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Thai Green Curry with Chicken, Thai Basil Fried Rice
What Makes it Special: A Vietnamese-led menu with dependable Thai staples at everyday prices.
8.3
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A long-running, family-owned neighborhood staple with comforting, no-frills pho and a reliable broth that locals treat as a weeknight default. Portions are generous for the price, and delivery holds up well when you want a bowl at home.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho Tai Nam (rare steak & flank), Pho Ga (chicken pho), Suon Nuong (grilled pork chop over rice)
What Makes it Special: Since 2011, this family shop has stayed a steady local pho anchor.
#7
Hello Saigon
8.2
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hello Saigon is a spacious Greenwich Village Vietnamese restaurant known for southern-style pho, bun bo Hue, and a long menu of familiar classics served with beer, wine, and sake. Thousands of recent reviews highlight its clean, comforting broths and relaxed, linger-friendly dining room just off the NYU bar corridor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho Hello Saigon, Bun Bo Hue, Crispy Pork Spring Rolls
What Makes it Special: Casual, sit-down Vietnamese with roomy seating and southern-leaning pho near NYU.
#8
Thái Son
8.2
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A Baxter Street Vietnamese standby with a broad pho lineup and a steady, practical dining rhythm. It’s best when you keep the order focused—one pho style, one starter—and let the broth carry the meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho tai (rare beef pho), Pho dac biet, Summer rolls
What Makes it Special: A deep pho menu with lots of broth-and-topping combinations.
#9
Pho Hoai
8.1
A long-running Bay Ridge/Fort Hamilton pho anchor built around big bowls, fast turnaround, and the kind of broth regulars rely on when they want something warm and familiar. Best when you keep it classic—pho, a starter, and one sandwich—rather than chasing the whole menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef pho (tai/brisket combo), Fresh spring rolls, Classic pork bánh mì
What Makes it Special: Reliable neighborhood pho with a deep, comforting broth focus.
#10
Gia Lam II
8
Gia Lam II is a busy 8th Avenue Vietnamese restaurant where big bowls of pho anchor a menu of rice plates, noodles, and appetizers. Regulars come for the rich broths, generous herbs, and family-style tables that work well for shared meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef pho with brisket and tendon, Curry beef noodle soup, Grilled pork chop over rice
What Makes it Special: Full-service Vietnamese dining room with deeply flavored pho and roomy tables for groups.
A clean, modern Bay Ridge dining room that leans into lighter, herb-forward Vietnamese comfort staples with a calmer pace than most neighborhood counters. The move is pho or vermicelli bowls paired with a crisp bánh mì—simple, fresh, and satisfying when you order tight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef pho (clear, aromatic broth), Grilled chicken bánh mì, Shrimp summer rolls
What Makes it Special: A newer, polished room for classic pho-and-bánh mì cravings.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A long-running 9th Street staple, Ha Noi Vietnamese Kitchen is the neighborhood’s full-service option for pho, rice plates, and shareable appetizers in a simple but comfortable dining room. Locals use it for sit-down Vietnamese meals when they want table service rather than a sandwich counter, balancing familiar standards with a few house specials.
Must-Try Dishes:
BBQ beef pho, Papaya salad, Banh hoi cha gio (vermicelli with spring rolls)
What Makes it Special: Sit-down Vietnamese with broad menu and proper dining room right off 9th Street.
#13
New Pho Tay Ho
7.9
A classic Vietnamese menu anchored by pho combinations, with the best results coming from sticking to their ‘train’/combo bowls and keeping the order tight. It’s a practical neighborhood option when you want a traditional beef-noodle-soup lane with lots of cut choices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Xe Lua (Combination Extra Big Bowl), Pho Suon Bo Nuong (BBQ Beef Rib Noodle Soup), Bun Bo Hue
What Makes it Special: Wide pho lineup including a ‘train’ extra-big-bowl combo.
A long-running Forest Hills Southeast Asian kitchen where pho is a real, dependable menu lane—not a token add-on. The move is a beef-forward Pho Bo (or the spicy version) and you’re set; everything else is optional support, not the main event.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho Bo (Vietnamese beef noodle soup), Spicy Pho Bo, Roti Canai with curry dipping sauce
What Makes it Special: A full Southeast Asian menu where Pho Bo is a legitimate, repeatable order.
#15
Pho Top
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Pho Top is a neighborhood Vietnamese restaurant north of downtown Flushing known for its straightforward beef pho, crispy spring rolls, and vermicelli plates. It skews everyday-casual and delivery-friendly, with broths and toppings built for comforting weeknight meals more than destination theatrics.
Must-Try Dishes:
Combination Pho, Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Grilled Pork Vermicelli
What Makes it Special: Affordable neighborhood pho and vermicelli in a no-frills room.
7.8
A cozy Upper West Side Vietnamese neighborhood spot where pho works best as comfort dining rather than a destination chase. Stick to one pho bowl plus one “snacky” side (kimchi fries or spring rolls), and it lands as an easy, satisfying meal without over-ordering.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho: Super bowl, Pho Duck, Kimchi fries
What Makes it Special: A warm neighborhood Vietnamese room with dependable pho options.
#17
Huong Xuan
7.7
A newly revived Vietnamese kitchen at a longtime neighborhood address, leaning into pho and rice-plate comfort with a familiar, straightforward dining room. It’s best approached like a return-to-basics spot: one soup centerpiece, one appetizer, and you’re set.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Cubes, Vegetable Fried Spring Rolls, Ca Kho To
What Makes it Special: A fresh reopening that brings pho-and-rice comfort back to 74th Street.