Best Trendy Table Hotspots Pho Restaurants in East Village
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Madame Vo
24-hour pho broth and standout short-rib pho in a buzzy East Village room.
Notable Picks
#1
Madame Vo
8.6
A modern East Village Vietnamese spot known for a deeply simmered pho broth and tender short rib, balanced by bright herbs and house-made condiments. The kitchen leans Saigon-style but keeps flavors clean and precise, and the room stays lively without feeling chaotic.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Madame Pho with Short Rib, Madame Vo Pho (classic beef), Goi Cuon summer rolls
What makes it special: 24-hour pho broth and standout short-rib pho in a buzzy East Village room.
#2
Hanoi House
8.6
A high-energy East Village Vietnamese room that leans modern without losing the comfort-food core. The win here is the depth in the broths and the way the menu balances bright herbs with richer grilled flavors—best when you keep the order tight and noodle-forward.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho (choose two cuts, go broth-first), Bun cha, Papaya salad (goi du du)
What makes it special: Modern Hanoi-leaning flavors with broth depth that holds up at volume.
#3
Bánh Anh Em
8.1
A newer East Village sibling to the uptown Bánh, with a more ambitious menu and house-made noodles that shine in their beef pho. The broth is aromatic and peppery, and the kitchen’s craft-forward approach makes it feel like a special-occasion pho stop rather than a routine bowl.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Pho with fresh-made noodles, Bún bò bơ (butter-sizzled beef noodles), Bánh chưng chiên (crispy sticky rice cakes)
What makes it special: Fresh extruded noodles and a refined, chef-driven pho program.