Phở Hoài 牛肉河粉

Nice cozy & nostalgic lil spot in Homecrest (South Brooklyn) for a warm bowl of pho or just vietnamese cuisine! One bowl of pho is very filling and the broth is flavorful. Would certainly recommend asking for hot tea or their condensed coffee as they provide extra hot water for brewing. This place is conveniently located near the Avenue U station along the Q train (Brighton Line) or the B3 bus, and I would definitely recommend this as a chill spot for friends, family, or a date!

Nothing beats the pho and hospitality at this family owned restaurant. There menu is so large, there’s something for everyone. Of course I went with the OG Pho in a golden bowl with gold dust. Did it make it taste better? Probably not but it sure the hell was more fun eating and making content lol.

Phở Hoài 牛肉河粉 Star Rating: ★★★★☆ Phở Hoài doesn’t announce itself with theatrics or trend-chasing flair—and that restraint is precisely its charm. Located on Avenue U in Brooklyn, NYC, this neighborhood staple operates with quiet confidence, focused on execution rather than excess. While the beef phở remains a standout, it’s far from the only reason to come. The broth arrives clear yet deeply aromatic, simmered to a layered richness that feels comforting rather than heavy. Tender slices of beef cook gently in the heat, and the rice noodles maintain a satisfying chew—never bloated, never mushy. It’s a bowl that invites customization, rewarding a thoughtful hand with herbs, chili, and lime. Just as compelling are the grilled offerings. The grilled pork is fragrant and well-caramelized, striking a balance between sweetness and smokiness, while the grilled pork chops arrive juicy and assertively seasoned, with a char that speaks to a properly hot grill. Paired with rice or noodles, they provide a heartier counterpoint to the delicacy of the phở, expanding the menu beyond the expected and doing so with confidence. Nothing here feels engineered for spectacle. Service is efficient and unobtrusive, and the atmosphere remains relaxed and unpretentious—ideal for a casual weekday meal or an easy neighborhood dinner. Phở Hoài isn’t interested in reinvention. Instead, on Avenue U, it distinguishes itself by honoring Vietnamese classics with consistency and care. A dependable destination where beef phở, grilled pork, and pork chops all earn equal footing—and where satisfaction comes from getting the fundamentals exactly right

I'm going to be very honest with my review. I give this place a low rating because yes the food is good. I've lived in the area for years. But they have a C health department rating time and time around. Being in the food industry myself, the health department allows you the opportunity to correct your violations so you can get a better letter grade. Despite this, I decided to come back here and give it a try since I was really craving Vietnamese food.... I'm eating in my low lit home only to discover a large piece of tape in my salad. Very disappointing. Probably won't be coming back because there is no attention to detail clearly when preparing and packing food orders. I understand staff get busy and tape is clear so it's hard to see. But the restaurant was mildly busy. I actually happened to bite into this. Imagine it was a metal staple or something that I bit into without noticing? 😞😞

I'm guessing this place is under new management because of the deals that's been going on lately and also a lot of new faces. I've been going here on a regular because my kids love pho. I ordered from Ubereats because it was buy one get one free. I got BOGO number one and BOGO spring rolls. It felt off when I got my order because it felt light weight wise. I didn't think much of it until I got home and saw the portion size. I got the similar order the last time they had the BOGO deal and the portion size was more or less "normal". This time around it looks pathetic, like it's half of a portion of a normal order. As you can see in the picture, it's like half the box. You can't tell me this is the normal portion size for an "extra large combination bowl" and it's $16. If you're doing it because it's BOGO then definitely not cool.