The Pho Bar — Restaurant in Berlin

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...

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...

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...