Phong Lan Restaurant
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Description
Modest, family-run Vietnamese restaurant furnishing familiar dishes, including pho.
attractions: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, Alliant Energy Power House, Theatre Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, The History Center, Grant Wood Studio and Visitor Center, Gilded Pear Gallery, Iowa Masonic Library and Museums, restaurants: Need Pizza, Black Sheep Social Club, The Map Room, Pub 217, Bricks Bar & Grill, Cobble Hill, The Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery, Rock Bar American Grill, Midtown Station, Gianna's Italian Beef
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Description
Modest, family-run Vietnamese restaurant furnishing familiar dishes, including pho.
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A really neat spot for some great Vietnamese food! Had never been here before, and after a long day of travel, stopped here for some dinner around 7PM before the final stretch. The restaurant was very quiet with a few families eating dinner. The atmosphere was very nice, and we were seated almost immediately by the manager who quickly helped us with some water. We ordered the spring rolls and crag rangoons which were very good. (Note: The spring roll comes with shrimp and beef for my vegetarian friends.) 3 rangoons and 4 spring rolls Ordered the Pho Tai. 4.2 (sliced beef noodle soup) which was delicious. The soup came with a garnish plate of thai mint, sliced chili peppers, bean sprouts, and lemon. The bean spouts gave a nice crunch, the chilli raised the spice to another level, and the mint and lemon just gave the broth a bit of extra sweet flavor. I also added hoison sauce and Sriracha to my broth (in moderation) at recommendation of the server. A little fish sauce complemented the beef quite nicely. Food came out very quickly. Chicken lemongrass was delicious. Lots of vegetarian options. Good atmosphere. Prices are ranged from $8-$20 but mostly average at $13. Street parking on the side of the building, some parking closer in a very small lot. Next to a quaint park. Also have take out if you prefer. Would highly recommend, and I will definitely be coming back!
Eric DoornEric Doorn
10
New place and never had pho before. The spring rolls were very good and had a delicious dipping sauce. They were light with crisp veggies. The food I had was excellent with soft vermicelli noodles, savory chicken and shrimp with a very nice amount of spice. It was not overpowering and not too spicy. The coffee with condensed milk was amazing. If you are a coffee drinker, it's a must have. Just be careful how much you stir as it will affect how sweet the coffee becomes. Very highly recommend if you like Vietnamese food. I was very pleasantly surprised. The only thing I will caution on is their use of cilantro. They use it in almost all of their dishes so if you do not like, you will have to request it to be left out.
Jeremy StockdallJeremy Stockdall
20
The people that usually run the restaurant where on vacation in Chicago that day? At first, a dish was brought to me and because I wasn't familiar with the menu and was confused about what I might have ordered I accepted it. Later someone came out with the appetizer I had ordered and lastly the main dish I had ordered. There was so much food! The server said I could take the extra dish I hadn't ordered, to-go with no problem. The restaurant was busy, and the one single server handled it very well. The Vietnamese crepe/pancake was delicious!
Amanda GreenAmanda Green
00
Don't miss out!! Phong Lan's Vietnamese crepes that dance on your tongue, flavorful Pho, & fresh pineapple slushies are some of the offerings at this family owned restaurant. Housed in an unassuming building in Cedar Rapids, they serve up outstanding traditional Vietnamese fare. A lifetime vegetarian raved about the quality of her tofu spring rolls. Our groups avowed carnivore dove into (menu #9.1) Specialty Mixed vegetable dish that features 6 different meats! We say Phong Lan's one of Iowa's Very Best restaurants.
Brigetta KlemekBrigetta Klemek
10
Great little restaurant in the heart of Cedar Rapids. Spring rolls. Seafood Pho. Vegetable Pho. All the dishes tasted great. However the temperature inside the restaurant was maybe 60° at most. All the diners kept their coats on during dinner. Many carry-out customers during our visit tells me this place is more popular with the take-out crowd. The service was very fast, courteous and helpful. We will certainly return for the great food!
Grant WellsGrant Wells
00
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