Pho Time Vietnamese Cuisine — Restaurant in City of Ithaca

Tucked just off the Commons, Pho Time brings a reliable, no-fuss spot for Vietnamese comfort food right to the heart of Ithaca. The menu is compact but hits all the classics: rich, aromatic pho, fresh spring rolls, and satisfying vermicelli bowls (lemongrass grilled pork is my fav).

The broth is the star here—deeply savory with just the right balance of spice and sweetness. Whether you go for the traditional beef or opt for chicken or vegetarian, each bowl comes generously portioned with plenty of fresh cilantro and basil, lime, and crunchy bean sprouts on the side.

For us, Pho Time has become a weekly ritual. It’s the kind of place you can count on for a comforting, delicious meal that always hits the spot—whether we’re grabbing a quick pick-up order or sitting down for a casual dinner.

The space itself is small and unfussy, perfect for a simple lunch or dinner when you’re craving something warm and soothing. Service is friendly and quick, even during peak times, and the prices are reasonable for the portion sizes.

In a town with growing options for global cuisine, Pho Time holds its own as a solid, go-to spot when you want something simple, filling, and...

1.5 rating. week of june 7, 2023 for vietnamese pancake and pho dinner time.

pancake lack of protein. tasted doughy . fish sauce for dipping was weird. more ingredients missing on dish which were clearly mentioned on the menu. also, had pho, ok but not best and too salty.

unprofessional and rude employees. lady with dark medium hair and blonde long hair lady are not familiar with vietnamese dishes. blonde lady looks like she did not want to work and on phone a lot. my vietnamese friend confirmed that the missing part of dish is/are common in vietnamese way of eating the dish so that means both ladies lied and are uneducated about it….I felt so uncomfortable needing to argue with them about how pancake is supposed to be eaten so I left.

parking is hard to find and streets narrow.

overall, sad…eating vietnamese food with vietnamese peers for over 20 years. this restuarant could do better for proper way of making authentic vietnamese food if they just do correct...

The pho was very poor quality. Just like one can’t trust the meatloaf in a Western restaurant, one can’t trust whatever mystery meat was thrown into the pho. Having just enjoyed an excellent pho in California, I was deeply disappointed what I found here in Ithaca. The broth and bean sprouts were the only acceptable part. The summer spring roles (funny name) were simply overstuffed with rice noodles and included only a sliver of chicken. The peanut sauce was ok. The chilli sauce was good too, and customers definitely need the chilli to cover the taste of the meat. I think the staff are trying hard, but they probably need to try harder. If a poor student needs carbs and doesn’t mind mystery meat, then it might be suitable....