Phở Duyên Restaurant — Restaurant in Philadelphia

Always down to try new pho spots and I quite enjoyed this one.

We started, as we often do, with the spring rolls. These were pretty nice: a good amount of filling and substantial size. The sauce wasn't as peanuty as I am used to but I didn't terribly mind that. We got two dishes: bun rieu and hu tieu. The former was one I was not familiar with, a minced crab noodle soup. I was really pleased with this in the end. I added the shrimp paste they offered, which I am glad I did very sparingly as I didn't realize how fishy/salty this could make it. Added some of the chili oil and the other traditional toppings and ultimately found the noodles to be so smooth with the Vietnamese ham, minced meat, and pork knuckle well done. The latter, the hu tieu, was pho I am more used to with a nice clean base and a mixture of meat. We aren't so fond of organ meat so I avoided these slices. I appreciated the addition of a quail egg, however. Overall...

Pho Duyên is a gem of a Vietnamese restaurant located at 2039 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA. From the moment you step in, you’re welcomed with warm hospitality and the comforting aroma of authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Their pho is absolutely top-notch—rich, flavorful broth with fresh herbs and perfectly cooked noodles.

The menu has a great variety of dishes, and everything I’ve tried has been amazing. Everything is perfectly balanced with crispy bread and savory fillings, and their spring rolls are fresh and delicious. The portion sizes are generous, and the prices are reasonable, making it a great spot for a casual meal or takeout. If you’re craving authentic Vietnamese food, Pho Duyên...

If you have a chance to eat at this hidden gem, don't waste it! The food is fresh and spot-on. We had pho ba tien(beef) and pho ga (chicken) and shared an order of crispy chicken and summer rolls. The soups were as fulfilling as soup should be. The crispy chicken was juicy, crispy and flavorful while the summer rolls gave us a nice refreshing contrast. Best of all, I didn't fall into a food coma despite being very satisfied when I left. It wasn't busy when we were there at 4pm on Saturday. It probably seats no more than 15 or 20 patrons at a time, so I'd imagine they're pretty full at...