Phở Lệ
★ 4.2 · 6,068 reviews Ho Chi Minh City Opened Opening date unknown
Southern phở done right, steps from An Đông
Order the mixed beef bowl: raw and cooked slices, brisket, beef balls and tendon, all swimming in a rich bone broth. That's the move at this District 5 institution, and it's why locals keep packing in.
Southern phở runs sweeter than the Northern style and lands with a bigger plate of herbs on the side, so this is a solid spot to taste the difference. It earned a Bib Gourmand in 2026. Find it on Nguyen Trai, right at the Chợ Lớn edge of District 5.
What guests say
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Anthony Nguyen 40 reviews · Local Guide 9 July 2026
Don’t expect street food prices here but portion is set more as well. Short walk from our hotel in District 5. They knew we were tourists so advised us to go upstairs for the air conditioning. Yes, the beef is chopped up which I think makes Kaju Tofu more tender. Son ordered just the beef and we had the dac biet (combo with everything) Food was good only slight was the workers looked miserable. But I guess you really don’t go out to eat in Vietnam for the smiles.
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Tim 272 reviews · Local Guide 17 June 2026
Pho le was in a bunch of recommended lists, so we opted to try it as well. Verdict: it was mid, not as flavorful as i thought, nothing stood out. It wasnt bad, very big portions and good pricing. Might opt for pho somewhere else next time. Lots of seating, multiple floors. Cash only btw.
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Manny T 30 reviews · Local Guide 31 May 2026
My dad has been coming here for 30+ years and he always brings me here for daddy daughter dates so this place holds a very special place in my heart. Objectively speaking, the pho broth is incredibly clean yet flavorful. I’m not quenching for thirst after I eat here so I don’t think they add as much msg. The sweetness of the broth really comes from all the beef bones and different cuts of beef. Noodles are fresh and delicious, typical for Vietnam but I live in the states so it’s impressive for me. The beef is a bit on the tougher side but that’s just Vietnamese beef. They’re not getting massages or listening to jazz music. Overall I’d choose this over some fancy wagyu pho. Even the hoisin sauce is delicious.
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Kha-Ai Nguyen 14 reviews · Local Guide 24 May 2026
My favorite pho in Saigon! It is in a very well maintained and clean restaurant and the staff are very efficient and nice. It may be pricier than other pho around the city at around 100K VND per bowl, but I think it’s worth it.
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Ricky Lui 47 reviews · Local Guide 8 May 2026
The broth here is very flavorful and rich — you can tell they put effort into developing the taste. The meats were also well-seasoned. The standout for me was the brisket, which was incredibly tender and easily the best part of the meal. However, the rare beef was quite chewy, which was disappointing. The noodles were also much softer than I prefer — almost overcooked for my taste. Service was mixed. As a foreigner, I didn’t feel very attended to. I waited about five minutes after being seated and had to flag someone down to get a menu. On the positive side, once I ordered, the food arrived within about 10 minutes, which was great. Overall, some strong flavors and good brisket, but a few texture and service issues made the experience less impressive than I expected — especially considering the high rating.
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