Phở Bằng Restaurant

Phở Bằng Restaurant is a Vietnamese restaurant at 14367 Chef Menteur Hwy in New Orleans, Louisiana, serving guests in the 70129 area. It’s a neighborhood option for Vietnamese dishes, with pho among the choices customers mention, along with rice plates and other familiar favorites. The restaurant’s location on Chef Menteur Highway makes it a practical stop for people nearby looking for a relaxed meal, whether they are dining in or picking up food to go. Its listed hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through Sunday; it is closed on Wednesday. Checking current hours before a visit is a sensible choice, especially around holidays.

Pho is a central reason diners visit, and customer comments describe generous portions and a range of flavors. Pho ga, or chicken pho, and pho with shrimp—ordered grilled by one reviewer—are among the specific dishes guests have tried. The meal can come with jalapeños, lime, bean sprouts, Sriracha, and hoisin sauce, letting diners adjust the bowl to their taste. Some guests appreciate the broth’s more subtle flavor, while others have found it less satisfying than pho elsewhere in the area. That range of opinions is worth keeping in mind if you have a particular broth style in mind. Portions are frequently described as ample, so arriving hungry or sharing a dish may suit your plans.

The menu also includes options beyond soup. Reviewers mention shaken beef and cơm sườn chả, a rice plate with pork chop and egg cake; availability can vary, as one diner found that shredded pork was unavailable during their visit. Feedback about preparation and wait times is mixed: some customers praise flavorful food and a positive experience, while others report a dish that was overcooked or a longer-than-expected wait. A 4.2-star rating from 293 reviews offers one snapshot of customer feedback, but individual visits may differ. If timing matters, consider allowing extra time during your meal.

Inside, guests describe a neat, old-school Vietnamese-style setting with greenery and a fish tank, giving the dining room a homey, casual feel. Reviews also include kind service, alongside experiences described as simply decent, so expectations are best kept grounded. Phở Bằng Restaurant may suit locals and visitors seeking a generous bowl of pho, a Vietnamese rice plate, or an informal meal in New Orleans East. It can also work for takeout, with one customer noting that their pho arrived with plenty of garnishes and sauces. For a straightforward look at Vietnamese comfort food in New Orleans, the restaurant offers a range of familiar choices and a setting that some diners find especially welcoming.