Best Pho in Manhattan

Based on 0 critic and audience reviews analyzed across Manhattan

Clear, fragrant, soul-warming. Manhattan's pho game is deep and delicious.

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#2
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Saigon Social

172 Orchard St, New York, NY, 10002
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

A Lower East Side Vietnamese restaurant where the pho is a revelation — a deeply complex, 24-hour bone broth with fragrant star anise and cinnamon, served with silky rice noodles and herbs picked from the rooftop garden.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
95%
983 reviews analyzed
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#3
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Cha Pa's Noodle & Grill

314 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

A Hell's Kitchen Vietnamese grill where the pho is built on a rich, long-simmered beef broth with warm spices and a clean finish.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
94%
876 reviews analyzed
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#4
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Banh

942 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 10025
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

An Upper West Side Vietnamese restaurant on Amsterdam Avenue where the pho is a standout — a deeply aromatic, long-simmered beef broth with warm spices, fresh herbs, and silky rice noodles in a warm, inviting neighborhood setting.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
94%
654 reviews analyzed
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#5
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Plum Vietnamese

210 W 94th St, New York, NY, 10025
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An Upper West Side Vietnamese restaurant where the pho broth is simmered for over 12 hours with charred ginger and toasted spices, producing a bowl of extraordinary depth.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
92%
592 reviews analyzed
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#6
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Banh Ahn Em

99 3rd Ave, New York, NY, 10003
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

An East Village Vietnamese spot where the pho is a family recipe passed down through generations — a fragrant, richly layered broth with star anise, cinnamon, and cardamom, served with generous cuts of tender beef.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
92%
481 reviews analyzed
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#7
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Pho Shop

141 W 72nd St, New York, NY, 10023
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

An Upper West Side pho specialist on 72nd Street where the broth is the star — clean, deeply beefy, and spiced with a restrained hand.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
90%
437 reviews analyzed
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#8
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Obao

647 9th Ave, New York, NY, 10036
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A Hell's Kitchen Thai-Vietnamese noodle bar where the pho stands out with a rich, aromatic broth and quality beef.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
89%
389 reviews analyzed
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#9
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Hello Saigon

180 Bleecker St, New York, NY, 10012
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

A Greenwich Village Vietnamese restaurant on Bleecker Street where the pho is comforting and well-executed — a warmly spiced beef broth with tender sliced meat and fresh rice noodles.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
89%
342 reviews analyzed
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#10
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Saigon Shack

114 Macdougal St, New York, NY, 10012
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A MacDougal Street Vietnamese favorite whose pho hits with a deeply beefy, slightly sweet broth and generous portions of tender brisket and rice noodles.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
88%
718 reviews analyzed
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Madame Vo

212 E 10th St, New York, NY, 10003
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An East Village Vietnamese restaurant from a Le Bernardin alum, elevating pho with a meticulously clear, intensely flavored bone broth and prime cuts of beef.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
77%
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Full Rankings at a Glance

#RestaurantNeighborhoodPriceScoreKnown For
2Saigon SocialNew York95%A Lower East Side Vietnamese restaurant where the pho is a revelation — a dee...
3Cha Pa's Noodle & GrillMidtown East94%A Hell's Kitchen Vietnamese grill where the pho is built on a rich, long-simm...
4BanhNew York94%An Upper West Side Vietnamese restaurant on Amsterdam Avenue where the pho is...
5Plum VietnameseNew York92%An Upper West Side Vietnamese restaurant where the pho broth is simmered for ...
6Banh Ahn EmNew York92%An East Village Vietnamese spot where the pho is a family recipe passed down ...
7Pho ShopNew York$$90%An Upper West Side pho specialist on 72nd Street where the broth is the star ...
8ObaoNew York$$89%A Hell's Kitchen Thai-Vietnamese noodle bar where the pho stands out with a r...
9Hello SaigonNew York89%A Greenwich Village Vietnamese restaurant on Bleecker Street where the pho is...
10Saigon ShackNew York$$88%A MacDougal Street Vietnamese favorite whose pho hits with a deeply beefy, sl...
1Madame VoEast Village$$77%An East Village Vietnamese restaurant from a Le Bernardin alum, elevating pho...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best pho in Manhattan?+
According to Savor's aggregated critic and diner reviews, Saigon Social ranks #1 for best pho in Manhattan with a Savor Score of 95%.
How does Savor rank pho?+
Savor aggregates reviews from professional food critics, major publications, and audience platforms to calculate a Savor Score (0–100%) for each restaurant's pho. The score weights critic mentions, sentiment analysis, and diner ratings to produce a single, comparable ranking.
How many pho spots are ranked in Manhattan?+
Savor currently ranks 10 pho spots in Manhattan. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are published.

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