Pho Thanh Binh
Big steaming bowls of pho in a no-frills setting.
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About
About Pho Thanh Binh
Pho Thanh Binh is the Eastside pho shop locals send friends to when the friend asks where the good pho is. Broth simmered overnight, noodles cooked to order, plates of herbs and lime brought without being asked — this is a straightforward, family-run Vietnamese kitchen doing one thing very well.
Highlights
What makes it special
- Overnight-simmered pho broth with rare-beef and brisket options
- Full Vietnamese menu including bun bo hue and vermicelli bowls
- Family-run kitchen that's been an Eastside standard for years
What you'll experience
The visit, in detail
Order the pho tai — rare beef, hot broth poured over noodles at the table — and build it with basil, bean sprouts, jalapeño, and lime the way you like it. The rest of the menu is worth exploring too: bun bo hue for something spicier, vermicelli bowls at lunch, and cha gio spring rolls that come out crisp.
Best time
When to visit
Weekday lunches 11:30 am–1 pm; a rainy Saturday afternoon is peak pho weather.
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Practical
Know before you go
Cash and card both fine. Small dining room fills fast at lunch — arrive before noon or after 1 pm. Free lot parking on-site.
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