If you’re on the hunt for pho, these five local restaurants are serving up big broth energy in each bowl.
Eating Fresh, 6255 N. College Ave.
This Broad Ripple restaurant not only has pho-nomenal bowls of noodles, but it also offers banh mi and hot pot. Pro tip: There’s a free parking lot behind the building.
Pho Saigon, 4760 W. 38th St.
This west side restaurant specializes in noodle dishes like pho, rice congee, Hu Tieu noodle soups, vermicelli noodle bowls, and stir-fried noodles.
What the Pho, 7280 Michigan Rd.
This low-key Vietnamese restaurant offers pho, fried rice, and other comfort dishes, plus vegan options.
Egg Roll No. 1, 4540 S. Emerson Ave.
Local foodie @see_do_eat said it best:“To know Egg Roll Number 1 is to love Egg Roll Number 1.” This southeast side Chinese + Vietnamese restaurant offers $7.99 lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and $9.99 dinner specials.
Pho 36, 9655 E. US Hwy 36, Ste. C, Avon
This cozy spot in Avon offers flavorful, authentic cuisine + deep pho bowls with a generous helping of noodles.
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If you’re looking for a different type of noddle bowl, we also have a list of spots to get ramen around Indy.
Your recs
“Check out King Wok! It’s the best!” — Ellen S.
“Three additional spots that we’ve really enjoyed are: Hanna’s Banh Mi Bakery & Cafe, Sandra Rice & Noodles, and Pho VN Cuisine.” — Michelle L.
“Long Thanh at 71st and Binford — a true hole in the wall — cheap delicious Pho and other Vietnamese dishes. David has owned it for years and he is always so sweet and kind.” — Beth H.
“My husband and I go to Pho Real on 116th Street. Hope you try it.” — Vera B.
“Pho 21 is my fave!” — Tiffany
“Chao Vietnamese Street Food. They have a great lunch special!” — Noelle C.
“Shiba Pho. Little dive place in Brownsburg.” — Scot M.
