Pho Nguyen Hoang

Hands down the best phở around! I’d give it a couple more stars for the service as they were extremely nice and catering! Loved this place and can’t wait to come back!

Hidden gem in the Vietnamese cuisine. As good or better than xic lo. Would recommend to anyone to try it out. All their dishes are outstanding to say the least. Great portion size and pricing is excellent. Staff is great and polite. Only issue is they only take cash… A bit of a hassle to drive to the bank to pick up money. No other complaints otherwise

I come to this restaurant everytime we go to Windsor, this is a family restaurant, the service is always friendly and accommodating.
We always get the bun (dry vermicelli) and it’s probably one of the best, they put many toppings, including basil and mint. Many of the Toronto Vietnamese restaurants are not authentic enough to have these ingredients.
Recently saw some people order some banh mi, so decided to try it.
I have tried both the BBQ pork banh mi and assorted meat, and both are really good. The bread is warm, and slightly crispy. Very fresh and not too hard.
The drip coffee is strong, and they give you a thermos of hot water to continue the slow drip.
Must try if you’re in the area!

For windsor, I suppose this place is probably the best viet option you can get. They only take cash so 1 star off. The AC was so weak and it was such a hot day, you can’t skimp on AC in the summer! 1 star off.
Food is pretty average and so a 3 star rating is appropriate. Service was slow but the waitress apologized for this so its not a major complaint then. I would only come back if I was in the windsor area again and wanted viet. 3 stars ***

After a day trip to Detroit, we decided to hit this place up for some Viet food before our drive back home. Unfortunately, we didn’t realize when inputting the restaurant in our GPS that the restaurant was in fact in Canada, and had not prepared for a trip across the border and did not have our passports on hand. On a more positive note, the Canadian patrol guards were extremely friendly and understanding about our plight (eh). After a few very worrisome minutes waiting in customs, were were lucky enough to be able to enter Canada and enjoy this great restaurant.
The restaurant itself is very clean, and staff was very friendly. We ordered the bun bo hue and the egg noodles with crispy chicken. We also ordered an avocado and jackfruit smoothie to have with our meal. The smoothies and food came out very quickly, and despite the fact that it was nearly closing time, the staff didn’t seem to rush us at all. The bun bo hue had a rich, complex flavor and the crispy chicken was delicious. So glad I had the chance to visit this place, even though I had to somewhat illegally cross the Canadian border in order to do so!

After a night of drinks at Ceasars with my cousins, we had planned with the rest of our family to have brunch the next day. But one of my cousins had a hangover and mentioned to have Phở instead. We weren’t familiar with what was around Canada and we relied on Unilocal for recommendations. My cousin chose to try this place out.
Atmosphere: Located off a mainstreet. Parking is in the back or if you’re lucky on the sidewalk. Moderate sized restaurant. Clean. Minor vietnamese décor on the wall. no TV. CASH ONLY
Service: I had called in to see if they can accomodate a party of 20 people (last minute). The guy was more the happy to take care of us. Even called to confirm if we were still coming. When we came in the table was set. only about 2 other small tables were being served; it was perfect, not busy, and we can talk amongst one another. We were quickly seated and found it odd that we had to write our own order down for the waiter. Which seemed that he was the only one there besides the cooks in the back. Service was great though for only 1 waiter with a last minute party.
Food: ordered medium sized Phở with rare steak & side of meatballs.
–phở comes in 3 sizes (the medium seemed like a small)
–the broth here has a sweeter taste compared to others places.
The texture of the noodles were awesome. Portion of the meat was little.
Meatballs were decent. Small portion as well for a side.
Same goes with the noodles. I had more broth left over than noodles.
My fiancée ordered the fried porkchop over rice. That was pretty good (a must try) Tender chops seasoned lightly with an egg on the side and broth.
Fresh spring rolls were ordered to but no peanut dipping sauce. I didn’t get to try the fried egg rolls since everyone on the opposite end of the table ate it all.
Overall: the Phở here was okay. If you like the sweeter taste of broth this is your place. Portions are limited with phở. The porkchop over rice was a hit. What gives this place 4 stars is the service. I was impressed with how friendly, fast, and under last minute pressure to accommodate our large party. With only 1 main waiter and then a 2^nd coming to assist with bringing out food. FYI: CASH ONLY

I really enjoyed my Phở, and will make this a regular stop for me. Love food that makes your tummy feel so good!

Updating my review for this restaurant. Phở Nguyen Hoang is a phenomenal lunch and dinner spot. Walk in and sit anywhere you want! I really have to say that their phở broth is #1 in Windsor. SO flavourful I mean it. The prices are stupid affordable. Do yourself a favor — eat where the local Vietnamese people eat.
**Also there’s private parking behind the restaurant — drive into that small alley beside the building on Wyandotte and it’s on the first right.

Everyone’s said it, but let’s give it a go.
Yes, half the reason we drove all the way up to Canada in the dead of winter was to try this place out. So many good reviews, I didn’t know what else to do! You can’t go wrong with the phở, but I have these cravings for bun bo Hue that I can’t ignore, so I ordered that instead. (It’s okay, the other six people in our party got phở.) Hands down, everything I ever wanted BBH to be! Lemongrass zing, spicy broth (enough for your eyes and nose to water but still keep your taste buds intact), tender meats including the elusive cha lua, HUGE portions (for reasonable prices) — and an XL option for those hungry tummies.
This family restaurant makes their food with TLC and were very accommodating for our large group. Wish I could try everything on that monstrous menu, but parting is such sweet sorrow… If only I could take you back to Ohio with me…

Phở Nguyen Hoang quite simply has the best phở in Windsor, for multiple reasons.
The broth is what they should truly be proud of. It’s a clear, light broth that is still somehow so flavourful. Additionally, it’s not very salty at all, which can often be the case. Just a perfectly balanced, delicious broth. It’s not fatty or greasy, which is another accomplishment because the beef they use does have a little bit more fat than usual.
That meat, though, is delicious. I had phở no. 45 which includes rare beef, beef balls, beef tendon, and tripe, the latter being my personal favourite. Tendon is something new for me. It’s basically pure fat, cartilage, with a few tiny but entirely edible bones. It’s deliciously fatty with a slight crunch.
The accompaniments are slightly different from, say Phở Xic Lo, (which is also very good). You get limes, not lemons, and a few very hot peppers. Throwing both into your broth, with the usual basil and sprouts, is the best decision you can make.
Service and prices at Phở Nguyen Hoang are ideal. The service is lightning fast and friendly, and for what you pay, the portions are enormous. I had the large phở and it was, well, large. If I’m starving and only have twelve dollars to spend, I’d spring for the extra large any day. It’s a rare but amazing nexus of quality and quantity and I’d recommend it to purists and first-​timers alike.
And who would turn down a watermelon lollipop at the end? Happy Chinese New Year, (which the Vietnamese celebrate, too).

Was looking for cheap and cheerful takeout for the laborious and boring drive back to Toronto. Used Unilocal to find this gem and was, admittedly frightened to try this hole in the wall. 2 f’ing thumbs up! Girl who answered phone was sweet, helpful, and no ‘tude. Food was a.m.a.z.i.n.g. Delicious, scrumptious, flavorful, piping hot, plentiful, and well-​priced. May, quite honestly, have been the highlight of the Windsor trip.

Been here many times and have never been disappointed. I usually get the extra large seafood phở and it’s enough for my daughter and I to split and still have leftovers! The pork and shrimp rolls are another favourite and their peanut sauce is the best in the city.

I have to give this place 5 stars because the food is absolutely delicious and it’s decently priced.
I get the seafood phở usually a large or extra large and it goes between $ 10-​$ 12 but they give you shrimp, imitation crab, and squid. It always fills me up and I am slowly craving the phở here more and more that I’m calling to place an order for pick up. I am in love with their pork and shrimp goi cuon (what you’d call a summer roll/​Vietnamese spring roll) and their peanut sauce is so bomb.
By recommendation from a friend, I also ordered bun bo hue which to me seemed like a mix between beef phở and laksa. I do prefer phở over it but the bun bo hue was tasty.
Cash only, no wi-​fi, and parking can be a little iffy but it’s totally worth it to come here. I wish they stayed opened till like 3AM or something for late night phở runs :’(

This is a gem in Windsor. Have returned time and time again. Never have i been disapointed.
Service is quick. Food is amazing and so cheap. I have been to Vietnamese joints all over North America and in my opinion this rates as some of the best .

My kids loved the Phở!

Having discovered Phở cuisine only a few years ago, I tried this place and a few others in the Windsor area. This one was head-​and-​shoulders above the rest. As I began trying Phở restaurants during my visits to Toronto (all styles of cuisine seem better in Toronto), I assumed I would find something up that way that would beat it.
There was nothing better than this place. Anywhere.
Hands down, there is no better place for Phở than here. Even my own Vietnamese friends claim this is better than what their own mother makes! I usually have the soups but have explored some of the other entrees a bit. Everything tastes amazing! And Sally is, by far, my favorite waitress in town!
I love this place so much that I eat here about once a week. There are few things I like more than a big old bowl of Phở soup from this place. It’s delicious and quite healthy for you, too. My vegetarian friends also love coming to eat here with me. Lots of meals for them to choose from that are just as yummy as the stuff we carnivores love!
Easily, one of the best restaurants around!

Huge quantities of quality food (a noodle-​veggie combo dish with ample bean curd) that I could not possibly get through in one sitting. The food was good to very good and the friendly but not intrusive service was a five.
I will not likely be back in the Windsor area anytime soon but if I am I’ll surely be walking through Hoang’s doors once again.

I wish Phở Nguyen Hoang was closer to home. Unfortunately, I live approximately 4492 miles away (according to a random website I found) and was in Windsor for only about 48 hours.
I had a small phở with rare beef, beef brisket, and beef balls and it was the best phở I’ve ever had! Ever. And I eat phở at least 3 times a month. The small bowl was more than enough for me.
On the vegetable plate that comes with the phở, you get a red chili pepper, which I thought was very nice because I’m Thai and like everything spicy. Most places don’t give you anything but a few slices of jalapeño.
Also, when I sat at my table, I was asked if I wanted cold or hot tea. I’ve never been given the choice at other establishments and went for the cold tea because it was a very hot day. It was perfect.
Prices are very good here, especially if you take into account the quantity of food and quality of service.
Note: This place is cash only. I saw someone paying for his party’s bill in US$. don’t quote me, but I guess they take both currencies here?

Delicious! I order the Phở Bo (rare, cooked, brisket, mince, etc. depending on mood) every time because it is great. It’s even better than the phở I ate in Ho Chi Minh. The flavor is virtually identical but the difference is Phở Nguyen Hong uses better beef.
Well done. It’s certainly the one to beat in Windsor.

Packed with flavor; speedy, friendly service; crappy neighborhood; simple and kinda homely décor;… but FRESH goodness!
Loved the chili pepper among the fresh veggies and sprouts for the soup. Was not a fan of the lemon in place of lime, but it wasn’t horrible. The citrus served its purpose nonetheless.
It’s nice to have one more yummy phở option in Windsor.
I can’t wait to return! I’m itching to give them that fifth star.

Yay for phở! I’m a huge fan of noodle soup (can’t tell from my profile? lol), so I’m always down for a nice bowl of phở. Based on all the positive reviews here on Unilocal for Phở Nguyen Hoang, I had to try this place. The end result? Good stuff. :)
Without saying too much that other Unilocalers have mentioned, we ordered the fried spring rolls ($ 3.75 for 3), shrimp and pork rolls ($ 3.95 for 2), and two bowls of phở (1 small and 1 large; wonder where the medium went? lol).
Priced at $ 6.25 for the small and $ 6.95 for the large, you get A LOT of noodles and broth. Perfect for a cool day. Once Husband saw my bowl, he started to think that maybe he should have ordered the small instead of the large. The large bowl was massive, pretty much the same size as Que Huong’s, but with MORE STUFF. Yum.
Broth was clear and flavorful, and not an overwhelming fish sauce after taste. The Thai Basil was fresh and crisp, as well as the bean sprouts, but the only thing that irked me? NO LIME! ONLY LEMON WEDGES! That was a first for me, but it was still okay and didn’t affect the overall flavor of the broth. I wonder what it’d taste like with the lime instead though.
The girl who serviced us was nice, friendly, quick, and accommodating, although running around like a chicken with its head cut off. Poor thing, she works hard. We had plenty of tea and water refills.
Also, if I had to pick between the rolls, I’d stick with the shrimp and pork rolls. Fresher, much more meat filling, and great bounce in the shrimp. The spring rolls were okay, but too greasy for my liking.
We will certainly be back next time we’re in Windsor, but I just might have to sneak in some limes with me! :)
Cash only, and closed on Wednesdays.