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La Dong
$$$ · Vietnamese, Pho

11 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

0 / 5 selected

Master Critic Review

La Dong 7.7
Union Square
Vibes: Business Lunch Power Players Solo Dining Sanctuaries Comfort Food Classics
A calm Union Square-area dining room serving clean, well-balanced pho with a lighter broth and careful seasoning. It’s a comfortable sit-down pick when you want pho in a quieter setting than the East Village core.
Must-Try Dishes: Pho Dac Biet (house special pho), Pho Tai (rare steak), Crispy spring rolls
Scores:
Value: 7.3 Service: 7.7 Consistency: 7.6 Food Quality: 7.9 Atmosphere: 7.6 Cultural Relevance: 7.1
What makes it special: A quieter Union Square pho bowl with careful, not-over-salty broth.
Who should go: Office-area diners seeking a sit-down pho lunch.
When to visit: Midday weekday lunch for a relaxed meal.
What to order: House special pho, rare-steak pho, spring rolls.
Insider tip: Ask for extra scallions and black pepper for more aroma.