Best Pho Restaurants in Turtle Bay
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
OBAO - Midtown
A long-running, high-volume Thai-Vietnamese restaurant where pho, curries, and cocktails are executed with enough consistency to draw locals and visitors alike.
Notable Picks
8.4
Lively Thai-Vietnamese spot established in 2009 that blends street-food staples with polished presentation, from short rib curries to pho and cocktails. High-volume delivery, years of steady crowds, and a broad menu make it a go-to in Midtown East for groups, business dinners, and pre-theater meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho Bo Short Rib, Masaman Short Rib Curry, Pad Kee Mao
What Makes it Special: A long-running, high-volume Thai-Vietnamese restaurant where pho, curries, and cocktails are executed with enough consistency to draw locals and visitors alike.
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Basement-level Thai-Vietnamese kitchen in Midtown East focused on banh mi, vermicelli bowls, and snackable small plates. The menu skews fresh and bright, with Viet-style herbs layered over Thai-leaning salads and rice bowls, and a following from nearby office workers looking for something more interesting than standard fast casual.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Banh-mi, Vermicelli Bowl, Kimchi-loaded Fries
What Makes it Special: A Vietnamese-led banh mi and bowl shop that turns into a late-night speakeasy-style jazz space after hours.