What to order at Pho Binh (Bellaire)

Must order
Pho tai (rare beef) or pho dac biet (combination). A Vietnamese iced coffee with sweetened condensed milk.
Signature dishes
Pho tai (rare beef), Banh mi
Editor tip
Cash strongly preferred. Bellaire location is the original; the four other branches (Westheimer, Heights, Sharpstown, Katy) are family-run.
CuisineVietnamese
Price$
NeighborhoodBellaire Asiatown
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Address: 10827 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072

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