Pho Lantern Restaurant

We had a tasty meal at Pho Lantern for Mother's Day. I ordered the avocado salad with chicken and it was by far my favorite part of the meal. The wings were also good but not crispy, which is what I prefer. The seafood soup had a very rich broth so if you like a strong seafood flavor I'd recommend it but it wasn't my cup of tea. My family thought the dumplings were pretty good and the flavor of the noodel dish grew on them. They were offering a cheesecake special dessert for Mother's Day which we shared and enjoyed. I'd like to go back for another avocado salad.

On Sunday, I went to Pho Lantern with my boyfriend. I have never been here and was craving the comfort of Vietnamese noodle soups! Just a head's up I do not have the photo on here of the chocolate lava cake and his chicken teriyaki Banh mi Coming: You can see all the beautiful tables that give date night vibes and decor! There are these cute lantern light chandeliers and that little serene space and I have a picture it as it is adorable and gives me the zen feels! I love it! At one of the tables, there's a little backdrop or picture on the wall of a beach and the sky. That's nice. Staff: Staff are welcoming and respectful. They gave us our menus (which are on the electronic tablets) and also asked us when we would like our dessert that I also didn't take a photo of because we ate it up!

Absolutely loved Pho Lantern! The food was super tasty and flavorful, and the service was amazing, everyone was so kind and attentive. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to!

Upon arrival, I was greeted and seated almost immediately by a friendly hostess. The restaurant decor was traditional, lighting was dim with a fair amount of seating arrangements available. If I had a derogatory comment it would be the choice of music playing - I think something a bit more zen would be a more appropriate fit. But let's get to the part that everyone reads reviews for - THE FOOD! Combination Pho - rating: 7 out of 10 I ordered a small bowl and the portion size felt huge! The broth was rich and savory with a hint of sweetness, however; it lacked clarity which is essential to every great pho broth. The bean sprouts were by far the crispiest I have ever had in my lifetime. The thai basil was fresh and fragrant. The meat was a little overdone. In my opinion, it's easier to chew

I remember when this place was nascent, hole-in-the-wall vibes run by new immigrants. Even back then I had remarkably tasty food. Now they've upgraded to a swanky pho place with lots of extras. The people are charming and the decor looks amazing stylewise. Their food is still very good, possibly the best in class for Buffalo and it's right here in my 'hood (where it belongs).