Jean Lee 
A hearty bowl of pho is good any time of year. Pho is a Vietnamese soup that has broth, meat, rice noodles, and different toppings, usually including cilantro and onions. The broth is clear and light but still packed with flavor. Luckily the area is filled with authentic Vietnamese restaurants serving pho. Keep reading for a list of where to find the best pho in Hoboken + Jersey City.
The Corner Pho | 189 Erie Street, Jersey City
Take a walk around Hamilton Park, and then pop into The Corner Pho. With a beef broth, guests can choose their meat and garnishments including onions, scallions, and more. Seating is ample with multiple levels.
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Kung Fu Pho | 257 Grand Street, Jersey City
Tucked away on Grand Street under a brownstone, Kung Fu Pho is a fun spot to stop in whether it’s a cold winter night or a warm summer day. With so many options to try, there is Pho Na Guong which is grilled chicken in a beef broth with a combination of rice noodles, or the Dragon Pho which is beef short rib noodle soup. Guests also like the Vietnamese coffee.
Pho Express | 732 Washington Street, Hoboken
What’s not to love about Pho that is both fast and delicious? This newer location is located right on Washington Street, between 7th and 8th Street. Visitors agree that the service lives up to its “express” name and is fast. Pick a meat base of everything from meatballs to seafood pho. Customers can also build their pho starting with a vegetarian or beef broth base.
Saigon Bistro | 514 Central Avenue, Jersey City
Visit Saigon Bistro in Jersey City and do not sleep on the Pho House Specialty Noodle Soup. With a beef broth base, it includes a choice of meat and is topped with charred onions, roasted ginger, star anise, cinnamon, and other Vietnamese herbs and spices. Patrons appreciate the broth and say it’s “not too salty.” Make sure to visit Tuesday through Sunday, because Saigon Bistro is closed on Mondays.
Saigon Cafe | 188 Newark Avenue, Jersey City
Saigon Cafe was founded by a woman who hailed from Vietnam and brought a taste of the country to Jersey City. It’s also steps from the Grove Street Path right on Newark Avenue. When visiting, try the chicken broth Pho Ga or Pho Ga Vien with rice noodles.
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Thanh Huong | 533 West Side Avenue, Jersey City
Customers agree that Thanh Huong is “perfect for a pho fix.” Come in for beef noodle soup with different flavors from fish cakes to fresh eye rounds. Even consider a “combination extra big bowl” if you’re feeling extra hungry.
