Pho Time Vietnamese Cuisine: Authentic Flavors in Ithaca

I’ve been to a few pho places and so far this is the best one I’ve had yet. The broth was so savory and delicious! The server was very friendly and the food came quickly.

We enjoyed the food we ordered from here: Pho with rare beef and meatballs, grilled pork chop with rice, meatball soup, imperial meat rolls. The pork chop was flavorful, however I wished it was not so greasy. It tasted like it was pan fried with a lot of oil. Service was fast. Staffs were friendly and attentive to customers.

Good food! Got the Grill Pork Chop w/ Egg and House Pho. Vietnamese Iced Coffee wasn’t giving authentic tho.

I would say our experience was borderline decent but not great. We got the noodle bowl with shredded pork and shredded chicken. The chicken was entirely tasteless and seemed undercooked so we left it uneaten to be safe. The pork was just ok. Overall we found it dissatisfying and left looking for another place to eat.

Tucked just off the Commons, Pho Time brings a reliable, no-fuss spot for Vietnamese comfort food right to the heart of Ithaca. The menu is compact but hits all the classics: rich, aromatic pho, fresh spring rolls, and satisfying vermicelli bowls (lemongrass grilled pork is my fav). The broth is the star here—deeply savory with just the right balance of spice and sweetness. Whether you go for the traditional beef or opt for chicken or vegetarian, each bowl comes generously portioned with plenty of fresh cilantro and basil, lime, and crunchy bean sprouts on the side. For us, Pho Time has become a weekly ritual. It’s the kind of place you can count on for a comforting, delicious meal that always hits the spot—whether we’re grabbing a quick pick-up order or sitting down for a casual dinner. The space itself is small and unfussy, perfect for a simple lunch or dinner when you’re craving something warm and soothing. Service is friendly and quick, even during peak times, and the prices are reasonable for the portion sizes. In a town with growing options for global cuisine, Pho Time holds its own as a solid, go-to spot when you want something simple, filling, and reliably good.

Went dine-in twice and takeouts twice, and was never disappointed. Have tried the Roast Duck with Rice, Beef Pho, and Hainan Chicken with Rice. All was super good !! I really love the ginger garlic-ish sauce served on the Hainan chicken dish. Recommended to those who want to experience authentic rich flavor Vietnamese food !!

The food was so fresh and delicious, the space was clean, and the staff was friendly. We had Tai Pho, Grilled Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli, and Duck Bao Bun. Everything was SO good. I seriously am still thinking of the food 6 days later. I am not from the area but if I ever come back to Ithaca, I will get a meal here!