Pho 21, located at 8134 East 21st St in Indianapolis, IN, has quickly gained a reputation for its exceptional Vietnamese cuisine. Reviewers rave about the freshness and flavorful balance of their dishes, making it a treasure for both locals and visitors. Mechelle Chen highlights a satisfying rice combo that left her with hearty leftovers, while endorsing the delightful soup and fish sauce that complement the meal beautifully.
Andres Casanas echoes this sentiment, calling it the best restaurant in the Indy metro area, thanks to its consistently tasty offerings and quick, friendly service. Guests often mention the warm and relaxed atmosphere, enhancing the dining experience. Ben Breman's takeout order featured standout items like the Banh Mi and the pork skin spring rolls, which earned high praise. He also noted the staff's welcoming attitude, a recurring theme in customer feedback.
For true pho enthusiasts, David Thomas and Jonah Kozak offer glowing reviews of the pho, egg rolls, and crepe, asserting they are some of the best in the country. Whether you’re seeking takeout or a laid-back dining experience, Pho 21 promises a delightful excursion into Vietnamese flavors that will keep you coming back for more.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
Identifies as Asian-owned
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Good for groups
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Pho 21
Mechelle Chen
Jun 5,2025
I got one of the rice combos and the food was super delicious. It was also super filling and I had a good amount of leftovers for the next day. I also love the soup & fish sauce that comes with the meal cause it elevates everything. Definitely recommend going & the prices were cheaper than what I am used to from out of state.
andres casanas
Jun 2,2025
Best restaurant in the Indy metro. Very fresh, very tasty, very consistent food. Service is great and quick. Atmosphere is very relaxed and homey.
Ben Breman
May 23,2025
I ordered takeout, and was absolutely impressed. Banh Mi was tied for the best in Indy. I cannot recommend the pork skin spring rolls enough. The fish sauce chicken wings alone, are enough for me to come back. The staff was incredibly friendly, and welcoming.
David Thomas
May 18,2025
This is quite a gem. Fantastic Vietnamese food, fresh, well prepared and on point. If you are within a 30min drive you should be coming here often. The pho, egg rolls and crepe are all spectacular.
Jonah Kozak
May 7,2025
One of the best bowls of pho I've had in the USA. -my sister IT'S AMAZING!!!!! -my niece The best pho I've had in my entire life! -my nephew The broth was delicious and the banh mi was fresh and so good-my brother-in-law
Monique
Apr 9,2025
We trust no one else to make our Vietnamese food! They are absolutely the very best, they remember their customers and their orders & preferences. They make the only boba tea and shrimp fried rice that my daughter likes. My new favorite is the #53 with peanut sauce instead of fish sauce.
Rafael Polidoro
Mar 31,2025
Short review: best vietnamese food in Indy. Long review: so many authentic options to pick from. It's super impressive. Some pictures on the menu are significantly inferior to the actual dish. My faves are spring rolls, the vermicelli section, and the broken rice ones... I haven't tried the soups yet. But I'll be back there soon. I am not sure such an authentic place will survive for long in a city like Indy. So please go and enjoy it as it's up.
Kash
Mar 26,2025
Ordered takeout for the drive home back to Chicago. Husband on keto and this menu is perfect for his diet! We got the beef and chicken skewers, they came with 2 skewers each, got the spring roll with spring and pork, and the banh mi sandwich (1). It was the best banh mi I've had thus far! Also ordered the Thai iced tea (no boba) and a regular black iced coffee. They said it was very strong. My husband said it was very good Would definitely recommend going here or ordering takeout and will go here again if I'm in the area and need some good marinated meat and veggies!
Reviews For Pho 21