My partner and I visited here for the first time on Sunday 8/11/24 at around 4:30 pm. When we came inside, the person who helped us asked if we noticed their sign on their front door that said their card reader system was down. I thought it was really considerate that they double checked if we were able to pay in cash or Venmo before we were seated. They gave us our menus and a seat by the window. This is a space with a good variety of table sizes, and they even have privacy dividers between some of the smaller tables that are close together. I also noticed that they have a very big menu of options, but on average, most of their dishes are in the $10-20 range. What we ordered: The rare steak pho- I thought that their broth was fantastic. I usually add lots of hoisin sauce and sriracha to my pho at other restaurants, but here, I was really happy with the broth as is. It was really aromatic. It came with a lot of white and green onion as well. The vegetarian crepe- It takes a little bit longer to make, but it's worth the wait! The outside is a golden brown and crispy crust, and the filling had a healthy amount of bean sprouts, fried tofu, and mushrooms. It also came with a large plate of fresh greens like basil, cilantro, and lettuce.

First time trying this place with the family and we enjoyed it. Loved the fresh produce and generous portion for banh xeo, cơm tấm (rice plates). If you order pho probably more worth it getting their đặc biệt (special) I got their tai sách and it had plenty of noodles but not enough protein. Service was great and place is clean and spacious. We got there right before they opened and there was already a line. Will return for their rice plates.

They are located in a plaza that has a bigger sized parking lot compared to others on Convoy street. They have a separate male and female bathroom available for customers. We come here especially for the oven-roasted catfish! It takes them a while to make it so order it as soon as you sit down (we ordered it as we were being seated, even before we got our water). 5 of us were the first to enter as soon as they opened at 11am, and there were 4 other tables with couples. All of their food (mostly pho and egg rolls) came out before our catfish came out. So that gives you an idea how long it takes to make it (came out at 11:35am so took about 30mins). So keep that in mind! We ordered egg rolls to munch on while waiting. The catfish is crunchy on the outside with roasted garlic (where the flavor of the garlic is not too strong) and the meat of the fish is super soft! They don't salt it so the meat itself is not salty or seasoned so it is good for those watching their salt intake or for kids. With 5 of us eating, we still had quite a lot left of the fish to pack home. It is an impressive and fun meal to have when you have a big group.

I used to think the food and service here were mediocre and that they cater more to the American pallet. I dined here recently on Lunar New Year with my family and I've officially changed my mind. All the dishes were great. My favorites were the Bo La Lot (DIY grilled betel leaf beef in rice paper wrap with veggies), the fish sauce wings (so crispy, savory and sweet), and grilled crispy cat fish (must come early, they sell out fast). Service has improved greatly from years ago. Wait time is long especially on the weekends, upwards of close to 2 hours for parties greater than 4. Parking lot is always packed. It's a casual place but I loved the huge menu and very flavorful dishes. Viet parents approved.

Phuong Trang is our go-to spot for family celebrations, especially birthdays. The fried catfish wrap family style is a must-try, and the group-style dinner adds a communal charm to the experience. The rich history of the place adds a unique touch, and the consistently impeccable service keeps us coming back. The diversity among the customers reflects the universal appeal of Phuong Trang--it truly captures hearts with its delicious offerings and welcoming atmosphere.