Garden Vietnamese Restaurant
| Address: | 304 Reily St, Harrisburg, PA 17102, USA |
| Phone: | +1 717-238-9310 |
| Site: | gardenvn.net |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–7:30PM 10AM–7:30PM Closed |
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Dan Ricords
Garden Vietnamese Restaurant is a nice little spot in mid-town. The food is excellent and I would suggest it, well worth a try. My favs: Pho w/ steak, tendon & tripe. Steamed rice w/ shredded pork, fried egg, grilled pork and pork loaf. and crispy spring rolls w/ peanut sauce. Their weekend specials are good took, it took awhile to get it (they sometimes were out-of-stock), but the Beef Stew is really awesome, the Hue Pho Soup is alright, not my fav. spring rolls are awesome too. this is a long narrow building with a small parking lot next to it that can fit about 10 cars or 8 suvs. has been open since 1999. This neighborhood used to look so ghetto and shady before they built that HACC campus. There used to be drug dealers and homeless people on the same street. Now you wouldnt even recognize it, compared to what it used to be. the parking is alright, they have a small lot beside the restaurant hat can fit about 10 cars. they also have on-street parking available. If you look at the doorstep is the color of south vietnams flag. UPDATE 01-27-08 I havent been here in about 4 months and their prices really have sky rocketed! small soup price: 5.00 (was 4.50) Large soup price 6.00 (was 5.00) Viet Iced Coffee 2.50 (was 1.75) , Grilled Porkchop 7.25 (was 6.00) Ill admit the portion actually seemed slightly bigger, but holy crap was I upset. since they opened that HACC campus across the street, their prices have risen by at least 35% thats kinda crazy. the food is very good, but the prices are a little salty.
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Charles Guthier
The food is excellent, reasonably priced, and promptly made. The service is also very prompt, although you will have to flag down a server when you need something additional. The decor is what youd expect in a Vietnamese place. This is the restaurant I patronize most frequently. I go there at least twice a month, if not more, and the experience has been consistently great. Reading over some of the other reviews, I cant help but notice that the "poor" ones were written by morons and/or jerks. The guy who said he got sick was either flat-out lying or mistaken as to the cause; the food is fresh and well-prepared, and Ive never had a problem with it. And the person who said the staff are rude is clearly just a dick.
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A Private User
Garden is a great little Pho shop. Any of the Pho soups are great, and the spring rolls as well. My wife has had other things, and liked everything. While the prices may have risen lately, its not like they are outrageous, just a bit more than they used to be. This isnt a function of HACC being next door, but a function of the costs of food these days. Dont hold this against Garden (or any restaurant for that matter) for having to raise prices due to the economy. Still the best ethnic meal two people can get for under $20!! Go to the Garden for dinner, then the Reily for a movie :-)
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Matthew Smith
This is my favorite restaurant in Harrisburg. I thought about saying "favorite restaurant dollar-for-dollar" because its so cheap, but I like it more than that. Every time I go, I get one of two things: the vermicelli or the pho. And the spring rolls to start. And probably a Vietnamese coffee. The prices are ridiculous.
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Donald Kirschman
This place is phenomenal. Great pho, especially their Garden Soup which is not vegetarian despite the name. Its really spicy and full of beef, tofu, sausage, noodles, sprouts and other vegetables. Its only available on Friday and Saturday. Prices are very reasonable. I was a regular after my first visit.
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Natasha Lewis
Stopped in for lunch one day to check it out. Service was prompt but the server hardly spoke any English. She didnt understand when I asked for chicken pho. And they didnt have any bean sprouts which was very disappointing as its one of the ingredients I enjoy best.
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Jeffrey Mohn
We loved the food that we ordered and were surprised at how low our bill was when we were finished. I couldnt recommend this place more. Parking is a bit of an issue though depending on the time of day you go. Worst case scenario you have to feed the meter.
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A Private User
Food is amazing, however they are always extremely rude. I also dont like how they let someones small child run around and scream. I love that its a family-owned business, but its not your living room. I get take out to avoid them.
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A Private User
I only puts one star because i had to i do enjoy Vietnamese dining but found the garden to lacking the careful hand and love that needs to be present. We paid around 40.00 but was not worth it at all
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Pierre R
One of the Best Vietnamese eateries in town. Highly recommend them...Come for the food NOT the service though is NOT bad is just a busy place so sit tight and wait for the glory that is their food.
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David Lopez
Went there to have launch! Awesome place to eat, the chicken noodle soup is great, as well as the spring rolls! I love the place, I go there regularly, the staff is friendly and quick! Recommended!
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Shannon Pedersen
Ive come here on multiple occasions, bringing friends and family who are usually picky eaters! Such good, homemade food with great prices. I would highly recommend!
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John Hines
The BEST place to eat for the price in Harrisburg! Number 33 (Ginger chicken) is a meal and a half and tastes amazing! Dont miss the Fri & Sat Beef stew special!!
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A Private User
When you eat all the meat and noodles and the broth is still roiling, its a sign the restaurant uses a thickening agent as a shortcut. Good pho doesnt need that.
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Curtis Chesley
First time visit. Had a little piece of menu items. Need more visits to determine a more accurate rating. Food size was very good in relation to price.
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Chris F
Stop in for their egg rolls all the time. Never had a bad batch. So delicious! Ive heard great things about their pho, cant wait to try it.
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Felix M
Love the beef stew! Food is always fresh and consistent. Ginger chicken, lemon grass beef - few of my most favourite dishes in this place.
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Vang Pha
The Pho here is very good! The broth is just right and tastes really good... The eggrolls could be bigger, but its overall really good...
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Jaime B
Fresh, delicious, and healthy pho as well as friendly service. My favorite are the spring rolls. I could eat there every day! Love it!
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Jean Leisher
Discovered this place while trying to find a pho spot. Never disappointed. The pho is ridiculous and makes me happy every time I go.
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Cathy Nelson
My favorite Vietnamese restaurant within Dauphin, Cumberland and York counties. Great food, reasonable prices, quick service.
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A Private User
Friend got super sick eating there I onoly went there for the spring rolls anyway but now I avoid it terrified of getting ill.
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Conrad Tolosa
Probably my favorite restaurant in Harrisburg. We go here at least once a week. A lot of times the place is packed. Love it!
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CHAD DUPPSTADT
It doesnt look like much, but this is my favorite place for solid Vietnamese food. Freshly prepared food and good service!
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Jason Spangler
Very good at what they do. Standout place to go. Two, three times a week. Why not. Food is ready quickly. Cheerful staff.
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Gino Nicolosi
Love this place! Wish they were open later. Always get chicken soup and chicken spring rolls (shrimp roll sub chicken).
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Heather Clauser
Best Pho Ive had in the area and Ive tried them all. Good prices and friendly staff. I eat there at least once a week.
