Cristal No.41 is widely praised for authentic Vietnamese fare with standout pho and banh mi, generous portions and solid value. Reviewers describe the broth as rich and flavorful, with the pho often highlighted as one of the best and the banh mi as fresh, airy and well loaded with ingredients. The menu also features bun bo hue, spring rolls and vegetarian options, all at affordable prices, and the space is repeatedly described as small, cozy and unpretentious. Service is generally friendly and efficient, though a few experiences mention slower pacing when busy, and one or two notes about inconsistent dish quality. Payment methods have varied in the past with some mentions of cash only, though many recent reviews indicate card payments are accepted. Several guests mention complimentary bubble tea with certain orders and a welcoming team that makes the visit feel like a good value and a hidden gem. All in all, Cristal No.41 comes across as a dependable, budget friendly spot for comforting Vietnamese staples that draws repeat visits.
Ordered the egg noodles with chicken soup. Positive is it was really delicious. The big negative is they put too much msg or salt. I only drank about 1/4 of the broth & about an hour later was so thirsty I had to drink over a litre of liquid.
Excellent spot with great Pho, rice noodles are gluten free for all soups. Banh Mi was excellent,my friend got 2! The spicy level was great, & the chili was actually spicy (unlike most other spots nearby). The Ban Bo Hue was delicious with a lot of meat. Service was a bit slow but food came quickly.
Jan 4, 2026
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Small space, but the bahn mi is terrific & me & my friends got the bahn mi jambon deal two days in a row. The pho was also great & would recommend for anyone looking for affordable & authentic Vietnamese food
Dec 30, 2025
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