Phong Lan Restaurant

Vietnamese Restaurant
216 8th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, United States +1 319-365-5784
(548 Reviews)

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Description

Phong Lan Restaurant is located at 216 8th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, a Vietnamese restaurant known for its popular dishes such as Pho DAC Biet, Spring Roll, Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce, Pho Vegetable, and Cha Gio Egg Rolls. With 548 user reviews, this restaurant experiences peak wait times on Tuesdays from 12:30 PM to 8:00 PM, which can be up to 15 minutes. On other days like Wednesday through Sunday, wait times are generally non-existent, making it easier to enjoy the wide range of Vietnamese cuisine they offer. The focus here clearly centers on traditional Vietnamese flavors that draw a steady crowd, especially during the busy lunch and dinner period on Tuesdays.

Amenities

  • Identifies as women-owned
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Fast service
  • Great tea selection
  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Alcohol
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Table service
  • Restroom
  • Cozy
  • Family-friendly
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • On-site parking
  • Parking

FAQs

(1) What are the opening hours of Phong Lan Restaurant?

The opening hours at Phong Lan Restaurant are Monday - Saturday (11:00 AM - 09:00 PM), Sunday (Closed), making it easy to plan your visit around your day.

(2) Where is Phong Lan Restaurant located?

Phong Lan Restaurant is located at 216 8th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, United States, making it easy to find whether you're a local or just visiting.

(3) How can I contact or make a reservation at Phong Lan Restaurant?

To get in touch with Phong Lan Restaurant or reserve a table, you can call +1 319-365-5784.

(4) When is the best time to visit Phong Lan Restaurant?

For those who prefer a quieter dining experience, Wednesday are ideal. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday are still comfortable, just a bit more lively.

Reviews (548)

5 Superb Reviews Out of 548 Reviews
Amazing
409
Great
88
Okay
25
Not Great
9
Terrible
17
  • Reyna Hernandez
    Feb 03, 2026 - 6:44 am

    Such a pleasant stop before/after the hospital! When we entered we were immediately greeted and seated. The place was nice and clean and the woman attended to us right away. The food was very tasty, I ordered a combination pho and my friend ordered a veggie plate. The check came at a nice time and we enjoyed the candy they had at checkout. The woman who rang us up was so sweet! We will be coming here again since I anticipate more hospital visits :)

  • Kerry Sutten
    Dec 14, 2025 - 4:32 pm

    Delicious Pho. Had the meatball pho and gave it some extra spirit with hoisin and sriracha! Lovely people and clean dining area.

  • Teresa Figallo
    Mar 17, 2026 - 3:14 pm

    We walked in having never been to ANYTHING in Cedar Rapids, before. As we parked there was a police squad car out front as the officers were grabbing their lunch. I asked them what was good and one officer said "Ask him (pointing to the other officer)... he orders here all the time!" So, I did. He recommended the 7.0 (Combination Shrimp, Chicken, and Pork fried rice) and it was delicious. I also ordered fresh spring rolls and they were yummy and managed to convert my friend (who does not like peanut sauce) and had never had spring rolls that weren't fried, to eat them and proudly exclaim she like them and would "definitely get these again". Nice people working at the restaurant, too.

  • Kylie Covey
    Jan 14, 2026 - 5:30 am

    Absolutely delicious food. If you want true Vietnamese dishes this is your spot. Not Americanized just true Vietnamese dishes.

  • John Daniels
    Mar 15, 2026 - 8:25 pm

    Great food and great service. Clean place with a very wide variety. None of us had had this kind of food and we all found something we liked on the menu. Highly recommend giving them a chance to expand your horizons.

  • abigail jacobs
    Mar 18, 2026 - 11:58 pm

    Awesome, affordable and authentic Vietnamese food! Wonderful friendly service!! Had the egg rolls, bun cha and bun thit bo. Super fresh and tasty!

  • Pete Bray
    Mar 21, 2026 - 8:54 pm

    First time trying Pho in Cedar Rapids. The kids and I have made a habit of trying Pho everywhere we travel. That has taken us across the nation to some great and unusual places and allowed us to taste some amazing food! Hundreds of bowls of Pho have been consumed as we have sought out the perfect bowl. Tonight the road brought us here. A great location that is on the quiet side of town and with easy parking. Too often, with the food scene exploding over the last 20 years, the ease and accessibility of a dining experience is not what it used to be as restaurants crave being in the glow and spotlight of the city center. Places such as this restaurant are a treasure not just for the food but also for the natural comfort that a quiet location offers. On to the meal… Service was good. We came in during off hours and had our pick of seating. The staff was attentive but allowed us time to peruse the menu, striking the perfect balance! We started with crab Rangoon which arrived quickly and was pleasantly large in size. Flavors were good with the traditional sweet dipping sauce. Timing could have been a bit better. Before we had more than a bite or two of the Rangoon, our meals were at our table. The pho was what would have been considered a large 15 years ago. It was refreshing trying not to be faced with a small sink worth of food. The flavors were good if not a little under developed. The broth specifically could use a bit of development but there was a wide selection of accoutrements for seasoning, including fish sauce. Overall a great experience. Would happily return and wander through the menu more!

  • BTNT
    Jan 30, 2026 - 7:56 am

    Good atmosphere,service was totally off,I come here with my fiancé waitress was talking with him not even asking me what I would like we did asked refill from her but she was too busy looking on her phone. Spring rolls was off but Pho soup was delicious and that’s only reason I would go with four stars.

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