Choosing pho around Pittsburgh involves more than comparing a bowl’s price. Menus distinguish eye-round steak, brisket, tendon, meatballs, chicken and vegetable options, while some noodle soups use a different noodle or broth. Reading the selected item helps a group choose meals that actually match its preferences.
This October 13, 2026 editorial shortlist compares Pho Van, Maiku Vietnamese Pho and YOYO Panda using their branded websites and menus. Pho Van leads for its clearly separated rice-noodle pho options and a distinct egg-noodle specialty. This is a practical menu comparison, not a tasting review, an exhaustive survey or an independent award. Prices are published snapshots and may change with selections and checkout charges.
1. Pho Van: distinguish rice-noodle pho from the Pittsburgh specialty
Pho Van lists 2120 Penn Avenue in the Strip District, 412-281-7999 and daily hours of 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Its linked online menu displays an 8:45 p.m. ordering close, so allow for a collection window that ends before the venue’s published closing time.
The menu lists chicken, eye-round and brisket pho starting at $18.50, shrimp pho at $19.50 and vegan pho at $17.50. The pho descriptions specify rice noodles and accompanying herbs and vegetables.
By comparison, the $19.95-plus “Pho Pittsburgh noodle soup” lists brisket, eye round, bok choy and egg noodles. That is a meaningful difference for someone selecting by noodle type. Read the full description rather than assuming every soup with “pho” in its name has identical ingredients. Our Pho Van profile links the local menu and visit information.
2. Maiku: compare individual beef cuts with the combination bowl
Maiku’s branded menu lists pho tai at $17, with eye-round steak, and pho tai–nam at $17.50, combining eye round and well-done brisket. The $19 pho dac biet adds tendon, tripe and beef meatballs to the steak and brisket combination.
Chicken pho is $16. A $17 vegetarian pho lists broccoli, cauliflower, carrot and tofu. These descriptions let diners compare the selected toppings rather than treating a more expensive combination as simply a larger version of another bowl.
The contact page identifies 1611 Penn Avenue, 412-281-8888. The menu site publishes Wednesday–Sunday hours of 11 a.m.–8 p.m., with Monday and Tuesday closed. Confirm the current service window before travelling or scheduling pickup.
3. YOYO Panda: pho alongside a wider Asian menu
YOYO Panda lists 1701 Duncan Avenue, Suite 5, Allison Park, and 412-837-1990. Published hours are 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday–Sunday; Tuesday is closed. The operator describes dine-in, takeout and catering, with a broader Chinese and Asian food selection.
Its linked menu separates Vietnamese pho from other noodle soups. Wagyu beef pho starts at $18, beef-rib pho is $23, a beef pho combination is $21 and roast-duck pho is $26. The beef combination describes eye round, tripe, shank, tendon and meatballs.
Taiwanese beef noodle soup appears separately, starting at $17.50. For a group ordering across sections, compare the complete dish and included ingredients. Discuss broth, toppings and any dietary requirements directly with staff, then confirm the selected location, final price and pickup or dining arrangements.