Pho Lena East

Reviews

• JH

  Jessica Hannah

  2 days ago
  5.0
  They catered an event for my work and the food was incredible. I have been craving it ever sinse. I haven't been able to make it over there since they opened up but I plan on going this Saturday. The meat was juicy and flavorful, the vinegar based slaw was different and refreshing and the banana pudding was so good I tried to replicate it at home but wasn't able to get the same creamy and light flavor. I can't wait to go this weekend
• LM

  Logan Mead-Wright

  2 days ago
  5.0
  Went with my Sister and we shared a bunch of things. Ribs were flavorful and tender. My sister made the comment that she liked that the ribs and brisket were so good on their own they didn’t need sauces, but the sauces were so good you had to have some added. Place was super clean and staff was very welcoming. Overall a great experience and really good BBQ.
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  Conner Hilbern

  Oct 13, 2025
  2.0
  To start: I'm incredibly excited for more BBQ options. I grew up in the south eating Oklahoma and Texas style BBQ. It's safe to say I've had my fair share. I've missed BBQ since I moved up here. Unfortunately I'm not sure this joint deserves the moniker "Texas-style". I ordered quite a bit for my first time as I wanted to get a good feeling of a fair amount of the menu. The meats --- Brisket - Sliced is the only option it seems, it's dry. Far too dry. It was also lukewarm by the time I got to my table. I would give these a fair grade if a buddy of mine made it, but for a restaurant, this was poor. Ribs - these are St Louis style ribs, they are chewy, not tender, they don't slide off the bone, the seasoning was good but nothing special. It got stuck in my teeth quite a bit from the stringy chewy meat. These were okay Pulled pork - truly bad. Like seriously do not order this. It was COLD stringy (honestly it was a tangle of very long very thin stranded meat, more like eating noodles than pulled pork) it did not taste good and it was very oxidized like it had been sitting out for too long. Sides ----- Okra - this may be called okra on the menu and there may be okra inside of these but this is not "Fries Okra" I'm sorry. This was very poor. They weren't fully cooked through, and the batter was the strangest concoction. Frozen okra from the store is better than this. Mac and cheese - this was good, it has a thick creamy consistency and decent flavor. Nice and hot temperature, overall "good" Cowboy beans - this was also surprisingly good. I was worried it was too many things in a complicated bowl. One critique is that you really should add some chopped brisket with smaller pieces rather than the 2 half inch chunks I had in my entire bowl. Better dispersion of the meat would have made this side very good. Cornbread - it's tough. I think they said it's a jalapeño cornbread but you can't really taste it. This wasn't quite hard as a brick, but it was close. Poor Apple cobbler - this was bad. Truly bad. It was overly sweet. I don't have a great palete, but It tastes like I had a mouthful of honey with a hint of apple. It has the consistency of mashed potatoes. The breading on this was not crispy, not flaky, just mush. Extremely poor. I really want this to be a restaurant I frequent. I LOVE good BBQ, but I'm really sorry to say this is not good BBQ. The last thing I want to touch on is price. My FAVORITE championship BBQ restaurant in the world is literally half this price. I understand it's logistically more expensive to have a restaurant here than it is in Oklahoma or Texas, but in Oklahoma I'm paying $25 for twice the amount of food, as compared to the $31 single meat brisket platter... Oh and the sauces were okay, unique but not great. I'm very sorry to say, 2-stars.
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  April Harper

  Oct 12, 2025
  1.0
  My honest opinion of the food I ate and experience. I had the beef brisket 1/2lb, collard greens, mac n cheese, & peach cobbler. My husband had 1/2 rack of ribs, & the potatoe salad The brisket was weighed and cut in front of me which I didnt really care for as it took away from the experience itself and just didnt think that is a great idea to do. The brisket didnt have flavor and was to fatty n under cooked, the greens were too hard and no flavor, the mac n cheese was so unflavorful and way too much creamy cheese, the peach cobbler was too mushy, the potatoe salad was good and definitely the corn bread muffins, the ribs were under cooked and flavorless. The seating was good considering the long lines and the amount of people eating in. The prices for sides and food was a bit too high for me. I think this was a one and done for me.
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  Dan Mitchell

  Oct 6, 2025
  5.0
  Arctic Smokehouse BBQ—this place is the real deal! Having just opened its doors, it's already serving up some of the best smoked meats I've had in a long time. They've absolutely nailed the true essence of low-and-slow barbecue. ​The Meats: Pure Perfection ​I ordered a platter to sample a few things, and everything was stellar. The brisket is a must-try. It boasts a beautiful, dark-red smoke ring, and it's so tender it practically melts in your mouth—no knife needed. The flavor is smoky, rich, and perfectly seasoned with a simple yet effective rub that lets the quality of the meat shine through. The pulled pork is equally fantastic, moist, and smoky, and it pairs perfectly with their tangy vinegar-based sauce (though honestly, it's good enough to eat plain). The ribs? They have that ideal "tug" that any BBQ purist will appreciate. They're meaty, flavorful, and fall off the bone just enough. ​Sides and Atmosphere ​While the meat is the star, the sides are far from an afterthought. The creamy mac and cheese is exactly what you crave, and the collard greens have a nice, smoky depth without being overly sweet. The restaurant itself has a fantastic, unpretentious, and casual vibe—it smells incredible from the moment you walk in. The staff are friendly, clearly passionate about what they're serving, and happy to offer recommendations. ​The Verdict ​If you're looking for authentic, top-tier barbecue, look no further. Arctic Smokehouse BBQ is not just a great new spot; it's a serious contender for the best BBQ in the area. Service is a little slow, but they just open and there's a huge learning curve. Get there early because they often sellout.This is a smashing debut, and I can't wait to go back for more. Highly recommended! ​