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The LA Squared Vietnamese Restaurant | Our Story

Twenty-Five Years on Reily Street

Nguyen family opened The L.A. Squared on Reily Street in 2001, and Midtown Harrisburg has never stopped coming back.
A Neighborhood Kitchen

A Neighborhood Kitchen

For over two decades, Midtown Harrisburg has gathered at our tables — state workers, students, families, and regulars who've been coming since day one.
The Rebrand, The Same Soul

The Rebrand, The Same Soul

The name changed. The signature broth, the beloved dishes, and every familiar face behind the counter? All still here.
One Broth, Built Over Time

One Broth, Built Over Time

Simmered low and slow, our ginger-forward pho broth has anchored every visit since 2001 — aromatic, warming, and entirely your own to customize.
More Than Vietnamese

More Than Vietnamese

Korean bibimbap, Taiwanese noodles, Thai fried rice, crispy spring rolls — one kitchen celebrating the full breadth of Asian home cooking.
Midtown's Favorite Table

Midtown's Favorite Table

Whether you're grabbing a bánh mì on a lunch break or settling in for a bowl on a cold evening, The L.A. Squared is the neighborhood restaurant every city deserves — unpretentious, generous, and genuinely glad you're here.