A Google User

First time trying this restaurant and it was so good!!! For me, pho is usually a hit or miss when it comes to whether or not I like it and this placed was a hit. I had the P4 (Tai Bo Vien), rare steak and meatballs. Service was good, food comes out pretty quickly and the atmosphere is quaint. I’ll definitely come here again.

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WR E

PHO is delicious. Their broth is one of the best I have ever tasted in the area so far. The flavors are robust and makes you want to keep eating. Spring Rolls were good as well. Green Thai tea is good and not overwhelmingly sweet. Service is OK. The restaurant is humid and AC isn't utilized properly.

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We were looking for a new pho place to experience after reading some reviews we decided to give this place a try. Love the location & the customer service was great!! I ordered the chicken pho, my daughter ordered the tofu pho. She really enjoyed hers but I didn’t care for the noodles they used. They were thick and hard to break up in the bowl. I enjoy the thinner noodles usually used in pho. The broth was good but not the best I’ve had. We started with 3 appetizers, got 1 free for spending over $50 LOVED that. The firecracker shrimp 10/10, the chicken egg rolls 6/10 and the dumplings 10/10. We also ordered a fresh juice Red Juice, delicious. 10/10 red beet, orange, apple, celery, carrot & lemon. The atmosphere is modern and clean. Customer service 10/10 very friendly and helpful once we told them it was our first time here. We probably won’t return only because I didn’t like the noodles used in the pho but super happy we tried them out and wish them the best of luck.

BM

Went a few weeks ago and tried their shrimp pho but it was underwhelming compared to others I've tried. The chicken broth feels less tasty than beef broth so that makes a huge difference. The prices are also higher than other local nearby pho places so it was alright, likes it but it doesn't beat my top favorite spot

Hyoshawn

Super clean pho broth I honestly enjoyed the pho even though the portions are a little small the quality is really good. I would honestly like it if it was a little bit more as you do pay more than most pho restaurants. They only have two sizes and the regular size is almost like a children portion so I don’t recommend that if you’re an adult.

Coraline

Great find! We enjoyed our food and drinks for the most part. The dumplings weren't the best though. Clean restaurant with a fun vibe. Friendly service with little wait time. The only real negative is the parking is not the easiest to come by. We will visit again.

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Food: 4 stars Service: 1 star Atmosphere: 1 star I came here for dinner around 7:30 pm. The patio was pretty packed, but the dining room was nearly empty with plenty of open seating. Unfortunately, the person who took our order at the counter showed zero customer service skills, no smile, no thank you, and didn’t even ask what size we wanted for our meal. We ordered a vermicelli bowl with pork and shrimp, shrimp spring rolls, and a chicken pho (ordered dark meat but received white meats, had to ask for remake). The total came to about $40, which felt overpriced for what we received. The food was fresh, my fiancé enjoyed his bowl, but the chicken pho was bland to me. By the time we left around 8 pm, a group of about five employees were gathered behind the counter chatting, while both the dining room and patio still had dirty tables and dishes. Yet again, no “bye thank you have a great night” when guests leaving. It’s disappointing to see high labor costs paired with poor deployment and lack of attention to guests. I genuinely want to support local businesses, but with mid-level food quality, high prices, and poor customer service, I wouldn’t come back.

J R

Great thay they stay open later then most pho lications. Regular downtown parking. No real service, wasnt welcomed in. The cleaning staff was way more pleasant then the counter staff. Food was ok. Not great. Above price compared to other locations but I was allowed to dine in with 30 mins to close then rushed out. Not my 1st or 5th choice but it made do.

N W

The restaurant is beautiful but I paid $12 for a Lemongrass BahnMi half the size of a traditional one priced similarly and less stale. Waited 20 minutes to take to-go while others 5-10 minutes after me were getting fried foods long before me. A sandwich should not take this long and be this small.

Dericia Taylor

First of all my dark meat was a bit rubbery like it was re- warmed. The broth alone did have as much flavor. The A/C was out!! That turned my pho dining experience. The restaurant was dirty like needed a clean sweep. I sweated to eat my dinner....

Sydney

Disappointed with the portion size for takeout. I ordered a Large Pho Tai and received a very small portion of noodles in the bowl (see photos attached). I can’t imagine what a Regular portion size is if this is the large size! Paid $15.25 for a large pho and probably the most expensive I’ve paid for pho for what I got. Extremely disappointed.

Ancient Rose Water

Ordered spring rolls and a fresh juice for a quick bite like I've done plenty of times...they were SAD, not big or filling at all. Just two skinny, fllimsy ones with a cost that didn't match the portions. The peanut sauce is watered down, and very little is given to enjoy for both spring rolls, I know seems like a long complaint for an appetizer, but that's the point why screw up a very simple traditional dish? Juice was good. I'm sure theres plenty delicious dishes served here, and im curious to explore more on the menu, it's just difficult to want to return when they skimp out on your favorite snack...all while over pricing it

P Nicole Kelly

After some tummy troubles, I decided a big bowl of pho sounded great! But, leaving my job on the North side and driving to my fave spot in Chinatown at 5pm, was NOT in the plan. I hit Google and came across this spot that was located in the Heights. On the way home -- perfect! The restaurant shares a lot with another business and front door parking is quite limited (I'm sure there's more either on the side or in the back). Lucky for me, I found the one remaining space at the front door. Walking in, it was quite nice, I was surprised to find it had a bar. I spotted Don Julio 1942, Clase Azul and Grey Goose. I was mentally settling in for what I thought would be a great experience. I make my way to the register and place my order: two sodas, egg rolls, large bowl with raw steak and tendon, and extra noodles on the side. Condiments are on a separate bar and they the usual setup, but no chili oil. It wasn't a big deal, I've made it work with just hoisin and sriracha before. I took my seat and waited for the food. My egg rolls came first, of course. They were hot, flavorful and not bad at all. Then, the pho came. 🫠 Anyone who knows anything about pho is aware that it's a monumental task to create the real deal. And, in honor of the star (the broth) it's customary to take a few sips with nothing added; no veggies, no sauces and no spices. I dipped my spoon into the soup and -- tragedy. My shoulders sank, and I immediately felt my brow involuntarily furrow, "What the?!?" All I could taste was cinnamon. Not star anise. Not cardamom. Not cloves. Now, I'm sure you're thinking, 'Well, isn't it supposed to taste like cinnamon?', and the answer is, "Yes!" But it's also supposed to taste like all of the other things I mentioned. There was none of that. After realizing that there wasn't much to be done about anything, I went for the Hail Mary and added hoisin and sriracha. Use of the veggies was NEVER an option, so don't even go there! At the end of it all, I ended up with meat, noodles and broth. 😒 To my chagrin, the hoisin and sriracha actually made it a bit worse, so I decided to not take in so much broth and eat the meat. Nope! The tendon was tough and kind of gristly, not like the tender and almost silky tendon that I've gotten at every other the restaurant I visited. Then, the rare steak was in two massive balls that I had to kind of finagle with my chopsticks, and swirl around the bowl, to separate them. In the end, the steak was okay, or just wasn't enough to carry a massive bowl if pho. Finally, I tried just eating the noodles. But, flag on the play! The extra side of noodles I ordered came in a bowl with no broth. We know what happens when thin pasta hits room temperature (or cooler). It solidifies and turns into a ball of yarn, right? Well, that ball of yarn threw off the temp and texture of the whole bowl. And, after about six or seven bites, I'd had all I could take. I decided to leave. So, to recap, for $38 (you read that right), I got: a large bowl of cinnamon-heavy pho with gristly tendon pieces, wilted/dried-out veggies, mediocre beef, two Mexican Cokes and some decent egg rolls. SIDENOTE (you knew it was coming): I write reviews because I rely on reviews! It's important that I say that because this dish, in particular, holds a special place in my heart and I take its preparation very seriously. With that being said, I'm just one person! Just because I didn't like it, doesn't mean you won't. And, for those who are saying I should've gotten my money back -- a refund isn't the point! The point is a dining experience that hopefully meets my expectations. Whether it does or it doesn't I chose tell you what I thought about it. We all take a risk when we eat out. Even the restaurants we frequent or visit on a daily basis can disappoint us. This was my first time here and I am sharing my first time experience with others who may one day decide to give it a try! ~ p

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