I expected more.. after the banh mi we had from co ut - we thought their pho location would be just as good. Unfortunately, that is not the case. We all got a different item and everything was lackluster. Maybe it is because we are from socal where they have the best Vietnamese food.. but we were all left wanting more and unimpressed. Just go ahead and turn back around and head a couple blocks to their banh mi location. read more

huge array of authentic and affordable vietnamese food. what you see is what you get here. the restaurant is simple but spacious. nothing fancy, no bells and whistles. you're ushered in by a vietnamese host, who thankfully speaks vietnamese as well. the menu is vast--and is adorned with photos of every dish it offers in the back for people who are visual learners. we ordered: bun bo hue: this was decent. what i appreciate was the giant chunks of pork trotters that brought me back to the nostalgia of my adolescence, gnawing on the meat and cartilage while my mom watched me wolf down her soup. however, the broth itself was rather lackluster. i wanted there to be more of a clear spicy and tanginess. this soup was rather one dimensional. the blood cubes were inoffensive enough that for once i was able to not only try, but eat them all. banh xeo: the portion is huge. you can order two but that would be complete overkill if you weren't sharing it in a family setting. my girlfriend enjoyed it: super crunchy, and filled to the brim. hu tieu: boyfriend scarfed this down rather quickly and had nothing but good to say about it. they ran out of pandan soymilk and the salty soda, to my disappointment. the staff here are pretty nice, speak vietnamese, and make you feel like one of them, which i really appreciate. they have that classic homeland dgaf attitude, which made me feel comfortable due to the lack of excessive niceties. this place feels more like vietnamese food for vietnamese people wanting vietnamese food. the depth of the dishes wasn't great--they barely hit the spot in relieving the itch, but the prices are rather hard to beat. i think banh anh em still has my heart, but i will continue looking for a spot that might be a tad more costly but has a more powerful impact on me. read more

This place brings me comfort when I'm missing home. There was Vietnamese music playing, some that I grew up listening to. It was also nice hearing the staff speak Vietnamese. It felt so homey. The Pho Bo Co Ut was good. I'll probably keep coming back to try different dishes from their menu. read more

Kitchen Co Ut - Pho Bo Co Ut - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Turns out the price to not shit your pants is $14.50. On the D train, I was met with the sudden urge to expel myself and the closest restaurant at the next stop was Kitchen Co Ut. First things first: bathroom is an 8/10. Clean, spacious, not deathly cold, but no frills. I like my bathrooms with decorations. Honestly, the food was ok. I wasn't expecting much but I was curious considering their rapid expansion. I'd say they get points for having less conventional items on the menu for more adventurous crowds. I should've ordered the Bo Ne (Vietnamese Breakfast Meat Platter) or Cari Ga Curry Chicken). But their bread and butter is the chokehold they have on NYC on Vietnamese Deli meats. Some highlights are the Banh Bot Loc and that pandan honeycomb thing. If you like jelly desserts, try their Che Ba Mau; it's a milky sweet drink with different kinds of jelly. I had the banh bot loc (Tapioca Shrimp fumplings) and it's.... aight. Too much tapioca to filling but they're also the only place in NY that reliably has that so... they're my only fix for now. read more

I had a craving for bún mắm (noodle soup in a fermented fish broth) and happened to be at their sister spot, Bánh Mì Cô Út, when a friend and I were talking about it. One of the staff overheard us and told us Kitchen will be serving it as a special that very weekend. We made a plan to go and we all ordered the same exact same thing. While the broth wasn't as fermented as I liked, the dish was good and satisfied my craving. Will be back to try other items on the menu read more

Kitchen Co Ut - Weekend special: bún mắm - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

I am more of a standard Vietnamese food fan like pho and banh mi, pork chop, etc. when it comes to Vietnamese food but decided to try some new things but was not impressed. Was not crazy about the steamed tapioca dumplings and the specialty noodle soup with soup on side. Did enjoy the fried spring rolls and grilled pork. Sister banh mi restaurant on Elizabeth Street great though! Stick .with standards and should be fine read more

Ordered Bang canh Cua (carb meat in noodle soup) and I got something totally disaster! Unable to eat at all! read more

Kitchen Co Ut - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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First time trying this place since it was getting cold and I wanted some soupy noodles! Coming from LA and Virginia, I didn't have super high expectations for NYC viet food, but I'm glad this place subdued my cravings! Started off with their egg rolls which were fried nicely with a strong black pepper flavor (vs prior ones I've had were more white pepper). Appreciated the good ratio of pork to veggies (earwood mushrooms, taro) to vermicelli. My go-to Bo Kho with egg noodles was solid with a fragrant and savory broth. I liked how the lemongrass flavors were prominent, although I wish they had more green onions. The beef pieces were SUPER tender and they give a good amount! Egg noodles were cooked nicely and close to al dente. Don't let my photo fool you because they gave me a lot of noodles and beef!! The beef pho is pretty decent. The broth was on the saltier side and had a decent beef bone flavor but could have been even stronger. The noodles, beef slices, meatballs, and tripe were good. Good amount of bean sprouts for the table, but wish they gave us more basil. As a mom and pop shop, I felt like it was clean with good amount of seating. Service was good and food came promptly. read more

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Came for a piping hot bowl of pho after a weekend trip away, and this was exactly what I needed.The pho here is delicious - the broth is super clear but incredibly rich and flavorful. Toppings are plentiful & noodle portions were just right. The menu looks to be rather extensive, so I'm very much looking forward to coming back to try their other items. I had a sip of my friend's bun bo hue broth and it was quite tasty as well! Cash and card are both accepted. Service is fast & not overbearing. read more

Kitchen Co Ut - Pho Bo Co Ut - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Kitchen Co Ut might just be my new go-to Pho spot. I was able to trie the Vietnamese coffee, spring rolls, Bánh khọt (mini savory pancakes), beef pho, and grilled pork over vermicelli. My favorites were the coffee, Bánh khọt, and pho! The pho broth was a highlight and didn't need to be seasoned with hoisin sauce. The coffee was the best Vietnamese coffee I've had in my recent memory and was strong with the right amount of sweetness. The Bánh khọt was the sleeper hit being crispy and delicate and perfectly paired with fresh greens. read more

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My fav Viet restaurant in the city! Their banh xeo is the best I've had. It stays super crispy and the nuoc mam is spot on, not diluted like most other places. The banh xeo is so good I keep getting it and so haven't tried many other dishes. The others I have are the bo kho, bun cha, and regular bun which have all been tasty. I've also had the banh khot which is just like banh xeo in a different form. Their version is the cup-like kind with more batter so mushy, but absorbs the nuoc mam well. I am Viet and grew up on Viet cooking. read more

I have been on a bit of a phõ bender the last 18 months, systematically visiting as many NYC pho spots as possible. This place has the most dense, flavorful pho broth of any place I've eaten so far (at least 15 of them)! It's obviously made from copious beef bones and simmer for a looooong time. read more

Kitchen Co Ut - Pho Bo CÔ ÚT - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Honestly one of the best pho spots I've had before! The broth is so different compared to other pho spots in Chinatown. I love that this one tastes so flavorful and sweet. They also add in a meatball which is nice because it adds a good crunch. The noodles are soft and mix in perfectly with the soup. The spring rolls are crispy and flavorful as well. Sometimes it feels super warm in here and there is only one bathroom which usually has a queue of people waiting. However, I would keep coming back because the pho is that good and the employees are really sweet. There is a lot of seating and the restaurant feels spacious and not overcrowded. read more

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LOVE this place. i am a regular here and every time i try a new entree and i am impressed! I usually steer clear of non homemade vietnamese cuisine but this place has BLOWN ME AWAY every time. However, i would skip the apps and desserts. I've tried a handful of both their apps and desserts and have been disappointed with almost every one. Their app salads and cassava cake isn't bad but don't think it would reorder it. Their entrees are the star of the show here and the serving size is huge! a few of my favorites are the bun cha and hu tieu Service is always amazing and the interior is so modern and chic! I would return a hundred times over! read more

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As you can tell from my check-ins, Kitchen Co Ut still remains one of my most frequented places for a warm bowl of noodle soup. However, this is a review update as I used to be a fan of the Hu Tieu Nam Vang with soup on the side but now I find myself ordering the dish with soup inside a lot more often. The broth is a clear, savory, and slightly sweet broth that perfectly balances out the thin chewy rice noodles. The broth is addicting and it feels like a warm hug every time I take a sip. Definitely give it a try! read more

The menu has expanded since my last review and Co Ut's authentic quality has remained top notch. I've returned a couple times in the last couple months and I have nothing but praises. Absolutely love everything I've ordered from here and love its no frills, unpretentious vibe. There are lots of good (but overpriced) "modern Viet" restaurants in the city but this is where you go if you want mom or grandma's cooking. From the bo ne (viet steak & eggs) to the banh xeo that we had this weekend - so delicious. They even have the DIY summer roll platters which I looove. We got the nem nuong (grilled pork sausage) and it was so good. Hands down my top go-to Viet restaurant in the city. read more

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Really authentic and delicious place with big portions. Loved my dish and would recommend the menu that has so many photos of each dish. Diverse menu too. read more

Kitchen Co Ut - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Food is pretty good. Portions are huge compared to today's serving portion, which is always nice. We ordered 2 noodles soups in a cold night, bith were really yummy. Service was ok. Our waitress was new and in training. She was trying, but missing a smile. Place is bigger than I thought, nice and clean. I'll be coming back. read more

Enjoyable Vietnamese food in heart of Chinatown. I personally loved the deep fried spring rolls and dry noodles with beef. We also tried the Banh Bot Loc which are tapioca dumplings with shrimp. Very chewy, one of their signature dishes. Really hits the spot without feeling like a super heavy meal. There were many other items on the menu I'd like to try and will come back to do so. Service was very quick and friendly. We came on weekend for lunch and had no issues getting a table, though it quickly filled up right after we sat down. The place is very clean - you can tell it's new. read more

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Finally a viet spot that is worth revisiting. Majority of the staff are young viet kids that are still learning how to become better at serving. Empty plates/bowls were left on the table as they brought out more dishes, etc. Food took some time to come out but they did came out hot. Highly recommend the bo ne (sizzling beef w eggs and pate), though we had to wait a few mins for the banh mi (bread) to come out once the beef stopped sizzling lol. Cha gio was spot on, crunchy and yummy. Banh khot was good but no shrimps? Got the hu tieu (dried version), the noodles lacked in flavors but the broth saved it. I ended up pouring the broth into the noodles to eat (defeats the purpose of dried hu tieu) but it was quite good after adding the broth in. Definitely will be back to try other dishes. read more

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I really enjoyed my experience here. The food was extremely good, great service. I will be back!

Kitchen Co Ut is a solid option for Vietnamese food in Manhattan. I went on a Friday afternoon, and there were plenty of open tables. I felt that the service was good -- the servers would refill my water and take away dishes as finished. As for the food, I got a Bun Bo Hue. I thought it was good, but it wasn't the best Bun Bo Hue I've had before. The price of items all around were pretty average, so that was good. read more

Kitchen Co Ut - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Great menu with a lot of selections! I have been here at least twice already, and have been satisfied. You don't need a reservation, you can just walk in and be seated. There has never been a wait. If you like Vietnamese coffee, I recommend you try it here! It is super good, I even took one to go to have it the next morning. Service is quick and staff is nice. Definitely will come back! read more

Kitchen Co Ut - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

I had high expectations because this was a recommendation from a friend. However, of the two things I ordered, one was a hit and one was a miss. Hu Tiu Nam Vang - I actually really enjoyed this house special. The sauce they poured on the noodles really gave it a unique flavor. Once you pour the soup, it melds well together. The innards toppings are pretty common, and more of an acquired taste. Com Tam Suon Bi Cha - Disappointed because the grilled pork wasn't tasty and it was dry. I have had way better grilled pork over rice at our nearby restaurants.I read more

Kitchen Co Ut - Com Tam Suon Bi Cha - grilled pork chop over rice - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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A great restaurant that spun out from Banh Mi Co Ut (my favorite Manhattan banh mi spot). Get the banh bot loc (tapioca dumplings stuffed with shrimp and pork) and banh xeo (crispy stuffed rice pancake) to share. Be sure to check out their weekly specials! Their bun bo hue was also great, though I would've preferred it to be a bit spicier. We got there as soon as it opened on Sunday, and by noon almost all the tables were filled. read more

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This place had been popped up on my social media for a while and wanted to try. The food is good but nothing stood out for me. I do like the variety of the food from different region of Vietnam. I had the central Vietnam pho with pork Trotter, the flavor is good but there's not a lot of noodle inside which is a little disappointing I ended up not very full after the meal. Banh Bot Loc is my favorite, texture is a bit chewy like the shrimp dumplings in dim sum. And inside is flavorful with dry shrimp. Spring rolls are very crispy. Service is good. the space is very clean. read more

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This is my second time getting delivery from here. I got pho the last time, which was okay. And this time, I got the vermicelli bowl that came with bbq lemongrass pork and spring roll along with shrimp summer roll. Wish the fish sauce was a bit sweeter, but overall enjoyed the meal, esp the shrimp summer roll. The delivery was prompt and followed instructions. Would most likely continue ordering from here and try the other dishes. read more

We went for an early dinner. Service was efficient. The restaurant is attractive and reasonably comfortable and thankfully not too noisy.I had the fresh spring rolls and Bo Nuong La Lot- a complicated dish of beef wrapped in betel leaf . My wife had Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio- a pork dish. They serve beer and wine. I finished with a cold Vietnamese coffee. My wife had a mango smoothie. The food was consistently good and came out quickly which was good because I was hungry and tired.The neighborhood is interesting. It's the old once Jewish Lower East Side now basically an extension of Chinatown. I remember that years ago the area had a dangerous feel to it. Now it seems " alive". I'd like to explore further. read more

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I was really excited to try here, but I felt like the food fell short of my expectations. But to start on a good note, I highly recommend getting the hu tieu nam vang (dry/soup on the side). Their hu tieu was one of the more generous servings I've ever had. The soup was a little richer (in a good way) than what I'm normally used and their sauce in the noodle was so flavorful. They loaded it with a lottttt of protein too, so if I were to come back, I'd absolutely order this again. My friends opted for the com tam (broken rice), bun Bo hue and banh canh cua. The broken rice actually looks pretty good and they also loaded it with protein. The banh canh cuas broth was lighter and thinner than the saucy broth I'm normally used to; flavor was there but also felt like they skimped out on the fillings. I was most disappointed with the bun bo hue. The bun bo hue lacked the heat and spiciness and also all the lemongrass components it's known for; honestly tasted like a heavy and salty pho instead . We ordered the banh bot lac (tapioca dumpling) to share as a table and they were good. A little expensive for 5 pieces but I think they were tasty. Honestly, this place is more of. 3.5/5. Some of their dishes were great and they had a lot of dishes that most viet places in nyc don't offer, but a lot of them were also lacking in flavor and depth. read more

Kitchen Co Ut - Hu Tiu Nam Vang - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

So many veggie options and vegan fish sauce. The veggie noodle soup was tasty with soft turnips and lots of mushrooms, tofu and faux meat. Highly recommend! read more

As a Vietnamese Cali native, I'm always on the lookout for authentic Vietnamese food in the city and this place might just be it! The pho broth was flavorful yet light. You can tell they really took the time to build the flavor. Quite affordable as well. Service was fast and there are a moderate amount of tables inside. Will definitely be coming back for my future pho cravings! read more

Kitchen Co Ut - Pho beef - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Didn't try the pho, but the food is really good! And the people even nicer. We came on a rainy Friday night around 7PM, it was definitely packed but still managed to get seats. Our waiter spent a lot of time going over the specials of the night. He struggled a bit with his English but we had no issue understanding him and he was such an enthusiastic waiter! So cute. As the night wore on, we talked and laughed, had already finished our food eons ago, but no one rushed us to pay our bill. It was right before closing that they finally placed the bill on our table, and we realized we were the last ones remaining in the restaurant! We quickly paid and left, it was 10PM, and immediately as we exited the front door, they closed the gates. They'd stayed open beyond their posted hours, and not once did they rush us out! Made us more appreciative of the dining experience. 2/3 of the dishes ordered were spectacular! All items were from the specials menu except for the noodle dish that the waiter specifically told us about. THAT one, you can skip haha. Nem Nuong $26.50: grilled vietnamese pork sauce. Wahhh so flavorful and juicy! Loved loved this dish. It's pretty simple, comes with six skewers, and you turn it into spring rolls yourself. The grill is so smoky and delicious. I would definitely order this again or try their other grilled meat skewers. Bo Ne $21: a super flavorful ribeye with sunny egg, pate, and baguette. The ribeye is pretty fatty, so is the oily sauce, but it was soooo good when you rip off the pieces of baguette to dip it in the meat juices and their homemade pate. We licked this plate clean! I just love Kitchen Co Ut's flavors in general for the meat dishes. Yummm Special of the Night: there was no menu for this item so I'm not sure what it's called but it was a seafood noodle soup. The waiter described it as similar to the bun rieu but without the pork blood and crab. This was one that we didn't like at all, as it was way too seafoody (in a bad way) for us. They had these really oceany snail meat (I think it was snail meat??), a pork knuckle, some tofu, a little bit of pork. Just so pungent yikes After having a taste of their flavors, will definitely be back to try more things, and maybe finally try their pho haha. I've also had their banh mi's before and thought they were decent, just on the smaller side. read more

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Overall, thought everything was pretty delicious. It wasn't hard to get a seat at 12:30 pm on a Sunday. The decor is modern. I would definitely come back here to try other items. Banh Bot Loc - tapioca dumplings. I saw so many pictures on yelp and haven't had this before, so I wanted to try this. However, I didn't think it was anything out of the ordinary, so I wouldn't get this next time. Hu Tiu Nam Vang - house special , southern style Vietnamese noodles with all sorts of muscle , liver, tongue and meats. I got the broth on the side as recommended. The noodles were very thin and flavored. The broth was sweet and different from the traditional pho broth. I really liked the noodles and the broth. I didn't like the pig heart muscle meat, but that is just me. Bun Thit Nuong - grilled bbq pork over lemongrass. Really delicious. The pork chop is flavored differently from the pork chop in the broken rice (Com Tam Suon Bi Cha). I think this pork chop tastes better than the one in the broken rice dish. Definitely a return for me to try other things. My only gripe is that there is one bathroom and I had to wait for it every single time. read more

Kitchen Co Ut - Hu Tiu Nam Vang - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Sister to Bánh Mì Cô Út on Elizabeth St is Kitchen Cô Út on Chrystie, a casual Vietnamese restaurant in the LES serving authentic bowls of phở and other hard-to-find Vietnamese dishes and desserts like bún bò huế, bún riêu, bánh bột lọc, bánh da lợn, chè bắp, and more. We came as a party of three on a Saturday afternoon and ordered their Bún Bò Huế, Gà Nướng Sả (Lemongrass Grilled Chicken), Chả Giò (Fried Spring Rolls), and Bánh Da Lợn (Pandan Steamed Layer Cake). The restaurant itself was dimly lit with a charming, rustic ambiance that exuded warmth. The service was equally welcoming and attentive, and our food arrived at the table quickly. Starting with the Gà Nướng Sả, the chicken was incredibly tender and well-marinated with lemongrass and other spices. The Chả Giò was perfectly prepared too, with a crispy, golden-brown exterior that gave way to a flavorful mixed pork and vegetable interior. I didn't sample the Bánh Da Lợn myself, but my partner finished it all, so think what you will. Sadly, the Bún Bò Huế was disappointing. It wasn't terrible per se, but it lacked all the heat and spice that it's well known for. Furthermore, the noodle portion was small, and the brisket and pork blood curd were both incredibly dry. Thankfully, the pork knuckle was tasty. Would I return? Yes, but not for the Bún Bò Huế. I definitely hope to try some of their other desserts like the thạch rau câu lá dứa (coconut pandan jelly) the next time around! read more

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Must try: Hu Tieu Nam Vang! Why: Wow, what a mouthful of incredible flavors! The noodles were amazing and had a unique taste I've never had before - cooked in some sort of yummy sauce! Loved the pork, shrimp, and quail egg. I recommend getting the soup on the side for a special dining experience and to really enjoy all the flavors. I've not had Hu Tieu Nam Vang in NYC so this was such a treat! I've had this dish many times in CA and didn't realize how much miss this dish until now! We also got the Goi Cuon (summer rolls), Goi Du Du (papaya salad with beef), and Xiu Mai (meatballs in tomato sauce). All were great appetizers to share! Notes: Spacious indoor dining that was clean and had beautiful artwork of Vietnam landscape on the walls. Workers were friendly and helpful. There was one bathroom in the middle of restaurant, which was clean. Can't wait to try other dishes like Bun Bo Hue. Also, I know I'll crave the Hu Tieu Nam Vang so I'll definitely be coming back soon! read more

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I've only been once so far but was mightily impressed by the broth in the tapioca noodle soup in starchy broth with shrimp, crab meat, sliced pork, pork knuckle and pork blood curd, cilantro and scalion. Very rich with a complex seafood flavor. So why not five stars? Most generally, the lack of meat. Specifically, the limited amount of-- dry--meat in the sliced pork and 2 pork knuckles. The two shrimp were small and the crab meat just small nibs. There were two small cubes of the pork blood curd--which did have great flavor and texture. Also, the ample tapioca noodles were a bit overcooked, lacking the springy texture I expect. That said, I will definitely be going back to try out the variety of interesting dishes and update this review. read more

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Food 10/10 Decent number of selections, and it has a lot more options than just pho. All the food on the menu has a picture as well, which made it so much easier to choose Service: 10/10 I went with a group of 8 and we were seated as soon as we arrived. The food arrived at a reasonable time as well especially considering we have a big group of Ambiance: 10/10 Pretty clean, nice and spacious considering it's in Chinatown. Would definitely come back read more

Kitchen Co Ut - No 29! - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Coming here on Lunars New Year was hectic and busy as expected. I called in advance to place my name down for a 30 min wait, which turned out to be way over an hour. As we were seated for a table of 5, the tables were not properly aligned straight next to each other. One was pushed way out further than the other bc there was a wall that sticks out. Also, come to find out, the table was an additional set up to the original layout. We've ordered several dishes from appetizers to entrées to dessert. Some entrees came way before our appetizers. I didn't mind, but one big disappointment was we ordered a simple spring roll, which never came. We asked about it several times and the waiter told us it would come soon. As we continued to finish our food, we saw two spring roll dishes pass us by and we still didn't receive ours. They gave it to another table in error. Not once but TWICE!! Goi Cuon Tom (summer roll) - shrimp was really thin but the peanut sauce was good. Banh Bot Loc (streamed tapioca dumpling - it was a bit cold and not much flavor. Xiu Mai - two meatballs in tomato sauce. It was meaty a d flavorful, putting it in the bread with sauce was a good combination of texture as the bread was soft on the inside with a nice toast. Pho Bo Co UT- the broth was amazingly good with the spices. Bum Bo hue - def taste the lemongrass in the broth which gives it a good Tang Com Tam Suon Bi Cha- piece of porkchop was big, marinated and seasoned well, egg quiche was tasty Hu Tiu Nam Vang - different style of eating good as you need to dip the noodle in the broth that's set on the side. Distinct broth flavor, sour and Bun Cari Ga - the curry was a bold flavor and there are several chicken pieces. The taro and yam was a good addition. There was a plate where we construct our own summer roll with some sausage, vermicelli, daikon and carrots, this was pretty cool and tasty. Overall food was good. The waiters and waitresses needs to be more attentive to each tables. We had to clean and move our finished plates into the bins to make more space by ourselves several times. We waited for quite some time to order dessert and get the check. They even included the spring roll on our bill when we never even received it! read more

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Bánh bèo is a little too thick. Bò viên is really delicious with the right chewiness. Bò lá lốt and xôi nếp than are great, too. Bún chả is delicious, another dish added to my favorites here. Bánh bao chiên is okay. read more

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