If you are looking for top of the line Vietnamese- take the time to find Pho Dena, in a prime corner spot in a shopping center. The place is so well-designed you immediately forget the strip mall outside. The colors and textures and artworks really complement each other in a soothing way. I loved the streaming TV that ran inside an amazing Vietnamese restaurant in Vietnam. The waiter was friendly and knowledgeable. The food was amazing and we ate every bit on the dish. My deconstructed Bahn Mi left me talking about it all day! Can't wait to return. *ps - wish they served Hot Vietnamese Coffee. read more

Pho Dena - Saigon Style Vermicelli Noodles - Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, Maryland

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Beautiful establishment! The waiters were very attentive and gave some good suggestions. My boys enjoyed the strawberry milk tea. My dad had the salmon meal and enjoyed that. The pho was so good! I enjoyed the shrimp one. My boys didn't care for the beef rib. Wished the meat was more seasoned. I would definitely be back. Clean establishment that has been there for 3 years. Give it a try! read more

Tried Pho Diner for the first time and was really impressed across the board. Everything we ordered came out fresh, flavorful, and well balanced. The mango shrimp salad was phenomenal--bright, refreshing, and packed with flavor. It was the perfect mix of sweet, tangy, and savory, and honestly could've been a meal on its own. The fish sauce chicken wings were outstanding: crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and coated in a rich, savory sauce that kept you reaching for another wing. We also had the bún bò Huế, which was bold and deeply flavorful with a nice level of spice--exactly what you want from this dish. The pho was comforting and well done, with a clean, aromatic broth and generous portions. The spring rolls were fresh and light, a great starter to balance out the heartier dishes. Overall, Pho Diner delivered on every dish we tried. Solid Vietnamese food with great flavors and variety. Definitely a spot worth coming back to if you're in the Pasadena area. read more

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I love it here and I also love the food, but today I brought my sister for lunch and the service was horrible. The young boy who took our order was very clueless and mentioned he could not make the drink we ordered off the menu. The 3 young boys sat a few tables away from us on their phone the entire time we were there. We needed the check and they all sat on their phones. We weren't even out the door yet and the boy who took our order grabbed our checks off the table to see tip, before clearing our table of dirty dishes. This can make a place lose business and its sad because this place has so much potential and I think the owner is great. read more

Pho Tai Medium Rare temp on the tenderloin is odd, it works though meat was very tender. The broth had excellent flavor without the hoisin sauce that was missing from the bag. I was also missing the basil and jalapeños. I think the cashier needs to make better notes on the order. The absolute best part of the pho is the noddles were homemade!!! This makes this place different than all the others in the area, not sure it warrants the 40% markup compared to the others though. I love fresh noddles over boxed any day and would definitely get this again. Vietnamese Chicken Wings Crispy outside with a moist inside. The pickled veggies were on the sweeter side, I'm not a fan of sweet veggies. The sauce drizzle on the wings was good. I enjoyed them and would get them again. Shaky Beef w/ Sweet Peppers & Onions The beef was nice and tender, the portion seems a little skimpy for the price point. The peppers were on the mushy side. All in all it had good flavor with a bit of spice that hits at the end. I would get this again. Decor The inside is very beautiful. Extremely comfy seats. Service Strange encounter when I tried to order veggies I had to specify which ones, not sure if it was just the cashier not familiar with this type of substitution or specific to this place. I also requested no bean sprouts and was told they are on the side, again a weird interaction. I'm a veteran with Pho, I don't want to waste something I'm not going to eat which is why I order without bean sprouts. Strange that I had to explain that to the cashier. Never in all my years have I had to explain why I didn't want something in my order. Business needs to work on that, this young girl was not the best first impression. While the food was really good, the whole overall experience did not meet the feed my soul status. I would still go again, for the sole reason of the fresh homemade noodles in their Pho. I'm a sucker for freshly made noodles. read more

Pho Dena - 2. Cơm Bò Lúc Lắc / Shaky Beef with Sweet Peppers and Onions - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, Maryland

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I visited this place with friends last week. The restaurant is huge and beautiful. I definitely wasn't expecting an authentic Vietnamese restaurant to be in a shopping center. The service was good. Justin and his colleagues took care of our large group. We tried several appetizers- fish cakes, skewers and fried summer rolls. I ordered a tomato based noodle dish filled with seafood and blood pork. The soup was huge and shared it with a friend. My friend ordered the steak sandwich and came with a cast iron grill. We basically had to make our own sandwich. This dish is only for dine in. Everything was good and the servers were prompt and accommodating. read more

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I recently came back here for lunch with some friends, and everything was just as delicious as last time! A few of my friends ordered pho and shaky beef, both of which they loved. I went with the Bahn Mi Special, which was served on a sizzling plate with steak and eggs. The steak was tender and flavorful, and the eggs added the perfect richness. It was served alongside a roll that was crispy on the outside yet soft and fluffy on the inside--absolutely perfect. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive, making our dining experience even better. The restaurant itself is stunning, with modern decor and sleek marbled tables that give the space a stylish vibe. Overall, everything was top-notch, and I'm definitely looking forward to coming back soon! read more

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This place is legit. I asked for extra spice on my bun bo hue and they delivered! They even gave me a few thai chilis. Their prices a little higher than what I'm used to, but BBH did not disappoint! It tasted spicey with a deep meaty flavor. It even came with some blood jelly. This pho place also serves cocktails. Pretty sweet spot for a date night. read more

Pho Dena - Bun bo hue takeout - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, Maryland

You are always nicely greeted when entering. Then you see Beautiful Pristine Marble all over including around the elevated booths which are very comfortable. It's a very calm place to dine. The food is great! read more

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Finding hair in your food is unacceptable. Finding it in soup and telling us not to come back makes it worse. I was dining here with my cousin and midway through her bowl of pho she found hair in the soup. That immediately killed our appetite. They initially offered to take half off the meal, claiming she had eaten half already. Finding it "halfway through" does not make it acceptable. This is a liquid dish. You cannot see everything right away. A customer finding hair in their food is not an inconvenience to the restaurant. It is a sanitation failure. They then said they would comp it, but followed that by telling us not to come back again. That shows a complete lack of professionalism, accountability, and basic customer service. Mistakes happen but how you handle them is what matters and poor customer service is a choice. There was no sincere apology and unacceptable how they handled a food safety issue. This will gladly be the last time I go there and I DO NOT RECOMMEND! Immediately Disguised!! read more

Pho Dena - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, Maryland

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Hungry after 24hr fast, and what do I do? Yes, Pho Dena indeed. My first time and it won't be my last. Located at the Lakeshore Plaza, the menu is loaded with photos and descriptions. Options are plenty though I wish claypots were available. My son loved his Pho Dena Special and he and I shared our bahn mi halves. I enjoyed my heaping bowl of Saigon Special. Bowls come out piping hot and loaded. Broth is excellent and I appreciate they do not skimp on the proteins and accouterments... extra onions, cilantro are bonus. The banh mi are on the small side and pickled veggies were sparse; the bo and nem nuong were ample and flavors are fantastic. Service was friendly and attentive! Ambience was bright and the space was very clean. Access is available for all, and caution booth spaces on the far right have a step up. This is one happy Elite to have Pho Dena. I can't wait to come back soon! Cảm ơn bạn rất nhiều, Pho Dena! read more

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Pho Dena is one of my favorite restaurants in Pasadena. I've had many a meal here and every visit is such a warm & welcoming experience. The service is truly exceptional every. single. time. The owner, Frank, & his staff are very kind and friendly. He genuinely makes an effort to interact with customers, makes thoughtful menu recommendations and provides great service. I think it's a rarity to find restaurants where the owners can connect with customers, provide excellent service and have delicious food as well. I personally find the food to be perfect in taste, flavor and quality. Of course, I have my favorites, specifically the Shaky Beef, Grilled Beef, Grilled Skewer Platter, the Phở Gà, and the Mango Sticky Rice. 100% recommend giving them a try. Thank you for always providing a great experience!! read more

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The customer service is phenomenal. The owner really cares about its customers. I love the broth for the pho. This is my favorite pho spot. read more

Pho Dena - 6. Phở Gà / Chicken Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, Maryland

2 stars because the venue is well decorated and the furniture is very comfortable. My friend and I were seated right away, the place was fairly empty. The waiter provided us menus, then water. So far, so good. I perused the menu, going directly to the Bun options - I'm not a pho person. Essentially pho is soup I have to doll up to make edible, so I may as well eat that at home. However, Bun is delicious! That said, Pho Dena's Bun options were really limited, only 3 total. I only wanted a version with the grilled pork, but that didn't exist. The Bún Chả Hà Nội was the closest I could find, but it had "pork patties" in the description. I didn't know what that was (sounded like a breakfast meat) so I asked the server, and he said it was good. So I ordered that. I was super surprised when the Bun came out and it was on a plate. I've never seen Bun served on a plate - it's always been in a huge bowl before. I asked the server for a bowl and one was brought out to me shortly. I dumped the contents of the plate into the bowl along with the leafy greens and fish sauce. To start, I did not like the pork patties, so I picked those out after just one bite. And the leafy greens were too big and aggressively flavored to be edible. I picked those out too. The noodles, regular pork, and sauce were good though. We waited around quite a bit after completing our meal since our server disappeared. We asked for the check as soon as we saw him, paid, and got out of there. For the cost of that Bun, I'd prefer to go somewhere it is served properly right away and all the meal is edible, not just parts. Will not return. read more

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Totally upscale pho in Pasadena! This place is brightly lit room with high end flooring and furnishings. The wait staff are professional but not over talkative. They welcome you to the restaurant and quickly bring you refreshing water and a menu to your table. The atmosphere here is laid back with hints of glamour. The cleanliness of this place is one of the cleanest places I have seen. I ordered the crispy summer rolls and the Pho Saigon Special. The crispy summer rolls came out and hot and super crispy. The pork inside was tender and very tasty. 8/10 As for the pho, at $22 dollars a bowl it was worth every cent penny. The broth was fragrant and had that little bit of oil sheen that good pho has. The big winner were the meats and noodles. The meats were perfectly prepared and tender, tasting super fresh not that frozen taste you sometimes get a your local pho shop. The noodles were wider than most and swam around in the bowl effortlessly not like most noodles that clump at the bottom of the bowl that require you to pry them apart before you can eat them. 9.9/10 The side of spouts and basil was fresh and fragrant. Overall this ranks as one of the best bowls of Pho I have had worldwide. Give them a try you won't be disappointed!!!!!!! read more

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I ate some of the best Pho I've ever had. I stumbled upon it thanks to TikTok (because, really, how else does one find great spots these days?), and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. I ordered their Pho Dena (one of the best bowls I've had in a long time), their wings (I still think about them till this day), and a cocktail. The food and service were great. The staff, however, were absolutely wonderful. Super helpful, patiently answering our barrage of questions. Honestly, it was hard to choose because everything sounded so good! Truthfully, if they step up their cocktail game, we're looking at perfection.Felt like they just mixed some things together without knowing how to actually make a decent cocktail. read more

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Pho Dena is the epitome of authentic Vietnamese food and open EVERY DAY from 10:30AM-8:30PM . Whether you're craving a hearty bowl of Vietnamese Pho with fresh noodles, rolls, chicken wings, banh mi, or a tasty salad , they've got you covered! I took off a star because there was no bartender and we couldn't try drinks or desserts. Stop in and taste the magic! read more

A bowl of hot Pho on a cold day is one of the best thing someone could ask for. This spot is a hole in the wall in a strip mall out in the middle of nowhere. Sorry Pasadena, but this area of Maryland just seems like way out there. That said, I wouldn't mind the drive for more delicious authentic Vietnamese food and excellent customer service! My mom got hit with the Facebook ads and wanted to check it out. So of course, we ordered all sorts of things for our first try. Vietnamese Fried Chicken Wings - delicious! crunchy outside with tender, juicy meat. The flavor was good and the fish sauce wasn't overpowering. Beef Papaya Salad - refreshing! the papaya was the perfect ripeness. sauce was just the right sweet and sour tang with a little bit of spice. And the peanuts were the perfect crunch. Shrimp Toast - this was a hit among the table. This wasn't your typical Chinese carry-out dish. The shrimp mixture is baked atop a baguette type vessel. Shrimp was creamy and the spicy chili sauce complimented it well. Com Tam Suon Bi Cha Trung - broken rice with pork chop, pork skin, egg custard and a sunny side up egg. This dish was a little meh. The pork chop was tough; pork skin's flavor was overwhelming, but we enjoyed the savory egg custard. Now, we ordered the Pho Saigon special. And I was already full from the appetizer so I opted for the child portion of the extra tenderloin in soup. Broth was clean and savory. Usually, I need to add a little more hoisin sauce or sriracha, but the broth was so good, I didn't need to add much more. Meat was tender. **You MUST ask for their special pepper paste (it's yellow/red in color). I am not sure what it is called, but the guy just brought it out for us to try and we fell in love. It was spicy, garlicky and really made our meal. We also ordered the Fresh Mango and Sticky Rice. One of us has a mango allergy, but the kitchen was able to separate the mango items so that she could still try it. The mango was unripe, but the sticky rice was different than how I've seen it in other restaurants. The rice is green (maybe pandan flavor?) and cooked with desiccated coconut pieces for a different texture. The coconut cream sauce was on point. The interior was not what I was expecting. Very sleek inside, almost like a well lit night club. Overall, we had a great experience, even with one of the dishes being just ok. I look forward to seeing this place grow and add more options to the menu. read more

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Favorite place for pho! The food is always incredible, ambiance is amazing, and staff is always attentive and so helpful. Highly recommend!

On the positive side: flavor is fantastic! However: They often run out of the ingredients to the dishes they serve. Even the Pho. Not many ingredients in Pho so when they do not have Mung Beans sprouts it changes the dish significantly. I would not have ordered the Pho if I was told they were out of sprouts. Also they keep raising the price and serving less and less quantity of food. Again my Pho gets smaller and smaller and even noodles are noticeably less in the serving. read more

Ordered two Pho saigon specials that's costed $30 each on door dash and totaled about $80. Half the meat was missing no brisket or meatballs. Very disappointed . Don't order on an app go in if you can or you will be shorted . I wasn't feeling well and thought this would help but this caused more stress read more

Pho Dena - Ordered two Pho saigon specials that's costed $30 each on door dash - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, Maryland

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Good service ! The owner very nice and friendly ! I love coffee egg here , tasty good! I will be back! read more

Pho Dena - Vietnamese coffee egg! - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, Maryland

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To be honest I didn't know what to expect when trying this spot, but I utterly enjoyed everything we had ! Starting with the juices: I got the peach tea and she got the Lychee tea which was sweet but not overpowering with sure and fresh! For apps: the shrimp toast was a banger, the wings were tasty, the mango salad was the most surprising because it had a lot going on. The pho we had was made with fresh, which is something Frank (the owner) told us he takes pride in making sure everything is freshly made!!! To end it off we had the mango sticky rice which was too good! The aesthetics were there as well; beautifully decorated!!! Overall I would go back. read more

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While in the area (on my way home) I was in the mood for Vietnamese food and came across Pho Dena. It's a nicely decorated, spacious restaurant in a shopping center. It was the middle of the day on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't very busy ... a nice gentleman came up to me and helped right away with my take-out order. I ordered a papaya salad and a grilled skewer platter. Since I don't eat pork, I asked to exchange the pork skewer for a chicken and was told it was no problem. The problem came into play when I got home and instead of a papaya salad, I had a beef salad and there was no exchange for the pork skewer that I requested. I did not want nor was I a fan of the beef salad, and since I don't eat pork, I essentially was only able to eat half of what I paid for. The rest of the skewers were good. read more

Pho Dena - 9. Vietnamese Beef Salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, Maryland

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had an extremely disappointing experience at this restaurant. While dining, I found hair in my food, which is unacceptable under any circumstances. When I brought it to the staff's attention, the issue was not handled professionally. There was no accountability taken, no sincere apology, and no meaningful attempt to resolve the situation. Mistakes can happen, but how a restaurant responds matters just as much as the mistake itself. Unfortunately, the lack of responsibility and concern for customer safety and satisfaction made this experience far worse. I expected better standards of cleanliness and customer service. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

Finding hair in your food, especially soup is unacceptable. Being put out for it makes it works. My cousins were dining here and one of them discovered hair in her bowl of pho about halfway through the meal. With soup, you do not control when you encounter a foreign object. You find it when you find it. The idea that this should matter at all is absurd. The restaurant initially offered to remake the dish, but understandably, once you find hair in your food, your appetite is gone. They then offered to take only half off the meal, claiming she had eaten half already, as if contamination becomes acceptable after a certain number of bites. What made this experience truly unacceptable was the owner's response. After saying they would comp the meal, he told the staff to tell them, "Please don't come back again." That statement alone shows a complete lack of professionalism, accountability, and basic customer service. A customer finding hair in their food is not an inconvenience to the restaurant. It is a sanitation failure. Telling paying customers not to return after an issue you caused is inappropriate and hostile. We have eaten here before and would have returned if this was handled in respectful and professional manner. Mistakes can happen. How you handle them is what matters. This was handled poorly at every step. I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

Fast service, flavorful Pho, generous portions. The fresh spring rolls were delicious.

Wonderful food wonderful service! Best Vietnamese food around and the space is lovely!

This restaurant did not disappoint my expectations based on a tik tok review. It is located in the corner of a heavily trafficked strip mall. However, once inside you enter a well appointed and spacious restaurant. The booths were extremely comfortable and slightly raised off the floors main level (be careful when stepping up/down). We came for Pho but after scanning a menu of visually pleasing dishes we opted for the pork chop mains and skewer appetizers. I selected the egg custard coffee drink based on the tik tok I saw but found it way too thick/rich for my liking. I completely understand why the reviewer enjoyed it, but my stomach has limitations;) The American Mule was also tried during this visit and it was a hit. The main dishes were plentiful and I left with leftovers. There was only thing we didn't dare try and it resembled a sponge like tofu side dish that adorned our plates. I can't wait to come back on a chilly winter day and try the Pho. I highly recommend a visit! read more

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The place is absolutely stunning and very clean. The food is delicious, and the service is fast and friendly. I hope they add more dishes to their menu in the future! read more

Pho Dena - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, Maryland

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Oh my days, the food was absolutely incredible! If you're living in Pasadena, you absolutely must try this Vietnamese restaurant. The ambiance is amazing with all the cool videos playing, and the service is super quick and friendly. read more

Ran in to pick up my own DD order. Very nice, polite and friendly staff. The food was great. I had the little shrimp toasts which were light and delicious and the green papaya salad. I've only had the Thai style prep before. This was so fresh it was like spa cuisine. I'm totally going to be ordering this on repeat! I was also picking up lunch for a friend who isn't generally a huge Asian foods fan. I ordered the Shaky beef entree for him and he loved it. Tender, well seasoned beef. Beautiful presentation and it was just take away. Looking forward to trying more things! Yum! read more

I have been going here every Thursday for 3 weeks because I can't get enough of the food and environment! All of the staff are so nice and wonderful, always making sure you have everything, to make sure the food is good. Every time I step in after work I just know I'm going to have a nice time. This cuisine is my comfort food and everyone is just amazing there. The pho broth alone I can have over and over for daaaays!! From the fun choices of TV to watch down while you eat to the beautiful plating- all of it is just soooo amazing! read more

Pho Dena - Grilled pork. - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, Maryland

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Went here to get some pho it was very good. I would recommend the spring rolls the peanut sauce is perfection

Me and my wife do alot of traveling throughout the USA, and I can swear up and down that this One of the best, flavorful, authentic Vietnamese cuisine that we've been too. Even above Houston and California, I'd say it's a hidden gem in the northeast area. A must try! read more

Pho Dena - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, Maryland

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This place is as authentic as you can get. Handmade noodles and other ingredients made from scratch. The banh mi special (dine in only) is killer! The server Frank explains everything on the menu with such detail and is friendly. Highly recommended and I will be a repeat customer read more

Pho Dena - Handmade pho noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, Maryland

I've read good reviews and comments about their excellent pho as well as their above-average prices here. So, I drove 30 minutes to check it out. Well, my experience left me questioning my sanity for driving all that way and spent $41.04 for lunch by myself for a bowl of pho, an appetizer, a glass of tap water and tip. I remember watching Chef Emeril on TV teaching the audience how to make pho. I totally lost my respect for him after he overcooked the pho noodles to the point where they were literally break apart when being handled. My noodles were mushy. Maybe they left my bowl sit too long before bringing it out to serve me. The bowl was not as hot as expected and it cooled down significantly quickly as I ate it. Or maybe it was because the bowl was smallish in size and didn't hold enough hot broth to keep it hot longer. It could be all those reasons. Also, if you have read my reviews of other Pho places, I expect not just Thai basil but also culantro to be brought out. Well, this place didn't have culantro. As for the broth, it was not bad and not great. I asked for fish sauce to kick it up a notch. Well, folks, to each his own. plenty of reviewers liked this place. I just don't feel that the restaurant did its homework on pricing their menu items and their pho is good, if not better than average, but not good enough to drive past other Pho places and to pay way higher prices. The Pho restaurants I've been to tend to be pretty busy on weekends. This place wasn't busy during peak lunch time on a Sunday. That to me says a lot more than I can ever write about it myself. read more

We go to this local spot atleast twice a month. It's so nice for a quick date the service is 5 star and the food is even better. Get the chicken wings, try the all the apps and the pho will ofcourse blow your mind. The decor in this place is even top tier esp. For the area. read more

Pho Dena - Pho with a side of XTRA PHO - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, Maryland

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You have to go try the Pho at Pho Dena This is a gem on the Dena. Authentic Vietnamese who take great pride in their food and culture. The service is outstanding the waitstaff helped pick menu items we were not familiar with or have never tried. We started with the shrimp spring rolls the photo shows them and they were so good the sauce accompaniment was outstanding. We also had the Mango Shrimp salad super light but not light on the mango or shrimp it was loaded with both. The light dressing was delicious. We moved onto the Bahn Mi sandwich that he explained is an on the go food when working hard so we understood the concept of the handheld street food. The brisket pho was wonderful the noodles are made fresh, the broth Met any standard loaded with brisket. It's super clean atmosphere well appointed decor nothing gaudy we loved the decor and even though we were in the neighborhood we felt like we treated ourselves to an afternoon out we did like the ambiance. Go! It's quite a pleasant surprise and the prices are just as expected not high at all. They have a full bar and can make a drink of your choosing. read more

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The food is good but expensive.. I don't mind paying the price because I feel like they have quality food. The reason they have 4 stars is because the menu is small. read more