I'm Vietnamese so my review might be biased on their pho tai. The broth tasted good although the color was a little dark rather than clear. The clear / golden broth takes a little mastery (parboiling the beef bones to remove impurities and slow simmer rather than boiling) but it could be that they char the onions and ginger which darkens the broth color. Or it could be the fish sauce and toasted spices. The other thing that I immediately noticed was the beef slices didn't come rare, so it was chewy rather than tender. They probably precooked the beef slices, which is the opposite of how Pho Tai should be prepared. Otherwise, flavor profile was not bad but perhaps it's due to this place being Thai/Viet fusion so there's less importance on authenticity. The service was good and the overall decor was cute/ place looked clean. Parking might be tough as there are other businesses in the same plaza. read more

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We were headed down to LA for a business meeting and decided to try something new instead of our usual spots. After seeing a few TikTok videos, we landed on Pho District Cafe and I'm so glad we did! It's located inside a shopping center, easy to find, and we were greeted right away when we walked in. The service started off great. The gentleman let us pick any table and brought menus over promptly. We had already scoped out a few dishes from TikTok, so we ordered the chicken egg rolls, shrimp spring rolls with peanut sauce, pork chop plate, pad see ew, and combination chow mein, along with their glass Coke bottles (which were a nice touch). Everything came out piping hot with generous portions. Since it was our first time, we shared everything and honestly, every single dish hit. The flavors were on point across the board. If you like a little heat like we do, definitely try the chili oil and chili paste on the table. They take it to another level. We left completely full and still had leftovers to take home, which tasted just as good the next day. Great food, great portions, and a solid first experience. Definitely a spot we'd come back to when we're in the area! read more

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Food: 8/10 - the portions are 10/10 though. We ordered the rare steak, beef, tendon, tripe and meatball pho noodle soup. It was really good. Our go-to is all the way on Broadway near Chinatown so this was a pleasant surprise and just around the corner from home. We also ordered the chicken fried egg rolls and also delicious. Service: 10/10 Ambience: 10/10 - the restaurant is clean, roomy and modern. Great addition to our wonderful community. Can't wait to work through the entire menu! read more

Pho District Cafe - Rare steak, beef, tendon, tripe and meatball pho noodle soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I liked it. Was craving some pho in this cold rainy weather and this place hit the spot. Inside is simply decored, with a few tables for seating. A good place for small groups. I got the rare steak pho and it was good! Exactly what I needed. Their fried rices are pretty good too. They also have a few Thai dishes, rice and noodles, and even some banh mi on the menu. So I'll definitely be coming back to get more. Service was good. Friendly staff. There's a small lot in front but it fills up fast. Otherwise there's street parking within a block or two. read more

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I usually hate leaving low ratings, but Pho District Cafe in Eagle Rock was... underwhelming. I went in hoping for a comforting, authentic bowl of pho, but the broth was bland and lacked real flavor not what pho should taste like. It didn't have that rich, aromatic depth you expect from traditional pho broth, and honestly felt more like flavored hot water. Several folks on Yelp have echoed similar thoughts, saying the pho didn't live up to expectations and that the broth was nothing special or memorable. On top of that, other reviewers mentioned things like inconsistent quality big portions of noodles but barely any meat in some bowls which just adds to the disappointment when the star of a pho meal should be that bold, beefy broth. There are some positive reviews where people enjoyed the vibe and some of the other dishes, but if you're coming here specifically for pho that tastes like pho, be prepared to be let down. This place has potential, but the broth needs WAY more flavor and authenticity to compete with the great pho spots around town. (I'd honestly recommend trying elsewhere for real pho that hits.) read more

Pho District Cafe - presentation was cool i guess. - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came in and was seated immediately in a beautiful and clean restaurant. The waitress was very sweet and attentive, and the food came out fast. I was recommended the Beef Bahn Mi, but wasn't particularly impressed. While the sandwich looks impressive, the bread and beef were both dry and bland, being propped up by mayonnaise. The flavor was also lacking, as the sandwich didn't include a lot of the iconic pickled veggies, just a bit of shredded carrot. For $18 after tax and tip, I left disappointed. read more

Pho District Cafe - Beef Bahn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I tried the Pho Dac Biet here and was pleasantly surprised by how delicious it was. I'm pretty particular about where I go, so I was initially hesitant because I noticed they also feature Thai-inspired dishes and I wondered if the pho would taste different. But I'm happy to report that the broth was consistent and satisfying. It wasn't as hearty or beefy as some other places, but it was flavorful enough to satisfy my pho cravings and definitely hit the spot! It's served with a nice platter of beansprouts, basil, and jalapenos, along with the usual array of sauces at the table. The portion of meat wasn't as generous as I would have hoped for but still filling after I had finished the bowl. The service was friendly and attentive. The staff checked in to see if I needed anything and made sure to refill my water, which was much appreciated. The prices were a little on the higher side, but considering I wasn't in the mood to drive all the way to Chinatown or the SGV for pho, this place was more than adequate. It was fairly busy for a Sunday afternoon, but I think there's plenty of parking in the neighborhood behind the restaurant. Although this place has a Thai influence, the Pho Dac Biet was legit and definitely good enough to make me want to come back. Thank you, Pho District Cafe. I can't wait to return to have more of that delicious Pho. read more

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One of our favorite neighborhood spots! The staff is so friendly and the food is fresh and tasty. Especially recommend the Thai tea, sweet and sour chicken, and mango sticky rice! They also have the tv on with good music playing so the vibes are always excellent. read more

Pho District Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Is good food sometimes not accommodating, I just wanted the broth and thy force me to buy the entire pho soup, is food wasting, bc I did not eat the meet and noodles read more

Pho was piping hot! The portion is huge and could easily be shared with 2 people. Meat was tender and the broth was flavorful. read more

Pho District Cafe - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I finally got a chance to try this place and ordered a variety of items: pho, papaya salad, sausage fried rice, spring rolls, chai tea, and Thai iced coffee. Starting with the pho -- the broth was a bit bland on its own, but once I added the condiments and herbs, it came together nicely. Overall, I'd give it a 7/10. Next was the sausage fried rice. The sausage itself was sweet and flavorful, but the rice lacked a bit of seasoning. Decent, but nothing standout -- 6/10. The pot su was good, but nothing particularly memorable. Solid, just not special -- 7/10. The spring rolls were large and filling. Paired with the peanut sauce, they were enjoyable, though still fairly standard. I'd rate them an 8/10. The papaya salad was my least favorite. I've had papaya salad many times before, and this one was a bit too hard and crunchy for my taste. The acidity was there, which I liked, but the spice level was very mild -- I could barely taste any heat. Overall, 5/10. On a positive note, the interior aesthetics were really nice. I loved the artwork and drawings on the walls -- very inviting atmosphere. The customer service was excellent as well. We were greeted right away and taken good care of throughout our visit. Even though some dishes were hit or miss, I would definitely come back and give this place another chance. read more

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Wow, we were seriously impressed, 10/10. Ever since our trip to Thailand last fall we've been on the hunt for the best Khao Soi, going as far as OC. We've tried a hand full of well known, highly reviewed, popular spots, but Pho District Café blew them out of the water. We came in for lunch on a Wednesday and the place was quiet, which was surprising considering how good everything was. The pork jerky was tasty (especially with the chili sauce), and the fried wontons were insanely crunchy, the perfect texture. We got a side of rice too, and it was a big sharing portion. My husband got the coconut palm drink and it honestly tasted like Southeast Asia in a bottle; sweet, nostalgic, and sooo refreshing over ice. I ordered the Vietnamese drip iced coffee and it was super strong but creamy! Now for the main event: the Khao Soi. It was perfecttttt. Broth was spot on with flavor, not too peanutty or too thick like some versions, and not too overly tangy or thin either. It had a solid level of spice already, but we added a bit more heat and it took it to the next level. The noodles were thick and al dente, just like what we had in Chiang Mai at our favorite Michelin guide spot, and all the toppings were also right. I got the beef, comes with sliced brisket thinner cut, but still super flavorful and honestly better than some "fancier" versions I've tried. I'd just ask for the crispy noodles on the side next time to keep them crunchy longer. Service was great! Super friendly and checked in with us a few times asking if we were happy, full, they went out their way to make sure we were satisfied. Interior is so cute with the spray painted lanterns art and signage, I would come in just for nice coffee and book tbh. I've seen a couple reviews about wait times, but honestly, they're still relatively new, so I say give them a little grace! Good food is worth the wait in my opinion! Our food came out fast but I'd still wait, people need to chill out? Haha Already planning to come back and bring the fam and try other dishes. If you're craving Khao Soi or just want solid Vietnamese/Thai comfort food, this spot is a gem. read more

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I was excited to eat here because of the stars and great reviews. Uggh. Had lunch today with my daughter. I ordered pho with just tendon, tripe, brisket. She ordered rare steak and tendon pho. So disappointed. The soup. Normally pho soup is slowed cooked and you can taste it. Flavor was a 1. They put alot of noodles but i had 1 piece of brisket! I had to ask them what happened?! So they gave me 5 small pieces. Then barely any tendon! Upsetting since its $18. They packed it with tripe. My 16 yr old daughter felt the exact same. She had barely any meeeeeat and tendon!!! She said it was ok, but Not good. The veggie rolls were only ok nothing special. I had the iced Vietnamese coffee it was good. She had water. For her and i for lunch with a tip it was $74. :-/ Wont be back. Cute place, nice lady (staff), clean, but won't be back unfortunately. 4 thumbs down. read more

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Met some love you long time friends here for lunch. Same great vibe as the previous restaurant that occupied this space before. Tasteful contemporary decor and some really nice tranquil ambient music coming from the big screen with a zen image behind the service station. Our server was very pleasant and kept our water glasses full. We tried the pork jerky, a couple orders of different eggs rolls, the khao soi noodle soup, which I had read a rave review here on Yelp so had to try. Honestly it fell a little flat for me, but was too spicy for my friend next to me. I didn't care for the artist arrangement on the top that was both crunch and soggy. The fried rice was light and flavorful. It was a healthy portion and took some home and made a meal from the leftovers. Lunch for all of us including tip was $25 each which is a great value. None of my buddies were fans of eggplant, so we didn't order it. I will def come back with a dif posse to try that and some other items on the menu. And if you need one, pop in next door to George's for a hair cut. We met my friend at this restaurant after her appointment and she looked great! read more

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Delicious food. Good customer service the people here are friendly and a very clean environment read more

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Hubby wanted Vietnamese and I want Thai, thus here we are again... The large bowl of pho was delicious, but I enjoyed the Thai iced tea, the shrimp pad thai, was slightly tart, wished it was a hint sweeter but it was tasty! Hubby loves the pork jerky, reminds him of his mother's cooking! The chicken wings appetizer had flavor - sweet and spicy! read more

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Parking: tight parking in the corner of a very busy street, but surprisingly not bad. This location took over a regular Thai spot for me. Glad to say I'm happy with how this place turned out. Ordered the pho with rare steak and a beef fried rice. The pho wasn't bad, but the best part was the portion size. So much food and that for me makes up for some lack of quality(not to say it's bad, just not the best). Beef fried rice was tasty and didn't need extra seasoning and the portions were very big. Service was good. I only had to ask for water once and then the rest of the time they came and filled it up. Food came out in a timely manner. The spacing in the restaurant is good and I never felt like I was too close to another group. read more

On Feb 2, I ordered the tai pho I think. It was really good, everything was proportional so I had my fill of meat, noodles, and soup. I'd order here again. Service was great because we asked for napkins and received them. Ambiance was nice. Music was playing in the background. read more

Pho District Cafe - Tai pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So let me start with I don't like pho. I've had it several times because my family or friends want to eat it and majority rules and I'm forced to eat it. Always complaining when I leave that I won't ever like pho... u til I came across this place. I'm literally sitting in the restaurant writing this review. This place has completely changed my tastebuds and opinion on pho. I will only come here to eat when I'm in the mood for pho and egg rolls. The food really is that good. They even make their chili oil in house. Service is great and they are on top of anything you need. I can't wait to come back and try other dishes. Thank you pho district cafe for changing my mind about pho. This really is the best Vietnamese restaurant I've ever been to. read more

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Went on a Sunday evening and it was packed. The server told us the food would take a while and it did! We waited 45 minutes foe the food to come out. Since it's a new place I decided not to be too harsh on the rating. Pho was OK nothing sepcial. Their Khao Soi noodles was pretty good! I recommend. The pork jerky was good but wish there was more pork. We also tried the pink drink and it was alright. Inside looks nice with the art on the wall. Overall it was a good visit and I look forward to my next visit! read more

Pho District Cafe - Khao Soi Noodles, Pho, and Pink Drink - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

came here for the first time after a long day and walking in, not many people here but it was very welcoming with the soft lofi music playing in the background. The service was extremely fast and helpful. we ordered the pink milk tea, thai milk tea, along with fried pork wontons, the sour and sweet orange chicken, and the everything pho soup. All dishes were truly amazing and with extreme amount of flavor, all for at an extremely affordable price. would definitely come dine here again :) read more

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W O W! THIS is an excellent addition to the already delicious selection of restaurants in the NELA area. My spousal unit is sick and needed a chicken soul for the soul and throat to soothe him. After reading the reviews here I called in a to go order for Chicken Pho Ga and Shrimp Spring Rolls. I wish k had taken more photos but my stomach was doing the talking. The BROTH was the most aromatic and flavorful I have EVER had. Wow. A little earthy, a little herbaceous, and seasoned perfectly. The chicken breast pieces looked like wings from a dove, Snow White and juicy. (Not that I have ever eaten a dove, ok I guess that is a weird comparison. But it was so good, and you are still reading, so...) I snapped a pic of the quasi-burrito sized shrimp spring rolls. Fresh, and delicious! I feel like a walking heath nut after eating it! The sauces also tasted fresh and multi-layered! I'm so into this place! I can't really comment on the service since I only got to-go, but the staff was very kind and no weirdness. The atmosphere in the restaurant was also nice enough that I would eat in as well. Do yourself and your immune system a favor to prevent and kick that awful influenza going around with this fresh & healing, food! That's what's up! read more

Pho District Cafe - Big a$$ shrimp spring roll! Yum! - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I am Vietnamese and I grew up eating my mom's pho. It's really hard for me to find good pho in LA. The pho is great and the broth is amazing. You can tell that it's made with time and love. This is the second time I've been here and I will continue coming back. The portions are huge. I always take home half of my pho and eat it for dinner. The service was amazing. The staff is so sweet. And it's clean! Parking is also free and easy, which I love. read more

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We were really impressed with your dishes (Khao Soi and Pad See Ew), the portions were indeed huge like everyone says and prepared really well. We were also offered two free smoothie/slushies that they'd just used in a photoshoot which was incredibly gracious and so good that we'll probably order them next time we go. Highly recommend! read more

All those 5-star reviews from Elites and All-Stars need to stop! I was extremely disappointed when their food didn't match the rave reviews. Because of your actions, this went from 2 to 1 star! We tried their Pho, Pork Jerky, Bahn Mi, and coffee. The Pho broth was nothing special, and the coffee was just okay. The Pork Jerky looked good, but it was nothing extraordinary. read more

I'm sorry but the food I received after placing a take out order was disgusting. I ordered the Bun with fried tofu and received overcooked noodles clumped over a massive chunks of lettuce some slivers of carrots and two disgusting shrimp that had not been cleaned (see photo) read more

Pho District Cafe - This place is disgusting. Got Bun take out with fried tofu and two little shrimps that were dirty. So gross - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We were craving good Thai food for dinner, decided to try out this new place, and we were very happy with everything we ordered. Dishes were very large, tasty and spot on. The pad see ew was delicious, pad Thai good! And papaya salad was devoured is minuets. Highly recommend visiting this place. read more

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Really great spot in Eagle Rock for both Thai and Vietnamese food. Pho Dac Biet was huge with massive portions and the Chicken Egg Rolls were crispy and delicious. Overall a really nice and modern looking place that I would take a dare to. Staff was super friendly, Sophia went out of her way to explain the menu and told me about their homemade chili oil. Wonderful gem in Eagle Rock that I would love to go back to. read more

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It's a no frills and simple spot in a strip mall on the corner of York and Eagle Rock. I didn't go with any expectations and it definitely surpassed it. The food was amazing. I love a good tofu Khao Soi and many spots locally don't have it. The khao soi here is fantastic!! It wad a hefty portion and the flavoring of the soup was spicy and addicting. If you need a spot for that Vietnamese or Thai craving, this is the spot to satisfy for a quick bite or take out. read more

Pho District Cafe - Tofu Khao Soi - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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It was my first time ordering here to go and it was amazing. They gave me a container of black mushrooms on the side for my shrimp soup. Of course I paid extra but no other restaurant has done that. Good service! read more

Pho District Cafe - Tom Yum soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Disappointing. A great pho is built around a rich complex broth. This one was thin and practically flavorless.

Came here for a late dinner and wanted some pho. Came here around 8pm not realizing they closed at 8:30. The restaurant was in a convient location and had parking out front. The restaurant was clean and looked good. The service was good and the food came out quickly. Not sure if maybe it was the end of the say and they had to quicly make some broth or had the stretch the broth, but I was disappointed with the Pho. To me, the broth is what amkes or breaks a pho. While ingredients in the pho was good, the broth was thin and lack flavor. I found myself adding a lot of hoisin and chili sauce to bump up the flavor. I might come back again to see if it was a just this one time or not. read more

Decided to try this new spot in our neighborhood. Place is clean as expected since it is new and staff is friendly. My husband ordered the Dac Biet Pho and sadly the broth was so bland. Not sure if it was just that day, but it was probably the worst we've had. Meat quality is not bad though. I tried the sweet and sour chicken and nothing out of the ordinary. Reminded me of those frozen foods you buy at the grocery store. Their Thai tea was delicious. Overall, it was a disappointment since we were excited that we finally have a pho spot near us. Hopefully improvements will be made and we might be back towards the end of the year to give it another chance read more

Best food I've ever had. New favorite restaurant, not kidding. I loved everything about this place. The tofu was the highlight. I'll dream of it. read more

Pho District Cafe - Khao Soi Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

There's nothing like a good Banh Mi. Unfortunately, this was nothing like a good Bahn Mi. As soon as I unwrapped it, I knew. Didn't even need to take a bite. Bread would have been great for a chicken parm or meatball sub. Soft. Not crusty at all. That alone would have killed it. Veggies weren't especially pickled although the heat was decent. Papaya salad wasn't bad and maybe other dishes are ok but I'll never find out. I was looking forward to a local Banh Mi shop and was so disappointed read more

So, I changed the spark plugs on my car today - first time doing that. If you haven't done it before, just watch a few YouTube videos, take your time, pay attention to details and it should all go well. It did for me. Anyway, that's not the point of this. The point is: while taking a quick test drive through the neighborhood after everything was buttoned up, my wife and I realized we were quite hungry. She had been down a rabbit hole on her own project an we had both forgotten to eat - you know how it is... As we were heading south on Eagle Rock Blvd, about to take a left on York to head back home, I suddenly remembered that there's a Pho place on that corner that we had been meaning to try. So we swung into the little parking lot and in we went. First off, the atmosphere is perfect for a small Vietnamese/Thai spot in a strip mall: clean and casual with cool murals on all the walls; pleasant house music playing in the background at a perfectly reasonable level. There is a bench along one wall, with 4-5 tables, and a section of about 5-6 tables on the other side of there room, next to the cash/counter. The tables are spaced well enough apart to not be cramped in any way, while not feeling sparse or empty - it's really well spatially balanced and I appreciate that. Lighting was bright enough without being glaring. We sat along the wall (me on the bench, my wife across from me) and a perfectly pleasant woman - not sure whether she was the owner of manager - came by with menus for us. A quick perusal revealed a moderate selection of Vietnamese and Thai mainstays - Pho, Ban Mi, Pad Thai etc. Not an overwhelming variety, but certainly many great options. We were straight up looking for pho, so it was an easy order: one Pho Tai, one Pho Ga. She took our order, brought us a couple of ice waters and was back within 10 minutes carrying two large bowls of pho. Large. Like, I didn't fully finish my broth large, and my wife took half of hers to go large. Love it. The bowls were served atop big plates loaded with plenty of the standard garnishes of Thai basil, bean sprouts, lime and jalapeño. It was all delicious and fresh. The broth was exactly what I had hoped for: hot and flavorful, with a rich clove-y aroma. It reminded me of the pho at one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants back in Montreal..! Both bowls had plenty of light, thin, satisfying noodles - and they weren't all stuck together in a clump, as is sometimes the unfortunate case. I always mix a little dish of hoisin and sriracha, as I did this time, but the owner (?) also brought over a couple of little jars of homemade chili sauce. They were both quite spicy and flavorful - the paste was quite complex and the more saucy one was somewhat brighter. Try them! All and all this was a pretty perfect impromptu, casual drop in dining experience: easy, quick, delicious and friendly. With leftovers and a little extra chili paste! Highly recommend..! *I was too busy enjoying the fare to take photos, but my post-meal fortune was on point, so... read more

Pho District Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First to review this new Vietnamese/Thai restaurant on busy York Blvd and Eagle Rock Blvd. I think it's off to a great start. I went for takeout tonight. Exterior: so new that the sign's not up yet. It still very much bears the weatherbeaten sign of a the previous Thai restaurant at this location. Parking is really tight at this strip mall. Interior: red tables, simple chairs, nothing special. The place is still so new that I could hear drilling and hammering in the back. Phở Dặc Biệt: At almost $20 with tax, I would be cautious about spending this much but several things made it worth it. The portions were huge. The rare steak, brisket, and tripe were delicious. The meatballs were a bit bland. The broth was hot and very aromatic. Hard clove and anise notes. It could, in my opinion (and aware that not everyone else's), use a tad bit more saltiness. The broth came with mixed herbs already pre-diced into it. I would have appreciated some sprouts, cilantro, holy basil, and lime on the side though. I also got hoisin and (always- never the Sriracha) house spicy sauce on the side. Egg Rolls: Crisp with a good sweet fish sauce. Nothing special, and the egg rolls possibly not made in-house. Overall, I think they make a solid pho especially in terms of serving size. And while the broth could do with some tweaking and some additional accoutrement would be nice, I'd be happy to come by and have some more. I'd especially like to sample some of the Thai offerings, such as the Khao Soi. Cảm ơn/khop khun read more

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Unfortunately it seems like this place isn't consistent. I ordered a Rare Steak Pho for pick up and when I came home realized that I hadn't been given the usual packet of sides (bean sprouts, cilantro, and limes). When I called to ask if my order should have included these sides, I wasn't offered any sort of partial refund. When I put together my ingredients (which are packaged separately for to-go orders, and which I still think is a thoughtful way to ensure that food stays fresh and at its best while you're transporting it home) I found that my meat was flavorless and dry and that my broth tasted like hot water. In addition, the first time I ordered take out I was impressed by the portions for the price, but this time I received lots of noodles and very little meat, which was disappointing for $19. I don't think I'll be back, since the quality of your foot seems to be a bit random. read more

Great spot! Pho and everything was great. Love the wall mural. Sweet servers too. My daughter loves it and we are looking forward to going there again read more

We had the pho soup combination and egg rolls--not bad at all. The soup servings are pretty big! read more

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