I came back for the vermicelli salad and it did not disappoint. The grilled pork was very flavorful. This time I tried the calamari $20 and it was fire. Nice and crispy and it came with stir fried onions and peppers along with pickled daikon and carrots. It also had a sweet and sour sauce. The pho was okay, the broth just doesn't have depth to it. Can't really taste the star anise and other spices in it. Service was okay and space was clean. read more

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This used to be a good place with good service and tasty food. Unfortunately, the last two visits were disappointing. First, the positives: The staff greets guests politely. The restaurant is clean -- the tables and floors look well maintained. Portion sizes are good. Now the negatives: After our food was served, the waiter put his phone on the counter with his back to us, started a video call, and began talking very loudly. He was laughing and speaking Spanish. A manager (I assume) came out and joined the conversation, and then a third person, who looked like a cook wearing an apron, joined as well. While we were eating, they were walking freely around the front area of the restaurant, laughing loudly, chatting with the person on the video call, patting each other on the back, squatting, and clearly enjoying themselves. It felt like we were not in a restaurant, but at a Mexican party or maybe at a train station. They completely occupied the space, while we were eating quietly so as not to disturb them. This was not a one-time experience. Either the staff talks loudly to each other, shouts, and behaves overly casual, or they stand at the counter with their backs to the guests, scrolling on their phones and not paying attention to anything else. Most likely, we will not be coming back. It's a shame, because we really liked this place before -- the food was good and we used to visit often. read more

U Bar & Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place had good reviews so I took a friend of mine for her first experience with Vietnamese food. Definitely not an authentic viet place. I ordered summer rolls, and a vegetable pho. The spring rolls were not served with peanut sauce, instead it was served with a fish based sauce typically used for spring rolls. The pho also just tasted like vegetable broth, instead of the discernible spices and rich taste that pho is known for. read more

Have been getting pho here every so often recently. Their pho is not as strong in flavor as my other most frequented spot but still decent. Their portions are petty generous for their prices which is the only reason I'm more inclined to order from them not versus other spots. My go to, chicken over rice, is pretty good here too. Their fish sauce cause be more flavorful though. read more

I'm back again. This is how it went down. It was raining outside started with a hot tea ordered to grill chicken pho. Got the cook for cutting up. The chicken was very convenient to pick.. so you start by taking the basil putting it inside the soup a whole handful of bean sprouts some Sriracha and some hoisin sauce on the side of the chicken that served with Romaine lettuce. You take a piece of chicken w a piece of Romain lettuce then dip in sauce ,you then take some noodles and chase it with the broth!I'm telling you, you're gonna thank me. repeat and repeat and make sure you use napkins your nose will be running . So satisfying. read more

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Spacious and semi modern decor is what sets this restaurant apart from all the other ones in this area. I like that the tables are spread farther apart than other places. The large front windows are floor to ceiling. Picturesque. Maybe they'll open them in nice weather. Service is very friendly and accommodating. I've tried many dishes across the menu. Everything is ok, thought nothing really stands out. Nice large portions. Couldn't really finish any of them on my own. Bun Bo Hue was delicious and has a good spice to it. Though most broths here are on the light side, not a deep rich broth. Prices are a bit more higher than other Vietnamese places in the area. Pro: favorite thing about this place is the spaciousness and that it's relaxing and relatively quiet compared to other Vietnamese places in this area. read more

Pho flavor seem a bit bland compared to last I came. It was definitely missing something this time. But the pork chop was nice and tasty, flavorful and sweet. My fav this time was the fried spring roll, its so good. Perfectly crisp and hot, and the filling was nice. Beef tripe was super tasty, and noodles were cooked perfff. $33 for two pho and one app which was pretty good price. read more

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Great broth and portion size in the east side of Bk. My typical go to in this area is pho vietnam but this is comparable maybe slightly below them. The one thing that I don't like about here is the noodle smell. It's the unpleasant pho smell that I can't distinguish what it is. But to others this may not be something you notice or care about. read more

U Bar & Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My family's go to spot for pho. It was my first time visiting. Server was attentive, we got hot tea when we were seated. There were 4 of us - we got the combination extra big bowl of pho, bun bo hue, banh xeo and the house special U8 (grilled sliced pork & spring roll w/ angel hair noodle). Portions were large for all the dishes. Bun bo hue broth was very flavorful - probably the best in the area. Banh xeo had a good crunch to it and had ample shrimp, pork & bean sprouts in the crepe. The Vietnamese iced coffee was also excellent. The restaurant itself is spacious, a good amount of tables. There was a large party of about 50 arriving when we left - they were set up on one side of the restaurant and there were still tables available for other diners. Will def come back and try other items! read more

The spring rolls are so tiny! I paid $18 for a large which only includes 8 pieces but the sizing of them are tiny. Definitely recommend a different Viet spot on Avenue U. read more

U Bar & Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Excellent Vietnamese food here! We ordered to share: 1) Pho, 2) Spring Roll Pork Chop Vermicelli Noodle, 3) Pork Chop on rice, 4) and some kind of rice noodle meat wrap. Wow! All the foods exceeded my expectations because everything was very fresh and supperrrrr tasty. I haven't eaten at such a good viet spot in brooklyn for awhile. Pricing was good for the amount they give. Highly recommended! We will be back! read more

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I only go here to see a beautiful latina girl with glasses, GREAT service!! Great food! GOOD looking girl

Big spacious Vietnamese restaurant in the area, compared to the other viet places in the neighborhood. Ordered the popular Xe Lua rice noodle soup with all the meats fixins' along with a side order of crispy spring rolls; wait wasn't too long and the atmosphere was relaxing as there's plenty of open space. The noodle soup came out in a huge bowl; I shared it with my mom and stay cannot finish the whole noodle soup; the spring rolls were really crispy and the dipping fish sauce just compliments so well with it. I really enjoyed my meal here; staff was friendly and attentive since there were many customers. read more

U Bar & Restaurant - Noodle soup and crispy Spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is the best Vietnamese restaurant in Ave U. The place is big and comfortable, and food comes in larger portion than normal. Staff are nice too. read more

The restaurant is very nice and clean. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.The banh xeo was amazing. More than enough for two people. I originally thought that the price was a bit high but after it came out it is actually an excellent value. I will probably get two more meals from what I took home only issue that I didn't reduce the rating for is the price of a drink that I had. Banh xeo again wonderful $20.95, one mixed drink $18.95. Yes I questioned the charge and was politely with a smile told that the charge was correct. So if you don't mind being pickpocketed legally I suggest ordering water. Enjoy read more

This used to be my go-to spot whenever I was craving pho. Unfortunately, I had a bad stomachache with my last Ubereats order. The soup tasted a bit different but I couldn't tell what. It was as if they added water and something additional to it. I won't be patronizing this restaurant anymore and will go to a different one instead. If anyone else experiences the same thing, please reach out to me. read more

Growing up with Vietnamese food, I always love it when my friends shares an interest in the cuisine or hanker a craving for a nice bowl of pho or some cold noodles with grilled dishes. Rarely do I come to the Midwood Brooklyn area but I pleasantly surprised to find a huge line of Vietnamese restaurants in the neighborhood. A good group of foodie friends are locals in the area and recommended this place for Vietnamese cuisine, and it did meet my expectations in terms of food. All my friends went with the easy choices: pho or vermicelli noodle dishes. Both were appetizing and fresh, portions were majorly generous, even to the point everyone was satisfyingly full. My habit going into a Vietnamese restaurant is always to go for the pork chops dishes on a bed of rice. I chose the grilled marinated pork chops (com suon bi cha). To my surprise I got a dinner sized plate full of maybe seven pork chops and I was scared thinking I wouldn't be able to finish it. The sweet fish sauce marinade was delicious and I went through each chop with ease. Be still my heart, and I love a good pork dish. Funny enough my friends were so impressed with the appearance and size of my dish, they ended up ordering one for themselves. Success sale hahaha. The same also applies for my che ba mau (rainbow icee dessert drink). Service was very attentive and quick. It was a hot day and the waiters kept coming around to make sure our waters were refilled. Very spacious restaurant and cleanliness was there in the dining area and their large bathrooms. It was worth the extra walk to venture to. My appetite for grilled dishes was satisfied. My only regret was not asking for a runny egg to top on my bed of pork chops. read more

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Came back over the weekend and it was fantastic! Probably now my go to on Avenue U! I take back what I said previously - definitely a necessary addition to the area hah The bun bo hue in particular is super delicious and has a good spiciness to it that some bbh's are very lacking. Super generous too with the meats, soup, and noodles. I would say skip the spring rolls though - very thin and small for the price read more

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My friend and I haven't seen each other in over a year so we settled on grabbing some Vietnamese food for dinner here. We ordered the summer roll for appetizers. I was a bit disappointed there were only 1.5 shrimps per roll so the shrimp flavor was barely there. I also felt the peanut sauce was a bit lacking in peanut flavor. My Vietnamese student recommended Bún bò Huế ($11.25) so I ordered that. I was a bit disappointed since the broth wasn't very concentrated. I also ordered a soda with yolk and condensed milk ($4.95). It was made with a raw yolk and it likes sweet soda with a yolk. I personally didn't really taste the yolk but my friend thought it was quite eggy. My friend enjoyed her noodles and Vietnamese coffee. The restaurant atmosphere was nice. The waiters were very attentive and knew where the items on the menu were by number! I felt that it really shows when the item you want is a hit or the waiter is just very passionate. read more

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I remember when U Bar opened in about 2019 during the pre-pandemic days, looking inside and noting that I wanted to give them a try but being a creature of habit, I continued to go to a nearby competitor is also located on Ave U. Today, however, having finally feeling better after a week of COVID then another week with a rebound case, I wanted to make a fresh start and took the plunge...albeit via delivery! My order was delivered courteously and promptly. In Southeast Asian restaurants I usually begin with a traditional summer roll that is made with shrimp but opted for the healthier avocado roll. The rolls (two per order) were tightly wrapped - a skill that still eludes me! Each was filled with large pieces of fresh, ripe avocado and came with traditional peanut sauce. I felt that they tasted a bit bland and that adding either mint or cilantro would have improved their flavor. For my entree I ordered their Bun Bo Lui (grilled beef with sesame seasoning, and shredded lettuce, carrots, cucumbers and rice vermicelli) that came with sides of fish sauce, hoisin sauce and hot sauce. The beef was a bit dry but the flavor was quite good. So while maybe not 5-star outstanding, the food from here is worth a try! read more

U Bar & Restaurant - Bun bo lui and avocado rolls delivered! - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Grilled Pork Summer Roll with Peanut Sauce - 1/5 Avoid this item at all costs. The peanut sauce lacked flavor, and the pork was bland and tasted off. At $12, it's a total letdown--no napkins provided either. Do yourself a favor and head to Pho Vietnam just two blocks away. I will admit the staff is very friendly and respectful but I came for the food. read more

Another restaurant joins the battle for Vietnamese food supremacy on Avenue U, but is it worth the visit on the west end of Sheepshead Bay's mini-Chinatown????? After months of passing by U Bar and passing up the opportunity to try them out, my wife and I FINALLY gave in and made the visit for takeout during the 2020 COVID pandemic in early September. We decided to order off of seamless and, at that very moment, we realized why we kept passing on U Bar - the pricing. It's not that the prices are exorbitantly high, but for Viet "fast food" it felt like it was, even if it was just $2 more than the well-established Viet restaurants on Avenue U. However, I've always been the "I'll try anything once" person and if the quality is way better than the competition they will have earned themselves a repeat customer. Being that it was our first time, we just had to go with the traditional, popular Viet entrees and an appetizer to share. Our appetizer of choice was the Goi Cuon (aka shrimp summer rolls). No shocker there for most. For entrees, my wife ordered the #1 - Xe Lua (aka combination extra big bowl) and I went with my usual Viet favorite #41 - Bun Cha Gio Thit Nuong (aka spring rolls and grilled pork with lettuce on rice vermicelli). Verdict? Ehhhhhhh average. It wasn't knock your socks off amazing and the food at most of these restaurants pretty much taste the same ... most of the time. My wife thought her #1 was OK and the shrimp summer rolls were also OK. However, the noodles in the Bun Cha were a little different, and unfortunately, not in a good way. It had an odd, soapy taste to it that kept leaving a weird aftertaste in our mouths with each bite. I managed to finish eating the Bun Cha, but it wasn't that enjoyable. Everything else in the Bun Cha was good though. When I arrived to pick up, there was plenty of outdoor seating available and the interior was spacious and nice. I do wish we would have visited prior to the pandemic and seen what the quality of their food was like when it was fresh and served to us at the restaurant. The prices are $1-$2 more than the competition, but like I said, it's not outrageously high. Will we be back? We have always loved the food quality and lower prices at the other Viet restaurants on Avenue U, but if conditions change, we might give dining at the restaurant a chance and maybe our opinions could change. read more

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The staff and boss are really attentive. I love that. They care just enough. I came half a hour before opening and I think the boss saw me just lingering around so he asked me if I was waiting for someone. If I gave more detail and said I was waiting for my friend to eat at this place, it seemed as if he'd set up the outdoor dining tables and chairs for me despite it not being opening time yet. I ordered the grilled chicken vermicelli for $8.95. I have to say, it was really salty. There was no duck sauce that came with it so the noodles were really stiff and hard to grasp with my chopsticks. Note, we came here right when it opened. Only one person was operating the business at that time, not to mention dealing w a whole pandemic, so I definitely understand. I also think I just picked a bad item because my friends ordered spring rolls, pho, banh mi (not on the menu, you have to ask for it), and vietnamese coffee and said they loved everything they got! According to them the coffee was rich but sweet, not bitter. The pho came in large portions so it was really worth the money. The spring rolls were crispy and had high quality flakes. Next time I come here, I would definitely try the coffee. It sounds delicious. read more

U Bar & Restaurant - grilled chicken vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

WOW, last time I reviewed was their opening time, October 2019. I think one of my last time there was somewhere in January 2020 right before Covid-19 was serious in NYC, I had gotten sick shortly after (thought food poisoning and then the flu). So I didn't come by for awhile... then I was sick with a lingering cough for awhile... and then NYC went into quarantine later on. By then, I was fine/healthy. Lots of businesses closed down; people were in quarantine and stayed indoor. I paranoid about going outside, let alone venturing outside to restaurants to order takeout (U Bar is a bit far from home). When things settled and NYC begin reopening, my family &I took it slow. It was awhile before we venture out but we were missing our pho. We finally came back for take outs (seen the outdoor tents during summer for outdoor dining but never dined there). Finally, we got our pho! Delicious!!! We just came by recently for some take outs and it is still heavenly. Pho is always best during cold days and any time! This is one of the few Vietnamese restaurant that has vegetarian spring rolls and other vegetarian friendly options which is great for my sister-in-law. #tip30pledge read more

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I have passed by the location of this restaurant on the bus and never realized it was a Vietnamese restaurant until I Went here for a birthday celebration. They have a wide variety of Vietnamese dishes to choose from on their menu. Service was quick after ordering. It was kinda empty but that could be cause of the weather (rain). I'm not an expert on all things Vietnamese but my boyfriend who is Vietnamese was not impressed. I on the other hand was content. Ambiance was comfortable. In all it was an ok experience... read more

Time and time again this place continues to impress. Amazing food, friendly friendly people and the delivery is beyond quick. Quicker than if I ordered hopped in my car and drove there and back. I will continue to order from here because the food is that good! Prices are really reasonable and honestly the other Vietnamese spot I order from my have some serious competition. The food is fresh and I'm not yearning for a gallon of water after drinking their soup. Cash and card accepted!!! Yes!!!! read more

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I usually go to a different pho restaurant up the block but decided to try this place today. The food was good and service was quick and attentive, until we were done with the food. They took our plates and then the person serving us disappeared and we set there waiting for the check with the person nowhere in sight. Had to ask the woman who took our plates if someone can give us the bill? She left and came back with the bill, we paid and she took it. No words from her, just silence. The end kind of soured the experience, I'll stick with my usual spot. read more

U Bar & Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Absolutely terrible customer service. We have been loyal customers and order from this place more than once a week. When ordering I had asked for a pho with extra onions. When the order came, not only were there no onions but also 2 pieces of meat. My order was 23 dollars for broth and noodles. When calling and asking about the order I was told I didn't pay for the onions and that's why they didn't bring them, and when asked about the meat, they said they would come pick up my order. Disgusting customer service. Instead of trying to keep their customers happy, this is how they act. For better quality Vietnamese food you can go up the block to pho Vietnam or pho hai just a few short blocks away. There they care about their customers. read more

U Bar and Restaurant is a relatively new third option for budget Vietnamese cuisine in the Avenue U / Homecrest area. The restaurant makes a good case for being the best Vietnamese option in the neighborhood -- the portions are huge and well-executed for the price; and the restaurant is brightly lit and comfortable. Food: Good (3.5 of 5). Dishes We've Had: - Train Pho (Xe Lua; 火車頭牛肉粉): Menu Item #1 in many Vietnamese places, including this place. U Bar serves a huge portion, enough for two people. The broth seems to be sauced-based, and while not great, is standard. Sliced jalapenos are available upon request for additional flavor. - Grilled Chicken with Rice (Com Ga Nuong; 香烤雞飯) - Grilled Pork Chop on White Rice (Com Suon Nuong; 烤豬扒飯) - Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Cha Gio; 越南春卷) - Combination Seafood on Crispy Egg Noodles (Mi Xiao Don Du Bien; 本樓海鲜炒麵): OK, though the noodles were too brittle to mix well with the sauce. A nice detail was that the shrimp were deveined, and the shrimp shells were peeled all the way to the tail. Service: Good (3 of 5). Atmosphere: Very Good (4 of 5): Two bathrooms with ADA grab bars. Value: Very Good (4 of 5) read more

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Huge portions and a clean, spacious dining area, but the taste falls a little short compared to the other two Vietnamese restaurants that have been serving this area for the past few decades. Their menu is expansive and in 3 languages: Vietnamese, Chinese, and English. They also have a lot of Chinese dishes. Price is very competitive and affordable. This wouldn't be my go-to place, but if you're craving Vietnamese and want a filling meal, this is a good option. This would also be a great place to host family gatherings because of the large space. read more

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Review #568 None Elite Squad So whenever I'm on U I feel like getting some Pho so I bumped into this place and decided to try it out. Unlike Pho restaurants in Southern Cali..this one had a Vietnamese decore and I liked it. It felt like I was in a Vietnamese restaurant..then you hear the Alternative Rock music playing and it just threw off the Vietnamese feel but I liked the decorations. I tried a Pho soup with a Cube of rice Noodles..yup..a Cube of rice noodles ..I ordered shrimp and beef but only got shrimps for some reason.. the soup was good.. i expected more flavor to be honest ..actually I expected more ingredients or im just spoiled by the Cali Pho soups..not sure... but service - 5 stars food - 3 stars dining room - 5 stars location - 3 stars Price for food i purchased - 3.5 stars So for now I can only give 3 stars..if I go back ill give the opportunity to update my rating read more

U Bar & Restaurant - Good Decorations for a Vietnamese restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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New Viet restaurant to join the other two long-standing chains on Avenue U. Prices are similar to the other two restaurants as a #1 will run you $9. Soup base isn't as flavorful now but I'm sure it just needs time. The rice dishes here are definitely larger than the other its competitors. There are two types of spring rolls here: original pork or shrimp. I would suggest getting both as they are fried to perfection. Since it's a new place, they even give you flan for dessert for free and a fan as a parting gift. Time will tell if this place follows the trend of its predecessors and closes after a few months. Hopefully that changes at this location. This place is cash only I believe. read more

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The Pho broth is tasty and clean tasting. The noodle and amount of meat is decent enough. Probably one of the better bowl of pho in the area. Nothing spectacular but get the job done. The spring rolls were tasty but kinda expensive. $7-8 for 4 tiny rolls is kinda insane. read more

U Bar & Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Ordered delivery last night from U Bar and was pleased with everything from the speed to the quality of the food. I ordered their Xe Lua ($12.25), Bun Bo Hue ($12.75), and Bi Cuon ($6.45). The broths for both noodle soups were quite flavorful and did not have a particularly strong MSG taste either. The Bi Cuon came with shredded pork and lettuce, but lacked both freshness and taste so I would not recommend that. I've also dined indoors at U Bar-- there is plenty of seating and the colorful lights lend a clubby-ish kind of ambience to the restaurant. I think the portions are quite generous, and although it is the most expensive Vietnamese restaurant around, the price difference is not that great. Good Vietnamese is difficult to find in this corner of Brooklyn, but I will say that U Bar is probably the best one out of the three along the strip of Ave U. read more

I'm Vietnamese and I have a soft spot for Bun Bo Hue at vietnamese restaurants. I'm not disappointed, the bun bo hue was really good!!! It was mildly spicy and I loved the noodles. I forgot to take a picture of the bun bo hue. I like the interior of the restaurant and how big the place is and the lighting is nice. Their flan was also delicious!! read more

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New Viet option along the Avenue U area - was pleasantly surprised by how spacious and nicely decorated the restaurant was. On a Saturday evening, we were able to snag the last big table for our group of 7. Oddly, no one answered the listed phone number when I called to check for availability, but we lucked out walking in. Most of us stuck with our usual, the #1 Pho, which is on par with the other Viet restaurants in the area. Portions were a decent size. We also tried their special shrimp and pork spring rolls, which were delicious, perfectly crispy, but note that a small order comes with only 3 rolls ($8.50), different from the usual Vietnamese pork spring roll option which is also listed on the menu for a set of 4 rolls ($7.25); we had failed to realize there was a difference when the waiter asked us which variety of spring rolls we had wanted to try. As long as you're aware of the differences, both are worthwhile choices to try. Glad there's a solid new addition to the area. read more

U Bar & Restaurant - Pho #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Ordered Catfish Claypot. With minimal Catfish is included in the pots. disappointing. Would not come back again

We were heading back to Manhattan from Brighton beach and wanted to support the local community so we ordered some food to go. Service was super fast and the food was good. We ordered cha gio and banh hoi thit nuong, some lemonade and cafe sua da. I'd have to come back and dine in if I'm in the area. read more

As a neighborhood local, I would frequent this spot often as it was clean and friendly service (still is). I would probably not return anymore because their prices are ridiculously high as of very recent!! $12 for a large iced coffee! And over $15 for a large spring roll platter. read more

When I entered, the place had many bamboo decorations and two carts with wine. There were two parties inside enjoying their meal. The waiters happened to be Hispanic. There was pop music playing in the background. The banh mi sandwich I ordered took a few minutes to be ready. It was authentic. read more