Pho For Days

I love this little spot. As someone who appreciates a serene, chill spot I’m almost hesitant to hype this place up lol (jk). The Pho is delicious (beef & brisket 🤤)and so is everything else. My go to is the Shrimp Vermicelli. It’s delicious and paired with a fresh, crisp salad. They usually have instrumental music playing in the background but also have a little bar area where they have the games on. I mostly look for places that are kiddo friendly and this place has both bar height tables and regular height tables. They have boosters/highchairs available. Wesley is always attentive and checks on you just the right amount of times.

I came here with my wife to have some pho. She was trying pho for the first time but was put off by the taste of the cilantro. I thought mine was okay but I also flavor mine heavily with sriracha and hoisin sauces. The cuts of meat were different than what I am used to in pho but it wasn't bad on the whole. The meat is sliced thicker and is not as tender as I am used to.

Overall: 9.5/10. Weird bathroom, but excellent food and just the type of place I like (good food, no frills). Food: 10/10, we had calamari and pho (split 1 portion between 2 people). The calamari was perfect, not overcooked or rubbery, and the pho was refreshing and delicious. Just a love letter to beef (we got the beef and brisket). It came with all the expected toppings (basil, bean sprouts, lime, jalapeno). I had no complaints about portions or quality. I also had a That tea that was incredible, not overly sweet, but perfectly balanced. Service: 10/10. My friend and I weren't terribly hungry, so we asked for one pho, split between the two of us. They brought it out already split for us in two bowls. The food came out quickly and we weren't bothered during the meal, which I love. Bathrooms: 8/10, very interesting lighting (blue light in the front, purple and green in each stall), but I will say that I appreciate bathrooms that have fully enclosed stalls (top and bottom) and paper towels. Hard to say about the cleanliness because it was a little hard to see, but overall, it wasn't bad, just odd. Overall: I liked the ambience, there's outdoor seating and a bar, and the pho was lovely. We came after watching a movie at the Harkins nearby, and then went to take a walk at the Arrowhead mall afterward; this was a great way to spend the day. It's in a great location and I'm looking forward to trying every kind of pho they have.