Sarah C.
Yelp
When you first walk in you'll immediately notice the place is in need of a cleaning & a remodel. The carpet stains indicate the route of heavy traffic which goes to show it should have been replaced a long time ago along with the food splattered window blinds. The walls could have been scrubbed & repainted years ago as well.
If you're coming here for lunch during the work week the service is extremely fast; usually five minutes after ordering your food is on the table! During the evening they're a little more laid back & not as attentive. Usually only one server is on the floor unless it gets ridiculously busy then a back room person will help out.
The two meals that I highly recommend are #80 Schezwan Chicken & #9 Pho Ga.
I don't know how the sauce for their schezwan chicken is made but I want the recipe! It's a sweet, tangy & spicy sauce mixed in with a massive variety of vegetables including cabbage, carrots, onion, water chestnuts, broccoli, bamboo shoots & dried chili peppers. The thick slices of white chicken mixed within compliment it very well.
Their Pho Ga is incredibly delicious & made to perfection! The pho broth is what makes the soup & if you don't have a perfect spice-blended broth it ruins the entire dish in my opinion. Their meat is more on the dark side than Portland's choice of white rotisserie chicken, but it's still amazing! As usual large portions of basil, mint, bean sprouts, jalapeno slices & a slice of lime are provided on the side.
Most plates are served family style / family portions but others may just be a dinner plate lined with white rice & the meal of choice on top. I don't know how it's decided how each is served since prices are, for the most part, the same. Meals are also fixed to order so if you want schezwan chicken without vegetables, ask & you shall receive! Also, the menu has so many options, like over 100! Whether you want seafood, beef, chicken, pork or vegetarian you'll have no problem finding something to excite your palate!
If you're a coffee lover, try the vietnamese iced coffee aka Cafe Sua Da. So good I wish they'd serve it venti size! It's a small, tall glass with a base of sweetened condensed milk, a few ounces of strong, brewed coffee & lots of ice. Stirred all together & it's a delicious blend!
I've been eating here for many years & finally returned from Oregon for a family visit. The quality of food is still top notch & should continue to be voted as #1 authentic asian restaurant of Sioux City, IA!