Ann T.
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Found my pho spot!!! Really cozy and nicely decorated place. The architecture was very nostalgic and homey. Reminds me of residential+commercial small businesses in Vietnam, where people live and do their business at their home. The menu is humble but highlights the best known Vietnamese dishes. We tried Phở, Bún Bò Huế and Cơm Tấm. At first, we reluctantly ordered because it was a bit pricey. Then, when the food came out, we were shocked to how GIGANTIC the portions were. I came in with baggy pants, after I finished the food, my pants were tight. Name me any pho place with XXL size, full toppings with 2 big*ss, juicy, meaty ribs that below $30? Everything is just right. Ribs were at the perfect level of tenderness, juicy, not too soft that it fell off, not too hard that I can bite through. Tendon was the definition of what tendon should be, at the right texture, although I’m not a tendon person (mostly skip tendon). Most pho places they overcook tendons to the point 5 seconds in the hot soup, they dissolve and never be seen by men. 15 minutes in, my tendons were still there visibly and edible. The diva was the vinaigrette red onion. I hate onion and vinegar, but damn, it was so spot on that I had to get extra (the owners were generous with me). The sate (chili oil) was homemade and so much different, went super well with bún bò Huế. My husband is a picky eater when it comes to his favorite dish, cơm tấm. He finished it and left no crumbs. Although, it would be better if they have the pork lard scallion oil. Service was 10/10. The owner had great sense of humor, genuine and generous. We worked in restaurant industry, we barely praised on generic interactions. Bún Bò Huế was good, I wish the noodle a little bit firmer, that’s just my preference. Gosh this place deserves to be known more. Will I ever comeback? 1000% yes.