Elle C.
Yelp
The short:
Even in spite of the sometimes spotty waitservice, this place is PHENOMENAL.
The long:
We happened upon this place looking for a groupon nearby for Vietnamese food. This place did NOT disappoint! I've literally eaten dine in or to go from here 5x in the 8d since we discovered it. On our first visit, we ordered: 1 order tofu spring rolls, 1 tofu bun (vermicelli bowl), 1 pho ga (chicken), and then, because they were SO good, another order of tofu spring rolls to go!
What really sets this restaurant's food apart, in my opinion, is their use, above and beyond, of aromatics, combined with delicious little frizzled onions (in both the spring rolls and bun), and extra veggies (carrots, snow peas, baby corn, etc.) in the tofu bun (something I ALWAYS long for in tofu dishes!).
I suspect the tofu is a lemongrass marinated or flavored situation, and it is absolutely delectable. Even those anti-tofu folks among us would have their mouths watering for this stuff! Alternately, my husband has ordered the pho ga each time and can't stop raving about the aromatic quality to the broth, which supersedes all the local options we've partaken in. I tasted the broth and must agree: it's very, very good.
In surveying the menu, there are more than enough options for vegetarians and vegans alike, which is ALWAYS appreciated. I don't know, however, if their tofu pho actually has veggie broth. Even if it doesn't, there are loads of other options for us on this expansive menu.
For Chinese food fans, you'll also find many offerings from your standard Americanized Chinese menu, along with hot pot AND make your own spring roll options, too!
If you get the opportunity to stop by here, you really ought to. Just be prepared to have to flag down the waitstaff if they get busy. But trust me, it's worth the hassle.