Jennifer S.
Yelp
Back in the summer I was told I had to come try this place if I liked Vietnamese cuisine. So, my best friend and I made plans on a week night and made the drive to find out they were unexpectedly closed.
Finally, four months later, we decided to try again. The place was pretty crowded but we were seated quickly. The seats are very low and uncomfortable, but I was so excited I didn't care.
Waters were brought over after we had a chance to peruse the menu and we also ordered limeade to start, lychee for me and strawberry for him. As an appetizer we decided to do one of their fusion options and went with the Hen fries.
Our server brought over silverware just for my friend and none for me. We figured it was an oversight. Our drinks had not arrived yet, but they were busy and we figured they were on the way.
The fries arrived pretty quickly and were hot and crispy with fresh cilantro, parmesan cheese, and aioli. We were super excited to see what the rest of our dinner would bring.
Our drinks still had not arrived when our server brought out my CƠM THỊT NƯỚNG, which is grilled sliced pork with rice, cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, and daikon. It looked fantastic but I didn't want to dig in until my friend had his entree.
His MÌ BÒ KHO, braised beef stew with egg noodle, arrived about ten mins or so later. We finally were able to enjoy our entrees, but still didn't receive our drinks or silverware for me. My bestie gave me his fork and knife and he used the spoon since he had what was basically pho. The broth on his was insanely greasy and lacking flavor, while mine was good. I ordered the same thing I get in many Vietnamese restaurants and it is pretty difficult to not do well since it's so simple.
It seemed like they were really struggling with service on this particular evening. I wish I had a chance to experience it when the servers weren't completely in the weeds. Unfortunately, I don't see myself making the trip anytime soon since it's not close by and wasn't the best first experience.
My best friend and I agreed we'd give it 3.5 stars but since we can't do half stars we are going with 3 this time.