Josh Kang
Google
Quick Review:
Honestly, such a gem to find since moving here. I love viet food🥲. SOLID southern style pho with a wide variety, well priced menu. The Bahn mi was also bomb, and will definitely try more fillings! Pro move is to get a Bahn mi, to eat with the pho. All the other apps/snacks were good add ons.
Details:
Atmosphere: Homey vibe with some 80s music in the background. Wouldn’t be surprised if someone’s kid was working the register.
Service: you write down what you want on a server note pad. Might be weird for some, but I like it lol. The gentlemen serving us was so nice.
Food:
Pho Tai Nam *Overall Score (5/5) **Spicy Scale (0/5) unless you add jalapeños, Big Eater approved, clean flavor profile:
Southern style pho has thinner noodles, with lots of toppings like beansprouts, Thai basil, jalapeños, and sauces. Everything cooked to perfection! Meat was tender, noodles were just right and the broth is sooooo soothing. Drank that jawn up at the end (not too salty). Only use sauce to dip meat in.
Bahn Mi w Grilled Beef *Overall Score (4/5) **Spicy Scale (0/5) unless you add jalapeños, Big Eater approved:
The sandwich is the size of my forearm. Comes with meat inside but all the toppings on the side. With that said you got to build your own sandwich. Fine with me, cuz I filled it up with all the jalapeños. Meat was flavorfully marinated. Pickled veg and toppings standard. The bread was soft and doesn’t cut up your mouth. Don’t want to impede stuffing this in my mouth. Pause.
Guo Cuon Tom Thit *Overall Score (3/5) **Spicy Scale (0/5):
Standard Spring roll. Peanut sauce was very savory.
Cha Gio *Overall Score (4/5) **Spicy Scale (0/5):
Super crispy and delicious filling. Good layering on the inside. My fiancé is very picky with fried spring rolls, and wanted me to give it 5/5 lol
Chao Tom *Overall Score (3/5) **Spicy Scale (0/5):
The shrimp cakes are a nice snack. Soft, chewy, good grill flavor. Would definitely rather have as a vermicelli or rice dish rather than by itself. Sugar cane skewer is fun to gnaw on afterward.
*Overall Score (1-5)
1: actively avoid
2: rather not order
3: would rather cook, but would order if lazy
4: damn good
5: I am blessed to be eating this meal
**Spicy scale (0-5):
0=no reason to be spicy
1=no detectable spice
2=not initially spicy, but after thoughts of spicy
3=initially spicy and some after thoughts of spice
4= initially spicy and need water to continue meal
5= need water on first bite and onward