Serena Hou
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I have to say, this pho place turned out to be quite underwhelming. Their pho tai was missing those wonderful flavors that make the dish special. I really wanted to enjoy their beef stew with French bread, but unfortunately, it was rather bland and watery, mostly tasting of starch. The strangest part was how the bread didn't pick up any of the soup's flavor when dipped - quite surprising!
While they proudly display a sign claiming to have "the best pho," I would respectfully suggest that might be a bit of an overstatement. The pork rice plate also missed the mark - the meat seemed to have been marinated a bit too long, making it notably salty.
On a positive note, the restaurant does have a lovely, comfortable atmosphere. However, the service could use some attention - we frequently heard dishes being dropped both in the kitchen and during table service. Perhaps most disappointing was receiving just two small sprigs of basil for two bowls of pho, which sadly wasn't enough even for one serving. With a few improvements, especially in the flavor department, this place could be so much better!