Dong T.
Yelp
Unfortunately, I have found myself once again completely BAMBOOZLED by all of these local clown AZ food "influencers". Just another par for the course Vietnamese place. I'd even argue, subpar or underwhelming. Drove a bit out of my way (I live in central phx but met up with friends who live in East Valley) to a place I was decently excited to finally try. Though my gut told me I should have just gone with any one of their pho options, I decided to really test them as a Vietnamese person and try their Bun Hue. A real Viet would not hide the fact that pho is overrated and that Bun Hue or Bun Rieu is way superior than pho. Anyone who claims otherwise is in denial or wants to really fall into the mainstream. Regardless, their Bun Hue is barely one notch above inedible. Served in a bowl too small. The noodle to broth ratio was just stupidly incomprehensible. 75% noodle, 15% protein, 10% broth. I was eating a bowl of mush. Also, the spice level for a proper Bun Hue, this did NOT meet. Also ordered their fried calamari. Holy cow, this was blander than the calamari I've had at American restaurants. First of all, they use little cuttle fish, so iykyk. Secondly, a proper fried calamari dish served by a chinese/Vietnamese restaurant is seasoned in jalapeños, bell peppers, garlic, lots of pepper, and other chili peppers. And crispy, crunchy onion. This was the EXACT opposite. Safe to say, if I want below average and underwhelming Vietnamese food, I can just stay on my side of the valley in Phoenix. What a letdown.