Timothy Spencer T.
Yelp
TLDR: Don't be fooled by the star rating. This is a perfectly fine bowl of pho at a price point that is competitive within the area. The portions are good where a bowl will be enough for one person, but throwing in the additives really makes a meal for two have a diverse set of meats.
2. Phở Tái, Chín: The broth is hearty, the amount of meat is respectable, and the noodle portions are good. The clean, beefy taste of the broth is something different compared to my favorite spots. The brisket is a bit of a letdown, but it's still decent. The rare steak is one of the better rare steaks I've had at this price point. The way they serve it is a bit dangerous, though, because it's balled up within the soup, so unfurling the ball of rare meat 5-10 minutes into the meal after focusing on the noodle, brisket, or the beansprouts that you personally threw in will cause the insides of that ball to stay as rare beef. So mix immediately after getting the bowl, making sure all the rare beef is exposed to the hot soup asap.
Extra Beef rib: 2 good ribs with pho broth that is slightly different from the broth in #2. It's oiler, and it feels like some marrow was incorporated into it. They serve this with scissors because the beef rib's grip to the bone is random. One bone can have meat falling off while the other will give the scissors a run for its money. What is consistent is the texture of the beef after it has parted ways with the bone. The chew is just right and soft in the fattier sides, and I am a fan of it.
Fresh Noodles: I enjoy flat noodles, so I requested fresh noodles on the #2 and got an extra order. These noodles were chewy, the portions were good, and I can wholeheartedly recommend this.
Service: It's fast. You order when you come in, and the food arrives in what feels like less than 10 minutes. I was a little irritated because the person taking my order wouldn't let me finish my sentences, but that has nothing to do with the food, which is where my priorities lie.
Ambiance: This bright restaurant has a lot of space. It's in a good area with a good amount of parking and a place for dates and family.