Phuong D.
Yelp
My first time at this location last week. Typically, you'd find me at Pho Dai Loi #2 getting my pho-fix, but today, I decided to try something new (and closer to work lol).
Came in around 12 PM on a rainy day. IT was still pretty busy as almost every seat in the restaurant was full. Luckily my aunt got there early and managed to snag a table for us in the corner.
Parking: Free parking in a garage! Pho King is located in the same building structure as Publix, Kuroshio and a number of other retailers.
NOTE: Pho King has a back entrance that leads directly to the garage. I noticed it on the way in but thought it was only a staff entrance or something so I ended up walking around the outside in the rain. Only realized that we CAN, in fact, use that entrance when my party left.
Food:
*Com Thit Nuong ($9.95)
*Com Chien Bo Luc Lac/Shaking Beef Rice Plate ($11.25) with Fried Egg (+$1.50): https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=nAbdEbm12JFyqeJm1Mpd-A&userid=DXdO88SrAIqXhq0zUAkHOw&utm_campaign=www_photo_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)
*Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio ($9.95): https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Nt9k79-wLxt5mCQc_w30_w&userid=DXdO88SrAIqXhq0zUAkHOw&utm_campaign=www_photo_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)
*Goi Cuon/Spring Rolls (2 for $3.75): https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=kOhIQximvUCsCA9tdCN-gQ&userid=DXdO88SrAIqXhq0zUAkHOw&utm_campaign=www_photo_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)
Spring Rolls were good. I think they could be wrapped tighter though so it doesn't fall apart when I bite into it. The peanut sauce is tasty too.
My Com Chien Bo Luc Lac entree was pretty good! I liked the fried rice. The meat was tender and lean. However, I would've liked it more if the marinated beef was less salty? If eaten with the rice and egg though, it works.
The guy who took our order accidentally placed the fried egg on another person's order. After we addressed this once my entree came out with no egg, they apologized and brought out my fried egg. Thankfully I had it to eat with the well-marinated beef. Later after everyone received their order, they brought out two fried eggs, gave it to my friend and apologized for fudging up the order. I thought that was very nice for such a small mix-up.
Drinks:
*Avocado Smoothie ($3.50)
*Honeydew Smoothie ($3.50): https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=SCZO9zRjaeUtSa5dfmcZ3w&userid=DXdO88SrAIqXhq0zUAkHOw&utm_campaign=www_photo_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)
The avocado smoothie is one of their most popular drinks since it is made with real avocados. As for honeydew smoothie, it was not very good. Looked and tasted more like colored ice to me.
Service: Needless to say, the service was great!
Overall, I had a really good experience. I'd like to try their pho next time and Iced Vietnamese Coffee.