Christina H.
Yelp
When I saw the first half of the menu, I was pleasantly surprised to see the abundance of traditional Vietnamese dishes not typically offered at Vietnamese dining establishments (ie: Chicken Pho, Banh Xeo, Clay Pot Braised Fish, Braised Pork Belly). Pho Thai Son also offers sushi, but I stick to a firm dining rule, if the restaurant doesn't specialize in certain items they offer, do not order it.
I ordered the Chicken Pho, as this was reminiscent of my childhood on Sundays after church. My partner stuck with the basics and ordered the Pho Tai (sliced beef). Between the two, the Chicken Pho had a better broth flavoring, but in reality, the Pho Tai should have been the star of the show. The way the broth is made in Pho Tai is truly a form of art. It uses the meat and bones of beef and seeped in the broth with exotic spices (ie: star of anise, cardamon pods, coriander seeds) for three hours. Chicken Pho's process is not as lengthy and not all spices are used.
The Pho Tai was incredibly disappointing. It lacked flavor, depth, and most importantly, patience.
The single staff on hand was incredible. She was fast and efficient, and knew what we needed before we had to even ask for it.
I will return to satiate my curiosity on the other Vietnamese dishes, but with low expectations...