3/5 Tom Z. 4 months ago on Google • 43 reviews
We
had
extremely
high
expectations
as
this
restaurant
was
highly
suggested
by
a
family
friend,
however,
it
fell
short.
The
place
is
in
a
strip
mall,
but
once
inside
it
was
very
welcoming
and
clean.
It
had
a
good
vibe
and
we
were
excited.
Started
off
with
Goi
Cuon
and
Nem
Cuon
as
our
appetizers
which
were
fresh,
vibrant
and
had
a
great
peanut/soy
dipping
sauce
that
exceeded
our
expectations.
Unfortunately,
that
was
the
highlight
of
the
meal.
We
had
Thai
tea
which
was
very
good
as
well.
Now
to
the
main
course,
we
both
ordered
Pho
based
solely
on
the
recommendation,
both
of
us
were
so
disappointed,
so
much
so
that
we
didn’t
even
take
home
any
of
the
leftovers,
a
1st
in
long
time.
The
Pho
Xe
Lua
had
“well
done
brisket”,
little
did
I
know
it
meant
the
toughest
meat
which
was
absolutely
devoid
of
flavor,
its
as
if
they
cooked
it
to
total
dryness
then
boiled
every
scintilla
of
flavor
from
that
piece
of
meat,
not
a
pleasant
piece
of
meat
to
say
the
least.
The
broth
was
less
than
average,
my
own
stock
would
blow
this
away.
The
other
Pho
was
Pho
Tai
that
also
had
a
lack
of
flavor
in
its
broth.
Thank
goodness
for
the
hot
chili
sauce
and
jalapenos
on
the
table
to
make
it
a
bit
more
palatable
and
the
copious
amount
of
basil
to
get
some
flavor.
Very
disappointing
meal,
maybe
it
was
just
a
bad
day,
I
will
never
know
however.
Lastly,
the
service
was
great
and
friendly.
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