Sadly incredibly mid. This place gets recommended constantly, and I’d heard people were excited when it reopened after the fire, so I really wanted it to be good. Sadly, it was a huge letdown. The broth tasted almost entirely like MSG. MSG itself isn’t the problem, but here it felt like the only flavour, flat and one dimensional. The noodles were thin and broken apart, the meat portions were tiny, and the rolls were mushy and completely forgettable. It’s also more expensive than most pho spots, which makes it harder to justify. The service was slow and disorganized, the room was cold, and the music was loud, horrible radio slop that made the whole place feel even more unpleasant. They even charge for tea, which came in a tiny teapot and tasted extremely bitter. The atmosphere feels sterile, like sitting in a suburban boomer kitchen, and they don’t accept cards. If you’re nearby, just go to Nguyen Phi down the street instead. The staff there are warm and funny, the service is genuinely welcoming, and the pho is excellent, deep, clear, aromatic broth with generous, well prepared toppings. The vibe is great, the decor is awesome, and the music is weird and cool, it actually feels like a place with personality.
