Pho Thuan Thanh
502 S Dobson, Mesa, AZ, 85202
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Address :
502 S Dobson
Mesa, AZ, 85202 - Phone (480) 834-3449
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Opening Hours
- Mon :9:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Thy M.
We have stopped going to this place. The quality of the food is terrible. The servers are rude! My bf and his friends saw a kid sitting behind the counter playing with the water that they serve you! Omg I am beyond disgusted. That's too bad since this place is next to our house and we used to go here all the time.
(1)Kevin H.
The food is fantastic. They are super friendly and very helpful if anyone needs a guide to navigate the expansive menu. And lastly the prices are phenomenal. This is a must go for real Vietnamese food, Phó sho!
(5)Nhung H.
The mother wanted some vietnamese food, specifically this sweet and sour soup and clay pot fish ( canh chua and ca kho ) so we gave this place a try and was a huge disappointment. When I first walked in, the smell of the place already threw me off. Even at a bad vietnamese restaurant, you get the delicious pho smell but not here, no delicious smell to match the not so delicious food. Anyways we also ordered eggrolls and it only came as 2 in an order and the fresh vegetables that came with it wasn't so fresh. The dipping sauce was on the salty side so was the soup that we ordered so I'm guessing it's a theme. We barely ate the clay pot fish since there was nothing special about it. In the end, definitely not worth the 35 dollars spent there.
(2)Jack L.
Went for the first time tonight. Food was just ok for me. Not quite the flavors that I like. I have my favorite Pho place and tried this to see how I liked it. We had duck soup, Combo Pho, Crepe, #10, and bbq beef over rice. The place was busy with mostly Vietnamese people and our Vietnamese friends recommended it. So we thought ithad to be good. Like I said, was just ok for me. I will stick with my go to Pho place.
(3)William L.
I discovered Pho (check Wiki) 25 years ago when I was living in Honolulu. I later moved to L.A., NYC, & San Diego, always finding "my style" of Pho after a short search. While Pho styles are very personal, what's even more important is day to day consistency. The best places are all about the food, don't get turned off by the ambiance. To say I have been lost since Phu Thanh on Southern Ave closed down last year is an understatement. I wandered around the East Valley checking every Pho restaurant for a new place to get my fix. All in vain! Well thank goodness Pho Thuan Thanh opened, hiding behind a Domino's on the SW Corner of Broadway and Dobson. There are 11 brothers and sisters in Thanh family, the #7 son ran the Southern location (now at the Peoria location) The #6 sister is the chef at this new Dobson location. Dare I say everything tastes about one star better. While Pho is great place to start your adventure with Vietnamese food, its just the tip of the iceberg, the vast menu at Pho Thanh will open a whole new world of culinary exploration. Tip in ... and dig on in ................... Pho-licious!
(5)Polly M.
Our family has been getting our Pho from Unphogetable...not the best but the best among the 3 we have tried in Phoenix. We decided to continue our search tonight, so we checked Yelp for recommendation. This place is legit. It reminds me of the Pho we ate in Chicago Vietnamese neighborhood. And when we look at the price...what? $6 for a bowl of beef Pho? The pork chop is insanely good! We ordered 2 noodles and an appetizer and our bill is $17.02! Seriously? SO CHEAP! Why I only give it 4 stars compare to 5...like other Asian restaurant, it is a little dirty (again, typical) but I hope they read these reviews and do a better job on keeping the place clean and neat. Highly recommended if you want good Pho. If you think Unphogetable is good, you have to try this one.
(4)Brain B.
Good cheap food is always a great thing. This is my Sunday afternoon spot after a long Saturday night. I usually get the Vietnamese beef stew with the side of French bread, I have yet to finish an entire bowl.. I have had to take it home they are so generous. Cheers.
(3)Angel L.
This place deserves some recognition. I've been coming here for a while and they've been so consistent I think they deserve it.. The Pho is the best I've had all over Phoenix and I've tried it all over including a hand full of places in so cal.. The portions are generous and the quality is excellent. Come give this place a shot!
(5)Jordan S.
Being from Houston, I got spoiled when it comes to good Vietnamese food. Pho Thuan Thanh is by far the best that I have found in the area. Their pho broth is flavorful, and I recommend the lemongrass chicken if you're not in the mood for soup. The prices cannot be beaten either! My only issue is that their noodles tend to be a bit clumpy/chewy. Overall, an excellent restaurant!
(4)Julia L.
This review consists of around 8 visits. Recently as this place gets more and more popular, I've noticed the quality of the food going down. Also, the place seems dirtier than usual which is very deterring. The amounts of noodles they give you is probably the size of my fist, maybe a little more and the meat in the bo kho is around 2-3 pieces where there used to be 6-7. The broth is still very good and it's still decently priced, but things seem to be going downhill which is incredibly disappointing as this was a family favorite for a long time.
(3)Audrey G.
It's located in a tiny plaza that's a little difficult to find, but I'm not complaining because it's the cheapest pho I've ever had! It's $5.50 for a regular sized bowl, and it comes with all the regular fixings! The portions are really big (especially for the XL size which is only $7) and the broth is tasty. Another reason I'm a fan: They have an option that only includes rare steak and tripe in your pho. (3D) Considering I'm a huge fan of tripe but not the other additional pho meats, it's the perfect option for me! Also tried their spring rolls, which were $2.00 for an order of 2. Amazing how cheap it is, given that the quality is on par with what you would expect form a fancier establishment. Overall, it's a no-frills restaurant that serves up good pho at extremely low prices!
(5)Vijay R.
I came here to get some Pho Ga. I have only had Pho a handful of times before this visit, and I wanted to get another taste before a trip to Vietnam. One thing I really like about this restaurant is that the attention to customers seems to be important here. Many Asian places don't seem to place a lot of interest on customer service, but I felt that we were well taken care of here. I am seeing some of the reviews of bad customer service, but I had good one. The taste was pretty good as I felt nice and warm afterwards.
(4)Emma V.
Fresh food and very friendly customer service! I was surprised at how good the Vietnamese food was cause I'm spoiled by Southern California's great abundance, I love the crepes, pho and broken rice dishes :)
(5)Ernie C.
There pho and bbq pork spring rolls are an absolute must! I would give it a perfect 5 if the service wasn't as bad at times.
(4)Diane N.
I first came here about 7 months ago because I heard that the owner of this place was a brother to the owner of the now closed Phu Thanh Restaurant. (A couple of their cooks transferred over from Phu Thanh actually.) Since then, I've been here about 4-5 times a month. In my opinion, they're one of the better Vietnamese restaurants in the valley. Their services has gotten a lot better, they're much faster now, and the interior have also improved quite a bit since they first opened. Because I love Vietnamese food oh so much, I typically order different items on their menu to satisfy my cravings. Some dishes are good, like their #21-hoanh thanh soup and their #34-bun thit nuong, some are OK. I guess you'll just have to go there and give them a try.
(4)Tara M.
Freaking love this place! Ok, so the price, you CANT BEAT! The food is amazing...best pho I've had, and huge portions! The people are friendly and welcoming....however this is a pretty authentic hole in the wall Vietnamese place so there can be a language barrier depending on who your server is, and service is definitely not the best and the atmosphere is nothing to write home about. But if you are just looking for great authentic food at great prices, without having to feel like dressing up to go out, and you aren't a snob that expects the restaurant to revolve around you, go here. They are nice people, and it's great to help local businesses and families. the only reason this didn't get 5 stars from me is the atmosphere and service isn't what most American's are used to.
(4)Jo n.
Pho is pho.... Decent for Arizonan pho ! Can't compare to California's pho places though :(
(3)Benny L.
Th e food is really good and cheap/affordable for that kind of price. So yes u will need to accommodate for others bc it's not an expensive restaurant. I've been here with my family many time and the food are all great. They could use better customer services but I dont mind much since I'm here to eat.
(4)Roberta D.
This Pho is amazing! I've been scouring PHO for years and I've been lucky enough to taste different recipes from SLC (yum!) to Corpus Christi (they sucked) to Vegas (yum!) to San Diego (yum!) to here! I found they are the cheapest but their flavor is amazing!
(5)Mo G.
Their original location on Southern and Extension ( yelp.com/biz/phu-thanh-m… ) is now closed due to a tragic incident that happened back in March 2013 - an employee was shot by her husband then he shot himself inside the restaurant. It was on the news: ( abc15.com/dpp ...) Anyways, this location is owned by one of the brothers and it's just as good as the old location. Be sure to order their Pho #22 with rice noodle. They use quality meat and you wont find anything weird like fish eyeballs in your soup. It consists of quality thin beef strips, fish meatball (don't let this freak you out...its good), pork wonton, shrimp, crab & squid. My other favorite is their fresh spring rolls (not fried) that come with Hoisen & Peanut sauce...super cheap & healthy. They also have another location owned by their sister. It's located on 19th Ave & Camelback ( yelp.com/biz ...)
(5)Irene T.
My boyfriend and I are on the hunt for a go to pho place, this one comes in pretty close. We got the eggrolls, pho tai, and pork chop rice. All of which reminds us of the LA style vietnamese food we crave from home. The only thing about this place is you can totally taste the MSG.. the pho is a bit salty but seriously you can fix it with just adding water to your taste. The pork chop was so tender and egg rolls super tasty. It is in a more sketchy area than others but as LA natives.. not phased much. I have yet to try the Pho Ga. We did order this togo.. waiting to go try it at the resturant it self!
(3)Stacy N.
It was my first time here. Read the Yelp reviews so I wanted to try it. First of all, the service was horrible. No one acknowledged us when we came in; the restaurant was not busy at that time. After waiting for more than 5 minutes, we had to flag down a waiter for the menu. After we ordered, I asked for spoons/forks for my children and the waiter told me it's behind me and told me to go get it myself. I was shocked by that, but got up and got them for my kids. We ordered "Pho Dat Biet." The price and portion was great, but the broth was tasteless. I have tasted many phos in my lifetime, and never has had one so tasteless before. We also had, "Mi xao. The mi was flavorful, but the vegetables were tasteless and there was not much meat/seafood in there at all (2 shrimps, 2 rings of calamari and about 4 imitation crab pieces). I have never had one with so little meat before. In addition, the "Banh mi thit nguoi" was the worst I've had - there was hardly much meat and there was too much pepper - not too flavorful at all. Furthermore, the "Com chien tom" hardly had any shrimp in it, even though there was plenty of rice. The chef must have forgotten to add spices to our food during this day, as my experience seems to be in the minority here. It is definitely not a place I would visit again - even though the price and portion is good, the service and food was awful.
(1)Kathleen R.
This place was referred to me by my nail technician who said we'd likely be the only non Asian people there and she was right. The food was really good, fast and inexpensive. My husband and I had different entrees and loved them both. The service was friendly even though the server clearly didn't understand much of what we said. This place was also SPOTLESSLY CLEAN which always makes me a fan.
(4)Jon K.
Call me a traitor. But for those that loved phu thanh in mesa, before they closed down, this place is IDENTICAL as far as quality and price for food. I used to drive to peoria for phu thanh, but I think I found my spot!! This place looks exactly like the ones in cali, all those upscale pho places are pretty shitty, over priced, and watered down pho. The pho at this place is by far the best broth ever!
(5)MarvelNailsA Z.
This place is bomb! I always order my Tai " slices of beef" on the side! Their combination fried is yummy, pretty much everything is good!
(5)Melissa W.
Pregnancy cravings! Relatives of my fave pho place Phu Thanh (now located at the LeeLee's on the West side). The menu is a bit different as their style, but I'm enjoyable working thru the menu... my go to Vietnamese place when the need for more light and healthful hits!
(4)Trang L.
Finally! A pho place worthy of replacing Phu Thanh! The service was okay (does anyone still expect good service from pho places?) but the food makes up for it. The prices were reasonable (dare I say, cheap). We went there strictly to try the pho, and it didn't disappoint.
(4)Jason W.
Located in an old small strip mall the ambiance is nothing to write home about but I'm here for the pho so it quickly fades when walking in and seeing the place full with a hungry belly. I ordered up the 1b (extra large pho with the gamut of meat, beef, tripe, tendon)and the bbq pork bun mi. YES and YES, thank you! The bowl was huge and the broth was hot with deep flavors you only get from a well maintained stock. Of course it came with the usual suspects, basil, jalapeño and bean sprouts. You also find plenty of noodles at the bottom. I want to go back tomorrow and the next day and the next day. The bun mi was exactly was I was craving...for 2.75 you get your money's worth and then some. The bbq pork was marinated with perfect balance. The sweetness and char is to die for. I'm glad I found a new spot to come to when I'm in Mesa.
(5)Ali P.
Good and cheap! Service is mediocre.
(4)Jennifer C.
I've had two very different experiences with food here. The first time, I got a pho, com tam, and a bun (a noodle soup, rice dish, and a noodle bowl) which were all great. The second time, I got wonton and bunreu, and both soups were just not very good. Something didn't taste right with the soup bases. All soups come with a side dish of raw bean sprouts, herbs (specific to the soup), lime, and jalapenos. The veggies were all very fresh and nicely cleaned.
(3)Mike H.
Related to da vang n phu thanh,,, since phu thanh moved to peoria, this place is def the best on the east side..
(4)Jerrica P.
I was a regular at the old location on Southern and Extension and I was totally heart broken when I drove by and saw it was closed down. Then a friend of mine excitedly let me know that they opened at this new location!!! YAY! I went right away and it was spot on just like at the last location. LOVE the egg rolls, and they always include the mint :) Also had pho and it was tasty and perfect. LOVE THIS PLACE!
(5)Ashley D.
Great pho! I had the beef. It was nothing but perfect! The Resturant was clean and service was awesome! I would definitely go back.
(5)Jimmy W.
This place is very clean but a little hidden in the corner but what a jewel yet to be discovered. My favourite Pho restaurant went back to Vietnam for vacation and this place have changed ownership so I gave it a try and what a surprise..The soup broth is superb which rivals their competitors and the service is extremely friendly. I saw the presentation and I am very happy with it as well. I've ordered Pho Xe Lu (extra large $7), Gui Cuon (Vietnamese Spring Roll), Condensed Coffee, Che (dessert) which are very delicious. With a little more word of mouth, this place can be a East Valley giant if the words get out. I will return soon.
(4)Michael C.
Great flavor, I got the #1, the works pho. Only paid $5.50! So my wallet had a good time as well. Service was good, they left me alone and let me enjoy but were constantly glancing over to see if I was doing fine, what more can a single diner need? Overall, cheap, tasty, extremely satisfying portion. I am now a returning guest! Hope to bring my friends and family in as well!
(4)Alex K.
Super cheap and super tasty. Long time pho eater. One of the the best Vietnamese joints ever. Very fast service. Bowl of pho $6 and pork chop dish for $5. Highly recommend this place.
(5)Marianne H.
Pho Ga was excellent; large portions, great flavor, plenty of add-ins (Thai basil, sprouts, jalapeno, lime). Spring rolls were freshly made, large, and served with awesome fish sauce. Price is about the lowest in the east valley. Given that, I didn't expect the quality of the food to be this good. Pleasant surprise! Food was excellent!! The only negative I can say is about the soda....ordered a diet coke and they served a can with a glass of ice, so no refills. But the food was so good that we'll definitely be regulars.
(4)Jim N.
I like it, prices are cheap, but the quality is good. They give good portions for what you pay for and the pho soup is great. Me and my friends have been looking for a good play that is cheap and give good portions at the same time and only one other besides this is great, unfortunately that other store is close. We were skeptical when we entered, but after eating we like it. The only thing is that this place is closed every Tuesday and my friends and I usually meet up to eat and chat on that day.
(4)Matt G.
Good pho soup. The menu has a huge variety other than pho. It's inexpensive. The service was fast and friendly. Only thing that could be better was the cleanliness of the restaurant.
(4)Rod M.
The spring rolls with BBQ pork are better than DaVang's. Throw a little fish sauce in there and you're in heaven. Expect a bit of a wait though.
(5)Jonathan G.
I had fallen in Love with Phu Thanh unfortunately they moved to Peoria. This place is basically the same, run by family. Not too far from where the other placed was. The food is fresh and inexpensive and very healthy too. Please give this place a try, the Spring Rolls are perfect.
(5)Miky K.
recommend you guys should not come to this restaurant because the food contains a lot of MSG. I got headache and felt thirsty every time I came here. If you care for your health, you should not eat here because MSG is very bad for your health.
(1)Fiona W.
Love this place. So happy they are open. Food is delicious and fresh. Best of all the price is awesome. I'm Asian and knows how to cook Pho and other viet food but for 2 people its easier to pay $5.50 and so on ...plus its really really yummy here. If your looking for Real true viet food, this is to die for.
(5)Angela D.
One of the best tasting pho places around. I like to say the sketchier the better for good pho, which is definitely correct for this place. It is tucked in the corner of Broadway and Dobson and very easy to miss if you don't know where you are going. The service here is hit or miss as well as the food sometimes. But you can't expect that much from a lesst than $6 bowl of pho. Sometimes you get the ideal combination of meat and noodles in declious broth and sometimes one or more of those elements are off. The spring rolls are also really good if you can get over the grease. The rice plates are also a good deal with a good helping of meat and broken steam rice. Overall its great for the price you pay.
(4)Bri F.
This is my favorite Vietnamese place on the East side. I've searched long and hard for a place with pho and banh mi. You would think it wouldn't be that difficult to find, but it was. I definitely favor them over the places in Mekong plaza. The pho broth is flavorful and the pork in the banh mi is delicious. And it is all very reasonably priced! However, I've been here twice and they were out of sandwiches, which was quite a disappointment. The service is okay.... But I don't really care. I'm just there for the food!!
(4)Brianna R.
The food here is amazing! I lived in SE Asia and the food here brings me back there. The prices are also great! The iced coffee and pho is amazing! Highly recommend.
(5)Nancy D.
From the second the door was opened for us and we watched everyone hustling about at high speed with lots of tables pushed together for large family gatherings we knew we scored. We actually chose #27 seafood because we liked the picture and couldn't pronounce it plus I didn't have my glasses to copy it down. For real. We lucked out it was almost as good as the picture. Also had the #2A pho with Beef & vegetables. The spring rolls were so fresh and wonderful. A must have at this place.
(4)Joyce W.
"Only the pure in heart can make a good soup." ― Ludwig van Beethoven 3.5 stars easily. Being that I feel like a walking ice cube 99.95% of the time, I decided that I needed a nice bowl of pho to warm up with. I've been wanting to check this place so tada! I popped in with the mister for a bite. Portions are huge even without the extra-large upgrade and the flavor is decent. I'm not Vietnamese but I can still appreciate the care that went into their broth. Minus my Bun Bo Hue not having pork blood, I'm a happy camper! It's not my favorite pho place by any means but at $18 for two entrees, an order of springs rolls, and an order of egg rolls, I'd still be back. Phoenix pho place prices in the comfort of the east valley, huzzah! Service is pretty non-existent and the servers like to walk around singing loudly to the music, much to my amusement. It's okay though because all I really need is a water refill when the jalapenos starts burning a hole in my mouth. This is just your typical "Shut up, sit down, and eat your damn food!" kinda place with no frills. I dig.
(3)Kay T.
Because of an unfortunate incident, the other location was permanently closed. I don't know if this place is a reopened version or just happens to be another location chain. But it gets 5 stars for the delicious food and the cheap price! The extra large bowl is $7. Seriously? That's cheap. The regular bowls are $5.50+. Usually, pho places are $8 or more so you can see why this is awesome. Plus, their broth is full of flavor. One thing you should try is the stew #7 because it is packed with meat. The pho that I get is packed with meat. None of this 3 pieces of meat crap from the other restaurants. I still had meat in my bowl at the end of the meal. The amounts are generous which is another reason for the 5 stars. Appetizers are cheap too. Cheaper than a lot of places where they charge you like $5 for spring rolls. Here... $2. Yeah... I don't know about the service cuz I'm not really high maintenance but their service is ok. And the restaurant is medium clean. Oh well. I just came here for the awesome pho, anyway.
(5)Emily A.
This was my first time trying pho, and I loved it, it was delicious! Also, the space was clean, and the staff were friendly! The one downside was that the store was empty, but the service was still very slow. But overall very good!
(4)Darlene G.
Just moved here from Seattle. I was totally craving good authentic Vietnamese food. This place met my expectations. I ordered pho and the hubs ordered bun. Both were excellent. Place was very clean also. We'll be back.
(5)Lloyd B.
Had lunch here today. Opposed to what others had said, the place was clean and neat. The spring rolls were large and delicious. I had a bbq pork banh mi (sandwich on wonderful crusty roll) and beef pho and my son had their pho No. 1. He frequently eats Vietnamese food and thought it was one of the best he has tasted. We split the sandwich and dipped it in the pho so I guess you could call it a Vietnamese Dip! Service was fine and attentive. The prices were more than reasonable and we plan to return.
(4)Susan P.
I'm not sure how this place got a 4 star. I'm very picky when it comes to pho. Maybe that's the Viet in me or the fact that nothing compares to my mom's pho. This place has horrible service. Which is unfortunate since the food is pretty decent. It took us 20+ minutes just to get some water and menus. When we got our menus they wanted to take our orders right away, on the spot. Um can I look at my menu first? I ordered the rice with BBQ pork. So com suon nuong. Yummy. My family ordered pho. By the time they got their dishes I was already done with mine. My Thai tea had more ice in it than actual Thai tea. If it wasn't for my family I'd never come back here.
(2)Mark R.
Did not know this place was here. Actually ran into one of the workers picking up some ingredients at Mekong market and he ask me to come check them out. Who doesn't like a tasty bowl of number one to get the blood moving. Located in a tiny strip mall with a serious no frills setting and decor. Inside is large and very basic with several tables to enjoy your meal. Each table comes with all the standard Vietnamese sauces or condiments. Nice! Been here a few times and normally go with one of their soups and maybe an appetizer. The menu here is rather large with a good variety of different items. Always see a lot of the local Vietnamese foodies coming in and chowing down on some of their favorites. Usually get here early for lunch. On many occasions the place looked like it was not cleaned the night before or maybe after the morning crowd and several tables are still not ready or set up for service. Hmmm? Food is rather good and the prices cannot be beat. Just try and pretend you are on a top secret mission and maybe give them a chance to clean up before you get there. It can be hard to enjoy your meal when there is a vibe of panic in the air with them trying to get the place ready. Definitely recommend checking them out. Service is probably the area they should focus on to improve the overall eating experience. A-OK and then SOME! 3.5 STARS
(3)Jay D.
Very good food n very affordable! $2.75 fora banh mi sandwich !!! Most dishes under $10! Beef pho had a great beef broth n generous portions of beef n noodles. 1 minus they do need to devein their shrimp. Otherwise fast n friendly service for good food We'll be back.
(4)Tyrone F.
NEGLECTFUL... one of the worst dining experience I have had. We came here by recommendation of a "friend." Friend is in quotations because it was one of the worse dining experiences, and it was so bad that I wouldn't even recommend it to an enemy. I came with two Vietnamese people who were craving a particular dish that they wanted to introduce to me. My friend called ahead and said they had this particular dish, but when we arrived, they said they didn't have it because they were out of vinegar. Okay, So not big of a deal, they were out of vinegar, it can happen. So the server suggested like a grilled version that you grill at the table. We also ordered two bowls of pho with that. After about ten minutes. The guy brought out the grill and the plate of uncooked meat and the rice paper skins and veggies. And... That was pretty much it for almost 20 minutes. We watched the other tables around us eat and leave and My friends were getting very annoyed and we were all pretty hungry. So I made one last attempt and personally walked up to the server and said we're missing the two pho, the grill is not on, and were missing a bowl of water to wet the rice paper. He came out with the water and we continued to wait for the pho. Once the pho came, it wasn't even that delicious or flavorful as I had at other pho places. My friends agreed. So, in summary, the food isn't worth the poor service and long wait.
(1)Karen W.
$5.25 for a huge bowl of pho! $2 for spring roll appetizers! The prices can't be beat here, nor can the huge portions. The menu carries a wide range of dishes, from soups, to rice plates, to banh mi sandwiches. We started with the spring rolls. They were crispy, nicely fried, with a delectable mixture of veggies, ground pork, and shrimp. We each got a sizable portion of dipping sauce to go with the rolls, which I appreciated. We also got the pho ga, and the #59 rice porridge (Mixed meats- squid, shrimp, fish meatball, pork, and imitation crab). The pho ga had a sizable portion of chicken and noodles, and came with a heaping platter of bean sprouts, greens, and limes on the side. The broth was very light tasting compared to other restaurants. The rice porridge was nicely seasoned, but also a "lighter" type of rice porridge, with more liquid and less rice than I usually see at similar restaurants. There were about 2 pieces each of shrimp and squid, a few pieces of imitation crab, and some scattered slices of pork in the mixture. I also ordered a Vietnamese iced coffee. It took a long time for all the coffee to drip down into the glass, but once it was ready, it was a thick potent concoction, strong, smooth, and sweet. Service was very basic. Aside from taking the order and bringing out food and drinks, we didn't really have anyone check up on us. I had to grab my own straw from the packaging table, and grab my own to-go container to package up my leftover rice porridge. We paid for our bill at the cashier's table. Overall, I enjoyed the food, and I'd definitely come here again to try more of the items on the menu.
(4)Scott P.
The only reason that I'm not giving this place five stars is because of the service. That's it- that's the only reason. It's not that they were rude at all- they were just your typical Asian restauranteurs: indifferent, inscrutable, and inattentive. This is far from uncommon in many restaurants, so I can't really knock the points too much. But that, combined with the condition of the tables, was enough to knock a point off. Every table that wasn't occupied was dirty. Not filthy, mind you, but obviously they had only cleared the dishes from the previous occupants and not even wiped them down. Which, honestly, I could give less of a shit about, but I feel it necessary to point it out because I know that some people really get turned off by that. Alright- all that being out of the way, let me talk about the food. The food was GREAT! They actually have shrimp paste on sugar cane, and it's honestly the best that I've ever had. The sugarcane itself is SO juicy, and the flavor of the shrimp is just insanely good. All of the ingredients were fresh and tasty, and I really enjoyed making my own 'wrap' with them. We both had the Number One pho, and it was delicious. The broth itself has an obviously beefy characteristic, and it shows that these people put some serious love into their stock. All of the meats were great- all of the ingredients were top-notch. This had tied for my favorite pho in Arizona, and it was everything that I was hoping for. I'll be back. Many times, in fact. If they can show me that they keep a clean house, then I'll bump them up to five stars in no time.
(4)Tyler T.
This is Pho heaven.
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