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The spring rolls were very unexpectedly charming! The pho itself was more or less like any other pho places, but the snacks here are definitely worth checking out! The shrimp rolls had some extra greens in it compared to other Vietnamese places that give it a nice twist (though my siblings didn't like this slight additions, I felt that it was refreshing). The shrimp on sugar cane came with a side of veggies, which complemented it REALLY well -- the greens offset the savouriness and oil in the deep fried dish well. In general, what really gave the sides an extra "mph" compared with other Vietnamese places was the side of greens and the general harmony of the tastes each dish delivered. The sides themselves were already above par in tastes, and the extra garnishes they put there gave it both aesthetic and culinary taste.
Ambiance 2.5/5 (15% of final grade)
There wasn't much to say about the general ambiance-- step in and you expect it to be just like any other Vietnamese restaurant. It was obvious that they didn't really try to win customers over with superior interior decor. They did, however, fulfilled the norms by keeping the place clean-- even the seafood sauce and sriracha sauce squirt bottles didn't have and sauce residue on them (which was nice to see, because having a chunk of dried sauce on the tip of the squirt-er always looks nasty).
Service 3/5 (15% of final grade)
We were promptly seated as soon as we got in, and there were already menus on the table, so we didn't have to wait for them to bring us menus. Tea was also very quickly put onto the table for us when the lady server left a pencil and a page and told us to fill it in ourselves (which was, in my opinion, better, because I could take as much time as I liked figuring out what to order). When I asked the lady about what the "three coloured ice" drink was, she readily described it and recommended this supposedly popular drink. The best thing was that she didn't have an attitude like you would see in most east-Asian establishments. Sure, she wasn't totally enthusiastic about the dishes, but she did have a tone of patience in her voice, which is nice.
Cost 3/5 (10% of final grade)
For the quality and taste of the food, this place was very reasonable! I went with my two siblings who eat a lot. We each got a drink and ordered 3 sides and a large pho to share. Everything costed us a little over $40 (tips and tax included) for lunch. I wanted to try more foods, so $40 was actually more than necessary, so if you just wanted to grab a cheap eat with a friend, an XL pho under $10 would easily hit the spot ;)
Other 3/5 (10% of final grade)
Brownie points round! When we walked in there was a boy around 12-13 years old who really expertly asked us how many people we had and directed us to a table. The lack of inhibition and gracefulness he had was very awesome for his age. Props to the little guy helping out his family restaurant during his summer vacation!
Final Grade = 63.5/100 = 3 Stars, easily!
TLDR: Definitely a place I would go back to for the spring rolls!
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