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| - I was a little skeptical about this place, especially after my wide range of Pho experiences, but Saigon Nites does Pho, and they do it WELL.
The first few minutes were a little awkward...was I expected to wait for the waitress or seat myself? I opted to wait politely, but I found others boldly walking in and seating themselves. Despite this little mishap, the service is great. My food came out quickly and the waitstaff stopped by a couple times during the meal.
Spring rolls and hot tea are necessary components of the Pho experience. The jasmine tea was flavorful without a hint of bitterness. The shrimp spring rolls were a hit; I loved the ratio of rice noodles, greens (basil and lettuce) and shrimp--not too many noodles and plenty of the good stuff. The peanut sauce was perfection.
Better bring an appetite--the portions are gigantic! I was promptly presented with a steaming bowl of chicken pho and I tossed in the heaping plate of bean sprouts and basil. I'm not a fan of raw sprouts, but they come to life upon meeting the piping hot broth. The broth had good flavor and body without being excessively oily or salty.
If you're not feeling Pho, there are plenty of Chinese items--lemon chicken, sesame chicken, beef and broccoli, chow mien, egg rolls....The list goes on and on.
All around a tasty, reasonably priced establishment.
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