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| - 4.5 stars. Really great Vietnamese food here. I was reluctant to try it because my Vietnamese friend from work doesn't like Doan's, for whatever reason. But I said what the heck. So I've got strep throat, and I'm thinking the Jewish Mother's cure - Chicken Soup. Voila.....PHO! Great opportunity to check out Doans. I am VERY glad I did.
Started with the summer roll, which is light and wrapped in rice paper. I wanted a healthier alternative than the deep fried egg rolls, and this hit the spot. I did find it odd that they gave you an entire squirt bottle of peanut sauce....but, it was really good so no complaints about the odd presentation.
Then the pho. I got Chicken Pho to help quell my strepped throat, and this was VERY good pho! I love Vietnam Grille's Pho as well. Theirs is a little "heartier" and Doan's is more "feminine" and complex, with deliciously developed flavors and aromatics. Lots of scallions too which I love. They give you some bean sprouts, fresh basil, jalapeno's and lime as optional add ins. I added a little of each. The vermicelli at the bottom of the pho was good, but I was surprised at the white meat chicken. I thought, OH NO, plain old chicken breast with no flavor. SURPRISE.....the chicken picked up the delicious flavors of the pho broth and it was very good! Pure chicken breast and a good bit of it, all makes for a healthy yet satisfying dish!
Just had to also try their Singapore noodles.....OK so I'm full a this point, but I live 5 mins away and thank God for takeout......so they bring it (my waitress probably thought I was a piggy for ordering all this food - oink, oink, snort) and it was very good. Nice flavors, but a tad dry for my liking....I would have preferred a bit more curry sauce, but overall the flavors were there.
Nice folks who work in here, and it's a clean place with Vietnamese music playing. Oh, I did get to listen to Vietnamese RAP for one song......WOW did that sound different! It wasn't like that crappy gangsta rap or anything, just Will Smith-like......in Vietnamese. It was......different.
Overall a really great restaurant. I will definitely be back!
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