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| - It was a cold morning, so I decided to go out for some bun bo hue for brunch today. I was the first customer here and even though it is supposed to open at 10, upon my arrival, I was told that they weren't ready to serve until 10:30. I came at around 10:20, so I didn't need to wait too long, but keep in mind to not come at 10:00 on the dot or else you'll be waiting 30 minutes.
Anyway, being Vietnamese and always living in places with exceptional Vietnamese food (San Jose and Orange County in California), my standards for Vietnamese food are ridiculously high. However, I recognize that I am in Las Vegas and not in California, so I can't compare Vietnamese eateries here to those that I've had. The bun bo hue here was decent - the broth had good lemongrass flavor and the right spices and heat. I wasn't dehydrated from MSG nor was the broth exceptionally greasy. But the meat cuts and accompanying veggies were lacking. This definitely takes away from the authenticity. There was also not enough meat, in my opinion. The bowl is kind of small, so I would size up if you have a moderate to big appetite.
The service here is good, especially for a Vietnamese restaurant. The prices are fair - most things were between $7 and $12. Portions are small to decent. The menu had a good variety. Although this is definitely not the best Vietnamese food that I've had, it is decent enough to satisfy a Vietnamese food craving.
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