Oh. I have yet to write a review about Vietnam Noodle Star. How did I miss this? This is my go-to pho place, although honestly (and don't hate me), pho isn't something I crave on a regular basis. It's also a childhood haunt for me. I am also someone who doesn't usually order rare beef. I do cooked beef here because they use brisket to make their cooked beef, and it's delicious. They also do a fantastic meat to noodle ratio.
Prices are on the cheap end of things, for the most part. Pineapple and sausage fried rice comes in a hollowed out pineapple half and costs $9.99. Ratio of rice to other stuff was rather good, and pineapple was fresh. I think green curry chicken (bone-in chicken, not chicken chunks) with roti was $8.99. The roti was a tad dry but there are other options like small French baguettes and rice. We got a lovely plate of bun hoi for less than $10 as well. Think thin vermicelli with veggies and your pick of meats/grilled items/spring roll with a side of fish sauce. Very tasty.
My favorite dish of the night was the boneless chicken feet with spicy and sweet chili sauce ($5.99). Portion was good for price. Not completely boneless, but the big bones are taken out. It's not rubbery or goopy. It's sort of crisp. I can't really describe it in English. It tastes almost like pickled radish/carrots, and it's served with sweet chili sauce. Grandpa said he didn't want any, then ate three or four.
Glad this restaurant is still alive and kicking after so many years.