When I saw that a pho restaurant was opening in the shopping center across the street from where I live I was so excited. I normally get pho from Saigon Bay, but having it this close would be so convenient. The restaurant used to be a Five Guys, and I was surprised to find that they had barely changed anything about the appearance of the restaurant to distinguish it from the fast food burger joint. I was leery about the food from the appearance but I decided to give it a try despite my instincts.
I ordered the Pho Ga was very disappointed. The broth had no flavor whatsoever, and I had to use the entire cup of sriracha they gave me to make it worth eating. The chicken meat was a mix of light and dark, and the dark pieces were very veiny and sinewy. I feel like I have wasted my money (despite the low quality, the price was about the same as anywhere else at $11).
Hopefully they step their game up or they're replaced by a Mexican restaurant. This shopping center needs one!