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| - Overall, this place has delightful pho at reasonable prices. The broth has fantastic, rich flavor. I ordered the medium size, and it came with so much meat, I couldn't finish it all. Ample veggies and herbs on the side.
Their spring rolls leave a little to be desired. I don't eat pork, so I always order them with shrimp only. For some reason, the shrimp always tastes a little brackish and overly fishy. Peanut sauce drowns that out. I've never gotten sick from eating them, but it's unnerving, none the less.
My friends and I were originally lured into Pho 87 by the large banner out front proclaiming "LOBSTER FRIED RICE." We got an order for the three of us, to the tune of $19.99. It was worth every penny. It was delicious, lightly fried rice, with at LEAST 3 whole lobster tails in it. I'm talking big, meaty hunks of lobster throughout the dish. It's a nice splurge.
They make their own in-house chili oil. If you're a fan of spicy things, you simply must try it. It's fabulous in the soup and on anything else you choose.
Every time my friends and I have visited, there's hardly anyone in the dining room. I have absolutely no idea why. The dining room is pleasantly decorated, and the food is quite good.
My favorite thing about the place, though, is the main hostess/waitress who works there. I suspect she partially owns the place. Her English is nearly flawless, and she has a biting, sarcastic wit that had our table in stitches. Not only that, but when one of my table-mates asked to see the big fish (front tank) eat one of the small goldfish (tank in rear of dining room), she consented to sacrifice a small fish, provided he pay for the "prey" ($3). Obviously, this isn't a regular request over there, but she was willing to accommodate us. Now THAT'S service!
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