Ahhh...Cleveland Asia town keeps growing bit by bit. It's exciting to see new restaurants pop up and I can hardly keep up with trying them all. I've had the opportunity to try this place a couple of times and some of the items really impressed while some fell a bit short.
First I've always had great service. Everyone I've come across working was personable and efficient. However, I'm not sure if you're supposed to take the check up to the register after you're done or wait for it to be picked up since both have happened. But because everyone was so sweet I'm making this a four star joint.
The spring rolls are some of my new favorites in town. Made the way I grew up eating them. Smaller, crispy and filled with more meat than veggies. The bun (vermicelli) with pork was perfect with grilled bbq pork and a tangier nuoc mam (fish sauce). I was also a big fan of the bahn mi. for 2.95 you really can't beat the price. However, I would switch up the mayo. The white mayo from a jar just doesn't go with any bahn mi..
We've tried several broken rice dishes, all tasty and comforting. The lemon grass chicken contained strong lemon grass flavor and with the standard tomato, cucumber and lettuce.
On a visit with my parents, my dad loved his durian smoothie. It was thick and contained real durian, not a powder. I don't really like the smell of rotting garbage so I stayed away from it and got the avacado smoothie. It was served lukewarm and tasted like a really creamy plain guacamole. I would have rathered dipped some chips in it than drink it. Kinda disappointing.
The pho was just ok. I like a really meaty broth thats not too sweet but this one was a little watered down. Raw meat was available for extra but it's worth it. Also, the chicken salad was a little salty. All the main components were there but it was just too salty.