I was surprised to find out there was a new Vietnamese restaurant so close to my house. I usually go to Da Vang on 19th Ave. I was hopeful this would be my new place to go...Unforunately, it won't be. Like previous reviews stated, there was a definite communication barrier with the waitress. I did not recieve what I ordered but when I pointed out the issue she didn't understand so I just ate what she brought. The pho wasn't bad but it wasn't the best I've had.
My main issue with this place was the fact that nothing, and I mean NOTHING was cooked fresh in that kitchen. Every SINGLE thing that came out of the kitchen was heated up in the microwave. I kept hearing the ding ding ding of the microwave and then a bowl of soup would come out. In my opinion pho just doesn't taste as good when it's reheated, especially in a microwave. Perhaps it had to do with the fact that the owner was the only one in there and maybe he thinks its faster/easier to just reheat instead of cooking things fresh, regardless I did not like the results.
I sincerely hope the owner does well, but I will not be going back. I will go back to my usual place. Although its further, at least I know my soup will be hot and fresh. They're so busy I bet they cook it multiple times a day.