Going off a few reviews from my Yelp friends, I was pretty excited to explore a pho spot whenever I am geographically misplaced in the outskirts of civilization. Anyone who lives here knows that the cross streets of Gilbert & Queen Creek is borderline BFE or the welcoming gate to it. Sweet mother of GPS....thank goodness I know my way!
Perks is that with your check-in, you get 10% off your bill so I was starved and ready to go to town. Construction may deter you but once inside, it is a lovely spot; more upscale than the usual Pho dives. Despite arriving after the lunch crowd, we still had a wait and I noticed tables weren't being turned over as quickly. The menu is extensive and I was even more excited to see they offered a variety of boba teas.
With that said, I think pho is really a matter of taste preference. I have one spot that I hold as a litmus test for others to follow suit. Needless to say, I was disappointed. The pho broth was decent but not where I wanted to be a neanderthal and slurp up the bowl (mom's idea of litmus test); I also prefer my veggie plate to include jalapenos and lime with the usual bean sprouts and basil. The noodle salad bowl was very generous if you're into eating a lot of rice noodles. I am a meat eater and picked the combo of grilled shrimp with pork and egg roll. The egg roll and pork were not as flavorful and crunchy as I prefer.
I can't say that I would make a trip back here unless I ran out of gas and needed to find nourishment until help arrived. But then this isn't a deserted island and I am a foodie with a discerning Asian taste bud.