I'm cautious when a Vietnamese restaurant gives you a linen napkin with spoon and fork instead of chopsticks. Too expensive for small portions. I had the cornish hen for lunch and I'd definitely be hungry if that was all I had for dinner (same menu/portions for lunch and dinner). The bird itself tasted pretty good and authentic, but I still can't swallow the price for $12. I actually picked it because other dishes on the menu were even more overpriced (pho/rice/bun) than they should be and my people are known for being cheap. The pho bowls also looked very small and I can't comment on taste of other food. Spring rolls did look fresh but $5 for two?? No way, jose.
I've noticed "ethnic" food is pricier out here, so It's fine for the market in Surprise, but any real Vietnamese will know you are being ripped off. But then again, we'd prefer cheap, stellar authentic food in a shitty location over a pricey, modernized, spotless restaurant with a bar - which this place is. I guess the money has to go somewhere. Seems like they are having good business, so good for the owners. I probably won't be back on my own dime.