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| - Came here with the hubs at around 1pm on a Sunday. Our friends had recommended this place as they are currently running a 10% discount until early December as a "grand opening special".
We were promptly greeted at the door by a crowd of other waiting customers, and the cashier. He told us it would be a thirty minute wait for a table for two (there were LOTS of empty tables when we got there... all dirty though). We decided that it would be okay to wait it out, during our wait we could see people (multiple tables) grabbing unused tea cups and cutlery from other tables so that they could eat... apparently the servers forgot to bring any to them prior to serving their food. Eventually a table did get cleared for us within ten minutes so that we could get seated.
The menu here is quite extensive, much more than some of the other pho places in the area. Attempting to place an order after we had decided what we wanted was quite an ordeal. We got the attention of the first server which said he would be right back to take our order, but after 5 minutes had passed, we knew there was no hope in having him take our order. Sadly, I then had to wave and frantically get the attention of the other server. I had originally wanted to get their "vegetarian special noodle soup hue style" which the server had stated was available, but after waiting thirty minutes for the food, it turns out that it was not so.
In the end we settled to get their pork spring rolls, vermicelli with lemongrass chicken and bean sprouts, rice vermicelli - steam with grilled meat combo, and an avocado shake. When the food did arrive, it was FABULOUS! I was provided quite an elaborate set up for my steamed rice vermicelli, and had great fun making little rolls to eat. We did have to remind the servers quite a number of times to bring us tea and the avocado shake we ordered though. The avocado shake could use some work, as it was quite icy, and had very little avocado taste to it at all. The portion sizes for the hot food was great for the price.
I think that with a little bit more experience, this restaurant could be something great, but at this point in time, the service still has lots to be desired.
Update: I've had a whole lota take out from here recently and it's fab every time! Highly recommend C38 super tasty and great bang for you buck. Loved having their thick noodles as well. Portion size for that was a bit small but it was something you don't typically find at other pho places.
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