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| - I've been going to Pho 68 for at least four years now. Some long time ago, after shopping at Lee Lee's, I asked one of the people at the register which Vietnamese place they'd recommend. After some halting conversation, I got that while some of the other Vietnamese restaurants around may seem more popular, Pho 68 has been there the longest. So I tried it. Very glad I did.
The food is good and reliable. Their pho and pho ga is always spot on. My husband says that their egg rolls are the best he's ever had, anywhere. Their appetizers are well-sized and tasty. I've had nearly all of them, so it's hard to talk about any specific one.
They've upped their presentation in the last 6-8 months, which I like. Okay, small caveat - I've only ever gotten my food to-go. I prefer to eat at home, lazing in front of the TV, in my comfy recliner.
The owner (I think... the kind gent who's always working the counter) is a great guy. He knows me by my voice over the phone, he remembers our conversations, and he actually seems to _care_ about me, which I find charming and most welcome. If I ask for food recommendations, he gives them happily, and tries to guide me towards what I'll like best (not what he thinks I'll like best).
The only thing I wish for occasionally is a larger menu selection. The Vietnamese restaurant a few doors down is a little fancier inside and has more things on the menu (beef short ribs, bahn xeo, some super tasty beef stew like thing, etc...). I think next time I go to Pho 68, I'll ask if they plan to expand their menu. The owner/counter guy is definitely cool enough that I feel comfortable asking.
While yes, there are a few things I'd like to see improve (okay, mostly just the menu offerings), this place has been consistently good for over four years that I'm quite confident in giving a 5-star rating.
Get thee to Pho 68!
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