I was originally going get some local food from Ohana nearby but decided mix it up at the last second. Always good to try new things in life especially when i comes too food. It was my first time here normally for Pho have my to go spots. If first impressions are important Sammy Pho definitely not going get one excited. I thought was walking into employee dining room (not that all of them are bland or lack any type of personality) cause all the walls no decoration. Sure you have widescreen televisions spread out all around. I sat down just odd feeling like am in restaurant or cafeteria setting? Just me.
The food that trumps anything comes too decor of restaurant. I started with order of springs rolls and then got p1 for my Pho. The spring rolls were ok. I know everyone makes them different from one vietnamese restaurant to another. I prefer one that has little more rice noodles in it. I felt like the springs rolls had more lettuce then noodles. The peanut dipping sauce felt could have been thicker in consistency and could have had more peanut taste in it.
The Pho the broth was ok. Again just felt like it was missing something maybe lacked the depth then my normal spots. To be fair my Pho put siracha and hoisin, The bean sprouts, lime, jalapeƱo, and fresh thai basil. Really most of the base broth flavor is gone. Still Pho your only as good as your broth!!!! They do put nice portion of noodles and the meat in the Pho. It was hearty till the bottom of the bowl. =))
The service was excellent. The guy was very attentive, friendly, and asked if everything was good. I appreciate when restaurant asks for feedback from the customers.
Overall just ok nothing that really stood out for me. It location is close to me so could see myself coming back. If looking for great Pho feel like lot of others places that can go get your Pho on.................