Somehow the west gets pho right. This is yet another addition to an already strong pho lineup in the area. After hearing raving reviews from family and friends I knew I had to visit.
It was a typical Sunday evening yet the atmosphere is anything but. Inside there is an intoxicating Chinese hotplate aroma that fills the air as about a dozen of folks waited in the vestibule. The wait was uncomfortably crowded and that aroma makes the wait even more difficult to endure but nonetheless not a single soul gave up. This is the sign of a good place.
I am predictable as I typically go with my go-to pho. The broth was rich with depth, flavours and not overly salty. Noodles are done just about right, slightly underdone. Generous amounts of beef but could use better quality cuts however this is very typical of pho places. I can't say it's the best pho out there but it's certainly one worthy of the upper echelon of phos in this town. The spring rolls have a fantastic filling but the wrapper is questionable. While it's crispy and all, it differs than the traditional Vietnamese ones I am accustomed to -- the rice wrappers. I would give a pass on these.
All in all, yet another quality place out west to enjoy a good bowl of pho. I will be back for sure...maybe next time for that hotplate!