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| - I ended up at Thai House because I was actually really looking to get ~pho'ked up~ this find Sunday afternoon but my first choice Vietnamese place was closed (why anyone would choose to close a pho -- objectively the best hangover cure -- place on Sunday is beyond me) so a bit of bias may creep into this review.
I got the rice noodle as a sort of consolation effort, so I can't speak for any of the more common Thai dishes (Pad Thai, different fried rices, curries, etc.) they serve, but it was somewhat underwhelming. First, as far as bang for your buck, it was a good amount of food for $9, so no complaints there. As far as flavor, though, the broth was decent but on the mild side and basically just stock, garlic, and green onion. The chicken and shrimp were honestly pretty bland, and I had to dump in the chili and soy sauces to spice it up (side note: the chili/spice selection is also lacking - they only have that red paste you can find in any supermarket next to the sriracha). The noodles had a good, firm texture with few clumps.
For what it is, rice noodle soup, I suppose it's on par; the dish itself isn't supposed to be packed with flavor. But if you're looking for a pho alternative, something with a rich and beefy broth, I don't think this does the job.
It's also unfair to judge Thai House with my pho tinted glasses on, so if I'm ever back in the area and want a more conventional Thai dish, I would definitely check this place out again.
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