I visited Bun Bo Hue last night, after one of my dad's clients from the west end recommended this place for the Bun Bo Hue (I guess that's why they call the restaurant such? Haha).
When I arrived at around 8:30pm, there was only another table being seated. I understand it was a little late, but it did make me a bit curious. I ordered #3 and my dad ordered #6 (see Yvonne T's photos for descriptions), and we also added a pork strip rice paper roll.
A few minutes before we got our bowls, there was a foul smell of what seemed like fecal matter coming from either the kitchen or washroom. It lasted about 10 minutes and ended when our food arrived. In a way it was a little uncomfortable for my dad and I.
#3 tasted decent, the vermicelli was quite good and the ingredient quantity was passable. The broth didn't taste anything special, and I wasn't able to really taste the "sour"ness until around halfway thru my meal.
My dad really liked #6 for its authenticity. He has a slight preference for the Vietnamese-Chinese hybrid design they use for Kim Po (I guess he's used to it), but did give good remarks for its taste and portion size.
The pork strip rice paper roll was average. I definitely prefer Kim Po's as the vermicelli here was too thin for my liking.
Overall I like this place for authenticity. It missed the ballpark a bit in terms of exoticness, but for the amount I paid and what I got in return I must say it wasn't too bad, and I will definitely consider returning.