Having lived in San Francisco for many years and been spoiled by the endlessly fascinating Slanted Door Vietnamese Cuisine as well as many smaller Vietnamese restaurants in the Bay Area, Pho Thang Cafe is simply the best Vietnamese one can experience now in Cleveland.
With Pho Ha Nam in the Asia Town Center a close second, these two authentic Vietnamese restaurants are now far better than either the long established Superior Pho or downtown's Saigon. Bac in Tremont is a close third, but it can be a bit too Americanized in some of its offerings.
Pho Thang Cafe has the best Bahn Mi in Cleveland - hands down.
And its tasteful Fresh Garden Rolls are actually that - fresh, delicious and plentiful!
Combined with an excellent balanced Peanut/Hoisin Sauce, these rolls are easily the best in Cleveland! (Pho Ha Nam is a very close second! Theirs are a bit smaller size.)
The Pho soups are fragrant, balanced, and tasty. And again, more than adequate portions.
The staff is friendly and professional and the overall restaurant is clean and well lit.
If you want to experience what folks get to eat on a daily basis in foodie/gourmet capital of America San Francisco, then you must go to Pho Thang Cafe. You won't be disappointed!