I'm so happy that Xinh Xinh finally opened! I've gone twice now and both times I loved everything I tried. The pho is the best in C-U in my opinion 'cuz it tastes the way authentic pho should. The broth is very flavorful and tastes like time and care was put into it's preparation. The veggies that come with the pho looked nice and fresh. The plum soda tastes just like it does back home...salty and sweet just the way I like it. It's definitely an acquired taste though. The almond boba I tried was also delish and refreshing.
The rice paper wrapped spring rolls (the fried version) were very tasty and I loved being able to wrap them in the lettuce and mint leaves. The rolls looked skinny but they were actually quite filling...you get 4. I also tried the fresh spring rolls (not fried) and those were huge! The fried wontons inside were a delightful surprise and the whole thing tasted so good! The meat is definitely flavored well. You get 2 in an order but one was already filling for me. I would definitely still try to eat both by myself though!
And the sandwiches...also the best in C-U (although I think Xinh Xinh is the only place that actually has banh mi sandwiches). There's a variety to choose from but I tried the grilled pork sandwich. The size was just right. It had plenty of the delicious traditional fillings like pickled radish and carrots, jalapenos, cilantro, etc. The pork was super tasty and there was plenty of it.
The prices were reasonable for this area -- about $2 for the drinks, $4 for appetizers and sandwiches, and $7 for the pho (all prices approximate). I also just noticed that Xinh Xinh has weekly specials for things not on the menu, like rice dishes. I'll have to try that next time. There's actually a lot of other things I want to try. Service is still pretty fast even though I only saw one waiter. For takeout, I would call ahead.
Overall, I love this place and I will definitely be coming back as much as I can as long as the quality of the food and friendliness of the staff never changes. [Ok, this review got pretty long...but this place is great. Go try it now!!]