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| - This place used to be pho 99 or pho 88 and they used to serve quail eggs in their pho. I think it changed owners some time last year and now it's called jasmine garden. Sad that the quail eggs are gone, but, the menu has undergone a sensational improvement in quality. The food is phenomenal and, truly, is now a taste of genuine Vietnamese cuisine.
Sure the place doesn't look inviting, but the pho is the best in town. Great portions, fresh meat, savory broth. My go to is the special pho and egg noodle (M01). I've gone to some pho restaurants and the broth is just not hot enough but 10/10 times here, the soup is hot! And you don't even need to add sriracha or hoisin sauce!
Don't forget the appetizers such as the spring roll, grilled pork fresh rolls and Vietnamese sausage rolls. They are nicely presented and also absolutely delicious! Another delightful surprise is their milk shakes. My favorite are durian, coconut, jack fruit, passion fruit, mango and avocado. Super creamy and thick (but not the gross kind). Made with 100% real and fresh fruits! Even tried their 3 color ice and that was good too. I did try their rice dishes as well but they were just mediocre in comparison to their pho.
Service isn't the best but the owner is super hard working and I often see him striking a conversation with his customers. I swear he recognizes me since I'm a regular. I come here 1-2 times a month and they've never disappoint. Prices are reasonable ($7.95 for small pho, $5-6 for appetizers).
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