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| - V is for very, very, extra ordinary. Not extraordinary, kids - just ordinary. Prices are in line with most pho joints, but they are a little sneaky and cut corners with the servings. The portions are large, however they majorly skimp on the rice noodles and meat - it's mostly broth and whatever greenery you choose to add. In a large bowl of raw beef with meatballs, I had 3 meatballs and 4 thin slices of beef, and the equivalent of three mouthfuls of noodles. PLUS I have to take away a star for a lack of mint - we had cilantro and basil but no mint. It made me sad almost.
Cha gio (crispy spring rolls) were nearly devoid of filling, like mini cigarettes rather than the fat cigars you'd expect them to be. Despite being tasty, they didn't com with any lettuce or greens to wrap them in to dip in the nuoc mam. This also made me frown a bit.
Young coconut juice was delicious and fun, and left me scraping out the coconut for the tender flesh long after my soup and spring rolls were over.
I'm not at all pressed to go back - it was so ho hum for the cost, and there are so many places in the area that are much more generous with their dishes.
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