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| - Hmmm, I don't know lots about Pho. My boss, whose wife is Vietnamese apparently does, and recommended this spot as one of his go-to places in the downtown. So ethnic recommendation by proxy. Should be a go right?
Ehhhh, I don't know about TOA. The staff and service are actually quite good. I disagree with the below reviewer, and indeed, I am quite confused by comments. The staff was attentive and friendly, our orders were promptly brought out to us in under 5 minutes (as it should be with Pho).
The servings were adequate. I had the #42 which is just egg noodle soup with shrimp, chicken, and crab sticks. There were 3 shrimps, 4 crab sticks and adequate amounts of shredded chicken breath in the broth, as well as half dozen stalks of broccoli and cauliflower. The ratio between broth and ingredients was ok.
Basically, as far as I could tell, just a standard Vietnamese soup joint where lawyers from the courthouse or local office workers could come grab a quick bowl of soup. Nothing special.
The real drawback to this place is the relative price. I end up with a so-so experience, I want to pay so-so prices! Normally a bowl of Pho will throw you back $7-9, at TOA it's $11-14. No excuses. Not going back.
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