I regret that for the past 8 years, I've been driving by this place everyday to and from work and not taken advantage of their delicious Pho soup! If you have a sinus cold, be sure to bring extra Kleenex! The Soup is sure to open your passages!
Date & Time of visit: Monday, December 11, 2017 @ 11:20am-12pm
Atmosphere: Spacious, Fast Paced - In & Out eatery.
Cleanliness: Restaurant appeared to be clean. Cutlery, plates and glasses were clean.
Constructive criticism: N/A
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Facilities: Did not visit the facilities.
Food: I had a small appetite today, so I ordered just the Beef Satay PHO soup. It was nice and hot when brought to the table. Spicy to the taste, but very tolerable. The touch of lime, and Thai basil brought the flavors all together.
Likeliness of returning or recommending to others: I will return! great location at the corner of Cartwright & Caledonia. Super convenient since my work is on Cartwright! Walking distance. This is an excellent meal on a cold winter day.
Parking: conveniently located in front of the restaurant. With a capacity of 80 seats inside and 30 seats outside at patio (if weather is applicable).
Portion Sizes: LARGE!!! I was in shock when the bowl arrived to the table. Great amount of beef slices!
Price: Great price! for a Large soup and 1 can of ginger ale, it cost me under $12.
PHO Pricing by the bowl: S $7.00, L $8.25, XL $9.50
Service: When I arrived, I was greeted by a waitress who sat me immediately. Server was friendly, quirky, and quick!
Selection: Large. The menu offers over 100 items.
What makes this restaurant stand out from the others: close to my work! - has Take out!
Hours of Operation: Mon - Sun 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (Cartwright location only)
Website: lacvien.com