. . . "2015-12-28T00:00:00"^^ . "16"^^ . "17"^^ . "\"Oh come on, seriously, why can't we just grab a burger?\" whines my Midwest poker bud.\n\n\"Because this place makes the best oxtail pho and their blood cake is the best\" my matter of fact reply.\n\n\"Blood cake? WTF!\" his exasperated reply.\n\nSadistic teasing of my bud aside, thanks to a large workforce of first generation Asian Americans, Vegas boast some of the best Vietnamese food in the country. That said, from the creator of District One comes Viet Noodle Bar.\n\nThe extensive menu is very diverse with classic, authentic Vietnamese dishes along side more \"Americanized\" creations. There's something for everyone. Oh and the food is good.\n\nTop props to the oxtail pho. Matching that of District One, deep, beefy flavor, tons of gelatin that coats the lips. Fall off the bone tender oxtail. What's not to like. \n\nTheir standard pho, uses the same beefy broth and is good. Steaming hot, loads of fresh veg, generous quantity of good quality protein (the tendon is very clean and soft). Offered in two sizes. Additional meat available for a modest up charge if your carnivore cravings are in full effect.\n\nGood selection of soups, rice plates and vegetarian dishes. Have not tried those. However, do not pass on one of their BBQ (think KBBQ with veggies to wrap the proteins) or in a vinegar hotpot (think shabu shabu with wrapping the proteins then dipping in sauces). Beef, shrimp, and/or squid, lightly seasoned and drizzled with sesame. Wrap with classic \"pickled veg\", vermicelli, mint, basil, cucumbers and dip in a chili or fish sauce. BBQ is more approachable, the vinegar hotpot, imparts a somewhat tart flavor and clear aroma that pairs well with the fish sauce. In the end, fun and just good eats.\n\nPrices are very fair and in line with other off Strip Vietnamese places. \n\nVery clean dining room. Good, friendly, off Strip service.\n\nIn a word, solid."^^ . "18"^^ . "4"^^ .