"0"^^ . . "2009-11-02T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . "0"^^ . . "I am asian, I love \"the pho\", and I visited this establishment with a Vietnamese co-worker. \n\nSome notes - a small for 5.50 is not exactly expensive, but it's definitely more expensive than any small I've had around the 'saug. On top of that, I was hungry enough after my meal to line up and ask about the subs (I found out it was the size of a palm, cut up beef, and expensive - 2.85- and went for a donut instead...).\n\nThe broth was definitely not greasy or fatty enough, and lacked the distinctive pho-broth taste. It actually tasted rather watered down and much too clear, like it was mixed from water and instant powder instead of slow-boiled over the stove for hours.\n\nThe beef was not very fatty at all and was rather thinly sliced and tough. The noodles were also very under-cooked to the point of being al-dente... first time I've had pho al-dente, but my coworker assured me that is not how they should be.\n\nThe service was very fast, and it was self-serve limes, sauces, and utensils. It was different using a metal spoon instead of a ceramic soup spoon, and there was a serious lack of bean sprouts.\n\nAll in all, the price isn't terrible, but for that amount, I've had much better pho.\n\nNo comment on the other meals (rice, fried rice, vermi, etc.)"^^ . . "1"^^ .