Needed a break from heavier French food and also looking for a spot that opened before 6pm due to my jet lag, so I dropped by for pho.
This is a smallish family-run spot that seats about 20-25 people. It reminded me of Vietnamese restaurants in NYC, simple decor and slightly sticky floors. When I was there it was slower with a few tables before 6pm, and several more people arrived, also mostly tourists since this is a few blocks from the Nice train station. I say people bc there were mostly single diners when I was there, maybe a couple parties of two.
Thankfully the nice young woman (I believe the daughter) who took my order was fairly proficient in English and communication was smooth. Service was very prompt. She brought out prawn chips at the beginning of the meal and I ate one piece, it was crispy and savory. I was a little surprised she took the rest back without asking before the pho was served.
According to a certain other app and what I saw other patrons ordering, the most popular items seem to be the pho (rice noodles in soup with beef), bun bo hue (rice noodles in soup with beef and pig trotter), marmite fruit de mer (seafood and rice casserole) and nem (fried spring rolls). I got the Grand Pho €12 which was slightly larger--it did come with a lot of noodles--and a single extra beef ball compared to the regular pho. The broth was tasty, and there were two types of beef cuts, one a thicker than I usually expect but both tasted fresh and tender. Pho was served with fresh mint leaves and raw bean sprouts, pretty typical.
The prices are very fair for the location. The restroom is located to the back of the restaurant on the right. I wish them success! read more