This spot is a nice addition to an Asian food desert. Just be careful on your delivery orders as they will forget to add toppings and add ons. read more

Was super excited to try this pho place, but I think they were a bit understaffed. It took a long to get our orders placed and food to arrive. The pho came with bean sprouts and cilantro and lemon rather than basil or lime.. that was very disappointing. The broth is lighter and the meat was pretty fatty and difficult to chew on. Flavor is pretty good though. I like their special fried rice; lots of seafood and good toppings. I really like their fried chicken and sauce. Fresh coconut juice is refreshing but not always available. I've come twice but it seems inconsistent with what they have each time. read more

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Was excited for this new spot. Disappointed in multiple aspects. It was not busy and they took forever to just take our order. Almost felt like they were avoiding us or something. Another forever to get the food. Never checked up on us to see how things were or if we needed more water. Asked for more water and didn't get it until basically I was done eating. Worst part- my wife was half way through her bowl and found a hair WRAPPED around one of the pork pieces. Disgusting. Showed the server, he took the plate. We thought they were going to apologize or something but nothing. They avoided us and then they just brought our check with no comment or apologize. Service 1/10 food 0/10 vibes 1/10 read more

I'm gonna start off by just saying I was extremely excited to try this place because I am from Fresno and if you know Fresno, we have Pho places all over and they're all pretty good and there is a large number of Vietnamese people living in Fresno so all of the food there is authentic and usually 10 out of 10. Sadly, this place did not hit any of my marks at all and actually the only reason why I would return is to see if it was genuinely that bad again so I could just tell people "yeah I've been there twice. It's not worth it, don't go." So I will go back again and will be writing a second review. And I won't hold any grudge I will genuinely go in like it's my first time again. Let's start this review. I'm going to start off with my first interaction while walking into the restaurant, which was not pleasant at all. I walked in, just me and my girlfriend, and I asked if there was a seat for two. On my right there were three open booths and there were a bunch of wooden tables awkwardly placed throughout the middle of the restaurant. Nobody was sitting at the wooden tables. All the customers were currently in the booths. I pointed to one of the three booths open on the right and asked if we could sit there, the host/server proceeded to tell me that "they have a table of 20 people coming in" and that they cannot sit us there, thinking this was nothing I said OK and took a seat at the awkward wooden tables in the middle of the restaurant were felt like everybody was watching me because we were the only one sitting there at the moment. And when you go into this restaurant, you will see that the booths are against the wall so it is impossible for them to sit a table of 20 at a booth at all. They would've had to use the wooden tables anyways. Not even three minutes later, a family of three walks in and asks for a table and they proceed to sit them in the booth that I just had asked for. This was extremely upsetting, and I felt for some reason that it was personal almost. I do have lots of tattoos all over my body neck and face and I couldn't help but think that maybe that was the reason why they didn't want to give me a booth, but I just said to myself "it's OK". Then two other parties proceeded to walk in, and they were both given a booth as well. At this point, I was extremely pissed off at being pushed to a table and not sat at a booth like I asked, but sadly, I had already ordered some water and the 805 signature bowl. To my very unexpected disappointment, the Pho came with a very small side of bean sprouts and one tiny piece of basil and a slice of lemon that was cut in half so literally not even a full slice of lemon ,half of a slice of lemon. And this is also supposed to be for a large bowl that cost me $20. Now let me tell you that the Pho was mediocre and not very good and I left all of the broth in the bowl and about half of it just didn't get eaten at all and it had lots of fatty pieces, at the very least you can say I was disappointed in comparison to the amazing authentic food I'm used to. All they had at the table was Sriracha and Ponzo sauce they did not ask me if I wanted any additional sides or ask me anything at all for that matter. No one came to check up on me and asked me if I needed more water and then when I was done with my food, I proceeded to sit there with two empty plates and an empty bowl in front of me for almost 20 minutes while talking with my girlfriend until I said to her. " dang is anybody going to bring me a check or ask me how my food was" and of course no one ever did after sitting there for about 25 minutes. I called over one of the waitresses who was just standing there at the register drinking Thai iced tea with an AirPod in. " hello can I please get the check?" she proceeded to come over to the table, not pick up any of the dishes or ask me how the food was. The only thing she asked me was if I could please make a decision well pointing a card reader at me asking for a tip. At that point, I decided to give no tip because I was not given any service. Other than being told I couldn't sit at a booth and sat at a table, then watched other people get sat at the same booth in which I asked for then I proceeded to get no help and a very small amount of sides. Never asked if my water wanted to be refilled or anything. This place needs to focus on who they hire to interact with their customers, not some kids or lazy people who have not been in the food industry before. If anything they should be hiring people who have worked at a Pho place before or people that have worked at least in the food industry business before and know how to treat customers and keep them coming back. read more

My partner and I weren't big fans of the pho here. The flavor felt a little lacking overall. The service also seemed a bit disorganizedthey were having some trouble figuring out the register, and when I asked for extra fish sauce on the side, it was added directly to my sandwich instead. I was planning to use it on the sandwich anyway, but I would have preferred having it on the side for dipping. That said, the banh mi was pretty tasty! I would definitely order that again, and I also really like the layout and atmosphere of the place. Hopefully the service and pho improve with time, especially since I've seen similar comments in some other reviews. My friends also didn't have a great experience dining in, but takeout seems to be pretty solid overall. read more

Pho 805 - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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Pho 805 is one of the most welcomed & anticipated food venues on the Central Coast of CA. Does it meet the hype that was on social media & Facebook? Yes on the food. Yes on the ambiance, comfort, and atmosphere. Yes on the service. Yes on the ethnic scale. Yes on the bargain scale. ... and Yes on the Lucky Cat scale! As for the food. [note: I used to live right by numerous Vietnamese & other Asian places on or right near my block in Hawaii, for well over a decade...and ate Vietnamese at least several times a week. A good Banh Mi sandwich was what I had for lunch most days, while studying & working in Hawaii. It was an ideal lunch for busy people and was tasty, healthy, and economical.] Does Pho 805 meet the eats test? Yes definitely. The grilled Pork Banh Mi here is one of the best Pork versions that I ever had. The addition of savory Pate and creamy Mayo really adds flavor. The daikon, pepper, and Parsley adds texture and even more flavor. They also toast the French Bread for the optimal crunch. While it is regrettable that Vietnamese had to put up with the French & horrid war, at least they did get recipes & French bread out of it. [Mexico also has French influence on their bread]. Their namesake 805 Pho meets the great eats test. It is one of the best comfort foods that is healthy as well. The proteins in the Pho are of high quality and are tender. Oxtail and tendon are great choices. While the Central Coast of CA generally has a lack of diversity of ethnic foods, this addition of another rare Vietnamese restaurant is very welcome, judging by the way this place was swamped by social media fans. As for the physical place itself, it is really ideal in many ways. It is in a new building and is clean, spacious, and comfortable. The old school padded booths are comfy and inviting. The tall windows let in lots of sunshine and also illuminate their creative & cool mural. The dangling wicker romantic lighting temper the post-industrial construction feel. The staff and owners are welcoming and are social media savvy... thus they do know about the value of good customer service. They do respond to social media concerns which is very wise these days. They also do pass the prerequisite "Lucky Cat test".... and here is more on that note.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The appearance of the "Lucky Cat"--traditionally known as Maneki-Neko--at the counters of new Vietnamese restaurants comes down to a mix of cross-cultural commercial traditions, shared East Asian symbolism, and practical business optimization.The phenomenon is driven by several key factors: 1. Cross-Cultural Adoption for Business Prosperity - While the iconic beckoning figurine originated in 17th-century Japan, it long ago transcended its geographic origins to become a universal pan-Asian commercial talisman. In Chinese business culture, it is embraced as Zhāo Cái Māo (招财猫), which translates to "beckoning wealth cat." 2. The Mechanics of the "Beckoning" Gesture- To Westerners, the mechanical paw seems to be waving goodbye or hello. Left Paw Raised: New restaurant owners specifically display models with the left paw raised because it traditionally symbolizes inviting customers and foot traffic into a shop. Right Paw Raised: This variation is meant to directly attract wealth. 3. The Power of "Business Feng Shui" (Phong Thủy) Vietnamese business culture heavily prioritizes Phong Thủy (the Vietnamese equivalent of Feng Shui) and local spiritual customs to shield a new venture from bad luck. You will often see a traditional Vietnamese wealth altar (Bàn thờ Thần Tài) placed near the floor of a restaurant to honor the Earth God and God of Wealth. The Lucky Cat sits seamlessly alongside these traditions on the main counter. It is viewed as an active, energetic amulet that keeps positive energy (Chi) moving toward the cash register. 4. Gifts of Friendship and Good Fortune When a new restaurant opens, it is a deeply ingrained custom for friends, family members, and suppliers to bring meaningful gifts that wish the entrepreneur success. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Finally, the location is very convent to shop across the street at the Smart & Finally shopping center as well as go to their weekly Wednesday Farmers Market from 8-10:30 AM. It is not far from the 101 Oak Park Exit and very close to area beaches and Pismo Beach itself. On a hot day on the beach, a cold Vietnamese Coffee pairs well with a crunchy Banh Mi.... and on a cool day hiking in our foggy hills, who can pass up the comfort of a hot 805 Pho? If one looks at their extensive menu, they not only have the icons of Vietnamese food, but some Chinese food as well. Not only do they have an extensive non-alcoholic drink selection, but also have some bottled beer [ 805 beer] & wine. Enjoy! [as an aside you may also enjoy some of my other food videos = https://www.youtube.com/@paulmalarikjr954 ] read more

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Our third visit to Pho 805!! Took some out of town guests! They loved it as much as we did! With more of us we were able to try almost every appetizer along with our favorite Bahn mi sandwiches and the pork and vermicelli bowl!!! Everyone is very friendly and the restaurant is extremely clean. Service is a tiny but slow but when you're with friends no one is really complaining!! If I was going to complain about anything I think it would be the amount of vegetables they put on the Bahnmi sandwich. It really could use a little more!! But the pork is on point!!! read more

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My husband and I took a little weekend mini-vacation to Pismo Beach, and naturally, at some point, we needed pho. As someone who grew up eating pho my entire life, I'm always on the hunt for a good bowl and of course, Yelp is my go-to when I'm looking for somewhere new to try. I noticed this restaurant had recently opened and immediately caught my attention because they have short rib pho AND oxtail pho. Two of my favorites? Say less! I went with the short rib pho, and my husband ordered the grilled chicken vermicelli bowl. Both were delicious! The short rib was incredibly tender, it literally slid right off the bone. The broth was delicate, flavorful, and beautifully balanced without being overly heavy or salty. I've had A LOT of pho in my lifetime, and I can honestly say this was one of the better bowls I've had. The broth alone is worth coming back for! My husband really enjoyed his grilled chicken vermicelli bowl as well. He said the chicken was well-seasoned, flavorful, and cooked nicely. The service was excellent. Our servers were attentive, friendly, and professional without being overbearing, which I always appreciate. And can we talk about the restaurant itself? The interior is really pretty and has a warm, inviting feel. I especially loved the beautiful wicker pendant lamps hanging from the ceiling, they added such a nice touch to the space. And most of the seating is in booths, which is a HUGE plus for me. Give me a comfortable booth any day! Overall, we had a wonderful experience. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, and excellent service. It's always exciting finding a new spot, especially one that gets the pho right. Definitely adding this one to my Pismo Beach food list and would recommend giving it a try! read more

Pho 805 - What's left of my husbands grilled chicken vermicelli bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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Tried Pho 805 with my husband and a friend, and overall, we had a mixed experience. We really enjoyed the decor, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. We ordered the pho, pork vermicelli plate, Thai iced tea, and Vietnamese coffee. Unfortunately, the service was very slow. It took about an hour for someone to actually take our order. Staff stopped by around four times to let us know that a server would be coming to take our order, but no one actually came until we eventually flagged down a server ourselves. The pho was okay overall. I do wish they had tripe available as an option. The pork vermicelli was good, but unfortunately, I don't think it was worth the $18+ tax. The portion of pork was fairly small, and it was noticeably more expensive compared with similar dishes at other restaurants in the area. The drinks were probably the biggest disappointment. The Vietnamese coffee was quite bitter, and the Thai iced tea tasted watered down and over-brewed. When we ordered our drinks, our server let us know that it could take about an hour to receive them because the only person who makes the drinks was unavailable. We understand that the restaurant is still getting established, so we're hoping to come back in the future once things are more settled. We'd be happy to give it another try and hopefully have a better experience next time. read more

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Not feeling so well today, my husband went to my go to when I'm feeling sick... pho! This time I had the beef and tendon pho. Delicious, rich in flavor and nutrients. Quick service. He also picked up chicken pho for our granddaughter, she loves pho! read more

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Came for lunch midday on Monday and we're seated and served quickly by a friendly server. We had the vegetarian pho, which was flavorful with lots of veggies. The spring rolls were huge and delicious! The mango shrimp salad was so good--very light yet filling, with lots of small shrimp. The fried chicken was a bit greasy, but it had really good seasoning. Definitely will be back to try some of the many offerings on their menu. read more

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Went on the first day of soft opening so I'm sure they are still working out the kinks in service but the food is great! Definitely will be back! I ordered a Thai tea and Pho with rare beef, brisket, and meatballs. Also got a vegetarian shaking beef with rice to go. read more

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I was so excited to try this place out! I don't think I'll be coming back unfortunately. The customer service was not bad but not good either. The food arrived and it lacked flavor but with some hoisin and sriracha it tasted much better so I was satisfied.. until I found a piece of hair in between the pieces of grilled meat. I got ahold of one of the servers, told them what I found, and they walked to the kitchen. We were waiting for someone to come back, apologize, something, but there was no communication from them. A server came to our table, charged us for our meal, and then we head out. As we were walking out, the same server that I had told about the piece of hair, told us to "Have a great day!" After that experience, probably not. Disappointed and disgusted. read more

What a great new restaurant to come to the central coast! If you love Vietnamese food or even if you have never once tried it, this is your spot! This brand new, light and airy restaurant is in the heart of Grover Beach. I loved the big mural of Vietnam as well as other lovely decor. The service was very attentive and professional. We went for lunch and tried the grilled pork bahn mi sandwich as well as the mango shrimp salad with glass noodles. The grilled pork was so flavorful and the French roll was tender and fresh. The salad was filled with delicious fresh fruit and vegetables and the shrimp was perfectly cooked. The dressing was very light and flavorful and really brought the whole dish together. We also enjoyed a Vietnamese iced coffee and a Thai iced tea. They were perfectly prepared. After the meal, I realized I neglected to take photos of the food. I was too interested in getting started enjoying it! I did take a couple photos of the wall decor, however. Check out this great new spot in town! You'll become a regular before you know it! read more

Pho 805 - Wall decor - Vietnamese Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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This was my second visit here, and they have really upped their game. The food was great first visit, but it took about an hour at lunch time from order to delivery. This time I was in and out in about half an hour. Everyone was really pleasant, and the food was top notch. I had the pork Bahn Mi and Spring rolls, and both were fantastic. I thought the value for the money was excellent. I'll also add that the restaurant was really clean and a modern aesthetic makes it a nice place to have a meal. I can see myself here at least once a week. read more

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Pho was fantastic highly recommend Pretty interior Brand new Very good service Beautiful mural read more

The place was very nice and new inside has lots of booths and a nice mural and tables were clean. The service was good everyone was nice and the food came out in a timely manner, drinks first apps a little after and then the pho. Drinks were good basic boba store type drinks lots of flavors. Appetizers, spring rolls looked very nice and tasted very good and fresh along with the peanut sauce seemed very fresh. However for the crispy tofu it was very bland. No seasoning just fried bread and tofu, also for presentation it needs some green onion something else on the plate that can add to the flavor along with the dipping sauce, maybe another sauce drizzle or some seasoning? The apps also came without a sharing plate, for this being a sit down restaurant appetizers should come with plates to eat on especially for something like the crispy tofu and the spring roll. The pho was very good, I got the 805 pho and it came with fatty beef brisket, it was good but I didn't realize that it would be a lot of slices of beef fat however maybe that is just typical. But the flavor was good and it looked very nice. read more

Pho 805 - Crispy Fried Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

It's great to have a new Vietnamese restaurant serving the five cities area. Before this, the closest would be either SLO or Santa Maria. I've gone to it a couple of times and the place is decorated very nicely with a beautiful mural on the wall. I tried the shrimp spring rolls, oxtail pho and shaking beef. The pho is excellent with tender beef and delicious broth. The shaking beef had tender beef as well but wish they'd put more. The shrimp in the spring rolls tasted fresh. Overall we like the place and hope that they'll be around for a long time with much success! read more

Pho 805 - Pho noodles with oxtail - Vietnamese Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

Everything we have had here has been amazing. The avocado spring rolls are my favorite, with fresh and delicious ingredients. We are very lucky they are on DoorDash for a quick dinner. Vietnamese salted coffee is very good, sweet and strong. read more

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Some of the best pho I've ever had Ordered the short rib and it fell right off the bone The house tea is phenomenal Spring rolls were fresh and vibrant read more

My husband and I ate lunch at the new Vietnamese restaurant Pho 805 for lunch and it was SO delicious and worth the wait! We got the egg rolls appetizer, I got the vegetable chow mein and he got the pork banh mi sandwich. I also got the iced Vietnamese coffee that was also very tasty! Everything was so flavorful and the ambiance was great! We will definitely go back for the pho. We highly recommend you go check it out!! read more

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Omg its delicious foods and services are amazing. Environment is so cool and good vide!

Absolutely delicious!!! I was craving a bahn mi sandwich and theirs hit the spot. The bread was fresh and the pork was tender and tasty! I will definitely order again! Thank you! read more

I had dinner here for the first time last Saturday evening and it was great! Immediately seated, despite the place being quite full and it is a very nice space with comfortable booths. Ordered the short rib pho and my partner had the oxtail pho - a little more expensive than we anticipated but worth it - the flavors were wonderful and our server was glad to bring us extra cilantro and fish sauce on the side. Good selection of reasonably priced beer too. The portions are huge and my bowl wound up being three meals total for me! I really appreciated that unlike many pho places, the pho was not oversalted. A wonderful addition to the Five Cities area. read more

Unfortunately, our first experience at 805 Pho was disappointing. We started by ordering an appetizer, only to be told they were out of it, so we ordered the egg rolls instead. The egg rolls were honestly not good at all. Then after waiting for an extended time to order our main course to be told that they were out of that as well. Should have been told as soon as they seated what menu items they were out of. read more

Food was fire, came from sm to try this place, definitely going to come again for lunch/dinner

We were so excited finding out about the soft opening and wanted to go check it out. We saw that they were completely overwhelmed with customers so we decided to just order for to go. The murals on the walls are very beautiful! We ordered eggrolls, grilled chicken banh mi and grilled pork banh mi. It did take about an hour for us to get our order. The eggrolls were freshly fried and crispy. Not stingy with filling either, balanced flavor. I didn't like the container it came it because there were no vents so it got steamy in there. Came with dipping sauce and some daikon and carrot pickle. Ate this on our way home. Unfortunately, whoever assembled the banh mi this night, forgot to add mayo and pate. I've included a picture. The baguette is probably the most authentic I've tried. Perfect crisp, and texture! The flavors of the meats are really good too. I do recommend pickling the veggies a little longer. It's kind of bland. Overall, I think we made a mistake trying this place the first day of opening. We will be sure be back when things are a lot more calm and they are more experienced. read more

Pho 805 - Grilled pork banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

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The best Vietnamese food within 200 miles. The Ban Mi sandwich is to die for. Their pork is so tender and flavorful. The bread is slightly crisp and loaded with veggies. 10/10. I also had the pork vermicelli dish. So so good. read more

Pho 805 - Ban Mi and Ve Ban Mi Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

I changed my original review from a 4 star (good) to 3 stars (average). Stayed tuned. Food was good. Service was subpar. When it was time to pay, the waitress said nothing about a 3% surcharge using my credit card. Dishonest! I had cash. I paid with my credit card. When we got home, I reviewed the receipt (in email) and noticed the surcharge. We don't go to restaurants that do this. This is an operational expense not an opportunity to pass along an expense to your customers. This should be done in your prices. Too bad. The food was good and we would have come back. Good luck. Hope you make it. read more

Perfect trifecta of food, service, and ambience. We ordered the chicken pho and avocado roll

It was ok. I was excited I've been waiting for this place to open. I always drive to Santa Maria to Al Pho for my pho fix. Got the vegetarian pho. Did not care for the ham tofu they put in, my daughter spit it out as well. The chili sauce wasn't spicy but sweet I would definitely skip that part. My husband got the 805 pho which was beef, brisket and meatballs and he said it was ok as well. The egg rolls were disgusting. My vegetarian didn't have any vegetables and his pork and shrimp were not good either he said. Will I go back? If I'm sick and want a bowl of pho and not having to drive to Santa Maria maybe idk. All in all I think I'll stick to driving to Santa Maria for what I know is the best pho on the Central Coast. The waiters were not very knowledgeable about what was in what either. read more

Authentic and delicious Bahn Mi... much needed for the 5 cities. Yet to try the Pho but love the sandwiches!

Great food Loved our waiter, Brandon His recommendations were perfect good prices Fresh food

Good service, good food, and very friendly staff. This is the second time I went and they were definitely ready for the dinner rush. It just took them a couple weeks to adapt to a new restaurant. read more

Pho 805 - Avocado Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

Beautiful space ...mediocre food sadly. Had vegetable egg rolls which were tasteless and mushy. Ate one and left the other 3. Had another main dish and it was also unremarkable. Too bad because it has potential. Service was just ok. Didn't see much of the guy except 2 times. Will not be back...at least until I hear their food improves. read more

very disappointed. I understand they just opened but it was very disappointing. we ordered and we waited an entire hour and they never came to delivered anything. they didn't even deliver the drinks or water. We waited and they ultimately couldn't wait past an hour and half with nothing. As well, the waiter never checked up on us or no one told us the expected wait. The place wasn't even that packed and there was tables filled with empty plates and it wasn't being picked up so the ambiance was not the best, but the booths were nice. read more

I was so excited and eager to try this local pho place as a food enthusiast. Unfortunately I was a little disappointed to be honest. I walked in didn't get a single hello or welcome in just a "please sit here". No problem ordered two drinks and a chicken pho. Got the drinks after the pho which was annoying because I got a mango matcha. The matcha was really bitter i recommend a boba place down the road. Definitely there was chaos in the kitchen probably because there just opening I am understanding, however when the service is below mediocre it definitely can ruin it a little bit. The pho was ok we just got one single jalepeno in our garnish. Did not get checked on one time as I wanted to order take out food but I decided not to because the food took such a long time to come. read more

AI menu is off-putting. I don't think I want to eat food that was generated with artificial intelligence. read more

Pho 805 - Vegetarian Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Arroyo Grande, California

The worst food ever . I ordered Crab fried rice . I got 3 lil pieces in my rice. Vegetable's taste like tv dinner veggies. I let the waitress know she said. I can give a side of crab but there gonna charge you. read more

I had such high hopes ! Definitely still working out kinks for service, which is expected for a new restaurant. Unfortunately, the pho, and the vermicelli (specifically the fish sauce) were both pretty bland. I hardly got any beef with my rare beef pho as well. The quality of beef and pork were great though. We also got a Vietnamese iced coffee that was mostly ice, and flavor felt a bit off. Service wise, they had to stop taking orders. However, we were willing to wait. I got my pho about 10 minutes before my husband got his meal and coffee. Staff was nice, and I enjoyed the atmosphere (other than the same Taylor Swift song playing for about 2 hours on repeat). Overall, I felt the food lacked flavor and quantities were small for the price compared to other local Asian restaurants nearby. Hoping that they find their groove soon ! read more