This place will be a substitute for my beloved Cowboy Pho (RIP). I ordered the pho tai chin which came with a mix of filet mignon and brisket as I couldn't choose. The meat was tender and moist, complemented by the rich broth. Online reviews said to upgrade to the fresh noodles which I'm glad I did as it's the first time I've almost finished pho noodles before (usually it's too much, but these were soft and fresh). Don't sleep on the house made chili sauce (spicy!) and pickled garlic on the table to add some interest to bites. (I found it best to add it to my spoonful of broth/noodles/meat rather than dump into entire bowl to preserve flavor) Logistics: - indoor seating only - plenty of strip mall parking outside, can overflow to Walmart or greater Little Saigon spots read more

Pho Dang - Pho Thai chin - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I ordered takeout from this place and was honestly pretty disappointed. For $22.50 a bowl, the portion size was shockingly small. The taste was decent, but nothing special or memorable--definitely not enough to justify the high price. What really stood out was how little food they gave. I'm a woman and I finished my entire bowl and was still hungry afterward, which almost never happens when I get pho elsewhere. At most other pho spots, I usually can't even finish a bowl. My husband also finished his and was still hungry. Also, we ordered the pork vermicelli and were charged $22.50, even though it should have been $21.50. That kind of pricing inconsistency just adds to the frustration. Overall, it feels overpriced for what you get. Decent flavor, but very small portions--just not worth it in my opinion. read more

Pho Dang - So little portion - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

First time dining here and thought the pho was relatively good -- I think more pricey per bowl than nearby competitors but I think they may be factoring the amount of meats they add to the bowl. The broth was soothing and on the sweeter side. These guys definitely didn't skimp on the amount of protein added to each bowl and I did notice the noodles were cooked right. Thank goodness. The restaurant itself was nicer than the typical pho joints in San Jose. Service was standard as our server seemed very underwhelmed directing guests to tables -- and lacked enthusiasm taking our order. Paying $90+ after gratuity for three bowls of pho, I would've appreciated at least a smile. I would give this spot another try in the future to know for sure if it makes it to my top three pho spots in town. read more

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Solid pho joint! Came on a Tuesday night and it was pretty quiet. The pho soup feels clean but flavorful! Meats were well cooked as well. Cute interior, modern and upscale place. Service was on friendly and on point. read more

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Pho Dang is not your usual pho spot. The interior is classy and stylish. The pho comes out in huge bowls with nice presentation. The parkinglot can be full at times. Spots weren't plentiful, but a little patience can go a long way. Staff seated us and provided water and menus quickly. Ordering through them was easy as well. Fresh noodles are offered! The pho tai was a large bowl with flavorful broth. The fresh noodles were a good texture and not soggy. The meat was more plain than I liked, but not overdone with the hot soup. Green onions and cilantro were plentiful in the bowl. It was also served with a large side of bean sprouts and limes. The pricing is a little steep in comparison to other places, but the quality and ambiance difference is what you're paying for. I'll be back for special occasion pho! read more

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Finally tried Pho Deng and I'm still thinking about that bowl of pho like it changed my personality a little Pho Tai Duoi Bo (Ox Tail Pho) This was hands down the freshest ox tail I've ever had in pho. Not just good. Not just tender. Fresh. The meat tasted clean and pure in a way that's hard to explain. Almost refined. The broth threw me off at first because it's different from most pho spots. I was told they use fewer "random" ingredients, and honestly that makes sense. It's less loud, less spice-heavy, less cluttered. Instead it tastes... pure. Clear. Focused. Like the essence of beef without distraction. I've never had broth like it before. The steak on the menu says filet mignon, and if that's true, that explains everything. The slices were insanely tender and flavorful. Melt-in-your-mouth level. Only note: the broth was warm, not scorching hot. Every pho place I've ever been to serves it lava-level hot, and I love it that way. We all mentioned we prefer it scorching. That said, the upside was we didn't have to wait forever for it to cool down. Silver lining energy Bun Cha Ha Noi I heard this was a newer dish on the menu and wow... this might be my new favorite Vietnamese dish. It comes with white noodles on the side that you dip into the broth. The meat was a mix of pork patties and separate pork pieces. The broth was surprisingly sweet, but in a good way. Balanced, flavorful, really addictive. My only complaint? I wish there was more broth. It was so good that I felt like I ran out too soon. Drinks Peach tea? Bomb. Easy recommendation. Egg coffee? I underestimated it. I've never had it before and treated it like regular American coffee. Big mistake. I chugged it and immediately felt like my heart was about to start doing Olympic sprints It's rich, sweet, and intense. Sip it. Respect it. Small Side Note Both restrooms were out of soap for the entire hour we were there, which was disappointing. Definitely something that should be addressed. Overall, I would absolutely recommend Pho Deng. The ox tail pho was unique and incredibly high quality, the bun cha Ha Noi is something I'll be craving again soon, and the drinks were memorable. If you want a pho experience that tastes clean, refined, and different from the usual heavy-spice profile, this place stands out in a really good way. read more

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I really enjoyed my pho this time! The soup was hot (not luke warm), the meatballs are great. Highly recommend ordering the meatballs. I like crunchy meat so I got the crunchy flank also. My husband likes their rare steak. It's very tender. We always get the flat noodles. It was a good experience. read more

Pho Dang - Pho with crunchy flank and meatballs - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Returned back and it's my first time coming in the morning and service was super fast! From ordering with our server and receiving our food was probably less than 20min. I've never eaten here in the morning before and the change of service is such a difference. I recommend going in the morning if you want everything fast fast fast. I always get the special pho and pickled onions and the broth & meat quality is always consistent. This is on my list of favorite pho in San Jose :) read more

Pho Dang - Special Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came here and a chilly night, so I had to get pho. I heard many things about this place so I was excited. The special pho (5/5): Not going to spell it all out, but this pho had the most types of different meats. I thought the broth was very fragrant with airoma. The broth was something that definitely caught my eye, not really the other things. Still on the journey to find my favorite pho place in SJ! read more

Pho Dang - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Food - the broth is so soothing and so much flavor not to mention the good amount of noodles and meat in your bowl. I felt full and satisfied. Parking -plenty of parking out in front Service - our waiter to stop bringing us water and condiments everyone was friendly and I felt welcomed. Ambience - the decor is very warm and I love the wood ceilings and the tables to chairs very unique designs. I highly recommend anyone trying out this restaurant read more

Pho Dang - Pho Tai bam and regular Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I came to pho dang with a friend around 11am on a Tuesday with a friend and we were promptly seated. It's more intimate and modern inside than expected, though tables were a tad close together giving it a little bit of a cramped feel despite the more modern furnishings. Service was polite and quick. I got the Pho Chin: portions were large, and the broth was perfectly warm and clean. The amount of meat and noodles was reasonable but didn't stand out in quality. I did appreciate the large amount of bean sprouts and herbs that were provided, and I really enjoyed their house spicy sauce and pickled garlic. Overall, Pho Dang provides a more modern, fancy atmosphere than most pho spots, and I really enjoyed the veggies, herbs, and condiments here, but the pho itself didn't stand out enough to justify the much higher price compared to the many other great pho spots in the area. read more

Pho Dang - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Maybe unqualified to judge how good a bowl of pho is and what's a good price. For how much you're paying, I don't think the food was worth it. When you walk in, the ambiance immediately stands out -- the decor is very modern and polished, definitely more stylish than most mom-and-pop pho spots. We came on a quieter day with only two other tables, but that made for good service, although the staff were kind of hiding in the back. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the price. The broth came out a bit lukewarm and felt thinner than I prefer, with a noticeable lack of depth in flavor. The meat was tender and they do give you the option to choose between thinner or thicker noodles, which I appreciated. Portions-wise, there were plenty of veggies, but the noodles felt skimpy for the cost. At around $26 per person for a bowl of pho, it felt pricey for what you're getting. Given the options on story road alone, I'd definitely try somewhere else next time. read more

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Pho dang has solid pho, but it is dang pricey compared to other spots when it's essentially next to Vietnam-town. Definitely come here if you want an upscale vibe while enjoying pho. Service is prompt and pho comes out fast and piping hot. read more

Solid 3: - al dante noodles but skimpy amount - loads of tender meat - ok broth - lots of veggies - super pricey...$23 rounded up read more

Pho Dang - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Overall, okay! Location: in a shared plaza with some other restaurants right in front of a Walmart. The lot right outside the restaurant is on the smaller side but behind is a significantly larger lot where the Walmart is located Ambiance: clean modern Asian decor, relatively small but decent mix of smaller (seating 4) and larger (seating 6) tables Service: quick to take our order and our food came out within 5 minutes of ordering Food/drinks: ** Pho tai: the bowl came out with steam but the temperature of the broth was only lukewarm... meat was tender. Broth was clean but I think the depth of flavor was lacking. They do give you the option of choosing thinner (more typical of southern style pho) vs thicker noodles (more typical of northern style pho) ** Cafe sua da (Vietnamese coffee): THICK and STRONG. Loved it -- not sure if this straight Lee's sandwiches coffee concentrate (the texture and flavor is very reminiscent if not identical if I'm honest) but I like the Lee's coffee so no complaints here Cost: came out to be $75 for two pho and two drinks which is pretty pricey IMO but relative to the cost of living to be expected read more

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Nice ambience, that's it. Since we had been on the hunt for good pho in San Jose, (after our favorite place Pho Ha closed), we were excited to try out this place. This Pho joint has absolutely no "pho" flavor at all, just your average noodle in chicken broth. Also this place is overpriced. If you want chicken broth then come here. Otherwise skip this place if you want real authentic Vietnamese pho. Even pho at Com Tam Thien Huong has better tasting Pho flavor than this joint and they don't even specialize in pho. Sadly, we will never come back to this place nor recommend to anyone. Skip Pho Dang, you've been warned. read more

Good pho spot that has decently late hours! Came here around 9:00 PM on a Saturday and there were very few people there. The tables are big with these wide heavy cushioned chairs, so it's a little more upscale than other more casual spots nearby. The waitstaff were very efficient, and we got our food in about 5 minutes. I got the Pho Tai and the meat was very tender. They gave the largest amount of basil and bean sprouts I've ever seen from a restaurant. Plenty of noodles, a bit pricier than other places in the area but good quality. I wish the broth was more flavorful. read more

Pho Dang - Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

This place has a beautiful interior. I came in on a cold night with my partner so the cozy atmosphere paired with delicious pho hit the spot! I loved the pho here, especially because of their housemade spicy sauce. Gave it a great kick with enhanced flavor. Really enjoyed it! If I didn't feel so full I would've finished all the broth. Just felt a little crazy paying $50+ for two bowls of pho but that's the economy we live in now I suppose. I'll definitely come back sometime! read more

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The best Northern style pho in the Bay Area. Check out their pho bap bo hoa, one of the best thing on the menu. I really like the clear broth and fresh noodles here read more

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Best pho I have had in the states so far. We went for a late lunch at 2pm and it was still very busy. Some of the servers did not speak English but the menu is simple enough to order without a problem. Everyone was very nice :) They have regular noodles and fresh noodles and both were really good. Planning to vist again soon! read more

Pho Dang - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Super cute pho restaurant. Love the logo, interior, wooden cups and food. Very fast service. We ordered a few special pho bowls. Decent amount of soup and meat and the right amount of pho noodles. Broth was legit! Really hit the spot. Highly recommend this place if you are craving pho. read more

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This is a fancy pho spot! We arrived on an early weekend evening and were seated right away since they had just opened. The entire atmosphere felt more upscale than your average pho restaurant. The special pho with fresh noodles was decadent. The quality of the noodles, broth, and beef was clearly superior. They also offer pickled garlic chips at the table, and the sprouts were pre-steamed before being served. I always crave sugarcane juice in San Jose, so I ordered one; this version included calamansi juice, which is common, but the balance between the calamansi and sugarcane was perfect. We truly enjoyed our early dinner here! read more

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Boujee vibes & decor = Pricy pho that doesn't justify what's actually being served. My family and I hit up Pho Dang simply because our initial pho joint was closed & this one was conveniently located down the street. At first glance, the restaurant is beautiful. The Pho Dang logo & print is listed all throughout the restaurant. Decor is very clean, modern, and exudes "upscale" vibes. Lunch consisted of: *TRÀ VẢI [Lychee Tea] *PHỞ TÁI - NAM - GẦU - GÂN [Filet mignon Rare Steak,flank, fatty flank, & tendon pho] *PHỞ TÁI - BÒ VIÊN [Fllet mignon Rare steak, meat balls pho] *CHẢ GIÒ [Egg rolls- 3pc] The ice tea was delicious- this was exactly what I needed to quench my thirst. Pho broth was good. The flavors were exactly what you would expect to find in your typical pho. Rare beef was beautifully plated and tasted great. I especially appreciated the tendon having some bite to it and not being overcooked. This is essentially where all the good aspects conclude. Complaints: The bowls consist of primarily broth. The noodle portions are extremely skimp especially factoring in the cost of each bowl is about $21. The egg roll order consists of 3 pieces and will set you back $10. Not bad, if the egg rolls were actually good. The filling of the egg rolls were mushy, the taro strings were undoubtedly undercooked, and the flavoring was extremely bland. 3 stars overall. While the pickled garlic is absolutely delicious and makes Pho Dang stand out, the rest of the food and portions just aren't worth the costs. I'd highly recommend Pho Dang for its decor and presentation but if you're in search of something truly authentic and delicious, this ain't it. read more

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We went here twice. The first time, we were really wow'ed by the nice interior and tableware that they got. It really is a unique pho place aimed at creating a more luxurious vibe to stand out, and we appreciated that. I thought the pho itself was ok, although the meat is just a little chewy. The second time, we came back with our relatives, and we were disappointed. My biggest pet peeve about pho and other noodle soup dishes is lukewarm broth. We were served pho that just was not hot enough. We also ordered chè đậu xanh đánh (blended green bean) and chè xoa xoa hạt lựu, and both were served in plastic to-go cups in contrast with the nice tableware for the pho, and both were not good enough to be authentic Vietnamese chè. It is a nice place to take colleagues and business partners out for pho, but I wouldn't come back by myself or introduce my family and friends here--not until they fix the lukewarm broth at least. read more

Pho Dang - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

We've been hearing about this place for a while, so we wanted to give it a try. It was pretty busy when we came in, but we were seated quickly. The seats are a little cramped, and our table was missing some of the condiments. We ordered a pho tai chin with fresh noodles and a special pho with normal noodles. The orders came out surprisingly quick. Perhaps as a consequence of the orders coming out incredibly quick, but the broth wasn't very hot, which is an issue if you want your table-vegetables to soften up or if you want your rare meat to cook quicker. The broth itself was okay... it felt like it was lacking some aromatics, while also having a bit too much fish sauce. The noodle texture was good - they had a nice springiness. The meat was nice and tender. However, overall portion sizes are a bit small for the price. read more

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The broth was excellent, it gleamed like a million stars. And the Oxtails were almost perfect, I could pinch the meat off the bones with chopsticks. But I left nothing to waste and used my fingers to get the rest. I also ordered egg rolls to go. That compliment of vegetables and dipping sauce was incredible. I will definately return again. read more

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Good solid pho place. The broth is simple but good! I like how they do not over do it on the noodles as some places give too much. The meat in the pho here is good quality and can definitely tell the difference from other pho places. This place is a little pricier than other pho places, but they use good quality ingredients! The egg rolls were great and fresh! My boyfriend said the egg coffee was good too! I would definitely recommend trying this place out! read more

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Went here around 7:30 - 8:00 pm on a Sunday evening, wasn't packed at all, a few people there. We came in and there is a waitlist if it is busy. We were sat and the interior was so aesthetically pleasing and nice. The chairs were a really big standout and were so nice, there are condiments on the table that honestly had good display. We got egg rolls, we ate that up so quickly so we forgot to take a picture lol, but we got pho, the filet mignon and brisket which had a lot of meat and they give you side dishes to put in. It was so delicious. For drinks we got sugar cane and carrot juice. So delicious as well. Most definitely recommend this place. read more

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I've had this place on my to try list for awhile. I got the special with fresh noodle. As someone who eats a medium amount I thought the portion size was perfect for me, but for someone with a bigger appetite I think the noodle portion is on the smaller size. I liked the included meats and felt they included a lot! Usually it's the opposite: less meat and more noodle. The broth is flavored well: not too heavy, and light enough to allow the meats and noodles to shine through. Service was pretty quick! Noodles came out in 3-4 minutes after ordering. I think you do need to pay up front once you're done. The inside is modernized Asian restaurant and the chairs are very comfy! read more

Pho Dang - Special with fresh noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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This was my first time visiting this pho restaurant and I was honestly very impressed. The place is exceptionally clean, beautifully designed, and has a very welcoming atmosphere. The pho here is truly authentic and perfectly matches my Northern Vietnamese taste. I especially loved the beef brisket pho - the broth was rich, clear, and full of flavor, and the meat was tender and fresh. What stood out the most to me was the service. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and made me feel very comfortable from the moment I walked in. It's rare to find a pho restaurant that is this clean, this delicious, and this warm in service. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for quality Vietnamese food. read more

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Nice and clean restaurant. We ordered the special- combo phở. The bowl only one size , the portion size Medium but price more than $ 22 for a beef noodle soup...pricey . The Bún chả Hà Nội was okay The complimentary water was badly, the tap water unfiltered?? Couldn't drink it . We ordered the hot tea 2.50$ for a small cup . The service was ok. 4* for ambiance and 3.5* for the soup. read more

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If you love sweet pho broth, THIS IS THE PLACE! A little bit more upscale-looking pho shop. Simple menu, but decent flavor. A little expensive for the portions, but the quality of meat was pretty impressive. Not my go-to spot for pho, but a decent spot! I got the Pho Tai Duoi Bo, which comes with the VERY TENDER beef (ribeye?) and their oxtails. The pieces varied in size, but were braised perfectly. I loved the broth. Beefy and sweet. Definitely add the pickled garlic to your bowl too! Sooooo good. read more

Pho Dang - Pho Tai Duoi Bo - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here cuz my friend recommended otherwise I would never knew such a nice looking restaurant like this is at Walmart plaza (many trash and pigeons around parking.. and got yelled by a stranger.. ) Very clean and well decorated place with comfortable seating. I love their bamboo cups used for water. They also have nice touch like they warmed up our bean sprouts for pho. Apparently their condiments like garlic/sauce inside a jar is very good but we didn't know.. wished our waiter let us know. Food was fresh and broth was flavorful but, smaller portion if you get it with fresh noodle and a bit overcooked.. I would order normal noodle next time I come back! read more

Pho Dang - Pho with fresh noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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They're known for their pho but I felt like it was lacking here. The portion size was pretty small and the broth felt a bit watered down. However, we enjoyed the bun cha, which was a generous portion. The service was lacking as they didn't give us water until I asked, and there were no refills. read more

More like a 2.5. Definitely underwhelmed with the experience and flavor of the pho. We were driving from Monterey up to contra costa and decided to make a pit stop for some pho in San Jose. This one popped up with a good rating and the photos of the decor lured me in. We ordered the rare steak and a noodle pho, not sure what the official names are, but when we tried the broth, I felt like something was missing. It was bland. It was tepid. The bowl was smaller than the usual sizes were used to. The rare meat didn't cook all the way through. Me and my husband are not pho experts, but we know good pho when we taste it. And this was not it. Look. It's great for photos. It is a very pretty restaurant; presentation is nice. But overall, the food was definitely lackluster. Also, service could be improved. There were only a few tables taken the entire time we dined, and no one ever filled our water. I don't think anyone checked on us until I waved for our check. We turned around before exiting the door to say thank you, but the guys in the back just kept talking to each other. Not coming back, we left disappointed. (Came out to $50 for 2 bowls of pho with tax and tip. No drinks or dessert) read more

Pho Dang - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I found out about this place from a friend. It was near where I live so I decided to give it a try. We came here on a Monday night and we were seated immediately followed by water. The interior design looks modern, homey, and rustic. The food was OK, I got the Rare Steak Oxtail with egg noodles and the broth was great and light but nothing special about it. The place is also on the pricier side. $19.50 for a bowl. The homemade sauce was spicy and very tasty. Overall, the quality of the pho was just on par with all other mid-pho spots. read more

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Located at the corner of Little Saigon, parking wasn't too bad. Can phone for pickup to avoid paying extra fees from UberEats Portion size felt small for the price point. Small handful of noodles only. Meat taste was good, there was more meat than noodles I feel Probably not a repeat place for us read more

Pretty aesthetics, fast service, delicious soup. I came here on a Saturday right before the dinner rush and there was no wait. I ordered the special pho with all of the protein and the protein option was quite generous from what I'm used to! The soup was a nice & clear and probably made with love. The bamboo cups and straws elevated the taste of my water (call me weird) but I was contemplating asking to take one home. They have a special orange sauce that my friends described as "cheesy" & it was interesting and definitely worth a try. I would come back!! Although a bit on the expensive side, these are pretty standard for a pho restaurant in this particular area of SJ-- and nothing beats getting your soup in less than 5 minutes from when you ordered. :) read more

Pho Dang - veggies - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Pretty good pho restaurant with a modern interior and excellent service. I went on a weekday with my mom and son. First off, I was surprised by the service since they opened the door for us and pulled the chairs out; really uncommon for Vietnamese restaurants since the service is usually just straightforward. The pho here is definitely on the pricier side and fresh noodles do cost extra here. I enjoyed the clear broth since it tasted "clean" and not fatty. However, it did lack a bit of flavor imo. The meat is high quality. I'd be back to try other phos here but it would not be my go-to due to the price and there are other flavorful pho restaurants. read more

Parking depends on if the other places are busy, because it's limited spaces, but there is plenty of parking, where you'll have to walk. Located in the same plaza as Walmart, but facing & closer to story rd. Very cute inside & feels fancy when you walk in, nice table set up, from the utensils to the plates, bowls & cup you are served on. Walked in & it wasn't busy, so a party of 2 and we were seated right away. As we were seated, it started to get a little busy. A little disappointed at not getting customer service, from this place, because the server & the person who seated us, were Very Young Men & I would've said, maybe language barrier BUT nope! perfect English ‍seemed like a family owned business, and that's also kind of surprising, that you don't get the Great Customer Service (at least for me) Fast Service once you place your order, so that's great & for me, the pricing for the dishes, were a little bit too expensive, both of our bowls we feel, were a little skimpy on the meat serving & noodles ‍ Broth seemed to be OK & the egg rolls were also just I'm glad I was able to check this place out for myself, because the one thing that made my a little more flavorful & me happy, was the house made red hot sauce, pickled garlic & the nice amount of vinegar onions on the side, which you also have to pay for. read more

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