Shoutout to the lady who suggested this on tiktok. I haven't had pho this good since I was in Houston. Traveled here to try this suggestion and I wasn't disappointed at all. Nestled right of the corner of an intersection, you'll find the small shop with big flavors! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Apparently it's a not so hidden gem because there were plenty of patrons as well as delivery driver in and out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thankfully we were sat immediately. I already knew I wanted the brisket pho but I was craving coconut tea since I recently had the best ever. The pho was out of this world and definetly the best I've had in the DMV. No need to add anything at all becuase the broth is actually flavorful. And that's the honest to God truth so keep the Sriracha and hoisin sauce away. The coconut tea was a little underwhelming, but that's OK. I didn't come here for that. As far as service, I only saw three workers. An older lady behind the register, who sat us and brought us our water. I saw a lady come out out of the back who I'm assuming works in the kitchen and there is a high school age boy. With that being said service was a bit slow with only one person behind the desk truly working. Water came out immediately, broth came about 10 minutes later, and my coconut tea came in the mist eating. All in all I will return for this pho! read more

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I ordered delivery through grub hub so this review is just about their food. Shrimp Spring Rolls: Not awful. Pretty basic. Vermicelli, 6 shrimp, sad shredded lettuce, wrapped in a rice paper. The addition of pickled carrots and daikon was interesting. And 1 singular basil leaf! Not at all what I am used to eating. Usually I expect these to be loaded with fresh herbs. Shrimp smelled fresh and not fishy. Special combo pho: Not pho dac biet so do not be mistaken. Basically just pho tai bo vien (meatballs and thin steak). Also the thin steak came cooked in the broth. By the time I heated it up again to eat - it was tough. Pho broth was salty and did not have that much flavor from the spices that go into making a good broth. The broth was also pretty cloudy. The basil provided had an excessive amount of black spots. Just 1 packet of hoisin and 1 sriracha sauce was provided, which was not enough. Would I personally eat again? No Was it worth $32 (after delivery fees)? No, but also many food places in DC are overpriced so I get it. I would rather make the drive to Eden Center. I still ate everything so it's not inedible! Just not amazing nor would I choose this place to bring my family. read more

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This place is a huge fail. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is dirty[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], the service is bad and the phó isn't all that. If you go to their website it's wonky. read more

Pho Viet USA - Seafood Phó with a side of fat brisket. - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The hot tea was everything for my throat. Tasted like lemon with some sweetness and was so tasty and came in a pint glass so was a good amount. Bon bo hue is 10/10. So flavorful on its own and the extra sriracha and hoisin is right at the table if you need. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I went at 3pm on a Tuesday and it wasn't too busy at all.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was quicker than I expected and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance was chill enough for me to be calmly listening to my audiobook and answering work emails without loud noise or distraction.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will definitely be back even when I don't need to sweat out any sickness! read more

Pho Viet USA - Bon Bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The service is awesome, friendly and welcoming. The vegetable pho was great. Big chunks of vegetables and plenty of noodles. I really enjoyed my lunch. read more

Pho Viet USA - Vegetable Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A pretty casual spot but Pho Viet packs a lot of flavor into its dishes, which are priced between about $10-20. I ordered the chicken rice bowl, which came with vegetables and soup. It's right on H St, just off a streetcar stop and just blocks from Union Station, making it an easy place to access. read more

Pho Viet USA - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I wanted to like this place, especially since I picked it over somewhere my wife picked, and boy was I disappointed. They put a ton of black pepper on everything! The pho had a ton of pepper. The lemongrass chicken had no lemon grass flavor, but you guessed it, had tons of pepper. The Bun Bo Hue tasted nothing like BBH, but yes, had tons of pepper. The Thai tea boba was so overly sweet that my 14 yo son took two sips and left it. Not to mention that the boba was all clumped up. The service was horrible. On the hottest day of the year, there is no or low AC, and had to ask for water about 3-4 times before the finally brought it, and never offered to refill. My BBH was brought out AFTER everyone else was basically done. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And the restroom was a storage room for everything except toilet paper and working paper towel dispenser.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Sad Uber ride back to the hotel...avoid if you're considering. read more

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Decided to try some pho for dinner at this restaurant. The portion sizes are very good for the price,and the pho is delicious. Staff is friendly and helpful, menu selection good, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]dine in area nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, we had a great dinner here. read more

Pho Viet USA - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is supposedly banh mi Bo kho. This is not bo kho. Bo Kho is Vietnamese beef stew. read more

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took forever for someone to take our order, asked 3 times for water from multiple servers but didn't get it for 25 minutes, the food wasn't even great. The pho broth was very salty. read more

Quick and To The Point: I've worked and hung out in the greater H St area for years and this was my first visit. Based on the DoorDash volume, it was quite evident that this is a popular spot because there were about eight bags waiting to be picked up. I came for lunch to grab the special combination rice, and despite the rush going on, the attendant greeted me and recommended that I take the time to view the menu . I did not want pickles in my combination and did request for it to be spicy, that Being said it was delicious, especially the chicken, the preparation seemed fresh and not like traditional Chinese carryout . I will be back again, for another to go bite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The side of the establishment is rather small, but for those who really want to know, the bathroom was impeccably clean, which was also a plus[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . read more

Pho Viet USA - R13. Special Combo Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

im addicted to the beef lemongrass & summer rolls. its sooooo good! compared to a lot of places ive tried this restaurant is soo good for not only the pricing, the portions, and the service. the young boy could work on his steps of service as i had to ask for water my entire dine in experience & didn't receive it while others did. but the lady who usually works is wayyyy better. love her! & love this spot! read more

so yummy! Went with my cousin and we both said the broth was flavorful (no sauce needed).

I'm new to Pho and I really enjoyed my visit here. I ordered the spring rolls and the crab shrimp rolls to start which were delicious . It was my first time so the lady who assisted me was so helpful and patient with me with ordering. I actually been 3 times so far. I tried the beef brisket pho and seafood. One of my visit I just ordered spring rolls and the shrimp rolls. Between the beef and seafood my favorite was the seafood one. The only thing I regret is I ordered to go , which meant I had to go home and warm it up. I believe In order to get the real experience of pho is to eat while it's hot at the restaurant. I will go back to sit down and eat with an updated review. read more

Pho Viet USA - N6. Rare Steak & Brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]My first impression of this place is a very authentic tucked away little place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered online and went to pick up after work. The person working at the counter was very nice and addressed me by name and with a nice demeanor. It was so refreshing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is cute, I wish I got pics but this was a quick stop for me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got the steak and brisket pho.. OMG AMAZING! My two year old even had a blast with it. Will be back for sure! read more

Pho Viet USA - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The pho always hits the spot! They never disappoint when I come here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a small family owned establishment and I always feel welcomed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This time I switched out the noodles in the garlic beef summer rolls for rice and they were remarkable. I will continue to get it this way for now on! You should try them..... Oh and their peanut sauce is soooooo good! Thank me later! lol read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Walked in and sat at a booth by myself. Plenty of space in the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] After me, a group of 4 walks in. Another minute later the hostess asks me if I was alone and if I could move to another table. I was slightly annoyed because there was plenty of space in the restaurant but I assumed she was moving me to a table for 1 or 2 to save space for an incoming lunch rush. That's fair. What she actually did was move me from a 4 seater booth to a 4 seater table, because the group wanted to sit in a booth. If you want to be treated with dignity and respect, eat someplace else. read more

Very solid Vietnamese food. Service was quick and efficient. Value is 5*. Good home cooked Vietnamese food read more

The food was ok. I did like the broth but the bahn mi was AWFUL, dripping in mayo. But the service was especially bad. They gave none of the usual things that come with a Pho order and I got one TINY packet of siracha (for two bowls of pho) even tho I paid extra. No hoisin, no basil, no jalepano. I'll stick to my regular spot. read more

the food itself was great and [[HIGHLIGHT]]it was a small, hole-in-the-wall on H street[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. the service is definitely a tossup--been there twice and the service was much slower the second time--but definitely worth a visit! read more

Order a bahn mi and the meat might as well have been a hot dog. Disappointed is an understatement.

Once again I have passed by this spot several times, and always noticed a line outside. That speaks volumes to me!! So...it was simply time for me to get there!! Nice hot Pho goes good on cold days!! This is THE way to start the winter solstice off!! . Where I am: @phovietusa_333 . Location Reviewed: 333 H St., N.E. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: Spring Rolls, Egg Rolls, Crispy Dumplings, Pho (Beef, Chicken, Steak, Brisket, Shrimp, Seafood, Veggie, & Meatball), Stir Fry, Fried Rice & Noodles (with all proteins), Banh Mi (Vietnamese subs), various Boba Teas, & various craft teas, Beer & Cocktails. . Items Reviewed: Their Crispy Shrimp Dumplings (Fred rolls with onions, black peppers, & sweet n sour sauce $8). STAMP!! I crushed these!! Get them!! Their Beef Spring Rolls (wrapped in rice paper with vermicelli, stir Fry beef with garlic, basil, lettuce & Vietnamese pickles $8). Absolutely DELICIOUS!! This hit different!! It was surprisingly good, with that garlic beef & veggies dipped in the beef broth. Their Chicken Pho (white chicken meat with chicken broth $13.50, the spicy lemongrass broth $3.00). STAMP!! The Pho by itself was excellent. Add the hoisin, siracha, sprouts, jalapeños & that lemongrass broth...STAMP!! Get this!! Their Jasmin Boba Milk tea $4.50. STAMP!! This tea was fragrant (you tasted the Jasmin flower), and palate cleansing!! Wonderful!! . Customer Service: Attentive & Pleasant. . Online Navigation: Super simple, 3rd party delivery available, inside seating, and a small bar. . Parking: Street/Metered, Enforced. . Recommendations: Get ANY Pho, & Boba. =STAMP =DELICIOUS =DECENT =PASS =NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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The weather was gloomy so we decided to pick up pho for dinner. The restaurant was busy with many pick up orders but my online order came out quickly. I ordered the Summer Rolls w/ Stir-fried Garlic and 5/5 sooo good. The sauce was the perfect and the veggies were fresh. I also ordered the Crispy Shrimp Dumplings and 5/5 as well. They were flavorful and crispy. The thai chili sauce made it taste even better. I had the Brisket Pho and it was very flavorful and fresh. The brisket was tender and the beef broth packed so much flavor. I can't wait to try the rest of their menu. read more

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Good food, accommodated a party of 13! All I had to do was call ahead, and they approved it just a few hours in advance. Food was a hit with my friends, there was something for everyone. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Decor was pleasant, will come again![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Love this place. The pho is always great. The service is always fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the mom and pop shop kinda vibe[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

10/10 ingredients hot as fuck especially the chili oil don't add a lot you will croak.

Great pho! Place a little small and staff could be a little more attentive as we had to flag our waiter a few times to check out. read more

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Pho Viet is the ideal spot for a takeout lunch during the work day. While I've never tried Pho Viet's namesake Pho, I have consistently enjoyed this restaurant's the Boneless Chicken Rice Plate (R16). The plate comes with a deep bowl of turmeric infused rice (no discernible flavor difference but the turmeric provides a nice yellow color), a couple of cucumber slices, raw lettuce super thinly sliced, lightly pickled carrots and daikon radish, and the grilled chicken itself, topped with fried shallots. The plate also comes with a cup of nuoc cham, a light fish sauce mixture that brightens the dish up. The chicken thighs are flavored with lemongrass, and while there are some notes of lemongrass, the end result is really just chicken thighs that are well cooked and nicely flavored. The pieces are browned well and the inside of each piece is tender. The chicken is definitely enjoyable alongside the nuoc cham and various vegetables; so enjoyable that I ordered this particular dish around twice a month last year and twice this month alone, including today. The various side vegetables are all enjoyable. Perhaps omitting the four slices of cucumbers and replacing them with the carrots and daikon mixture would be even more enjoyable, but I'm not complaining about the variety. A couple of notes - Pho Viet's dish is not the most boldly flavorful version of Viet style grilled chicken that I've ever had, but it is definitely one of the better options in Washington, D.C., especially for a lunch during the work week. The ratio of rice to the rest of the ingredients is high; by the time I finish the chicken and vegetables, I have half a serving of rice left behind which I then repurpose for another meal. Value for money is palpable. I will certainly be back for takeout and will eventually work up to trying some other dishes offered by Pho Viet's H Street location! read more

I ordered takeout from here, only two items. I showed up five minutes early so I apologized and was very okay with waiting. However, my order has not been ready for a long time, in fact, I am writing this review while waiting for my order that was supposed to be ready more than 30 minutes ago. I understand that they are busy but so many other orders have been given out to Doordash, people at the table, and other takeout orders. They kept asking me to wait, but wouldn't even give me an estimated time and I was very close to asking for a refund. The service is so bad and it is only Monday. If you want to order take out and pick up your food late, this is the place for you. Edit: just saw the receipt. 8% gratuity? Really? Not deserved at all. I waited thirty extra minutes for my food and they put in a mandatory tip? WOW--definitely not deserved. read more

Pho Viet USA is a new pho spot on H Street NE. Most of the city's pho spots are in Northwest D.C. so there's an advantage for a pho spot to open in Northeast D.C. However, this spot can learn a few things from the great pho spots in Northwest: 1) Food: The menu is diverse, including spring rolls, fried rice, noodles, and bubble milk to compliment the pho. Prices are average compared to other pho spots in the city. However, the flavor and quality aren't up to par. I ordered the spicy lemongrass beef pho and for being spicy it lacked flavor and a kick. The ingredients are sparse (usually they pile the bowl and plate with veggies, basil, etc) and the broth tasteless. 2) Service: The staff were friendly, but they forgot to bring us water and a few other items when there were only two other guests in the restaurant. There are a few pluses: 1) Space: It's small on the side of H Street closest to Union Station. The inside is beautiful with two murals on the walls and a simple design. It looks good in photographs. 2) Milk tea: I didn't try it, but the fact that it's on the menu is a win. read more

I would give Pho Viet a solid 4/5 stars. I always try to be mindful of how new a business is, and when a place is only a few weeks old, I expect there to be learning curves. I ordered the regular pho, while my s/o ended up getting the lemongrass flavored pho. While the pho had a generous amount of noodles and meat, the broth can definitely be a little richer. Maybe if there was less water put into it, it could be absolutely delicious. The lemongrass pho wasn't as fragrant as others that we've tried, but I also think it's because the broth wasn't as rich as we thought it could be. I think with a little more practice, and more cooking of the bones and meat, the broth can be very delicious. I liked that the noodles were chewy in a sense, and were not too soft. A big problem I have with some pho places is that the noodles were cooked for too long of a time, so the noodles end up being way too soft. The egg rolls were good! Crispy and hot. Also ordered some boba as well and both were very good. I'll definitely come back and hope to see improvements. The owners seem very friendly, so I like to give new businesses a second chance to get better! read more

Pho Viet USA - 5. Special Combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I've had a few things from here and most of them are good. The pho and bahn mi are delicious but I recently tried their seafood fried rice and it was not good. Full of onions that were barely cooked which really changed the flavor of the rice. Also I've ordered extra meat and noodles and this last time they claimed they added it to the soup but there was the regular serving so in the event order extra anything be sure it really is included because you do pay for it. read more

Pho Viet USA - Pho - rare meat with "extra meat" - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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After popville published the restaurant was in the process of opening, I have been eager to try this new addition on H street. Last night, I walked by and noticed it's finally open! So I called a friend to come and try it out with me. The staff were a bit awkward, a few of the employees spoke fluent English but went to the back to work in the kitchen and pick up supplies. So a teenage boy helped with our order and he had absolutely no idea what we wanted. We kept on asking for plates and instead he would bring us chopsticks. One of the owners noticed this and dismissed the kid, in which later the kid went home (good idea, let the kid go and do homework). The menu is a very basic Vietnamese menu, consisting of different types of pho, rice dishes, spring rolls, and boba tea options. I was so happy to see such classic and simple menu since the other competitor -Red Boat- is quite fusion. I had wanted to order the spicy pho broth with the same kind of toppings in the special pho order (that meant beef, tendon, and tripe), and it took so long for the staff to understand what I wanted. I understood my order was complicated but typically, going to the original Pho Viet in Columbia Heights and ordering this same kinda dish is not an issue whatsoever. (I asked the staff if they were affiliated with the original and they had no idea what I was asking.) When the food came, our spring rolls were poorly wrapped and cut but the flavors were good. My bowl of spicy pho was bland and the meats tasted cheap. I had to spit a few hard pieces out because it didn't taste edible. However my friend ordered a regular bowl of pho and it was flavorful. We both didn't get any bean sprouts or basil on the side; these garnishes were already added in our pho. Overall, there's a lot of kinks with the service and food. I really hope they figure this out since the owner and staff appeared to be nervous and excited about their opening! I support all family-run businesses in H street corridor but with the way they were running things last night, they may not make the cut. I'll check back in when the weather gets colder and will try their regular bowl of pho as a second chance. Only if they make it. read more

TLDR: Busy casual spot, with an Americanized twist to Vietnamese food. Non-Vietnamese waiters do not know their menu. Food is edible. I came in with a party of 8 Vietnamese some tourists and some local to Virginia. We were greeted promptly and politely from the waitress. Since there were 8 of us, a lot of menu items were ordered, which egg rolls, spring rolls, rice, pho, and a vegetarian dish. The menu itself is very beautiful, but the actual food definitely looks nothing like it. The service: Our waitress was very nice, took our order, and repeated it to us. The appetizers came out within 10 minutes, but the main entrees came out, no exaggeration, 45 minutes later. I asked for extra beansprouts, as the existing amount they gave was enough for ants, and later on found out that they gave the entire table extra and charged for it. This would have been nice to know beforehand that this would be extra, which definitely was not the case. We also ordered a banh mi, but after over an hour, we told them not to bring it, as it was taking too long. Our drinks were full, but had to politely ask them for it. The food: The food all came out at sporadic times, with the children's food coming out 1 hour after the appetizers, again, no exaggeration. Given the restaurant's name, half of the table decided to order pho, and our waitress got it all wrong. We ordered the "Pho Tai Nam" and got the "Pho Tai Lan" My table being Vietnamese, pronouncing it correctly, thought that this non-Vietnamese waitress was pronouncing it incorrectly but giving us the correct order. Upon the first 2-3 bites, we were certain that we did not order this entrée, and asked the waitress and manager what this was? They kept repeating "Pho Tai Lan" and we were like this does not seem right. Anyways, I found a menu on another table that hadn't been pre-bussed in about an hour, and went through it. Saw that they had both a "Pho Tai Nam" and a "Pho Tai Lan" (For the record, there is no such thing as "Pho Tai Lan" so be aware that this proprietary to the restaurant. This is essentially beef pho with the beef being stir-fried with garlic and topped on the pho. sounds good but the beef was over-cooked and tough) Message to the non-Vietnamese waitress: Please double check with your Vietnamese patrons on their Vietnamese order using your menu. Management: Management was a Vietnamese kid who spoke very softly and decided to give us 50% off of two bowls of pho (there were 4 total on our table), which was nice. We spoke to him in Vietnamese throughout our time in the restaurant to get things sorted out, but he was so timid and not confident in his communication. Not much got resolved. Conclusion: This restaurant is definitely catered more to Americans who would like to get a basic feel on what Vietnamese food is. The food is mediocre, at best, but maybe this restaurant is catering to the area. Pho Viet USA is a casual spot, with a fancy menu, and a poor food presentation. The prices are high, a little too high, given the food presentation, taste, service, and restaurant ambiance. Would I go back? No. Would I suggest this to an American? Yes. Vietnamese? No. read more

Lemongrass pho is perfect. One of the best bowls of pho I've had. Consistently good quality

My boyfriend and I went here on a Sunday afternoon. Street parking only. The inside is small and decorative. Service was quick and polite. We both enjoyed our pho and spring rolls. Thank you! read more

Pho Viet USA - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Really impressed with this place after some of the negative reviews here. Pho was excellent with rich flavors and the crispy dumplings were even better. The drink selection is impressive. They even have salt coffee, something I've not found since I'd first had it in Vietnam 2 years ago! The star anise tea was also an awesome rare find. We'll most certainly be back often and highly recommend this place! read more

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Disgusting. Bathroom, is dirty and smells like the sewer. Do not recommend. Food tastes dirty and very oily.

Excellent carryout experience for Pho! I was wanting some pho and decided to try this location - near bridge on H street. Called ahead and they were very helpful in taking order when I didn't have a menu. I wanted the soup with no noodles, she was great replacing with some extra bean sprouts and onions. During covid, maybe not stocking some of their less popular items, they were out of tripe and tendon, but everything they had was fresh and delicious. Pick up was good - the front door was propped open and a table was set up for carryout food, pens to sign orders, menus. Didn't have to go into the restaurant to complete a pickup. They had a special to get a mask with an order or you could buy masks, helping take care of customers. I paid with credit card and was very quick. The packaging was good - a paper bag with nice handles, with a plastic bag liner with multiple containers for the soup, one for broth and meat, other for veggies, and two little containers for duck sauce and sriracha sauce. Came with set of disposable chopsticks in plastic, and some napkins. Fun assembly! I ripped up the veggies and put back in the veggie waxed carton, and added the sauces, then poured all the broth and most of the meat and mixed it up. Easy to put together and easy to eat from the waxed carton, yummy! Would definitely get pho again here! Good staff and great tasting! read more

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Pho was decent. Everything else was not, including service. We were the only table on a Tuesday evening, though they had constant grub hub/delivery orders going out. We asked for water multiple times. They said ok but would not commit to action. A girl off the street comes in and asked for cup of ice, which she received promptly (non-paying customer). Mind you, we are paying customers and only ones dining in. #19 (some beef dish) was not good at all. Sliced beef with some watery thin sauce. Did not finish apps either. Asked for Thai bubble tea. Didn't have it. Asked for Dalgona coffee. Didn't have that either. We are not pulling things out of the air- it's in the menu! So many flies in the dining room, reeking washroom in such poor condition, and constantly beeping smoke detectors- you know the place is in shambles and owner does not care. Scared to see what the back area looks like in terms of sanitation. Skip this one and thank me later. read more