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    Romaine's

    3.7 (6 reviews)
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    SB Pho was an okay experience overall, but unfortunately nothing that really stood out to me. The…read moresetup is casual straightforward where you order at the front first and then find a seat. They also have a cute little outdoor courtyard area, which is a nice option if you want to enjoy your meal outside. I ordered the Pho and a Strawberry Boba. The pho was probably the weakest part of the meal for me. The broth tasted a bit bland and was lacking some of the depth and richness I look for in a bowl of yummy pho. The meat was also a little chewy. One interesting difference was the instead of the usual bean sprouts, they served shredded cabbage with the pho. I thought that it was a fun variation and gave the bowl a different texture. I also tried the fresh rolls, they seemed a little bit dried out, and the rice paper had become somewhat hard and too chewy. The dipping sauce, however, was really yummy and helped make them more enjoyable. Surprisingly, my favorite part was the strawberry boba. I wasn't expecting too much, but I was really enjoying it! This spot is more casual, the service was nice, but the food didn't quite wow me. If I was in the area, I would want to try their other offerings like the Bahn Mi.

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