I don't know shit about Pho. In fact, I just learned last year that its "PHA," not "FOE." That's how dumb I am. You also can't really blame me cause I grew up in a small town in Alaska, and there aren't a lot of vietnamese people less any Pho restaurants. There was a place called Ichi Bon Noodle, which translates into Number One Noodle (as told to me by my Korean pal. You're welcome), but I never went in so who nows if it was ramen, or pho. The point of the previous sentence is that I now call my dogs Ichi Bon Son, or Daughter. I have to entertain myself people...its not like your reviews are doing the trick!
The first time I went here I got lost. The directions via navigation, and yelp lead you to a house. Maybe it used to be a Pho trap house. Regardless, its actually down the street in the center strip of a newer mall. Business must have been good cause they done moved on up.
The spot is pretty small. Maybe 15 tables. There are bible quotes on the walls, and plants line the window front. Oh, I'm not going to gloss over the bible quotes! Every time you enter Rose Pho, you get greeted warmly, and awkwardly (that's just me) by a nice older woman who says thing like "god bless you," or "heaven is divine," or something along those lines. I don't know if those quotes are accurate, but I'm just speaking with hyperbole cause I'm not religious. The scene where Ben Stiller says grace in Meet the Parents would accurately describe my tie to religion.
Sidenote: I was on Tinder yesterday, and got matched up with a really good looking girl. We chatted for a bit, and then out of nowhere she asked if I had faith. I joked and told her I don't really like George Michaels, but she was serious. She said that she wanted to share faith with her partner. I've said a lot of shit I didn't believe in to sleep with a girl, but feigning religion might be my line. I knew this match up wasn't going to happen so I asked, "what's a nice christian woman like yourself doing on Tinder?" I hope the facetious nature bled through her Galaxy 7.
Soooooo, after lots of hugging, your seated, and you get an extensive menu. Besides Pho, they do a thai, Korean, and various other asian foods. Every time I've eaten here I've been with my visiting parents. Its their favorite spot, and I'm not sure if its cause its good, or if they like the religious vibes. They're pentecostal, so if you know what that is...just YEAH. Anyways, my mom, and grandma have yet to order Pho here. Its a fucking Pho restaurant! They order the Mongolian beef, and shrimp fried rice last time we went. It was good, but I just find it maddening.
As far as Pho goes, its the best I've had. I get the Rose Pho Special. It has thinly sliced pieces of beef along with the usual Pho accoutrements. You can get a small or large bowl. The small bowl is large, so order cautiously people. Take all this mind though. I said I don't know shit about Pho, and I've only really had it at a few other places. I don't want you Pho nerds pushing your glass up your snooty nose, and saying "actually, this isn't real pho...blah, fart, burp."
Besides the Pho, I've also had a few of their appetizers, and they've all been good. The calamari, fresh rolls, and chicken skewers to be precise. The presentation of the food is kind of impressive. They don't just throw it on a plate. There are veggie flowers, and shit...they must have bought that knife on that infomercial you used to see back in the day for parring. You know how old people like to buy shit on tv.
Like a barber, bar, or cleaners, you gotta have your go to spot. The "this is where i go for this." It makes life simpler, know what I mean? Well, this is my Pho place if I'm in the mood. One more thing to check off my list! The food is pretty good, and the people even better. Just don't be one of those atheist dicks, and reject the love...since you know, love IS love. Did that get too deep for a Yelp review? Salute. read more