Pho Le
541 S Schmale Rd, Carol Stream, IL, 60188
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Address :
541 S Schmale Rd
Carol Stream, IL, 60188 - Phone (630) 588-8299
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Opening Hours
- Mon :9:00 am - 10:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Kat D.
My normal Asian soup place is currently relocating and I decided to try their pho out....it was not good. I found it funny that when I first sat down, they were playing on their tv "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon." I felt like they just solidified the Asian stereotype. Haha. Rule of thumb: REAL GOOD AND TASTY PHO BROTH SHOULD BE CLEAR! The broth was a bit murky. Although, i did like that there wasn't a strong nutmeg essence like other pho soups have. So I ordered the well done and rare beef strips Pho. They got my order wrong and put beef balls and TRIPE! Yuck, I'm so not a fan of tripe. It's too chewy. Also, don't be deceived by the sign in front of the store that says "we sell fruit tapioca smoothies." No they don't and that's when I asked if they had it because it's on their window. Please take the sign down so you don't trick other customers.
(1)Veronica B.
I'll start with the negatives. Strange smell in foyer as you come in. It almost made me hesitate because smelled similar to cat pee & you know there are rumors about Asian food & beloved domestic pets :) but the place was packed so I thought how bad could it be? Positives clean inside & food was good. I stayed safe & ordered a chicken Pho, spring roll & iced coffee. Chicken Pho was very good & iced coffee super strong but thats cool with me. Spring roll was fresh but i was not crazy about the sauce or the deli roast pork they roll in it. I will visit again.
(3)Britt C.
Ok, so my friend eats here all the time and he know's what's good so I'd say definitely go check this place out. I just went for company but once my friend ordered a Thai iced coffee just looking at it I knew it would be amazing so I got one - and it was everything I thought it would be. Just thinking of it now makes me want to go get one...yum.
(3)Krissy S.
We ate here a couple of times last year. I don't have any complaints but nothing special either. The server was not warm but he was attentive to our needs. PS: They offer conggee which is not usually offered in lots of Asian restaurants. I would go back if the crave of chicken rice porridge hits. It's actually pretty good.
(3)Laquita P.
I love this place. The food is good and you get nice sized portions. In the summer the smoothies are also good. There's usually only 3 flavors mango, strawberry, and avocado.
(5)Katie N.
My husband and I checked out this restaurant for some hot soup on a cold day. its a place you go for the food and not a fine dining experience. Go in with that mentality and you won't be dissapointed. Its no upscale place but the pho is on point.
(4)Lisa S.
Shocked that this place has so many good reviews. This store is filthy to the point I'm surprised they haven't been shut down. The pho I got was good, but the service was terrible and my husbands rice was really bad. I almost asked for my money back for it, but nobody in the place seemed to speak English or even care about our experience. Never coming here again.
(1)Robert G.
Pho Le is one of many Vietnamese restaurants in the area. I hadn't ever given this one a try, and the opportunity cropped up, so I stopped in with my toddler. The inside is sort of hole-in-the-wall but clean, with a single window into the kitchen and serving area and no clear idea if you should sit down or order from the window, Urban Belly-style. (The answer is: have a seat.) I ordered the standard of pho, which is pho with strips of beef cooked rare. It had some meatballs and other things in it, and was served with the usual trimmings (basil, lime, jalapeño). I also got bread with fried eggs for the little one, which is 1.) apparently a thing in Vietnam, and 2.) not really deserving of further mention, since that's all it was. I guess the eggs were nice and runny though. Anyways, the pho was good! And the serving size was enormous - well over a quart of broth. If anything the broth was a bit simple, but to be honest I'm not sure that pho is supposed to be multidimensional -- I just know it didn't taste like straight chicken broth. I also got an iced coffee, which took the better part of 40 minutes to make and delivered venti-level caffeine in a tall-sized cup. This sucker was *strong*, but I still was able to taste the sweetened condensed milk, so mission accomplished. Assuming you have a pho rotation, and who doesn't, Pho Le deserves to be on the list.
(4)jay l.
As a one dollar restaurant this place is fine. I think everyone is forgetting that. For an affordable, decent Vietnamese fix, this place is great. I personally like the pork/rice dish, and as a desert drink the "ca phe sua da" (Vietnamese ice coffee).
(4)Johnny X.
Easily my favorite Pho in the area. Veggies are incredibly fresh; probably bought same-day. Very relaxed, family atmosphere. If you want more/extra of anything, its never a problem. Get the Strung Nguyen coffee with condensed milk on tour way out - IT'S INCREDIBLE.
(5)Angel L.
I read the reviews before coming to this place. Was going in with no expectations. My BF myself and another couple. Big disappointment, we got 3 appetizers to share. Two orders of Goi Cuon (spring rolls) and 1 Banh Xeo (Vietnamese crepes). The shrimp tasted dirty in the spring rolls. I'm not sure how else to explain it. The shrimp was deveined but it tasted as though the vein was rubbed out, than rinsed, instead of pulled out,if that helps. Also the Spring rolls didn't have any cilantro or green oninions. No cilantro........very bland. The crepes were super greasy. My friends ordered the Pho, but after a few minutes the broth started to separate. All the seasonings from whatever instant powder mix that was used, settled at the bottom. You know its a instant mix because its ground up seasonings that does not dissolve, even in boiling water(ground up cinnamon, cloves, star anise). The hot Vietnamese coffee is served in a plastic cup not meant for hot beverages, after a few sips you know for sure. I'm Vietnamese and grew up eating authentic Vietnamese cuisine and have been to Vietnam this was a huge disappointment. Everyone there was pleasant enough but the food was just not good.
(1)Tim K.
Great Pho! A lot of people will pass on this place because of the lack of 'Trendy Curb Appeal'. But I'm ok with that. The food is solid, fresh and authentic. I like the pho but now I look forward to letting the waiter choose my meal.Since I gave him full control over my meal I have experienced a lot of more authentic Vietnamese food that I would have never tried and I have not been disappointed yet!
(4)Stephanie Q.
Place does not have much of an atmosphere but service is quick and the food is delicious. Their pho broth I very good, you can tell that it is authentic. It is a great lunch or take out.
(5)Softballgirls N.
This place is a dive, but the bun is delicious! They were quick with the service and the peek is marinated with a great flavor. The noodles are cooked perfectly and even the egg rolls are delish! I'm not a fan of the peanut sauce that was served with the spring rolls appetizer, but the sauce for the bun was the perfect amount of spicy. Yum!
(4)Ankit P.
Food : 4 stars service : 2 I asked for extra hot sauce ( I eat spicy) he is like its in the bag, I said I eat here a lot can I get extra he said no low and behold I used siracha from home. I went there last week 3:30 on a Wednesday , I know its not peak time but I took it to go I felt like it was lacking, but I have eaten there a dozen times and again the food is 4 stars, but when you walk in you don't feel like they are happy to see you , you feel like they are doing a favor serving you I know its mid day, but I spent 14 bucks make me feel like a customer. The food is good, I think there is better Vietnamese in the area but its good pho I have not had the other food.
(3)Brett W.
Very good Vietnamese food! Excellent home made fish sauce dressing, clear and tasty broth for the pho and a clean environment. I think I've just found my new favorite Vietnamese restaurant for the west/northwest suburbs.
(4)Sheila C.
Decent Pho. Staff was sitting around hanging out, but attentive. Kid Friendly. high chair. Extra bowl offered for toddler to share. Ambiance is nothing spectacular. More people seemed to pick it up vs. eating it there. Service was quick and Satisfactory. Easy Parking. I would go back.
(4)Summa Z.
It has been about a year since I was here, looks like the overall quality of food and service have went down (what? How can it be worst?!) proportions got even smaller. My $7.89 was not well spent for the small pho I ordered...
(2)Victoria W.
$6 pho! I don't know what it is, but every time I eat a bowl of pho, no matter how gargantuan, I'm hungry two hours later. So, it's nice to know that I'm only paying $6 for this stuff that, while super delicious, has some kind of anti-filling effect on me. I ordered one with with tofu instead of meat. To my surprise, it came brimming with veggies including bok choy, napa cabbage, broccoli, and carrots! Probably not authentic, but I LOVE having that kind of veggie variety. Also, the broth was super flavorful. I also ordered a bahn mi with tofu. It was tasty, but way not enough tofu. It seemed to lack the proper amount of fillings in general. I recommend House of Pho for tofu bahn mi done right. My partner ordered a noodle-less pho which came in a disappointingly small bowl, but all was forgiven when they agreed to bring out an extra bowl of broth and didn't charge us for it. Service was okay. A bit awkward and he triggered my pet peeve of taking our order without jotting it down, then having to ask us to repeat stuff a few minutes later. But seriously no big deal. I'll be back for sure!
(4)Tim M.
I'd stay away from this dump! I used to eat at Vietnam Bistro right up from the road from this place and was very pleased with their food and service. Now that Bistro is closed, this is the only Vietnamese diner in the area and I feel bad for the locals that have to suffer because of it. I called in for a pickup order but when I arrived at 6:30pm I discovered they never prepared my order ahead of time. I can sort of understand when a restaurant does this at it approaches closing time because some customers will never show up and then they have to trash the food, but why do this at 6:30p? Maybe the dummies who run this place have nothing better to do than just sit around so it's no biggie to them but I have a busy schedule and I dont like waiting 10-15 minutes for my order when I called for a pickup. The food was "blah" and "meh". Didnt make me vomit but there are LOTS better Vietnamese food in the area. The pho special was sparse on meat and they gave me about 60% broth needed -- so I have to shove the rice noodles down hard to get them saturated with broth. What a joke. I thought there was very little taste to the meat flanks or meatballs. I also ordered spring rolls which were average and the peanut sauce for dipping was kinda soupy which I hate. Like other people have mentioned --- this place is DIRTY. The counter was covered in a thick layer of dust and even the soda cans in the cooler looked covered in grease. Plus, I believe it was the owner's family --- about 4 adults and a couple kids --- sitting at tables and yapping away in Vietnamese gibberish. I wanted to tell them to spend some of their free time cleaning up this pig sty but I doubt they'd understand or care. Go look somewhere else for Vietnamese grub. Anyone can do better than here. Overall Grade: D-
(1)Jeannie O.
Oh.my .God. that bowl of Pho definitely hit the spot. Background on me: I'm from Los Angeles, CA where we have small neighborhoods like "Little Saigon". I grew up on pho. After having Vietnam Bistro the week before, I was awfully disappointed. Who serves lettuce on the plate of vegetables to go with your bowl of pho? Remembering I went to Pho Le before, I decided to return. Best decision ever because as soon as I walked into this restaurant, great experience all around. The waiter is such a jokester! but I think that's what makes this restaurant feel like a place you visit old family. My ultimate go-to pho is Pho Tai. As soon as it came out, it literally was a bowl of pho from my childhood. Great broth, good portion of noodles with beef. My vegetable plate had everything that's suppose to be there (not 2 pieces of lettuce). I think I'll make this a regular thing. I'll be here every Wednesday before my volunteering shift.
(5)Toukta P.
I had the pork chop over rice. It was pretty good but you can't really go wrong with it. If this didn't taste good that would have been a good indication not to come back. The place was kinda small and looked a little run down. But other than that the dish was good. I don't know if I'd go back again... Maybe as it didn't seem like anything special to me.
(3)Sara B.
Not a fan. Not much flavor and nothing really special...The most interesting part of the experience here was the Vietnamese version of "The Voice" blaring from the speakers while we ate.
(2)Ann C.
I'm not sure if the owners of Pho Le realize they have a disgruntled and apathetic kid running their store. My husband and I walked in mid afternoon. The place was filthy. There were about 5-6 tables with dirty dishes and no one else in the place. The menu was covered in grease and old food. The kid behind the counter tore himself away from his cell phone to take our orders. We each had ordered pho. My order was correct, my husbands was not (he ordered the pho w/ flank and meatball and got the one with trip and tendon) he ate it anyway. The pho was decent, the price was decent, and the serving sizes where decent. That's the only reason it's getting two stars. Again, the server/only person in this place made clear he couldn't care less about us. There are so many places to get great pho in this area, don't bother with this place. We will not be back.
(2)Misty S.
Great Pho and great service! I must admit that I feel pretty bad not knowing about this restaurant when I have been in the area for as long as I have been. Pho Le has been around for about 7 years and I accidentally discovered it when I made my first trip to the auction down the road. The prices here are comparable to Pho Ha, but Pho Le has a bigger selection in their menu. I really like the #12 noodle dish I ordered. It was slightly spicy and has stew like beef and carrots. The young waiter even came by our table to ask if we knew how to eat pho and recommended adding hoisin sauce to the broth. Before you applaud this young man's initiative and helpfulness, I want to add that I'm Asian and can even pass for Viet. So, as helpful as this young man was, imagine the shame I brought to myself and my family for not looking Asian enough to know how to eat pho :/ Don't applause so loudly. There's a big screen TV towards the back wall in case you like watching TV while you eat.
(4)Linda T.
This place was dirty. My banh mi sandwich meat was old and rubbery. The guy behind the counter was cutting his nails. Don't waste your time.
(1)Tiffanie C.
Upon walking into this restaurant today, the kid (and I use this term because he's younger than 30 (as am I)) that was behind the counter looks at me and says, "Wrong store?" Um... no, I'm here for the pho. I responded with a confused, "Excuse me?" and then I was asked whether I was eat-in or take-out. The restaurant was empty and there were dirty dishes everywhere. Probably a total of 10 tables (possibly less) in the entire restaurant. I ordered after 5 minutes and the food was brought to me quickly. I ordered the spring rolls (#2) and the shrimp and pork soup (#14); food wasn't bad, but not a ton of flavor. Pork was very fatty; extremely unappetizing. As I was eating, a number of other people came in to eat as well, none were white and none of them were asked if they were in the wrong store. Bill came out to $12 and change. Note to the owners of Pho Le: If you want to have customers continue to return to your store, don't treat the blonde white girls as if they walked in from Oz and have no business being in a Vietnamese restaurant. Having a racist undertone doesn't help keep your business running. I won't be back. The only reason I came to this restaurant is because my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the area, Vietnam Bistro, went out of business. It's unfortunate because their food was far more flavorful, pricing was fair, and their wait staff were personable and kind. Shame on you, Pho Le.
(1)Kim K.
I love pho. There is nothing better on a chilly day and since I live in Chicago, I find myself craving a hot bowl of pho a lot! Wheaton is very fortunate that we have 3 pho places nearby - Luong Loi, Pho Le, and Vietnam Bistro. I have eaten at all 3 and can confidently say that Pho Le makes the best bowl of pho. They have a clear broth/consomme which is authentic. I usually get the House Special Pho which has all the various cuts of beef and tripe. Today, I tried #10 which had thin slices of beef and "fatty" brisket. I pretty much ate and drank every last drop - sign of a great broth! And unlike the other two places, they are generous with their noodle portion. Service is OK - typical for an Asian restaurant. Their spring rolls are also delicious! For dessert, have one of their homemade sesame balls stuffed with yellow beans. YUM ! Update: I have tried their meat dishes and my advice is to stick to pho or their sandwiches. Grilled meat tasted pan fried vs grilled and mealy.
(4)Barzeen V.
The best Pho in the area. I'm normally not a big tripe eater, but in the house special pho it was really good. My wife usually orders more standard asian fare when we go, and everything she's gotten has been awesome..... but the pho.... the pho is unreal. And yes, you can get it without tripe..... The best broth I've had, good quality noodles and lots of vegetables for a good price ( if I remember right around $8 for a HUGE bowl of Pho)... Located around the corner from Home Depot, by Jimmy Johns..... The staff is usually just hanging out on a laptop or watching TV, but they are always really polite and quick. Absolutely no complaints here.
(5)Joe E.
Big fan of chinese and thai food, but I had never had vietnamese food, so i decided to give it a try. Our two dishes were #6, some beef noodle soup, and I ordered the lemongrass chicken. My chicken was a food plate, not a soup, which was fine. The food only took 10 minutes to arrive, but we were the only table in the restaurant besides one that was leaving as we came in. Service wasn't that good, because the waiter just sat on his laptop computer as I was suffering through the amount of spice in my meal. Noodle soup was really good, and my chicken entree had onions, cucumbers, rice, and tomatoes. It was decent, nothing amazing, but not terrible either. I'd much rather have a noodle dish loaded with veggies and some type of protein, so I don't know if I'll give this another shot. Service was average, food was okay, ambience was okay, therefore an okay rating.
(2)Art Z.
Really the best Vietnamese in the area! Been coming here for since 2008 with my coworkers for lunch and though we primarily order the soups everything that I tried has been great!
(5)Sara C.
This is one of those little hole-in-the-wall pho shops that abound in the area of Southern California that I call home. During our recent visit to Chicago, the boy and I came here with some friends who are well on their way to being "regular" customers. Spelling errors in the menu are quite hilarious, and the service is brisk though not particularly chatty -- typical of most Asian restaurants. The bowls were packed with noodles and meat, and had a lovely aroma of cinnamon. It was perfect for a chilly evening, and we were all stuffed afterwards.
(4)Samantha K.
Ordered to-go. I got the Pho, duh, and it was okay. Definitely far from the best I've had. I can't really say much about service. The guy was hanging out with one of his friends (or co-worker? I couldn't tell) when me and my boyfriend walked in. The place itself is literally nothing to look at. It was plain, boring, on the edge of being dirty. Any place that has a poster of fruit smoothies can't be that great of a place. More run down-esque. Speaking of smoothies. I hated them!!! They were like.. milky. Smoothies should never be like that. I get my usual mango smoothie expecting it to be like the yummy ones at Joy Yee's. When my boyfriend handed me the smoothie I stared at it like it wasn't what I ordered. I knew I would hate it from the start. Ugh. I love pho. It's one of those things where I can eat it everyday until the day I die and never get sick of it. However, I wouldn't get it from here. I usually go to a very small place in Hinsdale. I still can't find a place that can beat it. This place doesn't give you enough veggies either. When I don't get my veggies, I'm not a nice person. In the end, I would NOT come back.. ever.. unless I had to.
(2)J F.
I'm going to make this short and sweet. The pho is great. Better than most around the area. When I go to Cascade Drive-in on North Ave, the family and I pick up our meals at Pho Le. My boys enjoy the grilled pork chops, and we get the house pho. Service is is a little better than the other two around the area (I won't mention names).
(4)Adam C.
We stopped by Pho Le the other night to try something new and different. The sign outside said "Pho Le Noodle Soup" on it. We really should have stuck to their specialty items, but we unfortunately ventured way off course by ordering things they really shouldn't have on the menu. I ordered the #30 "Korean Style Beef" and was salivating at the anticipation of getting some delicious Korean BBQ beef, which I haven't been able to find in this neck of the woods in, well, forever. First of all, my bad. It's a Vietnamese restaurant and I'm stupid enough to order a Korean dish. That would be like ordering sushi from a Mexican taqueria. Anyhow, the entree arrived and let's just say the meat quality was incredibly poor. It was incredibly tough and chewy meat, and I felt like I was chewing on the strings of a catcher's mitt. There were several pieces my metal dinner knife simply could not even cut through after several repeated attempts to do so. Also, the beef was served with the rib bones still in it (marrow exposed). This is unlike any Korean beef I've ever been exposed to, and my sister-in-law is Korean! The bed of rice it was served on was delicious, however, as was the bowl of sweet and spicy chili sauce that came with it. Unfortunately, even the accompaniments were not enough to save this dish from being practically inedible. My wife ordered something with chicken in it which was much better than my dish, but overall, quite bland. She snagged my sauces to do some self-flavoring in order to bring it up to her liking. The service was really good. Our waiter was kind, attentive and really personable. The place is obviously popular because there were several full tables in the restaurant and they all seemed to be regulars. I'm sure these people must have ordered from the noodle soups menu and were smart enough to not order the sole Korean item on the menu. If we ever go back to Pho Le, we'll be sure to not make that mistake again.
(3)Priscilla I.
My family wanted to go to Luong Loi, but it was closed, so we went a little farther to Pho Le. The pho is passable, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. I ordered the #8 Pho with rare steak and well done flank. The broth was a little too salty, and they give you lemons instead of limes which I thought was a little strange. I also thought there could have been more noodles. The service is mediocre as well, but that is to be expected at a small place like this. He didn't wow us with his kindness, but we didn't have any problems with him.
(2)Samantha M.
Everytime I have gone to Pho Le, it's been really nice. Good service & good food. I usually have Pho in the city & living out in the burbs, I am glad to have found a place where I can have some really good Seafood Pho close by. It's not on the menu, but whenever I asked for it, they have been more than accommodating. It's excellent. Also, there is a server who is young & can speak both English & Vietnamese. It's great when you have a special request or have questions.
(4)Hieu N.
This place has quit business for years looked like.
(1)Lynn N.
This was the WORST restaurant we have experienced in awhile! There were four of us women who walked in and a young guy just looked at us. We asked if they had entrees with vegetables in them? His answer: "NO", but, as my friend said: "Well, here on your menu it says you do" No response, just blank stare. We saw some type of dough balls up by the register and I asked if they were made with rice or wheat flour? His answer: YES" This young guy could care less about his job there, and there was an older couple that were most likely the owners, but, were quiet and didn't interact with anyone. The place looked dirty when I used the bathroom, the hallway had a mop and bucket sitting there too. The atmosphere wasn't friendly or comfortable, we didnt stay to eat. Two of us ordered the Lemongrass Chicken, when we got home, it was a SCANT amount of only chicken covered in black pepper! There was no hint of any Lemon, and the flavor was terrible, mainly peppery! and it was sitting on one small leaf of lettuce? what kind of meal is this for $10.99??!! We were very disgusted and will never go back, we can't imagine anyone going back or eating in this place. This place will not last and should be closed down. The owners should not have their son or whoever he is run the show, he is not a good representation for this restaurant and only makes people leave or not come back...
(1)Soyoung P.
The pho is pretty good. Will have to do for the burbs. I always get the #6, rare beef pho, the broth has a clean taste and they give good amount of noodles to beef. Their banh mi is well prepared and taste great. The service is mediocre at best. They don't seem to know what customer service is, but I go there for pho and pho only. If you can look pass the service, you'll enjoy the pho.
(3)Marvin R.
Very good pho soups. Very clean. Good service you are eating within 15 minutes of entering.
(3)Peter U.
Pho le is better than Pho Ha, Fo Sho! Summary: Solid Pho (To avoid driving down to Argle), Yummy banh mi, solid steak rice dish. A few months back, I was in the area to buy something at the office supply store near Pho Le. I was so hungry and saw in the distance a place called Pho Le. I was like, lets try this mo pho. It is like a family place (similar to Pho Ha), and the service is moderate at best but I really like the Pho. They give a good amount of meal and the veggies are fresh (must be from the asian market near by). The broth is a good flavor and I dont need to add to much hot sauce as it has a nice clean flavor. Its good for what it is, a pho shop in carol stream. It could me 2-3 stars for many people, but if you are in the area alot and craving a pho, go here.
(4)Jordan E.
Fantastic banh mi, and at just $3.50 it's a steal. Friendly and attentive staff, and a very broad menu. I love this place.
(5)Melanie T.
I've ordered their Viet Subs to go once and they were delicious. Last Sunday was the first time I came and dined in. I came with my cousins and a friend. I ordered pho and it was good, nothing that wowed me but it was good. I also ordered iced coffee, which wasn't served until we were about to pay and leave. My cousins are friends with one of the servers there but to me, service was kinda slow. It's a hole-in-wall kinda place. If I myself had to chose to come back without my cousins, I probably wouldn't.
(3)mike p.
Great atmosphere and friendly staff, nice family place........ Food was very good..... overall, i would recommend this place. they have better hours.
(4)Joel M.
I have been to Pho all over the area and country and I can say they have some of the best. Great price and portion size too!!
(5)Grace L.
This place is ok, the food was mediocre. They gave a ton of fresh veggies though but lemon instead of the standard lime for pho...that was a curve ball for me. Also they didn't give any sriracha sauce with my carryout nor forks,spoons, or even chopsticks.
(2)Ann T.
I grew up on pho in Little Saigon, California. It's hard to find pho places outside of Westminster/Garden Grove that are comparable. Goi cuon has lettuce in it, no mints - but it does include shrimp and beef. Pho Tai - the beef was decent, thinly sliced, tender, and came out medium rare, ready to continue to cook nicely in the broth. The pho noodles were cooked just right. However, the broth was bland and comes with sliced white & green onions and basil with slice of lime & bean sprouts on a dish. That's it for greens; again, no mints.
(2)Trevor S.
I love this place. The problem is, I keep running into people I haven't seen in years here so sometimes there is no, "in and out." Friendly, outgoing staff (who are so patient with my faltering attempts at Vietnamese), awesome food and good movies. Some of the staff are hilarious. Ingredients are fresh, people love the soups and I am partial to the spring rolls. Portions have been reduced some, but that seems to be the case at most places.
(4)Shiori K.
I love pho and this place was a disappointment. We lived in Uptown two blocks away from the Argyle St.(AKA Vietnamese Town) and we probably tried every single restaurant out there. And, Tank Noodle was our favorite. So, we were a little picky about pho. This place did not come near our standard:-( Based on the higher rating, our expectation was maybe too high? Soup was not even hot and lack of flavor. Noodle was overcooked. We also got marinated beef with rice and meat did not have any grilled flavor. We like Loung Loi a lot better than this place. We had a better experience with Vietnamese Bistro, but that was a while ago...I don't know may be the main chef was out of town or something???
(2)July D.
Being cheated! The food is ok, but the service is poor. The waiter just asked me to pay an amount without a check, I trusted him and pay it with 15%tips, then I realized the amount he asked me to paid already included tips and tax. Dishonest! Don't go, u don't know how they cheat on u in food quality!
(1)Diva S.
Located near home depot, right next door to Jimmy Johns, this Vietnamese restaurant opened in May 2007. The atmosphere is very casual and authentic - complete with Jackie Chan movies playing in the background. Typically I'm the only non-Vietnamese customer. I only wish I spoke Vietnamese, because communication with the kind people who work here can be quite difficult. For instance, today my mom and I had dinner here and she tried to explain to two different servers that she wanted vegetable soup, which wasn't on the menu. Eventually even the cook came out! I was very impressed by how much effort they put into making sure she got exactly what she wanted. My mom enjoyed her vege soup and I thought the egg and spring rolls were good. The #32 (Yang Chau fried rice, aka pork and shrimp friend rice) was too salty for me. If you try their specialty, the #7 (Pho Le Special Soup), beware that it comes with rare beef. It also has a spice in it (ginger?) that I wasn't crazy about. Dining in can be awkward because of the language barriers, but if you're not intimidated by that, it's worth checking out!
(3)mike s.
I love this place. True, the service is not so good,but the food is awesome. Their nuc mam - or whatever that sauce is called, is the best that I ever had - I'd be happy just to put that on rice and eat it. I couldn't recommend it enough!
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