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I don’t know why this place got such great reviews. As you can see, the place was practically empty when I visited, except for a few persons who were not customers, just persons sitting there as if the dining room was their home’s living room. The way these people stare at you, looking at you as if you were an intruder instead of a customer, makes you feel totally awkward from the moment you literally step into the place, like you broke into someone’s house when you enter this restaurant, which is supposed to be a business open to the public. Once I sat down, I was given a menu but was never asked what I wanted to drink and wasn’t offered water (customary in all sit-down restaurants) until I asked for it when they brought the food to the table. Ordering was one more awkward experience. Those people sitting around yelled at someone in the kitchen to come out and wait on me. This person, who I assume is the owner, came to my table, handed me the menu, and asked in a somewhat annoyed way if I was there for the pho, I said I wasn’t that I wanted to look at the menu. She left and came back a few minutes later. I told her I wanted the spring rolls and the crispy noodle, she said they didn’t have the crispy noodle, that they were out of seafood, and also that the dish required lots of vegetables and they only had a few. She also told me it would take a very long time because she needed to cook the noodles. I told her I didn’t want any beef and seafood, that I would be ok with only chicken and the crispy noodles. She replied trying to get me order the pho once again. I explained that I cannot eat beef, that I only eat chicken. She said she could fix pho with chicken. I finally relented and told her I would have a large chicken pho and an order of spring rolls. As you can see in the pic, the spring rolls ($7.00) was only one roll sliced in half with a splash of peanut sauce (it looks like it’s more sauce on the pics because I had added Sriracha to it). The large chicken pho ($16) came with 2 small jalapeno slices, a tiny piece of lime that was almost unsqueezeable, a couple of basil leaves, a couple of tiny pieces of cilantro, and some bean sprouts. The pho itself was basically a glorified chicken noodle soup, it was ok like any other chicken broth noodle soup, but nothing extraordinary that granted paying $16 for it. I was never offered a refill of the cup of water that I asked for when I ordered my food. The vibe of the place was odd with these non-customer people sitting around watching tv and a couple more that entered the place and joined them while I was eating. I was the only customer eating there the entire time I was there, which also felt weird. As often happens when you are the only customer in a restaurant and all the staff is in the kitchen, when the time came to pay, I had to wait forever and finally had to tell one of those persons sitting around if I needed to ask for the check. That same person came back with the check, I gave him my credit card but the whole thing was confusing because I didn’t even know who he was. I couldn’t wait to leave the place and never come back.
… moreBri R
This is our new go-to spot in Colorado Springs. The pho is delicious and clean. I have many food allergies and the pho is gluten, dairy, soy free, and chemical free (no msg). You can TASTE the individual ingredients in the broth and it has so much depth. I always feel so good after eating here. The kitchen is clean, and the family who runs the restaurant is so kind and generous.
… moreTri Nguyen
Having moved from the authentic Vietnamese food scene in Southern California to Colorado Springs three years ago, I initially found the local Vietnamese restaurants a little disappointing. However, my perspective shifted after discovering this gem of a restaurant. While I only sampled the Banh Canh Cua (Vietnamese Udon Noodle Soup with Seafood/Crabs), its exceptional quality and rich flavor convinced me of this place’s uniqueness. Noteworthy is their commitment to using clusters of Dungeness crab in their seafood soup—a rarity. Having tasted this dish across Vietnam and California, I can confidently say that this version surpasses all others. It’s my hope that more people will discover and explore this restaurant. They’ve only been opened for 2 months. For those seeking authenticity, look no further. The family-owned nature of the restaurant shines through its owner, Lynn, whose warmth and attentiveness enhance the experience. Her dedication to authenticity, even inquiring about ingredients, underscores the passion she pours into each dish. I can’t wait to bring my family back here to try some more dishes.
… moreEthan Nguyen
if youre looking for true authentic viet food this is the place to go!! the inside reminds me just of the small hole in the wall restaurants in orange county cali where the viet food is amazing everywhere. the hospitality is awesome too they catered to all my questions and made sure i was taken care of will forsure be coming back as a regular.
… moreKy Northstar
Amazing African food! Really pleasant surprise and the people are so friendly and kind
… moreAbby G
We had such good pho here. The broth was very rich and full of flavor and the portion sizes are great. The owners are also so friendly and you can tell they care a lot about their food. Would recommend for sure
… moremhy2004
My family and I went here since we like trying out new Pho places and were pleasantly surprised. The interior was very clean and modern and you could tell the owners took extra care in making sure everything was clean and welcoming. This is a family run business and the restaurant just opened very recently and everything is homemade with no added chemicals or MSGs. The broth was just the right amount of salty and tasted very authentic and not westernized as other Pho places tend to be. The portions were good and the variety of meats were also all delicious. The seafood pho is made with fresh seafood and you could really taste how fresh and authentic every ingredient was. The owners were also very friendly and welcoming and told us about how all their ingredients are fresh and they take care in making sure everything is clean and made authentically. We will definitely be coming back again as they also offer other dishes besides pho such as hot pot and chicken!
… moreSummer Tan
Best pho in the Springs! I’m Chinese and I’m a big foodie. Ever since I moved to the Springs 2+ years ago and I have been on the hunt for good Asian food. At this point, I’ve tried most Asian restaurants here and good Vietnamese food was nowhere to find until now. Spring rolls are great too, best paired with fish sauce. The owner is a super nice Vietnamese – Chinese family, and you can tell that they care about food and they take pride in the food that represent their country.
… moreDarlene Delgado
Wonderful atmosphere and the staff is kind. Cook came out to check on us. Pho was great. Coconut shrimp was delicious! Seasoned so well, I ate the lettuce decorations on the plate too.
… moreBruno Calderon
I’ve had authentic Vietnamese food at a friends house with his family and it honestly taste like a home cook meal here. The staff makes you feel very welcomed. Wish I could try more dishes, but only in Colorado for a while.
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