Starlica Reiné
5/5.. It makes no sense why I haven’t reviewed yet for as many times as I’ve ordered here. Had to go into my archives. I’ve ordered take-out and dine-in, both great dining experiences. I must say that they recently raised their prices on my fave, the Banh Mi, a little bummed about that. So far, I’ve ordered the chicken and pork Banh Mi, Vietnamese style chicken wings, spring rolls, rice platter combo, etc. All were very flavorful, fresh, and healthy eats.
Conveniently located. Staff are friendly and the place is simple but clean. What I like is the consistency in flavor, plating, and service.
I definitely recommend it.
Great job, management! Thumbs up!
… morePaula A
My husband and I came to dine for a last minute Sunday night dinner, and we will now be regulars here! The food tasted great, the waitress and Marty were very friendly, and given that I cannot eat soy they were very accommodating. As the fried rice is made fresh, they could make it without soy, and same for the beef. And also the Pho that my husband had is soy free and made with amazing rice noodles. Highly recommend stopping by for anyone in the area looking for a tasty bite. (They even gave a sample of the jasmine green milk tea. Cozy welcoming vibe from the staff!)
… morePhillip
This is ALL of the meat served with the Pho House Specialty with Beef & Brisket. One single bite. Absolutely unacceptable.
Additionally, the meat is delivered IN the broth, so it is ensured to be completely overcooked and dry by the time it arrives.
… moreHannah
We have been here a few times and every time it’s been disappointing. The portions are small given the price. 2 banh mi’s was close to $30! Got the cold cuts and not one piece of cha lua in it. Just layers upon layers of the other red salami-like meat. Pate is too gritty and no sriracha on the side either. Very disappointing. The peppered calamari has no salt or pepper. Just plain calamari with sweet and sour sauce on the side.
This place has great potential. The dishes we’ve had are just “kinda ok”. It’s mostly authentic, but it’s just missing a depth of flavor and freshness other Viet places or home cooked Vietnamese food has. Don’t think we’ll be back, unfortunately. The staff is very nice and the inside is cute, but there are other Viet places serving better food. We wanted to like it here, but it just never hit the mark.
… moreMichelle Doris
This place was such an incredible find. Easy street parking is a definite plus. Service was spot on, even as a large group. Everything we had was amazing, especially the spicy lemongrass soup. It was so good, we got one to go! The flan was the best we have ever had as well. Great prices, great value, and overall a great experience. Will definitely be back the next time we head to JC!
… moreDylan Smith
Food is outstanding! Portions are extremely generous and service/staff is friendly. We had the Spicy Lemongrass Soup, Vietnamese Chicken Wings, and the Shaken Beef. The wings were okay but the soup and beef were delicious. Pricing is fair and I will definitely go back! One of my new favorites in JC
… moreEmil Yao
Cozy neighborhood place with good service.
Summer Rolls was a bit dry, felt like it’s been sitting in the kitchen for a while.
Pho broth was great with good flavors. Rice noodles were a bit mushy.
Flan was very good.
… moreAlicia Thomas Lopez
Really love this spot for the broth and veggie rolls BUT please lighten up on the onions. It looks like this everytime. Forgive me for sounding picky, but the onions should complement not overwhelm.
… moreSagar Patel
This awesome Vietnamese restaurant is located in a fantastic neighborhood, and you can easily get there by hopping on the light rail. You won’t have any trouble finding vegetarian options here, as they’ve got a wide variety like spring rolls, summer rolls, veggie pho, veggie curry stew, and more. The server is super friendly and always ready to lend a hand. As for the ambiance, it’s nothing too fancy, but it’s still cozy and comfortable. Oh, and you’ve got to check out their vintage phone! It’s a unique touch that adds a cool factor to the place. The food is absolutely delicious and prepared with lots of care. So, all in all, you can expect amazing food, a great location, and a cozy atmosphere. Enjoy!
… moreAriana Cacioppo
Ordered from Saigon a few times, and normally we really love it. Last night’s takeout order was different, and inedible. Had to order different food after this food. Usually I crave the beef pho, but the broth tasted different, the meat was dry and leathery, and the only thing really in it was an insane amount of green onion. I’m not sure what happened but I’m dissapointed.
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