The Pho - Modesto
The Pho
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While the restaurant offers a clean, spacious interior and friendly staff, diners report mixed experiences regarding the food. The limited menu features commendable vegan options, including pho with mock meats, spring rolls, and fried tofu. However, many felt disappointed by the lack of bold flavors and appropriate toppings, leaving some feeling unsatisfied after spending considerable amounts. A solitary beverage option—water—did not help the overall dining experience. Despite the affordability and decent quality of some dishes, the combination of limited choices and fluctuating flavors suggests room for improvement to elevate the dining experience further.
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Firstly, the other place was $3 cheaper and offered a much larger portion. The large pho here barely had enough noodles and meat for me and my 3-year-old, while at the other restaurant, we had plenty left over. I always order the #3 Pho (which includes beef eye round, brisket, tendon, and flank), but I only received around four pieces of tendon this time. Additionally, they didn't provide any sauce or utensils. This experience has made me reconsider my loyalty to this restaurant. I'm afraid I won't be ordering from here again, as it just doesn't seem worth it anymore.
I ordered the #1 small and while I understand the extra charges for add-ons, a full $3 feels excessive, especially for a small size. But I guess that’s how it goes. The broth was good, but all the meats were very thinly sliced. I requested extra hot, but it arrived just warm.
I ordered the #1 The Pho Special Combination, and it was delicious. However, I was quite disappointed that it didn't come with the usual toppings such as jalapeños, bean sprouts, basil, and lime. I enjoyed the dish nonetheless, but I can't help but think it would have been even better with the proper toppings. I suppose I should have asked for them.
Though there aren’t many options, each one is delicious! They have vegan pho that has a variety of mock meats (I’ve heard you can order vegetables only if you want to avoid the mock meat), spring rolls that has a delicious peanut sauce, and fried tofu that remind me of fried prawns. They also have a variety of drinks including boba, but I haven’t gotten that.
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