Vietnamese Café - Newark

Awful experience. The food was truly terrible. The restaurant isn't labeled as Thai BBQ; instead, it’s called Pho Ever, which made my husband spend 15 minutes s... read more Awful experience. The food was truly terrible. The restaurant isn't labeled as Thai BBQ; instead, it’s called Pho Ever, which made my husband spend 15 minutes searching for it. The owner showed no concern whatsoever. The beef short ribs were just small pieces of bony gristle. Don't waste your money like we did.

Great food. Awesome new addition to Newark read more Great food. Awesome new addition to Newark

Ugh. That poor place is awful. Trying to stay local with takeout and we only can afford to do that once in a while what a disappointment. Tried to do something... read more Ugh. That poor place is awful. Trying to stay local with takeout and we only can afford to do that once in a while what a disappointment. Tried to do something different and what a mistake. Server blamed ME for not being able to find them (address and location are incorrect on their website, as well as the restaurant name). If the man would have at least been polite and just a tiny bit apologetic instead of rude, I MAYBE would have given them a second chance. A few words can make big difference. THEN the food was inedible. Short ribs?? No way they were short ribs. Maybe it was a bad night, but best wishes for all…

Total rip-off! I ordered the BBQ short ribs for $15.50, and all I got was a small portion of rice. The few ribs I received were mostly bones, and the meat was t... read more Total rip-off! I ordered the BBQ short ribs for $15.50, and all I got was a small portion of rice. The few ribs I received were mostly bones, and the meat was tough. There was hardly any sauce, and I didn't find anything remotely Thai about the dish. The flavor was disappointing, lacking any spiciness, which is a key characteristic of Thai cuisine. I also tried the $9.95 Thai Fried Chicken Muchie, which turned out to be mostly small, breaded balls with very little chicken and no flavor. It came with a tiny bowl of sauce, but again, there was nothing Thai about it.

This was absolutely hands down the worst Vietnamese restaurant food Ive ever had. I should have known better when its labeled as a cafe/bistro. The only reason... read more This was absolutely hands down the worst Vietnamese restaurant food Ive ever had. I should have known better when its labeled as a cafe/bistro. The only reason I stopped here with my friend was because of google reviews were showing highest in the area (I'm from out of state), but after tasting this place you can tell its reviews from a whole bunch of people who don't know authentic Vietnamese food as it was more of a fusion/cater to American taste buds type not to sound racist but most of the reviews are non-asians that are mostly just praising the bubble tea which definitely doesn't do the review section justice as I believe its probably a lot of local college kids such that never truly tasted authentic good Viet. food. The broth was so salty in the pho and didn't have a good flavor and the prices are pretty much mirrored of what most Pho restaurants charge but their portions are less than half of what is normal and stingy in giving bean sprouts and jalapeños w/lime wedge. The seafood pho I got had frozen store bought freezer pack type in it with very tiny portions of actual seafood which I think I counted 3 pieces of shrimp and rest was imitation crab meat and split in half balls of fish cake (2). Normally the broth is one of the best parts to drink after eating all the noodles meat but I couldn't even sip a quarter of it as the broth was just so salty. The bahn mi I got was pretty much just a toasted piece of hoagie bread with the thinnest layer of pickled vegetables and again only 4 to 5 pieces of shrimp with no sauce except the hoisen sauce on the side. For the price you pay-you basically do all your own work to get your own food and throw away so kind of defeats the purpose of 20% tip and leaves you hungry due to the tiny abnormal portion sizes. PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR if looking for good authentic pho meals and check elsewhere as theres a few other places nearby.