Phở Ginseng

First off, the food is great. While the service isn't bad, it's also what's keeping this from being 5 stars. Once we ordered, we were left alone except when the food was delivered. We had to request utensils after the food was placed, but couldn't ask quickly enough before the server had left. No one came back until we were done. So, if you want to be left alone and easy good food, this is your place. If you want a bit more attention, set your expectations appropriately. The dumplings were good and I only got a photo after scarfing down the first two.

Decided to try this since my usual pho place isn't available at the moment. Probably won't be back. They make you order at the counter before you can sit, the menu is taped to the wall behind you when your facing the counter. Most of which is blacked out with marker. Ordered and told to sit wherever we wanted. Took about 15 minutes to get just the drinks, then another 10 minutes to get 1 of the starters we ordered, never got the second one. Took another 35-40 minutes to be served our main course, which was 2 fatty brisket/meatball Pho size large, was glad to find fish sauce at the table. The broth and meat were good, the noodles were a little stiff. We thought it was strange we didn't get the usual bean sprouts/basil/jalapeno plate to go with our pho, and right after we commented on that the tables around us were served with the veg plate and garlic paste. We asked the waitress where ours was and she got it for us. We finished our food, stacked our plates at the end, Sat there for a fe

The rice was crunchy and taste like plastic are server went on a date while we waited for him. The pho was ruined by the noodles. Food : 1/5 | Service : 2/5 | Atmosphere : 4/5 … More