2 /5 Amelia White: I was beyond disappointed with my experience here. I ordered the bún bò Huế and it tasted like literal water with a hint of chili sauce. The broth was so extremely dull and underwhelming that it made the entire dish unpleasant to eat and honestly hard to get through. There was no depth of flavor at all, which is shocking for a dish that is supposed to be bold and aromatic.
The service was absolutely horrible. No one checked on us, asked how the food was, or showed any awareness of our obvious dissatisfaction. As a server myself, I can tell almost immediately when someone is not enjoying their meal, and the fact that the staff here couldn’t pick up on that at all speaks volumes. To then turn around and ask for a tip after providing zero service is ridiculous.
The atmosphere made the experience even worse. The restaurant felt stale and uncomfortable with no music and hardly any customers, leaving the place completely silent and awkward. It did not feel welcoming or relaxing in any way.
The most alarming part of this visit was the lack of cleanliness. The moment you sit down, you notice food stains. The silverware and cups were visibly dirty, which is unacceptable and immediately made me question the overall sanitation of the kitchen. By the end of the meal, the entire experience felt nauseating, and as I’m typing this, I’m genuinely trying not to throw up.
Overall, this was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had. I strongly recommend skipping this place entirely and going to Viet Deli up the road instead.
