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Top Pho

Top Pho

1202 Outlet Collection Way SW, Auburn I-98001-6541, United States

Thai • Soup • Pizza • Chicken


"--- I feel the name of this restaurant doesn't reflect the quality of the food and service. Here’s my feedback from a recent visit: When my wife and I entered the restaurant, we were not greeted and ended up seating ourselves. A few minutes later, the owner delivered some menus to our table and then hurriedly filled two glasses with lime water, placing them in front of us. The lime was squeezed into the glasses, leaving pulp scattered both inside and outside. The glasses were overfilled and dripped when she set them down. While it was nice to have lime water, we hadn’t actually ordered it, and my wife isn’t a fan of lime. The owner took a long time to come back for our order, and every time she visited, she seemed rushed. She quickly returned to serve water to other customers and spent more time chatting with them, asking how they were doing and if they needed more water. At one point, she even complimented their food and patted some customers on the back. Later, the owner brought a plate of bean sprouts to our table, but they had a streak of what appeared to be lard or something unappetizing. When I pointed it out, she brushed it off as soup spillage and offered to replace it. I clarified that it looked more like lard or condensed milk streaks and politely asked for a replacement. When she returned two minutes later, the new plate of bean sprouts was watery, requiring me to use several napkins to soak up the excess liquid. She had simply rinsed the plate of bean sprouts and returned it, which I found inappropriate. Overall, the lack of attention to customer care left us disappointed, and we've decided we won’t be returning. If you’re looking for better portions and quality at the same price, consider Linh Son Restaurant in Federal Way; you’ll get nearly double the food for the same cost."

Pho Saigon

Pho Saigon

10411 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, 98662, Vancouver, United States

Tea • Soup • Asian • Chinese


"As the yard sales get old and stale at the end of the day, I cast about looking for something amazing, something to satisfy my soul and reward myself after a day wandering the streets like a lost knight seeking the grail. I drag my tired butt into Pho Saigon and order the spicy beef soup and because it's there and and I can never resist Bao, I get a BBQ Pork Steamed bun. I don't know, but this Bao does not sing to me. It seems exactly like the ones I get in the frozen section over at the asian market. It tastes like microwave... I could be mistaken, but I love Bao like a crow loves a shiny button and this is not a shiny button. The sprouts do not look fresh, this is one of the cardinal sins. The fixin's for a broth have got to be fresh, that a restaurant would serve old fxin's takes frugality dangerously into the realm of insult. Do they think we will not notice? And then we get to the broth itself. I've had spicy broth all over town and this bowl did not measure up. There was no spice, no depth or profound mystery of culture and adventure. It was just, bland. Maybe other dishes are better, but if I can't dip my proverbial toe into what should be the signature dish of a place with Pho in the name, then I'm not going to out of my way to visit again. Staff was pleasant enough, I always feel bad when I visit somewhere and find the food disappointing. At least I found some fun stuff at the yard sales and the fact that are two Indian grocery stores directly across from each other in the parking lot (I'll bet there is a story there). Rescued the experience. A little. Where is the passion? The love of cooking? The pride of craft? It feels like the Vietnamese version of the guy in the diner slinging hash like a robot. When was the last time they checked out the competition? Tried something new? Got excited about coming into work. I know there are paces that do these things, their food reflects that."