"I ordered the tai/chin pho combination. If you're unfamiliar with it, I recommend looking it up.
First, the positives: There’s plenty of parking and a good number of seats available. The service was incredibly fast and efficient, which I appreciated. The large portion size for $14.95 was quite generous and well above average. They also have great Hoisin and Sriracha sauces with large, clog-free openings, which is a nice touch.
Now, onto the okay aspects: The amount of meat was adequate but not impressive. I would have liked to see more onions in the bowl too, but it was still passable. The noodle quantity was appropriate for the size of the bowl.
Unfortunately, the broth was disappointing. It was light and lacked the robust pho flavor that I was expecting. I couldn’t detect any spices like cinnamon or cloves, which are essential to traditional pho. If those flavors were present, they certainly needed to be stronger. Perhaps they are catering to the palate of the average, less discerning customer in Denver, but that approach does not work for me.
In conclusion, this place is decent for pho, but anyone who claims it’s spectacular or the best they've had simply lacks expertise—no doubt about it. The broth is a significant letdown, which is unfortunate because they excel in other areas. Without the generous portion size, I would rate it a 3 out of 5.
To sum up, this is a good place to grab a meal, but it’s far from award-winning due to the subpar broth. If they can improve the broth and enhance the in-soup garnishes, they could potentially earn a 5-star rating. Until then, they won’t be considered for any pho hall of fame."
