Pho Today Reviews Summary

Category: Vietnamese restaurant

Address: 101 New World Way, South Plainfield, NJ 07080, USA

Phone: +19088222030

Rating: 4.4
based on 239 reviews.

Atmosphere & Ambience

Pros:

  • "The atmosphere is very nice and it looks like they have a large separate room which could be closed off for private parties."
  • "Amazing vietnamnese food with great service and an enjoyable atmosphere."
  • "Place was big, nice and clean and food was great."
  • "The place looks great."
  • "Best ambience and largest selection of dishes."
  • "Great atmosphere and hospitality."
  • "The decor is very modern and appealing."

Cons:

  • "The lighting in front was too much so after asking two times was moved near the fireplace."
  • "The food was good, however the cleanliness was debatable."
  • "They put us right by the speaker where they put hip hop music that was dropping f bombs constantly which bothered me quite a bit."
  • "The only thing that can make that place shining, to have a better management. For ex. They have a really nice bar setup but no good bartender, the decoration is beautiful but the light is very bright which makes you feel you are setting at a diner."
  • "It was just very oily and wasn't flavorful."
  • "Also the restrooms were disgusting and men's restroom was out of order."
  • "For what appeared to be a classy upscale modern Vietnamese place, seemed kinda shabby in party room where we were placed in."

Service

Pros:

  • "Service was good."
  • "Even so, service was good, everyone was in good moods enjoying the day, & our dining outside attracted more diners to the patio."
  • "The servers are usually busy running around, so it's sometimes difficult for them to check up on your table multiple times during your stay, but it's relatively easy to flag them down from a distance."
  • "Service is excellent and I love that their menu includes not just beef broth, but also veggie or chicken broth."
  • "Staff was super attentive and friendly."
  • "Service was very fast."
  • "Staff is super attentive and friendly."

Cons:

  • "Service was a bit lacking but it was also busy."
  • "The waitress kept rushing us to order, we didn’t feel welcome."
  • "The service sucked. We got our food at all different times."
  • "The service...it is horrible. It takes forever to get a waiter to take your order."
  • "This place has horrible service and I wouldn't even give it a full star."
  • "Service was not good, so one star docked for this."
  • "Service was horrible."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Delicious spring rolls and pancake appetizers to start."
  • "The Grilled Pork Rolls were absolutely fantastic as well."
  • "The broth is absolutely delicious and we go to a lot of different pho places so there are a lot to compare it to."
  • "The food is excellent. A great variety to expose you to the five cuisine form Vietnam."
  • "Overall, the best Vietnamese restaurant in the area. Food is very delicious and always consistent, portions are generous and very reasonably priced."
  • "The pho was absolutely delicious."
  • "Food is delicious, great and friendly service."

Cons:

  • "The food? Big Meh. Vermicelli dishes? 6/10. Very mediocre."
  • "Food is expensive and taste is below average. Not worth it."
  • "Chicken was a tad bit dry but that was okay."
  • "The spring rolls were ok, nothing special, crunchy, salty, filling a little dry."
  • "Got a soup which honestly was disappointing."
  • "Food not great. Blan. No real taste."
  • "The food was horrible like it was heat up from a microwave."

Pricing & Value

Pros:

  • "Great prices."
  • "Very reasonable price."
  • "Prices were reasonable and service was good."
  • "The food came out fast and is fairly priced."
  • "Prices are decent, and the quantity is humongous."
  • "Great value for your money."
  • "Everything my friends and I have tried is just awesome. Very authentic and reasonably priced."

Cons:

  • "Food is expensive and taste is below average. Not worth it."
  • "Priced a bit higher than others in the area."
  • "The prices have went up a lot these past few years."
  • "The pho is outrageously expensive."
  • "The food is great but 50 dollars for soup including tip?"
  • "It was pretty pricey at $18 a bowl, granted there was a fair amount of meat and noodles."
  • "In addition 2 pieces of small spring rolls for 5 dollars is just outrageous."

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