Phở Gà Vàng

This is a low-key place to get a delicious meal with a ton of free parking. Because it’s in the Eden Center, just know that parking can still be hard to find. By low-key, you should know it started as a bubble tea place with food on the side but the food is so good there’s almost an even split. The atmosphere is very casual, with a cafe feel to the seating. Service, even though this place is busy, still very good. Because my son raved about the grilled chicken lemongrass pho, that’s what we all ordered, accompanied by crispy egg rolls. Everything was delicious, and in perfect sizes for us.

We walked in on a Friday around the evening last month and had the chicken phở w/shredded white meat ($14.99), the lemongrass chicken phở ($15.99), 1/2 of the walking chicken ($17.99) w/some plain rice noodles ($9.99) and the chicken gizzard/egg combo ($14.99). Our party of 4 left satisfied and we ended up paying less than $100 (including tips) for everything! There is also a bubble tea place inside as well (Mr. Wish) and though I didn't try it myself, the convenience might be enticing for those looking to pair their meal with a refreshing beverage. You also pay at the counter when you are finished with your meal so there is no hassle with the back and forth with giving your card to the waiter. Should I be in the area again, it is highly likely that I will return.

As a side note, I found it strange that they were playing back-to-back girl group k-pop music videos on the big screen instead of Viet music.