Reviews for Viet Phomula in Monrovia, CA
I got the Superbowl (N1). The broth was satisfying, and the meat was very well seasoned and cooked. The massive short rib bone... was delicious and even fun to eat. For me, the noodles were a bit too soft though, but I will come back to be sure.edit: I cameback weeks later and still too soft :( Read more
I ordered the "Super Bowl" pho. Only after the whole thing I found a half-chewed shrimp tail hid in the broth. So it's either... they put shrimp in their pho broth, which is very much not authentic. Or it is what I suspecting that they got food scrap in myfood. After researching, it is common practice to reboil food scraps into the broth repeatedly overtime to make good pho broth.However, I would not imagine it would be very much sanitary nor safe for a restaurant to do so. I assumed there won't be anyshrimp tails (not to mentioned half-chewed). Since I have a slight food intolerance towards shellfish, and I ordered this overthe phone and picked the order up myself, I started to call them to confirm (or to confront?) whether it is food scrap oringredient. However, they just won't pick up on a Thursday night at 7 PM. Read more
Come here for the vermicelli bowl! It's delicious, and really refreshing. The pho is okay but anytime I get the pho, I wish I... got the vermicelli bowl. The service is fine. They'll drop off your food and check up on you once, which is sufficient. I don'tlike to constantly be disrupted during my meal. I've never had any issues with understanding the employees. Read more
Not only are the people that run this place so nice and attentive, the food is absolutely phenomenal. I love their kimchi pho,... it's the perfect blend of spicy and sour and they don't skimp on meat. Read more
Wow, the best spring rolls EVER! Small place, but cozy. Great service and food but, just a smidge pricey with the appetizers.
Newly remodeled. Staff was great, super attentive and patient. Even tried their best to accommodate a family that came in and... asked for chow mein. Broth was great. Had a fever on a hot day and this was great in helping me get over it. Will have to returnwith the family. Read more
Viet Phomula is fantastic! We were in the area for the farmer's market and found this little gem just a few doors away. The... portions are really good and the Vietnamese coffee is perfect! It was just renovated and it looks great! Read more
Finally made it in for a late lunch with my friends. Food was great. Their restaurant was pretty quiet. Food came out quickly! I... had pork Bahn mi sandwich... it was just okay. The French bread was a little more dry than I like and the sandwich could havehad more meat in it. My friends ordered their vermicelli salad and appetizer platter and extra spring rolls. All of which weregood! I'm going to stick to what I normally order and go to Bahn Mi My Tho for sandwiches. Read more