Pho On The Block

Look, I'm a guy who's all about having comfortable, low lighting, low music, very chill atmospheres in my restaurants and this place has that. In terms of pho, it's got everything you want: fresh where it needs to be, rich where it's not, and served boiling hot in an earthenware bowl with the salad that doesn't quite fit on the side and the rooster sauce for your own level of spice. For takeout I recommend a sandwich, and I would dine in for pho. However you roll, get the summer rolls - not quite as much mint as Nonla but the sauce is unique. A++ to these guys, glad you got it together and opened the doors. I haven't been to Washington Square since they took out the Vu - oops, how do I delete...

The food is awesome! We eat here all the time, and have never had a bad experience. I even brought my parents there for lunch when they were in town; it was their first time trying Vietnamese food, and they loved it! The staff is so friendly and the service is fast. If it's your first time going here, just know you have to go up to the counter to order. That was the only thing that we weren't expecting our first time, but it doesn't take away from the experience. The restaurant itself is so cute. I will continue to eat there all the time until I move out of Kalamazoo!

Awhile back I drove past this place. I didn't know it existed until then, so I added it to my "wish list" of restaurants to try, especially after seeing the menu. Finally, I went there today with a friend. I got the Vietnamese chicken wings as my appetizer, the Thai tea as my drink, and the beef pho. All were good, but the pho especially! Now this is the first time I've had pho, but the broth is super flavorful and delicious! I can't really describe it as it has its own flavor. The noodles, meat and vegetables were stellar as well. And finally, that Thai tea is delicious! I will definitely return, especially when it gets cold out soon and I'm craving soup.