Heavenly Pho Vietnamese Cuisine

Having Pho in the US is always something to look up to when traveling across the globe. Most Vietnamese (Pho) restaurants in the US have a common taste. Fresh roll is also something that goes well before the noodle. Vietnamese coffee is also a must. It's just not served in a dropping way of a local coffee would do. The inside is too dark from the curtains though.

On Friday evening, my boyfriend suggested Vietnamese for dinner. While he wanted Pho, I saw some photos of tasty vermicelli bowls that looked like they would hit the spot. After searching online, Heavenly Pho popped up in our search so we made our way slowly to the restaurant during rush hour traffic. The restaurant was decorated beautiful inside and we were greeted immediately upon entry and seated by our waiter. While our waiter took our drink orders, we browsed the menu and I decided to dine on the Vermicelli Chicken bowl that included an eggroll and shrimp, while my boyfriend selected the Pho special and an order of Crispy Calamari. Our waiter came out often to check on us and even warmed my noodles at my request for my Vermicelli bowl. While I understand we are dealing with inflation, I wasn't pleased to count 5 pieces of chicken and see 2 pieces of shrimp heaped on a bowl of noodles and bean sprouts. After viewing other restaurants and seeing what was in placed in front of me, I started to doubt our choice to dine here. I for one love eating at home and my boyfriend loves eating out, but if you are going to raise prices to around $14 a bowl, 1/3 cup of meat should at least be the standard to serve to your guest. I also wasn't pleased with the poorly cleaned shrimp with the dirt line that glowed on the plate in front of me. I felt a bit slighted as he dined on his Pho so I ended up tasting his selection, which was seasoned to perfection. He also ordered a Banh Mi to go and we paid our tab. For nearly $64 with a tip, I do believe I could have found a meal that I felt was worth the trip and cost elsewhere. When I eat out, I like to find restaurants that have ingredients that I normally don't cook with so that I feel like it was worth the trip, labor and cost. My meal, I feel I definitely could have prepared off of a YouTube tutorial and enjoyed more at home. I felt like they tried to disguise the protein under the vegetables to make you think you were getting more than you were (sigh). I will continue looking around San Antonio for other selections.

Best Banh Mi I've ever had so far. The beef stew was amazing as well. The service was great. The staff will check on you, but not to the point of being overbearing. The restaurant itself is clean, and the ambiance is nice.

Walked in as a big group about 16 people but didn’t have to wait. The restaurant was big enough to accommodate us. I had Bun bo hue, and it was delicious, probably the best in SA. Service was great.

Prices were fair. Good sized helpings. Pho was tasty. Beef was a bit chewy but good.