Pho Viet Usa - Washington DC

My partner and I both ordered N13 (if I recall), beef pho. We were alarmed because upon first taste it was apparent chicken stock or powder was used, and the dish itself tasted nothing like pho. After a couple more bites it became clear that something was not right, as it tasted overwhelmingly of chicken powder or Costco chicken stock and like beef powder was added as an afterthought. It was also very oily, unlike any pho we ever had, and left us feeling heavy after a few bites.We decided to give this place a chance despite some negative reviews, and I myself am from California where there’s lots of good pho so I am familiar with what it tastes like… this is not it.We left about 20-25 minutes ago, and my partner feels sick like he used to after having maruchan instant chicken ramen in college which I believe confirms our theory some powder is being used. It certainly was not due to msg (if they use it), as we use it fairly frequently in our own cooking.We could only take a couple bites before we left, but the service is fine and the place is clean and has a nice casual atmosphere.

This place is awful. Not only do they have rats and touch your ready to eat food with barehands! But we caught them prepping food outside on the ground even letting the chicken drop on the ground and pick it back up! I DO NOT RECOMMEND eating here! You may get sick! This video was taken Last Night 11/07/2023

Highly underrated Vietnam restaurant for pho, real authentic. House pho is a must order!

Pros: Inexpensive, convenient, comforting food, excellent takeout option, rarely crowded. Cons: Service could be better, and the food is a bit bland.

The restaurant has incredibly poor service. They often seem understaffed, and whether the staff is friendly can be a hit or miss. The tables are frequently dirty and are often left unattended with used dishes and food remnants. There are also often flies or other insects in the establishment. On the positive side, the pho broth is consistently good, and the music is nice. It seems like you have to take the good with the bad. There aren't any other pho restaurants nearby, which I think is why this place gets a pass. I sincerely hope they can make improvements.