Phở Bánh Cuốn 14 (PHO 14 Val d'Europe) — Restaurant in Torcy

My recent visit to Phở 14 left me with mixed feelings. While it wasn't a terrible experience, it also didn't leave a lasting impression.

Let's start with the positive aspects. The service was prompt, and the staff was friendly enough. The menu had a variety of options, including different types of phở and other Vietnamese dishes.

We opted for starter bánh cuốn and fried spring Rolls and for main the classic beef phở, hoping for a comforting bowl of goodness.

The starters were served with herbs which was good.

The phở broth was decent, but it lacked the depth of flavor and complexity that I've come to expect from a good phở. It felt a bit one-dimensional and could have used more seasoning instead of sugar. I assume this restaurant is operated by southern Vietnamese, but even an authentic south vietnamese phở would have more flavor. The noodles were cooked adequately, but they didn't have that satisfying chewiness that distinguishes exceptional phở from a simple phở.

The beef in the phở was thinly sliced and, unfortunately, a bit on the tough side. It lacked the tenderness and succulence that makes beef phở so enjoyable. The accompanying plate of herbs and condiments was also fairly standard, without any standout elements.

In summary, Phở 14 is an okay choice if you're in the mood for a quick and budget-friendly phở fix. To be honest the starters saved the whole visit However, if you're seeking an exceptional phở experience with rich flavors, you might want to explore other options in town. While it wasn't a memorable dining experience, it also didn't leave me disappointed, making it an average choice for...

FOOD: We got the lemongrass chicken and the beef pho. Both dishes were flavorful, masterfully cooked, and very worth the price. The chicken was juicy and the skin was crispy with a sauce that complimented the flavor perfectly. The pho broth was rich, the noodles were well-cooked, and the beef was tender. The brown sauce served with the pho was a perfect addition to the broth and paired well with a small quirt of chili sauce.

We’re pretty picky with our Asian food because we’ve had so many good, authentic dishes; Pho 14 wins in a landslide for best food!

SERVICE: Our server was super attentive and kind, helping us decide on our dishes with good recommendations and making sure we put only the leaves of a particular plant in the pho.

ATMOSPHERE: The restaurant was clean, inviting, and comfortable.

12/10...

I don’t recommend to visit here at all. He said we had to order any drinks even Evian becauae they don’t give water. But after ordering that, I saw other tables and there were tap water bottle. He didn’t even bring Evian tho(other brand). And when we paid, he didn’t take my card because my card was from other country. He said we had to pay in cash and if we don’t have it, we need to withdraw cash at ATM. If I didn’t notice the mark that the restaurant accept Visa and Master, he would keep trying to ask me to pay in cash. It was such a...