Khoua Vientiane — Restaurant in Lucerne

Well my review will be solely on the food... as this is more of a fast food type of service. I ordered Pad Thai, pho chicken-soup and beef panan. The beef panan gets a 2 out of 5, the Pad Thai a 2.7 and the pho an 1.5 unfortunately I did not find good/authentic food "taste" at this place. Prices are a little on the high side considering it’s fast food and not full service type of restaurant. Back to the food... the pho had a slightly "Chinese" flavor like a wonton soup or similar, definitely not pho. I’ve had pho in Vietnam, in Cambodia and in Los Angeles where I met a Vietnamese chef who prepares one of the best pho and it’s highlighted in many magazines... the broth that he prepares takes him hours just to get to the level of flavor... and I can attest... also I have tried pho in Westminster a town near Los Angeles with tons of Vietnamese restaurants... definitely this place really gets a solid 1.5. No more to say... if you enjoy real VIet cuisine look elsewhere. You may like the Thai dishes which are just a little better than mediocre... but it fills the tummy "only"...

WARNING: HAD BUGS IN THEIR BEEF NOODLE SOUP!

We were craving for asian food and decided to drop by this restaurant but were fooled by the fake reviews on this restaurant.

Restaurant is unhygienic, food was overpriced and disappointing, waiter/waitresses’ (I suppose are the owners of the restaurant) attitude was horrendous.

We ordered the beef pho noodle soup and chicken fried rice. Chicken fried rice was bland, beef pho noodle soup tasted more like a bland thai boat noodle soup instead of pho.

While eating the beef noodle soup, we noticed a couple bugs inside and soon realized there were more inside (at least 5 in there). When we raised this to the owner, instead of apologizing, they kept denying and insisted that it’s the broth scum from the beef bone even though we had photos of the bugs showing the legs.

They eventually refunded us the money but did not extend an apology to us at all. Would give them a negative review if I could.

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FANTASTIC place, great food, amazing taste of Asia.

It is simple, don't expect fancy seats and a waiter. Everybody seats in collective tables, the place is always full of people, but it is great nevertheless.

Food is absolutely genuine and fantastic. There are around 5 ready options in a buffet (and even these taste great) and a truckload more in the menu, with a variable waiting time. Some drink options include beer, canned juices, water and softdrinks.

Portions are generous, the big usually goes for a huge hunger or 2 meals. Take away portions are even bigger.

Price is amazing for Swiss standards, a big meal can go for around CHF18.

Staff is great and courteous, not all...