Thiên Phú — Restaurant in Charlotte

I’m dumbfounded by how good this place is! I discovered it as I tried but failed to check out their next door neighbor Thanh-Huong (they were closed). I am glad I had a chance to check this place out! I’m a Bahn Mi noob so take it for what it’s worth... BUT THIS IS THE BEST BAHN MI I HAVE TRIED TO DATE (check my photos). I got the Grilled Pork Bahn Mi which was recommended to me. $4.50 for mouth watering flavorful pork. I added some of their chili sauce for an extra kick. I also checked out their #14 (sorry forgot the name) which was a rice and pork dish with fish sauce and a cucumber lettuce salad. It was excellent as well! And the service is as friendly as it gets here! The lady who served me is so nice! I highly recommend this place! Adam from Appetite +...

So my review is purely on the pho so there is some bias. The rule of thumb is, if they don’t have pho on the name of the restaurant, it’s not their specialty and that rings true here. Their pho is a 5/10. On that note, the high rating is deserving of the rest of the food. The bahn mi is fantastic. Although I like the carrots to be a little thinner, the flavor of the bahn mi was still legit!! 9/10. I will say their eggroll sauce and their bun sauces were only okay to me. If you prefer the rice plates and bahn mis, definitely give this place a try. If you’re wanting pho, keep looking on central! Lastly, the owner of this place is...

I recently ordered pho with flank steak as a carry-out option from this restaurant. The food was well-packaged, which is always appreciated for takeout orders. The broth had a good flavor, though it was a bit on the mild side compared to some of the more robust pho I’ve enjoyed over the years. The quality of the flank steak and the fresh accompaniments were solid, even if the overall experience wasn’t particularly remarkable.

That said, it was satisfying enough that I’d definitely consider giving it another try. It might be a great choice for someone who prefers a more subtle flavor profile...