Pho Royal — Restaurant in Jackson

Our first time in and we were not disappointed.

We had three different dishes with minimal sharing because we were each invested in what we ordered. All three dishes were nicely presented and smelled wonderful.

I had the grilled shrimp, grilled pork and egg roll vermicelli (D1). The vermicelli sauce was light and tasty. It had a nice balance of flavors and complimented the grilled shrimp and pork. The noodles were cooked perfectly with just enough bite. I am not a big eater, but was hungry and the portion was just right.

My sister had a small chicken pho (C3). The broth was bright and chickeny, with a taste of lemongrass. The chicken was a bit dry as it was all white meat. We agreed using dark meat would solve the problem. The pho came with ample Thai basil, bean sprouts and jalapenos for customizing to your taste. The small was a good size for her. Our server said the large came in a 32 ounce bowl, which should satisfy larger appetites.

My partner had the chow mein, also with chicken. The noodles were very thin and cooked perfectly. There were loads of well-cooked veggies though the chicken also suffered the same dryness as the pho. My partner rarely eats more than half her meals, yet she only had a few bites to take home. She said the flavors were good though next time she'll try the beef or pork.

The restaurant was busy on a Sunday night at dinner time, but the service was quick and efficient. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The owner even took the time to explain the various photos. We'll definitely come back to try more of their...

Excellent food, great service, clean restrooms with hot water!

We stopped in to grab lunch on a family outing. We dined in. It was comfortable. Soft music playing, padded seats, large tables... plenty of room for our party of eight.

We had a mix of dishes and everything was great! We shared fried wontons and calamari to start. Both dishes were delicious, fresh and warm.

The entrees were a mix of chicken, rice, shrimp, egg rolls, pho, and vermicelli rice noodles. Everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked.

Our server was attentive and easily understood our requests.

A quick trip to the restroom on the way out was pleasant. The ladies room smelled nice. It was clean, bright, and the sink had warm water. I'm always a bit skeptical when the bathroom water is cold.

We stopped here because they had 4.9 stars with 31 reviews. They didn't disappoint. Lunch...

I've had pho/banh mi all over south sac and Seattle but this is still hands down the best pho and banh mi I've ever had.

The bread on the banh mi is always warm and soft. Slight crunch on the crust. Meat always juicy and the pickle carrots/daikon super delicious. The banh mi comes with bit of mayo and patte which should be standard but you'd be surprised how many places don't include that.

The broth is always rich with flavor and they have a good portion balance.

Owners are super nice and attentive, and the vibe of the shop is calm and cozy. Hands down one of the best restaurants in Amador, we're truly lucky...