Hello Vietnam Pho & Roll - Hayden — Restaurant in Scottsdale

They charge WHATEVER THEY WANT.

Update....no receipt offered. I did the math based on the menu prices and my $70 of orders was a $97 bill. It was explained to me that the menu prices have not been updated AND that the price increases that are listed at the tables is also not right.

Soooooo. Be VERY careful about your food total.

The food tastes good, mostly. Portions are out of whack. (Except for pho, which is done very very well)

I tried shaking beef and it was a .. fajita plate of vegetable oil with maybe 6 ounces of beer and some bell peppers. This is the premium beef dish and was described to me as a very good stir fry. Just, pass on that (almost double a basic pho. And honestly the same meat and no sauce or.. flavor)

Spring rolls are basic and traditional and that's well worth it.

The wings were just a bulk sysco sauce. Not bad, bit too syrupy and not, again, a signature item- despite the name.

Bun (vermicelli noodles) was okay, but very light on the protein. Surprisingly light on the noodles but I'm jot sure that's a bad thing. Itnwould make a very decent meal- just don't expect more than 2 or 2.5 ounces of protein.

Pho was good. Lighter broth than some styles I have had. Flavorful, meat was very adequate, just good pho. For the price I would absolutely come here for a no appetizer pho lunch.

With water.

If you ask for tea they make a grande starbuck cup of steamed tea. Very unexpected. It will cool to drinking temperature by the time you leave, though. Burned jasmine tea has a unique flavor and I could actually get used to it.

The rest of the drinks are meal or dessert replacements. Boba and milk jelly and stuff.

Service was okay when we went up to ask for it. . Repeatedly ... not that big a deal, it's a family place with no staff. But maybe a little bit more effort...

Always good! The spicy pho is my favorite.

Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup that is made with beef broth, rice noodles, thinly sliced beef, and a variety of herbs and spices. It is a popular dish throughout Vietnam and has become increasingly popular in other parts of the world.

The origins of pho are a bit murky, but it is believed to have originated in Northern Vietnam during the mid-1800s. The dish was heavily influenced by both Chinese and French cooking. Rice noodles and spices were imported from China, while the French popularized the eating of red meat. In fact, it is believed that "pho" is derived from "pot au feu", a French soup.

Pho is typically served with a variety of garnishes, including bean sprouts, chili peppers, lime wedges, and fresh herbs. The most common type of pho is pho bo, which is made with beef broth and thinly sliced beef. However, there are also other variations of pho, such as pho ga (chicken pho), pho suon (pork pho), and pho ca (fish pho).

Pho is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a very affordable dish, which makes it a popular choice for both locals and tourists. If you are ever in Vietnam, be sure to try pho. It is a truly unique and delicious experience.

Here are some additional facts about pho:

The word "pho" means "rice noodle" in Vietnamese.

Pho is typically served with a side of nuoc cham, a dipping sauce made with fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chili peppers.

Pho is a popular breakfast food in Vietnam.

Pho is a symbol of Vietnamese culture and has been featured in many films and television shows.

In 2016, pho was named one of the world's 50 most delicious foods by CNN.

I hope you enjoyed...

Disappointed. I have had Vietnamese food on several occasions at other restaurants and always found it light and flavorful. This place was neither.

The unheated rolls, both vegetarian and with lemongrass beef, were bland. The sauce served with the rolls was also bland and was reminiscent of a diluted Chinese restaurant brown sauce. Not the slightest hint of lemongrass in the lemongrass beef roll, in which the beef was also tough. Both were short on if not missing any of the herbs especially basil and cilantro that usually enliven Vietnamese cuisine. I did see one one sprig of cilantro in one of the rolls. I had to hit my spice cabinet having gotten takeout to enliven these rolls.

The three protein stir fry with noodles was slightly better, but with a one dimensional sauce. Had to hit the spice cabinet again. The "egg" noodles with the stir fry had the appearance and texture of spaghetti. I will say the vegetables were fresh and crunchy, and the pork was tender and tasty.

Perhaps this place is really good at pho... So is another place west on Thomas about one mile away with more flavorful non-pho offerings, but that place is usually very crowded, so this place may be worth a try for pho in busy times.

And by the way: if trying to use a coupon received in the mail, call and place your order or use in person. There is no option when placing a takeout order online to redeem a coupon. Perhaps the coupon should advise of this on its face. When I arrived to pick-up my order, the establishment refused to honor the coupon. I was told to come...