Pho Hùng Vietnamese restaurant — Restaurant in Town of Thompson

There aren't many places to eat in Monticello, but I did have to get something for dinner as I was vacationing around, so I chose Pho Hung. The pho isn't that bad, it's actually pretty decent, but considering the prices I was expecting... a bit more. The noodles were okay, I was lucky and got a lot of beef brisket (though some of the other people I was eating with weren't so lucky). The broth definitely got watered down, not to mention since the bowl is pretty big it looks like 70% broth and 30% food. There were four of us dining and we only got one plate of toppings, so I asked the waitress for a second plate of toppings and it took me three different tries before she finally acknowledged me. Another person I was eating with ordered their lychee drink with boba. I took one glance at the boba and I feel like those would taste rock hard, and I was right when they took a sip and said the boba wasn't really chewy. Plus, they ordered lychee, but our whole table took a whiff at their drink and concluded that the staff must've ran out of lychee flavoring (heck, not even lychee but lychee flavoring) and swapped to passionfruit and prayed we didn't notice. Yeah, we did. Is this a place to stop by to eat if you're hella hungry? Yeah. But is this place a place where you'll feel amazing and transported out of this world by the food? Nahh. You'll feel full, sure, but your taste buds'...

Tried out Pho Hung due to the lack of different options on Monticello, and I left feeling… well, full, but not fulfilled. Let’s just say this place charges luxury spa prices for street food vibes—and not in a cool, trendy way.

Their pho wasn’t bad—just bland, like it had commitment issues with flavor. At nearly $20 a bowl, I was expecting fireworks; I got a sparkler on a damp day.

Summer rolls? The cilantro stood out more than it should have. The peanut sauce wast better than the rest of the food, which tells you something.

The pork chop was a full-on dental workout. I’m not saying it was tough, but I genuinely questioned whether I needed to sign a waiver before taking a bite. This thing needed to be tenderized like it owed someone money. The rice that came with it had a little something extra, which I’m hoping was a one-off incident.

The honey butter fries was described as “drizzled with sweet and savory honey butter glaze”… no drizzle, no glaze.

Service was friendly, and the decor had that minimal-chic Instagram thing going on. But when I’m paying this much for a bowl of noodles, I’d like my taste buds to feel something.

All in all, not terrible—but definitely not worth the price. Would I come back? Maybe if someone...

First impressions: The ambiance was warm and inviting, perfect if you're in the area and looking for a satisfying meal. Like the other reviewers mentioned, the staff was super attentive and very friendly from the moment we walked in. I immediately felt at ease and knew it was going to be a pleasant experience.

Now, onto the food! The iced coffee was nothing like I've had before (definitely recommend!) The depth and richness of the iced coffee was mouth watering and kept me coming back for more. My partner and I decided to try out the summer rolls paired with a creamy peanut butter sauce. The summer rolls were massive, and sauce created the perfect balance with every bite! We also went for the beef pho, and it hit all the right notes - flavorful broth, TENDER beef, and generous portions.We also opted to add the beef balls and they were my absolute favorite.

Overall, this place is a true gem in Monticello. The service was quick and so extremely friendly. Whether you're on a road trip or a local looking for great Vietnamese food, do yourself a favor and stop by. It's refreshing to find such authentic cuisine in an unexpected location. We'll...