Alright, listen up 626 foodies, 'cause I gotta spill the beans about this gem of a joint called Mangosteen. I swear, if I could, I'd give it more than 10/10 – it's that good. I stumbled in there with a rumbling belly and left with a satisfied grin that lasted all day today.
First things first, let's talk about the service. The workers were incredibly attentive, friendly, and got the order down perfectly. Amazing service all around!
Now, let's get down to the star of the show – the combo pho. I swear, I was in noodle nirvana from the very first bite. The broth, oh man, it's like they slow-cooked it with magic or something. Rich, flavorful, and just the right amount of warmth to make you feel all cozy inside. And the meats – let's just say they're dancing to a symphony of flavors. Tender beef, succulent chicken, and those meatballs, oh boy, they deserve a medal. The noodles? Perfectly slurpable. I haven't slurped like that since I was a kid trying to annoy my mom.
Now, let's talk about the Thai Tea. You know how some places mess up the balance between sweetness and tea goodness? Well, not here. Mangosteen's Thai Tea is like a sweet serenade that won't leave you with a sugar rush hangover. It's that perfect dance between creamy and bold tea flavor that makes you wanna order a second glass before you've even finished the first.
Look, I've had my fair share of pho in this city, but this place? It's on another level. The broth, the meats, the noodles – they're all in harmony like a food orchestra. If you're on the hunt for the best pho you've had in years, Mangosteen is where it's at. So, do yourself a favor and get your taste buds ready for a ride. Trust me, you'll leave with a belly full of happiness and a new appreciation for Vietnamese cuisine. 10/10, no doubt,...
Read moreWhat I can say about the food is that I like to follow my taste buds. My taste buds says it was very flavorful and the quality felt and tasted top notch. it was also quite plentyful. As for the service, they were very eager to serve us. We were not ignored and they were very kind. As for the atmosphere, it is a bit quiet. if that's what you like then you'll love this place. if you prefer music in the background then you may want to try elsewhere. I like this place because it wasn't noisy and it took away a lot of the anxieties from most restaurants that I experienced. I would recommend this place to anyone who likes Vietnamese food and enjoys the friendly employees. Why did I give four star for flavor? I do this normally because I do believe that there's always room for improvement. Even with the best tasting food in the world. There's always room for...
Read moreCrispy wing appetizer was sooo yummy! Fried tofu plain until you added the sauce and fried spring rolls were a touch greasy...but light and crispy. Their dipping sauces were all good and complimented the dishes.
I had the crispy fatty pork vermacelli...my new favorite summer meal. Veggies were so fresh.
My vegetarian sister enjoyed the vegan meat banh mi. She said the bread was exceptional. My vegetarian neice happily reported the vegetarian pho had very tasty broth...the best she has had.
Ben the owner was very attentive though being a relatively new restaurant he had to take orders, serve, greet customers, bus tables.
I will...
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