What happened, Thai Son?

Thai Son

rating 6.5/10

2800 1 Avenue East #230
Vancouver, BC V5M4P1
(604) 255-6436

cash only

M-Sun 11am-10pm

Interesting Features

Mega fast service, always competent Pho, until recently. ( See below.) They belong to the lemon wedge vs lime wedge side on the Pho accessory plate, which is fine. Super nice, a waiter once chased me down two blocks because I forgot my bag. Pretty busy, but never any waits. Pho specialists, but the rice dishes all look good.

House specialty is a hot version of Pho with pork knuckle in it. The waiter was unsure if this is what I really wanted, and then did a very sweet imitation of a pig stomping its foot to make sure I understood what it was all about.

Downers

The eye-blinding fluorescent light never gets any less shocking. I would not recommend bringing a date here, though interestingly, the place always seems to be packed with people on first dates. I guess after scrutinizing their pores and watching them spray noodles everywhere, things can only get better.

Thai Son, what's going on? I've been there twice in the past week, both times, borderline bad Pho Tai. Luke warm, old sprouts, and I don't think the bowl had been really cleaned before I got it. Oy. These guys used to be awesome, but there's some slippage going on. Come on, Thai Son, you were the go-to Pho on Broadway!