Roll'd

I read about this place booming in the Melbourne area and was half excited to go try this new Vietnamese fast "street food".

I was pretty certain I ordered Pho in a cup and a chicken roll but instead I manage to have ordered their Beef Pho and a side of spring rolls. I didn't bother complaining... plus it seems like they were using this non busy period to train new staff at taking orders...

I loved the deep fried spring rolls (though hating deep fried anything is hard for me). It was the more traditional light and fluffy pastry you don't see at most Vietnamese eateries. It had a nice crunch and tasted fantastic..

The Pho on the other hand has to be hands down the worse I've had in Sydney. The broth complexity tasted weak and bland. The soup itself wasn't even hot enough on arrival. They added all the bean sprouts into my bowl already. They served the hoisin sauce on a side dish and gave a very small portion... despite having the Sriracha sauce on the table in a bottle...

I'd imagine that if I bought a packet of Instant Pho from a supermarket... this is what itd taste like... definitely nowhere near restaurant quality.

Are these meals to trick westerners that this is good vietnamese food.. please stop this franchise from embarrassing the good food image Cabramatta has built up...