Pho Xich Lo Elk Grove

"Great broth, and worthy of five stars due to their fair pricing and quick, warm service. They recently had a new chef employed. However, I’d recommend against getting their spring rolls. The meat is too gamey and smells terrible(akin to frozen deli meat scent). Stick to their pho, come during lunch hours and you will not be disappointed."

"Since there were indications of order and pick-up when I stepped in, I assumed the service was counter service which caused a confusion. The interior is antiquated; the walls are coated in an awful green color, and the flooring is this horrible brown tile. It was neat and orderly, which is a positive. Additionally, it provides everything I need to enjoy my meal. I started with their Asian-fried chicken wings as an appetizer. It features a decent balance of drums and flats. The breaded is salty, and the portion is tiny. It had a thin layer of brown sauce on it. It has a distinct flavor that best defines it as a blend of butter and hoisan sauce. The sauce was chilled and the wings were warmed but not crispy. Unfortunately, I believe they purchased it from a grocery store's readymade wings. I ordered their special pho for my main course, the broth has a deep, dark color and an oily coating on the surface. It smells nice, but the flavor isn't that strong. Although the tripe and tendon are tough to chew, the beef is tender. Although the rice noodles are firm and chewy, they clammed up together. I assumed the noodles were cooked and left to sit for a while. Although I enjoyed every bit of the pho, the broth was awful."

"One of the best pho spots in the area! I got the steak and meatball pho, fresh spring roll, and Thai milk tea. The pho had a super clean and flavorful broth, and the meat was good. They have an extensive selection of milk and boba teas, so I definitely want to come back and try all of them!"

"Met a friend for lunch on a random Thursday. We were hungry for pho, and we picked this place because it had good ratings on Google and was in an ideal location for meeting halfway. The Pho was delicious...I got Pho Thai. My friend ordered Special #2. They gave a TON of meat, noodles, and unlimited "side" items (bean sprouts, Thai basil, jalapeños, lime wedges, etc). It came out piping hot in a giant bowl of super delicious broth. It was heavenly and really hot the spot. While the pho was way above in quality and quantity, the establishment could use some help. They were short-staffed (there was a sign saying they were closing at 3:30 due to staffing issues) and table service was limited. We sat near the big window at the booths, and it was quite cold with a noticeable draft. The soup was really nice to help warm us up, but we had to keep our jackets on to be comfortable. Inside decor is lacking. I liked the nice plants they had, but otherwise it was pretty bare-bones. This would be my go-to for take out if I lived closer, but I don't think I would be dining in again. I might check out the other location in Geneva and hoping for the same quality of food with a better dining experience because that would be perfect!"