Siamzap Pho Nc.1992 - Chapel Hill

Update: NOT for CELIACS. I noted on my order that I had a celiac allergy, no gluten. I only took a few bites before throwing it away. The next day I experienced a gluten attack. I called the restaurant to ask if there was gluten in the Pho and the lady that answered didn’t know what gluten was. Lesson learned. Call to confirm. First time I’ve ever had pho with gluten. Just the worst pho.Had my food delivered it was prompt. But WORST pho ever. Doesn’t taste like pho at all. The broth has a sweet chili taste to it. It’s pretty bland. The meat wasn’t raw (usually cooks in broth). I added veggies because it said there was bokchoy , there wasn’t. It was lettuce. A waste of $20. I just threw it away. So so disappointing.

Ownership has changed! I went ahead and still ordered pho. I am disappointed that I couldn't finish eating it. I dislike wasting food, but it was too salty and could not continue. Maybe it was just this one time it happened to be too salty.. but I don't want to find out. The chicken didn't taste as fresh or tender. This saddens me as I was a regular before. The spring rolls were good, though! Staff was friendly, and the decorations were nice..

As other reviews suggested, this place has changed ownership and it is now a Thai restaurant. I only found this out after I was at the restaurant today, but I still gave its pho a shot. I ordered their “XL beef combination pho”, but it was small (see pic). The bowl was large but the broth was maybe 1/3 of the height of the bowl (and these pho bowls are cone-shaped at the bottom), I have never seen a Vietnamese restaurant that does this practice; the true size of this XL pho is definitely less than a Large pho bowl from the previous owner, not to mention the XL is $21 before tax. It would’ve been acceptable if the pho tasted good, but it didn’t. The soup broth was very very bland, and the meat tasted old. When I asked for hot oil, they gave me Chinese bean paste (it’s called 豆瓣酱, made of beans and peppers). I’m very disappointed about my visit, I’m probably not coming back again.

It’s no longer Queen of Pho. It’s now a Thai restaurant that also serves pho. I had the duck with ginger sauce, which was great. My husband had the tom kha (I also tried it), which was thin and tasted like chicken soup with a little coconut, and tofu fried rice, which in his words “tasted like nothing.”

This place is SO GOOD! Food is great quality, tasty, portions are plentiful, and the service is friendly and quick. I love the vermicelli bowls, especially with the crispy rolls. The stir-fried noodle dishes are also delicious. The atmosphere is casual and simple but comfortable. I am glad we have such a good Vietnamese place on this side of Chapel Hill.Vegetarian options: Tofu and/or veggies are options for many of the dishes.Parking: Huge shopping center parking lot.