Faifo Noodle House - Westminster

This is a self-serve restaurant where you place your order at the counter, and your food is brought to your table. You'll need to help yourself to utensils and condiments, and you'll also be responsible for disposing of your own trash. The pho comes in one size, and the broth was flavorful. The crab soup had a thicker broth compared to what I usually find, and unlike other places, the crab was served as a spoonful on the side of the bowl rather than being mixed in with the soup.

What a refreshing take on a pho restaurant! They offer an intimate menu with just 10 items, and the two dishes we ordered today were absolutely delicious! The portions were very generous—it's the same size for all dishes—and the seasoning was fantastic. I'm really impressed and will definitely be returning. They also have a wide selection of boba drinks that I didn't get a chance to try, but I couldn't help but envy the other tables enjoying them—they looked amazing! The condiments are self-serve, which reduces waste, especially if you're not a fan of the usual bean sprouts, basil, and mint that typically accompany pho. Plus, they have fountain drinks, and you can simply clear your own table and leave whenever you want!

I ordered a takeaway beef pho and it was prepared quickly, but unfortunately, it didn't match the quality of the dine-in experience. Additionally, the beef was excessively fatty, despite my request for lean beef. I had to remove a lot of fat before I could eat it, and there was definitely more fat than meat. Disappointing overall.

This is a self-service restaurant where you place your order at the counter, and your food is then brought to your table. Customers are responsible for getting their own utensils and condiments, and you'll also need to dispose of your own trash. The pho bowl comes in one size, and I found the pho broth to be quite good. The crab soup had a thicker consistency than what I usually encounter. However, instead of being mixed into the soup as is common elsewhere, the crab was served as a spoonful on the side of the bowl.

It's great to have a Vietnamese noodle bowl restaurant that offers more than just pho. The broth and meats are excellent, but the thin noodles are a bit overcooked.