5 /5 Michael Hiatt: Huynh Restaurant delivers on flavor but fell short on service during our visit. We started with the fresh spring rolls with shrimp — oh my, they were light, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The peanut sauce had just the right kick of spice.
For mains, I had the pho with ribeye beef. The portion was perfect, the broth amazingly fresh, and the beef was tender and flavorful. My wife ordered the vermicelli bowl with strip-fried lemongrass beef, which was fragrant, well-seasoned, and refreshing. Both dishes really impressed us.
The downside was our waiter, Brian. He came across as rude and dismissive. When my wife asked about a Banh Mi, he replied, “This is not a sandwich shop.” On top of that, while I was deciding between pho and vermicelli, he made it seem like I didn’t know Vietnamese cuisine at all. Those kinds of comments felt unnecessary and unprofessional.
Thankfully, the rest of the staff stepped in and saved the evening. They kept our drinks full, quickly fixed our spring roll order, and treated us warmly. Their attentiveness helped balance out the poor impression Brian left.
The food here is absolutely worth coming back for, but I hope the service is more consistent across the board.
— Mike “Big Chief” Hiatt
Host of The Whiskey Trip Podcast