Reliable Chinatown pho & Vietnamese classics. Bustling atmosphere, great for groups & budget-friendly eats.
Willa Moore reviews Thái Sơn, a reliable Vietnamese spot in Chinatown offering plentiful pho options and Vietnamese classics, perfect for casual dinners and lunch.
This bustling Vietnamese eatery in Chinatown is a go-to for pho lovers, offering a wide array of noodle soups and other classic Vietnamese dishes. While the #3 'Đặc Biệt' pho is a popular choice with its generous meat portions, the #13a 'Phở Cà Ri Gà' offers a richer curry chicken noodle soup experience. The restaurant is also known for its affordability, making it a reliable spot for casual meals, big groups, or a quick lunch before jury duty.
A well-regarded Vietnamese restaurant in Chinatown, specializing in pho with a variety of options like the popular #3 'Đặc Biệt' and the #13a 'Phở Cà Ri Gà' curry chicken noodle soup. Other recommended dishes include bánh mì, lettuce wraps, and shaking beef. While generally praised, one diner noted a discrepancy with the clay pot fish, where the dish was prepared with salmon instead of the expected catfish.
"The #3 'Đặc Biệt' pho with various meats and the #13a 'Phở Cà Ri Gà' curry chicken noodle soup are highlighted. Dish #37 is also specifically recommended as outstanding."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, praising the restaurant for its authentic Vietnamese dishes, particularly pho, and its welcoming service. Some minor confusion arose regarding a specific clay pot fish dish, but overall feedback highlights good value and friendly staff.
Important Note
One diner noted that their clay pot fish dish was made with salmon, not catfish, which may deviate from the traditional Ca Kho To.
"Thai Son on Baxter Street can accommodate the group at one of their larger tables. They also mentioned Carmines as another festive option for larger groups."
Positive"Thai Son is listed as a favorite pho spot, associated with nostalgia, by this commenter, along with Saigon Shack and Cha Pas."
Positive"The commenter confirmed that Thai Son on Baxter Street is their favorite Vietnamese spot and praised the entire staff for being incredibly nice."
Positive"The staff at Thai Son on Baxter Street showed great kindness by assisting a frail, lost elderly woman. They fed her for free, contacted her son, and arranged for police to help her get home."
Positive"Thai Son on Baxter Street in Chinatown was suggested as a good option for Vietnamese food, addressing the original post's concern about finding reasonably priced meals."
Neutral"This user recommended Thai Son, acknowledging it might not be visually impressive but specifically praising the outstanding #37 dish."
Positive"A follow-up comment clarified that Thái Sơn used salmon instead of catfish for their clay pot fish dish, implying it might not be the Ca Kho To the original poster was looking for."
Negative"The commenter suggested Thái Sơn on Baxter Street has Ca Kho To."
Neutral"This commenter recommends Thai son for pho."
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