Comments on: 30 Restauants in 30 Days: Dai Loi #2

By: redsmommy

redsmommy — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:56:38 +0000

at the same pho stall i ordered cha gio which are fried egg rolls. after waiting 10 minutes for egg rolls they brought out a to go box-inside 3 egg rolls one freshly fried the other two were cold as ice. frustrated or waiting so long and then getting cold food i asked for my money back. they didnt want to give it to me telling me they just fried the egg rolls showing me a fresh pile of fried ones. i commented that he gave me the two old ons that had been sitting there for who knows how long and then just one freshly cooked one. he wanted to switch them out for resh ones but being angry as i was i declined and again asked for my money back. he finally returned my money. i am a vietnamese american. they really should be careful who they deal with, i understood everything they said about me. i also know the way to eat cha gio is with mints lettuce noodles dipping them into nouc mam. fish sauce. none of which were given to me with the cold order of egg rolls. they werent even cold, they felt frozen. lost a customer in me. terrible business practice. throw away the two older egg rolls that have been sitting there and give out fresh ones….cmon.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:17:52 +0000

Son H — great pho with oxtail = LA Pho; it is a Korean/Vietnamese. It is on N Berkley Lake Rd. google it

By: FerminaDaza

FerminaDaza — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:42:41 +0000

Dai Loi #2 is the best in town- I’ve tried Pho EVERYWHERE. It was recomended by my Vietnamese manicurist. PLEASE someone tell us where to get vegetarian Pho. Are you chefs reading this? Lots of customers out there for this. I would drive for miles and go regularly for veggie Pho…

By: Steven A.

Steven A. — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:43:19 +0000

We were just at Dai Loi #2 this week. Must have missed you. Probably the best pho I’ve had in this town, out of the six or so places I’ve tried. But I think you’re right in that even lackluster pho is better than none at all. Add it to the litany with pizza and sex.

Pho Hoang Long is pretty much the only option that side of town, but I was not terribly impressed with it in either of my visits. Just OK.

Charles: Authenticity of pho is not dictated by the amount of stuff you get in it. I’ve been eating it for years and shun the tripe and tendon, and even the brisket. Straight pho tai for me (and yes, I’ve gotten the steak on the side many times with no problems), or pho ga if I’m feeling sick.

By: Reds

Reds — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:12:54 +0000

Kris 10 — there are a few Saigon Cafe’s that are… ok. There is one off Pat Mell Road that i know is pretty good. Pho Hoang Long is the name. Small little hole in the wall attached to a grocery store. It’s tasty, but more west cobb.

By: Kris 10

Kris 10 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:43:02 +0000

Anyone have any recommendations for pho in Marietta/East Cobb? My sinuses are killing me!!

By: John Kessler

John Kessler — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:35:18 +0000

Charles — I can sometimes find myself in the mood for tripe — I like the way it plays off the textures of the noodles and the bean sprouts, but I’ve never been able to warm up to tendon. It’s like eating a cow-flavored Gummi bear.

By: John Kessler

John Kessler — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:32:29 +0000

Thanks for the recs, Son H! I have to try Pho #1.
jc_atl: Pho tai chin is my usual order, as well.
I think pho has really become my ultimate comfort food. It really does wonders for my mood.

By: Son H

Son H — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:30:56 +0000

I’m still looking a restaurant that serves great pho with oxtail. There is one on buford hwy in the same shopping center of Chateau De Saigon, but the broth is a hit or miss.

Guess home-made is the way to go

By: amy

amy — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:22:06 +0000

Pho #79 in doraville has great pho…and the owner is very hospitable.