Good Pho U on Kensington Road, across from the Errindale Shopping Centre has been here for some time, but the first time I've managed to pop in for some early dinner.
The rare beef pho comes highly recommended, but I opted for the Lemon Grass Chicken with Broken Rice. It came with nuoc mam dipping sauce and a clear chicken broth - ala Hinanese chicken rice (style), and was delicious.
Prices were on par with other Vietnamese restaurants in the inner suburbs, but expensive when rated against Vietnamese restaurants in Vietnamese populated areas, but I guess this is to be expected.
The shop looked like it pumped out some seriously great tasting food, but it looked somewhat dirty. There was no discernible menu for me to find, so I had to ask if they did chicken rice.
I decided to eat in and sat next to one of a number of uncleaned tables with buzzing flies, it was late afternoon, and it wasn't like the place was busy, they should be cleaning tables. Additionally, they don't bring the meal to the table, they just yell when your order is ready and you go up and collect it, along with your cutlery and uncovered, dry and fly buzzed condiments.
The food was really good, however, the restaurant felt unclean and clearing tables should be a priority, as it's the very first thing you notice when you walk in - extra stars off!
Below average for cleanliness, good food.
Mark Mywords