From Roger’s notebook

Vietnamese

Latest recorded visit2008-01-06
“The authentic taste is definitely not there!”
Roger, Google Maps review (2008-01-06)

Vietnamese

Saigon Noodles

University City, San DiegoMixed

A University City Vietnamese restaurant Roger tried once around 2004-2005, rating it 3 stars and finding the pho and a bbq pork rice plate underwhelming, saying the flavors seemed Americanized rather than authentic.

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A University City Vietnamese restaurant Roger tried once around 2004-2005, rating it 3 stars and finding the pho and a bbq pork rice plate underwhelming, saying the flavors seemed Americanized rather than authentic.

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      2008-01-06day precision · source explicit
      ★★★☆☆
      “The authentic taste is definitely not there!”

      Visited once while shopping in the area, around 2004-2005. Ordered a pho bowl while a friend had a bbq pork rice plate; both were disappointing, with flavor that seemed toned down for a more American palate rather than authentic Vietnamese taste.

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