Anh Hong Pho Cafe - Upper Darby

**Meal Type:** Dinner **Price Range:** $20–30 per person **Food Rating:** ★★★★★ **Service Rating:** ★★★★★ **Atmosphere Rating:** ★★★★★ **Recommended Dishes:** Rice Noodle Soup **Parking:** Finding parking can be a bit challenging. Options include a free parking lot, paid parking lot, free street parking, and a paid parking garage. Overall, a fantastic dining experience with excellent food, service, and ambiance!

**Service:** Dine-in **Meal Type:** Lunch **Price per Person:** $30–50 **Food:** 5/5 **Service:** 5/5 **Atmosphere:** 5/5 **Recommended Dishes:** Pho DAC Biet Special Pho, Crispy Spring Rolls

My favorite pho place just outside the city. The staff is very friendly, and the broth is full of flavor. Food: 4/5, Service: 4/5, Atmosphere: 4/5.

For those who go to Hmart, I recommend having a meal here before going. Haha It was certified by a Vietnamese friend! Really delicious! I ordered beef rice noodles, and I was happy because there was so much meat in it. The staff were also friendly and made me feel good. This is a really good vietnamese restaurant. Taste and service were perfect. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

**Food:** I came in with high expectations, but I’m puzzled about why this place is so highly rated and recommended by Philadelphia food blogs. The portion sizes were generous, but the food itself was lackluster. It wasn't bad, but it definitely wasn't enjoyable. The broth had an off-putting smell that made me hesitant to taste it. When I finally did, I can only say it wasn't terrible, but it certainly wasn’t good either. The meat lacked flavor; while it was edible, it didn’t leave me wanting more. In short, both the broth and meat felt stale. **Ambiance:** The atmosphere is what I’d call an average old-school setting. It’s a bit dim and not the cleanest, but it gets the job done. If you’re planning to take someone on a date, you might describe it as an authentic spot. **Service:** The staff was friendly and efficient, except for the man who handled my bill. They were quick to serve, but when it came time to settle the tab, things took a turn. If the bill comes to around $25 and a customer pays with two $20s or a $50, just return the correct change rather than assuming the rest is a tip. You didn’t see me driving an expensive car or anything; I don’t have the wealth of names like Bezos or Buffett. Tipping excessively isn’t something I can do, and it felt uncomfortable when he brought back large bills instead of the proper change, making it seem like he was pushing for a bigger tip. That kind of interaction really affected my decision on how much to tip. I still left a tip above average because I didn’t want one person’s actions to tarnish my view of the entire staff, but I can confidently say this will be my first and last visit. I genuinely cannot recommend this place. I remain perplexed as to why it has such high ratings, and I won’t be returning.