Peanuts In My Pocket

My wife and I visited Pho May in Cypress for the first time this week. We arrived for dinner around 6:00 p.m. and were immediately seated, as the place was mostly empty except for a small party of six. A few more guests came in after us, but most of the tables remained open.

We ordered the #7 Shrimp Spring Rolls ($8.95) to start. They were edible, but the texture was a little stale and chewy, almost like they had been made earlier in the day and refrigerated a bit too long. Compared to spring rolls we’ve had at other Vietnamese restaurants, these fell short.

My wife ordered the #24 Beef Pho with Rare Steak ($13.95), while I had the #23 Beef Pho Combo (14.95). Both bowls were served with a fairly bland broth and noticeably less meat than we’re used to seeing at a similar price point elsewhere.

That said, the service was excellent. Our server stayed on top of everything and checked in several times to make sure we were happy with our meal. The restaurant was also very clean and organized.

Overall, the experience was fine, but the food itself just didn’t leave much of an impression. We left feeling like we probably don’t need to scratch the Pho May itch again anytime soon.