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Da Vang
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Dive-y
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
123 reviews for Da Vang
Review Highlights
"This place has become my favorite Pho in the area."
(in 76 reviews)
"The food is great and I always get their spring rolls."
(in 41 reviews)
"The Banh Mi sandwices are also very good."
(in 11 reviews)
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123 reviews in English
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Review from Jose C.
Phoenix, AZ
2/1/2012
I guess that I may have ordered the wrong thing, or than I'm just not into Vietnamese food. I want to be, but I am just not feeling the love. The place is clean, the service was great and everybody was very friendly. We ordered the spring rolls that were translucent and looked appetizing, but there was just no love for them. The beef soup was ok, but not memorable enough to order it again. The sandwiches looked great but I wanted to try the entrees.
I need to come back one day and go with someone that really knows Vietnamese food and knows what I like. This place gets stellar reviews so it has to be me. I give them 4 stars because the staff was very helpful and friendly, offered to take back the spring rolls and fry them and were patient with us. What was memorable, however, was their kick-ass desserts. They were great and I think we ordered 3. Banana with tapioca and coconut milk, white bean with sweet rice and coconut milk, and something with taro.
This place has to be one of the nest values in The Valley- inexpensive with great food (and desserts) extremely clean and with excellent service.
I'll be back. -
Review from Mike L.
Phoenix, AZ
1/21/2012
Yes.
Vietnamese food done correctly. Cheap and easy to order. If you're looking for a good bowl of Pho, they've got all of the staples you're looking for.
They also serve the traditional Vermicelli dishes. Quantity is big, price is low and taste is spot on. What more do you need? -
Review from Kali R.
Phoenix, AZ
1/18/2012
Here's the thing: IT IS SO CHEAP. I am not the type to go out of my way to get excited about a meal because it's only $5 and you can eat for days-- but in this case, it's also genuinely tasty! This isn't gourmet, it's not fancy pants--but it does satisfy the palette of a girl who enjoys some excellent Vietnamese cuisine on a seriously tight budget. Also, its location is nice because there isn't a ton that I've tried in the area that isn't chain-oriented. I appreciate that it's family-owned and operated.
I got the buon thiao nuang cuon-barbeque pork and noodles. The pork was marinated well and tasty. The egg rolls are small, but the spring rolls are fresh and pretty fantastic. Their version of the peanut sauce is more like hoisin and their noodles are pretty standard. All in all, I would definitely come back for a quick and easy meal! -
Review from Matthew D.
Tempe, AZ
1/1/2012
We were just introduced to the Jewish tradition of going to an Asian restaurant on Christmas by some friends of ours. I understand that Chinese is apparently more "traditional" in this sense than Vietnamese, but I can think places far inferior than Da Vang to go to for this purpose.
Da Vang has a LOT more than just Pho (although they have just about every type and permutation of Pho possible), and the menu is chock full of all different kinds of Vietnamese cuisine. I opted for a Vietnamese fried rice with pork sausage and chicken (which was quite good), and a type of Pho with beef brisket. I really should have chosen the sliced beef over the brisket as I found the brisket pieces too tough to eat, although the Pho itself had a wonderful taste.
Service was good, prices are super low for the quantity of food, and my wife and I enjoyed our meals. We'll be back, and we won't wait for Christmas 2012 next time. . . -
Review from Sophia C.
Phoenix, AZ
1/25/2012 9 Check-ins Here
Coming from Seattle where they have good Asian spots everywhere, finding a good pho restaurant was hard. DaVang had really good pho. I had the tofu pho and the tofu was lightly fried just how I prefer:) the broth was amazing and it was a bigger building than most I've seen in Arizona. It's one of those "hole in the wall" type restaurants, but sometimes I think that's the best places for real authentic oriental food. I now come here at least 3 times a month ;)
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Review from Adriana B.
Phoenix, AZ
12/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place isn't bad. The Pho was pretty average. I'm still on my quest to find the perfect place for Pho and unfortunately this isn't it.
It was reasonably priced and the service was good. I was sad that the spring rolls came with Hoisen instead of peanut sauce but, ah well.
Since 3 stars is A-OK, that's what I will stick with. -
Review from Maggie T.
Peoria, AZ
Updated - 12/22/2011
Okay, I came here to today after one year and a half. The food has gotten significantly better. This time I ordered Banh Ouc w/ thit nuong and cha lua. It was pretty bomb. There thit banh mi was SO YUMMY and crunchy! They need to add another slice of beef though. I had some of my boyfriend's pho, it was pretty decent. The place has gotten a lot cleaner too! One waiter even speaks english which is nice since I suck at vietnamese. What a hole in the wall place with good eats! I need to still try their rice and vermicelli plates.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/8/2011
This place is down the street from Pho Thanh. This place is just a little bit better than the one… Read more »
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Review from Andy L.
Phoenix, AZ
12/3/2011 26 Check-ins Here
Not an oxymoron...Great service Vietnamese Restaurant
I've been here several times and it is about time I gave my review. I'm from So. Cal so I grew up with very good Vietnamese food. It is one of my favorite places to come to in the Valley because of the food, friendly service and all this for an affordable cost. This is a true dive or hole in the wall for sure, but the food makes up for the lack in decor. Besides the Pho, the Banh Xeo (Crepe) and rice dishes are very tasty as well. You have to realize that the cost of gathering all the ingredients and cooking it yourself would usually be higher than coming to eat here for any meal. And if you happen to see Banh Bao on the table in front, you have to try it. They do not serve this daily which they should, but it is a white pastry filled with steamed barbeque pork and some hard boiled egg. When you get it fresh, you'll thank me for tasting this hidden gem. Hands down best in the valley and rivals those made in Little Saigon, California.
The ROA (Ratio of Authenticity) is usually 0.65-0.75. (# of Ethnic Patrons (Vietnamese in this case) / Total # of Patrons) at any given time which for me is pretty authentic for Phoenix. I've been in other Vietnamese restaurants which were supposedly voted the best in the valley, but is horrible by VN standards.
I would give it 5 stars if it weren't for the decor. -
Review from Andrew V.
Phoenix, AZ
12/26/2011
Da Vang is 5-star food at traditional, 1-star prices. I've never spent more than $10 here, and that usually includes at least one appetizer or dessert.
The service is the best I've had at a Vietnamese place. Sure, there might be a pretty thick language barrier, but it's never gotten in the way of finding the perfect dish or having the order come out exactly as expected.
Of course I'd recommend getting some Pho (stick with chicken unless you're either very adventurous or completely sure what the other ingredients are). You can also keep it simple and delicious by getting a BBQ pork sandwich, like I almost always do (and if you really want to be like me, make sure to tell them no mayo).
But seriously, if you take one thing away from this review - TRY DESSERT. I'm not a fan of the spongy-green cakey things, but the deserts in the cooler are usually very good. I'd recommend any of the coconut-milk-based concoctions in the plastic cups. Ask for a cup of crushed ice, pour the dessert on top, and enjoy. Don't be freaked out - there will likely be some sort of beans, maybe seaweed, who knows what - but it will be delicious.
Did I mention the people here are awesome? Great food, great service, and your wallet won't be sore the next day (neither will your stomach). -
Review from Daniel H.
Glendale, AZ
12/15/2011
I haven't had better pho anywhere in az. the large pho is enormous for the price. i usually go with my family and order a regular sized pho for myself and a number 45 (beef/rice plate) to share with another person. the one down side of this place is that it's located in a little more run down area and the restaurant's cleanliness isn't that great. nonetheless, their food makes up for it. i would definitely recommend this place.
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Review from Amber G.
8/2/2011
Had some delightful pork & shrimp eggrolls here....sooooo good that I ordered some more after the first order. However, the pork sandwich that I had was nasty, tons of fat & gristle, and it only covered 1/4 of the bread...was only $2.50, the chicken sandwich looked much better...oh well.
Food is super cheap here, just watch out for that pork.Listed in: Downtown Phoenix
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Review from Danielle B.
Phoenix, AZ
12/3/2011
I love this place. Great for groups.cheap food. Plain i know but i usually get the pho tai and an order of cha gio. Yummy stuff. perfect hangover food!
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Review from Kurdy S.
Da Vang gets a GOLD STAR in the Pho department. I stress this more because that is their staple. Aside that, they are generally consistent in delivering a satisfying meal.
Gosh, it's really hard to sway my Pho-mentality whenever I stop by! I always glance at other items but when you do a price compare and the amount of ingredients, it just cannot be beat! Some might complain its a tad oily, but sometimes you just have to suck it up! They give you a generous-fill-you-up amount of noodles and meat! (Under $6)
However, I have managed to try other things such as Bun Bo Hue and Banh Mi. The Banh Mi is pretty basic--baguette is usually toasty with fresh veggies, meats and smothered with liver pate spread ($2.50). One will not fill you up, so add an appetizer. Bun Bo Hue is not as great when compared to other places. The beef stew is missing the braisey, stewey-ness. Not terrible, just too simple in flavors for what I would expect.
And of course, how can you not order spring rolls ($2.25) when you sit down at a Vietnamese restaurant? I would say the ingredients used is fresh enough (i.e. Shrimp, Pork Slices, Veggies). I always say, a fresh spring roll is a happy spring roll.
Just before I checkout, I almost every time grab one of my favorite desserts--sweet, cold coconut rice with beans that comes in a small cup. Unlike other places, they make their desserts in-house. Because I like this dessert cold, I multitask on the road hoping to not cause some kind accident on my way back to work.
I am just grateful that places like Da Vang still exist! Been a loyal customer since 1889. I kid, I kid (of course), I'm not that old!
http://www.yelp.com/bi...Listed in: Hit and Run Lunch Spots, My Asian A-List ^_^, The Epic Pho War
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Review from Josh S.
Phoenix, AZ
10/17/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Missing the delicious pho in California I was seeking a good place in Phoenix. Da Vang delivered. The service was decent - not stellar. Their pho picked up any slack and exceeded my expectations. Good amount of meat, perfect portion of noodles, and fresh bean sprouts etc to add.
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Review from Laura S.
Phoenix, AZ
9/29/2011
I was looking for some cheap spring rolls and I am a happy girl. I ordered carry out. Phone service was rude, no total, no name lol... Food was ready in less than 10 minutes. After looking at the picts on YELP I ordered the pork spring rolls and Veggies with large rice noodles. I paid less than $8 for both out the door. Carry out came with cutlery and sauces (YEAH)! Food was pretty darn good. The gravy on the Veggies and noodles was a bit greasy for me, but tasted GREAT! I will go back again. Oh, there wasn't a gringo in the place at lunch time.
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Review from Jon K.
3/1/2011
Oh this hurts.
I was so very excited to check out Da Vang as I am a Vietnamese food nut and have longed to find a decent joint here in the valley. Da Vang is not that place.
Let me clear this up first. When I say that I'm a Vietnamese food nut I am not joking. I used to eat Vietnamese two or three times a week, there were eight (!) Vietnamese restaurants within a block of my house back home, my best friend is Vietnamese and his mother and sister cook for me when I go back for a visit. I know my Bun from my Banh, Pho realz.
Let's start with the good. The Bun was indeed tasty, well prepared and inexpensive like Bun should be.
Now for the bad. The service was terrible, they were out of bbq pork, they mixed up the salt and sugar in my drink (a briny drink is not where it's at, fyi) and their Banh Xeo was an abomination that likely would have begged for death if it could speak.
I wish that I could say that I had found my Vietnamese oasis in the dull and bland desert but I have not. My search continues and so should yours. -
Review from Megan P.
Phoenix, AZ
8/14/2011
Hubby and I have been regulars for years, and when friends and family visit from out of town, this is the first place they want us to take them! Honestly you can't beat this place for the prices (Appetizer, meal, and a drink for $10!), variety (huge menu!) and really good, authentic food.
Honestly I feel like many of the complaints about this place are...rather superficial. :/
1) "Area is ghetto/no decoration" - ...And your point is? I don't come here to stare at the walls, I come here to EAT! Seriously, who cares?!
2) "Bad service" - Honestly I think their service is great, but people need to understand one simple fact: much of the staff speaks very limited English. Be realistic. The servers that do speak English remember us, remember the things that we order, and let us make plenty of substitutions - my favorite part!
3)"They bring out food at random times, sometimes meals before appetizers, some meals come way before others." - Yep. I'm unsure, but this might just be a cultural thing, because we've been to other restaurants that do this as well. Personally, I love it, I wish American restaurants did this. I want my food when its fresh and hot, and that's when they deliver it, not sitting on a counter getting cold for 20 minutes while your friends' food cooks. No complaints here!
In conclusion: Da Vang rocks! :D A few of our favorite dishes: Salt and Pepper shrimp, pork organs stir fry, and the egg banh mi with ham and liver spread. -
Review from sunny b.
3/8/2011
Pho-yuck this place!
I was tricked in to going here with promises of great Vietnamese. I was ready for a culinary adventure and what I got was a ride in the fright house.
The Bánh xèo was so greasy I couldn't eat it, it was literally served on a plate of grease.
The bun was about the same. It lacked flavor, the rice noodles were slimy, the spring roll was loaded with grease.
I ordered some sort of plum soda drink and it had a cup of salt on the bottom of the glass.
The service was horrible and I will not be back. -
Review from Sayriel v.
Phoenix, AZ
9/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Really good pho! In my opinion, it's as good as it gets for a quick walk in sit down place. Another very important thing is that it super affordable! Only $4.50! Love it1
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Review from Brian B.
Goodyear, AZ
10/13/2011
I have visited Da Vang many times and I ALWAYS leave happy. Every dish is tasty and inexpensive. The restaurant is small, plain, and simple you can tell their attention is on the food. You know you are eating at a great Vietnamese restaurant when almost all the guests are Vietnamese.
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Review from Jim S.
Glendale, AZ
10/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
I always get the #1 and spring rolls sooo gooood and cheap
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Review from Tram T.
Peoria, AZ
1/20/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Now that I posted my picture on my profile- I have to be careful with my Viet restaurant rating. ;)
Da Vàng---This restaurant is older than me!!! I think every Vietnamese in Phoenix know Da Vàng and have been to Da Vàng at least once!
People don't know this but personally the best dish at Da Vàng are Bánh hi cho tôm, mì hát co, mì xào dòn hi sn and bò cun lá nho - i must warn that this is for authentic Viet food lovers only. If it is your first time at Da Vàng - I suggest the Ph or Bún Ch Giò Tht Nng are your best bets.
I love coming to Da Vàng on Saturday to get a warm cup of freshly brew soy milk (sa u nành) and pork buns (bánh bao) - in the morning these two are the best combo.
For coffe lovers- try the Viet coffee - it's brew French style =)
Do not come to Da Vàng expecting a clean restaurant and good service- because you will be very disappointed .
most people there are regulars and can take jokes from the guys waiting on them; however, they are much nicer to the foreigners ;)Listed in: Lunch!
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Review from Thepmala S.
Lancaster, CA
3/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
I've been eating here since I first came to America! Its been 25 years! Miss this place. I love the pho there. A lot of people say it's fatty, but I like the fatty pho! LOL.... Expect to go in, know what you want, get your food, and go. The food comes out quickly!
The service is horrible here. I know service has a lot to do with ratings, but I give this a 4 star because, the food comes out quick, the prices can not be beat, and everything here is so yummy. -
Review from Cathryn H.
Phoenix, AZ
12/7/2011
i've been eating here for 20 years and i get great service. i see none of the reviews mention the chicken curry! to die for! order it with either rice, noodles or french bread! so good!
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Review from Bo R.
Phoenix, AZ
2/23/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Rule number 1, DO NOT make me choose between here, and Pho Tranh. Da Vang does things well (Spring Rolls, and Vermicelli) and Pho Tranh does Pho well. But, I LOVE the pho here, as well. And so, if queried, I'd tell you I like both Da Vang and Pho Tranh very much.
This is a HOLE IN THE WALL. Don't go, and then complain that it's a hole in the wall. You've read the reviews, and decided to go, and so it is; STILL, yes STILL, a hole in the wall.
Getting your water refilled sometimes requires you to get up and almost get it yourself. Tapping on the glass with a nearby chopstick works too, if you're feeling rude, as I have once or twice.
My 3 stand-bys are the 37B, Vermicelli with BBQ pork and I get the shrimp whole. Ground shrimp, no thanks. I love the lemon grass beef, and the pho. The Spring rolls are awesome, as well. Flu season would have REALLY REALLY sucked without the pho from Da Vang.
In conclusion, the service is very hit and miss. Get you own water, if necessary. The food is 4 star, in my opinion. And that makes up for the iffy service. -
Review from Amanda H.
2/18/2011
Two numbers you need to remember, 75 (roast pork sandwich)& 36 (vermacilli noodles with roast pork and egg roll). I still adore this place, and tolerate being ignored for refills of water. This place has cleaned up a bit--but its still definitely a hole in the wall type of restaurant.
Don't expect any great atmosphere and service, but do come hungry and ready to have some of the best roast pork sandwiches ever! For under $3, its the best deal ever and I still haven't found a place that makes it better. If you're feeling like noodles, number 36 is stellar!
The only con- it closes early, so eat early and often. -
Review from Keely H.
Phoenix, AZ
8/16/2011
This hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese restaurant is awesome and one of my office's favorite lunchtime destinations. The Pho and various soup dishes are great and they don't skimp on all the goodies to go with, providing large plates of Thai basil, bean sprouts, peppers, etc. The rice dishes are good too. I especially like the beef with lemongrass rice dish. The pork and shrimp rolls are also excellent and very big - almost a meal on their own. The best thing about this restaurant (besides its very authentic and yummy food and quick - never a wait - service) is that it is cheap, cheap, cheap. Check it out!
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Review from Emily B.
Portland, OR
1/6/2011
Awesome awesome awesome pho. It's the perfect comfort food. Nice and piping hot with tender, thinly sliced beef and tons of noodles. Add sriracha, basil, bean sprouts and hoisin sauce so it's sweet, herbal and spicy, and you've got some delicious pho. Their spring rolls are pretty good too, but I can never get myself to order anything but pho. And it's dirt cheap. I don't think I've ever gotten out of here feeding two people for more than $15.
Yeah, it's a bit grimy and in a sketch area, and the service can be a bit off, but I'll keep coming back. -
Review from Sheetal R.
Chandler, AZ
11/20/2010
Come here if you really want to experience a truely authentic pho restaurant. Nothing fancy: Dirty vinyl tables, padded and metal framed chairs from the 80s, and the dingy smell...perfect! Once I walked in, I knew I would be leaving happy.
I love Pho Ga, but every other pho place around hear is to lazy to make the chicken broth, its always with beef broth and it just never tastes right. This place on the other hand had the best Pho Ga I've have ever since moving here. The seasoning was perfect and the chicken was cooked well. We came right after lunch hour, so the service was a few minutes slower than expected. Also, they probably went through then etire pot of regular pho broth, so my fiances pho was not as good (it had a lil oil at the top).
I was very impressed with the portion size and price. Its a few dollars cheaper than any other pho place around hear and they offer the XL bowl for $1.50 extra, a great value. -
Review from Mike L.
Phoenix, AZ
1/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
I believe there may be a new Vietnam War brewing over which Valley stalwart serves up the best Vietnamese cuisine: Da Vang or Pho Thanh. And after having sampled both on multiple occasions, I have decided that Da Vang is the winner.
Though both places serve great food at reasonable prices Da Vang's food is just a little better - and the main reason is their Thit Nung (grilled pork). While Pho Thanh serves a grilled ground pork patty, Da Vang serves thin slices - which is far superior. This one item shifts the entire battle in their favor. I urge you to try a Banh Mi Thit Nung at both and see for yourself which one is better.
That said for atmosphere, I think Pho Thanh would be more inviting to the average person.
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Review from Tracy T.
Chandler, AZ
8/30/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Banh cuon is good or bad depends on the date and I don't get it. But I'll give it 1 more star for the Rau ma :) Good stuffs!
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Review from Peter V.
Tempe, AZ
9/13/2011
This place is my second favorite place to get pho in Phoenix (Pho 68 being number 1). If you come here expect the broth to be oily, or as my girlfriend put it extremely buttery. I loved the broth because it was a drastic change from my usual place, and it was very tasty. They also have an array of international sodas which you should try, stay away from the egg york though.
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Review from Nida K.
8/4/2010 7 Check-ins Here
Although some of you may have the idea that I was born with the ability to use chopsticks, I'd like to announce that I am pretty sure I wouldn't know how to use them at all if it wasn't for Da Vang.
Being westsider-riders, my family and I have been eating at this restaurant for as long as I can remember. My mom's old hair salon was only a mile away, so we often stopped by in the morning for banh mi or spring rolls take-out. If you're not familiar with banh mi, make sure you try to catch one of the episodes of No Reservations when Bourdain goes to Vietnam. A bite of the banh mi (sandwich) is like having a flavor explosion in my mouth. Sometimes I'm not a fan of the lightly pickled cucumber, but the jalapeno slices always gives me a nice jolt of spiciness, and the flavors of the meat are awesome! You can always ask them to remove any of those items from the sandwich.
The pho here is always good, and my brother and I also love the bun bo hue, which comes with vermicelli noodles and a dang good, spicy broth. The meats they toss in here aren't typically what you'd find on mom's dinner table, so make sure you read the menu and are cool with those.
The reviews regarding the decor are definitely accurate. Had I not been growing up on the stuff made here, I would probably think again about going back. They have actually even remodeled, and expanded it since I was a child! If you're that concerned about it, I suggest ordering take-out. I've never gotten sick from the food here, so I assume the kitchen is clean!
Another great plus is that the food is very affordable. I had dinner here on Sunday, and the total for two people in food comas was $11.25. -
Review from Nader A.
Bravo!
I live by two, yes TWO kick-ass Vietnamese restaurants! Pho Thanh and Da Vang are by far the best places in Phoenix (that I've been to so far) to enjoy a hearty bowl of delicious pho! If you love pho and haven't eaten here, you're doing yourself a disservice. I had the Da Vang (basically the special that's everywhere else - cuts of beef, cartilage and tripe) and I ordered some Vietnamese meatballs to put in.Every bite of that pho had me sayinh, "Mmm!" My friend and I also ordered the egg rolls and a Banh Mi. Yes, we ate like kings. I've had a better Banh Mi, but Da Vang has some of the best Vietnamese egg rolls that I've ever had for sure...and their fish sauce was perfecto! If you always order spring rolls, take a break and try the egg rolls, and don't forget to eat them properly (wrap in lettuce with other veggies served and dip in fish sauce)!
Good gawd, that food was good...
Da Vang is an amazing Vietnamese dive with a friendly staff and wonderful food. It totally surpasses my standards for good pho. Picking between here and Pho Thanh is going to begin to become a tough choice, and I would have to say that they are definitely on even playing fields when it comes to pho. Try both!Listed in: PHO
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Review from Ray D.
Phoenix, AZ
8/13/2010
One of the things I became aware of after so many bowls of "Pho," is that I much prefer the robust flavorful broths. The broth here was delicate and almost fragrant, but not as robust as I might like. It also didn't have as much meat as I would prefer. It is easy to see why it is a favorite (Restaurant was packed at Noon on a Wednesday) as it is just a nice "bowl of love," at an amazing price ($4.50) but was not nearly as memorable as my Phavorite Pho Places and not what I am looking for in Phlavorful Pho.
Spring Rolls (Shrimp this time recommended by waiter) were excellent. -
Review from Zack W.
Los Angeles, CA
Updated - 12/6/2010
I've been back for 3 times in the past month, with take out.
I was slightly disappointed in their Pho this time. The noodle was mushy when I got it, twice. The soup was soggy as a result. But the rest of the foods items.. the steam rich dishes and dry rice noodles... were still good.
So diners, it's not as good as I recall it it. So I will skip the Pho and stick to other dishes. But what's the point of coming here when the staple was not good anymore. I'm still deciding...1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/25/2010
I return finally after the big clean up... it's still cheap and great. Mind you, the place looks old… Read more »
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Review from Bobby W.
Phoenix, AZ
10/7/2010
After a refreshing hike up Squaw Peak, we ended up at Da Vang for some pho lovin'. And pho lovin' is what we received.
It's kind of in a ghetto area (no surprise!) and the inside is pretty bland like any authentic Asian restaurant worth their salt should be.
The food, however, was the exact opposite! I ordered the #2, a big heaping bowl of pho complete with an assortment of meats, and we shared two orders of spring rolls (two in each order). We were relieved that the orders came out quick, because the lot of us were thirsty and/or hungry, and we wanted to get down to business.
Both the pho and the spring rolls were equally as tasty. Although I didn't finish the pho (strictly due to not being hungry enough to finish the whole thing), I was glad that my friends chose this place as our destination.
They also have banh mi (2.50 each...cheap!), which my friend said was also pretty good. So you have your choice of noodles, sandwiches or rice dishes here. Apparently they also serve boba drinks next door. You can order the drinks at Da Vang and they'll bring them over to you, but if the boba place is closed, then you're out of luck (like we were, but I'm not gonna hold it against them). -
Review from Dan C.
Phoenix, AZ
9/17/2010
I've been going here for years. Like most Asian places Da Vang has no atomosphere, but really tasty food. I usually get one of the pho dishes.
Try the soup with Duck and egg noodles.The Banh Mi sandwices are also very good. Prices are great and the menu has many selections including dishes for vegetarians.
I'm going over there for lunch today! -
Review from Dub L.
Mesa, AZ
6/26/2011
Definitely a good sign when you walk into an Asian restaurant and it's filled with OTHER ASIANS!!! Large menu, fresh ingredients, solid dishes, great deals and good portions. Winner Winner Chicken [Pho] Dinner!!
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Review from Thomas S.
Phoenix, AZ
7/11/2009
I think I had the #7 and the #41 add tofu. My friend John had the #8 and the #38 complete with fish balls....who knew...fish...had balls? Or was it the #6 and the #39. I don't know. I was distracted by the ambiance. Old tiled floors. Really funny, faux velvet art deco chairs and tables that could have used a little Windex. We were greeted immediately, sat, received water and then...well...waited and waited. I didn't want to be to rude but finally flagged someone down.
You could tell this was a family run gig...dad type figure bussing tables, little kids running around with rice falling out of their mouths (seriously, it wasn't gross, but kinda sweet) and the big mama just kinda surveying the scene. Meanwhile the younger men ran the floor. Our order was finally taken and food was delivered swiftly. The spring rolls did not dissapoint....so fresh, so delicious...who needs a fried spring roll any more? The menu was so huge and intimidating I basically just pointed at something and blurted out the number.
Taking the safe route was kind of boring I realize but the noodles were yummy, the veggies crisp and the tofu was amazing. I watched the other patrons (i.e. anybody that wasn't white) to see what they ordered. It was Pho all around. Next time it's Pho for Pho sure!
Great experience. Would totally order a tray of those spring rolls for a party. And next time in addition to Pho I'll have Alexander C.'s fave Banh. He says it makes him horny you know!? Oh. The prices were unbelievably low! I could have paid the entire bill with change from the cracks of my sofa cushions.Listed in: White Men Can Jump. And enjoy…
