Pho 88

It's no secret that Stafford doesn't have as much ethnic cuisine as some of our neighbors to the North, but that doesn't mean that there is nothing to try! Tucked away near the Goodwill is Pho 88. I think the restaurant also calls itself Pho's 88, so call it what you like.

I was a bit skeptical before I ate there, but you never know how good the food is until you try it. I was even more skeptical after I read a sign on the door about how the restaurant wont refund your money once you have eaten the food. I'm not sure if that's the best way to set the ambiance.

The pho was surprisingly decent... the chicken was not. 

My husband got a large beef pho. At almost $8, it isn't the cheapest for pho, but they give you a good amount. It was surprisingly solid. The broth was salty and tasty. The beef was cooked well. It also had these beef meatballs in it. I wasn't a huge fan of those, but my husband seemed to like it. Is it the best pho in the world? No... but if you are craving something warm and savory on a cold day, it is not terrible.  I've read other reviews about this place that said that the pho was tasteless and cold, but we didn't have that experience.

I got chicken and mushrooms. I don't recommend it. It was overly seasoned with hoisin sauce. The mushrooms then absorbed the sauce. It was like eating sweet pieces of shredded rubber. Mmmmm.

The service was really good until the husband/boyfriend/whatever of the waitress came in. After that, we were pretty much on our own.

I'm not sure if I will go back, only time will tell. The experience wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. How is that for a glowing review?