Tin Vietnamese
So it’s been a LONG LONG time since I’ve written anything. Which means I’ll write a bunch of stuff out of order as I try to catch up, and I probably won’t have any pictures 
Let’s start with Tin. Tin Vietnamese just took over the Pho Ha Tien II location in my hood. Pho Ha Tien delivered (big bonus!) but so far Tin’s food is better.
Pros: All the food I’ve had so far is fresh, really tasty and the service is friendly. They’ve redone the interior to be clean and well-lit. The hours are clearly posted (closed weekends). Oh, and I really really really like their pho bo. The star anise flavor comes through in a delicate and warming way. The beef is super high quality and the rare beef is actually rare. The first time I went I tried the fresh spring rolls but requested vegetarian. They arrived full of mushrooms and tofu; very filling, fresh, and clean tasting.
Cons: The menus is somewhat limited, especially following Pho Ha Tien’s expansive listings. Still, the things that are on their menu they do well. Sure I’d love a good banh mi, but that’s what Saigon Sandwich is for. They also don’t deliver (and I’m lazy).
Overall thumbs: Up. Very glad to have a great place to get pho near the house and appreciate the super high quality of the ingredients.
Tastiness rating: High. Really great flavors. Sure, it’s just a Vietnamese noodle shop. But if that’s what you’re in the mood for this is a great bet.
Service rating: Good. Service was friendly and the guy (owner) seems to really be trying to do the right thing.
