Đà Lạt

I was craving the classic Pho soup while traveling in the area and that place was perfect.
A genuine Vietnamese mom and pop shop with huge portions and very chill no frills vibe.
The soup was godly.
Maybe the fact that I was hungry helped too. Not the place for fine dining and fancy food though.

This place dates back to the late 70s when Dionne Warwick was singing about San Jose.
Da Lat itself is a large city in the central region of Vietnam Food is solid, decor not so much.
Prices are about 15 to 20 percent lower than most other places, especially the newer trendier places.
This is your grandparents' Vietnamese restaurant and the clientele is there to match. There is a little bit of everything here but is seems Da Lat is better at rice rishes and cold noodle bowls.
Pho is a southern Vietnamese specialty and may not be what Da Lat specializes in.
I could be wrong. The egg rolls and spring rolls were hefty and good.
I had the grilled pork chop rice plate.
The portions are easily enough for 2 people.
Ask for a fried egg on top. A mix of locals, students and even cops eat here. Some people park on the sidewalk, but most park on the street. Don't go to Da Lat for the atmosphere but do go there for the food.
Other people have for over 40 years.

I’ve been coming to Dat Lat since I was a kid, we are loyal customer who always recommend and bring friends and family members to eat here.
I am so disappointed at what has recently happened when my family visited.
The guy at the front taking payment wouldn’t accept a bill my dad was trying to pay with because it was “too old”.
He had just got the bill from the bank and showed him it was real.
The man declined and wouldn’t accept.
My parents were disappointed but went back again because we enjoy the food.
Huge mistake.
They came an hour till closing and the same man rushed them and asked them to pay already and if they were almost done.
Why welcome customers in and serve if you’re gonna rush? Integrity and service has gone out the window at this place.
It is also filthy and floors and walls look disgusting.
You all are better off giving business to people who still care for their customers.