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Santa Monica - Blossom A Vietnamese Noodles Shop restaurant
6.3

Blossom A Vietnamese Noodles Shop

  • Santa Monica
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Mediocre meats fail to excite

Though Blossom A Vietnamese Noodles Shop offers Classic Pho dishes like Pho with Steak and Pho Dac Biet, its lack of menu creativity disappoints and polarizes opinion. The pho, though flavorful, is hit or miss, with multiple patrons complaining about bland, unsatisfactory taste. Similarly, the portions of the Vietnamese Noodle Salad leave customers unsatisfied, but the freshness of the ingredients offer some redeeming qualities to the dishes.

  • Okay Quality

    Balanced mentions of food freshness; some instances of lackluster vegetables.

  • Small Portions

    Tiny, off portions; insufficient for price; small and expensive.

Top 3 dishes at Blossom A Vietnamese Noodles Shop

  1. 1

    Pho with Steak 🏆

    Tender, buttery steak with flavorful broth; perfect deliciousness craved in pho.

    Pho with Steak dish
  2. 2

    Pho Dac Biet

    Most flavorful, well-rounded broth, and high-quality beef mentioned.

    Pho Dac Biet dish
  3. 3

    Imperial Rolls Bun Noodle Salad

    Fresh, not greasy, and deliciously complements the noodle salad.

    Imperial Rolls Bun Noodle Salad dish

Vibe: Chic aura seeks to entice

Blossom A Vietnamese Noodles Shop's chic, relaxing ambiance somewhat recompenses for its shortcomings in culinary execution. The restaurant patronization is further helped by the eclectic and sophisticated music rotation. Despite a disappointing outdoor view, filled with nothing more exciting than noisy cars, the restaurant tries to make a mark with an extensive and commendably diverse wine selection.

  • Great Drinks

    Extensive, diverse wine selection and quality greatly appreciated by guests.

  • No Views

    Eating outside surrounded by sounds of cars diminishes dining experience.

Perks: Frustrating logistics overshadow hospitality

The service at Blossom A Vietnamese Noodles Shop is a quagmire of complexities. A dreadful parking situation and cramped seating arrangements dampen the initially cozy impression made by the restaurant. Even though it scores for dietary accommodations through vegetarian options, the horrendous service by unprofessional and rude staff cannot escape severe censure.

  • Great For Diets

    Offers vegetarian pho, appetizers, and accommodating dressing options.

  • Bad For Groups

    Seating can be cramped and not suitable for groups seeking intimate dining.