Anyone been to Pho Pasteur?

The last time I drove by there, there was a crowd waiting, but it also has a C rating. So I was deterred from going in. Is it worth it to give that place a try?

How does Pho Pasteur compare to Golden Deli?

[henrychan888]

i like golden deli better mainly because of their egg rolls.

[raytamsgv]

I don't like Pho Pasteur very much. Here's my review:

http://www.geocities.com/raytamsgv/vi...

[copacetic]

yeah, i agree. i think their pho relies too much on msg and doesn't have quality broth. for pho in the sgv, it's saigon flavor for me.

[copacetic]

their pho is just 'ok'. though they're generous with the meat.

[eatdrinknbmerry]

i agree with bigpig.

for egg rolls = golden deli
for pho = golden deli
for a shorter wait at a restaurant just as good as golden deli = brodard

definitely try the House Special Fried Fish Cake - it's awesome. Served with lettuce & fixins + fish sauce.

Do not like their pho at all. Clove offenders.

depending on what i feel like eating, i go to either pho pasteur or golden deli. don't let the C rating deter you. i've never gotten sick.

fried eggrolls: golden deli
rice vermicelli: pho pasteur, by far. i usually come for this.
rice dishes: golden deli
pho: pho pasteur has really fatty brisket. seems to be a bigger bowl at pho pasteur.

pho pasteur has more tables but you still frequently have to wait for a spot on weekends. it's really busy in there: waiters and waitresses are running around like crazy. nicer decorations.

suspect that it may be part of a chain that's on the east coast as well, but i've never gotten this verified.

We like the rice dishes for take-out

It is indeed a chain that originated on the East Coast. I used to frequent the one in Harvard Square.
Where is the one in LA?