Xe Lua Restaurant

yuuucck! this place is no good for pho! it's run by pure chinese people therefore it doesn't have the authentic vietnamese taste to it. this is the first place i have EVER went to that gave me thick rice noodles and it was disgusting! real vietnamese restaurants use the thin noodles which are definetly better because it doesn't make you full as fast and so that it looks more appetizing. this place used the wrong kind and it basically sucked up all the broth in my bowl and made it look like pieces of over-sized white things....(not appetizing at all!) the rare beef in my pho were sooo chewy like rubber and they were all stuck together as if it was frozen (not a good sign) whereas the broth had no taste at all which meant they didnt simmer the beef bones long enough... this restaurant is a NONO for me! quality of pho is sooo bad here.

Pho - Xelua Spadina location

I found this place to be better decorated than some of its other location. There are booths on the far right side. There are also two large round tables for larger parties. Near the center of the restaurant is a fish aquarium. The lighting is a bit dimmer. This restaurant does look a bit ancient. However, the food is good. I love its crispy spring rolls. Service varies time to time.