Sun Cafe
| Address: | 1681 S 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA |
| Phone: | +1 319-351-2287 |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM |
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Matt Uhlman
This is a pretty cool little spot! The emphasis here should be placed on little, as its a very small space. They have four tables, with seating for a total of 16 people. A couple high chairs are available for those with kids, a big plus in our case. The menu has 12 total items on it. Four appetizers which are primarily spring roll based and a good variety of main dishes considering there are only eight of them. The spread includes Pho, Bahn Mi, a couple duck dishes and a couple of pork dishes, as well as a duck noodle soup. Between my better half, are two little dudes and myself, we split a beef Pho, a Bahn Mi sandwich and some pork egg rolls. They were all seriously good. The sandwich was the first real authentic one weve had here in a long time. Really flavorful, good size for sharing and very authentic. The pho with some of the best weve had in the area. The soup only came in beef flavor, which included both steak and meatball in it. The fact that they only had a beef option is really the only shortcoming that we saw. The broth in the soup was phenomenal and it was a good size for splitting between two people. They had smoothies which we did not have a chance to try, but Ill look very good. Its unclear to me if they have tapioca balls to put in it, but if they do that would be extra credit! Word to the wise, get her early because they often sell out of duct and apparently its very good. Another in the long list of really solid ethnic options that seem to be growing in the Iowa City / Coralville area. Absolutely worth trying and if youre not in the mood to wait for a seat, they have takeout options so theres really no reason not to check this place out!
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Kathy Stivers
Very small restaurant and I gotta say, wonderful things come in small packages and this restaurant is a hidden Jem! The spring rolls are full of flavor and ingredients, the bowls are full of beautiful fresh ingredients, meat is smoked and grilled to perfection. The duck is wonderful too. I recommended the number 7, come hungry the servings are great! Its a family owned business, nothing fancy or over the top when you eat in. Worth the drive.. We come from Amamosa!
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이조단
Best phone in town! A small place hidden away near the Sycamore Mall. Definitely a "ma and pa" owned restaurant. Highly recommended if you want true Vietnamese food. The nice lady that owns/runs it is one of the kindest people ever and she cars for the quality of her food! I will never go anywhere else for pho. Iowa Citys best pho!
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Jared Kilberger
A relatively new family owned restaurant in the area bringing a good selection of Vietnamese foods. The pho is fairly priced at 11$, and is very very good. It includes all the authentic ingredients, tendon, beef, fatty beef, tripe, and meet balls. A nice small place to have some good food!
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Philip Huang
Solid service, good prices, great food. Got the duck soup, which was amazing. Pork egg rolls were hot and tasty too. Friend got the pho, which he liked too. His iced coffee was a little sweet though, and nothing too memorable. Just a little hard to understand the owner.
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Allison Emily
As someone who gets pho every chance, I found the pho at Sun Cafe to be underwhelming. There were chunks of fat in my broth and a solid layer of oil on top. I left most of my bowl there because I couldnt continue. My friend got chicken pho, which was not too fatty.
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Anthony Tran
Truly authentic. Best Pho in town and is fairly priced with large portions. Menu has a lot of Vietnamese home cooking. Definitely a hidden gem of IC. ~Raised by a Viet Cong assasin so I actually know what Im talking about
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Dylan Nielsen
Wonderful Vietnamese food prepared by truly wonderful people. Simple, familiar menu with its own ("country style," if you ask Lin) amazing flavors. A total gem of eastern Iowa.
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Jewel Bringman
Pho was awful beef pho had MEATALLS TENDONS AND FATTY BEEF IN IT. Which isnt in the menu. Egg rolls were not fresh and they were cold! Would never go back to this place.
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Alex Hoover
Probably the best pho Ive ever had! Very authentic, friendly service and I have already been 3 times in the last 3 weeks. A new convinced and loyal customer!
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A Yah
Taste okay as a Vietnamese restaurant in the Midwest. But their pho is a bit overpriced (~$11 and over $13 including tips) as eating in a small restaurant.
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Kenneth Doull
Simple menu. Authentic flavors. Duck is excellent. Not many options in the drink department. Very good service. Theyre going to need more tables.
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Aaron Van Noy
Bad name for the business! Vietnamese restaurant. Sorry I didnt try the food but they do have some yummy frozen fruity non-alcoholic drinks!
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Amy Nguyen
The food is very delicious, fresh, and authentic. My favorite is the bun bo que, much better than anyplace around Louisiana.
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Nick Sparr
Perfect for a quick bite, and one of the few Iowa City restaurants serving pho, banh mi and other Vietnamese dishes.
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Duane Fuller
My favorite restaurant! Quaint and quiet. Great food for not much money! I stop every time I am in Iowa City!
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Lane Wooder
Really solid Vietnamese food, just wish they had a few more menu items. Oh, and please bring back the Banh Mi!
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Nick G
Very friendly family place. The food is authentic. I really liked the Bun Bo Hue. This place is worth a trip.
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Joseph Reed
Personal favorite pho #15. Awesome, friendly family ran local spot you cant help but love
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Christopher HarrKuhn
The roast pork was amazing. The pho portions were generous and the service was excellent!
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Duane Fuller
The best pho I have had in Iowa EVER! Nice and quiet and out of the way. A true gem!
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Carolyn Noon
My new favorite restaurant for pho. Everything Ive tried is so good. Its a must go.
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Express it
I love their duck and pork bar b Que. They sure know how to make it right.
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Allistair Lee
Great service and food. Price is a little on the high side though.
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Cara Elmer
Best pho Ive found in Iowa city, and the owner is very nice!!
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Peter Chanthanakone
Best pho in town but a bit pricy. Owner is pleasant tho.
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LaShelle Morrison
Duck was very good! Also very friendly service. :)
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Mirna Infante
Great pho and spring rolls and wonderful sevice.
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Jacque Gutwein
Loved the Pho and the pork egg rolls. So good!
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Karen Malkhasyan
Good food, friendly staff.
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Karen Huff
Great food and service!
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MrVams7
The best pho in town.
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Wade Summers
The duck was delicious
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Thein Tun Aung
Delicious broth.
