16a Pho with Flank
Boba
Dry Rice Noodle (can't remember which)
- Terrible pho. Incredibly flavorless. the soup tastes like it came from a can. Such a shame because if they had good pho, their business would be booming because the weather here is cold more than half of the school year.
- The bubble tea bubbles have always been too squishy, like they are disintegrating.
- The rice noodle was pretty good though, but I judge Vietnamese restaurants based on their phos, after all it is their national dish
However for $6.94 It isn't too terrible.
p.s. Syngin A. must not have gone to Argyle street (the only truly Vietnamese area out of all the rest in Chinatown. Really? pho in Chinatown? You must be dreaming) as Green Leaf's pho is by far the worst I have had ever in my entire life. By a considerable measure to boot.
Amazing pho and bubble teas. Â I can't review anything else because i have only gotten pho and bubble tea every time I have been here, however, they do have a large selection of types of pho along with many other things on the menu. Â Very reasonably priced also with large servings. Â Service can be slow at times because there is usually only 1 or 2 servers and the place is usually packed.
Review Source:large #13 pho tai nam
extra noodles
#6A vegetable dumplings
broth lacks the extra layer of depth I'm accustomed to at more traditional pho restaurants, as a result, seemed a little watered down. while the broth is better than the shelf-stable Pacific Natural Foods tetrapak found at the grocery store, I expected more. when you're the only game in town, not subject to the pressures of competition, quality tends to decrease.
I was surprised the traditional accoutrements lacked the basil sprig, bean sprouts were starting to brown, cilantro was limp, jalapeno slices were plentiful and spicy hot (no complains there).
vegetable dumplings were smallish, deep-fried and largely tasteless save for the sauce on the side which barely saved the dish.
Service was excellent. There was a $1 off offer for checking in on Facebook.
I love, love, love this Vietnamese restaurant. Â I'm Vietnamese, my mama cooks Vietnamese, and I live in downtown Chicago so I feel confident I know enough to give an informed opinion. Â It's like a restaurant I would expect in Lakeview, Wicker Park, Chinatown or Argyle Street in Chicago. Â To find such a gem in West Lafayette is kind of crazy but a huge delight. Â
I've only ever ordered the eggrolls and the deep friend quail, but they are so good, I can't move passed them or order anything else just yet. Â The eggrolls are on the thin side, but two are only $2.75 so order more, if they are not enough. Â I can't believe the deep fried quail is only $8.15. Â It's enough food for two meals. Â The bubble teas are your average, standard bubble teas so no surprise and no disappointments. Â They have beer and wine too. Â Now, that I never got that at any Asian restaurants on campus when I was in college. Â Every time I've come here, it's full of Asian students from Purdue. Â On the weekends, it looks like they just rolled out of bed, still in their pajamas, called their friends and wandered in here to get fed. Â
Service has been great, even when it's busy, crowded, chaotic. Â It's incredible how two young, white guys can man the register, take orders, serve the food and clean the tables at the busiest time of the day during lunch when the entire place is packed full. Â I felt so bad for them. Â They were still polite, helpful, apologetic and addressed any delays or wrong order with discounts. Â Finally, when the second wave of people hit, a lady who looked like the owner/manager took control of the register and the dishwasher came out to clean the tables while the two guys rushed cleaning, setting up the tables and taking orders all over again.
I really wish I could like this place because I *love* pho. But there is something about the taste of the broth that just doesn't do it for me. I'm not sure if they have changed something because when they first opened up I used to go quite a lot and never noticed anything that I didn't like with the broth, then eventually (maybe a year or 2 ago?)I just realized that something tasted different and stopped going as much, and last time I went I pinpointed it to the broth being completely NOT to my liking.
I do go for the bubble tea when I am already down the hill. But otherwise it's more convenient to go to a certain other bubble tea up the hill to save time.
Green Leaf is one of our absolutely favorite places to eat. Food is always fresh and the tastes, plus the mixes of flavors are just heaven on the palette! If you have never tried Vietnamese food before, Green Leaf is the place to give it a shot. The first time is good, the second time it gets better, and by the third time, you'll be hooked! The wait staff is very good, food is served very quick and the owner is extremely kind.
Review Source:If I ever go to Vietnam, I'm going to ask for #24-- I don't have a clue what it's really called but it's so good! This is one of my favorite menu items in the entire county. We're lucky to have a Vietnamese restaurant and I wish more people would try it. The spring rolls are good too!
Review Source:I was surprised to find a vietnamese restaurant around here so I am glad for that. I had the spring rolls and some pho (number 13). Both were good and fresh but nothing out of this world. The peanut sauce with the spring rolls was very good and the meat in the pho was cooked perfectly so it tasted very good. Overall a very decent Vietnamese food. The best part it's probably the price; less than 14 for rolls, pho, and ice tea not bad at all...
Review Source:Green Leaf certainly is not the best place for pho, it doesn't even come close, but it is the ONLY place in West Lafayette (the next closest pho place is in Lafayette--Saigon, and they're not that great either). Â
The noodles are OK, only a little bit of breakage every now and then. Â The meat is fresh enough to order them on the side, though the amount is very small. Â Pho is all about the broth and that's where Green Leaf fails to impress. Â Their broth tastes like it's comes from mixed powder--the ones you can get from an Asian grocery store. Â If you're looking for a huge bowl of noodles in flavorful and piping hot broth, you will be disappointed. Â But if you're looking for a place to grab a quick and cheap bite, Green Leaf will fill that role. Â
In terms of price, they are amongst one of the least expensive out there for ethnic food in West Lafayette, and they do try to provide a variety of food - for about $8.50, you can order a whole cornish chicken with rice, which can surely satisfy those with a huge appetite. Â All of their pork dishes are very good as well, the meat is well marinated, has just the right amount of lemongrass flavor to it.
I haven't had a chance to try their Vietnamese coffee yet, though their Thai Tea is quite good.
When it comes to service, it's hit and miss. Â Though I have found that the male servers seem to be quite attentive (I've gone there with a big groups of people as well as just with a few friends, or just with my DH), while the female servers are generally busy doing...I'm not sure what *shrug*.
*Note* They do have a TV, but I've never seen it turned on except during their first year of business.
I live And breathe pho noodles. It is a must have for a cold day, an Asian meal fix, or post hangover to settle the stomach.
Being that I used to eat pho almost once a week back in NY, I get very picky. With that being said, FANTASTIC.
Not sure if my taste buds' standards have gone done since I've been in west Lafayette but I am very pleased with this restaurant.
The young staff is friendly. They have alcohol. And even better they have bubble tea. Reminds me of my old college days.
The only other "Vietnamese" restaurant is house of Saigon in Lafayette. I did not enjoy it much and it tasted more like chinese fast food than pho.
So stick with Green Leaf! Pho soup all the way!!
I love this place (and I'm from LA)! Especially, considering the other options in town. The pho is always delicious. The appetizers are yummy. The curry dishes are decent. However, the pièce de résistance is the cornish hen! It's deep-fried and comes with a sweet soy dipping sauce. It doesn't get much better in West Lafayette.
The only downside is I've had bubble tea here a couple times and it always tastes like old lady perfume.
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Thank you Tina! We went back and had (two) free bubble teas. My husband really liked the passion fruit milk tea. I had the sour lychee milk tea and it wasn't bad. I think the thing is that I'm not used to milk tea. In LA we have lots of plain tea options - my favorite is kumquat black tea.
I'd also like to add that Green Leaf always has excellent customer service as well!
My boyfriend and I had never tried bubble tea. So we went there after lunch and we were greeted the moment we opened the door. The waitress was probably the nicest waitress I've ever had. She helped us pick out flavored and explained what bubble tea was. I got the strawberry with bubbles in it. It was amazing. I will certainly be going back.
Review Source:I've never had Vietnamese food until I tried Green Leaf. I was unsure of what to order so I asked the owner what she would suggest. I forgot what the name is because it has been a while since I've been there, but it was soo delicious! It was a very healthy, light meal (light meaning not fatty, greasy, and didn't make me feel bloated after eating it). The atmosphere is also very uplifting and pleasant. I would definitely go back.
Review Source:Some of the best food I've found in Lafayette in a long time, and good value to boot. I'll be back here again.
I saw some comments which basically sounded like "my mum makes better Pho" or "I can get better Pho in XXXX big city", but frankly who cares. This is Lafayette, and the alternatives are terrible. This is streets ahead of most of the local places within easy walking distance of Purdue campus.
Decent pho for being in Indiana. Â My expectations are lower than I'd have if I were in Cali, or St. Paul, or even Chicago. Â But when you've got that craving, and can't be bothered to make it yourself, it'll do the trick. Â And really, where else in town are you going to go for real pho?
The broth is flavorful, not too greasy and not oversalted - the two killers of bad pho. Â The beef is also fair, with lean flank and decent brisket. Â Meatballs were actually a little on the peppery side - a surprise that I found enjoyable. Â What's missing - nuoc mam at the tables. Â Really dudes, what's with the bottles of hoisin? Â Even plain soysauce would be preferable.
You get a big bowl for a small price. Â I'll certainly be back for more. Â And maybe I'll just bring my own fish sauce.
A-OK
I mean what more can you expect? This is Indiana.
I am from California where there are way way way better Vietnamese food, however, my Purdue friend suggested to have a Vietnamese dinner, so we walked here from her house. She is Korean. but she loves Pho.
I think Vietnamese customers would not likely to like this place, especially my parents, well, the restaurant seems to have lots of non-Asian customers.
Overall, the pho does not taste so bad at all.
Came here for the first time today with a friend who counts this as one of her favorite restaurants. She had already ordered two appetizers: pork skewers and eggrolls. I enjoyed the pork skewers, but didn't find the eggrolls to be anything terribly special.
For our meals, my friend ordered a yellow chicken curry which had quite a few potatoes in it. I asked the server what she recommended, as I had never been here before, and I ended up with the chicken sautee. It was quite good, with a sweet-ish sauce I can't place.
I've never had Vietnamese food before and was pleasantly surprised at how light it was--not heavily fried or greasy. The service was great even though things were picking up partway through our meal. I ended up paying about $13 for a drink, an appetizer, and my meal, which wasn't too bad.
I'm looking forward to coming back and trying their other dishes!
I gotta start off with bubble tea...that is some REALLY interesting stuff!! If you havent had if its worth a shot, and get it with the bubbles in them. The tea itself was delicious, the bubbles are like jelly-ish balls that soak up some of the flavor. Its a big texture thing though so some may not like it.
I went here for lunch on a weekend while visiting Purdue (I am an alum now boo real world) it was was a bit busy but the service was still pretty good.
I was expecting Vietnamese food to be alot like other asain foods... not that light, more heavy...I guess when I think asain I think of your typical greasier types of dishes. This is not that, and its AWESOME. not greasy or heavy at all...and All of the ingredients tasted super fresh, especially the veggies. The three of us split a few different dishes..but I cant recall exactly what...but two were noodle dishes and the other was a soup.
It's a nice place to get your Vietnamese fix as a student. Â However, I found everything to be pricey, which is not really college friendly. Â But the decor is nice inside, and everything seems fresh and clean. Â My favorite item on the menu is #24 with the egg roll and grilled meats on rice noodles. Â Adding spring rolls as an appetizer is a nice tough to the meal. Â I don't recommend getting the pho, ever. Â It's super bland. Â The one time I got it, I couldn't get myself to finish it.
Review Source:Best pho place in West Lafayette. Â The pho at Green Leaf is very good, and it's to my liking. Â I get the ultimate pho with the beef ball, strips of meat and tripe (cow stomach) as well as their fried egg rolls. Â I love the fried egg rolls. Â I've, also, gotten their fried egg and Vietnamese sausage with rice and that's very good as well. Â I'm not a big fan of the cold noodle dishes that most Vietnamese restaurants serve. Â Overall, good pho on winter days and great prices.
Review Source:I used to be a student at Purdue University and finding good asian food in that town was like finding a diamond in the Nile River. This restaurant is pretty good for the few items they have on their menu. They have a few different pho and some a couple other things if you don't like pho. Their pork chops is great but, it's a little small compared to what you pay for.
The fried banana ice cream is definitley well worth the five bucks. The outside is crunchy and fried while the inside consists of banana ice cream with cinnamon and brown sugar.
Overall, this place was OK. They need to add new items to the menu and keep them their for a wider range of customers. Also the decor is rather bare and the tables are tiny and seemed cheap. The service is also Ok (nothing spectacular).
Good pho at a good price. I usually get the pho ga which is like chicken soup with rice noodles and a bit of licorice/anise flavor. My friends that don't like the strong flavor of the broth usually get the rice bowls/plates which end up pretty well. The spring rolls with the peanut sauce are also a hit - I prefer them to the fried ones.
Review Source:We ordered beef Pho and shrimp Pho. Broth didn't taste much different from boiled water, especially in shrimp one. They served cilantro instead of basil (I think basil is an essential component of good Pho). Besides Pho we also had shrimp salad. It was OK. Anyway, Pho disappointed me so I'm not coming to Green Leaf again.
Review Source:This place reminds me of a little Vietnamese place in St. Paul we used to go to as a family. Â Its just great, simple tasting food. Â Its something that I could eat over and over. Â The salads are what I usually get, but I have also had the fried tofu the pho, and the curry, all of which are excellent. Â The place is nice and airy, the service is good, and they will usually cook your dish however you want, as long as they can do it.
Review Source:Pho and egg rolls or spring rolls, those things are tasty. Â You can get beef, chicken or shrimp Pho. Â I wish they had a vegetarian option with tofu in it, I'm guessing if you asked they would probably do it even if it isn't on the menu. Â The service has always been good and the prices are perfectly affordable. Â They even serve beer and wine.
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