Trubroth

My brother and I both wanted to try this place. We wanted coffee. Unfortunately, we were mislead by the sign. It says coffee and Vietnamese cuisine.... there is only 1 coffee on the menu and it only comes iced with milk. That's not coffee and Vietnamese cuisine. That's Vietnamese cuisine and there is a option for a cup of coffee. I think they should change the sign. I didn't order any food due to time constraints but what my brother ordered looked, smelled and (though just a bite) tasted great. I want to go back to try the food for myself, but I can't get past my disappointment. Don't call it COFFEE and Vietnamese cuisine if there isn't a plethora of coffee to choose from. I'm sorry, but that's false advertising. Atmosphere is cozy, staff is super polite.

If disappointment and mediocrity could be summed up in a restaurant, this would be it! I go to the counter and ask if their “Noodle Bowl” is similar to a typical vermicelli bowl and the waitress tells me she doesn’t know what a vermicelli bowl is- isn’t this a Vietnamese spot?? Anywho, I order it and it was by far the most flavorless and stale vermicelli bowl I’ve ever had. (The only one I had worse was a hobunk hole-in-the-wall place in rural Tennessee on a road trip, and really who would expect good food there?) Tofu was hard as cardboard and totally lacking in flavor. Sauce was watery and underwhelming. Portions are extremely small for their inflated prices. Most of our meal was spent listening to the same waitress disappointing new customers by telling them the wait would be very long as they were serving “many people” even though half the tables were open. Needless to say, never coming back. 🙂

It pains me to write this review- but I’m so saddened by what TruBroth has become. I have been giving patronage to this establishment since 2019. Never have I experienced such a shrinkage of food allotment- I even said something to the lady at the register about the minimal amount of broth and she just smiled at me and asked me if I wanted siracha sauce. Typically the broth for the wonton soup is always filled three quarters of the way- what I received for two wonton soup orders is embarrassing. The price for this food is not constituted and I’m really upset. On top of it all I was charged a convenience fee for paying by credit card.

While traveling, I had to stop by TruBroth — and I’m so glad I did! This place is absolutely amazing: cozy, relaxing, and full of charm. The menu is simple and easy to navigate, which I really appreciated. I ordered the beef broth, and it was spectacular — rich, flavorful, and comforting. I finished it with ease. If you’re ever near the outskirts of Greenville, SC, you have to check this place out. It’s a hidden gem!

Five stars for TruBroth, it’s truly the best, Your pho leaves the rest far behind in the quest. Tender beef swimming in broth so divine, Rich, deep, and savory — a flavor goldmine. Bean sprouts and veggies in plentiful cheer, Service so warm, you just feel welcome here. A decade of searching, my cravings now through, TruBroth, you’ve won — I’m devoted to you!