I'm embarrassed to admit it, but this weekend I tried Tank again, despite all the political and other information as listed previously in more recent posts, just because it used to be one of my favorites. The good news is that if any one else was thinking of going again, in my opinion you really don't have to.
After a strong start with the papaya salad with shrimp and pork, the pho came, and it was probably the most anemic and weak tasting pho I have ever had. I'd be surprised if it had more than 2 spices and was cooked more than 20 minutes. Really, really disappointing.
Likewise, the catfish and pork belly claypot was very one note in taste and had none of the depth this dish usually provides.
I left feeling sad and slightly heartbroken, like meeting someone again I used to know and like and found that they had changed for the worst. I know I should have suspected this anyways, but at least now I won't feel bad about never coming here again and I look forward to Nha Hang becoming my new Vietnamese hang.
"My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people."
-Orson Welles-