Vietnamese Restaurants Archives ~ NC Triangle Dining Food Blog

December 31, 2018 by Ron Wen

First Take: Anise Pho for Authentic Vietnamese Food in downtown Raleigh

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Over on Glenwood South, a neighborhood better know for beer and dance clubs, we’ve seen a surge in new Asian eateries over the past couple of years! From Pho Pho Pho to Seoul 116 and now Anise Pho! Brought to you by restauranteur John Tang (owner of Sushi O), Anise Pho was moved from North Raleigh to a restaurant spot that used to be China O. And after a couple of visits, I can say that this eatery is doing a lot of things right for Vietnamese food fans!

Bar at Anise Pho, Raleigh - nctriangledining.com — Bar at Anise Pho, Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

Located right next to popular sister restaurant, Sushi O, Anise Pho sits in a convenient spot underneath the 222 Glenwood condos. Just mind the street parking on Glenwood, you may have to feed a meter unless you park on a side street. Inside Anise Pho, you’ll find a lovely centerpiece bar with a bamboo overlay and glow lighting underneath. The smallish dining room wraps around the bar so it’s a slightly cozy space. I grab a menu and start poking around excitedly. Anise Pho offers up your traditional Vietnamese classic in a shortened menu. It’s a functional menu with lots of picture but doesn’t have a ton of details if you’re not familiar with Vietnamese food. You’ll find summer rolls, noodles (bun), rice (com) and of course the ubiquitous soup (pho) available at Anise Pho. The lunch specials at Anise Pho is $9.99 for a pho and soft drink.

Summer rolls with grilled beef at Anise Pho, Raleigh - nctriangledining.com — Summer rolls with grilled beef at Anise Pho, Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

I’ve had a chance to dine at Anise Pho several times and have had a chance to get the menu pretty well I go with my fave order of summer rolls (grilled beef) along with a brisket pho! The summer rolls at Anise Pho are delicious and huge! A wonderful Vietnamese starter, summer rolls are served cold and consist of rice noodles, lettuce, basil, mint, shredded carrots along with a protein (often pork or shrimp). Anise Pho spins things up a bit by offering grilled beef with their summer rolls and it’s fantastic. The beef really stands out and these rolls are very substantial, probably best shared. The peanut dipping sauce offered with the rolls is also very well done and served in a generous portion.

Brisket pho at Anise Pho, Raleigh - nctriangledining.com — Brisket pho at Anise Pho, Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

But of course, how can you got to Anise Pho without trying their namesake dish? The lunch bowl of pho is a large bowl of broth, noodles and meat. A smattering of thin-cut onions and scallions sit on top, completing the dish. I always recommend trying out the pho broth before adding any condiments (jalapeno, lime, thai basil) and the broth at Anise Pho is good. A bit lighter but with the proper essence of cinnamon, anise and other spices that pho is known for. The brisket are nice thick cuts of beef with fat cap on top, a good pho for someone’s who’s trying it for the first time. Other options include beef shank, meatballs and tendons which might be a bit much for a first-timer. With the weather turning colder, I can definitely see myself coming back here, soon.

Grilled pork rice plate with broth at Anise Pho, Raleigh - nctriangledining.com — Grilled pork rice plate with broth at Anise Pho, Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

In some additional visits I get to try out their grilled pork rice plate (com) which is served with a bowl for warm broth, a nice touch. It’s a decent meal but flavored and spiced a bit differently then I’m used to but still tasty. The pork banh mi is perfectly toasted and served on a soft, white hoagie roll. It’s stuffed with a decent amount of pork, shredded carrot, cucumber and jalapeno, a very good sandwich.

Anise Pho offers up full table service and don’t forget about that great sidewalk patio! From a service perspective, they do a nice job here, the staff seems really well trained. So when everything is said and done, I”m really happy with Anise Pho. Didn’t have much expectations but I think they offer a more authentic Vietnamese cuisine experience than any other options ITB Raleigh. Not quite as good as say, Mekong in Morrisville but above average. Which is much appreciated because sometimes you just have to have some summer rolls and pho to satisfy your cravings! And Anise Pho delivers great Vietnamese food right here in downtown Raleigh.

Anise Pho

222 Glenwood Avenue

Raleigh, NC 27603

919.803.4539

Location on Google maps

April 23, 2017 by Ron Wen

First Take: Mekong in Morrisville, A Humble Vietnamese Eatery That Shines

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As a huge fan of Vietnamese cuisine, I’m always on the lookout for new restaurants in this category. And thankfully from S. Durham to Raleigh, you’ll find a good assortment of family-run Vietnamese restaurants. Recently a new spot hit my radar screen, Mekong out on TW Alexander Road in Morrisville! In reality, Mekong is so far north it’s virtually in Brier Creek, Raleigh but that shouldn’t stop you from coming in for a visit! Located in a spacious location previously holding a hibachi restaurant, Mekong is doing a lot of things right based on my first lunch visits.

Dining room at Mekong in Morrisville - NC Triangle Dining — Dining room at Mekong in Morrisville – NC Triangle Dining

As I stepped into Mekong, my first impressions were new, clean and modern which is the antithesis of what I would expect for a hole in the wall VN restaurant. The floor is nicely polished concrete with a handful of Vietnamese prints and decorations on the walls. For those unfamiliar with geography in Vietnam, the Mekong Delta is part of the southwestern tip of the country where the Mekong river empties into. Ahh, but we’re here for the food, amirite? I seat myself at a small two-top and am handed over a one-page, two-sided paper menu for the place. It has all the requisite categories of Vietnamese eats: appetizers, bun (vermicelli), com (rice), pho (soup), house specialties and banh mi (grinder) along with some specialties. The humble menu is a good sign, I like the fact that even if the place is newer, there’s no pretense or fanciness in the presentation.

Fresh summer rolls at Mekong in Morrisville - NC Triangle Dining — Fresh summer rolls at Mekong in Morrisville – NC Triangle Dining

A quick scan of Mekong’s menu shows a broad variety of dishes although not quite as deep as some other places with 6 to 8 items under each category. I quickly decide on the goi cuon (fresh spring rolls) or summer rolls in my book alonf with the shaken beef! The summer rolls come out pretty quickly, nicely sized rolls in that translucent rice paper. Mekong does a fantastic job here, they are well stuffed with plenty of shrimp, pork, vermicelli, cilantro and cucumber. The peanut sauce for dipping is a bit different here with a slightly sweeter tang to it. Love these rolls, they are well balanced in flavor and I will be back again for these delicious bad boys, soon!

Shaken beef at Mekong in Morrisville - NC Triangle Dining — Shaken beef at Mekong in Morrisville – NC Triangle Dining

My shaken beef entree comes out next and I am excited. This dish is officially named bo luc lac and it’s not common around here. The last time I remember trying it was in San Francisco at the famous Slanted Door restaurant and apparently it has French origins. In the case of Mekong, it’s pieces of filet steak marinated in a dark sauce (soy, fish sauce) and served with onions and some jasmine rice, yum! The beef here is tender and flavorful and while there may be a bit too much in the way of onions, it’s delicious. And thankfully I don’t have any face to face meetings when I get back to work for the afternoon…

Combination bun with shrimp, pork and egg roll at Mekong Vietnamese in Morrisville - NC Triangle Dining — Combination bun with shrimp, pork and egg roll at Mekong Vietnamese in Morrisville – NC Triangle Dining

Counter at Mekong in Morrisville - NC Triangle Dining — Counter at Mekong in Morrisville – NC Triangle Dining

Service at Mekong was solid and the place (unfortunately) was nearly empty during my visit. But I can tell you that the food here is quite good and I’m already planning my next visit to work a bit deeper into the menu and see what they’re really about! So if you’re a fan of Vietnamese food, put Mekong on your short list because in the arena of Vietnamese food in the Triangle, they are the best Vietnamese restaurant in the area. Bon appetit!

Mekong Vietnamese Restaurant

2135 TW Alexander Drive

Morrisville, NC 27560

919.251.8426

Location on Google maps

December 2, 2015 by Ron Wen Leave a Comment

First Take: Bowl of Pho in RTP Offering Great Soups!

Front of Bowl of Pho in Durham- NC Triangle Dining

I am a HUGE fan of Vietnamese eats and I’m always on the look-out for good, down-home eateries. So I was really excited to find Pho 9n9 near my office and it immediately went into my lunch rotation. Lo and behold but I find another Vietnamese spot right down the street on Yelp, Bowl of Pho. It was time to spread my wings a bit and check out this newer Vietnamese eatery in RTP.

Counter at Bowl of Pho in Durham- NC Triangle Dining

Located a bit further north on S. Miami Boulevard, Bowl of Pho sits in a stand-alone pea green building right up the street from Pho 9n9. Inside the space is large and cleanly but humbly decorated in VN cafe-style. Small 2 and 4-tops, bamboo decor and a chalkboard with food and drink specials. It’s clean and bright with natural lighting but very simple. I’ve stopped by a couple of times and there’s always an older Vietnamese couple working the floor, I’m assuming the owners. The menu is pretty basic with a smattering of pho, rice, bun and banh mi offerings. Prices is about the same as Pho 9n9 in the $8 to $12 range with appetizers at $4 to $5.

Summer rolls at Bowl of Pho in Durham- NC Triangle Dining

For my two visits to Bowl of Pho, I managed to try out their summer rolls, bun bo hue and a combo pho. The summer rolls here are solid and stuffed with both pork and shrimp, a nice touch. The bun bo hue, was my first taste of this dish but it’s a spicier beef broth with lemongrass. It was served with bean sprouts and cabbage and was loaded up with slightly different proteins. A tasty bowl but I have nothing to compare it to! Just think pho a more spicy, tangy base.

Bun bo hue at Bowl of Pho in Durham- NC Triangle Dining

And finally the combo pho. At $11.50 it wasn’t cheap but Bowl of Pho offers up a sizable bowl with plenty of noodles, lightly spiced broth and decent cuts of meat, balls and other beef parts. I liked it but may still give the nod to Pho 9n9 for their broth.

Service at Bowl of Pho is super quick, the owners that run the place are on the ball and get you in and out quickly. You pay at the counter and I’m back off to work in under 45 minutes including the drive over, not bad! Overall I think Bowl of Pho is a VERY solid choice for Vietnamese but I need a bit more time to see how different they are from Pho 9n9. But all I can say is that I am happy to have two solid and authentic Vietnamese eateries so close to me at work. Vietnamese eats just makes me happy and I’m pretty sure Bowl of Pho will too.

Bowl of Pho

2806 S Miami Boulevard

Durham, NC 27703

919.734.8664

Location on Google maps

July 7, 2014 by Ron Wen 12 Comments

Triangle Banh Mi Challenge, the Best Vietnamese Sandwiches Around!

If you enjoy Vietnamese food, you understand that there are basically four categories or types that it comes in: pho (soup), com (rice), bun (noodles) and last but not least, banh mi (sandwiches). A melding of Asian and French, banh mi are delicious and flavorful sandwiches with meat, pickled veggies, cilantro, jalapeno and a bit of mayo spread for depth. When it’s done right you get hit with all these textures and flavors. Crunchy warm bread with a soft fluffy inside. Savory meat, rich mayo, spicy, sweet and acidic from the condiments. And a bit of veggie crunch to balance out the richness of the other ingredients. My favorite spot in SF was a place called Saigon Sandwich on Larkin Street which specialized in banh mi. These two Vietnamese ladies would stuff these delicious sandwiches all day long and it was a total bargain at under $4. So of course here in the Triangle, I decide to try and find out who had the best banh mi in the area. Or at least the best of the places I tried! Are you curious now? Read on and see how Battle Banh Mi for the Triangle unfolds…

Front of Dalat in Raleigh, NC Triangle Dining

(Updated 10/12/15) My first contender in the Battle of banh mi off is the old-school Dalat over at Mission Valley Plaza. Dalat has been in the hood for ages and I haven’t been back here in years. But I’m happy to say the space has been spruced up and looks WAY better than I remember. I grab a seat at the bar and order up a grilled pork and meatball banh mi. Unfortunately since it’s early, they don’t have any shredded chicken! It takes a bit of time but eventually I get two paper-wrapped sammiches and haul them back home.

Banh mi from Dalat in Raleigh, NC Triangle Dining

I unwrap these banh mi bad boy’s and what we have is an 8″ sub in warm crusty french bread for $5.50. It’s a short stubby sandwich that’s well stuffed. For condiments, mostly carrot with some daikon, plenty of cilantro, jalapeno and a cucumber slice. The meat filling is decent, the grilled pork is a bit over-marinated and sweet (fish sauce?). And the pork meatball banh mi? Sort of crumbly and decent but not my favorite banh mi filling but I didn’t have much choice. There’s some decent spread (mayo) on Dalat’s banh mi and value-wise, they are good for price. A pretty filling sandwich but a bit sloppy in terms of how they were put together. But overall the balance of the sandwich was decent with strong flavors. My one major complaint was the cilantro. Too much stem and not enough leaf. Still I’d have to give Dalat’s banh mi a 7 out of 10 for a thumbs-up!

Banh mi from Pho Vietnam in Raleigh, NC Triangle Dining

Next on my banh mi hit list was Pho Vietnam on Buck Jones Road near the Raleigh-Cary border. I had reviewed Pho Vietnam a while back as a solid choice for Vietnamese. For my visit, I ordered up two sandwiches: a roast pork and grilled pork. Unfortunately they didn’t have chicken banh mi on the menu, boo! The place is busy so it takes about 15 minutes for my sandwiches and Vietnamese drip coffee (cafe sua da).

Pork banh mi from Pho Vietnam in Raleigh, NC Triangle Dining

My banh mi show up at the table in two paper pouches and they are about the same size as Dalat’s, about 8″ to 9″ long and stubby. The sandwiches look like they’ve been assembled better and the bread used has a bit of crust but is lightweight fluffy. There’s a good mix of carrot and daikon, two pieces of cucumber to fill up the entire length of the sandwich along with better quality cilantro and a good layer of mayo. The filling is solid with a slice of flavorful grilled pork or pink-tinged roast pork. The grilled pork is the big winner and I have no problem wolfing it down. The roast pork is decent but a colder sandwich with a slightly different spread. Not my favorite but the banh mi at Pho Vietnam are solid at $3.95 per sammich, a much better deal than Dalat. I’d give Pho Vietnam banh mi an 8 out of 10 but I’m still hoping for better!

Inside of Mo-Te in Raleigh, NC Triangle Dining

Next up on the Banh Mi Battle is Mo-Te, a small Vietnamese eatery tucked away off of New Hope Church Road in Raleigh. This place reminds me of the mom and pop Vietnamese places I’d find in SF. Bland store-front, laminated menu of bubble teas, refrigerated case with Vietnamese sweets and of course, a little Vietnamese guy behind the counter. He looks really serious while I order up two banh mi and my cafe suda (VN coffee) but finally cracks a smile and wants to know if I’m Vietnamese (nope). It’s early so the order goes in back and I see him toasting up the buns in an oven which is a good sign.

Banh mi from Mo-Te in Raleigh, NC Triangle Dining

I head out with one styrofoam cup and two banh mi in wax paper bags! And the banh mi from Mo-Te look solid, especially at $3.95. They’re jammed with meat and maybe 10″ long. I start off the roast pork with is not the usual slices but small minced pieces bathed in red marinade. Overall the sandwich is good, layered with a cucumber slice, cilantro and a bit of daikon-carrot. What seems to be missing is they mayo spread and jalapenos. I’m also not picking up much pickled taste from the veggies so even though this banh mi is satisfying, it doesn’t really bring all the flavors together. Oddly enough I’d call it a bit plain. The chicken banh mi is also good with plenty of roasted white meat but again, lacks that flavor punch of a really good sandwich. So solid effort but still behind Pho Vietnam’s version, 7 out of 10.

Front of Taste Vietnamese in Morrisville, NC Triangle Dining

Banh mi battle continues on with Taste Vietnamese in Morrisville! I had to call in my order and picked the sandwiches up a bit later and the place was so busy, it took a while. So Taste’s banh mi probably had been sitting around for 45 minutes or so before I was able to get them home for lunch, disadvantage. And I definitely thought their banh mi looked smaller, so I wasn’t sure what to expect! Thankfully, I was finally able to order up a chicken banh mi which was a first for me in this contest!

Banh mi from Taste Vietnamese in Morrisville, NC Triangle Dining

Unwrapping the Taste banh mi, they were about 7″ or 8″ long and only about 3″ across which is the smallest of all the sandwiches I’ve tried. Starting with the chicken, the banh mi was well-stuffed with dark meat. A bit of daikon, cilantro, daikon and spread, my first bite is decent and I taste some marinade. It’s a good sandwich with decent balance but I was thrown off by the flavored chicken and it was light on the pickled tang from the veggies. The pork banh mi was similar, roast pork shreds marinated and well-stuffed. Similar deal, a good sandwich but not as well balanced and flavorful as some of the others I tried recently. Meat in both banh mi was a touch dry which could have been helped with more spread but not the case here. For $4 per sandwich, they’re not a bad deal but definitely not at the top of the banh mi heap. 6 out of 10 due to size and marinade, boo!

Chicken banh mi from Taste Vietnamese in Morrisville, NC Triangle Dining

My fifth banh mi came after initially writing this post, my favorite Vietnamese restaurant Pho Far East has these sammiches but it’s not on the menu! So a tip on my Facebook reminds me to check them out and of course I can’t resist. A week later I’m at Pho Far East, they’ve got ham (?) and grilled pork but it’s an easy choice to go with the latter given the dishes I’ve tried here. 15 minutes later I get a bag o banh mi ($4/each) and I’m headed home!

ToGo banh mi from Pho Far East in Raleigh, NC Triangle Dining

Back on the ranch, I unwrap the package and Pho Far East has packaged the condiments (pickled carrot, daikon, cilantro, jalapeno) separately, nice touch! The sandwich has lots of grilled pork, some spread and two spears of cucumber. Coolio, because now I get to customize and bling out my banh mi but I jam as much as I can in there.

Bare banh mi from Pho Far East in Raleigh, NC Triangle Dining

The bread is warm and a bit crusty and the soft insides has soaked up juice from the pork. My first bite and yum, the Pho Far East is well-stuffed and has the tang of the veggies along with the sharp pop from the jalapeno, nice!

Cut banh mi from Pho Far East in Raleigh, NC Triangle Dining

And it’s a bigger sandwich at about 9″ with plenty of filling, similar to Mo-Te but more tasty. I finish both of them off which is probably not a good idea but who wants a cold banh mi? Given the price, I’d have to give the banh mi at Pho Far East a 9 out of 10 because it delivers size, taste and a decent value, a cut above Pho Vietnam, woohoo! If only they had roast chicken here…

Next up for Battle Banh Mi is Banh Mi Ha Long food truck! A newer option that’s only available on Sunday’s for lunch, they do a grilled pork, grilled chicken and combo banh mi for $5 a sammich.

Banh mi Ha Long food truck, Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

At 9″ long and good width, it’s a substantial looking banh mi but runs a bit short on meaty filling. But thankfully what’s in there is tasty with some char and caramelized meat! Add in a good balance of pickled carrot, cilantro and jalapeno and you get a spicy mouthful. Only improvements would be to add more spread, daikon and a bit more meat. But a very good banh mi! I’m giving it an 8 out of 10 right now…

Pho 9n9 pork banh mi in Durham- NC Triangle Dining

Next up on the banh mi list is the venerable, Pho 9n9. While it’s better known for its pho, Pho 9n9 does a pretty solid banh mi. About 9″ long and filled with slightly marinated grilled pork, cucumber, daikon, carrots, jalapeno and spread, I was surprised at how good Pho 9n9’s banh mi is. While a bit unconventional and pricey at $6, it’s a worthwhile sammich. For lunch they serve it with summer or egg rolls as a special for $8.99

So while there are a few more contenders to try in Battle Bahn Mi (Pho 919, Pho Super 9), I’d have to go with Pho Far East as having the best banh mi in the Triangle, Pho Vietnam in second and Mo-Te in third tied with Dalat and Taste Vietnamese rounding up the list. And I have to confess none of them came close to the banh mi I would get while living in the Bay area but what can you do? Although I have heard the Vietnamese food in Greensboro is really good, anyone up for a road trip?!

Dalat- Raleigh (7 out of 10 stars, bahn mi)

Raleigh, NC 27606

Pho Vietnam- Raleigh (8 out of 10 stars, banh mi)

1284 Buck Jones Road

Raleigh, NC 27606

Mo-Te- Raleigh (7 out of 10 stars, banh mi)

3901 Capital Boulevard #163

Raleigh, NC 27604

Taste Vietnamese- Morrisville (6 out of 10 stars, banh mi)

152 Morrisville Square Way

Morrisville, NC 27560

Pho Far East- Raleigh (9 out of 10 stars, banh mi)

4011 Capital Boulevard #133

Raleigh, NC 27604

Banh Mi Ha Long Food Truck- Raleigh (8 out of 10 stars, banh mi)

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1300 Buck Jones Road

Raleigh, NC 27606

Hours: 11am to 4pm on Sundays

Pho 9n9 (7 out of 10 stars, banh mi)

2945 S Miami Blvd #102,

Durham, NC 27703

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March 1, 2014 by Ron Wen 4 Comments

Pho Vietnam Brings Some Asian to the Raleigh-Cary Area

Front of Pho Vietnam, Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

I have to confess that outside of the food Holy Trinity of Italian-Chinese-Mexican, I’d have to say Vietnamese is my next, most favoritest food type. With the mix of Asian and French flavors, the cuisine is very similar to Chinese but tweaked a bit with some slightly different flavor profiles and spices. And it can be done in so many different ways: on bread (banh mi), on rice (com) and on noodles (bun). So when I heard that Pho Vietnam was opening up in the old Hot Point Cafe space on Buck Jones, I was pretty excited since that area is within my work-lunch range. After stalking it for a month or so, I finally see online that it’s open and the reviews are coming in. Zero will-power here, I had to stop in today for an inaugural lunch!

Pork and egg roll bun at Pho Vietnam, Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

The space here looks a lot different then what I remember from Hot Point outside of the patio area outside. Inside there’s more light, more white and and odd ordering set up. By the kitchen area there’s a cash register where you put in your order. No counter, just tell the man up front what you’d like! The menu here is sorta small for Vietnamese, about five pho’s, a handful of rice and bun dishes and some house specials. I ask the gentleman up front if they’ve ever had a restaurant before and he shakes his head no, so we’re talking about restaurant newbies. It looks like they’ve still got more work to do on the space but we are still here to eat! My friend orders up the grilled pork and egg roll bun so I decide to go different and do the beef pho (assorted cuts) and order a banh mi, side-snack. Don’t judge, I’m taking it home for dinner later! Or so I thought…

Beef pho at Pho Vietnam, Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

Pho Vietnam is the real VN deal, they’ve got holders at each table with sriracha, soup spoons and wooden chopsticks. But don’t fret if you’re not an expert with sticks, there are forks in the back if you can’t deal with those bad-boys. The place already is sorta busy with Vietnamese folks so I’m hopeful. They bring out a smallish plate of condiments (bean sprouts, jalapeno, basil and lime). A bit less than what I’d expect at my other VN favorites. My smallish bowl of pho comes in a red deep bowl and is flecked with a bit of oil and quite clear. Thin slices of beef are cooking in the broth, I squeeze some lime in, tear some basil leaves up and drop in some crunchy sprouts, yum! The noodles for this pho is a bit thicker and substantial, the broth here is decent but a bit under-spiced although I’m sure with some additions it’ll be fine. But overall I found this pho to be an acceptable bowl, but not particularly flavorful or inexpensive. The summer rolls I ordered to start were decent but the peanut sauce on the side was darker (hoisin) than usual and stronger than I like.

So I get back to the office and my overall thought is that I liked Pho Vietnam. It’s a decent VN pho shop but definitely a cut below Pho Far East and a bit more expensive. But you know what? I’m still glad to have it in the hood and within my lunching range cause I’ll be back. Sometimes you’re just in the pho-mood and this place will take care of your craving. And the banh mi? Well, I tore into that back at the office (yeah, I’m a pig) and it was solid. Needed a bit more meat and spread but fine for the $4 I paid. So here’s to Pho Vietnam bringing some more authentic Asian eats to W. Raleigh/Cary. While it could be better, it’s certainly good enough..

Pho Vietnam

1284 Buck Jones Road

Raleigh, NC 27606

Location on Google maps

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