#pho1

So I guess we’re at a point now where pho places name themselves in a way similar to plumbers used to do to guarantee showing up first in the phone book. Let me recommend “AAA Pho” or “Pro Pho” for the next time you’re opening a restaurant.

Pho #1 is newly opened right next to Bon Chon Chicken (clever plot to suck in the people sick of waiting in line for fried Korean chicken, I’m sure). There used to be a soul food place in this exact spot, which sported the strange sign “We still serve pizza!”. I never got a chance to try it. Probably for the best, but who knows.

I went for the classic beef broth pho with rare beef, brisket and meat balls. There’s not a whole lot to say about the execution -- it’s served in the exact same way as every other pho place. The magic is really in the broth though and comparing to the closest competition I’d say Pho Wagon is better, thanks to a beefier tasting soup, but when going up against Pho Nam up the street it’s a tight race for who’s tastier. The menu has some interesting looking options, so it seems worth coming back to try more things. More pho choices close to home is never a bad thing.

/ Per

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