#pho84

Pho 84 always appears on best of lists for pho in the bay area, which is how I originally found out about it.  I returned to Pho 84 after finding it closed on my first visit and ordered a “small” of their signature pho (#1 Pho Bo), which has sliced steak, flank, meatballs, and beef tendon.  The meat was dry, and the soup had a surprising lack of flavor - none of the spiced ginger and anise flavor or pungent splash of fish sauce that I expect in a decent bowl of pho was to be found here.  Their Thai iced tea was also a bit too sweet, and the balance of milk to tea was off.  I would definitely take the vegan pho at Golden Lotus over this any day.

2.0 / 5.0