Pho 37
(Capstan Way)
Last visit 2/12/2019
For the last few years, we had considered Banh Mi Tres Bon the best local Pho place. Pho 37 has changed that.
The traditional fried spring rolls are very good; great presentation. Taste identical to Banh mi Tres Bon (that's a good thing).
But the traditional beef w/ meatballs Pho was a revelation: sweet, savoury in a rich and delightfully fragrant way. It's very telling that this was the only time my wife didn't try to add seasoning to her noodles; perfect as is. This is the new standard in town; so much so that we can't even imagine going back to Pho Hoa for their traditional pho (their coconut broth beef saté pho and their fancy drinks are still worth going back for, but I digress).
Speaking of which, Pho 37 also has a peanut sate pho (I tried beef, but you can also order it with chicken, or vegetarian & tofu). Again, this has their signature sweetness, but with a kick; very much like the Vietnamese version of tan tan. Again, richest most intese pho broth in town (wife found it spicy. I couldn't taste the spiciness, but could feel the heat afterwards)
Alas no fancy drinks, no macaroons or French pastries. But we have to return to try everything else!
Recommended: every thing we ordered.
Avoid: nothing. Good service; they even accept credit cards here.
4.75 stars, 9.4/10. The new king in town.
Photos by Michelle W.
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