I really like pho. In fact, I’m craving it right now and hopefully I’ll be eating a big bowl of pho for dinner in Chinatown this Friday :D. It’s been one hectic month, but I am back (again) to work on this baby. And oh so many food adventures to catch up on.
When in Chinatown and not craving, well, Chinese, my next favorite comfort food to turn to is this very popular Vietnamese dish. There are several Vietnamese restaurant options on Baxter St, but I tend to frequent Nha Trang for their pho. I’ve had their spring rolls too, but no matter how often i try them, I’m just not a fan. But hello pho dac biet. The waiter is always quick to bring out the big bowl of piping hot soup filled with rice noodles, beef eye round, tendon, and thin slivers of pink beef brisket that slowly cooks and browns in the soup. (I suspect they have everything prepared already and just throw them into the big bowl of hot broth).
The bowl of noodles comes with bean sprouts and lie on the side, and I like to put in the bean sprouts immediately to soften them up a little. Squeezing the lime juice into the broth adds the perfect hint of sourness. One big bowl usually fills me right up, but you can always order a bigger bowl or more meat on the side. You can adjust the tenderness of your beef brisket by taking them out of the hot soup to stop the cooking process. Pho is a quick, casual, delicious meal, and the best part? It doesn’t break the bank. My bowl of pho dac biet is currently $5.75. I really can’t wait for Friday to come. :3
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