Yeah yeah... This place is old as dirt and reviewed about a million times. We all know about their banh mi and how loved it is in this city. But do we know much about their pho? I guess people do but I'm gonna stick my dick in it anyways and stir the pot a little. Most importantly before I do that stunt, let's let it cool off a little first. A scorched wiener does no one any good...
Pho with meatballs only. Most pho joints are real fucking chintzy with the Vietnamese meatballs, if you pay extra they usually give you like 2 balls cut in half each but here they actually give you a good amount. I love these things, they are so good and firmer than the traditional Asian meatballs... But the one with the little chunks of tendon in them are the real prized ones and hard to find. The broth is about the same as usual, not the best by any means but it works. I mean their pho are so friggin cheap, who gives a shit. Shut up and stuff your fat face.
Grilled pork banh mi. The classic. Is it still the best or one of the best? Yes and no. Consistency is the issue here but the ingredients are still quality. When they're are slammed with 8000 banh mi orders, the old hags in the back just can't keep up and the meat to veg ratio gets neglected. The baguette is still top notch but recently noticed they were smaller. Hmmm.
What I don't like about their pho selection is that there isn't a garbage plate one... You know, the bowl with every undesirable innards, the pho dac biet. The tendon, tripe and all the other disgusting goodies are the best part of a real pho... Well, in my little world it is but what do I know. This is the closes version of that, no tendon or brisket, the tripe was weak and too little offered.
Still one of the best dumps in Atlanta to get a crave-worthy banh mi but that's about it. Their pho is decent enough to accompany a few banh mi's but eaten alone, forgetaboutit.
2 Stars.
5150 Buford Highway Northeast
Doraville, GA 30340
(770) 936-0605
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