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| - pho kim is one of my go-to spots for pho. what sets pho kim apart is their broth, full of rich flavour which has undoubtedly been slowly brewing since the wee hours of the morning. some pho restaurants are guilty of using packaged seasoning. how can you tell?
the measuring bar for me, when rating the quality of a bowl of pho is how thirsty i feel after the meal. if you feel the need to drink an excessive amount of water after your meal, you probably ate a bowl using packaged seasonings for the soup broth. you'd be surprised how many places do this.
i don't find this to be the case with pho kim. my usual is a mixture of the rare beef, beef tendon, tripe and meatballs - a wonderland of deliciousness with various delightful textures. when it's a hot day during the summer, i often also go for the Bun Thit Nuong - grilled pork, spring roll and vermicelli, which is fresh, light and tasty.
service is always prompt and attentive, when you need them to be. reasonably priced (for today - i remember when pho used to be $5 for an XL bowl back in the day) and conveniently located by 16th ave and center street. 4 stars from me, since i'm a regular.
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