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| - This is my new "go to spot" for amazing Asian cuisine in Cleveland. I normally go with the Tom Yum soup, which is the best I have ever had and the Vietnamese Noodle Soup. Last night I deviated (just a little) and got the Pho and was not disappointed. I also highly recommend the vegetarian Banh Mi, which is normally a pork sandwich, but they do a really nice job turning it into a vegetarian delight on the best-tasting bread I have ever eaten. Finish this sandwich off with a side of Sweet Potato Tempura Fries and you won't be disappointed.
The one thing about Bac that sets it apart from any other Asian restaurant in Cleveland is the amazing selection of craft beers specially ordered by Chris who works behind the bar. Over the winter, they had Cleveland's own Christmas Ale on tap, but they also had many other craft winter ales to choose from if you are over the Great Lakes Christmas Ale fad. They are currently serving the Dogfish Head Midas Touch, which is my new favorite beer. This beer is not something you would expect to drink while eating Pho, but you really should because the cinnamon flavor from the broth and the honey flavor from the beer go perfectly together. Normally I don't like sweet things, but this experience may have changed that. They do have all of the normal domestic beers if you aren't feeling adventurous, but I really do recommend you try a beer off of their seasonal menu, or any of the other craft beers from the regular menu.
I can't say enough good things about this place. Bac is an amazing cook, but he also makes you feel at home when he comes out to check on your order or just to say hi. It is such a pleasurable experience to eat (and drink) here. If you can make it in before 7p.m. for the happy hour, it is definitely worth it!
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