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| - Pho is the superstar of Vietnamese cuisine, and banh mi is its loveable supporting actress. Often times com tam, or broken rice, is often overlooked. Well, at least I have been overlooking it because I had never even tried it until today. Honestly, I had always assumed it was a hard rice for some stupid reason. I guess I just thought that something soft couldn't be broken. (That sounds like a lyric from an 'awesome' 80s hair metal ballad.)
Well, you won't find any Scorpions at Bosa 1, but you will find plenty of broken rice, and I like these little grains. As I discovered, broken rice is teeny-grained, sticky white rice, and I guess it isn't rocket science, but it is literally the grains broken during processing and transport, i.e. the cheap stuff, but I still think it is the good stuff.
I went to Bosa today for an unofficial gathering of yelpers (UYE). The place is small and simple. The bathroom is in the kitchen, which is a good thing if you like to spy on what is happening back there. Everything happening back there appeared legit other than the toilet itself, which was having flushing issues. Just saying.
The server/owner/head chef was incredibly nice and informative. She explained that despite the giant pho sign out front, they did not have it today because they were missing one ingredient. Plus, she said it takes 6 hours to make, which means she would have to arrive at 3am. All of that made me pretty confident in the level of care that was going into the food. She isn't just going to throw something together and sling it in the microwave!
Fellow yelper Blair B ordered Nem Nuong Cuon, a healthy spring roll wrapped in soft rice paper with grilled pork. The owner explained that they came with (I think) a 16 ingredient peanut sauce. She assured us that 99.9% of everything is homemade, including what appeared to be a rotating selection of fresh, intriguing beverages. Impressive. The spring roll had what I would compare to a Taiwanese sausage on the inside, but despite the sausage, it tasted light and healthy, much unlike an egg roll.
I ordered a small plate that came with BBQ chicken and shrimp and a little salad of pickled vegetables (and the broken rice). What I enjoyed about my meal was the straightforward nature of the ingredients. The flavors were clean and simple, not overpowering or heavy.
I think I will definitely return. If you want an introduction to another side of Vietnamese cuisine, this is a very safe and friendly option, and remember, soft things can be broken. So take it easy on the hearts, but feel free to go to town on the rice!
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