Today was a bit chilly when it almost hit lunch time so my co-workers and I decided we needed a big bowl of hot soup that can warm our souls. What better way to satisfy that quench for heat then a big bowl of Pho!
We made our way over to Pho Hoai and as I haven't been there before I definitely made sure I was coming today as I've missed out on other days going there. Pho Hoai is situated inside a strip mall in Chinatown. You can sit inside the restaurant and they have a few tables outside the restaurant as well.
I would recommend coming here like any other place downtown around 11:30AM - 11:45AM. If you plan coming after 11:45AM (like we did) you should expect to be waiting anywhere from 10-20 minutes for a table depending on who sat first and how long it takes them to finish their meals.
What I really like about this place is their efficiency, there are quite a few people working here on the lunch hour and as soon as people stand up to leave, they have busers coming to take away the dishes and wipe down the table ready for the next occupants.
If you read my Pho reviews you know I only and always get the Pho Tai Bo Vien whether it is on the menu or not (usually it will either list Pho Tai OR Pho Bo Vien but not both as a combination).
Boy, was I ever delighted to dip my soup spoon in that broth and have a taste because it was delicious. It's the kind of broth that has the perfect balance of color and taste, where one does not overwhelm the other and you can enjoy the broth right to the bottom of the bowl.
Pho Hoai being so close to work (3-4 block walk) I will be definitely coming here more often (earlier of course) for my Pho, pho sure. Get it? Toodles.