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| - This is the best Pho I've had in Las Vegas. In southern California, Pho restaurants are as common as McDonald's and Starbucks, and even those who grow up not being Vietnamese become addicted to Pho. Being from southern California, I had to find myself a great Pho restaurant when I moved to Vegas. I have tried practically every place between my house and Chinatown, and can say that Pho So 1 is the best I've had.
The flavor of the broth is what differentiates a great Pho from an average Pho. Meaty, spiced, aromatic, and palate-covering are the characteristics of a great Pho. Pho So 1 has all of this going on in their bowl of Pho. The broth is meaty and has aromatics even before adding the fresh herbs. The aromatics seem to come in the form of Star Anise, or Chinese Five Spice, or something of that nature. Whatever it is, it's great.
I like to tear up all my herbs, and add them in to stir them around to create a smell that will likely make you roll your eyes at how awesome it smells. You know that feeling you get when you smell the food your Grandma used to make? While nothing can truly compete with the smell of Grandma's Bagna Cauda, this aromatic smell of Pho is as close as it can get.
I usually get a Thai Iced Tea along with the Pho, maybe even some Spring Rolls. Both are very good, and I would highly suggest them.
Overall, Pho So 1 is a favorite of mine, and I can't wait to get my next bowl of Pho!
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