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| - I was in downtown Phoenix by myself for a conference desperatly searching for a grocery store so I wouldn't have to eat out 3 times a day while I was here. I took the Light Rail to the last stop heading Eastward and ended up in Mesa just outside of a couple mini makks, one of which had a Safeway thank goodness! I was also starving so I wandered across the street to Subway. Before I walked into the familiar restaurant, I was struck by a sign just across the parking lot that said "50% off Pho". Pho is one of my all time favorite dishes so I HAD to go check it out! Even if it wasn't good, how could you go wrong with 3$ soup?
The restaurant itself is small and clean with a large screen TV behind the counter that was playing the Planet Earth series, as well as a cool built in fishtank below the counter. I was seated by the wall and given a large menu to browse. I went with the usual thing I have in Vietnamese restaurants: Iced coffee with condensed cream and Rare Beef with Brisket Pho.
The Pho arrived hot and fresh very quickly. The broth was BEAUTIFUL on its own, and even better with basil, bean sprouts, jalepenos and hotsauce! This was honestly one of the best bowls of Pho I have had ANYWHERE. EVER. And I eat a LOT of Pho. The iced coffee was also great, but the best part was the whole meal only cost $5.50 thanks to 50% Pho which I hope will last forever! Or at least as long as I am here!
Despite the 20 minute train ride, I WILL be returning to this restaurant. The service was wonderful, the food was amazing, and I dont know anywhere downtown I could walk away full but still feeling healthy for $5.50.
Check this place out if you are in the area!!
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