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| - I dedicate this review to my mama...cause she told me to come eat here with her.
This restaurant was formally made over by another owner I forget the name of the previous restaurant but like I always tell people; there is a difference in Pho. People can tell these differences and if you have a nice establishment but crappy Pho the people are not going to show up to eat.
Fast Forward to Pho 26.
The very first thing I like about this place is the fact that it's on 17th Avenue SE. Like I've said previously, 17th Avenue SE is the PHO AVENUE. We all know I love going to Binh Minh for my Pho and what do you know? Two of the people who formally worked there have taken over this restaurant! That means I get the same great service I used to get at Binh Minh... at Pho 26 - BAZINGA!
From the outside of Pho 26, looking at the surrounding neighbourhood, it looks kind of dirty BUT I guarentee if you step inside you will LOVE the decor. They have hanging lanterns, huge posters of herbs and food on the wall, the chairs and tables are nice, the layout and set up is awesome -- THIS PLACE IS HUGE. The original owners were trying to set up the restaurant to cater to Weddings as well (what were they thinking?!?!).
OK. Now back to the food..what we ordered:
- Cha Gio (2pcs) aka Spring Rolls
Honestly, I hate to be bias about Spring Rolls but these skinny long rolls that don't have that much meat, too much carrots and not enough this or that kills me. Why can't a restaurant just make REAL spring rolls?! People love em, you make a killing off of them so just do it properly!
- Pho Tai Bo Vien (My controlled substance dish for taste testing) aka Beef with Beef Ball Noodle Soup.
Not too shabby my Yelpers, not too shabby at all. I don't mind the broth here at all because it wasn't too rich or too bland. It was ALMOST in the middle where I love the balance of the flavour in my bowl. Like usual I don't like my beef scrunched up, flat and wide slices and the beef balls were good too. I've been back 3-4 times already to have my weekend fix.
- Mi Dit Tiem aka BBQ Duck Egg Noodle Soup
Took a few sips of my Mama's broth and I was delighted to taste that the broth wasn't salty at all. I usually find eating this at other restaurants and even at home sometimes that the broth can get really salty, maybe from the BBQ Duck. The Duck itself was delicious, BBQ'd just the right amount, lots of meat and not much fat or bones.
- Cafe Sua Da (My controlled substance drink for taste testing) Vietnamese Iced Condense Milk Coffee
Very much reminds me of the same tasting coffee I usually get at Binh Minh - go figure. I can't complain about their coffee at all it tastes good!
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