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| - Down to pho? I hope that the morning after a long night out, your answer will be a resounding "Yes!"
If you don't know what you're looking for, it's easy to miss both the front and back entrance to this joint in the mini-mini-mall that sprouts like a self-assured weed amidst the surrounding warehouses. But one look around at the other Asian eateries crammed into the building is enough to confirm that you have indeed found the right place.
Superior Pho's two dining rooms are always circulating an endless stream of families, friends, and new acquaintances looking for a hearty bowl of Vietnamese soup noodles. The menu looks long, but is quite cleanly divided into categories that you'd expect at a Vietnamese restaurant. Plus the added bonus of slushy bubble tea drinks. Keep the ticket stub your waiter leaves on the table! You'll need it to pay.
First timers, you know what you came for, so skip ahead to the Pho section. I've tried the small size Ph tái chín (#3), which includes brisket and eye round steak. I was skeptical when I didn't see the trademark green lacquer chopsticks in the utensil holder, and our waiter didn't bring out the small sauce dishes until we asked later, but this noodle soup gets a grade A. For the true native, the soup would probably only get a passing grade since it's not as aromatic and basil-y as I'm accustomed to, but I like my broth with a more meat flavor. The noodles are just thick and chewy enough to satisfy with every bite, and the beef was a nice, tender complement. I paired my pho with a Mango Bubble Tea. Wonderful choice, if I do say so myself! After tasting the Lychee (pronounced LEE-chee, not LIE-chi as our waiter repeated to our horrified gazes) Bubble Tea as well, I'm 80% convinced their other flavors are well worth your money as well. As I mentioned before, it's more of a slushy consistency than a liquid, but this doesn't impact the texture of the tapioca balls or real fruit flavor at all. Bottom line, just get it. :)
On subsequent trips I tried the Tamarind Noodle Soup, Gi cun (Summer Rolls w/ Shrimp) and Bì cun (Summer Rolls w/ Shredded Pork). These are both LARGE rolls wrapped in clear, squishy rice paper (and hence different from their spring roll counter parts, which are fried). One per person may be enough of an appetizer if they come out at the same time as your entree. I personally liked the Summer Rolls with Pork better, and my friends and I agree it pairs better with the peanut sauce rather than fish sauce. The Tamarind is a tart, sour soup that's great for detoxing (yet still surprisingly filling), but I'd stick with the Pho if you can eat meat.
When you're done and feel like you can move again, bring your ticket stub to the cashier and pay - separately or together. Leave with a happy stomach.
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