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| - Pho is a very good way to get introduced to Vietnamese food, and I'm glad Superior Pho could provide that in the simplest and tastiest way possible. Tucked away in a shady neighborhood on the east side makes this place a gem. Even better that it is located inside a really confusing building. From Superior you think you are walking right into Superior Pho, only to be greeted by an obscure cosmetics shop and an open dining room. I'm sure whatever that place was gets so bummed that people aren't looking for them, but somewhere else in the building. Oh well, whatever.
There are a few other restaurants crammed into this building, but Superior Pho is in the back and provides plenty of dining room. Easiest access is to park in the back parking lot and walk in. Can't miss it...well, you can if you don't pay attention.
The menu is simple, just pick out the letter and number and pick small or large if you want Pho. All with different meat variations, but all the same in price. I chose the #3 and added some shrimp. It really doesn't take long at all to make its way out to you. When it does it a huge serving and hot and steamy served with a plate of beansprouts, lime, and other things I don't care for. Hoisin and Sriracha to. Odd spoons and chopsticks make eating pho quite intriguing. I stuck it out, and opted not to get a fork as it takes away from the experience.
Whatever meat was in my number three was tender and thin and oh so good, and the shrimp was a great addition despite the extra $4. Noodles were cooked just right and complimented well the the broth and green onion.
My gal pal got bubble tea with her Pho, and I didn't care for it at all. Not that it didn't taste bad, I just didn't care for the confusing texture of the bubbles. She was also a first time Pho eater and received it well. Fried rice looked awesome, but I despise bean sprouts enough to not bother with any dish that has them mixed in. Maybe I'll try it next time if they can leave them out.
I..we...were super glad this was recommended to us and bothered to make the journey out to the hood. Service could have been more attentive, but definitely the Superior Pho itself made me a fan and will keep me coming back.
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