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| - Found this place quite by accident and happy to see another choice for Pho in Ajax. It was between 12 noon and 1pm and there was not another soul in the place. I understand Purple Bubble has been open for 2 months. There are a few tables, but I'm guessing their business is mostly takeout.
Ordered Shrimp Summer Rolls and Classic Pho to go. Shrimp in rolls did not smell fresh. I only ate one roll and saved the other for next day, which did not do the shrimp any good. Rolls come in one piece (not cut in half which would be usual) and tend to fall apart if you are not careful.
There was little depth of flavour to the Pho broth, which was disappointing. When one orders pho to go, the noodles, and meat are always on the side as are the bean sprouts and basil, with the broth separate, for mixing just before serving; this gives an opportunity to heat the broth first if you can, and not have the meat overcooked. This was the first time I have ever ordered takeout Pho where all of the meat had already been cooked.
There is a small covered "steam table" with about 8 different dishes available with combo options of 1 main, 1 side, or 1 main and 2 sides. "Mains" are noodles or rice.
Not sure I would return as I feel there are much better Pho options available in Ajax and Pickering: Red Kitchen, Pho Metro, and Pho Saigon.
Staff were very nice and accommodating, asking what sauces I wanted with the rolls and whether I wanted the bean sprouts (for the Pho) cooked (no!) and if I wanted basil (always!)
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