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| - On a hot day, on a cold day. Pho is the Vietnamese version of Chicken Soup for the Soul. YES, we live in a climate where 75% of the year is over 90 degrees. But really there are few things as great as the healing properties of a good bowl of Pho.
My fiance and I have been coming here for years - and within the past year - they have really made some improvements. They've redecorated, and improved their patio furniture (yes, we've actually eaten Pho outside in the middle of summer!) They've even gotten new plates/bowls. Just when we thought they couldn't improve they did!
Tea Light Cafe is an amazing little Vietnamese restaurant located on the cusp of North Scottsdale and Phoenix. Location Location Location: Conveniently situated next to the Harkins Cine Capri and Buffalo Wild Wings at the Scottsdale 101 plaza - it is a high traffic area. Perfect to grab a bite before a movie - OR, if you are like my fiance and I, perfect to grab a few beers at BWW and then head to Tea Light Cafe for some REAL food.
For all the positives of the location comes anegative. The menu is a bit toned down and you're not going to find the ultra authentic foods here (no tripe or tendon!). North Scottsdale isn't quite ready for that. What you will find is a small menu with all of the essentials you need. A fantastic minimalist approach - offer a smaller menu but offer everything on the menu to the level of perfection.
Like clockwork the super friendly owners and employees know our order. Beef and Beefball Pho Noodle Soup for me, Vietnamese Pork and Vermicelli Noodles for my fiance, and of course an order of super fresh, light, cool spring rolls to start. Perfect to combat the heat. Oh - and a cup for ice tea - because they have some of the most amazing ice tea brews. Soo refreshing and flavorful you don't even need sugar!
if you decide to split the Pho I believe they charge you a split fee. But because we always order two entrees - they bring out a small bowl so my fiance and I can share (the portions are huge and there's no way I could finish a whole bowl). A wonderful, fresh, huge meal for about $20.00! And let me tell you - nothing beats a hangover like a huge bowl of Pho Noodle Soup (doused in Chili Paste and the Rooster of course!).
Although I've never had the Banh I have friends who have ordered it and loved it!
The one other thing I suggest is to eat at the restaurant. The food needs to be fresh and hot to really enjoy it.
Hot or cold temps - nothing's gonna come between me and my Pho!
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