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| - Came here in search for a durian frozen beverage, but found out that Pho Dam stopped offering durian shakes about three months ago. PD now offers three flavors, all made from fresh fruit: mango, soursop, and strawberry. I chose mango and soursop. Since these are made fresh-to-order, there was a bit of a wait. For those with allergies, you may want to inquire about how to avoid cross-contamination, since I am not sure if Pho Dam has more than one food processor/machine to make these shakes. (I'm allergic to strawberries, and the thought about cross-contamination occurred to me as she was making these shakes, and I decided to hope for the best.)
Mom and I found the soursop to be too sweet. If I didn't have the mango to make comparisons with, then I would say the soursop is OK, if a bit too simple/monotonal, but between the two, I'd just order the mango! It definitely tasted fresh, and made of real, delicious mangoes, and not just ice, sugar, and mango flavoring.
I didn't ask, but I'm assuming these were served in 12 oz. plastic glasses, based on the size. Each were just under $5, tax included.
I'd return for more mango shakes. Pho Dam, please bring back durian, and how about offering more varieties, such as cantaloupe and raspberry? Perhaps on a rotating, seasonal schedule?
Oh, how I wish I weren't allergic to strawberry and avocado...
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