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| - Alright so, I had previously said that Khai Hoan in Tempe gets my vote for best pho in the valley, but having dined at the newly expanded Pho Thanh more than once now, I'll argue that there is room at the top for more than one champion.
First off, Pho Thanh has the BEST broth in the valley. There's no contest--I don't know how they do it, but they nail it every time.
Yesterday we started with some spring rolls and cafe sua da. Then, I think I ordered a 114? It had all the usual suspects: tender filet mignon, beef brisket, tripe, tendon, meatballs, plus all your typical add-ins as well. Since there were two of us we got an ample platter with plenty of FRESH jalapenos, sliced lime, bean sprouts, cilantro, basil, and even lemongrass! I am salivating right now remembering this bowl and how GREAT it was. The service was friendly and immediate, and they didn't hound us when we were done (you have to go up to the counter and tell them your table number to pay).
There was plenty of things the other patrons were eating that I need to checkout, primarily the young coconuts everyone was drinking (and eating). I also have never had the pleasure of trying pennywort, and Pho Thanh has it bubbling away on the counter.
I can't recommend Pho Thanh enough if you're into Vietnamese cuisine. If they don't get Best of Phoenix next year, then the people running the New Times are shitheads.
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