I came in on a whim on the way to Panera. The words 'PHO' emblazoned on their window caught my eye and I could have sworn there was a pizza place here last time I remembered seeing it. But my hankering for pho overcame my craving for bagels and without any record to be found via Yelp or Foursquare I went in.
The interior is simple and a little spartan, but it's fine for a little university eatery. Some decorations wouldn't hurt though.
I knew what I wanted coming in. A bowl of beef pho. The decision was a simple one, the only have one option for the different types of meat pho and one size. I wasn't disappointed by the lack of options though. The portion was generous and came out piping hot.
The broth was solid, with a nice round taste and slightly sweet ping. I added some sriracha due to my love for some kick. No hoisin needed for me!
The noodles were good. Hard to get those wrong.
Now we get to the meat. Generous amount of meat slices, brisket, and meatball halves. The slices themselves were a little well done, but the taste was still good.
All in all, I'd have a hard to choosing between Bangkok Thai and here for a good bowl of pho. Guess I'll have to take turns!