I consider myself an aPHOcianado and this place is great! The menu is extensive and there is something for everyone who enjoys Asian dining. The place is a ZOO between 1130am and 130pm so if you have a flexible schedule get there off-peak to avoid waiting in line. The place is HUGE in terms of Pho retaurants, but still gets a line. The broth is fine, but I will say that I find it a little weak in flavor. I have had pho that I enjoyed more at other places. Lucky for me I also enjoy countless other dished they do a great job on, so I just get something else. I have had the special spicy Bun soup (minus the pork blood) and it was tasty. I draw the line at beef tendon which I LOVE! Sorry tripe and pork blood, but you will remain on my if-i-were-starving-to-death-on-a-life-raft-desert-island-mountain-top-last-resort-before-eating-another-person list.
With all Pho places, be sure to check the hours. They tend to take a weekday off and often close early like before 9pm. This place is closed tuesdays and always closes at 830pm. However, they open at 830am so it's not unlike me to head over for some Vietnamese chow for breakfast!
The owners also run the asian market a few doors down which is also huge and sells tons of great asian products and cheap fresh produce, so open your mind away from Safeway and check it out. They have like 150 different brands of soy sauces as well as a million other amazing treats and funky products, so I always have a boo in there after I eat.
If ever I want actual Pho soup, I head over to their competition at Da Vang on 19th Ave south of Camelback.. Awesome broth!
Is Pho Thanh my new regular spot?
Pho Sho'!!