I really liked the brisket pho I ordered here. It was sooo good.
Quite honestly, I don't know much about pho. I've had it once or twice before. It seems to be hearty noodle soup with rich broth that can be kicked up a few notches with bean spouts (for added crunch), fresh basil, hoisin and sriracha.
I love the fact that I have some measure of control over how spicy I can make it or how what I add can affect the taste. Maybe I just like the process.
unPhogettable is a corny name. I had solicited advise from my friends on FB on where to get good pho. Khai Hoan was the definite consensus but it was closed that day. unPhogettable was next.
Located in the Mekong Plaza, I did get the sense that it should be decent. It's surrounded by other asian restaurants and an asian supermarket. It wouldn't reflect well on the business if it wasn't good.
From the get-go, the service was friendly and fast. I'm assuming it was the owner who stopped and talked with us but she was super friendly and helpful. We ordered spring rolls (with pork and shrimp) served with peanut sauce, hot tea, vietnamese coffee and two bowls of pho (one brisket and the other veggie).
Everything came fast and was delicious. The peanut sauce that accompanied the spring rolls was soo good. I loved the pho. It was tasty and hot. Having added everything provided to me, it made the soup even better.
Like I said, I'm no pho connoissuer but this pho was really good to me. All together I think it ran us $25. Can't wait to go back.