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Tonight we met an amazing family who runs a little bistro west of Cleveland. They’re passionate about the food they make and talked with us for a long time. All kinds of food - home made naan, Buffalo meatballs, and (of all things) Pho! I love Pho and used to eat a ton of it but haven’t had it since we moved here.
To be fair, I haven’t really looked for it and Hooterville isn’t where you’re likely to find it. This place is in a first ring suburb of Cleveland where the food scene appears to be hopping! It’s not far, really, but it’s not down the street either.
It’s really good Pho, too. The lady who makes it told us she tried it once and became obsessed with it. She played with recipes on YouTube and had accomplished Vietnamese chefs help her get it right. Whatever she did works - it’s excellent!
Not easy to make, either. It takes several days. She took a long time to explain to me how to reheat it when I got home. (We’d already eaten and I couldn’t eat it fresh). No microwave! Makes the meat tough. Strain off the broth, heat to boiling and pour it back. I sampled some broth when we got home - this lady knows her Pho! I’m stoked!
Have you tried Pho? Do you like it?
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Love it. Get it everytime I visit family in Seattle
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Yep. Pho and Ramen both. Great stuff.
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Always on the lookout for the tastiest Pho broth! Going off-menu, MrsTuner usually orders a side of steamed veggies to add...
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@Steve-Miller said in Pho!:
Have you tried Pho? Do you like it?
I haven't tried it, but now I want to. I Googled "Pho near me" and found a number of Vietnamese and Thai restaurants not far away. The closest is a Thai restaurant that I've eaten in but don't visit anymore because of the number of health department citations. Another Thai restaurant is just a few miles away and I think I may try it. Another option is a Vietnamese restaurant at about the same distance in the opposite direction.
Any advice on whether one or the other might be preferred and what variety of Pho I should try first? Also, are there decisions about how spicy to order it?
Big Al
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Pho is Vietnamese, so I think you’d be better off at a Vietnamese restaurant, rather than a Thai restaurant that’s adding things to cover more Asian bases.
I love pho. Beef rather than chicken. But my favorite thing at a pho restaurant is Bún bò Huế, another noodle soup that’s kind of spicy.
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@Steve-Miller what's the name of the place? We haven't been to the Cleveland area in a while, but we'd love to try it if we're up that way.
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I love the combination of flavors and textures. The broth is delicious in itself, but there are add-ins like bean sprouts, cilantro, basil, sliced onions, sauce, and lime wedges that really put it over the top.
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@DeweyLOU “Gourmet Java Bistro and Dessert Shop”. It’s certainly more than that.
Ricky River, OH.
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Became enraged for no reason after having pho years ago. Tried it again recently, not yummy, but no rage.
Must I go to Cleveland to phind pho happiness? -
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After searching for "pho near me", I found a Vietnamese restaurant not far away.
Last night, I got their beef pho as a take-out meal and was delighted. It came as a bowl with plenty of noodles, bean sprouts, and other ingredients including the slices of beef, a small container of what seemed to be a hot chili paste to be added as desired, and some of the freshest, tastiest basil I've ever gotten, together with a container of broth to be combined with the bowl.
It made an excellent meal.
Big Al
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I'd bet that was Thai basil, which is just wonderful stuff.
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Glad you liked it!
