While most would argue that no pho experience is complete without trying the most popular and classic round steak pho, I feel that a restaurant that can find space on their menu for a rich and flavorful vegetable-based soup is far more rare and just as appetizing. We were barely a few bites into our sizzling pancake when our main course appeared: a rice plate of grilled jumbo prawns and onion beef served with crispy egg rolls and a side salad ($13.25), and a bowl of vegetarian pho ($10.75) loaded with fresh vegetables and tofu. The dipping sauce, which was far too fishy and not tangy enough for my palate, was also a letdown. While the portion size was huge and the pancake did come out piping hot, the bland flavor and somewhat chewy texture of the pancake was disappointing. Made with rice flour, coconut milk and a touch of turmeric powder, these thinly fried pancakes are stuffed with bean sprouts and shrimp and served next to fresh herbs, crunchy lettuce leaves, a heaping helping of julienned carrots and slices of radish. Nonetheless, they were tasty and fresh.Īlongside the spring rolls, we also ordered sizzling crepes, or bánh xèo ($11)-a must-eat appetizer at any Vietnamese restaurant.
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While the pork and shrimp rolls were stuffed full with meat, the vegetarian rolls felt a little sparse as they didn’t come with tofu or another type of veggie-friendly protein. Served alongside a flavorful and rich peanut sauce, both were made to order and stuffed with the usual suspects: lettuce, veggies, mint leaves and vermicelli noodles. We started simple, with an order of vegetarian and pork and shrimp spring rolls ($6 each). We were seated promptly and given menus with the usual extensive array of appetizers, rice plates, vermicelli bowls and, of course, noodle soups. I was greeted by an impressive and welcoming arrangement of orchids and floral bouquets alongside the eatery’s front desk. I headed to Pho 24-opened in December 2018-to find a neatly decorated space. I recently spent a cold and drizzly Saturday schlepping around Oakridge, and I was drawn to the soul-soothing promise of a hot, tangy bowl of pho. Vietnamese newcomer Pho 24, located a stone’s throw from Oakridge Mall, is one of the latest contenders in this arena. Southeast Asian flavors have an outsized influence on the growing San Jose culinary scene. Home to the second largest Vietnamese population outside of the motherland, Santa Clara County is brimming with restaurants serving up brothy, beefy noodle bowls. We South Bay denizens are no strangers to pho.
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