Good Pho in Los Angeles and San Francisco
December 8, 2009 - By Bobby Solomon - Category: Food & Drinks
Yesterday afternoon I grabbed some pho with my good friends Brooke and Levi before they left on their mega-trip (which you can read about here). They ended up taking me to this place called Pho Cafe in Silverlake, a tiny restaurant tucked into a run down looking strip mall. But to my surprise the inside was absolutely beautiful and minimally beautiful as you can see in the photo above. The entire space was completely white with only tables, chairs and the amazing glass lights suspended over them.
The food itself was really delicious as well. I definitely don’t claim to be any kind of pho expert, but I think I’ve had some legit pho before. When Matt and I went to SF in August we went to this tiny place called Golden Star Vietnamese which was in the heart of Chinatown. I had pretty much the same thing at both places; soup with beef balls and pieces of beef and tripe with noodles and they were both amazing. If you’re in either LA or SF I highly suggest either or both of these.
Bobby
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If you've got something to say, keep it positive.I’ve eaten here quite a few times and it is SO good! Try their Ginger Tea, the pot they bring you is full of HUGE steeped slices of ginger. It’s a Pho-nom-nom-nom! ;)
overrated and overpriced. if you’re looking for really good pho, check out blossom downtown or the king of pho spots, golden deli in san gabriel.
I just moved to LA, and a friend took me to this Pho last week. I was so amazed how good it was, busy and NO SIGN on the front at all. I have been on the hunt for good Pho, and this place is definitely it.
@Fowler – It was $8, how is that overpriced? I’ll be sure to check out Blossom, though.
Hmmmm that place is yum. I was there last week and Zack DeLa Rocha sat down next to me.
my favorite place on earth. (okay, well one of them!) i eat here way too many times to admit…
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8 bucks for pho is pretty expensive. Pho is normally from 5 to 6 bucks for a bowl. I know it doesn’t seem like much, but getting better quality for 5 bucks as opposed to 8 bucks at Pho Cafe is so much better. Not to mention I grew up on 5 dollar bowls and I’m a poor college student, 3 bucks makes a difference.
If you ever venture up to Toronto make sure to check out Hanoi 3 Seasons, it’s my favourite restaurant on the planet! Best veggi pho ever! And all their other dishes are amazing, we go at least once or twice a week.
not overpriced considering the vibe of the place. If you feel like venturing into korea or thai town, paying for the extra gas… and then eating a questionable bowl at a B or C rated place… decorated with ceramic cats and questionable grime in every corner… then yeah… the pho place in silverlake is overpriced.
You may be thinking, “but it’s about the legit experience of going to a place in korea town”… that’s cute. do it… if you live in silverlake… the pho cafe is rad.