Pho is a staple in Vietnamese cuisine and culture. Pho is a soup that has either a beef or chicken flavored broth. The broth is prepared by boiling beef or chicken bones for hours along with spices such as ginger, cloves, star anise, cinnamon and cardamom. Bean sprouts, fresh limes, thai basil, mint, hoison sauce, chili sauce (sriracha) and fish sauce are usually always an accompaniment.
The Pho that I ordered at Thanh Da came served with slices of rare beef and beef tripe. There are many other pieces of meat that can be served in the broth like flank, brisket, tendon..etc.
I also ordered another fave…the summer roll. So fresh and light, it is the perfect starter to your pho dinner. Rice paper wrapped around pork slices, cooked shrimp, rice noodles, fresh herbs, and fresh vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers and scallions. The rolls are traditionally served with a peanut sauce.
Having had both of these dishes before I had to try something new, that’s where I got the durian shake idea. I have had durian once before while backpacking through Southeast Asia and I thought it was one of the strangest things I have put into my mouth. I wont lie, when I got the shake I was a little hesitant..but after summoning up the courage I went for it…um….UNBELIEVABLE!!! So refreshing, tasty and flavorful! I guess since I didn’t have to deal with the texture of the raw fruit the flavor really came through and I loved it! It was the perfect ending to my Vietnamese meal. For anyone who has never had pho or summer rolls..please do so and for those who have not had durian shakes do it now!
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