Pho Boat Vietnamese
Classic Vietnamese pho, banh mi, and vermicelli bowls. Broth simmered daily, generous portions, alcohol-free family restaurant.
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3 / 3One of Edmonton's original Vietnamese pho houses on 118 Ave. Rich beef broth, generous rice noodles, and the fresh herb plate that started it all.
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Consistently Top-Tier Noodle Soup Execution Finding a go-to Vietnamese spot can take a fair bit of searching, but this place easily sets the standard for quality broth and comfort food. The pho is awesome across the board, featuring a deeply complex, clear, and savory broth that hits all the right traditional spices without tasting greasy or artificial. It has quickly become my favorite spot after trying a few out here, standing head and shoulders above other nearby options in terms of consistency, ingredient quality, and rich, authentic flavor. Thoughtful Ingredients and Generous Portions Every component of the bowl shows a high attention to detail and kitchen care. Complex Broth Profile: The soup base is fragrant and rich, served boiling hot so that your meats and herbs cook to perfection right at the table. Tender Meat and Fresh Noodles: The cuts of meat remain tender rather than tough or chewy, and the rice noodles hold their structure nicely throughout the meal without turning mushy. Generous Herb Plate: Each order comes accompanied by a plentiful side plate of fresh basil, crisp bean sprouts, lime wedges, and sliced jalapeños to customize your bowl to your liking. Welcoming Service and Streamlined Dining The overall operational flow and front-of-house team make every visit convenient and stress-free. Fast Kitchen Pace: Food arrives at the table quickly after placing your order, making it an ideal destination for a quick weekday lunch or a relaxed dinner. Friendly Staff: The team is welcoming, keeping water glasses refilled and ensuring tables are wiped down promptly between guests. Clean Environment: The dining space is comfortable, tidy, and offers a pleasant, unpretentious backdrop for sharing a meal with friends or family. Final Thoughts and Recap Overall, this restaurant earns an enthusiastic five-star review for delivering incredible depth of flavor and high culinary standards. The realization that the pho is awesome makes it an easy recommendation, easily making it my favorite spot after trying a few out here in the surrounding area. Between the savory, slow-simmered broth, fresh toppings, and prompt service, it is a must-visit for anyone craving an outstanding bowl of soup.
Very generous portions of meat, especially the Pho House Special. Really clean and nice looking inside too - my kids kept commenting on the chandeliers. My family didn't like the flavors of the noodle soups as they are on the rich side and the chicken noodle soup had too much fish sauce, but the rice plate was okay. Note: if you get the plum soda, do not expect a soda xi muoi. It's more like a Mexican lemonade with a few dried plums.
Grilled Shrimp, Pork & EggRoll Vermicelli - Great. The pork and eggroll were delicious, but the grilled shrimps were tasteless. Also, I would have liked it better with more peanut topping. Iced Vietnamese Coffee - Excellent Chili sauce in a jar on each table - this is the STAR of my lunch there! Delicious!
This solid Vietnamese restaurant appears to be family-owned. We ordered Bun Bo Hue and vermicelli. The portions were generous, and we had enough leftovers for dinner. Bun Bo Hue $20- It was good but personally preference for more lemongrass. Grilled pork / egg roll vermicelli $18 - Fresh and tasty. Gorgeous modern decor. Clean and inviting!
AMAZING PHO!! Banh Mi was mid… fresh and tasty, but the meat could have been more tender. The rare steak in the Pho could have been a little better too, BUT, the broth was FANTASTIC!! I understand what goes into making pho broth, and these guys have it nailed down. So flavorful and “clean”. Absolute stunner. Staff was 10/10!!
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