Two years ago I posted my initial review of Pho King, and although we've returned many times, this is my annual update. Above and below, grilled shrimp & pork with rice.
Fresh Spring Rolls.
Wide Noodles with bacon, pork on the bone & shrimp, served with lots of greens. Note that I chose fresh-squeezed OJ, an ideal beverage with this meal if not getting spirits or caffeine.
That's without a doubt the best Vietnamese iced coffee I've ever tasted.
Robin had heard good things about Pho King, so we checked it out. The place was packed, we had to wait a bit, which was fine. It was a lovely day out. Normally we would have just had a couple of entrees, but when I saw Roast Quail on the menu, I had to have it. Dry rub of Five Spice Powder, perfectly roasted. Made me nostalgic for El Tacos Rico, my favorite Mexican food in Austin, which is no more--they used to serve Enchiladas Quilota--Quail enchiladas, which were utterly divine, as were these.
We each had one. Oh yeah, also it came with some pickled cabbage and carrots. Funny thing, that, because the El Tacos Rico Quail Enchiladas *also* came with white cabbage & carrots, though raw and sliced thinly, along with radish and jalapenos & some cotija cheese. Cuisine of this caliber stays with you, and only the best cuisine will make you think of past culinary masterpieces you've had.
The #17, the Crab, Pork Blood Cubes, Quail Egg, Tofu, Fish Ball, Tomato-based noodle soup. Apparently one of their signature dishes. Mainly the broth tasted of crab, garlic and tomato. The Holy Thai Basil and Jalapenos added to this really rounded things out--and those weren't no wimpy jalapenos, no sirree!
Bliss!
The Quail eggs beckon.
Come to Papi Chulo. Oh yeah, also they had some killer chili sauce at the table that was divine, the best ever.
Robin ordered this chicken noodle soup which doesn't look like much, but it was deeply soulful and delicious. Tasted like Five Spice Powder. Damn, do these folks at this restaurant *know how to cook*!
Pho King
(510) 444-0448
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