Mike Chicago
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Another home run on Magazine St.
Walked here from home for lunch. The restaurant has a couple of outside tables on the porch. Inside....beautiful, clean decor. A couple of TV's were on, but it wasn't noisy here. Smiling, happy server came to the table. I ordered by number, because ....its easier than speaking Vietnamese, lol.
THE FOOD:
The #5... Gi Cun,
Fresh spring rolls w/fresh shrimp & pork. A very tasty, fresh bite for $4.95. The see- through wrap shows shrimp, but its cut so thin that you taste it as an afterthought to the greens and herbs. Did not taste pork. The peanut sauce was silky and lovely. A great appetizer.
The #54..Ph Chín
Beef soup w/brisket 7.25 (Sm) 8.25 (Lg).
I had the small size, which is plenty.
A plate of fresh basil, sprouts, jalapenos and lime is brought in prep for the pho.
The Pho is light, a little oily, and a lot of flavor. The vermicelli noodles are light. I added sprouts, basil, and jalapenos and let it steep a bit. Chopsticks for noodles and sprouts and brisket, one bite...delicious.
Light, flavorful, summer.
They also offer a Pho Challenge for $50. 2 lbs of meat and 2 lbs of noodles in a giant bowl with broth. Eat it in an hour, and YOU WIN!! Looks like fun.
I recommend this place, and will try other menu offerings.