Jenny O.
Yelp
I've eaten at most of the Vietnamese places in Mandeville and Covington, and Pho Cong is the best, hands down.
I was really surprised at how bland and expensive the other local pho places were. I gave up on pho on the Northshore until this place opened.
The key to a success pho is in the broth. Pho Cong's broth is heavenly, with the right amount of spices steeped in; they don't hold back. In addition to their heavenly broth, they also make other Vietnamese staples extremely well. The fried tofu appetizer is a welcome change to the usual spring rolls or dumplings. In addition to pho, they also serve banh mi sandwiches. The key to success in the banh mi is the bread and this one does not disappoint. If you're feeling extra gluttonous, they offer a pho and banh mi lunch combo. It's a lot of food and I couldn't put down that many carbs in one sitting, but I'm sure others appreciate it.
Because of their dual pho and banh mi offerings, their menu is fairly limited, without 50+ permutations of beef pho combinations. I appreciate the simplicity when I'm pressed for time during a weekday lunch.
Lastly, service is superb. I've walked in within minutes to spare to closing time and they've always served me with a smile and no huffing and puffing. They're fast during the lunch hours and attentive to needs.
But wait, there's more! They sell Dong Phuong king cakes during the Carnival season on a first come, first serve basis. What more can you ask for?