Nataly N.
Yelp
People working along West Market Street will be happy to know that they have yet another great lunch (or dinner) option in the Rittenhouse area!
I was a bit skeptical before Pho Street opened because other newly-opened Vietnamese/Asian places in the area have been pretty lackluster. However, after trying some of the food here, I'm happy to say that this place nails it in terms of value and flavors! (I heard Vietnamese coming from the back of the kitchen - always a good sign.)
Although I usually test new Vietnamese places by trying their pho, I decided to switch things up this time and try one of their broken rice platters. I went with the Vietnam Special broken rice platter, which came with a slice of grilled pork, grilled shrimp, Vietnamese quiche, shredded pork, rice, and some veggies. While $11 is a bit higher than what you might find on Washington Ave, (we are not on Washington Ave and) the portion was very generous and everything was fresh.
The pork and shrimp tasted fresh off the grill and were both nicely marinated. They had a nice char while still remaining tender/juicy on the inside. The quiche had plenty of pork in it, and the rice was freshly cooked (warm, aromatic, with a nice bounce to it). The lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and pickled carrots that came on the side were fresh and added a nice touch. They also did great on the sauces - which can be found on a side counter near food pick-up.
The restaurant is clean, bright, and spacious. Food is ordered via touch screens and then picked up at the counter when they call your number. Service was also nice and the booth seating was comfortable. Overall, it might be a bit pricey to eat here every day, but, all things considered, it's still a good value.