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A Delicious Bowl of Pho
2019-03-29 2640 views
After a doctor's visit on Monday, my grandma wanted to have some pho for afternoon tea.  I decided to check out Pho Le since it's located in WTC More, where there is easy wheelchair access.We got to Pho Le around 5:30, and there was no wait.  The servers gave us a table right by the windows where we had an excellent view of the harbor.   The servers also gave us the condiments for pho when she sat us at the table.Along with the fresh herbs, lime, and bean sprouts, other condiments, chopsticks, a
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After a doctor's visit on Monday, my grandma wanted to have some pho for afternoon tea.  I decided to check out Pho Le since it's located in WTC More, where there is easy wheelchair access.
We got to Pho Le around 5:30, and there was no wait.  The servers gave us a table right by the windows where we had an excellent view of the harbor.   The servers also gave us the condiments for pho when she sat us at the table.
Condiments for Pho
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 Along with the fresh herbs, lime, and bean sprouts, other condiments, chopsticks, and napkins were readily available on the table.
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 My grandma decided to order a pho to share with her helper along with a rice paper roll and an order of spring rolls to share amongst us.
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 I decided to order a pho and an iced Vietnamese coffee for myself.
Iced Vietnamese Drip Coffee
$30
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 Iced Vietnamese Drip Coffee ($30): The coffee was served in the usual Vietnamese coffee dripping pot with a cup underneath that already had condensed milk in it.  So, I waited for the coffee to stop dripping, then stirred it up and poured it over the ice in the tall glass.  The coffee was smooth and strong, but I would have liked it to be just a tad sweeter.
Shrimp and Vietnamese Sausage Rice Paper Roll (2 pcs)
$30
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Shrimp and Vietnamese Sausage Rice Paper Roll (2 pcs) ($30): The rice paper roll was rolled nice and tight where it didn't fall apart when I took a bite.  The filling had a nice balance of meat versus veggies, and it was delicious with the seasoned fish sauce!
Pork and Shrimp Spring Roll (4 pcs)
$38
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 Pork and Shrimp Spring Roll (4 pcs) ($38): The spring rolls came with pickled carrots which was a nice touch.  I wrapped a piece of the spring roll with the lettuce and added a few strands of pickled carrots.  The lettuce and carrots were fresh and crunchy, while the spring roll was equally crunchy!  While the flavored fish sauce gave the spring roll a nice savory flavor, the pickled carrots gave a bright acidic burst!  Next time, I'll remember to add the pickled carrots when I have Vietnamese spring rolls again!
Pho with Med Rare Beef
$63
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 Pho with Med Rare Beef ($63): Last but not least, we have the pho, which Pho Le claims to be the best in Ho Chi Minh City.  I have never been to Vietnam before, so I can't comment on the authenticity of the pho, but this was one of the best bowls of pho I've ever had.  
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 I followed the recommendation on how to savor the noodles as directed on the table.  So, I first took a spoonful of the broth, and it was very flavorful and didn't make me crave a cola, so the broth is not pumped full of MSG like some restaurants in Hong Kong.  Then, I crushed up the basil and tore it apart and dropped it into the bowl along with the bean sprouts.  Next, I swirled the noodles around as it was formed into a ball in the bottom of the bowl.  Then, I savored a slice of the beef which was incredibly tender!  (My grandma also said the beef was very tender, and she can't stand beef that is just a little bit tough!)  The flat noodles were soft and smooth and easily slipped between my lips!  This bowl of pho was so yummy, there was barely any broth left when I was done, and I usually leave the broth after I finish soup noodles!
The pho at Pho Le was so good that I'm already planning my next visit at the end of the week!
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    Date of Visit
    2019-03-25
    Dining Method
    Dine In
    Spending Per Head
    $110 (Tea)
    Recommended Dishes
    Iced Vietnamese Drip Coffee
    $ 30
    Shrimp and Vietnamese Sausage Rice Paper Roll (2 pcs)
    $ 30
    Pork and Shrimp Spring Roll (4 pcs)
    $ 38
    Pho with Med Rare Beef
    $ 63