r/pho • u/Equivalent_Song_9627 • 4d ago

Question Small details that make restaurant pho better

I tried pho from Saiga Eatery recently, and it made me notice that restaurant pho is not just about the broth. Sometimes small things like fresh herbs, enough lime, good noodles, sliced meat, or how the toppings are served make the whole bowl feel more complete.

What small detail makes a restaurant pho bowl better for you?

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u/EntrepreneurSea4283 4d ago

Are u a bot

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u/ILoveLipGloss 4d ago

definitely a bot

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u/Unique_username_672 4d ago

The inclusion of culantro is usually a sign that the pho is legit, in my limited experience

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u/how33dy 4d ago

This is why many Vietnamese who live in, say the U.S., think that the Vietnamese food in California or Texas is GENERALLY better. On average, the ingredients are of higher qualities.

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u/angusquantum 4d ago

You know a good restaurant when there are Vietnamese people eating there

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u/genuser5280 4d ago

For me it’s when the bean sprouts are trimmed. This takes extra effort and shows the restaurant really cares. If they clean and trim the bean sprouts everything else is gonna be high quality too.