Pho Hoa, Ho Chi Minh

260 Pasteur, District 3

We chanced upon this noodle place while in search for a tailor and found, to our delight that this is “the” pho place for the locals. We promptly took a seat in this old style coffee shop and found the pho of all phos. The noodles were simply delicious, along with the slices of beef cooked in the heat of the soup, the tray of fresh herbs – different types of basil, onions, sprouts. Delish.

There was also the usual condiment of a sweet brown sauce and the chilli sauce. Only in this instance, it looked homemade and tasted great with the dish.

It was certainly worth the trek (15 minute cab ride, more with traffic) out to District 3.