How Much is Pho ???

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (RestaurantBiz)

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:39:47 GMT

In Los Angeles it depends where you order, but a big bowl of pho is generally in the $8-$12 range.

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (carlton pierre)

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:56:15 GMT

I just found out about a Vietnamese place in Turkey Creek in Knoxville called Vietnamese Bistro. I've read plenty of positive and negative reviews about on yelp and chowhound. No in-betweens. Wondering if anyone from the Knox area may have tried this place?

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (carlton pierre)

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 10:31:59 GMT

There was a small Vietnamese area in Boston that I was in a few weeks ago. A couple of Pho restaurants right across the street from each other. The Pho was outstanding and as I recall about $7-$9. I wish I could remember the name but as I recall it was right off I-95 and near Fenway Park.
I love Pho and Vietnamese food in general and try to get it when I travel. I don;t think we have anything in Knoxville.

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (Route 11)

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:22:59 GMT

Charlottesville VA is getting a pho place but it's going to be upscale. We'll see. I never pay more than 8 bucks for a combo up in Fairfax.

Even though it's 95 degrees I could go for some pho right now.

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (brisketboy)

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:37:31 GMT

For those of you in north Austin, I have discovered a place on Jollyville run by two Vietnamese brothers called Sagiang and they serve a goo pho ba and pho ga for about 5 bucks.

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (MetroplexJim)

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:09:56 GMT

Evidently, Pho-goodness is spreading.

Today we have our fourth Pho joint opening within five miles from where I live in McKinney, TX.

At this rate we'll have as many of them as nail salons!

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (waydeg)

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:29:21 GMT

Yup.
Chopsticks noodle shop by Stonebriar Mall does it for about $7 a bowl... a big bowl. In the mid-cities a good bahn-mi (?) and bowl of pho combo, about $10.

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (pitaaaaaaaaa)

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:22:52 GMT

That's a hefty price, LOL.

It's about an average of $7-10 here, whether rural or suburbs. I do advise get a cold drink while at it also.

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (Cosmos)

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:09:23 GMT

Pho is about $7.00 for a take-out quart in my neighborhood...that's two lunches for me.

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (dinedelish)

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:54:46 GMT

China Town in Los Angeles has it for about 8 bucks.

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (carlton pierre)

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:40:40 GMT

I just had lunch at a wonderful little place in Newport News, VA called Pho 79 out on Jefferson Ave. Excelent Pho and outstanding spring rolls also.

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (kaszeta)

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:00:56 GMT

I'd pay a fair bit for pho, since the nearest pho joint is 1:20 and $2 in tolls away from here...

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (Davwud)

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:05:25 GMT

I think you could seach the globe high and low and be hard pressed to find someone ballsy enough to ask for $18 for a bowl of pho.

DT

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (mar52)

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 01:46:58 GMT

I have no problem paying my $6.25 for a bowl of Pho.
Possibly the $5 - $6 a square foot rent in Southern California necessitates the additional $2.00 a bowl.

Tell you the truth, I'd be happy paying $8 a bowl if I didn't know I could get it for $6. It's that good!

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (Twinwillow)

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 22:10:18 GMT

Ridiculous! Around Dallas' many (genuine) Vietnamese restaurants, A huge bowl of whatever pho you like runs $4.75 to $5.50 depending on ingredients. My personal favorite at Bistro B is the shrimp and seafood pho with beef tendon. $5.50!

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (EdSails)

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:46:05 GMT

Depending whether I want to drive to Garden Grove/Westminster (officially known these days as "Little Saigon" I can get a bowl of pho starting around $4.50. I've seen it as high as around $10.00 in some of the more trendy places. This is what it's like at my favorite place----Pho Company in Irvine. It's located in a mall with nothing but Asian restaurants and a large Asian supermarket. Their broth is the best I've had. My favorite, even though it's not a true pho, is their Hu Thieu soup---a pork based version. Their beef pho stock, is definitely the best----very rich.
Phở
EXTRAS
Add Meatballs (Thêm Bò Viên)... 1.25
Add Shrimp (Thêm Tôm)... 1.50
Side of Extra Meat (Thêm Thịt)... 1.95
Sliced Steak served rare on the side (Tái Riêng)... Free
1. THE PhoCo COMBO
Phở Tái Chín Bò Viên
Sliced Steak, Brisket, and Meatballs... 6.75 (Reg) / 7.75 (Lg)
2. THE TRADITIONAL COMBO
Phở Đạc Biệt
Sliced Steak, Brisket, Flank, Tendon, and Tripe... 6.50 / 7.50
3. SEAFOOD COMBO
Phở Hải Vị
Shrimp, Squid, Imitation Crab, and Fish Cake... 6.95 / 7.95
4. SLICED STEAK
Phở Tái
5.95 / 6.95
5. BRISKET
Phở Chín
5.95 / 6.95
6. CHICKEN BREAST
Phở Gà Nạc
6.50 / 7.50
7. SHRIMP
Phở Tôm
6.95 / 7.95
8. MEATBALLS
Phở Bò Viên
6.50 / 7.50
9. SLICED STEAK & BRISKET
Phở Tái Chín
6.25 / 7.25
10. SLICED STEAK & FLANK
Phở Tái Nạm
6.25 / 7.25
11. SLICED STEAK, FLANK & TENDON
Phở Tái Nạm Gân
6.50 / 7.50
12. SLICED STEAK, FLANK & TRIPE
Phở Tái Nạm Sách
6.50 / 7.50
13. TOFU AND BROCCOLI
Phở Đậu Hũ Bông Cải
6.25 / 7.50
14. PLAIN PHO
Phở Không Thịt
4.95 / 5.95
The PhoCo Combo
CREATE YOUR OWN COMBO
Choose one or more of the following:
Sliced Steak (Tái)
Brisket (Chín)
Flank (Nạm)
Beef Tendon (Gân)
Beef Tripe (Sách)
Broccoli (Bông Cải)
Tofu (Đậu Hũ)
1 Item... 5.95(Reg), 6.95(Lg)
2 Items... 6.25(R), 7.25(L)
3 Items... 6.50(R), 7.50(L)
4 Items... 6.75(R), 7.75(L)

Hu Tieu Noodle Soup
This distinctive soup from Southern Vietnam is prepared from
slow-cooked pork and chicken stock and is served with a garnish of
bean sprouts, sliced hot peppers, and lime.
Add 1.00 for Large Bowl.
Served with Soup on the Side (Hủ Tiếu Khô)... Add .95
Hủ Tiếu
Add 1.00 for Large Bowl.
Served with Soup on the Side (Hủ Tiếu Khô)... Add .95
HU TIEU COMBINATION
Hủ Tiếu/Mì Thập Cẩm
Shrimp, BBQ Pork, Fried Chicken, and Meat Cake served with
Egg or Rice Noodles... 6.50
HU TIEU SEAFOOD COMBINATION
Hủ Tiếu/Mì Hải Vị
Shrimp, Squid, Imitation Crab, and Fish Cake served with Egg
or Rice Noodles... 6.50
HU TIEU WITH WONTONS AND BBQ PORK
Hủ Tiếu/Mì Hoành Thánh Xá Xiú
Served with Egg or Rice Noodles... 6.50
HU TIEU WITH FRIED CHICKEN
Hủ Tiếu/Mì Gà Quay
Served with Egg or Rice Noodles... 6.50

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (offlady)

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:45:59 GMT

$8.49 in Maui, Hawaii. Sounds pretty reasonable now considering what others are paying in different parts of the country. In contrast, we are currently paying $3.88 a gallon of gas for regular unleaded, the highest in the state (it's cheaper on neighbor islands) and maybe in the nation.

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (wheregreggeats.com)

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:05:48 GMT

Hey Joe ... Welcome to RF ... Nice contribution.

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (JoeViturbo)

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:42:51 GMT

I've eaten pho in Stockton and Sacramento, CA; Toledo, OH; and in the Kingsport/Bristol/Johnson City area of northeastern Tennessee. I would love to make my own sometime but I've heard horror stories of failed attempts. I saw a failed attempt once and it was not pretty. The guy got the recipe from a Hmong friend and I'm not sure what the problem was but it might have been a translation error. The best thing you can ever do to feed your Pho cravings is become good friends with people from southeastern Asia and then pray that they'll invite you over to their house for pho sometime.

When I was in Sacramento I ate at a variety of Pho joints before settling on Pho King 2 (6830 Stockton Blvd.) as my favorite. They had an avocado shake that was out of this world. My decision was probably partially based on the name of the place but they had a constant stream of Asian clientele which in my opinion is what you want to see from any asian restaurant.
From eating in a variety of pho places I've learned a lot.
1. Generally the best pho places will have southeast Asians eating there.
2. The best pho places will focus mainly on pho in their menu and advertising - you should never go to a place that specializes in Asian fusion or sushi and order pho.
3. The best pho is cheap - I generally don't expect to pay more than $7.00 unless I get extra beef balls. In Cambodia it costs 50 cents and while I've never had the pleasure I'm sure it's excellent. (extras and variations, like seafood, can cause this price to vary)
4. The best places will offer multiple sizes and cuts of meat on their menu - 1 of the 2 isn't bad but if the menu just lists "Pho" as a single item I wouldn't get my hopes too high.
3. all pho should come with sides of bean sprouts, Thai basil, cilantro, hot sauce (either as an oily hot pepper paste, chili garlic, or Sriracha - preferably all three), hoisin/oyster/or plum sauce, a lime wedge, and whole or sliced hot peppers. You are perfectly justified in asking for these if they are not brought out to you at your meal
4. You might just no be able to find good pho in your area. - Toledo once had Saigon Bistro, a Vietnamese pho joint that featured all of the things you want from a pho place. Unfortunately nobody ate there and it had to close down. Now I go to Wei Wei (1202 North Reynolds Road, Toledo). It's decent and as far as I can tell it's the best I'm going to get within 40 miles.
Random Fact: Vietnamese, Thai, Laos, and Hmong all call it "Pho"; Cambodians insist on referring to it as "k'tieu" and they are all distinct

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (NYPIzzaNut)

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:18:22 GMT

Amen!

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (Foodbme)

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 03:23:08 GMT

harriet1954

snick

I came accross a site Pho lovers might enjoy I thought I would share.
http://www.phofever.com/

Great site; thank you! There are 18 Pho restaurants listed in Philadelphia, I'm happy to see. They're in the "obvious" places; the Italian Market area (yup), and Chinatown (hello!). Also they have 3 listed in the Cherry Hill area (I live in that area), but one is listed twice for some reason.

I remember on our second date, we were standing in the Chinatown area, my boyfriend and I, and happened to be standing right in front of Pho Cali at 10th and Arch Sts. I so wanted to try it, and he just had too much trepidation. We ended up going to Penang, a Malaysian restaurant. He said, "Next time!" 2 years later and I'm still holding him to it, though there've been many "next times" with restaurants where we ended up someplace else (but that's OK). I think he needs to actually sit down and try it.

Oh, the most expensive pho there appears to be $5.50.

Tell him it's CHEAP food and I bet he takes the bait! If not---Dump the Slug. Find an adventurer!

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (Foodbme)

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 03:18:16 GMT

There are 47 Viet restaurants listed in Urbanspoon in the Phoenix area. Checking the top 10 rated places, the prices ranged from $4.95 to $12.00 depending on the ingredients & location. The average was about $6-7.00

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (Route 11)

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 23:25:52 GMT

Pho Today in Fairfax...my favorite. Absloutely zero atmosphere. The combo with a small pho, spring roll and soda is 6.99.

Charlottesville, with all its claims of being a "world class city" has no pho.

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (rebeltruce)

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:11:05 GMT

MikeS.

I did get my 1st bowl of pho today. From Pho 75 in Herndon, VA. A large bowl was 6.95 with a variety of beef cuts. I also had 2 cups of Viet coffee, I'd had that before in Cincy. Strong drip coffee made at your table and sweetended condensed milk then iced.

I liked it and will go back sometime.

Glad you liked it Mike!!!! Pho 75 in Herndon is one of my favorites......classic Pho!

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (Slim Strummer)

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:13:00 GMT

Pho # 1 in Woburn MA charges from 6 to 9 bucks for chicken pho, depending on the size. Outstanding, and I cannot finish a large bowl. I was so happy to find this place in the 'burbs...

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (harriet1954)

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:33:43 GMT

snick

I came accross a site Pho lovers might enjoy I thought I would share.
http://www.phofever.com/

Great site; thank you! There are 18 Pho restaurants listed in Philadelphia, I'm happy to see. They're in the "obvious" places; the Italian Market area (yup), and Chinatown (hello!). Also they have 3 listed in the Cherry Hill area (I live in that area), but one is listed twice for some reason.

I remember on our second date, we were standing in the Chinatown area, my boyfriend and I, and happened to be standing right in front of Pho Cali at 10th and Arch Sts. I so wanted to try it, and he just had too much trepidation. We ended up going to Penang, a Malaysian restaurant. He said, "Next time!" 2 years later and I'm still holding him to it, though there've been many "next times" with restaurants where we ended up someplace else (but that's OK). I think he needs to actually sit down and try it.

Oh, the most expensive pho there appears to be $5.50.

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (MikeS.)

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:48:04 GMT

I did get my 1st bowl of pho today. From Pho 75 in Herndon, VA. A large bowl was 6.95 with a variety of beef cuts. I also had 2 cups of Viet coffee, I'd had that before in Cincy. Strong drip coffee made at your table and sweetended condensed milk then iced.

I liked it and will go back sometime.

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (MikeS.)

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:43:49 GMT

Jenn, 1st & Mckinley, the home of Potter's Drugs and M&V music (both long gone). Potter's had the best roller grilled hotdogs in Fresno. Don't forget Muchie's was there too.
Anyways, that area had become little Saigon even before we left 11 years ago.

Thanks for the recommendation, if/when I get back I'll try them.

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (Jennifer_4)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:38:48 GMT

MikeS.

I don't think I've ever eaten a bowl of Pho. There were several places in Fresno when I left 11 years ago but I never stopped in. Next time I get down towards DC I'll try one.

Mike if you ever get back down this way...let me recommend Pho 75 #2, at First and McKinley.. I had a great duck Pho with huge chunks of duck for around 7 dollars for a huge bowl.. but whatever you do, for the love of all that's holy...stay away from the durian smoothie.......shudder...I'm scarred for life... so are the kids...

Re:How Much is Pho ??? (Born in OKC)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:49:40 GMT

NYPizzzaNut wrote in part:

I have been getting my Bun Bo Hue at Song Long Vietnamese Restaurant in the Roselawn area of Cincinnati for many many years - this is their menu description of this dish (I also have them add some meatballs): LV4. Bun Bo Hue Soup Our spicy lemongrass and beef broth with round rice noodles and sliced beef. $4.25

IIRC the internet literature shows Bun Bo Hue or similar soups with and without the cubes of blood porridge but I think around Atlanta all that I have had was "with." Actually it is a rather rare treat for me because so many people are put off by the sight of someone consuming blood. They think you a vampire or something.

I have enjoyed blood sausages of several kinds and also other forms. There is or used to be a steamy storefront restaurant in the Washington DC Chinatown that had sauteed duck's blood on the menu. It was stir fried with vegetables and a good dish.

Also I saw pork blood on the menu of a Chinese place in Portland, Oregon a few years back but never ate there. At least one Oriental grocery in Atlanta (operated by Vets) offers the cubed pork blood for sale. It is in open pails in a cool case, like pickled bamboo shoots or bulk tofu.

One thing, the Cinncinatti Bun Bo Hue sounds like a good deal.