There are few restaurants to enjoy Vietnamese food in Hong Kong. It was refreshing to find one in Kennedy Town as I consider pho to be the best form of soup noodles.
beef pho – $34
Pho is the quintessential comfort food. It’s hearty and refreshing at the same time. The broth is always light allowing the ingredients to really bind together. It’s a big pain to make the broth as it requires hours of cooking. Broth with large proponent of pepper notes is a bad characteristic as pepper is used to prolong and preserve it – not fresh. I did not detect overwhelming characteristics of pepper in this broth so it’s safe to drink and I would bet it’s fresh. It would be fresh as this restaurant has a constant stream of clients ensuring turnover of ingredients.
lemongrass pork chop with rice
Meat and carbs. Grilled pork chops marinated in lemongrass with rice. This dish would be stellar if it came with a small side of pickled vegetables (similar to the variety one would expect in banh mi). It’s a heavy dish but cheap.
springrolls $34
The springrolls were a miss. Entrees cost $34 and this appetizer plate was also $34. The springrolls here are of the vegetarian variety and small in size. Normal vietnamese springrolls are the length of subway 6 inch subs and packed with meat.
It’s on the corner of Belchers St and Sands St. During peak hours, this is the only restaurant on the block with a constant stream of clients. I can never get a table inside unless I go during off-peak hours. It is also conveniently located next to the best congee place in Ktown.
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