🍜 Pho Anh Vu – Richmond’s Newest (But Flawed) Pho Craze

📍 Location: Richmond (exact address not specified) 💰 Price: $18-22 CAD per bowl 🌟 Hits & Misses ✅ Bún Bò Huế (S3): • Spicy beef broth with thick rice noodles, loads of brisket, and pig blood cubes. • Portion Alert: Massive—share with a friend! • Skip: Mystery rectangular meatball (weird herbal aftertaste). ❌ Disappointments: • No.22 Beef Rib Pho: Sold out fast (arrive at opening). • Mango Shrimp Salad: Too sweet, zero wow factor. • Fried Wings: Tiny, tastes like grocery-store honey garlic. ✅ Hidden Gem: • Bún Chả Cá (No.59): Fish-based sour broth with dill + lime—bold and unique. 💡 Brutally Honest Tips ⏰ Timing: 11 AM sharp to snag beef rib pho. 📝 Chaotic Queue: No digital system—check your handwritten number often. 🥢 Order Smart: • Split S3 + fish noodle soup for variety. • Skip wings/salad—not worth $. “Where else can you wait 30 mins for a half-finished bowl of noodles while staff yell numbers like a bingo hall?” 😅 #PhoFail #RichmondEats