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Pho Hung Van | St. John’s Only Authentic Vietnamese Spot

🍜 Pho Hung Van | St. John’s Only Authentic Vietnamese Spot 📍 First Impressions Tucked into a narrow storefront on Main Street, this family-run pho shop feels like stepping into a Hanoi alleyway: • Owners: Two Vietnamese sisters who hand-cut herbs daily • Decor: DIY wooden tables + plastic stool seating (true Saigon style) • Smell: Star anise + simmering beef bones (24hr broth) Pro Tip: Chat with "Auntie Linh" – she’ll teach you Vietnamese food phrases! 🍲 Menu Deep Dive 1. Pho Tai ($14.99) 🍜 • Broth: Cloudy collagen-rich (sign of real bone boil) • Protein: Paper-thin raw flank (cooks in broth) • Herbs: Sawtooth coriander + Vietnamese mint (rare in Canada!) Authenticity Test: ✅ Sriracha & hoisin on table ✅ Bean sprouts served room temp (not fridge-cold) ❌ No tripe option (local health codes) 2. Seafood Fried Rice ($16.99) 🍤 • Protein: Bay of Fundy scallops + local mussels • Wok Hei: Light char (gas stove, not induction) • Downside: Uses jasmine rice (should be broken rice) 3. Goi Cuon ($8.99/2 rolls) 🌯 • Filling: Poached shrimp + herb bouquet • Dip: Peanut sauce with crushed roasted peanuts • Texture: Rice paper chewy, not gummy 📊 Why It’s Different Feature Pho Hung Van Typical Canadian "Pho" Broth 24hr simmer Powder mix Herbs 6+ varieties Just cilantro Noodles Fresh daily Dry packaged Price $ Winner: True Hanoi flavors – not Westernized 💡 Insider Tips 1. Order Like a Local: • "Pho chin" = well-done brisket • "Pho sach" = extra tendon (if available) 2. Timing: • 11am-1pm: Broth at peak richness • Avoid 3pm – herb restock time (older greens) 3. Heat Hack: Ask for "ot xanh" (Thai bird chilies) Secret Menu: Bun bo Hue (spicy noodle soup) – weekends only ⚠️ Reality Check • Portions: Smaller than Toronto pho shops • Ambiance: Zero frills – plastic utensils + paper napkins • Value: $25/person after tax & tip (typical for Atlantic Canada) Cultural Insight: Their fish sauce is diluted for Canadian palates – ask for "nuoc mam that" (real deal) 🚗 Logistics • Parking: Free on Main St after 5pm • Takeout: Broth packaged separate from noodles (prevents sogginess) • Payment: Cash preferred (saves 3% credit card fee) SaintJohnEats #RealPho #MaritimeFood #VietnameseFood

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Pho Hung Van | St. John’s Only Authentic Vietnamese Spot

🍜 Pho Hung Van | St. John’s Only Authentic Vietnamese Spot 📍 First Impressions Tucked into a narrow storefront on Main Street, this family-run pho shop feels like stepping into a Hanoi alleyway: • Owners: Two Vietnamese sisters who hand-cut herbs daily • Decor: DIY wooden tables + plastic stool seating (true Saigon style) • Smell: Star anise + simmering beef bones (24hr broth) Pro Tip: Chat with "Auntie Linh" – she’ll teach you Vietnamese food phrases! 🍲 Menu Deep Dive 1. Pho Tai ($14.99) 🍜 • Broth: Cloudy collagen-rich (sign of real bone boil) • Protein: Paper-thin raw flank (cooks in broth) • Herbs: Sawtooth coriander + Vietnamese mint (rare in Canada!) Authenticity Test: ✅ Sriracha & hoisin on table ✅ Bean sprouts served room temp (not fridge-cold) ❌ No tripe option (local health codes) 2. Seafood Fried Rice ($16.99) 🍤 • Protein: Bay of Fundy scallops + local mussels • Wok Hei: Light char (gas stove, not induction) • Downside: Uses jasmine rice (should be broken rice) 3. Goi Cuon ($8.99/2 rolls) 🌯 • Filling: Poached shrimp + herb bouquet • Dip: Peanut sauce with crushed roasted peanuts • Texture: Rice paper chewy, not gummy 📊 Why It’s Different Feature Pho Hung Van Typical Canadian "Pho" Broth 24hr simmer Powder mix Herbs 6+ varieties Just cilantro Noodles Fresh daily Dry packaged Price $ Winner: True Hanoi flavors – not Westernized 💡 Insider Tips 1. Order Like a Local: • "Pho chin" = well-done brisket • "Pho sach" = extra tendon (if available) 2. Timing: • 11am-1pm: Broth at peak richness • Avoid 3pm – herb restock time (older greens) 3. Heat Hack: Ask for "ot xanh" (Thai bird chilies) Secret Menu: Bun bo Hue (spicy noodle soup) – weekends only ⚠️ Reality Check • Portions: Smaller than Toronto pho shops • Ambiance: Zero frills – plastic utensils + paper napkins • Value: $25/person after tax & tip (typical for Atlantic Canada) Cultural Insight: Their fish sauce is diluted for Canadian palates – ask for "nuoc mam that" (real deal) 🚗 Logistics • Parking: Free on Main St after 5pm • Takeout: Broth packaged separate from noodles (prevents sogginess) • Payment: Cash preferred (saves 3% credit card fee) SaintJohnEats #RealPho #MaritimeFood #VietnameseFood

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