This may be the best pho in Prague, but it is far from the best pho I have ever had.
Maybe it was partly due to the atmosphere and service that immediately put me on edge, but it wasn't exactly a relaxing or pleasant experience. It took away from some of my enjoyment.
The broth was okay. The noodles tasted old, not fresh. The meat was not good. I barely ate any of it as it was junk meat. Overloaded with onion, which I don't mind but it seemed to be covering up the fact the broth was slightly bland. To me, that's just typical northern style, which is not my preference. My Asian partner also found it lacking, and she enjoys both northern and southern style.
I understand I speak neither Czech nor Vietnamese, but the server had literally no skills to communicate with other foreigners. The very kind Korean-Czech women at our table graciously explained what he was yelling at us, and ordered for us. It's not like the menu is complex: it was Chicken or Beef. I don't know how other people here got to order other things. The man just yelled those 2 things at us over and over. Maybe if you speak Vietnamese or Czech?
Between that, the cramped and rushed feeling, the lack of toilets (should be illegal to have a restaurant that doesn't have these), the poor quality meat, and lacklustre pho overall, I left somewhat unsatisfied. I wasn't hungry anymore at least because it was a large bowl, but it was not the amazing pho experience every Viet-Czech or foodie...
Read moreUndoubtedly the best Pho in town. Always full house, fresh meat and noodles. The soup is served within 5 minutes. It taste even better than Pho in Hanoi. In Pho, the alpha omega is the soup and the soup can only be tasty when there is a good amount of beef bones are being cooked overnight, the sweet taste comes from the bones. This restaurant is using fresh and new bones every day so the soup color is clear without being drossy. In Vietnam there is a shortage of animal bones, because every family is cooking Pho. In order to make the Pho in Vietnam tasty and sweet, they compensate the sweet taste with large ammount of MSG. You can be sure that the sweet taste here comes fron the real...
Read moreAfter many recommendations, I had to come and check it out, and I have to say, the Pho is great! I always say every Pho is different and great in its own way. What I liked most about this one was the meat and the well-prepared noodles. I hesitated a bit with the broth, I expected a stronger flavor, but there were plenty of herbs, and the service was excellent. The place itself is also really nice and doesn’t ruin the authenticity. You can also order what I call Vietnamese churros a top choice! The prices are a bit higher, but what can you do. Overall, it’s a lovely place. I’d gladly come back, even though I have my favorite Pho spots. Everyone makes it a little differently. Definitely...
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