Pho Ba Ba - Puri Indah mall — Restaurant in Jakarta

Soothing fresh flavourful Pho broth with gigantic potion sizes, vegetables, chicken, beef, rolls, and buns. Simmering aromatic spices draw you in as you test your patience as the choices are so varied, and the customers are in awe. Do not miss the additional condiments available for you to top up on. Mind you, this may also delay the line as a customer before you orders.

To top it off, you are greeted by awesome chefs that serve each order as you wait in line to pick your dish on the go. Reach the end of the line and pay all under 5-7min. They literally set a track record at efficiency at its best. There is a selection of drinks and deserts in the fridge at the end of the line.

Weekday tables are always available. However, as the place is popular and budget friendly on weekends and public holidays, you do need to wait for a place. Family friendly with larger...

Tried this place coz I'm craving a warm broth lol

Phở Bò Tái (65k) The broth was good! It's quite savory, the sliced beef I think only 5 slices. Not that soft but still okay. Need to add lime, extra cilantro (+6k) and the green chili!

Gà Lụi Muối ớt (15k) This one was so so. Not spicy as the name, not as kicking. Need more salt and chili.

Cá Viên Chiên (25k) Hmmm nothing impressive. Pretty savory and chewy.

Chả Giò Vegan (20k) You definitely need to reheat this. It contains tofu and mushroom iirc. This one was also so-so. Not that good but not bad. Need chili to compliment this.

Lime Lemongrass (20k) Sooo refreshing! Not too sour and not too sweet. Wish the lemongrass would be stronger.

Overall the food was okay. Not something mind blowing but pretty comforting. The side dishes was so-so and...

Opt out if you are seeking authentic Vietnamese freshness and taste of Pho. This has none of those, and turned out to be just another beef noodle - average at best.

Real disappointment kicked in when we tried the Fresh Prawn Roll (Cuon Tom). Could be more generous with the prawn instead of using sliced fishcake and lack the punch and fresh tang from the coriander leaves. They have also left out basil leaves which is an important taste uplifter in the otherwise plain roll. Spring roll skin should be wetter when prepared so that it is still soft when served.

Whatever they call their fishball on a skewer, its a deal breaker. Though taste is somewhat edible, I personally dislike the dry, rough, and tough texture - something one would never expect from a fishball...