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malcolmk14 · 12-14-2010, 08:44 PM

Yeah, I mention huong in my original post. I've been twice and both times it was reasonably good, not great.

Maybe I owe them another shot.

amorak · 12-14-2010, 09:45 PM

I can't believe people didn't check my posts for white text. Unimpressed CP...

TopChed · 12-14-2010, 11:11 PM

Malcolm, I kinda hope you keep updating this thread with your findings. These reviews are helpful haha.

Yanda · 12-14-2010, 11:45 PM

The "Tauros" beside the Sobeys on Country Hills Blvd in Coventy should be avoided. Not all Viet places are good.

Also there is a Soup Kitchen in Marbrough near the Gold's Gym and Staples that has good Pho. Anyone know the name of it by chance?

sicsun · 12-15-2010, 12:20 AM

Pho Le.

me_dennis · 12-15-2010, 02:02 AM

i tried bolsa today... can't say i'm that impressed.... over $11 for a large bowl of pho?! what the rice is that!? I hate how SW and NW vietnamese restaurants are significantly more expensive than NE and SE restaurants, when more often than not, the quality and taste is far superior in the ghetto.

but i will give bolsa points for good service and friendly owners... still doesn't justify the premium though.

favorite spots in the city are still pho thanh, pho xuan, basil, pho huong, in that order

Trojan97 · 12-15-2010, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FurnaceFace

If you like them, try Huong Viet in the strip mall beside el pescatore. Huong is the the owner of both locations. He used to be in the strip mall where the Brava towers are now. He's been our go to viet place for a few years now, everything we've tried we've liked.

EDIT: looks like I was beaten to it already. Still want to pimp Huong's places, great food.

Prices are good, people are great, food is above average. Very good spot.

GirlySports · 01-09-2011, 10:06 PM

I was over in the hood today and had Pho Dau Bo. It was crap. The broth was too runny.

malcolmk14 · 01-09-2011, 11:35 PM

I stopped in at Pho Dau Bo yesterday. While it was certainly not as good as it usually is or used to be, I can't say honestly that it was "crap". It was missing something for sure, but it was still better than most other places.

I also tried the Sate Beef Pho at the Viet Sub Express across from the Rusty Cage on 37th. It was decent, I really like that place, it's close to my house and so cheap.

I_H8_Crawford · 01-10-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

I was over in the hood today and had Pho Dau Bo. It was crap. The broth was too runny.

Apparently the owners that took over a few years ago have had some run-ins with the police... PDB was one of their fronts apparently.

So glad Basil is open, IMO best Pho in the city.

If OP is downtown, Sunny's is a good place for Pho 111 2 Ave SE

Also I can't remember the name, but there is a Pho place pretty much across the street from Pho Dau Bo... awesome bowl of Pho.

I love Pho Kim just because of the name. If I ever open a Pho restaurant, I would want to call it something like 'Pho King Awesome!'

Now here's another question, who has the best Cha Gio????

Byrns · 01-10-2011, 10:16 AM

Best Vietnamese in the NW is Essence of Saigon near Northland Mall. Be warned they're closed Sundays.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/15/19055...Garden-Calgary

GirlySports · 01-10-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by I_H8_Crawford

Apparently the owners that took over a few years ago have had some run-ins with the police... PDB was one of their fronts apparently.

So glad Basil is open, IMO best Pho in the city.

If OP is downtown, Sunny's is a good place for Pho 111 2 Ave SE

Also I can't remember the name, but there is a Pho place pretty much across the street from Pho Dau Bo... awesome bowl of Pho.

I love Pho Kim just because of the name. If I ever open a Pho restaurant, I would want to call it something like 'Pho King Awesome!'

Now here's another question, who has the best Cha Gio????

If I'm already in Chinatown I go to Pho Hoai

I-Hate-Hulse · 01-10-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Yanda

The Saigon on Crowchild Trail should be avoided, it failed multiple health Violations

I don't think so - What is your source for this? The AHS website lists no such violations that lead to a closure order on the last 3 years.

http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/pu...ments.htm#2010

Byrns · 01-10-2011, 08:14 PM

My wife also really likes "A Touch of Ginger Delight" by the NE Costco.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/15/19003...elight-Calgary

jus_sum_guy · 01-11-2011, 09:30 AM

Pho Hoai hands down!

First Pho place to open in Calgary and food is still great now as it was back then!

malcolmk14 · 01-12-2011, 09:48 PM

I was at Basil for a nice big bowl of sate beef pho tonight.

Having eaten there and at Pho Dau Bo within the last four days, I am fully comfortable saying Basil has the best sate beef pho in Calgary.

The bowl I had tonight was awesome. It was the perfect spice level, just enough to make my nose run and make me ask for a glass of water, just on the cusp of being uncomfortable. Haven't had a bowl of pho like that in a long, long time.

Delicious!

sicsun · 01-13-2011, 05:10 PM

This is our style of the beef satay.

sicsun · 01-13-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fotze

Whose style?

My mom has a restaurant named Satay House. That's her version of the satay beef.

malcolmk14 · 01-14-2011, 12:55 PM

That looks pretty delicious. I will make a point of trying it out sometime, but I'll have to order it without tomatoes. I hate tomatoes.

Jing · 01-16-2011, 10:35 PM

Tried Bolsa over the weekend and thought it was OK. I honestly thought it was just beef pho with a scoop of chile sauce. That and it seemed a little overpriced.

Based on the restaurants I have tried, Sunny's has the best Beef Sate Pho in Calgary.