Having been a frequent diner at Pho Tau Bay for a few years, I always lament that it is closed on Mondays. I recently went to Pho 79 to see how it stacked up and was truly disappointed. The broth was lacking the spicy flavors of star anise and cinnamon that makes pho such a unique tasting soup, and it's color was so dark and cloudy it looked--and worse yet-- tasted like condensed soup. I always get leery when I see the condiments, or lack thereof, at a pho joint. No chili oil, no chili garlic sauce, so diluted red wine vinegar on the tables. The food is still reasonably priced, but this is not a ph?natics pho joint.
Pros: It serves a good glass of ice water
Cons: The broth tastes like condensed soup
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