Pho House Restaurant Bar
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Pho House Restaurant Bar Reviews
Not only was this my first time to Iowa, but it was my first time to a Vietnamese restaurant. I grew up a military brat overseas in the 1970s and 1980s, and this food was reminiscent of the food I used to eat at Vietnamese friends' houses. What I especially enjoyed (I do not remember the name) was these unfried eggrolls in which were wrapped shrimp and greens. And the dipping sauces were tantalizing. Thank you to our dear friend, Ying Sa, for sharing this place with us :) One...read full review
Did try anything else on the menu, but the steak and brisket pho was very good, with a broth that included all the right tastes. I like mine a bit spicier, with a touch of sweet, so adding the sweet chili sauce that came with their pot stickers was a hit!
Pho 888 has the best Pho and other Vietnamese dishes in Iowa. I have traveled with my friends to Vietnam for mission work, so I know how real good Vietnamese food should taste like. And, I can tell you that Pho 888 might cook and service better dishes than the restaurants in Saigon, Vietnam.
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