Pho Ha 2018-10-13

Pho Ha 2018-10-13
Passyunk Square
610 Washington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: 215-599-0264

If you're craving Vietnamese Pho, one solid option on Washington Ave is Pho Ha.  It never disappoints.  Note, it is cash only though.

Pho Cali & UBahn (Chinatown & Center City, Philadelphia) 2015-03-20

Pho Cali & UBahn (Chinatown & Center City,  Philadelphia) 2015-03-20

Pho Cali
1000 Arch Street
Philadelphia,  PA 19107
Phone: (215) 629-1888

U-Bahn
1320 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 800-1079
Web: http://ubahnphilly.com/

Pho Cali in Chinatown is always a good staple for Pho.  It didn't disappoint.  U-Bahn opened in March and is from the same group that brought Bru to Philadelphia.

Momofuku Ssam Bar (Manhattan, NY) 2015-02-14

Momofuku Ssam Bar (Manhattan, NY) 2015-02-14
207 Second Ave and 13th Street
New York, NY 10003
http://momofuku.com/new-york/ssam-bar/

In February I checked out David Chang's Momofuku Ssam Bar in New York for brunch with a few friends.  This was one of the occasions where having adventurous friends was a blessing.  We ended up telling the waitress what not to bring us from the brunch menu.  Ssam bar lives up to its fame and is a must try for brunch.

Pho Cali (Chinatown Philadelphia) 2014-10-12

Pho Cali (Chinatown Philadelphia) 2014-10-12
1000 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-629-1888

Great place in Philadelphia's Chinatown to stop in for Pho or Bahn Mi.

Pho 75 (Philadelphia, PA) 2014-08-10

Pho 75 (Philadelphia, PA) 2014-08-10

Pho 75
823 Adams Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
215-743-88455

Pho 75 is the place featured with Anthony Bourdain for Pho in Philadelphia.  This is for good reason.  The Pho is very good.

Go eat there if you want Pho.

There are two locations in Philadelphia. There is also one on Washington Ave.

Pho Cali (Chinatown, Philadelphia)

Pho Cali (Chinatown, Philadelphia)
1000 Arch Street (At North 10th Street)
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 215 629-1888

Menu from yelp: http://www.yelp.com/menu/pho-cali-vietnamese-restaurant-philadelphia

Wednesday, I went out with a few friends from grad school.  Now that we're corporate, business card roulette was played at Milkboy, then we followed up Wednesday happy hour with Hop Sing Laundromat.  Drinks are delicious and strong there.  If you haven't been to ether place by now check both out.  They're both jewels of Philadelphia in my opinion.  Photos aren't allowed in Lee's establishment and as I always enjoy myself and his drinks, I will abide as banishment is not worth it.

To sober up/regain our bearings, Bahn Mi or vietnamese hoagies (yes, I'm philadelphian, its a hoagie) was desired.  Unfortunately, QT (a nice little small sandwich shop run by two friends and their adorable grandmothers) was closed.  Luckily Pho Cali stays open later than QT and offers delicious Pho as well.  To relive many a meal from grad school, we induldged ourselves.  It was delicious and I have to agree with Tony Bourdain.  Pho after drinking is delightful, it is not just a morning after hangover cure, although that also fits the bill.