Holy Phantom Pho Batman!
After a long day of wandering Vienna (trying to burn off the strudel I'd had for breakfast), I needed sustenance, and I needed it to be on my way home.
Fortunately, I'd done my research ahead of time and had a couple places in mind, but as the wind picked up, nothing sounded better than hot pho.
The place is tiny and was packed when I first arrived (typically, totally empty by the time I left) at 3:15 on a Wednesday. The waitress/hostess took my order quickly and my pho was out in a flash.
While more expensive (and not keeping with my tight budget), I went for the mixed pho with schwarznudeln (black noodles). Choice well made, self. The noodles were so fresh, I bet they made them this morning. The broth was absolute perfection. I usually find most soups in general are over salted, but this one was on point. There was just the right amount of meat (chicken and flank steak) as well, both of which were extremely tender.
All in all, the perfect pho. read more