Bowl of Pho
9902 Old Baymeadows Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32256-8103
(904) 646-4455
So, it is a Saturday evening, already went out earlier, its 9 pm…hungry as all heck! Where do you go? The “sidewalks roll up at sunset” in Jax. What’s open besides Waffle House and Cracker Barrel? I looked around the corner from my house on Southside and Baymeadows to the Bowl of Pho. Bowl of Pho is in the Publix Plaza across from FCCJ Deerwood.
When Pie and I walked into the restaurant, the place was extraordinarily busy. Barely a seat in the house. We were quickly seated at a booth in the back of the restaurant. We were asked by our waiter Leo what we wanted to drink; we gave him our order and started to look at the menu. I was craving something lite but filling and Pie was just HUNGRY. When Leo came back with our drinks, we put in our orders. Pie got the chicken fried rice and I got the medium “Bowl of Pho” and some fresh grilled pork spring rolls for an appetizer. We waited a short time and my appetizer came out to the table. Great spring rolls, plenty of grilled pork wrapped in a supple rice paper wrapping. The dipping sauce was plenty and flavorful. Before we knew it, our dinner order came to the table. The Bowl of Pho was huge even for a medium. It came with fresh basil, cilantro and bean sprouts to put into the soup. The broth was beef and spiced with ginger and garlic. There were thin rice noodles in the bottom of the bowl, like angel hair pasta. I put the basil, cilantro and sprouts into the soup and started eating. I finished every drop in the bowl. I was full and satisfied. Pie ate his fried rice and was happy; it was done to perfection.
We don’t usually order dessert, but Pie wanted to try something different, he ordered a bean starch dessert. It came in a large wine glass and was like a gelatin with cream on top of red beans. Strange…but good none the less. Not sweet at all, but not like you would expect beans to be. Granted, it wasn’t what we were expecting, but it wasn’t bad at all.
When we paid the bill, our order only came to $20. Who can beat that? The restaurant was tastefully decorated. Totally modern Chinese, natural elements and clean lines. The service was great, and the food was fantastic!
I visited the restroom before I left. I must say I was quite impressed. Ample room in the stalls, clean and the coolest sink and faucet I have seen in a restaurant. The staff was happy, upon checkout, to answer any questions we had and to tell us about the restaurant. They have a takeout menu also; if you order a “Bowl of Pho” you will have to pay .50 extra for packaging, but it is well worth the price!
If you are out and want something to finish the night with, I would recommend the Bowl of Pho. You definitely won’t be disappointed…the service is great, the food is fantastic and the price is perfect!
Reviewed by Rhonette, email: Rhonette@piesplate.com
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