Pho an hoa Restaurant

Pho an hoa Restaurant
2730 W WATERS AVE TAMPA, FL 33614
813-490-9157

So we love Vietnamese cuisine but it is very hard to find a place that really has some great food. I use to frequent a place called Pho Quyen however when we moved back here this once favorite of mine disappointed me greatly. The food was not fresh, the pho was on the cold side, and a host of other issues. I was in need of good viet cuisine and the other day we drove by this place and thought we would stop in to try it. This is not a fancy eatery but the aromas coming from the kitchen would say otherwise.

We were greeted with friendly service and water was waiting for us. For an appetizer we ordered some wonton soup and let me say that this was by far the best I have had here in Tampa. It was fresh, the broth homemade, the wontons perfectly crafted (not just a glob of flour and meat), and fresh veggies added. We looked over the menu and decided what we wanted and we ordered Banh hoi heo ga hoac bo nuong and Bun heo nuong cha gio (beef with steamed vermicelli rollup, and vermicelli with chicken substituted). When these dishes came out the aroma was just amazing. As we poured the fish sauce of the dishes we were met with some amazing flavors. If you like fresh, good portions, and lower costs, Vietnamese and this places food I recommend to anyone wanting to escape their normal American diet.

The only drawback was that they included a certain plant called Diep Ca with our plate of fresh veggies. This green leaf is not for the faint of heart and smells much like a strong fish! I did not care for it neither did Mandi. The flavors were working together and then a dose of this plant which we did not know made us cringe. Definately an aquired tasted.

Total Bill $24.00
4.0 out of 5 stars