Pho Bac - Menu

While I enjoy the pho and can agree that it's special, I'm more of a fan of other Vietnamese dishes and have tried many on Pho Bac’s menu. I particularly love t... read more While I enjoy the pho and can agree that it's special, I'm more of a fan of other Vietnamese dishes and have tried many on Pho Bac’s menu. I particularly love their lemongrass tofu and lemongrass chicken stir-fry. My absolute favorites, though, are the golden crepe, which is a massive and delicious crepe filled with shrimp, herbs, and other tasty ingredients, served with a generous portion of leafy greens, basil, and a delightful light sauce on the side, as well as the grilled lemongrass chicken, which is perfectly spiced and cooked. For appetizers, you absolutely must try the shrimp toast served on thick pieces of baguette and deep-fried, as well as the assorted appetizer platter, which features six different dishes—all delicious. It's a generous amount of food, enough to share among four people, and it's very reasonably priced. Though we’re not huge dessert fans, we tried the flan and the Vietnamese yogurt, both of which were excellent. The restaurant has a full bar, including some local brews and a well-selected assortment of affordable wines. The owner, who is incredibly friendly, definitely enhances the experience. Pho Bac is located in Canton and has several tables outside on the sidewalk, which is where we prefer to sit. Whenever we've been there at noon, we've never had issues finding a spot outside. We also haven’t had trouble finding street parking, just a short walk from the restaurant. If you haven't tried Pho Bac yet, you owe it to yourself to do so!

I am Vietnamese, so I am always excited to try Vietnamese restaurants in other cities. I'm right on the point in my assessment. the good: super friendly staff.... read more I am Vietnamese, so I am always excited to try Vietnamese restaurants in other cities. I'm right on the point in my assessment. the good: super friendly staff. for the pork chopper, I love how everything is organized on a round dish. the pork is well marinated and thick. Many carrots and daikons to have is a big plus for me. bun bo hue is tasteful. beautiful variety of entrees. the bad thing: I had 2 banh mi for takeout, and I was super disappointed. I guess as this restaurant is in canton, it became a bit Americanized. the banh mi felt like a subway in the subway with Vietnamese arrivals. the banh mi was not flaky, nor was the right mayo used. I would not recommend this for people who are authentic banh mi