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Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we’re back – with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com.
51: Pho Filet Dac Biet at Pho Thanh
With more than 160 items on the menu, finding your next favorite at Pho Thanh, the budget-friendly neighborhood eatery in Phoenix, might take a while. Such a shame for lovers of Vietnamese cuisine — not.
May we suggest starting your journey with the house specialty, pho, a Vietnamese noodle dish made in the manner of lengthy cooking, complex seasoning, and crazy full flavor. Our favorite? The pho filet dac biet.
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Brimming with sliced beef, meatballs, soft tendon, beef brisket, and small bits of tripe added to tender rice noodles and a rich beef broth, the intense, rich flavor of the pho filet dac biet offered layers of taste and a flavorful aroma with every bite. Customize it with cilantro, sawtooth herb, jalapeños, bean sprouts, lime, and basil from the accompanying plate or spice it up with a squirt or two of sriracha sauce.
A hearty, seasoned treat for around five bucks. And, given the size, there’s a good chance you’ll be taking home leftovers.
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