The Thousands

Bring it Bac. Sing it Bac. Eat Pho Bac with me.

Things to look for if you want decent ‘pho’: Hoi sin and chilli sauce, in a squeeze bottle, already on the table. Chopsticks in a bundled container, also on the table. Last and probably the most important thing: a box of tissues.

These aren’t the most fancy things in the world, but that’s not what you are going for. If you want fancy try Red Lantern in Slurry. If you want the non-subtitled version, come to Marricks and eat ‘pho reals’. **This is the best pho this side of town without having to venture to Bankstown or Canley Heights: traditional northern Vietnamese homestyle broth with fresh rare beef slices. And if there’s one thing you need to know about ‘pho’ is that North is best. That sweet, sweet aniseed-y taste. If ‘pho’ isn’t your cup of tea, then try the ‘bun cha gio thit nuong’ (vermicelli with spring rolls and grilled pork). This comes with fresh julienne cucumber, bean sprouts, pickled carrots, fish sauce and chillies. Amazing. If you really want to push it, go the ‘bun rieu’ (vermicelli in crab soup with tomatoes and blood jelly). Crazy shit. Food is simple. Like this review. Pho shizzle.