Pho Of Aurora

Address: 12752 Aurora Ave N Seattle, WA 98133

Phone: (206) 363-5840

Prices:
Small - 5.95
Large - 6.95

Rating: 4.5

Pho of Aurora was a huge surprise. As you drive by, all you notice is a rundown, bland, grey building which made me a little weary. Expecting a dirty run down interior, I was surprised to find that the inside was a little run down but was extremely clean. The people who run the restaurant take pride in keeping the place clean. My waiter was quick to help and extremely friendly. The menu was typical Vietnamese fare with vermicelli and rice dishes and the typical full gamut of pho options.

As the soup arrived at my table I noticed how fresh the condiments and soup looked. There was a perfect amount of noodles to meat ratio and a perfect amount of tripe and tendon. The broth was a little lighter in color then I have become accustom to but it was very flavorful and balanced. There were no tastes that stuck out more than others. Really the only thing that I can complain about my experience at Pho of Aurora was the fact that the jalapeno was sliced a tad but thicker then I normally like, but that was easily forgiven.

This was one of the best bowls of soup I have enjoyed since starting this blog. If they offered a free cream puff I may have given them a perfect score. They even take credit cards, which is so rare at small local pho places in Seattle. Please don't be scared by the meager looks on the outside. If you go in you will have a great meal.