I’ve only been to a couple Vietnamese restaurants in Calgary but am slowly working my way through a few of them. I stumbled upon an Insta picture of one of Pho Dau Bo’s pho bowls and I was instantly intrigued. They’re located in the same plaza as Noodle World and Bun Bo Hue Deli.
Hours are decent: 10:00am to 8:00pm everyday.
I went to check them out on a late Saturday afternoon for lunch and the place was busy. The servers here are all very friendly and bring you out hot tea when you sit down.
The menu is standard but I had eyes only for their pho. Click to see full menu (1, 2, 3 and 4). They also have bubble tea. Not sure why the flavours are listed separately.
Note: you can only use credit card if your meal is over $20.00 (otherwise it’s cash/debit).
Pho sate ga hoac bo (A) ($12.00)
Spicy noodle soup served with chicken, beef or seafood. The broth was unbelievably flavourful; creamy, rich, sweet, spicy, aromatic, complex and full of depth.
I could have swam in this bowl. The beef was perfectly sliced and stayed tender till the very last bite.
I’d come back in a heartbeat. Those green bowls are legit.
Pho Dau Bo
#110, 4909 – 17 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
(403) 272-5160
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