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Who wants pho? In Long Beach on Anaheim Blvd is Pho Hong Phat. Taken by art director friend, Ian who gives this place the thumbs up, I went for the taste test. Of course, the first thing to try is the special pho, in the large size. The spot isn’t pretty, there was no grade to be found in the window, but the space actually has a second room to help fit the pho fans. However, at the wrong time, people doget stuck waiting outside. It shows up looking like this. Hot and very simple, the meat is red and the tripe is furry. Of course, you have to break in the basil, bean sprouts, and maybe a chili or two. On the side plate, maybe some sauce to dip your meat. Order a lemonade. Some Vietnamese restaurants do it all wrong, Pho Hong Phat does it all right – and it’s big. The pho looks simple once everything is mixed in. The soup tastes great, the noodles are nice, and it’s a substantial sized meal. A lot of you might get freaked out by the idea of eating tripe. But it’s actually mild and reminds me more of seafood. Vietnamese restaurant 101. Pay at the counter after you’re done. See the beautiful chairs? Have pho and a smile3243 E Anaheim Street Long Beach, CA 90804(562) 498-3754
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Who wants pho? In Long Beach on Anaheim Blvd is Pho Hong Phat. Taken by art director friend, Ian who gives this place the thumbs up, I went for the taste test. Of course, the first thing to try is the special pho, in the large size.
The spot isn't pretty, there was no grade to be found in the window, but the space actually has a second room to help fit the pho fans. However, at the wrong time,...
What’s so special about Superbowl Sunday? I don’t always watch the game, but maybe I wanted to see the commercials, witness the hype, or gather with some family. I think it’s the latter for me. When my mother owned a restaurant, she had Superbowl Sundays. I think it was something like $50 for a ticket and 60 people would come. I guess if you do the math it’s a few thousand, and it would overfill each year! Tons of people would come and she’d have maybe 6 or 7 televisions going on including one big screen. I used to work the door and collect tickets. She’s have prime rib, ham, turkey, sushi, halftime oyster shooters!, and so much more. The food was non stop. I think the coolest part was that, she’d take a seat front and center in front of the big screen and yell at the TV. Now, it’s a strip down version of it all. We get together, and have a smaller party. I think it was my first year, and maybe it’s a new tradition, but one thing stayed the same. She sat front and center and yelled at the TV.
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What's so special about Superbowl Sunday? I don't always watch the game, but maybe I wanted to see the commercials, witness the hype, or gather with some family. I think it's the latter for me. When my mother owned a restaurant, she had Superbowl Sundays. I think it was something like $50 for a ticket and 60 people would come. I guess if you do the math it's a few thousand, and it would overfill...
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Tilapia, brown rice, potato and yam, assorted veggies… wildrice fried rice no eggs – these look like rat turds and I’d know that. Katraj lunch buffet – the dude who works here has a kick ass turban and facial hair. A lot of Indian spots have good food, that’s a given, but this place had fresh pineapple and melon. That’s awesome. It’s funny how they also had four kinds of chicken, and they almost all tasted the same. The spinach is always good and naan, plain or garlic comes with it for 7.95. It’s a dollar or two out of people’s normal lunch ranges, but it’s worth it.Natraj Cuisine Of India5262 E 2nd St Long Beach, CA(562) 930-0930 at gr/eats – seafood yosenabe.
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