(412) 661-7443
4917 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh,
PA
15224
40.4655
-79.9447
Neighborhood: Garfield
What People Are Saying About Pho Minh
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – A small, 10-table Vietnamese restaurant that's sparklingly clean and neat. You are greeted with a smile and a pot of steaming and aromatic jasmine tea, quick and efficient service, and a most happy, helpful hostess. – – The Food – The meals are authentic homestyle Vietnamese. The centerpiece of the menu is pho, the traditional Vietnamese soup. Here, there are fifteen permutations available, with both chicken and beef bases. A side dish of basil, mint, bean sprouts, lime, and hot thai pepper is served to add in as one sees fit. The next course must…
02/22/09
tasty food!!!!!!!!!!
by jimi62471
I was turned on to this place a few years back and i frequent it about once a month. Friendly family if you bother to get to know them. terrific new flavors to me. I am a huge fan of all of the condiments (although this is a bit more of Laos flavor than Vietnam). a bit americanized i will admit, but truly a diamond in the rough!!!!!! i like the #42 and shrimp rolls(fried ones) . don't be afraid of the fish sauce, it is your friend!
02/10/09
Wonderful, inexpensive food
by dhp1
Great service, wonderful pho soup and spring rolls. tofu with lemongrass is superb. We tend to go there are least once every 2 weeks--for the price, it is easier than cooking at home!
11/26/08
Great food, Great portions, Great Condiments
by nick_sine
I ate dinner with my 2 year old daughter. She loved the lemongrass chicken soup and I had the house special I saw the staff eating; Beef with bean curd soup made spicy. The staff was friendly and they provided fresh basil with meal as well as mung beans.
The Details on Pho Minh
Green People:
Vegetarians have lots of choices, with gui cuon filled with tofu, fried salad rolls, and an excellent, if underspiced Singapore rice noodle.
Hot Stuff?:
Fortunately, the chef will gladly spice up your food to whatever you desire, and there are hot sauces on the table.
Hint:
Don't miss the terrific fresh juice drinks, including coconut, lemon, and orange.
Category:
Notable Chef:
Hang Nguyen
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