I like just a smidgen of chili paste with my pho.

I like just a smidgen of chili paste with my pho.

Since I don’t travel to the outskirts of Los Angeles often, I usually like to hit a few local ethnic food places at a time. Just to be efficient.

This particular Saturday, I knew I wanted Vietnamese.

And lots of it.

The first of our three spots was the #1 rated Pho according to LA Weekly, Pho Filet.

Located in what Yelpers call a bad area of town, Pho Filet is known for their….wait for it…Pho with Filet Mignon.

While I did enjoy this hot, steamy bowl of noodle soup with tender pieces of beef, I actually dug the Pho Ga (Chicken Pho) a little better.

I’m not sure if it’s the little dish of special sauce you dump in before slurping it all down or what, but it be damn tasty!

We also order the Bun Dac Biet with Pork, which was served warm (I’m used to it being served cold) while it was tasty and we all really loved the pork, it wasn’t worth the drive.

While we enjoyed this place, I still firmly believe that Pho is Pho and if you can find a good place in your neighborhood, no need to travel for it.

Onto the next one!

9463 Garvey Ave
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 453-8911

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Pho Fixin's.

Pho Fixin’s.

Pho Filet (Beef Noodle Soup with Filet Mignon)

Pho Filet (Beef Noodle Soup with Filet Mignon)

Pho Ga (Chicken Soup)

Pho Ga (Chicken Soup)

Bun with Pork

Bun with Pork

Scissors are provided to cut the noodles

Scissors are provided to cut the noodles

Durian Milkshake "You're sure you want to order that?"

Durian Milkshake “You’re sure you want to order that?”