Best Vietnamese in town

Started by SarahTay, August 23, 2011, 06:09:59 PM

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Quote from: I-10east on June 24, 2013, 08:38:00 AM
I can't say that it's 'the best' because I haven't tried it, and was just scavenging for a Vietnamese food thread,  but 'Yummy Pho' has opened on Normandy, in the old Arby's building.

It just opened but I have not made it in there yet.  Great asian market right behind it too!
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blizz01

Saigon Tokyo in Fleming Island has quickly become a gem.

johnny_simpatico

Although I haven't tried it, Urban Spoon has promising reviews of iPho (as in the name of the smartphone) on Beach Boulevard.  It's not far from Pho King, but a wee bit closer to town and on the south side of Beach Blvd.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/44/1716045/restaurant/Southside/iPho-Jacksonville

ProjectMaximus

Quote from: johnny_simpatico on June 24, 2013, 06:38:34 PM
Although I haven't tried it, Urban Spoon has promising reviews of iPho (as in the name of the smartphone) on Beach Boulevard.  It's not far from Pho King, but a wee bit closer to town and on the south side of Beach Blvd.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/44/1716045/restaurant/Southside/iPho-Jacksonville

Yeah, someone whose opinion I would trust very much raved about this place. I have not yet had the pleasure.

TheCat

Any Updates or Changes of Opinion?

I recently went to the new pho place in the Ashley Towers building, where Avocados used to be. Not good. The pho tasted flat, one dimensional.

benfranklinbof

Has anyone tried "yummy pho" its on Normandy in front of Hung though Asian market (I think that's the name of the market) I've been meaning to go there but I always forget to lol
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jaxjaguar

Quote from: TheCat on August 17, 2014, 10:51:43 AM
Any Updates or Changes of Opinion?

I recently went to the new pho place in the Ashley Towers building, where Avocados used to be. Not good. The pho tasted flat, one dimensional.


^while I can't speak for their Pho, their pork and beef Banh mi's are excellent. Of the places I've been to in Jax theirs and Olio's are my favorite.

ben says

Quote from: benfranklinbof on August 17, 2014, 11:53:03 AM
Has anyone tried "yummy pho" its on Normandy in front of Hung though Asian market (I think that's the name of the market) I've been meaning to go there but I always forget to lol

Yes it's awesome.

On another note, I know it's not in Jax, but anyone headed to/from the Tampa area: you have to try Saigon Deli. Best Vietnamese I've ever had, anywhere. Period.
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TheCat

Quote from: jaxjaguar on August 17, 2014, 12:12:39 PM
Quote from: TheCat on August 17, 2014, 10:51:43 AM
Any Updates or Changes of Opinion?

I recently went to the new pho place in the Ashley Towers building, where Avocados used to be. Not good. The pho tasted flat, one dimensional.


^while I can't speak for their Pho, their pork and beef Banh mi's are excellent. Of the places I've been to in Jax theirs and Olio's are my favorite.

Have you tried Saigon Times?

ProjectMaximus

Quote from: benfranklinbof on August 17, 2014, 11:53:03 AM
Has anyone tried "yummy pho" its on Normandy in front of Hung though Asian market (I think that's the name of the market) I've been meaning to go there but I always forget to lol

Yes, it's pretty good.

Non-RedNeck Westsider

Quote from: benfranklinbof on August 17, 2014, 11:53:03 AM
Has anyone tried "yummy pho" its on Normandy in front of Hung though Asian market (I think that's the name of the market) I've been meaning to go there but I always forget to lol

Note to lunchers:  Yummy Pho does not have a Bahn Mi, but it reminded me how delicious the one's from Houng Thin are. 

If you want a sammy, go to the grocery store behind Yummy.  Asian version of Publix subs.
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