Northern Style Pho

But first.... fried shrimp cakes




Northern style pho with thicker noodles, more star anise and cinnamon flavor in the broth.

Cha Ca Thang Long (Vietnamese Turmeric Fish with Dill)

Cha Ca Thang Long (Vietnamese Turmeric Fish with Dill) - Hanoi dish

Bun Bo Hue An Nam

Normally this place is PACKED and requires a 45 minute wait just for lunch. But we lucked out and got in right when four people left. This place only serves pho, or Bun Bo Hue (with or without ox penis because, you know, eating penis is good for men - stamina, fertility, etc etc).

I LOVE me some BUN BO HUE ! Delicious, SPICY broth, pieces of beef, pork, tendon, fish cakes, noodles, and blood - which I gave to Carlo to eat. Ummmm.

Carlo ordered it with Ox penis. He couldn't tell which pieces of meat were the Ox penis. He ate it all and enjoyed it so it must have been good. =)

Ordered a coconut bean drink to balance out the spice.






The only place that I like to eat Bun Bo Hue.

Bun Bo Hue An Nam
740 Story Road, Ste 3
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 993-1755

Bún bò Huế

Was in South San Jose to see Lily for a haircut that was long overdue. Was planning on going to eat Bún bò Huế at a place called... Bún bò Huế off Story Road. Lily (who is Vietnamese) recommended another place which was close by. Luigi and I went to check it out for lunch.

Bean, tapioca, and coconut milk drink


Bún bò Huế - it was better here than most places but definitely not as spicy. All the meat was cooked well. I still prefer the other place for the broth.


Luigi got the fried rice noodles


Afterwards, I went home to take care of some things. Look at Ginger all passed out.