Ottawa Foodies

Wifey and I popped in to sample the latest addition to the Pho Bo Ga cartel. This one is a little bit *west* of Preston Street which makes one think it might be superior to the others lest it fail to attract business away from the main Somerset strip.

Prices are a little lower than anywhere else, but then we were not given tea with our meal and didn't get the usual fresh plate of bean sprouts, basil, and lime with our soups. We both had satay (non Pho Bo) soups, so I can't say for sure that this omission will happen to all diners.

Spring rolls and Summer rolls (Goi Cuon) were quite fresh but certainly not the tastiest we've had. Too bad, because the price is right ($2.95 for two rolls, same price for spring or summer rolls).

Most Pho joints don't even carry the Goi Cuon, so kudos to them for expanding the menu -- lots of appetizer choices too.

The photo is of my XL "Special B" -- satay chicken, BBQ pork, and tofu in chicken based broth. It was heavier (greasier? saltier?) than usual and no discernible spice level. The latter observation is strange for something promoted as "satay." No fear, I was able to squirt some sriracha in and make it okay. Quite a passable broth but I've had better at the other Pho Bo Ga places. Generous amount of meat and noodles in the XL.