Have a hankering for some pho and fresh spring rolls? These authentic Vietnamese spots don’t disappoint.
- Little Saigon
Through a pergola of lush, verdant vines stands a cozy cottage, where Little Saigon has been serving Vietnamese classics for more than 20 years. Start with the egg rolls, then slurp steaming, veggie-packed pho, or tuck into a scrumptious rice vermicelli salad bowl.
7016 N. 57th. Ave., Glendale, 623-939-6136 - Pho Avina
Head to this gem for an inexpensive and satisfying meal crafted from creative appetizers: banh xeo, a rice crêpe filled with seasoned bean sprouts, pork and shrimp, and bo tai chanh, a lime-marinated, rare beef salad served with rice crackers.
4920 W. Thunderbird Rd., Glendale, 602-439-2547, phoavina.com - PT Noodles
There’s nothing fancy about this small, unadorned strip mall restaurant, but the food is delicious and the staff is fast, friendly and efficient. All the classics are here – pho, banh mi, egg rolls, spring rolls, rice vermicelli and rice dishes – executed well and at extremely reasonable prices.
1375 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, 623-536-2099, ptnoodles.com
