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Pho Tu Do
Vietnamese $$$$$ 119 Bowery (b/w Hester & Grand St.) New York , NY 10002
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Pho Tu DoBy Ganjin Girl's Guide to Chinatown Oct 15, 2006Already known to chowhounds, the restaurant has a good reputation...not to mention a fortuitous location, nestled between the two best Vietnamese markets in Chinatown* But what brought me in was the picture menu, advertising a few items that I'd found to be rare – Banh Beo and Banh Uot. Two glutinous delicacies in one stop - that was too good an offer to pass up. And the experience was worth it...from the plain, neat decoration to the friendly staff and comfortable vibe. A touch on the expensive side, the menu nevertheless delivers on some harder to find items (such as vegetarian Banh Khot.) Some typical dishes--such as papaya salad--appear to be missing, but the good stuff makes up for it. At least the Banh Uot did...a chewy, textural delight, flavored with chili and fish sauce. Yes, I'll be skipping the blood Chao porridge on my next trip – but at least I think I'll go back FULL REVIEW
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