Yesterday, we ventured out to Albert Park to try some pho bo (beef noodle soup) at iDo Kitchen. iDo Kitchen is a little more 'upmarket' than most other Vietnamese restaurants. The decor was simple and tasteful - very different from the usual Vietnamese eateries packed with plastic tables and stools and bright lighting.This Hanoi-style pho was by far the best I have had in a few years (but this may be because I was comparing it to the pho I have been eating in Brisbane for the last 5 years). The broth was quite dark but surprisingly not overly salty nor oily. The broth was well-balanced and had a tinge of bitterness to it.
It was served without the usual bean shoots and herbs but I believe that with all excellent pho, if the broth is good enough, no extra condiments are needed.
While the pho was a little more expensive than most ($13.50), it was well worth it.
We will definitely be returning for their dinner menu which includes one of my all time favourite Vietnamese dishes, a home dish which very rarely makes it on to a restaurant menu - thit heo kho (caramelised pork and egg)!
http://www.idokitchen.com.au/
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