As much as I love pho bo (beef pho) , sometimes I seek something lighter. My default non-pho Vietnamese dish is bun...however, today, I was at My Chao. I had intended to try their bun so I can include it in my survey...however, this place is well known for its pho ga -- "chicken pho" with their special fried chicken.
My Chao is a Northern Vietnamese pho restaurant. A relative rarity in Vancouver where the pho scene is dominated by pho from the South. Norhtern pho (including the pho bo) is lighter and less redolent of the sweet spices that characterize pho as most of us know it - cloves, cinammon, star anise. The side dish of herbs includes ram rau - a herb not often seen in town.
My Chao is also known for their fried chicken, Vietnamese style. Tender and moist meat with a thin golden skin. Amazing.
This place was packed today.
Pho ga has a very light stock and and the noodles were fresh and tender. The stock was so light, it was refreshing.
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