Near the ending of our trip; I received a text from Cathy (aaah the joys of modern technology). Pho Lucky had finally reopened….and just to add that little twist of the knife; Cathy had visited and had what I had been craving…..the Banh Mi Bo Kho. So, of course after returning Saturday evening; having to take care of my "Honey Doo" list….I headed straight to Pho Lucky for my fix.
There was one small problem……this past Sunday morning was the time change….we'd already experienced the time change while in France the week before….so I basically ignored my phone….I was focused, and the clock in the car said 915, when I arrived….it was actually 815 and Pho Lucky wasn't opened yet. The irony of it all…..
Luckily (no pun intended), it was only about 15 minutes until the place opened, so I went and did a couple of things….and returned at 845. After all, I really didn't want to appear to excited about having the Bo Kho here, right?
Both Cathy and Alan from Clairemont (in an email), mentioned that Lucky really didn't look much different. I noticed the change in the colors of the walls; but the same somewhat sticky tables were the same as was the configuration.
Still, who really cares….I was here for one reason.
The Banh Mi Bo Kho is now $7.25. I think this is a slight increase in price; but really can't remember.
The standard issue bread was nicely toasted though nothing special.
The broth was a bit thinner than I recalled; maybe they've got to get things back in orders; though it was nicely beefy, but with a bit too much black pepper in it this time around. Not overly salty, hints of anise, the carrots were decently tender; the slightest touch of lime to adjust the flavors….all was right in the world. At least for the moment.
The rather large pieces of beef were well flavored and while it could have been a bit more tender did well….ditto for the rather gigantic piece of tendon.
All in all, this was better than what I'd had while Lucky was closed. And my craving was taken care of…….after two months mind you….but heck, I did get my fix.
Pho Lucky
9326 Mira Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92126
glad you got your fix, the others were 🙁
Me too Kat!
I didn’t even realize they had remodeled, ha ha. I was just there with TC on Friday afternoon where we got spring rolls to go.
I’d be content with a ratio of meat and tension 50%. Yum
I know CC……it’s kind of strange and makes you wonder what took 2 months?
Lol Billy…….that tendon was pretty good…lots of meat too.