The Missus wanted me to do an Uncle Tetsu run. So, I decided to grab some lunch to go in the process. I recalled thinking the Bun Bo Hue from Da Nang Corner wasn't too bad when I last had it….oh my, a year ago! So, I parked on a side street, walked over to Da Nang Corner and placed my takeout order, then went over to grab the Missus's cheesecake.
My order was ready when I returned and I headed home.
I immediately unpacked things when I got home.
I set about reheating the broth and moving the noodles and proteins to a proper bowl. One thing I noticed was that the broth really didn't have that wonderful lemongrass-beefy fragrance of typical bun bo hue broth. Though I was prepared for the lack of banana blossom and such this time.
Once things were ready, I had lunch.
Well, that decent bowl of Bun Bo Hue I got from here might have been a fluke as this broth had no lemongrass flavor…..in fact, other than being terribly salty, it really lacked spice and beefiness. I used the whole container of mam tom and it was still bland.
I wish there were more veggies as the portion size seemed quite small.
The meatballs were tender and the rustic cut beef was fine, the beef shank was just bone and the tendon was way too rubbery this time around.
The Noodles had been cooked too much and were mushy. I only pour boiling water quickly over noodles to revive so I don't think it was that action making the noodles mushy.
Bummer. Maybe I hit the lottery the last time as I thought the BBH was not bad. Or maybe that's the norm and this was a "one-off". I guess we'll need to add possible consistency issues to the list as well.
The state of Vietnamese food in the area has really nose dived the last couple of years.
Da Nang Corner
4428 Convoy St.
San Diego, CA 92111
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We were gifted an Uncle Tetsu cheesecake a few weeks ago and I have plans to get another when in the area (each time when in the area). Always try to combine purchases at a stop but maybe will not order BBH here. There are other menu items.
Very disappointing Kat!
Yes, I’m trying my best to consolidate tasks these days Cathy.
I had BBH from Mien Trung a few weeks ago. Still good!
In my opinion MT still makes the best BBH in San Diego Junichi!