Pho and Beyond

Yes, this is really what the restaurant is called and no, I did not make it up. This is a relatively new restaurant that just opened in my neighborhood. It has been in business for over a year now. It is located in Roslyn, PA and it is fairly easy to get there.

For EU students who drive it is a twenty-five minute drive. If you follow this link it will take you to the directions on how to get there: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

For those students who do not drive, if you catch the train in Radnor,PA in to 30^th Street Station and then catch another train there, [the Warminster Line] it will take you to Roslyn, PA. The total cost for the train, to and from the destination, would be roughly $20. Because EU students have to catch two trains in order to get to Pho and Beyond, the amount of time to get there would be about an hour-but it is definitely worth it!

This restaurant serves authentic Vietnamese food and one of the great things about this restaurant is that it is inexpensive. Their atmosphere is ideal for anyone who wants to go for a date or to relax with friends.

When I went I ordered their chicken soup which I love because the broth is so flavorful:

The traditional way to make this dish is to allow the soup to simmer for several hours and it develops a very tasteful broth. 

This place is also great to come to during the Fall and Winter Seasons because sometimes a big bowl soup is just what you need to feel better or to warm up! Not to mention, they give you a huge amount of food for an inexpensive price. This soup costs ,roughly, about $9!

When you order the Vietnamese noodle dishes, they bring out a bunch of little things to add to your soup in order to 'dress it up'. The dish includes: fresh Cilantro, Basil, Jalapenos, Limes, and Bean Sprouts. They also provide Sriracha Sauce [which is like Hot Sauce], Hoisin Sauce ( a.k.a Plum Sauce), and Fish Oil.

Here's an interesting fact: France colonized Vietnam, and some of their dishes show french attributes. For example, the dessert I ordered.

Flan is originally French, not Vietnamese, but the colonization affected their culture and it is sometimes portrayed in their foods.

According to the Zagat Survey, this restaurant would be listed as “I”-Inexpensive because the price ranges are below $15. There are a few dishes on the menu that are a little bit more expensive, but most of the entrees are below $15.