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Pho Rice Pot
Categories: Restaurants Vietnamese Restaurants Chinese Restaurants Thai Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai [Edit]
18485 Stony Plain RoadEdmonton, AB T5Z 2V9
(780) 483-4888
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 9 pm
Sun 11 am - 8 pm
2 reviews for Pho Rice Pot
2 reviews in English
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Review from Paula K.
1/10/2012
This restaurant was formerly known as The Rice Pad, but has since changed its name and, presumably, its ownership. The menu contains the predictable selection of Vietnamese and Chinese dishes to be found at such a restaurants, but prices are a a dollar or two higher. Likely this is a result of the location, but after sampling the food here, it is more likely because of the high quality of the food and huge - and I mean, huge - portions.
We spent a while scanning the menu, full of choices of pho, noodle bowls, rice dishes, and standard Westernized Chinese fare like ginger beef and lemon chicken. My dining partner went for the lemon chicken. He was presented with a large plate containing three chicken breasts, battered and fried to a golden brown. The chicken was juicy and plump, while the coating was crispy and not too greasy. We noted that with an order of rice, we could have shared it for lunch. The sweet lemon sauce was served in a bowl to the side, allowing the customer to used as much or as little as per one's taste.
I went for one of the restaurant's special items, which was stewed beef brisket soup. I had a choice of egg or rice noodles, and I opted for rice. Surprisingly, it took longer for my soup to arrive - by the time it came, the lemon chicken was half gone. However, it was worth the wait. The bowl was so large, I could have gone swimming in it. Huge chunks of reasonably lean brisket floated atop a mountain of noodles, as did a number of large and tender carrot pieces. The broth was so aromatic, its scent wafted all through our table, and it was a bit spicier than other Vietnamese stews I have had. I think a spicy paprika may have been used (also attributing to the broth's orange colour), but I could also taste cloves and other seasonings. It was fantastic.
The interior of the restaurant has not changed. It is large and spacious, with two levels of seating. Service is reasonably friendly, although our waitress disappeared after our food was served. That aside, the food alone is reason to come here. Pho Rice Pot is easily one of the best Asian restaurants in west Edmonton. -
Review from Violet P.
2/6/2012
When we arrived at the restaurant, there was no one eating in the restaurant but a few people getting take out. I'm not sure if this was a good thing or not but it was late afternoon on a Sunday. The restaurant has comfortable booths as well as tables and chairs. We were seated in a booth and were promptly brought waters.
I decided to get the 4 colour vermicilli bowl with 2 spring rolls, 4 slices of grilled pork, 1 meatball, and shredded pork. The grilled pork had a delicious bbq grill taste and it was my favourite meat. I think the proportions varied from that listed on the menu. It came out on a plate rather than a bowl and the portion size seemed very big. At $10.50, it's more expensive than other restaurants but it's also bigger. In addition to the pork, noodles, and spring rolls, I got 2 pieces of slice cucumber, carrots, bean sprouts and lettuce which were fresh and crispy. I could only eat half of my meal and was full.
My husband had the combo dinner with grilled chicken and shrimp for $12.95. His came with wonton soup of 3 wonton, broccoli cauliflower, and other veggies. The broth was hot and tasty and I didn't mind drinking it. His meal looked simliar to mine except he ordered rice and they also brought fish sauce for him too. He wasn't a fan of the rice as it was hard and probably sitting in the cooker for a while and not very fresh.
I would go back and try the pho. I'm sure the broth would be good and I wouldn't mind paying the extra dollar or so for the convenience of the location and the cleaniness of the restaurant.
