Pho and Footscray

One of our friends was ranting about the Pho in Footscray. He claimed it is better than the one in Richmond and Springvale. We used to go to Richmond for Pho. This shop that we patronised has a Cock & Bull logo and without doubt makes the best Pho. Later they started a branch in Springvale. Of late we found the standard has dropped, when they started to add more dishes to their menu.

Last Sunday after church, we took a train to Flinders Station to meet up with my BIL and SIL. At the Flinders station we switch train to Footscray. This eating shop a short walk away from Footscray Station. It is a small shop and only serves Beef Pho or Chicken Pho. The place was nearly packed when we arrived.

Pho Shop in Footscray

The Pho come in 3 sizes – small @ $6.00, medium @8.00 and large @9.00. We all had medium size. The Pho came in steaming hot soup with raw beef and onions. You then garnished it with Bean Sprout, Hung Que (Asian Basil) and lemon.

I must admit the soup is very good. The soup is clear, flavoured with sweet spices and scintillating herbs. This hearty soup is what makes the Pho so delicious. No doubt, I will there again for another bowl of Pho.

Note: Picture of Pho is from the net. I was too shy to grab any pictures in a crowded place.

After lunch, we walked around the shops. Most shops were closed except for a few Asian shops. Surprisingly, Footscray market was closed. On weekdays, it is always packed and parking is always hard to find. This is what turns us off from driving there.

Footscray Market

Footscray

Nangka (Jack Fruit)

Green Mango (Sample with sweet chilli sauce)

Cockles (See Ham)

Sea Food

Spainierd Crabs

Fountain fills with Suds

Graffitti on the wall

Note:

Pho is a traditional Vietnamese beef noodle soup, served with rice noodle, raw beef or cooked beef and garnished with bean sprout, Asian Basil and lemon. Variations included beef tendons and chicken.