It had to be done. Having satisfied my breakfast requirements with the bánh mì, I decided to go explore the neighbourhood around the hotel. It was mainly residential and full of small shops. I found two local markets and two large supermarkets, one Vietnamese and the other Japanese. I was beginning to feel peckish again, so I chose the place that looked busiest for a nice bowl of phở - Vietnam's noodle classic.
From the extensive menu of two items, I chose phở bò, the most popular beef version. The other was phở gà - chicken.
This was GOOD! The broth was deeply flavoured and the accompaniments of bean sprouts, mint, pickled garlic, chilli and lime complemented the dish perfectly. I returned here more than once.
