Americans might not think of soup as an entree, but Vietnamese eaters regularly make broth-based bowls the main event at meals. One of the most iconic types of Asian soup is pho, a typically beef-based eat chock full of fresh meat and veggies. At Pho Factory in Alexandria, guests can gobble up this surprisingly filling Vietnamese soup.
If you aren't sure which version to order, stick with the basics and get the classic pho dac biet. It incorporates virtually every style of beef, including rare steak, beef brisket, flank steak, and tendon. Mixed with rice, bean sprouts, basil, jalapeno, and lime in a flavorful broth, the eclectic meats make for a hearty meal. You can also opt for the seafood pho, which boasts shrimp, calamari, fried fish balls, and imitation crab in lieu of beef. Or take a spoon to the chicken pho instead, known formally as pho ga.
Pho Factory
6237 Little River Turnpike
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 642-0101
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