tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post7898089130442782304..comments2024-03-01T11:09:22.394-05:00Comments on Indianapolis Restaurant Scene: Long ThanhErin in Indyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06236924407558284371noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-15618374693142657782012-10-01T18:59:19.955-04:002012-10-01T18:59:19.955-04:00I stopped in at Long Thanh for the first time toda...I stopped in at Long Thanh for the first time today, and also had pho for the first time as well. Seemed like a perfect way to compete the gloomy weather. Started with the pancake as well (which I had actually ordered before your suggestion, Erin) and I really really liked it. The shrimp were cooked nicely and the pork was much more flavorful than it looked like it would be. I could say that about the pancake as a whole, actually. I didnt feel the need to use any of the sauce brought with it, however I did add alot of cilantro on top.<br /><br />I got the rare beef pho, and I did like it quite a bit. I was expecting a thicker beef broth for some reason and was surprised by how thin it was. Still pretty flavorful though and I liked how it got even more flavorful as it sat and the beef "cooked" a little. At least thats what I am assuming happened. I had a ton left over and I think when I go back for seconds the flavor will be even deeper and more pronounced.<br /><br />All in all, thanks for the suggestion! indyLindsaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-32854015368953847752012-08-12T05:40:06.795-04:002012-08-12T05:40:06.795-04:00Interesting.
I found their phở (I had their phố ...Interesting. <br /><br />I found their phở (I had their phố đặc biệt) to be lacking in aromatics and just salty, if that. It was also missing the tripe and brisket. Not much body to it either. Also - no plate of garnishes, etc - which would be expected if the place serves Northern Vietnamese style phố but that is not obvious. Clearly you did get the plate of garnishes, which is Southern Vietnamese style. I won't be returning for their phố, nor for their gỏi cuốn (the "summer rolls" which you also got) which were lackadaisical and that dip was odd, to say the least.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-43041698398198313472012-01-31T08:13:24.609-05:002012-01-31T08:13:24.609-05:00I was going to say the same thing as Beth, Eggroll...I was going to say the same thing as Beth, Eggroll #1 on Emerson.INdy Girl in Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08110538525892860066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-52723377342064935552012-01-30T18:38:02.106-05:002012-01-30T18:38:02.106-05:00Nice review! I used to go there all the time (I w...Nice review! I used to go there all the time (I work nearby). It's been a while since my last visit and after reading this you have me wanting pho! Always had good meals there. The BBQ smell from next door is a little odd though.Andrewhttp://www.indyscan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-59524947678076182992012-01-30T16:36:03.751-05:002012-01-30T16:36:03.751-05:00Egg Roll #1 on Emerson right off 465 on the south ...Egg Roll #1 on Emerson right off 465 on the south side has amazing pho (rare beef being the type we usually get). The broth is delicious and could stand on its own, although I think part of the fun of pho is the ritual of adding bits of this and that, making it spicy, etc.<br /><br />I believe it's called 'rare' beef simply because it is usually placed in the broth raw and is cooked by the broth, not because it is meant to stay rare. That's as opposed to well-done beef brisket pho.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07676314691714117101noreply@blogger.com