Chao Vietnamese Street Food with Ebony January 6, 2024
Posted by Kenny Norman in north.Tags: Chao Vietnamese Street Food, dinner, pork, shrimp, smoothie, Vietnamese
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So I went to check out on Friday, January 5, 2024. We had this planned for a few months, and after Noelle recommended it, Ebony wanted to check it out. The place is on 96th Street in the same plaza as Great Clips. We both liked it. I forget exactly what Ebony got, but she said it was delicious. I had sooooo many questions and Ebony and I both know I was being a tough customer. Our server was a good sport and played along. He was very energetic. I don’t recall the exact name of what I got, but it had pork, noodles, bean sprouts, lettuce, and a LOT of shrimp. I also removed the cucumbers and something that was pickled. The lemongrass marinade was barely noticeable once diluted thoroughly, and the sauces added some extra tang to the pork and shrimp. I also got a berry smoothie, which our server didn’t recommend because of the seeds, but I didn’t mind the seeds. The food was delicious and incredibly filling. Ebony and I both decided we would return at some point. And honestly? If this restaurant were open later than 8:00, then I bet I would return sooner!
Pho Tasty for real July 22, 2016
Posted by Kenny Norman in north.Tags: Castleton, dinner, food, Indianapolis, noodle, Pho Tasty, Vietnamese
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Tonight, at Vanessa’s recommendation, Ebony and I went to Pho Tasty, a Vietnamese Noodle House, by Castleton Square. It was quite enjoyable! I had Vietnamese Pork Barbecue Egg Rolls for $4, and they looked like they were wrapped in plastic. I checked, and not only was it not plastic, but it was also edible. They also provided a sauce that I thought tasted like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Delicious. Entrees, of which they had a wide selection, ranged from $9-13. Mine was about $11. I narrowed my selection down from four choices, and I honestly could not pronounce the Vietnamese name. I just know it was #43 on the menu, and #18, #42, and #45 were the three runner-ups. The entree I had contained vermicelli noodles, which taste like rice, as well as shrimp, lettuce, marinated beef, bean sprouts, carrots, and cucumbers. It was pretty good and I enjoyed it, although next time, I think I’ll pass on the cucumbers, and I may skip the carrots if the chef can’t separate the carrots from the vinegar-tasting sauce they were drenched in. Every other piece, especially the beef, was very flavorful. Portions were large, which I love, and I can say the prices were reasonable. One note, though: they do NOT give refills on sodas because they serve them in cans. If you want more than one drink, then it’s best to just get water. I’d recommend the place for sure, and I’d like to go back there again. After all, there are three more entrees I need to try!
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