Comments on: To cure what ails: Hu Tieu Bo Kho

By: Alex Millier

Alex Millier — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:43:16 +0000

Hey there Mattster! Just been trying out a new place in Northbridge called Phong Vinh. (Unit 3/323 William St, near corner of Newcastle St). Have put them through the Pho test which they passed with flying colours. Also, for the more adventurous, their Oxtail soup with egg noodles was amazing. Another soup with goats meat was also wildly delicious. They’ve only been open a few weeks but I’d rate them as highly as any I’ve tried in Northbridge before. Haven’t tried the H� Ti�u B� Kho yet. Might do that tomorrow…. :)

By: M

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:39:20 +0000

Yo Ph?rry Man – Love my beef ball noodle shooop even after having it everyday in Ho Chi Minh (sometimes even for breakfast)! Although that pic looks heaps yummier than any I had over there. Sorry my mum doesn’t cook this … or maybe I’m just saying that so you don’t invite yourself over =P At Cambridge Forum Food Court, the Malaysian Hawker stall has a dish called Ho Fun in egg sauce…. I’d pick that any day over any noodle soup.

By: Jean

Jean — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:52:46 +0000

You haven’t tried my MIL’s chicken noodle soup that’s why ;). I guess being from a similar culture, anything that doesn’t involve chillies are a welcomed treat when it comes to fighting colds.

I really should start exploring cafes again.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:54 +0000

Hey Jean: I reckon they often kick the chicken noodle soups arse… how can you compete with mint and chilli and lemon juice… all swimming in a lovely stock… Thanks for your virtual thoughts… might explain the chill down my spine last week :) Which also reminds me to drop into Fiori soon.

Hey Nga, Glad you finally popped up on the radar to give some Vietnamese experience… If only to gloat that your mum’s is the best… to which of course I ask… Where is my invitation to dinner then ?? It seems like I’m only meeting people to get to their mothers these days… could be worrying.

By: Nga

Nga — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:55:08 +0000

Hey Matt,

Nice post on viet soups! You are right about the translations even though you looked them up :) My favourite food in the world is pho and no one makes it better than my mum :D She does a pretty good Hu Tieu Bo Kho too.

I also also had pho in Melbourne and I have to say theirs is better than here in Perth.

By: Jean

Jean — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:09:53 +0000

Hey hey-
Pho is the ultimate comfort food I reckon, pretty much on par with chicken noodle soup.

Went to Cantina the other day and for some reason thought of you when I saw the bags of Fiori coffee. Hmm.

By: Linda A

Linda A — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:54:31 +0000

Speaking of truffles …………………… treated ourselves to 100g. Two bottles of truffle oil now in pantry, and the big truffle dinner is happening tomorrow night!

PS. I too love Vietnamese soups. Mmmm…….

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:20:01 +0000

Thanks Aurelia,

I’ve tried Tra Vinh as well, and I like it too… though the Hu Tieu Bo Kho there is quite different to Vinh Hongs… I’m not sure if it’s better or worse, but I think I like Vinh Hongs more… Also quite familiar with Big Bowl… did a post on them a while back now… My normal order is a big bowl (!) of pork dumplings with noodles… tasty stuff. Not sure anyone wants my undies off in a restaurant though :)

By: Aurelia

Aurelia — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:16:46 +0000

you should try Tra Vinh on Brisbane Street. and another great asian haunt is Big Bowl on William Street, try the XO noodles. it will rock your undies off.

By: Grendel

Grendel — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:33:55 +0000

If you do find a nubbin of truffle, a feast may be in order!