Hidden Gem in the Heart of Cville: Pho
Elizabeth Phan, staff writer
Thai Cuisine & Noodle House may have some of the best Thai dishes, but what might surprise you is that they also take pride in serving traditional Vietnamese Pho. It might be a little confusing that a Thai restaurant is serving Pho, but trust me when I say that my father would be so upset to know that I loved it.
Since Oct. 24, 2014, Thai Cuisine & Noodle House has been serving up traditional and authentic Thai and Vietnamese food. Located at 2005 Commonwealth Dr. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday at 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and then re-open again at 5-9 p.m.. Unfortunately, they close on Mondays. Many locals swarmed in for a relaxing and laid back dinner. Its walls decorated with local art, and across the restaurant, a football game played above the bar as the chef prepared my dinner.
Pho, a Vietnamese favorite, is a noodle soup dish made from beef broth. It is served with a huge serving of Banh Pho, which is made out of rice, thinly sliced beef, bean sprouts, and fresh herbs. The Pho was reasonably priced at $8.50 for a small portion or $10.50 for a larger portion. Be careful, though, because the small is still a very large helping. The soup was warm and savory and reminded me of home.
Thai Cuisine & Noodle House serves up a four-page menu of gluten-free and dairy-free options. And if you are lactose intolerant like me, you’ll be glad to know that they have dairy free dessert options that are just as good as their Pho.
Thai Cuisine & Noodle House left a wonderful first impression with very kind staff and welcoming owners. The open-style kitchen left me feeling excited about my dessert.
Even Ivan Rekosh of ZoKoLo agrees that Thai Cuisine & Noodle House deserves the full rating for their dish. The Charlottesville 29 rated it as one of the best dishes to have been eaten back in 2016.
If you are a Charlottesville local, Thai Cuisine & Noodle House is a must for any special occasion or night out with friends. Be sure to try out the chef’s specials and be surprised at how delicious Thai and Vietnamese Cuisine can be.
