Bella and I have been enjoying our Saturday " tete et tetes". After dance at the Bathurst I think we've tried every sushi joint in the Annex, so I thought I'd review a restaurant I've found near my humble abode, namely:
Com Pho Asia 2 Noodles
221 Cundles Road East, Unit 11
Barrie, Ontario
As the name suggests, it's a Vietnamese noodle house neatly tucked inside a small industrial mall. I happened to be travelling home via Barrie one night, and stumbled upon this gem by accident.
The first thing that will knock you sideways about this restaurant is the exuberance of the staff. You are greeted warmly and once you are shown your seat, a piping hot pot of green tea is placed in front of you. Not a big deal I know, but with the sudden blasts of Arctic air lately, it was a welcome appetizer.
The menu is typical for a "pho house" with lots of soup, noodle and rice dishes. What makes the Com Pho different and delicious is the size of the portions, the freshness of the ingredients and the presentation of your selected dish. I've eaten at a lot of Vietnamese restaurants over the years, but believe me, this is one of the best I've ever patronized.
My favourite lunch dish is an appetizer of cold wraps stuffed with vegetables and seafood, followed by a medium bowl of the "Chef's special" pho soup. At the risk of sounding redundant, this is a great lunch time treat,and a glorious respite from the fast food restaurants that seem to be clogging the heart of the City of Barrie.
My lunch including a Diet Coke, costs approximately $14.00 including a tip.
Rating: 5 out of 5
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