Pho Tam used to be the best Pho in Surrey

Pho Tam used to be the standard for great tasting Pho in Surrey. Me and my friends agreed that it was the best one around. But it was just the shitty parking around the Surrey Central skytrain station that kept me from going for a long time. The complex is full of restaurants, and probably only about 10-12 parking spots, which are all usually taken. There’s a pay parking lot across the alley, but it sucks having to pay for parking, especially in Surrey. If you do park there though, make sure to pay for your ticket. I know a few friends who have gotten tickets for just having a quick meal. The area is a little bit sketchy too because it’s by the Surrey Central Skytrain Station.

Anyways, so I finally went back there a few weeks ago after over 2 years. I was sadly disappointed, but that may be because I was spoiled by the goodness of Pho Tau Bay. I ordered what I normally would at any other Pho restaurant, a large bowl of pho with beef brisket and rare slices of steak. Today, the broth wasn’t very flavourful. It was actually quite bland, and not even as good as Kim Hoang. I’m pretty sure it was an off day though, because I remembered this place used to be the best. They do give lots of meat though, which I guess is a plus.

For some reason, the tea also didn’t have as much flavour as it normally should, it was very watered down. My friend got the spicy Pho with spaghetti-like noodles. She liked her food a lot, a lot more than Kim Hoang’s. She also got the Vietnamese Drip Coffee which was also really good.

For me, I am willing to give them another chance, and I will try again because I remember the Pho used to be so much better. Has Pho Tau Bay taken over for sure as the best Pho restaurant in Surrey? I’ll let you know when I go back to each restaurant one more time to see who is more consistent.

Another thing I remembered is that it’s cash only and for some reason there is a $4.50 minimum charge per person.

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