Reviews King Noodle House Phohoanc Ltd

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Hound
+4.5
the place is a little run down, and the owner seems a little surly, but the King has some of the best pho in Edmonton. the broth is rich and sticky with gelatin--it's the real deal, not like the thin bouillon-cube water you get at so many other places in town.
Apr 03, 2018
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Ah
+3.5
The infamous mustache man and his hearty bowl of pho has been favored by many foodies around the city, grabbing wind and light thanks to the owner's daughter @Lindork. Any and every foodie in the city is well accustomed to the hole in the wall joint down in Chinatown.
Running from Wednesday to Sunday from 11am-730pm, being also a cash only establishment, it’s taken me awhile to bring myself over to try their picturesque bowls myself.

Spring Rolls - ($3.95) - Came with 3pcs. Straight out of the deep fryer, these crispy little bites of goodness are my kryptonite. Not as good as home but just about on par!
Pho Dac Biet - ($10.50) - Well, this was yummy. The broth is actually really good, like clean/pure good. No MSG mess but had a strong flavor all around. The herb plate came with the typical beansprouts and basil leaves but also had hot mint too! Which is a first I’ve seen at a restaurant setting.

Prices and portions were fair, I was expecting more taste wise considering the hype; overall average. Won’t be in dire need to come here to satisfy the pho cravings though.
Oct 31, 2017
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Donger88
+4.5
Best thing to eat on a rainy day...Pho. Best place to get pho....King Noodle. Their x-large bowl is like no other in the city. A great place to get Pho, great flavours and value. Be warned...this place gets busy and doesn't take debit (but have a convenient ATM)
Jul 31, 2017
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W463YEG
+3.5
Simple beef ball pho 🍲 and it was delicious. Came with usual trimmings of Bean sprouts; red chili 🌶 pepper and aromatic greens and fresh for your soup!
Broth is clean and clear, with little to no fat! Rating 10/10 for food, service by owner to be less desired... what you want; slap it down and eat. No service. What did you expect for Chinatown
Jul 27, 2017
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Anthony
+4
Hands down best bang for your buck tasty pho place in Edmonton. I always get the XL Pho Dac Biet and it is to crave for. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is wanting pho!
Apr 06, 2017
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Jane Hutchinson
+3.5
My first impression of the place was the physically it didn't look very inviting. The place could update its style and perhaps use a few new pieces of furniture. I've had pho from many places and I'd have to say the pho broth here is lacking in heaviness of beef bones. After having the entire bowl including the soup, I felt quite thirsty for the rest of the day. I think there was too much salt.
Jan 31, 2017
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James Acer
+3.5
Good to almost great tasting pho and bun bo hue here. That said, this restaurant is in dire need of a renovation. To be blunt, this restaurant is a DUMP that makes one question the cleanliness of the restaurant and the food. I think the dining experience here would be much enhanced if the owners re-invested back into the restaurant in order to clean up the appearance.
Jan 10, 2017
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ZERO
+4.5
Vietnamese style noodle soup, if you didnt know. Haha. One of the better family owned pho places, location and interior is abit sketch. But the soup is one of, if not the best out there, and i know ive been to probably 15+ different pho places, most are generic, its not very salty but at the same has a strong beefy heavy flavour(as though they use alot of actual ingredients to boil the soup) unconfirmed tho. The bean sprouts are usually not very fresh tho, kinda soft as though they been sitting around a few days. Other than that, its my first choice for pho! Because in my opinion the soup is most important.
Jul 02, 2016
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Joel Adarna
+5
very good tasting soup made w perfection . always full of customers.  parking sucks like anywhere downtown. king noodle must be  visit if you are a soup lover
Mar 27, 2016
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YEGfoodie
+4.5
I am by no means a Pho expert.  I have a couple of friends that are very fond of the stuff and have tried about five different restaurants that serve up some great noodles.

I have been to King Noodle a handful of times and I am in love with their soup!

It is located in China Town and the building is a little on the old side.  Yes, they could probably use some renovations.  Some of the best food I have ever had has been in some places that aren't that pretty.

King Noodle's Pho has made Tomato's Top 100 Things to Eat list and this article is proudly displayed on each table.  I have to agree.  The soup is damn tasty!

The noodles are always cooked to perfection and the broth is flavourful.  The meat has always been tender and tasty.  You are given bird's eye peppers, some citrus fruit, bean sprouts and fresh herbs on the side to add to your soup if you wish.  There is plenty of sriracha and hoisin sauce on hand if you like that too.  

The man with the beautiful mustache is polite and efficient but not overly friendly.  The food comes out quickly.  

This last visit we were a little disappointed with the Vietnamese coffee.  It was served in a to go cup rather than allowed to drip brew in your cup at your table.  Still tasty.

You get a great value for your dollar here.  The bowls are huge and they don't skimp on the meat or the "extras".  It is a cash-only establishment, which I keep on forgetting about.  

There is pay parking located on the north side of the building.
Nov 03, 2015
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Yoy Yoyo
+3.5
Inside is rather dingy, small, and kinda dirty. Service was slow too. But their noodle was one of the best I've had!!! I had frank and tendon on pho, and the soup was not clear. Something different from ordinary clear soup. But it was really good!! slow service and dirty place vs. great soup would be a difficult choice. I may or may not go back.
Oct 12, 2015
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Adrian Ocean
+5
I have been going to King Noodle House consistently for about 5 years. Edmonton has many Noodle House Restaurants but none of them come close to King Noodle. The Pho (house special) is packed with flavour, plenty of meat and noodles that are cooked perfectly ( not mushy or clumpy). Most people would say that the restaurant itself is quite dated and unkept but I don't go there for the décor. The service could offend some people if you do not know the owners personalty (Mustache Man) he takes your order very quick and is not there to be your best friend. The price is very reasonable for a bowl of soup and you will not leave hungry. The menu mainly consists of Pho and not much else. The place is always packed from 11am to about 2pm. Parking sucks (Chinatown) but all that will be forgotten as soon as you crush that bowl of Pho.
Sep 24, 2015
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Rlu81
+3.5
Went here on the second day of opening many many years ago. Maybe it was wrong to go on opening day as the service was really really slow. Took over 30 minutes to bring our bowls of pho to our table, and they also forgot to bring the bean sprouts, lime and basil. We had to ask for it. The pho was alright. Not that great. Again, maybe it was because I went on the second day of opening. Haven't been back since, but I am sure it could be much better now.
Aug 08, 2015
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Aaron
+4
Nothing out of the ordinary here for a Pho place but it's pretty awesome to see the infamous Vietnamese guy with his pretty slick moustache. Anyways his Pho is pretty damn good. His Bun Bo Hue is on par with some other places. The only complaint I have with this place is that the decor/interior good use a little renovation.
Jul 27, 2015
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Jeff Fafard
+5
I generously rate it 5 stars because it's simply the best pho in town.

I've gone to other places where the cleanliness, space, location, service and portions are superior, but if you want the most authentic bowl of pho in Edmonton, there is one place to go and it's here.

Service is great. Portions aren't the biggest.
But after you pay 10$ for a large bowl of pho.
Jun 29, 2015
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Jonny
+4
King Noodle House Pho Hoang is a staple in Chinatown. Or as you probably know it, the moustache man’s restaurant. Family run and operated for over 15 years, they continue to do well for themselves. I’ve been a few times now, with the most recent trip being with two buddies for a late Sunday lunch. The place was bustling, especially given the time (1:30pm). Tables were constantly being turned over the whole time that we were there. Crazy. The interior is simple, small and cramped.

Service is a little rough around the edges (moustache man dumped our bowls of pho off with merely a grunt of the order number) but that’s pretty normal for Viet restaurants. I think the word I’m looking for is curt. At least the food comes out quick and promptly.
May 18, 2015
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Julzy
+4.5
Top of my list. I don't read pho reviews beforehand; I only go by what I know. And what I know is that this pho is dee-licious. Holy orange! We were seated quickly and after scanning the numerous soup combinations I settled on #2 which had a little bit of everything. Service was almost instantaneous! I really, really like the broth. It was NOT salty and one-dimensional. It was sweet and savory and definitely the kind where you leave nothing in the bowl. It cooled down a bit quickly but I like it better than any other place I've tried. My only gripe would be that I wish I got more of it. But if that's a complaint then I must be crazy because the meat to noodle ratio was spot on. The large looks deceivingly small but it was definitely large and quite filling. I saw the XL - a hearty bowl! Lots of meat, wish I had seen more of the other meats (half a meatball, two small pieces of tripe and one tiny tendon?) but that's kinda expected. Overall, the service was friendly and I didn't find it dirty as other reviews suggested. The pho is amazing. The taste will stay with me. I definitely want to come back but the search for the perfect pho continues!
Mar 28, 2015
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CyniC-
+3.5
King Noodle - a place that I thought I didn't enjoy a few years ago came back with a vengeance and caught me off guard. Let's focus on the food itself. I think others have commented on the dirtiness of this place and I don't need to get into that. It didn't bother me too much and I didn't get sick from it so it's all good.

The pho was surprisingly good - be it pho dac biet or bun bo hue. Did it beat Tau Bay? Not really, Tau Bay still has more MSG and has clearer and more focused beef broth. The noodles at Tau Bay are still more stringy / al dente. But I would call the pho here the second most outstanding in Edmonton. I find the broth to be memorable. I am not a huge fan of it because the thicker, fattier broth does get to you after a while. It is a little murky, but it gives taste. I had an overabundance of beef and perhaps chicken pieces (how'd that get in there?!) in a big bowl that was aimed to please. The broth here reminded me of the full fat ramen noodles I had in Paris by accident. Creamy, decadent, but maybe not the best for your health in the long run.

Now I understand why my friends hype about this place all the time and why there are line-ups.

I'd still go to Xu Hue for my best overall pho experience. I'd still go to Co Do Hue if I'm in the north side because that's the second best overall pho place.

I'd still go to Pho Tau Bay when they are actually open and not away. King Noodle would be my "pho-only" go-to place if I wanted something of a thicker, fattier and more tasteful soup.
Jan 31, 2015
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LollaRosa
+4.5
Good but not the best.. My sister and I just tried this place today after the CIBC run for the cure. My friend told me this place was good and I've read reviews about it so I figured we'd give it a try (downtown pagaloc is our usual choice).

We both ordered #2 the special with different cuts of beef. While the soup was pretty tasty, the broth wasn't hot enough ( we like it quite hot) and the cuts of meat were very fatty. I get some people like the fat but we will pass on it.

All in all it wasn't bad and it was nice to try something different. Can't see myself going back here. Also, this place needs a face lift...unless they are trying to set a style. Moustache man does have a rockin' stache but he doesn't seem to be too friendly. Maybe because I'm not a regular?
Oct 05, 2014
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Foodreviewguru
+4.5
Pho like it is in Vancouver. I just moved from Vancouver and have not been able to find a restaurant that matches anything remotely close to what we have in Van until now! I love that they let you chose between 2 sizes of soups. We ordered the well done flank which was piping hot. The broth was so superbly made we drank all of it. The meat was rich and flavorful and cooked perfectly, just the right amount of fat/meat combination. The service was quick and friendly. One thing I have to say is the restaurant is a little bit run down and could definitely use some major renovations, but that's pretty standard of these places. I think I could live off of eating here. I would recommend this place to all my friends and family and you should too!
Jan 26, 2014
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Taoqueen
+4.5
The pho is very good but the place is seriously filthy. It's amazing that the health inspection agency has not been alerted yet; everything is covered in grease and I strongly suggest holding your breath walking into the entrance. Shame, all they have to do is just clean the place up.
Nov 24, 2013
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Lulu
+4.5
Best pho but too dirty. I have seen LOTS LOTS dirty places and this is one of them...however, the pho is the BEST. I really want to know how did they pass the food inspector?
Nov 22, 2013
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Mel
+4.5
King Noodle House Pho Hoang is simply the best Vietnamese beef soup in town or ... ..
Tried Golden Turtle of Toronto, some pho places in cowtown, Pho Hoang for me, is still "The King" of all pho noodle soups !!! I recommend to all my fellow "Pinoys" who loves Viet soup!
SIMPLY THE BEST !!!
Sep 16, 2013
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Jason Marzetti
+4.5
Best Pho in Edmonton!. Hands down the BEST Pho in Edmonton, at the BEST price point.

Once you eat at King Noodle, all other Pho venues will not live up to the quality.

Broth is very obviously homemade, and tastes great. Noodles, while probably not hand made, are cooked properly and have a good, fresh taste. They're not rubbery, nor are they too soft.
Sep 04, 2013
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Funmi
+4.5
Delicious and affordable food!. We first found out about King Noodle House via Linda's tweets back in October 2012 before we moved to Edmonton from UK.

On 30th March 2013, we finally got the chance to visit and sample their menu. It was more than worth the wait! Funmi had "# 2 Pho Dac Biet: Rare Steak, Well-Done Flank, Brisket, Tendon,Tripe and Beef Balls", Adrian had the Pho Tai. We were rendered speechless by the yumminess of it all.

We'll be visiting again soon, especially because of the excellent food with really affordable prices (the most expensive item is less than $12) and amazing service with smiles.

Go check them out but know that they only accept payment in cash, no cards.

More images here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151512185763812.1073741828.144429393811&type=1
Jun 16, 2013
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Erika Golem
+4.5
4.5/5 for King Noodle House. In some cases, hole-in-the-wall restaurants are some of the best and this is surely the case with King Noodle House. This is one legit little spot for pho (15 years and counting), located in the heart of Chinatown in McCauley. Some people may shy away from venturing into Chinatown for food, but in this case especially, that would be a mistake. I had had enough of the white-washed spots for pho and wanted to find a place that meant some serious phoking business.
When The Tomato released their The Top 100 Best Things to Eat or Drink in Edmonton list and I saw that #5 spoke of King Noodle House as Chinatown’s most deliciously fragrant and fresh pho... I was all in!

Sure, the neighbourhood isn't that great. (Is this why they close at 8pm every night? So that they're not open too late after dark?) But you've just gotta look at the whole experience as a culinary adventure, and really, it's not even that scary/bad. In fact, the restaurant itself was nicer than I expected! (Note that my expectations were VERY low.) This place is relatively cute! It's a super small space that feels warm and homey, and more importantly, smells incredible as soon as you enter. They've made some effort to decorate with some art and various objects, and I honestly didn't see a problem with it at all.
We were greeted by the famous Mustache Man upon entering, and while he doesn't seem like a man of many words, he made sure that we were taken care of the entire time. He showed us to a table, left us with menus, and came out with a pot of (free) tea for our table. The tea was lovely. Perfectly steeped, warm and delicious. I couldn't want for anything more to drink.

This is the kind of place that has serious regulars, which I learned by looking around. People would come in and order what number they wanted and already be eating their food before I was even finished looking at the menu... I needed to get with the program!

Obviously I was there for pho, and they have every combination of meats that you can think of. Pho is a Vietnamese soup served in a bowl with a specific cut of white rice noodles in clear beef broth, with slim cuts of beef (steak, flank, tripe, tendon, brisket, meatballs). Garnishes can include green onions, white onions, Thai basil, fresh Thai chili peppers, lemon or lime wedges, bean sprouts and coriander or cilantro. Fish sauce, hoisin sauce and chili sauce may be added to taste as accompaniments. It's really all about figuring out the way that you like it, and fine-tuning it to your tastes. I probably could have been a BIT more adventurous, but I chose #13. Tai Gau (Steak, Well-Done Brisket - $7.75). They offer their pho in two sizes, which I loved because sometimes the huge bowl is just too much. I went with the smaller size, and found that it was the perfect amount (the large size was only $1 more).

The whole thing was delicious. Plain and simple, yet deep and complex. The broth really is the shining star in pho, and it needs to be wonderful in order to ensure a great dish. This broth was savoury and impossibly flavourful - expertly prepared. If ever I was tasting what REAL pho is supposed to taste like, I knew that this was it. The steak is served raw and it cooks in the broth, but both cuts of meat in my soup were perfectly tender, not "fatty," and delicious. I've found in the past that sometimes the noodles become one big sticky mass - but not the case here. I piled in bean sprouts, Thai basil, a squeeze of lemon, a Thai chili pepper, hoisin and chili sauce. I even loved the crunchy hit of white onion in the bowl. Every single component danced together in harmony, each helping out the last. I found my way to the bottom of the bowl quite quickly and was pleased to have had such an eye-opening experience. Now I know what pho can really be, and I sure am glad for it!

Another thing to remember is that King Noodle House operates as a cash-only establishment, and unless you want to go searching for an ATM in Chinatown, you should come prepared with cash. The value is unbeatable, the food is incredible - it's easily worth it to discover pho like you've never tried it before.
Mar 26, 2013
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Dee
+4.5
BEST PHO IN TOWN. OR EVER - that I've had.. BEST. PHO. EVER. My Vietnamese mother has been going here for many years, even at it's old location. Now, nothing can beat my mom's homemade pho, not even come close. Except for King Noodle's pho. I only started going to King Noodle this year, and I am kicking myself for never going when my mom invited me, years ago. I have had pho almost everywhere in the city, and now I don't even want to continue anymore because this is the end all be all.

This pho is AMAZING. Much like a good pizza pie - starts with good crust and good sauce- pho has to start with good broth and the noodles have to be cooked just right. Moustache man's pho is amazing. The broth is fresh and tastes (like my bf has exclaimed his first time eating here) "like STEAK!". Any pho will always have oil tendencies, but this broth is the least oily I've had. As it tastes fresh, like steak and less oily, it's easy to go down. It doesn't make you feel gross and disgusting like many other pho places. It doesn't sit heavy in your stomach even IF you down their massive large bowl completely. The noodles are cooked perfectly and mingle well with the other components of the soup.

Most pho places usually overcook their noodles (leave them sitting in the scalding broth) so that it's like baby food (read:mush) when you eat it, or undercook the noodles where they still taste al dente and disgusting (which rice noodles shouldn't be). The noodles you get in your pho at King Noodle, are just perfect. Perfect where it melts in your mouth but you can tell they're noodles and not mush. This place has the two key components that makes great pho. What is also great, is how any other part you can add in the soup from the steak flank, to your bean sprouts and mint leaves, everything is fresh. Amazing soup. So far, I only go here for pho, but I've heard great things about their other soups and dishes. A vietnamese friend of my bf loves their Vietnamese coffee and claims it's also the best he's ever had.

The only gripes I have (understandable gripes though): location (I live far west end and want to come here often), decor (very 70s/80s shady-dirty like, expected of the area - Chinatown), parking is bad sometimes, chairs feel like it's going to fall apart, not enough room if you have a party of more than 4 and how it's cash only. I don't expect much service coming from a tiny pho house, and moustache man and his son (I believe) work fast and are friendly enough. Don't expect conversation, they are busy people and it's just the Vietnamese way - no offense. ASIDE from all my "gripes" this is my FAVOURITE place for pho. I might even want it more than I want my mom's homemade pho. In her elder years she wants King Noodle's pho more than her own! Lol. King Noodle is really the King of Pho. Believe me. Anyone who doesn't like this pho, hasn't had enough pho in their lifetime, or just doesn't know what they're talking about lol. If you plan on coming here for the first time or often, avoid the lunch & dinner rush, as it's a small place and can only fit so much. Remember, cash only!!!!
Nov 14, 2012
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Food Lover
+4.5
Soup nazi?! Not tonight!!. We've been to Tau Bay the last few times and decided to change things up a bit sincewe haven't been to King four awhile...did not realize they lose at 8pm daily and walked in at 7:55pm. There was still 2 tables finishing up and since the open sign was still on, we ventured in. Sure, the owner didn't spoon on any sugar cated customer service, but he didn't rush us in deciding our orders, and even checked on us once to make sure everything is okay. Both the regular soup and lemongrass soup was delicious...we drank it to the last drop. We tried to be curteous and ate fairly fast and paid right away so he can close up, and he was very appreciative, and asked how we liked the soup and thanked us for coming. Solid pho spot!!
Apr 29, 2012
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Albert Leung
+4.5
Awesome broth but you must put up with the owner. You know that Seinfeld episode where they line up to get soup and then the owner says "No Soup for You" well this place is kinda like that.

The beef broth is the best in the city but you get the owner that takes your order and doesn't even really acknowledge you. He almost doesn't want your business yet I still keep coming back. I just refer to this place as Soup Nazi instead of King Noodle House now.
Jan 31, 2012
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MDR86
+4.5
Pho'King unbelievable! This is my second time here after a friend showed it to me a couple weeks ago. Tonight I tried #19 - steak. Was good, however next time I'll revert to my first experience, a large #33 (SOOOOO much flavor!) Best pho I've ever had!
Nov 13, 2011
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Jackson Paul Mirasty
+4.5
Go here.. SWEET BABY JESUS THAT IS SOME GOOD PHO!
Aug 11, 2011
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JY
+4.5
Pho like none other. Hands down one of the best pho places I have tried in alberta. Very large bowls at a resonable price. Soup is what makes the pho, and at kings the soup is superb; lots of fat floating on top. Note that the meat served is fatty (depends on your taste, personally I think it's a bit too fatty), and amounts are generous. The owner and waiters are super nice people, always provide extra chili peppers when I ask, and the owners mustache is unique as the soup is tasty (you will know what I mean when you see it). Always get the #1 here, the special extra large; it's served in a huge bowl (I can't even finish it) with all the necessary additives. Do note, this place is cash only and oddly is closed on random days (not tuesdays) for reasons I don't understand; twice I've been there and the metal cover is pulled over the windows and door. Overall, this place is a must visit for pho lovers.

tl;dr: amazing pho for good price, a must come if you're in chinatown
Jan 27, 2011
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Veryhungryman
+4.5
Phobulously tasty phở fit for a king!. I dropped in to King Noodle House earlier this evening because I found myself in a near uncontrollable desire to consume a humungous vat of phở.

The place is not a palace, that's for sure, but it is rather "homey". The decor is rather simple and plain and the table tops are, oh, how shall I say, in questionable condition and the inside entrance way hasn't been swept in a while . . .

. . . but, who cares?

I'm not here to critique their decor! I'm here to eat phở!

I ordered the #32 (extra spicy with lemongrass) at $10.75 which is, according to what I could surmise, the largest order of phở on the menu. Extra meat can be added to any phở order for $1.50 extra. I also ordered some spring rolls, as well, to add even more substance to my meal because God forbid I should actually go hungry on a Sunday night.

Or any other night.

Or day.

The portion was impressive! The size of the serving bowl was large enough to bathe a newborn baby, I'm sure! TRULY PHởBULOUS!!

The phở was served with the usual side accompaniment of raw bean sprouts and mint leaves and two Thai red chilli peppers--these suckers are HOT!

The beef broth was insanely tasty and featured tender thin slices of Vietnamese sausage, beef brisket with just the right amount of fat on them, lemongrass, thin vermicelli noodles, and some slices of jalapeno peppers.

MAN ALIVE BUT THAT BEEF BROTH WAS INSANELY TASTY!! OH GOD IT WAS TASTY BEYOND BELIEF!!

The spring rolls were piping hot and I simply had to drown them in red chilli sauce. They were crsipy, meaty, savoury, crunchy, and very satisfying.

BUT MAN ALIVE!! THAT BEEF BROTH WAS INSANELY TASTY!! OH GOD IT WAS TASTY BEYOND BELIEF!!

My stomach was gorged by the time I slurped down the last bit of insanely tasty beef broth!

The sinlge order of phở is more than enough to fill even the most intense of appetites and even I was surprised by the sheer size of the serving!

Very tasty stuff indeed!

Cash only, of course.
Oct 18, 2010
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Lotus Watcher
+4.5
Best Pho. Hands down best pho I've found anywhere in Alberta. Period.
Jan 17, 2010
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M
+4.5
Moustache man's #1. Moustache man! is what I affectionately like to call this restaurant in honor of the owner/chef's awesome handle-bar moustache throwback of King Noodle House.
I have been a moustache man fan since the day of his tiny, dingy, dirty tin box dive on 107th avenue and 111street. Now that he's moved to a larger, (slightly) cleaner box on 97th street, it is nice to see that not much has changed.
The way I see it, the dirtier and more aesthetically unappealing an establishment is but is still filled with hungry satisfied masses lined out the door, all the more amazing the food must be as it must stand on its own with nothing to hide behind.
As a self-proclaimed pho-connoisseur in a world of highly debated area of expertise as pho and pho-soup, I will stick out my neck and declare moustache man's pho to be the best in Edmonton, if not Canada. I admit I have not tasted every pho-joint in all of Canada, but until I try a place that is better, moustache man reigns #1 in my go-to-pho joints.
I feel the best and only way to appreciate with clarity a good pho is to have pho with rare steak. Simple flavours not clouded or distracted by too many "ingredients in the pot".
Moustache man's soup is rich and hearty; a deep and developed flavour that's rounded and bold. Aromatic spices that enhance the full meaty tones and pungent sweet notes that I believe come from fish sauce and grilled squid. However rich, the soup is also light and fresh tasting at the same time with the flavours of cilantro, mints, and basil. On top of regular basil that most pho-joints offer with your pho, moustache man also has this dandelion-leaf looking herb (I believe you can buy it at lucky 97) that is unique to Noodle King House; it's definitely tasty and adds another dimension to the broth.
The only downside is that they take cash only and are closed on Tuesdays.
So if you are getting those withdrawal shakes like I often do and the pho-addiction is acting up, make sure you've got some change in your pocket and head on down to moustache man's place.
Nov 14, 2009
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Arthur Lee
+4.5
Giant Bowls of Pho!. This place is pretty much good for one thing: noodles with soup! Their pho is actually quite tasty. If you are hungry, go for their pho special; the portion is massive! The downside is, it is a little on the oily side. I do recommend getting spicy sauce on the side (it's really good). The prices are decent and comparable to other Viet restaurants in the city. Décor is not very nice though; it's rather uninviting to those not accustomed to run down looking asian family restaurants (of which there are many in Edmonton).
May 24, 2009
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Missguomeiyun
+4.5
I ordered the ‘steak + meatball’ pho (noodle bowl) tonight. I’ve never ONLY had steak in pho before; so it was a LITTLE shocking to see a bowl of raw meat on top of my noodles haha but that’s okay cos that’s the point! The soup is hot enough to “cook” the raw meat (also bcos the meat is super thinly sliced). I don’t usually order pho with meatballs but decided to give it a try this time. Very chewy, in a good way. The soup wasn’t too salty, which is something I highly value & appreciate. I’ve been to pho places, where I would get thirsty while/after I eat their pho :( You would not get that experience here :P
Apr 27, 2013
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Oct 25, 2012
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Lindork
+4.5
My family’s restaurant King Noodle House has been voted Top 24 Best Thing to Eat or Drink in Edmonton, in the March/April issue of The Tomato Food & Drink Magazine!
Mar 01, 2014
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