Long has been the debate over Phở – who has the most authentic, largest variety, what do you do with the dish of stuff on the side and not to mention how the heck do you pronounce it correctly without sounding like a tourist?
Fear not faithful blog fans, I have come to rescue you from the overwhelming list of options, narrowed it down to the top five locations between Burien and White Center and can tell you it’s NOT pronounced “fo.”
With French and Chinese influences it is the Vietnamese whom perfected this dish. Pronounced “fuh”, this popular lunch dish can be eaten at any time of day and is commonly served as breakfast in the Vietnamese culture.
Varieties of ingredients vary depending on location, however most commonly you can find the brisket, meatball, tripe, tendon and tofu for the veggie eaters out there. One thing to keep in mind if you are a vegetarian, just because you ordered tofu does not make this an animal-free dish…the broth is meat-based so be sure to verify with the server if they have a vegetable broth as an option. Each bowl, no matter what protein you choose, will come with rice noodles, broth and onions, what you choose to add from the plate on the side is up to you.
Purists each have their own way and will debate authenticity, however I say add what you like ‘cuz it’s your lunch! I suggest going for a handful of bean sprouts, squeeze of lime, torn up Thai basil, a generous squeeze of Siricha (the red sauce with a rooster on the jar) and a splash of soy.
On the table at most places you can usually find Hoisin or fish sauce, an intense looking chille paste concoction, and jalapeños if you dare. I am personally a no more than 2-3 star kind of gal so how you turn up the fire is your call. Break up the noodles, stir in your additions and don’t be a wimp… eat this dish with chop sticks and a spoon!
If you’re not craving Phở by now, you need to wake up and get into one of my top five faves and see what the fuss is all about. In a very particular order from most consistent, most authentic, and best price I give you my Phở Five:
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1. Phở: 9642 16th Ave SW, White Center 98106 |
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2. Phở Tai: 148 SW 148th St # B100, Burien 98166 |
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3. Phở Lily: 14611 1st Ave Burien, 98168 |
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4. 88 Restaurant: 9418 Delridge Way SW, Seattle 98126 |
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5. Phở Mỹ Lợi: 10439 16th Ave SW, White Center 98146 |
I tried each and every Phở place I could find in the area (some more than once) and these are the ones I know you will find a dish that tastes like you are visiting your long lost Vietnamese relatives not matter what culture you’re from.
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Tuesday, May 5th is Cinco de Mayo, the Mexican holiday that gives everyone an excuse to take a shot of tequila on a weekday.
Oh, and it’s also the celebration of the Mexican army’s defeat of French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. However, it is not Mexican Independence Day, nor is it a national holiday in Mexico, but rather a day that can be observed voluntarily.
And no, we’re not going to mention swine flu in this story just to increase our Google pagerank.
Oops…we just did. Dang.
Here’s what’s going on:
WHITE CENTER:
McMurphy’s: 11069 16th Ave SW: Karaoke & Drink Specials
Marv’s Broiler: 9808 16th Ave SW: Appetizer & Drink Specials
Triangle Pub: 9454 Delridge Way SW: Beer & Tequila Specials
Viva Mexico: 10601 16th Ave SW: Beer & Tequila & Appetizer Specials
Cafe Rozella: 9434 Delridge Way SW: Music of Trio Lucero del Norte, specializing in Son Huasteca, 6pm
BURIEN:
Azteca: 153 SW 157th: Happy Hour All Day 32oz Beer Special
La Costa: 206 SW 152nd: BIG PARTY 9pm-2am Drink Specials & Jello Shots NO COVER
El Rinconsito: 15101 Ambaum Blvd SW: Taco Plate Special
Vino Bello: 636 SW 152nd: 2pm-9pm Beer & Sangria Specials
Tin Room: 923 SW 152nd St: All Mexican Menu & Drink Specials
Sunnydale Tavern: 14404 Des Moines Memorial Drive: Live Music, Beer & Tequila Specials. Jello Shots
Twiggs: 12803 Ambaum Blvd SW: $3 Corona’s
Breaktime Lounge: 635 SW 152nd: $1.00 Taco’s
Barrel Tavern: 11051 1st Ave South: Beer & Food Specials, Regular Jam session. No Cover
Here’s a list of some parties and events going on in the greater White Center area this Halloween (Friday) night; if you know of any other parties/events, please email us ASAP and we’ll add it:
BARREL TAVERN: 11051 1st Ave South White Center • (206) 244-7390:
- Party w/costume contest
- Live music w/Shadrick starts at 9pm
- Prizes
- NO COVER
WAYNE’S WORLD: 1832 S 120th Street Boulevard Park • (206) 433-8658:
- Black light dart tournament with a $5 entry fee and cash prizes
- Sign up 8:30pm
- Costume contest
MCMURPHY’S: 11069 16th Ave SW, White Center • (206) 431-1916:
- Costume contest
- Party, drink specials, prizes
- Karaoke starts at 9pm
- Live band Saturday night
BENZ RESTAURANT & SPORTS LOUNGE: 12004 14th Ave South White Center • (206) 444-0720:
- Costume contest
- Ladies night
TRIANGLE TAVERN: 9454 Delridge Way SW, White Center • (206) 763-0714:
- Costume & Karaoke Contest
- 1/2/3 prizes for both: $60/30/20 in “Triangle Money”
- Twisted Karaoke Contest – can sing what you want to first part of night, then at end have to choose a genre, then draw a song out of a hat
BREWSKY’S BAR & GRILL: 9635 16th Ave SW White Center • (206) 764-3946:
- Karaoke & DJs
- Costume contest
- Drink specials
- Orange & black Jager bombs
- No cover
TWIGG’S BAR (formerly MVP Sports Bar): 12803 Ambaum Blvd SW • (206) 248-3113:
- Halloween Party
- Costume party/contest: 1st place: $100 2nd: $50 3rd: gift certificate
- $5 cover
BISTRO BAFFI: 15217 21st Ave SW Burien • (206) 244-0737:
- Costume contest for diners
- First prize is a $100 Bistro Baffi gift certificate, 2nd is a $50 Baffi gift certificate, 3rd is a bottle of Bistro Baffi wine
THE MARK RESTAURANT & BAR: 914 SW 152nd Olde Burien • (206) 241-MARK:
ELLIOTT BAY BREWERY: 255 SW 152nd Street Burien • (206) 246-4211:
- Children in costumes get a FREE meal (parent must buy a meal for themselves)
MICK KELLY’S IRISH PUB: 435 SW 152nd Ave Burien • (206) 246-2473:
- Fancy Dress Costume Party with prizes
- Guiness Girls from 7:45-8:45pm
- Free Guiness giveaways
- DJ Ken 10pm to closing
THE TIN ROOM BAR: 923 SW 152nd Olde Burien • (206) 242-8040:
- The usual great drinks
- Excellent bartenders & servers
- Costumes encouraged but not required
ELMER’S PUB: 15027 Ambaum Blvd SW Burien • (206) 439-1007:
- Live music with the band “Kick Start”
- Costume contest with prizes: $100/$60/$40
BREAKTIME RESTAURANT & LOUNGE: 635 SW 152nd Street Burien • (206) 243-6810:
- Costume party with prizes awarded at midnight (contest entrants must arrive by 9pm)
- Live music starts at 8pm
- No cover charge
BISON CREEK PIZZA & PUB: 630 SW 153rd Street Burien • (206) 244-8825
- Halloween party from 10pm-2am (21+)
- $2 Bud Light drafts, $8 pitchers, $2 bottles
- $3 appetizers
- DJ Butt Naked with a dance floor
- Costume contest w/prizes
WIZARDS CASINO: 15739 Ambaum Blvd SW Burien • (206) 444-6100:
- Costume contest w/prizes ($100 best original; $100 best couple $100 sexiest)
- Judging at 11pm
- Costume entrants must show up by 10:30pm
- Drink specials
- NOTE: No masks allowed in the casino
BZ’s SPORTS BAR & GRILL: 17730 Des Moines Memorial Drive • (206) 243-6018:
- Costume party w/prizes starting at 10:30pm
- Drink specials
GOOD TIME ERNIE’S PUB: 15747 Ambaum Blvd SW Burien • (206) 248-1670:
- Party w/Costume Contest
- Prizes include gift certificates, t-shirts, favors, gift certificates to bar
- Jello shots
- Cherries soaked in 151 for one month in special Halloween “eyeball” jello shots!
PARK PLACE GRILL: 17821 1st Ave South Normandy Park • (206) 988-1200:
- Karaoke starts at 8:30pm-2am
- Costume contest, but costumes are not required
- Prizes, from gift certificates to cash and drinks
- No cover charge
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