Baltimore Pho

Baltimore Pho Review

Tucked into an up-and-coming West Baltimore neighborhood, Baltimore Pho (pronounced "fuh") is an unlikely hit. With red and black vinyl chairs, cloth-wrapped lanterns, pressed-tin ceiling tiles, and white linen tablecloths, the decor is sharp and funky. Meals start with puffy white prawn chips that crackle and pop when you dip them in a side of fish sauce. Ask for the house specialty, Baltimore Pho, and get it "Hollins Market style"—with fewer thin noodles and more fresh-tasting vegetables. The best way to round out a meal is with two scoops of glorious fried ice cream. It's a sweet finish to a solid meal in the city's newest upscale Asian spot.