I had the pho and my friend as the laksa. It was my first time having pho so I would be a terrible person to really give a good review of it, but it was tasty.

The bowl of pho or laksa wasn’t nearly as filling as a bowl of ramen, but it great to have a variety for the upcoming winter season of warm noodle soups.

The noodles in the laksa looked like japanese soba, but not the same texture at all. It was a bit softer without the “al dente” snap. Once again, this was my first laksa so I am not a good person to comment on it. It seemed a bit light on flavor though, but overall nice to try for variety since there isn’t much around here like it.

The short rib appetizer was awesome though and a must get even if it pushes your meal over the $10 limit. It was short rib sliced thinly wrapped around a whole lemongrass skewer served with a sweet, hoisin-based dipping sauce, and topped with crumbled peanuts. The meat was nice and tender with a slightly crispy outside. Definitely a must-try item. I’ll have to try the crispy pork belly next time.

If their lunch menu is anywhere near as delicious, midtown is in for a treat!