Pho originated in the early 20th century in northern Vietnam, apparently southeast of Hanoi in Nam Định Province. Pho was originally sold at dawn and dusk by roaming street vendors, who shouldered mobile kitchens on carrying poles. As this Vietnamese staple traveled west and was introduced to the Americas, the roots stayed the same but…
Vietnamese food contains a startling amount of vegetables. At least to one who never willingly finished her vegetables and grew up on the All-American diet of pizza, mac and cheese, chicken nuggets, and fish sticks. As a member of Worcester Foodies, I have the opportunity to try a wide variety of cuisine at excellent local…
The Salted Squid with Sautéed Peppers is one of my favorite dishes from Pho Dakao. Lightly crisp and seasoned perfectly when it hits the tongue -you can’t help but smile happily at the lightly salty crunchiness … I come here quite a bit and this is my occasional go to favorite, as they have many yummy…
Curry Chicken with Vegetable Medley from Pho Dakao has onions, summer squash, zucchini, green beans, snow peas and roasted peanuts. I’m such a fan of this dish. I love curry and they do it right. Everything was fresh and tasty. The vegetables were not over cooked and still had just the right amount of snap…
Pho Dakao is one of my favorite places to eat in Worcester, not only because of the food but because the overall experience is outstanding. Service is always good, food is fresh and tasty, atmosphere is casual and inviting and you can enjoy a variety of well prepared meals at a very reasonable price. For this…
Pho Dakao has been a long time favorite for Vietnamese food in the Worcester area. A long time favorite of mine, Pho has always provided interesting extensive menu of comfort food and unique dishes. As I sat down for dinner and looked over the menu I decided that I was having one of those nights…
99% of restaurants have “safe” options in their menu, food everyone will recognize that is prepared and served in a familiar way. This being my first time experiencing Vietnamese food, I wanted nothing to do with safe. What can I say, I must be an adrenaline junkie. Having skipped lunch, I jumped at the chance…
I will say there is no type of food that I love more than Vietnamese. I have been to Pho Dakao several times, each time I enjoy it more and more. I am very partial, or dare I say addicted to a particular Vietnamese Restaurant not in Worcester so it is very hard for me…
I have waited almost two years for my chance to pick a Foodies location…sigh…It was with GREAT pleasure and no hesitation that I selected Pho Dakao on Park Ave. My husband and I were introduced to this establishment by dear friends a little over a year ago and have returned at least a dozen times….
Pho Dakao is one my go-to places for client lunch meetings in Worcester. I have never had a bad experience and really enjoy the bright open atmosphere, prompt service, and interesting menu. It’s perfect for a business lunch–informal, yet very clean and professional. Since I’ve only been there for lunch and already knew the food…
