Viet Huong

In the middle of a boring strip mall sits Huntsville's Vietnamese secret. Delicious food is served at very reasonable prices by gracious servers. I have yet to figure out how a little slice of Vietnam came to rest off the tasteless thoroughfare of University Avenue, but there it sits.

While other items on the menu are good, in what often feels like the ethnic food desert of North Alabama, upon arriving at the culinary oasis of Viet Huong, it would be a shame to order anything other than the pho.

As recounted here, I have slurped my way through many pho establishments, and, while I would not yet claim to be even proficient in the complexities of pho, I can say that the pho at Viet Huong compares favorably to others. The broth is tasty, a variety of proteins are offered --- the authentic and my favorite pho dac biet contains rare steak, flank, tendon, tripe, and Vietnamese meatballs --- and each table is stocked with all of the accoutrements you might want to spice up your pho. That being said, the pho here could be mediocre and it would still be worth your while simply because it is the only pho around.

A large bowl of pho is more than the average person would consume at one meal and costs a whopping $6. The spring rolls are good and two cost $3.

the fillings in a partially eaten spring roll

The restaurant's interior is nothing special, and perhaps even a little shabby, but it is comfortable and clean. The servers are attentive and friendly, and the food comes out fast.

Viet Huong
930 Old Monrovia Rd NW Ste 1
Huntsville, AL 35806
256-890-0104