Luga’s Pho-Shizzle
Posted: March 20th, 2010 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Foodies & Dining Scene | Tags: Luga's Pho-Pho, Sanlitun, Va Va Voom, Vietnamese | 2 Comments »
Luga’s is all over the place – he’s gone from Mexican to Thai and Vietnamese.
I was not impressed with Luga’s Villa Mexican restaurant the few times I’ve been there, but I tried Luga’s Pho-Pho for the first time this weekend and had a great experience!
After disappointing experiences at Va Va Voom on multiple occassions, I ventured out to find good pho. Who would have known Luga’s Pho-Pho had the magic recipe to fantastic pho this whole time? 
Recently moved to the main Luga’s location down the way from Tongli Studio above the main Luga’s Villa, the venue is all tiki’d out with a straw hut section in the middle of the room. Decor was a bit lame, but this aside and more importantly, their fresh spring rolls were fantastic and so was their pho.
This is my new Pho destination in Beijing.
Review of Luga’s Pho-Pho: 3F of Luga’s Villa, Sanlitun North Street, 三里屯北里7号楼, 3层; Tel: 6413-2786
Best Part:
- Great Pho and other Vietnamese dishes at a decent price
- Jun Trinh is Luga Pho Pho’s F&B consultant, so you can trust he’ll produce quality Vietnamese food
- Quick, friendly service
Comments:
- Place was empty when we were there, which is strange because I heard that it’s normally pretty busy
- Decor could use an upgrade to match the quality of the food
Rating: (on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being best)
- Food: 8
- Atmosphere: 5
- Service: 6
- Overall Experience: 7
Hey, stumbled upon your site recently through City Weekend. After getting the gist of your work here in Beijing and how well you know this town, I find it surprising it took you this long to get to Pho Pho. I agree that its amazing food, although I am by far and away no expert on Pho. It was the favorite spot between my friends and I last summer for a fresh, energizing meal. I haven’t been back since it switched locations with Baan Thai, which was probably so they could increase the capacity of Pho Pho as it was always packed in the former, smaller location. It was however the perfect setting before to sit up on their open (now closed?) porch, safely above the debauchery and havoc below that was the beginning of a San Li Tun night.
Also, thanks for all the work you do here and please keep it up! I will be sure to check here before trying somewhere new or when I’m looking for somewhere different.
@ John: Happy you found LumDimSum!
I too am no expert on pho and was also amazed at the quality and taste of the food here. I guess the reason why I had not been there sooner is because I was not a fan of their Mexican food and for a long time, Luga’s would always spam my e-mail. Thanks for your post and hope you’ll be back for more LumDimSum. 