Pho Ha Long
2/1981 Logan Rd
Upper Mt Gravatt
Brisbane
Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm
Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm
Sat-Sun 11.30am-8.30pm
BYO
32193677

This little Vietnamese treasure buried in an indented shopping strip is where southsiders flock for the freshest tastiest and cheapest eats around.

Sensational phos and vermicelli dishes – both meat-based and vegetarian - form the basis of the traditional menu, all of it MSG free and with no dish priced over $12. To accompany try the traditional sweet coffee or a coconut juice and finish with ice-cream topped with shredded coconut and crushed peanuts.

Extra lures for the yet-to-be-convinced include the warm sparkly hospitality of the owner and the squeaky clean modern premises.

• Kim Son