A recent reader e-mail prompted us to look into the possibility of there being a really (really, really) expensive bowl of pho out there. Our reader writes: "I heard that Tiato restaurant in San ta Monica will have a Pho Noodle with KOBE beef for $5,000.00 a bowl. Is this true?" The answer: Yes. more ›

Pho Citi, a local chain of Vietnamese eateries serving bowls of salty, steamy noodle soup, is fighting for your right to Pho all night long in West Hollywood, according to West Hollywood Patch. With 24-hour Pho Citi outposts already in operation in Silver Lake, Burbank, Glendale and Westwood, the owners are hoping to obtain a permit to serve up pho 'round the clock on Santa Monica Boulevard. more ›

It's early autumn, and a perfect day for bellying up to a big bowl--or plate--of noodles. And today is National Noodle Day. more ›

In Vietnamese "Xôi" is a sweet sticky rice used in many dishes. But in chef and owner Jose Sarinana's family, "Xoia" is the family nickname for his daughter Sawyer, explains his wife, Thien Ho. This blend of food, family, and tradition comes together at Xoia, a bright, cheery, new Vietnamese restaurant in Echo Park. more ›

I have so many fond memories of this place. I came to Pho So 1 at least once a week while studying at UCLA. The food is cheap, it came out fast, and right next door is Ranch 99 where you can pick up most anything you'd want to cook for the week. Pho So 1 is also probably one of the best Pho places even remotely close to West LA, and I'm very happy to revisit my old feeding grounds for a meal. more ›