8 places that serve the best pho in metro Detroit

By Metro Times Staff on Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 4:53 pm

Because just about half of the year is rather gloomy in Michigan, a therapeutic bowl of Vietnamese pho is needed from time to time. Thanks to a wave of Vietnamese refugee migration some 40-plus years ago, metro Detroit, especially Madison Heights is home to many delicious options. Increasingly, this hearty dish can be found in other parts of the region as well. Here, have a look at some of our favorites.

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Flowers of Vietnam, 4430 Vernor Highway
Tucked inside the Vernor Coney Island, this weekend-only Vietnamese eatery is a strong contender for pho within the city limits. Pair it with some messy caramel chicken wings and the live DJ set in the background.
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Flowers of Vietnam
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Flowers of Vietnam
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Pho Lucky, 23838 Joy Road, Redford; 39777 Grand River Ave., Novi; 3111 Woodward; 23808 Telegraph Southfield
This growing chain achieves a near perfect balance of spices in its broth. Plus, don't forget to indulge in a glass of Vietnamese iced coffee, which offers a stealthy kick of caffeine and sweet condensed milk.
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Pho Lucky
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Pho Lucky
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Da Nang Vietnamese, 1 S. Main St., Clawson
Madison Heights has the stronghold in Oakland County pho spots, but this place in nearby Clawson has found a decent following. Known for having a extremely clean broth, ideal for folks who can't handle more complex soups. We recommend the beef broth.
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Da Nang Vietnamese
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Da NangVietnamese
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Pho Hang, 30921 Dequindre, Madison Heights
The pho here is prepared with chicken broth, which when combined with the essence of ginger and clove, the makes for a lighter taste. With dark fatty chicken, or choice of beef cuts, it's a hearty choice. For the non pho fans in your dinner party, the menu also features an array of Chinese fare.
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