20 places to get your pho fix in metro Phoenix

Pho, the famous Vietnamese soup, is the ideal partner for cool days and chilly nights. The typical combination of rice noodles, beef, chicken and vegetables bathed in a steaming bowl of broth was created to hug your body from the inside out. Here are 20 places where you can find comphort in a bowl.

PHOENIX

Viet Kitchen

The house special beef noodle soup, Pho Saigon ($8.25), is made with rare steak, tendon, tripe and meatballs. Sprouts, basil, lime, jalapeños, cilantro and onion finish the dish.

Details: 20235 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. 602-788-5535, vietkitchenaz.com.

Pho Thanh

Indulge your adventurous side with the Pho Hai San ($6.95). Noodles are joined by shrimp, squid, and fish meatballs in a beef broth.

Details: 1702 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-242-1979.

Rice Paper Eatery

Vegetable fans will appreciate the Pho Chay’s ($8-$10) combination of tofu, asparagus, baby corn and shitake mushrooms. It’s garnished with scallions and served with sprouts, Thai basil, jalapeños and lime.

Details: 2221 N. Seventh St., Phoenix. 602-252-3326, ricepapereatery.com.

Da Vang Coffee Shop

The hearty and protein-packed Tai Gan ($5.25) boasts sliced beef and beef tenderloin in a beef broth with vegetables on the side.

Details: 4538 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix. 602-242-3575.

Reathrey Sekong

Vietnam’s inland neighbor Cambodia has its own version of pho called katheaw that incorporates a lighter chicken-and-pork-based broth with fried garlic. Adventurous palates will opt for the Phnom Penh ($7) made with ground pork, shrimp, slices of pork intestines, liver and heart.

Details: 1312 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. 480-238-0238.

NORTHEAST VALLEY

Slanted Rice Vietnamese Bistro

The combination Pho Dac Biet ($12) is comprised of steak, meatballs, tendon and flank and is served with sprouts, basil, jalapeños and lime on the side.

Details: 6149 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-696-3116, slantedrice.com.

Noodles Ranch

Vegetarians can indulge with the Pho Vegetarian ($7.75) with broccoli, bok choy, carrots and green beans. Add fried tofu for $1.

Details: 2765 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-945-3182, noodlesranch.com.

Saigon Nites

The special pho ($8.99) is beef broth with thinly sliced steak, well-done flank, tripe and meatballs.

Details: 15111 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. 480-609-1116.

Dong Phuong Saigon Bowl

Try the Pho Bo Vein ($6.45) with meatballs and noodles that come with a side of vegetables and herbs.

Details: 8123 E. Roosevelt St., Scottsdale. 480-949-5251.

Flower Child

Among the lengthy lineup of good-for-you plates is the vegan and gluten-free wild mushroom pho ($9). It's made with rice noodles, bok choy, jalapeños, Thai basil, bean sprouts, hoisin sauce and lime slices. Add chicken ($5), steak ($6), salmon ($6) or tofu ($4) for a protein boost.

Details: 10460 N. 90th St., Scottsdale. Other locations at iamaflowerchild.com.

SOUTHEAST VALLEY

Khai Hoan Restaurant

Choose from 10 different varieties, including the Pho Ga ($7.95) with sliced chicken breast and the Pho Tai Sach Bo Vien ($7.95) with rare beef, tripe and beef meatballs.

Details: 1537 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe. 480-829-7118, khaihoanaz.com.

Pho Chandler

Packed with vegetables, the Pho Rau Cai ($7.75) is made with baby bok choy, snow peas, carrots, broccoli and mushrooms.

Details: 4055 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. 480-895-9090, phochandler.us.

Pho Number One

The Pho Tai Chin Nac ($6.99) pairs eye round beef steak with well-done brisket, while the Pho Tom ($7.99) features a classic combination of shrimp and noodle.

Details: 1955 W. Baseline Road, Mesa. 480-755-8700, phonumberone.com.

Cyclo

Among its noodle soup list, this popular BYOB features the seafood-filled Pho Hai San ($12) with snow crab, shrimp and scallops.

Details: 1919 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. 480-963-4490, azeats.com/cyclo.

unPhogettable

Ponder 16 comforting offerings, such as the Pho Tai Sach ($8.50) with rare lean steak and tripe; Pho Rau Cai ($8.50) with seasonal vegetables and tofu; and Pho Chin Nam Ve Don ($8.50) with tender, well-done brisket and crunchy flank. All are served with sprouts, basil, jalapeño and lime.

Details: 66 S. Dobson Road, Mesa. 480-835-2298, unphogettable.com.

WEST VALLEY

Pho Avina

Choose from more than a dozen steaming bowls of soup, which include the simple chicken and shrimp ($7.99) and the more elaborate special beef pho with sliced eye round beef steak, shank, tendon, tripe, meatball and brisket ($7.99).

Details: 4920 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale. 602-439-2547, phoavina.com.

Little Saigon

The Pho Ga ($7) was created to cure what ails you. Tender shredded chicken is bathed in chicken broth, garnished with onions and herbs and served with a side of fresh vegetables.

Details: 7016 N. 57th Ave., Glendale. 623-939-6136, littlesaigonaz.com.

Angelina’s Pho & Grill

Get comforted by the restaurant’s namesake, Angelina’s pho ($8-$9). A hearty melange of rare beef brisket, eye round, tripe, meatballs, rice noodles, onion and cilantro is slow cooked in a beef-and-five-spice broth.

Details: 5350 W. Bell Road, Glendale. 602-298-2402.

PT Noodles

Can’t decide? The Pho Tom Ga Tai ($8.95) covers most bases with chicken, shrimp and beef alongside rice noodles, cilantro and sprouts.

Details: 1375 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. 623-536-2099.

Saigon Kitchen

Satiate a seafood fix with the Pho Rau Tom ($12-$14), a healthy serving of shrimp, mushrooms and bok choy topped with onions and served with a side of bean sprouts, basil, lime and jalapeños.

Details: 14071 W. Bell Road, Surprise. 623-544-6400, saigonkitchenaz.com.