When Bapa and Rich Robinson want Vietnamese food, they go to Pho Dinh in Chandler. Tucked into a small corner of Lee Lee, the Valley's premier Asian market, this small ethnic gem unleashes remarkably tasty homeland fare at prices that won't dent your wallet. Start off with banh xeo, a crisp pancake studded with shrimp and pork. The models here are first-rate.
Main dishes show just how subtle, flavorful and sophisticated Vietnamese food can be.
For proof, dig into the barbecued pork teamed with charbroiled ground shrimp. Rice noodles tossed with shrimp, beef, pork and chicken have real energy. And the sizzling clay hot pot, loaded with meat, shrimp and veggies heaped atop crunchy rice, is too good to share. Pho Dinh knows what it takes to achieve culinary victory. And we don't mind surrendering.