Yummy Yummy

Feeling a little blue about the weather yesterday, and a little under the weather besides, I decided to venture out into the Inner Sunset for some lunchtime pho. I ended up checking out Yummy Yummy, on Irving and 11th. 

I parked and sat down quite easily and chose between 14 or so different varieties of pho ... based on my morning sniffles and sneezes I chose pho ga (chicken soup) and waited briefly in the company of a NYT crossword puzzle for my soup to arrive.   

One of my favorite things about eating pho is the process of adding ingredients and seasonings to make a perfectly personal blend.  I start by adding a pile of bean sprouts and as much cilantro as made available.  Sometimes this requires asking for more, as I think every bite tastes better with at least one cilantro leaf.  I add a touch of fish sauce to get the right salty balance.  Last but certainly not least, I add a layer of heat including red chili oil and Sriracha until the broth gains a spicy tinge of red.

The broth itself was nothing special and did not offer a particular depth of flavor, but it was improved by the seasonings, and positively offset by the quality of chicken inside.  Every chicken piece was meaty, lacking gristle, and totally tender, and the portion of noodles, meat and broth was far more than I could tackle in one lunch sitting. 

Overall I left Yummy Yummy feeling much improved in health and mood.  I would definitely return for another Yummy lunch break!