If you keep up with my blog you know I’m a lover of great Asian food….any type, especially Vietnamese and Thai. I wrote a post about “Pho” in Brunswick a few months ago. Today, I’m presenting “Island Pho”. It’s one of the newest restaurants here on St. Simons and boy, does it deliver some delicious dishes! After taping the radio show yesterday my mom offered to take me to lunch. I was dreaming of Vietnamese Summer Rolls, all crisp and yummy with crunchy fresh veggies, shrimp and a bit of shredded pork. The hoisin sauce, for dipping, makes the dish even better. Island Pho did not disappointment me….the dish was just as fresh, cool and exquisite as I had hoped it would be.
We continued to another dish that we shared. Grilled pork, marinated to tender perfection, served over rice vermicelli noodles with shredded lettuce, cucumber, carrots and bean sprouts…..pure yum! Since I’m not a big lover of eating pork, I asked if I can substitute the lemongrass chicken the next time I visit and was told there would be no problem with making that substitution.
The atmosphere is spotlessly clean, the food incredibly fresh and obviously hand made. I have now put Island Pho at the top of my list for a light summer lunch. Cold weather will be here soon so that I can test the various soups and noodle dishes that appear on the menu. Hand me my chopsticks, a napkin and start bringing the dishes! There is something very healthy about eating this way.
The gardens that grace the front entrance are nothing short of gorgeous. They are so colorful and full of blooms…..obviously well cared for. I always feel this translates into the way the food in the kitchen is cared for and prepared as well. Tender loving care on all fronts. A perfectly delicious combination!
Island Pho….111 Longview Plaza….St. Simons Island, GA…31522…912-268-4081
