Freaky Foods of Baton Rouge - Pho

Many places in Baton Rouge make good pho. My favorite is at Pho Quynh, but other notables are Little Saigon, Tasty Casian, and Drunken Fish. This Vietnamese favorite can be ordered innocently enough with just thin-sliced, rare beef; but I like to go the extra mile. I ask for everything in my pho! Fatty brisket, which is literally the fat from the brisket, adds a rich flavor and the fat has a silky texture. The beef tendon offers little flavor but it does present a strange gelatinous texture. The book tripe, stomach lining from a cow, offers a nice crunch to the soup. However my favorite strange meat to add is the mystery meatballs. Full of gristle and organ meat, these balls are rich in flavor and have a chewy texture. For a flavorful and textural treat, order your pho fully loaded!