Pho Hue Oi - Torrance

Caught them on a soft opening, supposedly the South Bay's best broth for pho. 

Sad they didn't have banh beo yet, but happy with my P2 filet mignon. Pushing those slices of rare steak down until red turns to pink is becoming a favorite pastime, and this broth is hot and satisfying. I can say it's better than most random strip-mall stops, but I don't know if they have a lot of serious contenders anyway as the South Bay is more of a hub for ramen. 

Overall a good broth, a good bowl of pho, but for the local award of best, I think I'd rule for Pho Hong Long. 

Pho Hue Oi - Redondo Beach

It's down the street, it's easy to eat, and even Eater LA endorsed it. 

I was all ready to feel satisfied, but the disappointment became so clear. The P2. Filet Mignon Pho was supposed to be a favorite, but it certainly wasn't mine. The filet was fine, but this bare broth was light and thin. I liked Pho So 1 so much better. 

We also got a couple of sandwiches. Banh Mi Hue Oi with cured cold cuts and Banh Mi Bo Ribeye Beef Nuong. The bread isn't great, but the beef had a nice lemongrass flavor, and props for a housemade pate.

It'll do. I'd eat it, but I'd rather have another. I know I can't drive farther south than the South Bay for better sandwiches and pho, but I'll gladly drive a few streets over for someone else's.