A Vietnamese restaurant with ties to Le Cheval comes to Castro Valley
Briefly

Pho 5-10 opened in mid-July on the mezzanine level of the Castro Valley Marketplace in the former Night Owl space. The restaurant serves pho, banh mi and other Vietnamese classics with an emphasis on healthier cooking and vegetarian-friendly options. Menu highlights include a $30 house-special pho with Angus prime ribeye, flank steak, brisket, tripe, tendon and meatballs, and broth stewed 24 hours with herbal spices and charred onion and ginger. Other pho ranges $19-$21 and include chicken and vegetarian soups. Entrees include rice plates ($17-$18), clay pots ($19-$21), stir-fries ($17-$20) and a brisket banh mi ($16).
Pho 5-10 opened in mid-July on the mezzanine level of the marketplace, in the former spot of bar and restaurant Night Owl. It serves pho, banh mi and other Vietnamese classics, with an emphasis on healthier cooking and vegetarian-friendly cuisine. As the website states: Each dish is thoughtfully prepared using the freshest ingredients and cooked with minimal oil and sugar, leaning heavily on bright, crisp vegetables.
The house-special pho looks like it'll satisfy the soul and belly, plus some. It has Angus prime ribeye, flank steak, brisket, tripe, tendon and meatballs in a fatty broth, and is priced accordingly at $30. Most other pho options range between $19-$21 and include chicken and vegetarian soups. Diners can also opt to add an additional bowl of broth, which is stewed for 24 hours with herbal spices and charred onion and ginger.
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