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Vietnamese restaurant, PHO Fusion, scheduled to open Nov. 20 in Asheville’s Downtown Market

Jason Sandford November 9, 2010

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

From Carol Motsinger, food writer at the Asheville Citizen-Times:

PHO Fusion, a Vietnamese restaurant, will open in Downtown Market Nov. 20.

The restaurant will focus on Pho soup, which according to owner/manager Jesse Lirette, is the cornerstone of Vietnamese cooking.

Pho is traditionally broth, beef and noodles. PHO Fusion’s versions are garnished with fresh bean sprouts, lime, basil, peppers and cilantro and will be available vegetarian-style and with chicken.

Head chef Tru Phan is trained in Vietnamese cooking and has worked in Hyatt Hotels and at the Ritz-Carlton. He’s known for his blend of French and Vietnamese culinary traditions.

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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8 Comments

Ian C November 10, 2010

I was the one who posted a question about PHO Fusion a couple of weeks ago, so this is great news. I'm eagerly anticipating that opening, and hope the restaurant catches on.

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SheWhoEats November 10, 2010

Jessica-

Absolutely no worries. Yours is the fire under my bottom. Thanks for getting me back in the blogging spirit!

-SheWhoEats

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Jessica November 10, 2010

It wasn't meant to be a negative comment or a "call out". I am an avid follower of She Who Eats and I knew that she was really anticipating a Pho restaurant. Sorry for the miscommunication. 🙁

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Ash November 10, 2010

Thanks Gourmet Grrrl!

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Ash November 10, 2010

grumpy, the Downtown Market is on South French Broad Avenue, across the street from the offices of the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County.

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SheWhoEats November 10, 2010

http://shewhoeats.wordpress.com/2010/11/10/oh-snap/

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grumpyoldlady November 10, 2010

I work downtown and do not know where the Downtown Market is. Anyone have an address?

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Jessica November 9, 2010

This is great! I am really surprised "She Who Eats" didn't feature this on her blog….

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