35. Bún Chả Giò
Cafe Thanh Truc

Cafe Thanh Truc

1037 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, United States

Soup • Cafe • Hoagies • Vietnamese


"I fell in love with this restaurant after my first experience years ago. Back in 2017, I had fallen ill with a terrible flu during a bad snowstorm and I couldn't leave my apartment for days. I desperately needed something to fuel and warm my aching body. I called several restaurants to see if they could deliver with very little luck. I kept getting turned down because of the snow. When I finally dialed this restaurant, an older lady answered whom didn't speak much english. Much to my surprise, she said she would deliver to me. It took a few minutes to place my order since we both had some difficulty understanding one another. After providing my address as well as relaying what I wanted to eat, it was a waiting game. I honestly had little hope but after about an hour, I got a phone call letting me know the food was outside. I rushed downstairs and I believe it was the same lady that had taken my order! She had a big smile on her face even though she had just made a trip through snow and sleet.The food literally cured me. I got a beef pho and some chicken congee that lasted me for a few days. Even after reheating, it tasted just as good if not even better.Anytime I am sick now, I always think back to that time and remember the care, warmth, and love I had received from this place. That chicken congee seriously works wonders and is a remedy for my colds. I've been to this restaurant countless times since then to show my support and you should too. You can't go wrong with anything here and the staff is always so nice. I'm not sure if they still deliver though."