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"Despite my trepidation, the ox pizzle (or ox penis) actually tastes very similar to beef tendon"
Who says San Jose isn't on the culinary map? 
http://www.yelp.com/biz/bun-bo-hue-an-nam-san-jose
Insider tip: everyone talks about the bun bo hue, but the pho is actually really good, and may even be better than Pho Kim Long, my go-to for pho.
Of course, I couldn't come here without trying the bun bo hue. Despite my trepidation, the ox pizzle (or ox penis) actually tastes very similar to beef tendon; in fact, if I closed my eyes, I don't think I'd be able to tell be difference. I'm a fan of the texture and chewiness! The bun bo hue comes with a lot of mysterious objects, but I managed to pick out strips of beef, pork blood, fish-cake looking things, and plenty of ox pizzle.
After having pork blood for the first time, I've decided I'm not a fan, and would ask for it without next time). The bun bo hue was trying at least once, but I'm not sure if get it again. I liked how it wasn't overly spicy, but perhaps I'm less adventurous than I thought: I actually preferred the taste of the pho here to their specialty. My husband is pretty risk adverse and in spite of all my teasing, refused to even try the ox pizzle that is so infamous here (aka ox penis).
Come early if you're eating here on a weekend; we arrived just before 11AM and be place was already getting crowded. Now I can cross "eating ox pizzle" off my bucket list!
Of course, I couldn't come here without trying the bun bo hue. Despite my trepidation, the ox pizzle (or ox penis) actually tastes very similar to beef tendon; in fact, if I closed my eyes, I don't think I'd be able to tell be difference. I'm a fan of the texture and chewiness! The bun bo hue comes with a lot of mysterious objects, but I managed to pick out strips of beef, pork blood, fish-cake looking things, and plenty of ox pizzle.
After having pork blood for the first time, I've decided I'm not a fan, and would ask for it without next time). The bun bo hue was trying at least once, but I'm not sure if get it again. I liked how it wasn't overly spicy, but perhaps I'm less adventurous than I thought: I actually preferred the taste of the pho here to their specialty. My husband is pretty risk adverse and in spite of all my teasing, refused to even try the ox pizzle that is so infamous here (aka ox penis).
Come early if you're eating here on a weekend; we arrived just before 11AM and be place was already getting crowded. Now I can cross "eating ox pizzle" off my bucket list!
How does that work? Do they give the oxen Viagra before slaughter?
