PHOever Maine Vietnamese Bar & Grill

New Vietnamese restaurant in town. PHOever Maine Vietnamese Bar & Grill. I have had one visit and have two initial comments. Shrimp Toast is on menu. While I have always viewed this as  a Cantonese dish I have not been able to get it in Portland Chinese restaurants. Nice to have an appetizer that is not usually available. Banh MI is also avaiilable and customer can choose ingredients wanted. The bread is the type of French Baguette that is crucial for a good Banh MI.  Will be going back to try other dishes. Restaurant is technically in Westbrook just after Brighton Ave becomes Westbrook Main St on left headed into Westbrook. 

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RISHTA SOUP

RISHTA (SOUP)
1 1/2 c. lentils, mashed 1 lb. Swiss chard, coarsely chopped 3/4 c. chopped onions 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 bunch chopped parsley (optional) 5 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp. flour 3/4 c. lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp. salt (season to taste) In 6 cups boiling water, simmer lentils for 20 minutes. Fry onions in oil until yellow; add garlic and brown lightly. To cooked lentils, add onions, garlic, Swiss chard, and parsley. Stir well. Mix flour with lemon juice and thicken soup. Season and serve hot. Serves 6.

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