The courthouse neighborhood got a needed culinary boost when brothers Cong and Christopher Nguyen introduced this contemporary Vietnamese bistro, featuring variations on the trendy Viet hoagie. On Mondays, you can also indulge in their signature pho, packed with rice noodles, savory broth (speckled with cilantro, basil, green onion and anise) and a choice of protein. 31 W. Main St., Norristown, (610) 239-1008.
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