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What to order at Cong Tu Bot
- Must order
- The pho ga chicken broth, then banh xeo with shrimp and pork.
- Signature dishes
- Pho ga, Banh xeo, Cha gio spring rolls
- Editor tip
- Wednesday to Saturday 17:00-21:00.
CuisineVietnamese
Price$$
Neighborhoodeast-bayside
HoursWed-Thu 17:00-21:00; Fri 17:00-22:00; Sat 11:00-14:00, 17:00-22:00; Sun 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00; Mon 17:00-21:00
Phone+1-207-805-1121
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Signature dishes: Pho ga, Banh xeo, Cha gio spring rolls
Must order: The pho ga chicken broth, then banh xeo with shrimp and pork.
Tip: Wednesday to Saturday 17:00-21:00.
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Address: 57 Washington Avenue, Portland, ME 04101
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