Pho House, the snug Mid-City pho joint on North Carrollton Avenue, is calling it quits this week as its owners get ready to retire after nearly 30 years in the neighborhood. They broke the news in a Facebook post and said they will be ladling out their final bowls later this week. For nearby residents, the compact storefront has long been a dependable stop for late-night broth and low-key weekday takeout.
Where It Sits And What It Served
The shop at 135 N. Carrollton Ave. is listed on the restaurant's online ordering page, which shows a lineup of signature bowls like pho dac biet and pho ga. According to the ordering site, the Carrollton counter also turned out NOLA-style egg rolls and a short list of Chinese-Vietnamese entrees. Customers could find the menu and hours through the restaurant's order portal for local pickup and delivery.
Owners Cite Retirement
According to NOLA.com, the owners said in a Facebook post that they are preparing to retire and will close the restaurant after serving their last orders this week. The post noted that the final day of service was moved up from Saturday to Friday. The owners, who emigrated from South Vietnam and opened a different Chinese restaurant on Oak Street in 1997, launched the Carrollton counter in the years after Hurricane Katrina, the outlet reports.
A Small But Steady Part Of The City’s Pho Scene
The Carrollton counter previously operated as Doson Noodle House and still appears in local restaurant listings under that name. TripExpert and other guides list the spot at 135 N. Carrollton Ave. and recommend it for straightforward, broth-forward bowls. Local roundups of Vietnamese restaurants note that while New Orleans has picked up new pho options in recent years, neighborhood standbys still loom large for regulars, and affordable Vietnamese spots around the city continue to draw loyal followings.
The owners thanked their regulars in the Facebook post and asked for patience as they wind down service, according to NOLA.com. For anyone looking to squeeze in one last bowl, the team says they will keep serving through this Friday.
