Shank & Bône

"Come for the pho, stay for the other amazing speciality dishes! Personally, I’m in lust with the beef carpaccio. It’s so different than other carpaccio dishes I’ve had. Trick is to get a bite with a bit of everything: the beef, onion, watercress, peanuts, vinaigrette, AND the sliced lemon/lime WITH THE PEEL! I’d have picked around the citrus or just tried to squeeze the juice if I hadn’t eaten with a friend that showed me. The citrus slice is super thin and even the peeling adds to the texture and flavor of the dish. I could make it a meal in itself and if there’s more than two people at the table eating it, I have to get two orders. The broths are fantastic, the wide noodles are fantastic (but are hand made, so get there early if you want to try them) and their specials are interesting and delicious. I had the caramelized catfish with pork lardon in a hot clay pot that was divine (but did need to have more of the bones removed before serving, in my opinion. But taste was extraordinary!) The bone marrow is also a must-have for each visit. My second time in, the manager/host (owner?) recognized me. Great service."

"Shank and Bone is one of the best establishments in North Park. They have delicious pho, vermicelli bowls, and specials that never disappoint. I've been getting the shrimp or surf & turf vermicelli bowl with a side of their beef broth so I can have the best of both worlds. Shank & Bone is one of the places that will keep me coming back."

"Very creative viet fusion food. Very unique bone marrow dish that they have but mind you that it won't fill you up. The chicken wings with fish sauce are phenomenal. Crunchy when they're fresh. If you can handle fish sauce, this is a must order to share. Didn't get the pho but will come back for that! Great place to just pop in, grab a drink and some food to share before you hit the barcade next door."

"I had a vegan pho and it was super tasty. So good, I will definitely be back for that. I also tried the meatball pho and that one wasn’t as good. The meatballs tasted kind of funky. The one thing I didn’t appreciate is the seating situation, they make you wait outside and don’t give you an option to sit at the bay, even though there’s room. We waited to eat here about 20 minutes for lunch and 15-20 minutes for dinner on a week day. Pricy but worth it."

"My recent visit to a left me thoroughly impressed, I ordered their Rice Plate “The Works” with some shrimp spring rolls, and their fried chicken. It was nothing short of spectacular. The thick sliced BBQ beef, BBQ pork, Shrimp was tender and packed with flavor, a testament to the kitchen's skill in marinating and grilling. Each bite was an excellent balance of savory and slightly sweet — a complimenting blend of flavors. The Shrimp Spring Rolls were excellent as well. Accompanying the plate were aromatic jasmine rice and a salad. The rice was fluffy and served as the ideal canvas to soak up the delicious beef juices and sauces. The vegetables provided a refreshing contrast, enhancing the overall balance of the dish. What truly stood out was the attention to detail in the presentation. The plate was garnished with vibrant herbs, adding a touch of freshness and color that not only pleased the palate but also the eyes."