9021PHO VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT| Chef Kimmy Tang

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Food & Wine Tasting

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Food & Wine Tasting
Thursday, October 20th at 6:00 pm

12 Wines

v Napa

v Chile

v New Zealand

v Argentina

v Paso Robles

v And other great wine growing regions

PLUS………

Culinary delights brought to you by
9021PHO

30990 Russell Ranch Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362

For Reservations: 818-597-1902
$25.00 Per PersonPlease join us for a good cause, 20% of our sales will be donated toCASA PACIFICA Centers for Children & Families

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Vietnamese fare at 9021PHO in Westlake Village

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Chef Kimmy Tang is putting her distinctive culinary touch to work at two 9021PHO restaurants, the most recent on Russell Ranch Road in Westlake Village. The first, in Beverly Hills, doubtless inspired the name, which is a play on the 90210 ZIP code. The restaurant’s name rhymes with the ZIP code, if you pronounce “pho,” a traditional Vietnamese soup, as “phoe,” American-style, instead of the originating country’s correct “phuh,” which is spelled out on the back of the bright and inviting takeout menu.

But whether you say phoe or they say phuh, the food Tang dishes up is distinctly fresh, light and radiating a rainbow of flavors.

The Westlake Village 9021PHO occupies the space originally held by Wolfgang Puck’s Cafe in a small center with several other eateries. Accenting the Asian influences in the décor are patches of bamboo on the walls and a section of vivid banana-leaf wallpaper. Outside, bright red-orange umbrellas shade the patio tables.

The well-traveled Tang lays claim to culinary influences beginning with her native Vietnam and expanding into Chinese and Indian preparations, layered with a knowledge of French techniques and, for good measure, a sense of Southern California’s interest in healthy options.

Skimming over the menu, my friends and I soon realized that as inviting as the appetizers sounded, we’d better just sample one and move on to the main dishes. We chose the traditional Fresh Roll ($5.95), which comes wrapped in rice paper and sliced in four pieces, just perfect for our table. With the slivered jicama, cucumber and carrots come lettuce leaves and a choice of steamed chicken, charcoal pork, shrimp, tofu or soy ham, from which we selected the pork, which added a layer of lively flavor. A tangy peanut sauce is provided for dipping.

While we were enjoying the crunchy rolls, the other dishes started to arrive: pho bo ($8.95), a big bowl of typical Vietnamese soup to share; chicken tamarind ($12.95); cilantro prawns ($16.95); and Vietnamese grilled meat/rice ($9.95). One by one, we savored their pleasures.

The pho bo bowl was brimming with beef broth, sliced beet, halved beef balls, onions and noodles. On the side, a plate included bean sprouts, basil and chili to add to taste. The entire mix was aromatic but quite mild. For those longing for more fire, bottled and cooked sauces were available to sprinkle at will.

By Rita Moran

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Ryan Seacrest! speaks on 9021Pho

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Spotted! Kevin Connolly

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Celebrities flocked to Westlake Village on Thursday evening to enjoy the newly opened 9021PHO restaurant. Sofia Vergara was there with boyfriend. Kevin Connolly (pictured with Chef Kimmy Tang) was seen dining in Chef Kimmy’s premiere Euro-Asian infused restaurant. Sofia enjoyed Chef Kimmy’s shrimp dumplings while Kevin and friends dined on Mock chicken, egg rolls and refreshing cilantro tofu. James Kyson Lee and friends sat on an intimate heated patio and sampled a platter of savory noodles, vegan pot stickers and vegan spring rolls. Katie Clearly and boyfriend stayed cozy in a corner booth while Maureen McCormick and husband shared a slice of chocolate cake

Source: OK MAGAZINE

Opening Westlake Village – Sofia Vergara

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Foodies: Sofia was seen dining with a pal in chef Kimmy Tang’s premiere Euro-Asian infused restaurant 9021PHO last night

She was seen dining in chef Kimmy Tang’s premiere Euro-Asian infused restaurant 9021PHO, last night.

Sofia enjoyed shrimp dumplings and when asked how her night was by a Twitter fan, she responded: ‘luvit, Vietnamese food is amazing!!’

At her table she was joined by Entourage’s Kevin Connelly and her boyfriend, Nick Loeb.

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admin — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:14:04 +0000

“what a treat to have pho in Beverly Hills” cheer fans of the “big bowls of steamin noodles” at this reasonaably priced Vietnamese “lunch spot” (but open till 9Pm) from “inspried” chef-owner Kimmy Tag. It’s perfect for people who want a safe introduction to the cuisine” – plus it has a “clever name”

Chef’s Tales

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I have just launched my blog “Chef’s Tales”. I share “Chef’s Tales” which are travel stories from my 25 years of travelling in the business. There are also simple recipes to encourage people to cook meals at home for their loved ones. Please visit Chef’s Tales and leave some comments .

Bon Appetit.
Chef Kimmy Tang