New Vietnamese restaurant ‘Phở and Bánh Mì’ coming to St. Joseph

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Local residents can add Vietnamese cuisine to their list of culinary destinations coming to St. Joseph in the near future.

Development is currently underway on a new Vietnamese restaurant called Pho and Banh Mi, which will be located at 139 North Belt Highway next to Hy-Vee and Cricket Wireless.

Demolition crews have been on site for two days renovating the interior for indoor remodeling. The goal is to have renovations complete in three months and ready for business after that.

While a menu hasn't been unveiled yet, fans of Vietnamese food will definitely see two of its most beloved dishes in Pho a noodle soup dish typically made with beef or chicken broth, flat rice noodles, and a variety of toppings, in addition to Banh Mi, a sandwich typically made with a crispy, airy baguette filled with savory meats and vegetables.

The restaurant would be one of, it not the first true Vietnamese restaurants to plant its flag in St. Joseph.

The store and building is owned by Joemo Holdings, LLC, under the care of real estate company Rubenstein Real Estate Co. The strip shopping center is now 100% occupied with tenants.

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