La Me - Pho 🍜 - Dallas - 8.75 of 10

Food · Vietnamese · Dallas

La Me Restaurant

A refined bowl of pho tucked into a strip mall south of Richardson

8.75

Rating / 10

The Restaurant

First Impressions

In the bustling area south of Richardson, tucked into an older strip mall in Dallas, I came across La Me—a modest spot that might not look like much from the outside, but it has its own charm. The place is a little dated, but it's clean, with a welcoming atmosphere that quickly sets you at ease.

The Food

What I Ordered

Pho

The food here lives up to its reputation, and I can see why some people rank it even higher than Pho Pasteur. While Pho Pasteur serves a rich, almost overwhelming broth, La Me's broth is more refined and subtle, allowing the flavors to come together beautifully without overpowering. The unique blend of ingredients adds a layer of depth, making each bite flavorful and satisfying.

Spring Rolls

Their spring rolls were another highlight. Though it was a bit different to see whole peanuts in the dipping sauce—most places grind them down—the taste was fresh and delicious.

 

How It Compares

La Me vs. Pho Pasteur

Attribute	La Me	Pho Pasteur
Broth Style	Refined and subtle; flavors balanced without overpowering	Rich and bold; almost overwhelming
Atmosphere	Dated but clean; welcoming	—
Spring Rolls	Fresh; whole peanuts in dipping sauce (unique)	—
Overall Rating	8.75 / 10 ✓	Slightly below La Me

Don't let the strip mall exterior fool you — La Me earns its reputation one refined bowl at a time.

La Me · Dallas (south of Richardson) · Pho & Spring Rolls · 8.75 / 10 — a slight edge over Pho Pasteur and well worth the visit.