Phở Đặc Biệt — Vietnamese for 'special pho' — is the everything-you-could-want bowl on Bolsa Restaurant's menu. It starts with the same deep, aromatic bone broth used for all our pho, simmered for eight or more hours with charred aromatics and warming spices. What sets Đặc Biệt apart is the combination of beef cuts: thinly sliced rare beef (tái), slow-cooked brisket (chín), and gelatinous tendon (gân) — a textural and flavour journey in a single bowl.
Served over fresh bánh phở rice noodles with a generous herb platter, Phở Đặc Biệt is the choice for anyone who wants the complete Vietnamese pho experience. It is hearty enough for a full dinner and refined enough to impress guests who are new to Vietnamese cuisine. Whether you are in Acadia, Willow Park, or anywhere in southeast Calgary, Bolsa is just minutes away and your table is always ready.
A Celebration of Every Beef Cut
Part of the magic of Phở Đặc Biệt is how each cut of beef contributes something different. The rare slices (tái) arrive silky and tender, barely kissed by the hot broth. The slow-cooked brisket (chín) is rich and deeply flavoured from hours in the pot. The tendon (gân), collagen-rich and meltingly soft, adds a uniquely Vietnamese texture that keeps food lovers coming back for more.
Personalise Your Bowl
Like all pho at Bolsa Restaurant, your Phở Đặc Biệt comes with a side platter of fresh bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime, and jalapeño. Build the heat and brightness to your taste. A bottle of hoisin and house sriracha on the table let you add richness or fire at will. For a truly traditional Calgary pho experience, this is the bowl we recommend most.
Convenient Location in Macleod Plaza, Calgary SE
Bolsa Restaurant is located in Macleod Plaza at 180 94 Ave SE, easily accessible from Macleod Trail, Bonaventure Drive, and Deerfoot Trail. We offer dine-in in our comfortable, fully licensed dining room, plus takeout for busy evenings. Order online in minutes at the link above and have Phở Đặc Biệt ready for pickup.
