Tu Do Deli: Slow-Simmered Pho and Seven Kinds of Bánh Mì

Tu Do Deli is the kind of small, husband-and-wife-run shop that Lake Worth Beach's Vietnamese food fans tend to keep to themselves — until word gets out. Set on South Military Trail, it runs on a simple promise: fresh ingredients, slow-simmered broths, and recipes handed down through generations.

Broths Built Over Hours, Not Minutes

Pho is the centerpiece here, offered in several variations including a house special, rare steak, brisket, and chicken, all built on broth that's simmered for hours rather than rushed. The bánh mì program is just as deep, with seven sandwich varieties ranging from a loaded special combination to a vegetarian option. Vermicelli bowls come with grilled pork, pork and egg rolls, or a vegetarian build, and the noodle soup list goes well beyond pho with a spicy bún bò Huế and a crab-forward bún riêu. Traditional Vietnamese iced coffee, including a salted version finished with coffee jelly, rounds out the menu.

A Small Shop With a Big Following

Regulars describe Tu Do Deli as a small, unassuming counter run by a genuinely friendly couple — the kind of low-key operation where the food does the talking and the reception is warm every time.

Good to Know

5891 S Military Trl #8A, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33463. Closed Mondays, open the rest of the week for anyone chasing a proper bowl of pho or a bánh mì built the traditional way.