Pho (Vietnamese Food Pho)

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No matter what time day or night, a steaming bowl of Pho noodle soup is never hard to find in Vietnam. Just as Pad Thai in Thailand, this dish in Vietnam is one of best delicious Vietnam Pho in this country. And everyone around the world always wants eating Pho when they have a chance to go to Vietnam.
 

 

Vietnamese Pho - Vietnamese Noodle Soup
 

Pho consists of flat rice noodles, meat-based broth. The dish is usually accompanied by basil, lime, chili, and other extras on the side so that eaters can season the soup to their own taste. The balanced tastes of sweet, salty, spicy, and citrus are highly contagious; Pho usually becomes an instant favorite for anyone visiting Vietnam.

Traditional Pho:

Some squeamish eaters may balk at authentic Vietnam Pho which is made from beef bones, tendons, tripe (stomach), fat, and sometimes ox tail. Bones and lesser-quality cuts of meat are simmered for hours to produce the soup broth. With popularity of Pho, many chain restaurants catering to tourists now omit ingredients that may frighten business away. Broth is commonly made from beef, pork, or chicken bones; only lean pieces of meat are added.
 

 

Vietnamese Pho - Vietnamese Noodle Soup

The History of Pho:

Despite its popularity, opinions differ about the origins of Pho soup. Culinary experts generally agreed that the rice noodles were brought by Cantonese immigrants from Guangdong province in Southern China. Some say the soup itself was influenced by the French during their colonization of Vietnam, however locals dispute this theory. The Vietnamese claim that Vietnam Pho originated in the Nam Dinh province just southwest of Hanoi and then spread to other parts of the country.
 

 

Vietnamese Pho - Vietnamese Noodle Soup
 

Refugees fleeing Vietnam in the 1970s carried pho to the West where it grew quickly in popularity. Even President Clinton enjoyed a bowl of Pho during his historic visit to Vietnam.

Variations of Pho:

Ingredients and styles of Vietnam Pho vary by region throughout Vietnam. “Gà” typically means that the dish contains chicken; “Bò” means the dish is prepared with beef.

Here are a few popular variants of Vietnamese Pho:

· Pho ga: Chicken noodle soup
· Pho bo: Beef pho
· Pho bo vien: Pho with beef meatballs
· Pho tai: Noodle soup with thin slices of rare beef fillet
· Pho hai san: Pho noodle soup with added seafood
· Pho sach bo: Traditional-style pho with added beef tripe
 

 

Vietnamese Pho - Vietnamese Noodle Soup
 

*** The ultimate pho dish - not for the faint of heart - is known as "Specialty pho" or “Pho Dac Biet” and contains every type of meat available in the restaurant including chicken hearts, liver, beef tripe, and tendons.

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Two Bowls Pho Noodle Soup (Phở Hai Tô)

Two Bowls Pho Noodle Soup (Phở Hai Tô) comes from many delicious Vietnam Pho. Its taste is completely different with fried Pho or Traditional Pho. The broth has a different color with others, but in my opinion the taste and flavor is sweeter and more delicious. When you visit Vietnam, especially HCMC, make sure you will not forget to taste it.
 

 

Two Bowls Pho Noodle Soup (Phở Hai Tô)
 

The name of this Vietnam Pho is come from Gia Lai’s province. They invented a new style of traditional Pho which is dried Pho. Gia Lai’s people call it two bowls Pho due to there are two bowls which are one broth bowl and one dried Pho bowl. Dissimilarity with traditional Pho, the dried Pho noodles is smaller than traditional Pho, but it is tougher and harder. Therefore, when add the ingredients into the bowl; the noodles will not be broken.
 

 

Two Bowlss Pho Noodle Soup (Phở Hai Tô)
 

When bring the bowl to the customers, the noodles are boiled and put in the separately bowl. The cookers will add more scallions, chives and hash pork and shrimp on the noodles bowl. The broth is put in one different bowl; you can eat it with rare beef or some pieces of chicken. The special of this Vietnam Pho is the broth is made well done. It is not too light or bold, so the customers can easily enjoy it. When eating, you need to mix the noodles with chilies sauce, black sauce, satay, lemon, chilies and vegetables like salad and herbs.
 

 

Two Bowls Pho Noodle Soup (Phở Hai Tô)
 

Nowadays, the two bowls Pho appears popularity in Ho Chi Minh City. You can easily enjoy this Vietnam Pho of the mountain people at the Bò Cao Nguyen restaurant (Xô Viết Nghệ Tĩnh Street), Gia Lai’s dried Pho restaurant (Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai Street), two bowls Pho (Bắc Hải Appratment) or you can make it at home to invite every member in family to enjoy it together. 
 

 

Two Bowls Pho Noodle Soup (Phở Hai Tô)

 

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Vietnamese Fried Pho (Phở Rán)

Today I would like to introduce one more stunning Pho for you, it is Vietnamese Fried Pho (Phở Rán). From the originally Pho Noodles, the cooker cut them into squares’ pieces. Then they are fried into the light fire and refried them when the customers calling. This dish originally comes from Hanoi Capital, Vietnam. And when you have a chance to visit this beautiful place, make sure that you will not miss it.
 

   
Vietnamese Fried Pho (Phở Rán)
 

Hanoi’s weather at the end of autumn is so cool, it is the fantastic chance for you to go out and enjoy food and drink. Fried Pho is a good choice for you at this time. Since 7p.m. the at 10-16 Nguyen Sieu’s restaurant, the number of customers going there increasing rapidly. I promise that you cannot refuse the delicious smell of this Vietnamese Food Pho. So you have no way to go over this restaurant on the cool autumn’s day.
 

   
Vietnamese Fried Pho (Phở Rán)
 

When serving this Vietnamese Food Pho, it looks like the pizza’s pieces and it has sweet flavor. The outer of the noodles is brittle, but the inside is so soft. This dish is enjoyed with the hot beef sauce. This is the special sauce of this dish; it contains hot broth, beef, onions, scallions, carrots and some inside part of pork. You can add vinegar and herbs to make more flavors. Besides that, the cucumber which is pickled in the vinegar is a delicious dish to enjoy with Fried Pho. The sour and spicy taste of this dish will help you eat more
 

   
Vietnamese Fried Pho (Phở Rán)
 

The price of this dish in Hanoi is quite cheap, it is only 15,000-20,000(less than $1), and so you can enjoy it as much as you want.

If you have chance come to Hanoi and goes to Nguyen Sieu Street, do not forget enjoying this. I ate 3 bowl of this dish for the first time, so I think you may like it like me. So, how do you think? As you know, Pho is the Best Food in Vietnam and around the World. Make sure you will not miss any type of Pho when visit here. Good Luck to your trip.
 

Mixture of Vegetables and Sauce using with Fried Pho.

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Fried Pho Noodle (Phở Chiên Phồng)

Today I will present one more Vietnamese food which is really popular in Hanoi. It is called Fried Pho Noodle (Phở Chiên Phồng). You might know one fried Pho which the noodles are cut in pieces of square. However there is one more fried Pho which the noodles are in long pieces like traditional Pho.
 

 
Fried Pho Noodle (Phở Chiên Phồng)
 

There is one restaurant which located on 48 Tran Nhan Tong. It is not really big or beautiful. It has small banner and some tables which are put on the street. However, it is always crowded due to the customers come there frequently until the last dish is sold. The most popular dish there is the Fried Pho Noodle. The cookers will cut the noodles as long small pieces and then he put all of them into the hot oil pan.
 

 Fried Pho Noodle (Phở Chiên Phồng)
 

The sound of frying noodles is so interesting, I feel like listening the rain is dropping outside the door. So it is one reason why I and my friends like going there to eat this Vietnamese Food Pho. After frying the noodles, they turn to the bold yellow, looking delicious that I cannot keep my mouth to bite it immediately. Next, the cookers will add the fried beef onto the dish and includes fried green broccoli as well as delicious sauce.
 

 Fried Pho Noodle (Phở Chiên Phồng)
 

Even frying the noodles in the hot oil pan, the taste of noodles is not different too much. The crispy crunchy of the noodles, the brittle of beef, the brittle and sweet of broccoli and the tasty of sauce make this Vietnamese Food Pho is completely different with other Pho.
 

 Fried Pho Noodle (Phở Chiên Phồng)
 

The price of one Vietnamese Food Pho bowl is around 40,000VND ($2). It is not cheap comparing with the average dish on the street like traditional Pho or Bun Bo hue. However, it is really delicious, so try it if you have chance. Make sure you will not miss any type of Pho when visit our beautiful country. Hope you have a safe and happy trip with your family and friends.

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