Pho - Rice Noodle Soup

For tourists, Pho is probably not a new name because it is on every list of famous must-try Vietnamese foods. It is a national dish of Vietnam and is well-known throughout the world. Pho is made with broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat. Beef, chicken, duck, and goose are among the meats available. The rice noodle used in Pho is flatter and larger than the one used in Bun Cha, which has a small white rope shape.

Pho originated in northern Vietnam and was spread throughout the world by refugees fleeing the Vietnam War. The flavor of Pho in Saigon (in southern Vietnam) differs from that of Pho in the north. Saigon Pho has a sweeter broth and meat flavor, but they use the same meat ingredients, such as pork, beef, chicken, duck, or goose.

When you can easily find a restaurant serving Pho anywhere in the country, you know it's a popular Vietnamese dish. However, if you want to experience the most authentic traditional flavor of Pho and understand why people love it, you must eat it in Hanoi.