🍜 Pho
Vietnamese noodle soup of clear spiced broth, rice noodles and herbs; born in early-20th-century northern Vietnam.
| Aliases | Phở, Vietnam's national soup |
|---|---|
| Alternate names | Pho bo (beef pho) |
| Entity type | 🍜 Food |
| Permanent ID | E050 |
| Parent topic | Food & Drink |
| Wikidata | Q170984 |
| Wikipedia | Pho |
About Pho
Pho is Vietnam's defining dish: rice noodles in a clear, hours-simmered broth of charred onion, ginger and warm spices, finished with beef or chicken and a plate of fresh herbs.
Born in early-20th-century northern Vietnam, it split into austere Hanoi (northern) and exuberant Saigon (southern) styles, and went global after 1975 through the refugee diaspora.
Timeline
| ~1900-1920s | Pho emerges in northern Vietnam. |
| 1954 | Partition spreads pho south; southern style develops. |
| 1975 | Diaspora carries pho worldwide. |
| Today | Global restaurant staple; 'fuh' pronunciation famous. |
Famous Examples & Highlights
- Northern vs southern styles
- Charred aromatics in the broth
- Pronounced 'fuh'
- Global diaspora after 1975
Relationships
| Country of origin | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Key ingredients | Rice Noodles, Beef, Star Anise |
| Country of origin | Vietnam |
Parent & Child Topics
Parent: Food & Drink
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