Pho

Phở or pho (pronounced variously as /fʌ/, /fə/, /fər/, or /foʊ/;Vietnamese: [fəː˧˩˧]) is a Vietnamese noodle soup consisting of broth, linguine-shaped rice noodles called bánh phở, a few herbs, and meat, primarily served with either beef or chicken. Pho is a popular street food in Vietnam and the specialty of a number of restaurant chains around the world. Southern Vietnamese eat it for breakfast and occasionally lunch, whereas those from northern Vietnam consume it at any time of day.

Pho originated in the early 20th century in northern Vietnam, and was popularized throughout the rest of the world by refugees after the Vietnam War. Because pho's origins are poorly documented, there is significant disagreement over the cultural influences that led to its development in Vietnam, as well as the etymology of the word itself. The Hanoi and Saigon styles of pho differ by noodle width, sweetness of broth, and choice of herbs. A related noodle soup, bún bò Huế, is associated with Huế in central Vietnam.

PHO

PHO or pho may refer to:

See also

Pho 75

Pho 75 is chain of restaurants that serve pho (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) in the Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania areas. Not only does it serve soup, but it also serves special desserts and Vietnamese coffee as well. It has branches in Arlington, VA, Falls Church, VA, Herndon, VA, Langley Park, MD, Hyattsville, MD, Rockville, MD and Philadelphia.

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