Enjoying Vietnamese noodle soup in Ha Noi
"Phở" (noodle soup) is not only a popular dish in Ha Noi, but also a national dish of Viet Nam. As a culinary ambassador, it promotes the city's culture around the world.
Born in the early 20th century, the Vietnamese pho has been gone together with Vietnam ups and downs. Pho is not just simply a delicious dish but it really is becoming a "culinary ambassador" contributing honor Vietnamese culture to international friends. Pho is praised in all art forms: poetry, art, movies, theater. The dish is full of homeland’s aroma.
Since its first appearance in the country, phở has been accepted and favored by even the most discriminating of people. In the early days of the 20th century, phở was sold by street vendors who carried it to every corner of the city. At that time, there was only one kind of phở called "phở bò chín" (well-done beef soup), but people later created more kinds such as "phở bò tái (rare beef phở) and "phở gà (chicken phở).
Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup consisting of broth, linguine-shaped rice noodles called “banh pho”, a few herbs, and meat. Pho is a popular street food in Vietnam and the specialty of a number of restaurant chains around the world. It is primarily served with either beef or chicken.
According to chef Didier Corlou of Sofitel Metropole Hanoi, if you visit Viet Nam and don’t try phở, then you haven’t really experienced the country’s cuisine. “Phở is one of reasons I’ve remained in Viet Nam for fourteen years”, says Corlou, referring to the popular soup found on almost every street. Mr. Corlou is so impressive with Pho that he and other French advocates persuaded Ambassador Fre’de’ric Barono of the European Union to organize a workshop on the popular dish. “Pho”- Vietnamese Heritage attracted attention cultural researchers, poets, and Vietnamese culinary experts.
The millennial capital city is developing very fast with modern buildings, a modern lifestyle and the proliferation of foreign dishes. Ha Noi’s cuisine is also changing and there are many restaurants serving fast-food from western countries. People now can even enjoy their favorite phở in deluxe air-conditioned restaurants.
However, many Hanoians enjoy eating pho in a crowded restaurant where they have to wait a long time to be served because they think, if the restaurant is crowded, that means its phở is particularly delicious. It’s the taste that matters most.
Suggestion address:
- At 13 Hang Giay street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi city
- At 336B, Ba trieu street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi city
- At 49 Bat Dan, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi city
- At 13 Lo Duc street, Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi city
- At 1 Hang Trong street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi city
- At 105-B12, Khuat Duy Tien street, Thanh Xuan district, Hanoi city
