Pho is more than just a dish; it is a part of the soul of the Vietnamese people, representing the essence of the country’s culinary heritage and national spirit. Pho creates a magical connection with international friends who, even if they’ve never been to Vietnam, find themselves yearning to explore the homeland of this dish through its distinctive flavors.
When it comes to Vietnamese cuisine, most international visitors should think of 'pho'. A fragrant bowl of "pho" with clear, flavorful broth, soft and chewy rice noodles, tender slices of beef, and fresh green onions, has become a symbol of Vietnamese cuisine. In these early autumn days in the Republic of Korea, the flavor of "pho" is attracting a large number of Korean diners.
Although both dishes share the same name and basic ingredients like bone broth, rice noodles, and various cuts of beef, each 'pho' has its own unique characteristics that offer different experiences for diners.
Vietnamese cuisine continues to shine internationally, having secured the 22nd spot on the 100 “best cuisines in the world” list as voted by readers of the food magazine TasteAtlas.
Pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup sold in almost all street corners in Vietnam, finds itself at the 34th place in a list of 100 most popular dishes in the world as complied by international food magazine TasteAtlas.
Vietnam has joined nine other ASEAN countries to showcase its best traditional dishes at the ASEAN Culinary Festival 2018 which is currently underway at the COEX Convention Centre in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, from November 29 to December 1.
