Comments on: What is Vietnamese Pho: Think You Know? Think Again

By: Cuong

Cuong — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:03:52 +0000

Hi jessicaindenver: Pho having health attributes? Hmmm hard to say. I don’t think there’s any scientific proof in any way. No one can claim that pho can help with your health, but one thing for sure: pho is an excellent hangover cure! Many college students and others can attest to it, but again, no scientific proof But seriously, to me, pho is hearty, wholesome, and full of goodness that when I finish a bowl of pho, I always feel great and revitalized regardless of how I felt before eating it. And that’s good enough for me. Sounds like pho did the same thing to you.

By: jessicaindenver

jessicaindenver — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:03:51 +0000

Hi there. I was introduced to Pho about a year ago after a Vietnamese coworker of mine persuaded me to give it a try. I’ve been hooked ever since. Considering I’m in Colorado and am plagued with colds and flu a lot…I decided to see if it would cure my ailment…and it seems like it works ever time. My question to you is…does Pho have any health attributes??

By: Cuong

Cuong — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:05:52 +0000

Hi Ryan: Wow! so many questions in so few sentences I’ll try my best to answer them.

Seafood pho: There is no seafood pho traditionally. My guess is restaurants made up seafood pho to serve those non-Viet clients who request something other than red meat or chicken.

Fat noodle: The fat or wide noodles are popular in certain regions only, and are not used throughout Vietnam. In the North the wide banh pho (the pho noodle) is used mostly, whereas in the South Vietnam the narrower banh pho is more popular.

Chicken pho with beef broth: I would say this shows the laziness/lack of care on the restaurant’s part to proper prepare and serve the proper chicken pho.

Side dish of white onion/vinegar: This is certainly popular for many to enjoy their pho with. Personally I don’t care much for it.

Oil with big onions: I’m not sure what this is. Maybe you can elaborate on the oil and the big onions. I’ve never heard of or seen it.

Thanks for visiting lovingpho.com!

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By: Ryan

Ryan — Sat, 28 May 2011 00:17:57 +0000

Hey cuong pho is my favorite food and I liked how u broke down what is an isn’t pho makes me wonder why a lot of pho shops in the bay area make seafood soup an call it pho I’ve counted 3 so far. I would like to ask you if it is really true that in vietnam the fat noodle is more popular in pho? because my friend lived in central vietnam for a short time and said that all they served. I also wanted to know if that is even considered pho? Another pho fail is at one of my favorite pho spots called pho 99 my lil brother ordered chicken pho an it looked good but the broth seemed to dark to b chicken stock so I asked if the broth was chicken an it wasn’t they used the same beef broth is that common in chicken pho all over?and if u eat there u gotta try the fried chicken wings appetizer that’s what keeps me goin to that pho spot. And the last thing I wanna put on here is a suggestion for everyone when eating pho u need to order white onion and vinegar on the side top with sirachi or rooster sauce what ever u like to call it an mix it till the onion is red then squeeze lime on top of it u put it on ur spoon with ur noodles and its compliments the dish well an another suggestion is for everyone to atleast try its some kind of oil with big onions in it an u poor it into ur pho I love it but some might not it changes the dish all together and if u could give the names of these 2 side dishes for ur readers that would be great I’d attempt it but I’d jus make a fool of myself great website by the way keep up the good work

By: Cuong Huynh

Cuong Huynh — Fri, 07 May 2010 06:22:34 +0000

Hi Alice: Ouch, Cringe, Ouch! I guess this is the risk of going mainstream, isn’t it? That is to say, once a certain ethnic food is heading toward being accepted by the mass outside of that ethnic community, then really anything goes. I like a lot of things the Food Network “experts” do, but there are times when authenticity is out the door giving place to entertainment value, or “education” to the mainstream. Thanks for stopping by with your comment!

By: Alice

Alice — Fri, 07 May 2010 06:01:44 +0000

I just saw Rachel Ray do a pho recipe on her talk show recently! I believe it involved pork and angel hair pasta, haha. She called it Vietnamese on her show, but her website says it is a “Thai-inspired soup.”

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By: Cuong Huynh

Cuong Huynh — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:40:06 +0000

Hi Isabella: I’m assuming you would like permission to use the picture, and not telling that you are going to borrow it. Yes you are permitted to use it with the following exact credit:

Courtesy lovingpho.com.

with lovingpho.com linking back to http://www.lovingpho.com.

Thank you.

By: Isabella

Isabella — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:50:02 +0000

Hello, we at OneVietnam Network are going to borrow your Pho Ga picture for our newest blog entry on Pho. We will give you credit for it. Our websited is http://talk.onevietnam.org. Let me know if this is a problem. Thank you so much.

Isabel

By: Cuong Huynh

Cuong Huynh — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:09:41 +0000

I agree with you Kim: she’s using the mien glass noodle. I don’t think there’s a name for what she’s making though. Of course there are other videos of bad pho, but I found so many things wrong with this one so that’s why it is featured here.