Phở is a classic delicious Vietnamese dish that every visitor of Hanoi must try. No matter what time of day or night, a bowl of phở noodle soup is never hard to find in Hanoi. Phở consists of flat rice noodles, meat and soup. The dish is usually accompanied by cilantro, lime, chili, and other extras on the side to suit the eaters’ taste. Phở is usually people’s favorite Vietnamese dish.
Ingredients:
4 pounds beef soup bones.
1 onion, unpeeled and cut in half.
5 slices fresh ginger.
1 tablespoon salt.
2 pods star anise.
2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce.
4 quarts water.
1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles.
Best locations for Pho:
- Phở Thìn-13 Lò Đúc
This place is always crowded and chaotic. While enjoying your food, you will also have a view of Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
2. Phở Gà Nguyệt-5B Phủ Doãn, Hàng Trống
Since it is always busy with people, you might have to wait for your bowl of phở. The restaurant is my most favorite place for me and my family every weekend.
3. Phở 10 Lý Quốc Sư- 10 Lý Quốc Sư, Hoàn Kiếm Hà Nội
This is the most expensive restaurant among the three. It has the best meat and amazing soup so it is worth the price. The restaurant is clean and not too crowded.
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