Pho
Phở is a traditional Vietnamese noodle dish. It is composed of a thin white rice noodle, in a clear beef broth, with thin cuts of beef, tendon, tripe, meatballs, or other ingredients such as green onions, basil leaves, lemon or lime, bean sprouts, tripe, and chillies. In many restaurants, the last four items are usually provided on a separate plate, which allows customers to add as much or little condiments to the broth soupas as they desire. Some hot sauces can be applied to pho noodles as well.It can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Many Vietnamese children will eat it before going to school, or when they come home for lunch or dinner.
In the United States, many phở restaurants are found in many Chinatowns, Little Saigons, and other communities with a large Vietnamese immigrant population. Hot sauces such as the Sriracha brand are often popular condiments that go with every phở meal. In addition to noodles, many phở noodle restaurants in the U.S. may also serve other Vietnamese dishes such as rice combination plates called com tam, Vietnamese-style baguette sandwiches called banh mi, and French coffee called Cà Phê Đá.
On many pho menus, pho noodle dishes come in several sizes and prices. Non-Vietnamese-speaking customers can order by using the corresponding number in English. For example, a "Number 1" might be an extra large bowl with all the works (actual menus may vary with the restaurant). In many pho restaurants, the noodle dish is usually prepared in less than 5 minutes upon ordering. Jasmine tea is served, but coffee or cold Thai tea is typically appropriate with pho as well.
With relatively inexpensive prices and a large proliferation of pho restaurants in North America and France, pho is gradually becoming a favorite worldwide.
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