Pho

I made Pho for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The subtly sweet and spiced profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced fish sauce used that way before. fresh herbs added at the table are a defining characteri…

What sets Pho apart is the handling of fresh mint and coriander. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the light and herbal result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience. Vietnamese cuisine shows French colonial influence…

I ate Pho at three different restaurants in the same week to compare. The results were illuminating. The use of fish sauce varied significantly — only one got it right. The light and herbal profile should be consistent but interpretation differs widely. fresh herbs added at the table are a defining…

I spent three months trying every version of Pho I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled fresh mint and coriander with genuine knowledge and the clean and deeply savoury result was noticeably superior. fresh herbs added at the table are a defining c…

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Pho made with real commitment to rice paper and technique. The fresh with citrus and mint result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before. Vietnamese cuisine shows French colonial influence alon…

I was looking forward to Pho here based on the reputation. The reality was disappointing. The fresh with citrus and mint character that makes this dish special was muted — either from shortcuts with fresh mint and coriander or from scaling up production at the expense of quality. fresh herbs added …

I first ate Pho on a trip five years ago and have been searching for a version this good ever since. This restaurant finally delivered the light and herbal quality I remembered. fresh mint and coriander was handled correctly — something most restaurants here get slightly wrong. Vietnamese cuisine s…

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Pho. I ordered it with fresh sugarcane juice and the clean and deeply savoury elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. lemongrass in particular became more prominent in a good way. Vietnamese cuisine shows French colonial…

The best Pho I've ever had came from a street stall, not a restaurant. The subtly sweet and spiced intensity was completely different — more direct and uncompromised. star anise broth was used without hesitation, the way it should be. fresh herbs added at the table are a defining characteristic. Th…

Some dishes exist to comfort and Pho is absolutely in that category. The clean and deeply savoury quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. fish sauce does work that no substitute can replicate. fresh herbs added at the table are a defining characteristic. Th…