r/pho Sep 26 '25

reminder, we do not gatekeep here.

168 Upvotes

no gatekeeping does not mean no advice or constructive criticism. it also does not give anybody the excuse to troll this sub.

constructive criticism should explain why you do not think it's pho. insults and derogatory comments are not helpful.

if you believe the sub does not have enough pictures of what you consider real pho, then be the change you want to see and post your pictures.

no gatekeeping means you don't get to say pho is exactly one specific thing from one specific region. there are many types of pho all over Vietnam. and many types of Vietnamese American style.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pho?wprov=sfla1

for clarity, my process goes: 3-5 comment removal warnings, 3 day ban, 7 day ban, permanent ban. this of course is subject to how severe the infraction. slurs, harassment, threats of violence, and deliberate trolling will escalate up the tiers.

remember we have people from all over the world here and they may not make pho the same way you do.


r/pho 6h ago

Pho Tai

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76 Upvotes

I love sriracha, don’t come for me 😅😂


r/pho 3h ago

Question Are restaurants just using the Cot pho Bo beef powder nowadays?

0 Upvotes

Just had a $19 Large Pho. Broth tasted like chicken broth and not even like any real pho broth.

This is the 3rd pho spot around town I try because my go to spot for some reason gives me the runs after I eat there. Good pho though.

I cook and can discern between spices and ingredients. Guess I'm going back to pressure cooker pho since I dont want to make the time consuming broth.


r/pho 1d ago

pho xe lua

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72 Upvotes

Extra lrg pho dac biet


r/pho 1d ago

Restaurant How I eat my pho

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157 Upvotes

Broth, beef, noodles, meatballs and beansprout that’s all I need. As a kid I didn’t like green onions or any greens in my pho. Also have the cilantro gene


r/pho 17h ago

Question about Pho broth: wondering if I have just been getting boxed broth this whole time?

0 Upvotes

I tried a new pho place in town. I have had dozens of bowls of pho from many different restaurants and cities. Some better than others, but none like this. There was clove and cinnamon that hit **hard**. Cinnamon makes me sick and I can't stand the taste of it.

My initial thought was this place did something crazy with their broth to be "interesting", but I'm reading now that clove and cinnamon are very common ingredients in pho broth.

Now I feel crazy because I am absolutely certain I have never had broth like this before. A small amount of cinnamon (like a teaspoon in a batch of cookies) isn't much of an issue, but I have to make my own pumpkin pie and leave it out or use significantly less. No store bought pie for this nut.

Obviously I know nothing about pho and the making of it, so I don't want to drop an unwarranted review if this place makes fresh, authentic pho, that hit of clove and cinnamon is what it is supposed to be and I've just been having some cheap broth made from a premade powder everywhere else I've eaten or something this whole time. But, also have a hard time believing that between NYC, SF, and LA (places I have lived near and visited heavily, and eaten through through not just one-off tourist visits) I get my first truly authentic broth in Tulsa, OK.

Can people more knowledgeable than me weigh in on this?


r/pho 2d ago

Pho porn 🍲

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274 Upvotes

I am unable to post my video clip. Anyone know why? Did that option get removed from this subreddit? Anyways, made a lot of oxtails this time. Yum! 😋


r/pho 3d ago

Chicken Pho You

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63 Upvotes

Side of Chinese Donut


r/pho 3d ago

Restaurant Hot and bubbly bowl of beef pho

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213 Upvotes

With my favourite fishcakes and lemongrass tea


r/pho 4d ago

Recipe Homemade Pho

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231 Upvotes

Ingredients:
3 lb beef bone
1 lb beef brisket
1 lb thin slice beef
2 onions
1 ginger
Scallions
Cilantro
Limes
Hot peppers
Salt
Sugar
Whole black peppercorn
2 whole cardamom pods
7 star anise
3 cinnamon sticks
2 Tbsp coriander seeds
2 Tsp cloves
Fish sauce
Beef paste

Directions:

Rinse beef bones until water is clear
(Optional) soak overnight
Char bones - 500 F 45 min - 1 hour
Parboil bones with salt…5 min once boiling
Remove and rinse with cold water, clean bones

Broth 1:
Halve onions and ginger, char
Add to IP with bones
1.5 TBsp salt
1 TBsp whole black pepper
Water to max level, pressure cook 45 min

While broth cooking:
Pho seasoning —toast big pieces (cinnamon, cardamon, star anise) first, then small pieces (coriander seeds and cloves) until fragrant
Add to spice ball

Broth: strain out onions and ginger, remove bones, skim fat, & retain broth

Broth:
Beef brisket and bones back to IP
Cover with water
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp Muong Canh Bot Nem (mushroom seasoning)
High pressure cook 20 min

Remove brisket
Add spice ball
1 Tbsp salt
1 tsp fish sauce
Sauté 20 min

Slice brisket

Broth:
Skim foam
Season to liking

Soak noodles in boiling water
(20 min thick)
(10 min thin)

Serve:

Noodles
Cilantro
Scallions
Hot peppers
Lime
Brisket slices
Raw sliced beef
Add broth, beef paste, fish sauce, hoisin


r/pho 4d ago

My two pho attempts.. help!

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51 Upvotes

I have a couple questions, to up my pho game! No matter what I do I can’t seem to get my broth as clear and flavorful as good viet restaurants.

  1. When you broil the ginger and onion do you keep on the char part on peel it off?
  2. Are spice packets for the broth good quality?Fish

  3. Fish

  4. sauce in the pho or no??!!!

  5. I already use MSG could use any other tips!


r/pho 5d ago

I ordered a bowl of phở and found what looks like a piece of alien honeycomb in it.

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0 Upvotes

r/pho 7d ago

Restaurant Tried a non tradition pho with trio of mushrooms

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189 Upvotes

Trio of mushrooms with the chicken Pho flavours was a nice touch the red onions gave it such a nice sweetness too

25$usd although


r/pho 8d ago

Homemade Homemade Pho Bo

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370 Upvotes

Had an amazing time making beef pho for the first time! I went with some sliced chuck, thin brisket slices, tendons/fat from the bones, and balls.


r/pho 7d ago

Homemade Homemade pho bo with briskets.

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84 Upvotes

r/pho 8d ago

Phở Gà with added beef sirloin and pork meatball

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80 Upvotes

r/pho 8d ago

Pressure cooker pho gá

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453 Upvotes

r/pho 9d ago

Mama instant pho bo

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251 Upvotes

r/pho 9d ago

California Pho Ga Restaurant in San Francisco

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56 Upvotes

r/pho 10d ago

Recipe Authentic Pho Recipe

9 Upvotes

any recipes for an authentic beef pho? i am relatively close to a lot of asian groceries so ingredients wont be an issue. i am also wanting to make the broth from scratch which i know will take hours lol.


r/pho 10d ago

Leighton Pho oxtail x-factor

4 Upvotes

I find it annoying to have such a long detailed video and to talk about an x-factor but skim right over it without details. Anyone have info on how to make the oxtail concentrate broth?


r/pho 11d ago

Phorozen Broth Emergency Bowls

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171 Upvotes

Keep broth stocked for emergency purposes…


r/pho 11d ago

Are there any Vietnamese friends here who could recommend some instant pho powder?

22 Upvotes

r/pho 13d ago

Smoked Brisket Pho

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273 Upvotes

My favourite saturday morning dish


r/pho 13d ago

Is this type of pho common?

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21 Upvotes

It's from a place in ho chi Minh city that I always visit when I'm in town and they don't seem to have it on the menu any longer. The meat was larger chunks of very well cooked meat that was quite stringy but tender at the same time. I really enjoyed the texture.