Japanese tourists try Hanoi's famous pho at 4 am and admit it's 'worth waking up early to eat'.

Trying Hanoi's famous pho at 4 am, the Japanese visitor continuously nodded in approval, praising the thin, smooth noodles and the tender, succulent beef stew, saying it was so delicious that it was "worth getting up early to eat."

Misuzu is a tourist from Japan who recently visited Hanoi and enjoyed experiencing the delicious local specialties.

Among the dishes she tasted, Misuzu said she was particularly impressed with the pho, which she woke up early in the morning to enjoy.

This is also a dish that a Japanese female tourist rated as a "must-try" when visiting Hanoi.

The place Misuzu visited was a rather famous pho restaurant located on Cho Gao Street (Hoan Kiem District).

The restaurant, which used to be located on Hang Chieu Street, remains popular even after relocating, thanks to its delicious flavors and unique operating hours.

Misuzu experiences a famous pho restaurant in Hanoi, waking up early in the morning to go eat there.

Misuzu said that to enjoy the dish, they have to wake up very early and be at the shop by 4 am. The shop is open from 3:30 am to 10 am, and may close earlier on weekends if they run out of stock.

At the restaurant, Misuzu ordered a bowl of beef pho with wine sauce, priced at 60,000 VND.

The female tourist commented that the pho was visually appealing, with generous portions of ingredients and a clear broth that emitted a distinctive aroma, with a slightly oily film from the beef stew that looked attractive.

The bowl of pho with wine sauce, priced at 60,000 VND, enjoyed by the Japanese customer.

Upon tasting it, she exclaimed, "It's delicious!", praising the broth for its mild flavor, not too salty, allowing her to fully appreciate the aroma of the bone broth.

"The delicious, sweet flavors of the beef stew and the bone broth truly blend together, creating a rich, flavorful broth that's not too strong, perfect for breakfast," Misuzu commented.

The female tourist also praised the soft, smooth noodles, which weren't too thick, had a fragrant rice flour flavor, and a subtle sweetness like rice, absorbing the broth well. The braised beef was tender, so soft that it could be easily torn into small pieces with chopsticks, and it wasn't greasy, with a fresh, crisp taste.

"Both the pho and the broth are clear and light, making it easy to eat without feeling heavy on the stomach. The beef isn't too greasy, and the flavor isn't too strong, so it pairs perfectly with the broth."

"Perhaps that's why people in Hanoi like to eat pho for breakfast," the Japanese visitor said.

The female tourist showed a look of delight as she tasted the broth of the pho with wine sauce.

She also commented that the pho here has a well-balanced flavor. If the beef stew is too rich, it will detract from the delicious aroma of the pho.

Misuzu said that even the blanched scallions served with the pho have a sweet taste. “Initially, I thought the scallions would be quite spicy, pungent, and possibly irritating to the nose. But in reality, they weren't spicy at all; they were soft and easy to eat,” she said.

Even when adding a little chili and garlic vinegar, the Japanese tourist was amazed at how the flavor of the pho changed noticeably, becoming much better.

"After eating pho, I feel like my mind is starting to work again. This pho with wine sauce sells out in just a few hours, it's definitely worth getting up early to enjoy," Misuzu said.

Misuzu praised the pho so much that she spent extra money to order the beef stew.

She also revealed that because the pho with wine sauce was so delicious, she spent an extra 40,000 VND to enjoy her favorite braised beef.

"Because the braised beef and the amazing broth require a considerable amount of time and effort to prepare, this pho is more expensive than usual," the customer shared.

The Misuzu pho restaurant we visited is a familiar dining spot for many Hanoi diners. Previously, the restaurant had been located at the intersection of Hang Duong and Hang Chieu streets for over 30 years. Later, for various reasons, it moved to the beginning of Cho Gao street.

Ms. Thoa – the owner of the restaurant – was once jokingly called "the most eccentric pho restaurant owner in Hanoi".

Beef stew pho is a favorite dish at Mrs. Thoa's pho restaurant.

Speaking to VietNamNet reporters, the owner said that although the restaurant has moved to a new address, the pho's flavor remains the same, retaining the distinctive characteristics of traditional Hanoi pho.

The broth is simmered from bones, blended with large, soft, chewy rice noodles and thinly sliced ​​rare or medium-rare beef.

The restaurant only serves two dishes: rare and well-done beef pho and beef stew pho. Of these, the beef stew pho is the most popular among customers.

The meat is sliced ​​into large pieces, simmered until tender but still retaining its sweet and flavorful texture, and paired with a wine sauce that has a distinctive flavor from cinnamon, star anise, and cardamom.

Photo: @itsumeshi

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