According to the magazine, pho is the “quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine ” that has been closely associated with and changed over the course of history. This special dish, both strange and familiar, has traveled across regions, reaching out and spreading to all five continents. There are many stories and historical milestones surrounding this meaningful dish.
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Talking about the birth of the pho brand, the author mentioned the "father" of Pho Thin: Nguyen Trong Thin. "In 1979, Mr. Thin opened Pho Thin restaurant, developing a pho recipe with its own unique characteristics, rich in the taste of Hanoi people. Appearing in the early years after liberation, the brand has gone through many ups and downs with the country and has developed until now. A bowl of pho with the standard Thin flavor has the full color - aroma - taste and sophistication of Hanoi cuisine: crispy rare beef, green onions covering the bowl..." - the author described.
According to the article, pho originated in Northern Vietnam and gradually spread to the South in the mid-1950s. When Vietnam was divided into two regions, Vietnamese people from the North migrated to the South in 1954, bringing pho with them. At this time, the preparation method and flavor began to change to suit local tastes. Southern pho broth is sweeter and darker.
Pho of each brand, each region will have a different way of preparing the broth, but all contain a rich flavor and also contain a love that brings pho everywhere. Pho follows people far from home, bringing the warmth of family in every bowl of pho on a far corner of the street. It appears on the dining tables of food lovers around the world , becoming a cultural bridge between Vietnam and international friends.
Tee Tran, owner of Monster Pho in Oakland, California, said he grew up with his mother’s Southern cooking style and his restaurant has always been loyal to those recipes. Pho is a staple dish, a memory that he grew up with. Many Vietnamese communities living in countries such as Germany, the Czech Republic, Russia, etc. bring their own unique pho recipes and regional versions all over the world.
“In Vietnam and around the world, surely many people are enjoying hot, fragrant bowls of pho. This is a long-standing quintessential dish in Vietnamese cuisine. Over the past century, this delicious dish has gone far from its original origin. If you pay attention, you will realize that each bowl of pho is a story, telling you about its origin, homeland, and where it has been,” the author said.
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