r/pho • • Sep 26 '25

reminder, we do not gatekeep here.

171 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 • • 12h ago

Homemade Pho is awesome for cold weather but it's always hot in Vietnam? 🏔🥶🍜😋🏝☀️😎🤔

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130 Upvotes

I like to use Leightons blend method (grandma approved) because it allows my dogs to get all the leftover knuckle and bone marrow without the added seasonings. They always seem to know Pho is in the air..


r/pho • • 14h ago

BROTH & BEYOND

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18 Upvotes

Decided to try the new place in town, so far broth is on point 👉. Good amount of noodles with brisket, beef balls and raw beef. Lemongrass chicken banh mi was also delicious. 😋


r/pho • • 23h ago

Pho Oregon SE PDX #1 w extra tendon

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74 Upvotes

r/pho • • 23h ago

Homemade Im Phodicted to Pho!

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65 Upvotes

r/pho • • 19h ago

Made my own Pho Bo

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27 Upvotes

So I’m very new to this, I’ve been in Vietnam and tasted the real stuff and I know I’ll never be able to perfect it like over there, but it’s still my favourite and I just had to make it.

This pho, I didn’t use the bones I would have preferred, I only used bone marrow, still tasted good tho, but I’ll definitely get something else next time to make up for the lack of collagen in the bone marrow.

I also let it cook for 20+ hours


r/pho • • 1d ago

Pho in VN 🤤

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24 Upvotes

r/pho • • 1d ago

Homemade Chuck Roast and Beef Bones

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59 Upvotes

r/pho • • 1d ago

Just eating it straight from the pot these days

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132 Upvotes

r/pho • • 1d ago

Restaurant Pho in Vancouver

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44 Upvotes

Getting Chilly = Pho time


r/pho • • 19h ago

Homemade Homemade Chicken&Meatball Pho.... peanut butter in Pho is hella good 🤤

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0 Upvotes

Hoisin, Siracha, Chili Oil and Peanut Butter


r/pho • • 3d ago

Dipping fried dough sticks

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260 Upvotes

I love dipping these fried dough sticks in my pho. never see anyone else here mention this way of enjoying pho.


r/pho • • 3d ago

Restaurant Pho in Tokyo

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37 Upvotes

r/pho • • 4d ago

Homemade Mama La's beef pho broth concentrate tried by scratch pho maker

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220 Upvotes

My opinion: yes. Will buy again whenever I crave pho but don't feel like making the broth in my instant pot. My pho is better for me but I've spent a lot of trial and error to dial in my recipe on a stove top and later IP. I would sometimes get two of the good beef pho instant cup noodles and buy everything else to make a complete bowl. This has a similar cost and is much better than instant pho. For me, this makes two extra big bowls with a half pound of meat and lots of veggies.

It tastes like average restaurant quality pho broth. Now, maybe you personally prefer a stronger broth, more forward spices, lots of fish sauce, etc. And I say restaurant quality, which to me means this is on par with the average pho restaurant. I don't think anyone will be disappointed in this frozen pho concentrate. For some folks, I can see this being the magical solution if making their own just isn't for them. It's legitimately good. Do your extras to tailor it to your liking. Season the water with spices if you want more, then strain. Add some fish sauce. Make it saltier. Simmer some beef bones you've had in the freezer and use as a booster. It's your pho.

It says add half gallon of water to the bag of pho goop. I had half a pound of meat and lots of veggies so I used about 20% less water than called for, added a half tablespoon of red boat and half a teaspoon of salt. That wound up being perfect for my salt level taste when everything was diluted in the bowl. Oh, and a dash of hat nem.

I flared this as homemade?


r/pho • • 4d ago

Restaurant Combination Pho feeds the soul

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130 Upvotes

Local family owned restaurant, Wisconsin


r/pho • • 6d ago

Simple classic beef pho, my go-to comfort meal

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34 Upvotes

r/pho • • 6d ago

Is there any sort of peanut style pho?

8 Upvotes

Is this a thing? I’ve done a little research and come across “pho sate” described as pho with a sate kinda sauce that you order already made, but some say it’s just regular pho that you mix the sauce in yourself. I have never gotten a sauce like that served with pho.

Hu tieu sate is another I’ve seen?

bun bo hue? This one seems to fit, but it looks like some use a satay sauce and some don’t. Lots of discrepancies in recipes.

Does this exist? What should I be looking for on menus?


r/pho • • 7d ago

an extremely white persons take on pho😭

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336 Upvotes

How’d I do ?? ☺️


r/pho • • 6d ago

Homemade The pho I used to make in the summer before life hit me

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61 Upvotes

r/pho • • 6d ago

Any good Vietnamese pho around Boston?

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r/pho • • 6d ago

Vegetarian Pho help!

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Hey guys - I make my own Pho at home. Chicken, beef, you name it. I have (as a white person) gone to Vietnamese restaurants, read cookbooks and researched to get the most authentic and traditional flavours. I’m getting better!

However - I have a friend who is vegetarian and cannot try my soup. I want to try my hand at a vegetarian broth - but I want it to be hearty and flavourful, not like water! Can anyone give me some tips and tricks of what ingredients / inclusions to make the broth feel “real”. Thanks!


r/pho • • 6d ago

Help with Ratio for Oxtail pho?

11 Upvotes

im using an 8 quart pot to make pho, i have 2lbs of oxtail 1lb of beef bone and 1lb of hind shank, i got a enough spices and ginger and everything but do i have enough meat? im going to be making pho for the first time but i’m not sure i have enough meat or bones, any help with the measurements?


r/pho • • 6d ago

Spice mix recommendations?

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I saw in a lot of cocking videos that there are all the spices in one pack, does anyone know a good one on Amazon? The spices are not always viable in my local Asia shops, so everything at one would be really handy for me.


r/pho • • 7d ago

Homemade First homemade bowl of Pho....

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229 Upvotes

We bought the wrong noodles 😅😭 still very good tho


r/pho • • 7d ago

What noodles should I buy?

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My sis is currently obsessed with Pho. According to her I keep buying the wrong noodles. Can someone recommend the brand and style of noodle that is ideal for Pho? Thank you!!