Pho Dau | Alleyway of 288/M1 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, District 3 | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Pho dau opens around 5am and closes once they sell out, usually by 11am. This bowl of northern style pho is the business — pipping hot + aromatic* broth, tender pieces of rare beef, noodles with the perfect bite, and simple flavoring agents of green onions + cilantro + chile. Oh and the most delicious lingering aftertaste!
Compared to southern style pho which uses more flavoring agents (i.e. cinnamon, rock sugar, ginger, etc.), northern style pho uses minimal star anise and typically tastes less sweet so order a side of beef fat + bone marrow (yes, bone marrow!) to add extra flavoring to your liking. At 50,000 VND (approximately $2.50 USD), this is the most expensive bowl that I’ve eaten in Vietnam but absolutely worth it.
-Noreylee
*According to Vinh.
