Pho appreciation thread

[that dude who did that thing]

Like I give a shit where you think I'm welcome.

McCall, the Sushi Bar - not sure if it's the best Pho in town, but likely, since it's almost certainly the only Pho in town.

Boise, Idaho - Pho Nouveau makes a good bowl.

[systemoverblow'd]

I'm sure it's shit if you like it. Here, have a bowl of pudding.

[schuss]

I do feel lucky that I have 2 places in my nowheresville NH town that have decent pho. I could live the rest of my life on a pho-only diet.

[systemoverblow'd]

I do feel lucky that I have 2 places in my nowheresville NH town that have decent pho. I could live the rest of my life on a pho-only diet.

Seriously. I always look at the giant crock they give you and think "there is no way I can finish that" and then "I WANT MOAR" when I drink the last remaining broth.

[berko]

Finally something we agree on. Always get the P1 no matter which menu. Oh, and extra tendon.


Cheers.

[NWskibum]

Representing for Than Brothers in Seattle, one of the few things I really miss from living there.
medium, extra meat and my bourbon hangover was cured instantly like always. Best $7 you can spend.

[systemoverblow'd]

Representing for Than Brothers in Seattle, one of the few things I really miss from living there.
medium, extra meat and my bourbon hangover was cured instantly like always. Best $7 you can spend.

Woah, that's a lot of cock sauce. Better than a bloody mary for sure!

Looks freaking AWESOME!

[userA]

pho=2nd world luxury meal.
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[iceman]

Is there even a 2nd world? Who's in it?

Don't hear a lot of talk about 2nd-world countries.

[Hugh Conway]

not anymore

Pho Tai Chin, extra basil and bean sprouts, hold the cock sauce, use the hoisin and sambal oelek instead.

[Mazderati]

Is there a more worthless vegetable than the bean sprout?

And in the vein of Seinfeld, what is it with Siracha these days? Does my hot sauce really need potassium sorbate, sodium bisulfite, and xantham gum? It's like you take something good in the pepper and ruin it with a bunch of artificial crap.

[Tippster]

Is there even a 2nd world? Who's in it?

Don't hear a lot of talk about 2nd-world countries.

I think technically the "2nd World" was the Soviet bloc.

Is there a more worthless vegetable than the bean sprout?

In Phở (there you go Hugh) the sprouts are solely to provide crunch, which is why you only put them in just before (and while) eating.

To whomever asked about just doing ramens and adding meat - the secret is the broth, and more specifically the charred ginger, Star Anise ,and cinnamon.

[jma233]

Canada..

[iceman]

Is there a more worthless vegetable than the bean sprout?

They really don't bring a lot to the party.

I think technically the "2nd World" was the Soviet bloc.

Huh. Makes sense I guess.

[PaSucks]

Is there even a 2nd world? Who's in it?

Portugal.

[userA]

I think technically the "2nd World" was the Soviet bloc.
In Phở

whole patch of SE Asia that may compete for the crown as well as chunks of canuckistan.
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[neck beard]

Laksa > Pho

[wicked_sick]

I like pho a lot.

I tried making it recently since I had a bunch of big split knee bones and oxtail in my freezer. It actually turned out pretty damn good, which is a good thing because I've got about 2 gallons of it left in the freezer.

Laksa is another really tasty soup. Definitely different than pho. Thick, spicy, a little sweet, a little sour and a little fishy with all sorts of mystery chunks and noodles. I've had it with an egg cracked in it before too, which was ok.

[iceman]

Laksa sounds good. Never heard of it until right now.

[mmmthmtskier]

http://www.rameniac.com/

Probably a similar pho site...

[neck beard]

Laksa sounds good. Never heard of it until right now.

We get laksa paste sent to use from Malaysia. I am absurdly hooked on it. Laksa with chicken thigh is my #1.

Pho is great though, and more of a simple classic cuisine item I guess. My wife has been raving about it for 10 years. She has an iPhở tshirt that imitates Apple iconography. Kind of amusing when she wears it.

[BmillsSkier]

Condé or BA or one of em named Miso Izakaya one of the top 10 ramens in America. But it's still not the same as a good bowl of Pho

For Pho we go to one of the 50 places on the magical stretch of Vietnamese/Korean/Mexican/Etc highway that is Buford Highway.

Fuck I love that shit.

[neck beard]

If you are at a ramen place and see tonkostu ramen on offer, take it. The broth is from slowly boiled pig bones.

[guroo270]

Pho. So good. Fueled many nights of street racing in the bay area. Lots of good spots in the bay area. Pho Y #1 is the only one open super late, 2 or 3 AM I think. I'm a pussy Pho Tai eater. Not a big fan of Brisket or any of the tripe or tendon, but I have tried it.

How do you make the broth? It's 8 hours of bones in water, right? At what temp? Bring to a boil then reduce to low? Which bones are best? You just ask the meat department for some, right?

I recently picked up the Sriracha cook book, as if I didn't put Sriracha in everything already, and a ramen cook book - both are pretty awesome. On the ramen note, Japan was tits. My favorite place had cubby hole seating for one at a time, ramen chefs in the middle, curtain in front of you, menu slid under the curtain and you could choose from 1-5 your spice, fat content, ramen content, green onion and onion content, everything. Best bowl ever.

[nfaust]

+1 on lovin Pho. I stop off in Essex Junction on the wat to VT nd usually pick up a few orders of it. I made it at home about 5 years ago, a big batch, which is a lengthy process to get the broth right. I like it for any meal of the day, so much flavor and textures.

I assume you're referring to pho dang? Worth checking out? I'll be passing through there next weekend and am always down for some good pho.

I've made it in the crock pot a few times with decent results. I'll see if I can dig up the recipe I was using.