https://connla.substack.com/p/pho-in-hanoi-a-purists-guide
Article
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Opinionated guide to traditional Hanoi-style phở: broth clarity, minimal garnish, no sriracha/hoisin
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Argues Hanoi phở is distinct from the southern Vietnamese style dominant in the US
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Recommends eating hundreds of bowls to develop personal preference
Discussion
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Commenters confirm most US phở is southern Vietnamese style, notably in Orange County and Boston
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Tips shared: choose grandma stalls over Michelin spots; ask locals; try pho ga (chicken) with unusual cuts
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Debate on basil and sriracha — nontraditional in Hanoi but universal in US shops
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Readers share great phở finds in Berlin, Reykjavík, and beyond
Discuss on HN
