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Pho Name Origin: French Pot-au-Feu Connection

Vietnamese street food

Chapter 1

Hanoi and the subtle north

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Chapter 2

Saigon and the southern sweet revolution

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Chapter 3

Central Vietnam and the royal spice

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Chapter 4

The colonial fusion and street culture

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YOUR GOAL

Master of Vietnamese street food

Ch 1 · Hanoi and the subtle north
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sonia Cha ca turmeric fish of Hanoi

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Egg coffee born of wartime necessity

sonia Hanoi's famous egg coffee was invented during a milk shortage, using whisked egg yolks as a creamy substitute.

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Fun Fact

Pho name origin: The word pho is widely believed to be a Vietnamese adaptation of the French beef stew pot-au-feu, introduced during colonial rule.

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Bun cha and charcoal grilled pork

sonia Bun cha is a beloved Hanoi street classic featuring grilled pork patties in a warm, tangy dipping sauce.

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Glossary
pho (noun)
A Vietnamese soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat. Hanoi's local vendors traditionally prepare this dish with a clear, delicate broth spiced with star anise.

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Quiz

What herb is cooked in large quantities tableside in the classic Hanoi dish cha ca?

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Gossip

Which Hanoi street food would you try first?

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Tiny Hanoi Treats

sonia Sort traditional ingredients to discover the authentic flavors of Hanoi's iconic street food.

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sonia The birth of authentic pho

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Quiz

What is the name of the historic Hanoi cafe founded by the inventor of egg coffee?

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sonia Bun cha and charcoal grilled pork

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Quiz

Which US President famously ate bun cha at a Hanoi street food stall in May 2016?

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sonia Egg coffee born of wartime necessity

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Quiz

What traditional carrying method did early Hanoi pho vendors use to transport their hot soup?

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Quiz

In what year did the Doan family first create the famous turmeric and dill fish dish, cha ca?

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What type of meat was originally used in the earliest versions of pho before beef became standard?

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Quiz

Where was the famous Vietnamese noodle soup pho originally created in the early 20th century?

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Quiz

What ingredient did Nguyen Van Giang use in 1946 to substitute for milk in Hanoi coffee?

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